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SONG OF THE DAY Chase Webster – Moody River

This little beauty will not leave my head today no matter what I do, so I’m going to share it to see if it gets lodged into your head too!? Moody River is a song written and originally performed by … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Steve Young – Coyote

This is one of those rare occasions when I actually prefer a cover to the original and this rendition is pretty magic! Coyote is a song that was originally written by Peter La Farge in 1963 – though he titled … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Bobby Bare – Find Out What’s Happening

I was a little late to the party on the Better Call Saul front, but I got there eventually and I am glad abou that! For those of you who’ve seen the show, you may remember today’s bouncy little ear … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Slim Rhodes – Take and Give

I just can’t get this bendy guitar lick out of my head today and love the way it defines and shapes this song. The rhythm contentedly ambles along, swaying as if in cosmic motion with the wavy melody and as … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Javelin – Cowpoke

When music is based on a concept and that concept is the American wild west, it’s going to get my vote any day! This is the story behind Canyon Candy! Over ten years ago, back in 2011, cousins Tom Van … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Whitney K – While Digging Through The Snow

Some music can feel so familiar that it almost feels like you have invited an old friend in when you press play. The warmth and comfort it gives provides an unfaltering and unspoken assurance that no matter what happens, this … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Cleveland Francis – Little Green Apples

“If you were Black, you played blues or soul music … I wanted to play folk music.” Its this voice!! This voice! I’d never heard of Cleveland Francis until this afternoon and I’ve not had chance to revisit this chance … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Dick Campbell – Like the Wind That’s Free

Oh WOW!!! Hold tight for this one!! This song should come with a warning!!! It’s sooooooooo dreamy, so you may just need to anchor yourself for this or its destination floaty-land!!! Yesterday I discovered a collection of albums released by … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Don McGinnis – Good Luck to You

I discovered a rather wonderful little compilation today which was created by the lovely Numero Group in 2019 as part of their Cabinet of Curiosities series! These collections (as detailed on their page) are a “tribute to the origin of … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Leadbelly – When I Was A Cowboy

Though there may have been many covers over the years, When I Was A Cowboy is very much Lead Belly’s song. Not just because he wrote it of course, but because he is the only person who has ever given … Continue reading

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