“Day Is Done” is a simple song about a clandestine relationship. Since very little has been written about the song, it is difficult to...

“Brown-eyed Girl” was originally called “Brown-Skinned Girl.” The song is about an interracial relationship. Morrison changed the name to...

Here’s another Gordon Lightfoot tune that may not be as recognizable as many of the other songs of his that I’ve covered here. Somehow,...

In this life, change is constant. This is not news to most of us. However, some things never change. A good example is the music of the...

Ian Tyson began making a living as a rodeo rider. After breaking an ankle in a spill, Tyson began playing the guitar. As things turned...

A telephone call changed the life of Julie Gold. Although she had solid management, steady gigs, and a powerful repertoire, she failed to...

Time After Time is a Cyndi Lauper song. I’ve never been a big fan of her music, but that only means it doesn’t resonate with me in...

In his prime, Jean Shepherd hypnotized audiences for hours with stories about bumper stickers, TV commercials, Green Stamps, and the Good...

A Thoroughbred Race Horse in Full Stride I remember the day my father asked me to become a partner in the stable.  He was sitting behind...

“The last shall be first.” When the horses reached the quarter pole, just before turning for home, Silver Sunsets galloped contentedly,...

Majestic and Magical Sedona I turn left on the two-lane road leading to the town of Sedona.  The world outside transforms into something...