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When Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac, the band had been in a state of constant turnover. Originally a blues band, the group was as famous for its revolving door of guitarists and vocalists as it was for its handful of hits. Because of its changing lineup, the band had no signature sound. Fortunately, the addition of Buckingham and Nicks was just what Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and his then-wife Christine McVie needed to achieve the group’s long-overdue success. The duo gave the band new energy, a unique and recognizable vocal sound, and material that would become part of Fleetwood Mac’s identity, like the song“Landslide.” A song about the changes and challenges of life , Stevie Nicks wrote “Landslide” in 1974 in Aspen’s snow country when her then-boyfriend, Lindsey Buckingham, was on tour. Nicks has said in interviews that the song is about her romance with Buckingham and their career struggles, as well as her relationship with her business-executive father. Her months in the mountains helped to inspire the song’s title contained in the lines:  And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills/‘Til the landslide brought me down. Another verse contains questions that most of us ask ourselves at one time or another: Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love? Can the child within my heart rise above? Can I sail through the changing ocean tides? Can I handle the seasons of my life? While they may sound simple, the introspection of these words resonated with millions of record buyers and helped to make the debut album by this Fleetwood Mac cast one of the best-selling albums of the 1970s. How great musicians like Lindsey Buckingham create original compositions like this one is beyond my understanding. His guitar accompaniment on this song is a testament to his extraordinary talent. Here’s my cover of “Landslide.” Love is the Truth of the Heart #beautiful #guitarstyle #lifechanges #happiness #musicoftheseventies #passages #LindseyBuckingham #Aspen #Joy #beauty #relationships #reflections #peace #StevieNicks #love #innerpeace

Buy It Now on Amazon or Your Favorite Online Retailer A vailable in e-Book and Paperback Formats T he Silver Sphere Trilogy is updated and thoroughly edited for your reading pleasure. Read and enjoy the entire story in one book. A two-chapter introduction to “ Time Terminus—Expect the Unexpected” is included as a bonus. The story begins with mystery writer Jacob Casell strolling on a moonlit beach contemplating the ending of his over-due manuscript. When Jacob stumbles across a shiny silver sphere, the artificial intelligence inside speaks to him telepathically. Jacob’s startling discovery is only the beginning of a real-life adventure that goes beyond anything his creative imagination has ever conceived. An apocalyptic event is hurtling toward the Earth at the speed of light, and there is no time to waste. The odds of surviving the catastrophe are shrinking by the second. “ The Silver Sphere: It’s Coming–No Time to Waste” is the first book in the series. The story continues in book 2: “ Cataclysm: End of Worlds” and concludes in book 3: “ Promise of the Visitor.” “A delightful romp with spaceships, suspense, and assorted aliens.” Kirkus Reviews #aliens #writing #read #SpaceTravel #thrillers #trilogy #starship #writer #artificialintelligence #apocalypse #catastrophe #reading #feelings #humor #loverelationships #bestseller #relationships #alientechnology #Mystery #spaceship #team #books #imagination #WaroftheWorlds #AI #fiction #adventure #inspiration #suspense #teamwork

If in our daily life, we can smile; if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work. Thich Nhat Hanh #satisfaction #happiness #consciousness #wisdom #Joy #purpose #beauty #spirituality #relationships #reflections #fulfillment #spiritualwisdom #peace #love #innerpeace

Whatever you are doing, relax. With an effortless effort and a well-directed intention, it will all work out. #awakeaction #efficiency #efficient #happiness #consciousness #ease #effective #Joy #effectiveaction #awaken #meditation #reflections #peace #love #innerpeace #relaxation #awakening

Jackson Browne’s music is lyrical and penetrating. He is a poet as well as a prolific songwriter, musician, and vocalist. I became a long-time fan upon hearing his hit song, “These Days.” The song appears in the inspirational film “Invincible,” a story about an average guy who eventually realized his dream of playing in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles. Most of Browne’s music is bitter-sweet. “My Opening Farewell” is a fine example. The melody, lyrics, and guitar technique are evocative. The song is played in an open D tuning which Browne uses brilliantly to paint pictures, emotions, and moods. I feel it is sad/beautiful, like the woman described in the song. It’s about one of Browne’s early love relationships that lasted a few years. In an interview, Browne had this to say about the relationship and the meaning of My Opening Farewell: “Elektra [Records] had this recording ranch up in northern California and we stayed at this hotel. And a train ran by it. So: ‘there’s a train every day, leaving either way,’ and the whole idea [being] that you could go one way or the other. And this relationship was struggling. The song is about the particular moment when you recognize that the person you love wants to be anywhere else. Wants to be gone; wants to move on.” Here’s my cover. #lyrical #happiness #guitartechnique #lyrics #solos #heartfelt #Joy #beauty #popmusic #relationships #reflections #songs #peace #vocals #love #breakingup #singer #songwriter #heart

Have you heard of Steve Gillette? If you were alive in the 1960s and liked folk music, there’s a chance the name rings a bell. Gillette never reached the top of the charts, but he’s a very talented singer/songwriter. Many of his songs have been performed by artists you have heard of including John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, Ian and Sylvia, Nanci Griffith, and Linda Ronstadt. The Bells in the Evening appears on Gillette’s debut album released in 1967. The album, simply titled “Steve Gillette,” stands as one of Steve’s finest recordings. “The Bells” is a bittersweet (actually sweet bitter) song of love blossoming in the spring and fading away in the fall. It’s a song full of immense joy and sorrow that combine in a mixture of incredible beauty. The song is also replete with imagery. When you listen, what images come to your mind? I’ve revisited “The Bells in the Evening” adding some embellishments and the sound of my new guitar. Here’s my cover. #brokenheart #acousticguitar #memories #happiness #guitartechnique #music #feelings #loverelationships #Joy #relationships #reflections #lovedone #peace #vocals #love #emotions #heart #inspiration

Everything will come to you in its due time. Do you want peace? It will come to you. Do you want love? It will come to you. Do you want joy? It will come to you. All you have to do is keep intending and act on your intentions. Then, reap the rewards of what you have sown. And then, keep intending and acting. #success #trustinbeing #trust #happiness #consciousness #confidence #Joy #attraction #Faith #meditation #reflections #peace #love #innerpeace #accomplish #manifesting #contemplation #manifest #heart #accomplishments #relaxation #universallaw #desire #goals

“Sky Blue and Black” by Jackson Browne is an emotional roller coaster looking back on the joys and sorrows of love and its lasting impact. Browne wrote the song over a four-year period and released it on his album “I’m Alive” in 1992. The source material comes from Jackson’s relationship with a famous actress. However, Browne never wants his songs to be identified with his specific life events, so he rarely speaks about his real-life relationships, especially in context with his music. “It’s a drag to even imagine that people are thinking about [the] relationship instead of their own lives,” Jackson told the Los Angeles Times . “I think if a song is any good, eventually it’ll turn out to be about the life of the listener and not about the life of the writer. Anyway, that’s my hope.” Here’s my cover of “Sky Blue and Black”. #people #lyricalpoetry #acousticguitar #memories #guitartechnique #separation #heartfelt #popmusic #relationships #reflections #songs #poetry #issues #songwriting #vocals #JacksonBrowne #love #oneness #breakingup #life #guitar #songwriter #poems #emotions #heart

I want to be there. It’s better over there. Doing that. Wait. Take a breath. If I’m not here now, it won’t be better over there. I am here. Now. Doing what I’m doing. If it’s not good enough, I will make it better. Right here. Right now. #happiness #consciousness #creativity #Joy #relationships #peace #love #innerpeace #mindfulness #inspiration #productivity #action #acceptance

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 out, rodeo riding was not to be his destiny. Tyson went on to become a famous Canadian folksinger and songwriter. After spending an evening with Bob Dylan, Ian wrote his first song, namely “Four Strong Winds.” It is widely recognized as one of the best folk songs ever written. While singing in clubs and on college campuses, Tyson met Sylvia Fricker . The duo began singing together and eventually became known throughout North America as Ian & Sylvia . After some time on the road, the duo decided to go to New York to seek a manager and a record label. They succeeded. Vanguard Records released their first album titled “Ian and Silvia” in 1962. The couple married three years later. Ian & Silvia, along with Gordon Lightfoot, are the most popular folk and pop recording artists to emerge from Canada. “Four Strong Winds” is another song about lost love, but I find great beauty in the words and the melody. I hope you can too. The song is usually strummed, but I’m using a finger-picking method. Here’s my cover. #persistence #folksongs #success #touching #Vocal #acousticguitar #touch #folkmusic #Canadianfolkmusic #loneliness #selfbelief #wisdom #Canada #GordonLightfoot #relationships #reflections #lovesongs #love #innerpeace #guitarmethod #singer #songwriting #guitartechniques #lostlove

Life is uncertain We carve our destinies with free will And nothing is guaranteed However, if we press on with hope and self-belief Doors will open #persistence #success #selfmotivation #happiness #consciousness #certainty #selfbelief #uncertainty #Joy #personalgrowth #reflections #anxiety #peace #love #accomplish #selfconfidence #inspiration #goals

Let me be the greatness that I am Let me revel in my human divinity Let me be the being that you created in all aspects of myself Nothing more Nothing less #success #Divinity #happiness #consciousness #becomewhoyoare #selfbelief #Joy #selfrealization #beauty #spirituality #meditation #reflections #peace #love #innerpeace #fulfillyourpotential #manifest #selfconfidence #realizeyourgoals #awakening #goals