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David Gittlin
Feb 22 min read
The Story Behind Bob Dylan's "Girl From The North Country"
"Girl From The North Country" is another one of those songs that popped into my head from out of nowhere. I can't decide if it's a...
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David Gittlin
Aug 21, 20241 min read
A Beautiful Ode to Life: "Silent Sunrise"
The last refrain of "Silent Sunlight" floated into my head from out of nowhere.
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David Gittlin
Aug 13, 20241 min read
Acoustic Guitar & Vocal Cover of "Danny's Song"
Most of the lyrics in “Danny’s Song” were inspired by a letter Kenny Loggins’ brother, Dan, wrote to him in 1968 after Dan’s son, Colin,...
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David Gittlin
Jul 19, 20241 min read
A Story In Song
Cat Stevens’ song “The Boy With A Moon And Star On His Head” is a poetic and mystical tale that expresses themes of love, destiny, and...
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David Gittlin
Apr 22, 20242 min read
John Prine Encore: Day Is Done
“Day Is Done” is a simple song about a clandestine relationship. Since very little has been written about the song, it is difficult to...
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David Gittlin
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Dylan Cover: Mr. Tambourine Man
Bob Dylan wrote and recorded the original version of “Mr. Tambourine Man,” but The Byrds’ electrified folk-rock version shot it to #1 on...
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David Gittlin
Mar 13, 20241 min read
Cat Stevens: Wild World
Cat Stevens wrote and recorded quite a few hits at the Zenith of his career in the 1960s and 1970s. Stevens is an exceptionally talented...
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David Gittlin
Feb 27, 20241 min read
Back On The Street Again
Steve Gillette released his first album in 1967 titled simply “Steve Gillette.” Top-heavy with folk ballads and original songs, I thought...
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David Gittlin
Oct 16, 20231 min read
Meant to Be
After Steven Digman wrote “Anniversary Song,” he took it to Chris Biondo’s studio in Rockville, Maryland, to record it. At the time,...
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David Gittlin
Oct 9, 20231 min read
The Bangles: Eternal Flame
“Eternal Flame” is another song that came into my head from out of nowhere. It just started playing in my mind on its own. I remembered...
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David Gittlin
Jul 7, 20231 min read
I’ll Be Alright
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,...
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David Gittlin
Jun 2, 20232 min read
On The Road To Find Out
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...
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David Gittlin
Apr 30, 20231 min read
Songbird
Eva Cassidy is a perennial favorite of mine. When I saw a “Songbird” tutorial pop up on Jerry’s Guitar Bar, I couldn’t resist. Here’s my...
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David Gittlin
Jan 13, 20231 min read
Jackson Browne: “My Opening Farewell”
Jackson Browne’s music is lyrical and penetrating. He is a poet as well as a prolific songwriter, musician, and vocalist. I became a...
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David Gittlin
Oct 29, 20222 min read
Across the Barrier of Time
I’ve always wanted to learn Kate Wolf’s guitar-picking style. Granted, she plays every song she’s written differently, but I just wanted...
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David Gittlin
Oct 13, 20221 min read
Jefferson Airplane: Comin’ Back to Me
Jefferson Airplane was one of the premiere psychedelic rock bands of the nineteen-sixties. The Airplane epitomized the subversive love...
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David Gittlin
Sep 28, 20221 min read
From a Distance: The Song
A telephone call changed the life of Julie Gold. Although she had solid management, steady gigs, and a powerful repertoire, she failed to...
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David Gittlin
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Acoustic Guitar Cover of "And I love You So" With Background Intro
Even if you aren’t a fan of seventies music, you’ve probably heard Don McLean’s hit song, “And I Love You So.” What you may not know is...
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David Gittlin
Aug 30, 20222 min read
Rise and Shine
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZC3JHZEX7zd2aDhz1sfaA?si=UYSF0-SPSFu14Hvz85bTQQ Singer and songwriter Raffi has conveyed a central...
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David Gittlin
Aug 18, 20222 min read
Fleetwood Mac: Landslide
When Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac, the band had been in a state of constant turnover. Originally a blues...
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