While Bruce Springsteen tries to turn himself into Woody Guthrie by writing socially conscious lyrics (that are nebulous at best) and adopting a faux Oklahoma accent, the spirit and songs of Woody are alive and well in the form of New Multitudes. Marrying new music to lyrics left behind by Woody Guthrie is not a new idea, and Woody certainly left behind some great unrecorded … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Old L.A.” by New Multitudes
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Song Of the Day by Eric Berman – “The Jolly Banker” by Wilco
Back in 1997, British political folkie Billy Bragg joined forces with all-American rock band Wilco to compose and record music for lyrics left behind by the late, great Woody Guthrie. The recordings resulted in the two-volume “Mermaid Avenue” albums. Some songs were recorded by Bragg backed by Wilco and some were just Wilco songs. This one is just a Wilco recording featuring … [Read more...] about Song Of the Day by Eric Berman – “The Jolly Banker” by Wilco
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Dawned On Me" by Wilco
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman - "Dawned On Me" by Wilco While their last album left much to be desired, the latest Wilco record, "The Whole Love," is up there with their best work. They are back in Chicago this week for a run of shows dubbed "The Incredible Shrinking Tour" playing five nights in a row with each one at a smaller venue. I will … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Dawned On Me" by Wilco
Song Of The Day – “Company In My Back” (Live Version from Kicking Television) by Wilco
Live albums. They are the most maligned recordings by critics, yet the fans just love them. You don’t believe me? Ask Peter Frampton, The Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Little Feat, The Who, Lou Reed, Cheap Trick and Kiss to name a few, who have made classic live albums and have benefitted from huge … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Company In My Back” (Live Version from Kicking Television) by Wilco
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “The Ruling Class” by Loose Fur
I love a good whistle! Not enough songs these days feature the old pucker up and blow that you can take with you anywhere you go. So, whenever I come across a song that features a good blow, you know I’m gonna have to bring it to your attention. Such is the case with this Jeff Tweedy-penned-and-sung classic from his side band Loose Fur (that’s a pun on Lucifer, in case you were … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “The Ruling Class” by Loose Fur