The Last Waltz
October 2020 The title of this month’s column can be understood in many ways. As an expression, it has come to mean the end, after which people leave. I admit…
The Grapes of Wrath
November 2019 From Wikipedia“The Grapes of Wrath is an American realist novel written by John Steinbeck and published in 1939. … Set during the Great Depression, the novel focuses on the…
California Dreamin’
December 2018 ll the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown)And the sky is grey (and the sky is grey)I've been for a walk (I've been for a walk)On…
Ball and Chain
March 2018 “Ball and Chain” (also known as “Ball 'n' Chain” or “Ball & Chain”) is a blues song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton…
« Déjà Vu »
April 2017 From Wikipedia: “Déjà Vu is the second album by Crosby, Stills & Nash, and their first in the quartet configuration of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. It was released…
Find the Cost of Freedom
October 2015 Stephen Stills wrote the song "Find the Cost of Freedom " , which is the last song of the live album 4 way Street by Crosby, Stills, Nash &…
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT
July-August 2015 I would like to wish all of you a great summer and a very nice vacation. "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" is a song written by Canadian singer/songwriter…
THE BRIDGE
May 2014 I have already used the title BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER from the title song of Simon & Garfunkel's final studio album, and I did not want to use…