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BrookJersey Redmen said:
Different trvia question, Steve Goodman sang The Dutchman.

Who wrote that song?

Arlo Guthrie had a hit with City of New Orleans.

Who wrote it?

Hint, answer to this one is in this post.
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The Dutchman was written by Michael Smith (how's that for a boring name) but great versions were recorded by both Steve Goodman & John Gorka.
 


One of the most unique bands I have had the pleasure of seeing. Not sure if this is technically singing “in the round” but incredibly creative IMO.
 
Not sure when in the process it changed but originally McTell titled the song “Streets of Paris.” By the time he recorded it, he had changed it.
 
mjmaherjr said:
Not sure if it was mentioned on here or I forgot but for you Jazz guys have you watched Treme on HBO on demand ?

One of my favorite shows ever. Might go to it tonight and start rewatching if nothing else in on
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Definitely going to check it out, Thanks, MIKE, I love Jazz, especially Cannonball Adderly, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Bill Evans. Here's a favorite from a favorite album...

 
So FINALLY, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame got around to inducting a great performer who is a rocker, the incomparable Warren Zevon, whose catalog is filled with great songs, many covered by others, but give me Warren's versions. So well-respcted by his peers, he was way ovedue for this honor, I wish it happened while he was alive.

BTW, the RnR Hall is a travesty with so many non-rockers getting in, and a litany of so-so performers, it diminishes those legends who belong, it's a bit of a joke).

 
Anyone ever hear of a singer songwriter, Greg Trooper a Jersey guy whose songs were recorded by Billy Bragg, Steve Earle and Vince Gill. Never had big time success, but wrote some good songs. Saw him live, in Jersey, fun performer.

Maura O'Connell had a great cover of this song Ireland.




Another performer in a similar vein, Kenny Rankin, maybe a bigger name, more pop-jazzy than Trooper, people on here, maybe heard of him?

Here's his great song Peaceful.

 
A bit of music history to say the least, a small excerpt of a documentary featuring the first time The Beatles appeared on the BBC, before they had a recording contract. Like virtually every band, they started as a cover band and all the snippets of the live songs are that. Also touches on their early introduction to Ringo, filling in for Pete Best prior to his eventual replacing the original Beatle drummer.

 


Dave Alvin and The Guilty Women doing Dave and his brother Phil’s tribute to the great blues man Big Joe Turner. He took the brothers under his wing to the point where they referred to him as their “other father.”
For those not familiar with the Alvin brothers, check out The Blasters.
 
BrookJersey Redmen said:
Anyone ever hear of a singer songwriter, Greg Trooper a Jersey guy whose songs were recorded by Billy Bragg, Steve Earle and Vince Gill. Never had big time success, but wrote some good songs. Saw him live, in Jersey, fun performer.

Maura O'Connell had a great cover of this song Ireland.




Another performer in a similar vein, Kenny Rankin, maybe a bigger name, more pop-jazzy than Trooper, people on here, maybe heard of him?

Here's his great song Peaceful.

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saw Greg a few times, damn good singer. also saw Maura at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA.
 
logen said:







So three more from UO of GB; varied, covering The WHO, The Clash, and finally a Jackie Wilson classic on video done during the lockdown. Great singers, musicians and a one off band not afraid to sprinkle in a bit of humor; great live show.
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Just saw this. Fantastic.
 
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