074: Donovan, ‘House of Jansch’ “Totally agree. Donovan’s commercial success and early tv exposure shouldn’t detract for his wonderful ability as a songwriter and performer. Just a couple of details. Rather than being a tribute as such, ‘House of Jansch’ was about a shared rivalry over Beverley Kutner, later partner and collaborater of John Martyn. Bert himself (mis?)pronounced both the J and the ch in his own name – ‘Djansk’” Alan McleanDecember 2, 2023 @ 1:48pm
310: Yehuda Poliker, ‘Ashes and Dust’ “Heartbreaking and healing too, the power of music. Thank you for sharing .” Maggie EvansNovember 24, 2023 @ 5:10pm
310: Yehuda Poliker, ‘Ashes and Dust’ “To me, Yehuda Poliker is like the Simon and Garfunkel of Israel. Most of the time, listening to him makes me want to slit my wrists. But his style and content ring true.” judith schmellNovember 24, 2023 @ 11:18am
184: Arik Einstein, ‘Ruach Stav’ (‘Autumn Breeze’) “Arik Einstein is a revelation! That Israel he yearned for is becoming a reality. Patience and prayer are primal now more than ever. He will be exonerated and, especially, rewarded. We will share that reward in our lifetime. He already has his. Please recommend one or two definitive CDs that I can add to my collection. You’ve done it again.” John RadoszewskiNovember 18, 2023 @ 8:04pm
184: Arik Einstein, ‘Ruach Stav’ (‘Autumn Breeze’) “Whenever I listen to Arik, before he passed away and of course even more so ever since, I yearn for that elusive Israel that emanates from his voice, lyrics, and tunes. I yearn for the yesteryear, or as he sings in his reminiscent song ‘Could it be that it’s over?’ in his aforementioned 1973 album ‘Songs of Good Old Israel’: They say it used to be happy here before I born, and everything was simply wonderful until I arrived.” L from the bass sectionNovember 18, 2023 @ 4:29pm
277: Joni Mitchell, ‘Electricity’ “I was touched by your poignant piece, relating a song I had not heard again in some 40 years after buying the album until today on Pandora with generational life. I can relate…co-workers that call me and when I say “it’s your dime” they have no clue ( about pay phones or dimes). Thanks for good talk” Dennis ShippyNovember 17, 2023 @ 11:10pm
135: Kaveret, ‘Medina Ktana’ (Little Country) “Thanks Jeff. You have very effectively connected music to this very difficult time that we are going through! Very moving.” Michal KirschnerNovember 3, 2023 @ 4:42pm
135: Kaveret, ‘Medina Ktana’ (Little Country) “Walking through a world turned upside down here. The antisemitism on display in my country is both stunning and horrifying. I have been navigating the last four weeks with eyes down, silently listening to the hatred and ignorance. Your repost of this anthem brings clarity. Thank you for this. Israel isn’t going anywhere. Stay safe and strong.” Maggie EvansNovember 3, 2023 @ 1:14pm
309: Gali Atari, ‘Ein Li Eretz Aheret’ (‘I Have No Other Land’) “As a daughter of two holocaust survivors,I think and feel that the slaughter,burning,etc…(I chose NOT to watch the videos),ARE,yes,ARE “SHOA”-even worse,because this hell took place in OUR homeland!!! Dear Jeff, l thank you from the depth of my heart for your strong faith,that with GOD’s help,”we shall overcome”!!! We,and the entire world will witness miracles” BatyaNovember 2, 2023 @ 10:00am
309: Gali Atari, ‘Ein Li Eretz Aheret’ (‘I Have No Other Land’) “Thank you for sharing. I’ve enjoyed our reconnecting each time I come here and will carry with our trip to Yam Hamelech with me all the days of my life….`i did not know this song b4fore. One more small gap in my Israeli knowledge filled…..with love” Aryeh Levenson, MDOctober 28, 2023 @ 5:15pm
096: Bill Evans (solo), ‘Easy To Love’ ““Sometimes all I want is to be alone and listen to Bill Evans.” I read this somewhere recently, can’t recall where. I haven’t endulged myself but it sure makes perfect sense. He has a way of cutting through the crap and exposing the most raw of emotions, always beautifully. Thank you for sharing him again.” Maggie EvansOctober 27, 2023 @ 12:49pm
096: Bill Evans (solo), ‘Easy To Love’ “Wow Jeff! What a great post. This will keep me listening for a week or more. So much wonderful music. Your accompanying text has given me a host of different ideas and previously unrealised reasons why I have always loved Bill’s work. I’m of an age that enabled me to see Bill play live several times and I’,, never forget those experiences. Whenever I feel I’m forgetting his absolute genius, I stick on my video of ‘The universal mind of Bill Evans’ and renew my spiritual connection. You can’t believe the magic that comes from his fingers (I visualise ET’s sparking finger from the advertising) and just begin to understand where he is coming from musically.” Adrian KorsnerOctober 27, 2023 @ 11:32am
309: Gali Atari, ‘Ein Li Eretz Aheret’ (‘I Have No Other Land’) “Thanks for taking the trouble to make the video available to everyone, Jeff. It’s a very moving song, made all the more so for this Australian by the fact that we here have almost no need for such songs of defiant patriotism. It brings to mind the incredible contrast between our countries, our day-to-day lives, and the need for us living here, in the safety of distance and an island nation, to understand the way in which Israel was founded, and most importantly, the why.” Ian BoyleOctober 22, 2023 @ 2:35am
309: Gali Atari, ‘Ein Li Eretz Aheret’ (‘I Have No Other Land’) “The video was blocked for copyright reasons. which I hope someone can circumvent. I can’t imagine the pain that you and your fellow Israelis are suffering right now. In the US 9/11 was a pretty crushing blow to Americans but it is nothing close to the magnitude of what was done to your country on 10/7.” Louis McCutchenOctober 20, 2023 @ 4:28pm
309: Gali Atari, ‘Ein Li Eretz Aheret’ (‘I Have No Other Land’) “Thank you Jeff, for sharing your grief and your courage. Music has always served as a rallying cry. A cry for courage and hope. Thank you for putting this song into my ears and my heart. Thank you for carrying on with music. G-d Bless You.” Maggie EvansOctober 20, 2023 @ 1:53pm
