Gettng my GOAT–
The Greatest Musicians Of My Time.
Song Of the week
148: Andy Williams, ‘The Days of Wine and Roses’
We all have our weaknesses. For some it’s wine, for some it’s cocaine, for some it’s merely nostalgia.
The darker side of Valentine’s Day.
Continue reading...157: Nilsson, ‘One’
Nilsson, Part II–the many gems he made in the short time before he embarked on self-destruction.
Continue reading...156: Nilsson, ‘Without Her’
John called him his favorite American artist. Paul called him his favorite American group. You can’t do that.
Continue reading...145: Peter, Paul & Mary, ‘Early Morning Rain’
“Hi, I’m Peter, but I’m no saint.”
“Hi, I’m Paul, and I’m no saint.”
“Hi, I’m Mary, and I’m no virgin.”
055: Miles Davis/Gil Evans, ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’ (“Sketches of Spain”)
A jazz recasting trumps the classical original. Gil Evans and a taste of heaven.
Continue reading...005: Glenn Gould, Toccata in Cm (J.S. Bach)
Old Jack Bach’s jazz.
Glenn Gould’s utter engagement.