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John Fogerty's Emotional Journey: "Have You Ever Seen The Rain."
John Fogerty wrote “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” about his brother, Tom Fogerty, who left Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1971 at the...
David Gittlin
Mar 221 min read
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A Beautiful Ode to Life: "Silent Sunrise"
The last refrain of "Silent Sunlight" floated into my head from out of nowhere.
David Gittlin
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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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...
David Gittlin
Jul 19, 20241 min read
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Keep Your Dreams Alive
Kate Wolf’s music conveys Love, Beauty, and a full range of human emotions. “See Here She Says” is a remarkable song because it speaks to...
David Gittlin
Jun 25, 20241 min read
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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...
David Gittlin
Apr 2, 20241 min read
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Dylan’s Words Echo Still
Bob Dylan wrote “When the Ship Comes In” in 1963 and released it on his “The Times They Are A-Changin’ ” album in 1964. Dylan was in an...
David Gittlin
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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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,...
David Gittlin
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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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...
David Gittlin
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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Fill My Eyes
Cat Stevens rose to prominence as a folk and pop artist in the 1970’s. I’ve always enjoyed the thread of childlike innocence and...
David Gittlin
May 21, 20231 min read
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Folk Legends Ian & Sylvia
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...
David Gittlin
Mar 17, 20231 min read
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Simple, Honest, Transparent, Beautiful
In a ten-year career tragically cut short by Leukemia, Kate Wolf wrote and performed over 200 songs. Her music is poignant,...
David Gittlin
Nov 21, 20221 min read
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“The Wind in My Soul”
Cat Stevens rose to prominence as a folk and pop artist in the 1970’s. I’ve always enjoyed the thread of childlike innocence and...
David Gittlin
Nov 15, 20221 min read
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A Transcendent Voice
Photo by Nick Fang Hi everyone. The voice I’m referring to here is not mine. It belongs to Kate Wolf (1942-1986). She wrote and performed...
David Gittlin
Nov 11, 20221 min read
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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...
David Gittlin
Sep 28, 20221 min read
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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...
David Gittlin
Sep 19, 20221 min read
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Acoustic Guitar Cover of Don McLean's "Crossroads" With Background Intro
“Crossroads” is another great song by Don McLean. It first appeared on his hit album, “American Pie.” Although the song is not as...
David Gittlin
Dec 28, 20211 min read
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Where Does The Time Go?
Fifty years have flown by at supersonic speed. I can flash back on memories of my childhood and adolescence and remember them clearly as...
David Gittlin
Aug 20, 20211 min read
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Acoustic Guitar Cover of "Throw A Stone In The Water" and "It Doesn't Matter Anymore"
Kate Wolf left a legacy of over two hundred songs that she recorded and performed in live concert. I’ve played a number of those songs...
David Gittlin
May 3, 20211 min read
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Awakening Vision
There is beauty within us. There is beauty everywhere in the world. All we have to do is to want to feel it and see it. Even in the...
David Gittlin
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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Vincent: A True Lover
“Starry, starry night/ Paint your palette blue and grey/ Look out on a summer’s day/ With eyes that know the darkness in my soul.” Those...
David Gittlin
Dec 6, 20201 min read
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