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The Songwriting Secret of a Timeless Storyteller: Guitar Techniques And Vocal Covers
The songs that stay in our minds the longest don’t always have the most profound lyrics or melodies, nor are they performed by the best...
David Gittlin
Mar 301 min read


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


John Prine: I Remember Everything
John Prine began his professional career as a mailman in Illinois. He went on to become one of America’s most beloved singers and...
David Gittlin
Apr 11, 20241 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,...
David Gittlin
Jul 7, 20231 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...
David Gittlin
Jun 2, 20232 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


Love Found And Lost
“Sky Blue and Black” by Jackson Browne is an emotional roller coaster looking back on the joys and sorrows of love and its lasting...
David Gittlin
Feb 14, 20231 min read


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


If You Could Read My Mind
I’m watching an interesting film titled “If You Could Read My Mind.” The Canadian documentary is about the life and career of Gordon...
David Gittlin
Apr 27, 20222 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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