Nilsson, Part II–the many gems he made in the short time before he embarked on self-destruction.
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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.
031: The Beach Boys, ‘Little Saint Nick’
Who can resist the greatest hot-rod carol ever?
Continue reading...312: ‘Go Easy, Kid’–Monica Martin (“stories”)
A treasure chest of intelligent, tasteful ear candy.
Continue reading...311: Chava Alberstein, ‘You Will Walk in the Field’ (Leah Goldberg)
Israel’s own genre, Memorial Music.
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