His Recent Version Of Tom Petty Hit Recalls Ten Of Dylan’s Best Cover Songs

The past few weeks have been noteworthy for Bob Dylan, who has been in the news for various reasons. His verbose reply to having won the Nobel Prize for Literature has been published, and copies are now available for purchase. Another bootleg collection of his music has become available for the first time, a multi-disc extravaganza that centers around his three albums dedicated to Christianity, Slow Train Coming, Saved, and Shot of Love.

Why Use Vintage Audio Equipment

Vintage audio equipment has gained a great deal of interest in recent years. But what is its draw? Here are a few reasons it is so appealing.

Music Makes You Move

Music is one of the great motivators… whether it’s working out, just working or dancing the night away… playing the right music can determine how much we enjoy what we are doing. Music can help to get you in the “zone”, makes you want to move, and can elevate your mood.

A Ranking Of Paul McCartney’s Nine Number One Singles

Paul McCartney throughout his career has been the quintessential artist in that the best songs from his albums have never been the biggest hits. He has dozens of great songs since the disbandment of The Beatles in 1970, while also managing to record nine hits that reached the number one spot. Sir Paul’s dilemma, as well as that of many songwriters since, has been summed up by Rudyard Kipling.

Ten Popular Songs About Legends Of The Old West

The title track of the Desperado album by the Eagles was never released as a single, even though it appeared in the Top 500 songs of all time published by Rolling Stone magazine. Adding to its immortality was the fact that the song was a focus on an episode of Seinfeld, a show about different kinds of singles. It makes an ideal song for Western shows or films, as its imagery depicts cowboy themes like riding, playing cards, and sleeping outdoors.

Possible Responses To An Insult From Classic Queen Song Lyrics

An article from a British music web site inspired me to revisit not only albums from one of my favorite bands from the Nineties, but also another from twenty years earlier. Both groups released some great records but, after just one listen to each of their records, there is no question which I most enjoyed.

Songs That Mention Specific Prices For A Product Or Service

These days the sight of a land line phone seems like a relic from the distant past, so imagine how difficult it is for young folks now to conceive of a hand cranked phone. Actually, it has not been all that long ago that such communication devices were still in use. According to the web site of a national TV network, it was on October 11 of 1983 that the last hand-cranked phone service went dead.

3 Destructive Myths About Using A Metronome For Guitar Practice

Most “conventional wisdom” about using a metronome to practice guitar leads to ineffective practice, unnecessary mistakes and slow overall progress. Get more benefit out of your guitar practice by avoiding these 3 myths.

A Look Back At Co-Star In Bob Dylan’s Classic 1967 Film

Don’t Look Back, the D.A. Pennebaker documentary filmed during a Bob Dylan concert tour, turned fifty this year.

The Healing Powers of Divine Sound Meditation

Sound vibrations are ever present in the universe. Since ancient times spiritual masters have acknowledged the power of musical sounds which evoke our innermost feelings of bliss and happiness. Most individuals react to music in a positive way.

Bridges Immortalized In Popular Songs

As a life long baseball fan, much of my knowledge of geography came via that particular sport. As a small child, I knew where to find on a map nearly every city that had a Major League Baseball team. My daughter kind of carried on the tradition, learning much about other subjects through her love of baseball.

Lesser-Known Gems From Popular One Hit Wonders

It will never be designated as a National Holiday, but the yearly occasion is certainly worth celebrating. Oldies stations across the country paid due tribute to September 25, known to music lovers as National One Hit Wonder Day. Over the past six decades, hundreds of performers have become associated with just one hit that appeared on the charts.

Eight Precious Tips to Help You Learn Piano by Yourself

Piano as an instrument is an inspiring delight to play. For some people, it is a hidden hobby and for some a persuading career. Be it any reason to lay your hands on the piano, now it is possible to become good without years of practice in expensive piano lessons but at the comfort of your home. With basic knowledge of piano notes, keys, chords, and lot of practice one can self-train oneself towards becoming a pro-pianist.

Songs Containing The Sound Of Vehicle Engines

One of the beautiful things about September is the reprieve from the sweltering humidity of the summer, allowing me to drive around with the car windows rolled down. Lately, however, the pleasure seems to be diminishing, thanks to the many loud vehicles that pass me on the street. Riding with the windows open is, of course, still an option, as long as I do not intend to listen to the car radio.

What Is The Best John Mayer CD?

What is the hands down best John Mayer album of all time? Almost all critics and fans will agree on the answer.