Nanci Griffith – Once In A Very Blue Moon
When Nostalgia Hits, You Know It’s Time for a Blue Moon There are some songs that, the moment the first gentle, soaring note hits, transport you back to a specific…
When Nostalgia Hits, You Know It’s Time for a Blue Moon There are some songs that, the moment the first gentle, soaring note hits, transport you back to a specific…
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Enduring Love and Resilience in the Face of the Farm Crisis The 1987 release of Nanci Griffith’s album Lone Star State of Mind brought us a song that struck a…
The ballad of the anonymous traveler seeking solace in a temporary sanctuary. There are certain songs that don’t just ask to be heard, they ask to be lived—and Nanci Griffith’s…
A gentle, reflective call for peace, viewed from the perspective of an omniscient observer. There are songs, and then there are moments in music history—pieces that seem to simply appear,…
Roaring Engines and Leather-Clad Power: The Thrill of a Pure Rock ‘n’ Roll Obsession The embodiment of a raw, fast-paced attraction, equating a lover to a high-octane racing machine. Ah,…
A jubilant, intricate overture for the mind, fusing jazz, rock, and a playful complexity. The Regal Sweetness of Frank Zappa’s “Peaches” There are compositions that simply mark a moment in…
An Evocative, Soulful Plea for Equality: Reflecting on the Lingering Disappointment of the Civil Rights Dream. Oh, the mid-1970s! A time when the echoes of the vibrant, tumultuous ’60s were…
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