A Road of Memory and Farewell, Where Love Lingers Long After the Journey Ends In a quietly moving performance, Nanci Griffith, joined by James Hooker and the Blue Moon Orchestra,…
When a Voice Returns to Itself: Anne Murray and the Quiet Strength of “Flying On Your Own” There is something profoundly moving about hearing Anne Murray sing a song like…
A Breakup Anthem That Turned Heartache into Harmony and Pop History On July 9, 1960, during the Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show, The Everly Brothers brought their signature sound to television…
A Haunting Meditation on Hope and Disillusion at the Edge of the American Dream At the 1986 Farm Aid, Bob Dylan delivered a stark and deeply reflective performance of Across…
A Tender Declaration of Devotion, Carried by a Voice That Knows Its Meaning In 1993, during her CBC television special Croonin’, Anne Murray delivered a heartfelt rendition of Born To…
A Bittersweet Farewell Wrapped in Wit and Wounded Grace During his appearance on Sessions at West 54th, John Prine delivered a quietly devastating performance of All the Best, a song…
Choosing Peace Over Answers: The Gentle Philosophy of “Let The Mystery Be” Released in 1992 on her debut album “Infamous Angel”, Iris DeMent’s “Let The Mystery Be” arrived like a…
A Quiet Texas Night Where Love Lingers and Memory Sings In 1985, on the intimate stage of Austin City Limits, Nanci Griffith delivered a performance of “Once In a Very…
A Song of Faith, Hope, and Human Kindness That Outlived Its Time In 1971, at a moment when the world seemed restless and uncertain, Anne Murray recorded “Put Your Hand…
A Smile in the Chaos: John Prine’s Gentle Wisdom in a Goofy World In January 2017, at City Winery Nashville, John Prine performed “It’s a Big Old Goofy World” with…
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