"Well, Drive South as John Hiatt once sang. Read Robert Palmer's Deep Blues. It will give you extensive info on some of the places that Jersey Jack has cited (e.g., Clarksdale).
Tupelo, Mississippi, of course, birthplace of The King.
Memphis:…"
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Share Your Favorite Playlist
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I've been scrolling through the iTunes library looking for songs to add to new playlists. Here is my #1 playlist. Please give me a hand by adding some of yours so I can break out of this rut that…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by andrewmicky Oct 22, 2012.
Batter Up! What song introduces you to the crowd?
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This past weekend the lovely Mrs. and I attended a Seattle Mariners game. As each Mariner comes to bat a snippet from a song plays. The song is of the player's choosing. Being an old guy whom…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joshua Sanders Apr 26, 2012.
Songs Of Hope
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Many people are experiencing difficult times right now. Some of the troubles are, or will be, faced by all of us at one time or another - a parent in declining health, our personal wellness…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gena Chereck May 8.
Protest Songs
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Keb Mo's Stand Up & Be Strong
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Wilner Aug 31, 2011.
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Jeff Newport replied to Evelina Gold's discussion 'Suggestions for an itinerary for a musical road trip?'
Jeff Newport replied to Jeff Burger's discussion 'Favorite Springsteen Songs?'
"Yeah, and Born To Run is, simply without question, one of the handful of greatest albums of all time. Maybe a step below Sgt. Pepper but then again, maybe not."
Jeff Newport replied to Jeff Burger's discussion 'Favorite Springsteen Songs?'
"Shut Out The Light
TV Movie
Stand On it"
Gena Chereck replied to Jeff Newport's discussion 'Songs Of Hope'
"Cool thread. :)
Some of my faves (such as Springsteen's "Land of Hope and Dreams," U2's "Beautiful Day" and the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun") have already been mentioned.
A few of my picks:
Tom Petty,…"
simon stirling replied to Jeff Newport's discussion 'Songs Of Hope'
"here are some great tracks we listen to in the office at florist2florist, tracks that help lift our spirits when things get hectic! florist2florist
"If You're Going Through Hell" - Rodney Atkins
"Choices" - George…"
Jeff Newport replied to norm tandberg's discussion '5 live albums that changed my life'
"The Allman Brothers @ The Fillmore East
Little Feat - Waiting For Columbus
The J. Geils Band - Full House
Jackson Browne - Running On Empty
The Grateful Dead - The Grateful Dead"
Jeff Newport replied to T Hanssen's discussion 'What is your favorite album this week?'
"Steve Earle's The Low Highway. I'm diggin' The Mavericks too."
Jeff Newport posted a blog post
Music For The Grandkids
On December 31st I turned 63. Yep, I was a welcome tax deduction for dad and mom, on the last day of 1949. My dear mother, 87 now and spunky as ever, was a music teacher when I came aboard. We had a very cool stereo (78's and LP's, baby!) and a piano in the home when I arrived. Mom played every day. She wasn’t Ray Charles and she wasn’t Billy Payne but I sat and listened every day. Early on I had a "record player," on which I played 45's (some of you remember them). I grew up listening to KPUG…See More
Jeff Newport replied to T Hanssen's discussion 'What is your favorite album this week?'
"Emmylou & Rodney's Old Yellow Moon
T-Bone Burnett & The Civil Wars A Place At The Table"
Jeff Newport replied to T Hanssen's discussion 'What is your favorite album this week?'
"Richard Thompson's Electric produced by Buddy Miller."
Jeff Newport replied to Lost Hills's discussion 'The year of the gun.....'
"Gil Scott-Heron's "Gun," recently redone by Giacomo Gates."
Terry Roland replied to Jeff Newport's discussion 'Songs Of Hope'
"I'm Feel Alright-Steve Earle
I Believe-Carrie Newcomer
The Cape-Guy Clark
Trouble Soon Be Over-Blind Willie Johnson
People Get Ready-Curtis Mayfield
Here's my video pick...
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Jeff Newport replied to Lucky Mud's discussion 'Who is the absolute best you've ever seen live?'
"My eldest daughter's first concert was Tiffany. I still rub it in frequently. My youngest daughter's first was Aerosmith. For some odd reason we got to go backstage and hang with the band. StevenTyler was very gracious to my 13…"
Jeff Newport replied to Lucky Mud's discussion 'Who is the absolute best you've ever seen live?'
"Thanks, Lucky. I'm an "old guy" - turned 63 on 12/31 so been around awhile and seen a lotta shows. When the lovely Mrs. gives me a break from housecleaning I'll post the 2nd list. Jeff"
Jeff Newport replied to Lucky Mud's discussion 'Who is the absolute best you've ever seen live?'
"Geez, tough one. Hmmm.................. And, I'm uncertain of some of the years.
Simon & Garfunkel, Sam Carver Gymnasium, WWC Campus, Bellingham, WA 1967
Elton John & Ballinjack, Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C., 1970
The Rolling Stones…"
Jeff Newport commented on Amos Perrine's blog post 'Mike Auldridge, Dobro Master and Founding Member of The Seldom Scene Dies at 73'
"Everybody Slides, Mike along with Lowell George and David Bromberg. Wow!"
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Music For The Grandkids
On December 31st I turned 63. Yep, I was a welcome tax deduction for dad and mom, on the last day of 1949. My dear mother, 87 now and spunky as ever, was a music teacher when I came aboard. We had a very cool stereo (78's and LP's, baby!) and a piano in the home when I arrived. Mom played every day. She wasn’t Ray Charles and she wasn’t Billy Payne but I sat and listened every day. Early on I had a "record player," on which I played 45's (some of you remember them). I grew up listening to…
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NoDepression said… Hi Jeff,
Just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your recent comment in a discussion here on No Depression. It means a lot to the folks who blog and post other content here to know that it's being noticed and appreciated. Since the majority of content on this site is crowd-sourced, community involvement is what makes everything here on ND possible. So, thanks again for taking the time to post comments - we really appreciate it!
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- At 7:23pm on June 14, 2011, NoDepression said…
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