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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


The Summer Side of Life
“Summer Side of Life” is the lead-off song from a 1972 Gordon Lightfoot concert in London, England. The song kept rolling around in my...
David Gittlin
Jun 11, 20231 min read


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


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...
David Gittlin
Oct 29, 20222 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...
David Gittlin
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Time After Time
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...
David Gittlin
Feb 16, 20222 min read
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