Jesse Winchester was an American – Canadian singer-songwriter. He left the US to avoid the Vietnam War draft and lived in Canada until he was later granted amnesty, then moved back to the southern US in 2002. While … Continue reading →
Bruce Cockburn is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has been providing us with great music for over 50 years. He has written and performed over 350 songs and has 34 albums. Some of his activist songs are … Continue reading →
The song “Vincent” has long been a favorite. Don McClean wrote it after reading a book about Vincent van Gogh. The song starts off with a reference to a painting (Starry, Starry Night). Starry, starry night Paint your palette … Continue reading →
A few songs stick with us, embedded into our bones for life. Both Sides Now is one of those songs. I first heard it sung by Judy Collins about 1968, then in 1970 I bought Joni’s album “Clouds.” … Continue reading →
