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What's Your Favorite Song Of All Time?
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Mine is: "Is Your Love In Vain" by Bob Dylan "Street Legal" (1978).Continue

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Tim M. Otto commented on Tim M. Otto's blog post 'CD Review - Leonard Cohen "The Best Of"'
"Thanks Jeff, I'll look into your book...sounds interesting to us Leonard fans."
Wednesday
Jeff Burger commented on Tim M. Otto's blog post 'CD Review - Leonard Cohen "The Best Of"'
"Nice review. You may be interested in my book, Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen: Interviews and Encounters, which will be out next spring from Chicago Review Press. It will contain more than 50 interviews spanning nearly half a century, including much…"
Wednesday
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CD Review - Leonard Cohen "The Best Of"

I know this is not a new album...however it may deserve a second listen. I have enjoyed many hours of entertainment from this album that is something like reading one of Leonard's poetry books, but, with music accompanying it.The music and songs on this  album/CD took place mostly in the 60's & 70's. This was light years before Leonard went "Euro-tech" in the late 1980's with "I'm Your Man." As time has marched on I think I prefer this older Cohen although I did see his "Man" tour in 1988.…See More
Wednesday
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Tim M. Otto posted a blog post

CD Review - Leonard Cohen "The Best Of"

I know this is not a new album...however it may deserve a second listen. I have enjoyed many hours of entertainment from this album that is something like reading one of Leonard's poetry books, but, with music accompanying it.The music and songs on this  album/CD took place mostly in the 60's & 70's. This was light years before Leonard went "Euro-tech" in the late 1980's with "I'm Your Man." As time has marched on I think I prefer this older Cohen although I did see his "Man" tour in 1988.…See More
Tuesday
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Tim M. Otto commented on Tim M. Otto's blog post 'Poem - The Day George Jones Died'
"Paul, Yeah I know what you mean. Some famous people really deserve to be famous like George Jones. I think he touched many peoples lives with his great voice and unreal delivery. I would say it's the end of an era for me certainly. Thanks for…"
Apr 28
Paul Wilner commented on Tim M. Otto's blog post 'Poem - The Day George Jones Died'
"Good title, Tim.  I like it when people break format here. Funny how people we don't know (but feel like we do) have such an impact on our minds and hearts. "
Apr 27
Tim M. Otto commented on Tim M. Otto's blog post 'Poem - The Day George Jones Died'
"Thanks Paul, It's good to hear from you and I'm glad you liked my poem. I know it is not the usual but I felt it was something I should do for George. I sent him two songs years ago but I guess he was out of town. One was called: "She…"
Apr 27
Paul Wilner commented on Tim M. Otto's blog post 'Poem - The Day George Jones Died'
"Nice pome, Tim; thanks for sharing. Speaking of disrespect, I thought the NY Times obit overdwelled on his adventures (pills, alcohol, the lawnmower  thing) rather than his enormous talent, far more important than the…"
Apr 26
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Poem - The Day George Jones Died

The Day George Jones Died                                                                                           My phone wasn't working The day George Jones died Suddenly, Everything  became insignificantThe  Twiiter feed Had stories of people Who wanted you to know They knew him personallyI cried real tears The day George Jones died I guess he finally: "Stopped Loving Her Today" For some stupid reason The country music folk Called him: "The Possum"I always thought That was disrespectful To…See More
Apr 26
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CD Review - William Burroughs "Call Me Burroughs"

Most well known for his book and the film: "Naked Lunch", William Burroughs is probably the most entertaining writers/poets for an audio reading out of the entire "Beat Poet" group. You cannot escape the droll monotone sound of his voice which makes each poem endlessly fun in a very bizzare way.This audio recording was made in 1965, and in my opinion it is not only timeless but also ahead of it's time. Note the way that Burroughs reads his work not unlike a computer if they had a voice. He's…See More
Apr 11
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Tim M. Otto posted a blog post

CD Review - William Burroughs "Call Me Burroughs"

Most well known for his book and the film: "Naked Lunch", William Burroughs is probably the most entertaining writers/poets for an audio reading out of the entire "Beat Poet" group. You cannot escape the droll monotone sound of his voice which makes each poem endlessly fun in a very bizzare way.This audio recording was made in 1965, and in my opinion it is not only timeless but also ahead of it's time. Note the way that Burroughs reads his work not unlike a computer if they had a voice. He's…See More
Apr 10
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Random Manor "Seattle City Limits" CD EP/LP Review

"Random Manor" is not what I expected at all, and, I was pleasantly surprised upon my first listen."Diamond" Don Short is formerly 1/2 of the brilliant team that made up Seattle's "The Heats."  A very big Seattle band from the early 80's that I've already reviewed here. But now Don's singin' a different tune. Much less on the nasal vocals with more on the twang without being corny at all. (Nashville, you may start taking notes here). Don's new band..."Random Manor," has a great rockin groove…See More
Mar 22
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Tim M. Otto commented on Joanna Colangelo's blog post 'The Weight: When a Song Becomes an Anthem'
"Hey Joanna, Loved this article on Levon and his song "The Weight!" I listen to "Dirt Farmer" (Levon Helm) often. Gonna break out my Band CD soon. Thanks for your clear writing."
Mar 14
A blog post by Tim M. Otto was featured

CD Review - Dolores O'Riordan "Are You Listening?"

Dolores is most well known as the fabulous lead singer/songwriter of the internationally famous Cranberries. In 2009, they reunited after an hiatus that started in 2003. They had performed and recorded together for 13 years selling forty million albums!But back in 2007, Ms. O'Riordan took a turn away from her band days and released her first solo effort titled: "Are You Listening?" Originally from Limerick, Ireland, she is married to Duran Duran's former tour manager and is listed as one of the…See More
Mar 6
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CD Review - Dolores O'Riordan "Are You Listening?"

Dolores is most well known as the fabulous lead singer/songwriter of the internationally famous Cranberries. In 2009, they reunited after an hiatus that started in 2003. They had performed and recorded together for 13 years selling forty million albums!But back in 2007, Ms. O'Riordan took a turn away from her band days and released her first solo effort titled: "Are You Listening?" Originally from Limerick, Ireland, she is married to Duran Duran's former tour manager and is listed as one of the…See More
Mar 2
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"Could The Second Beatles Have Existed In Seattle In The Early 80's?" (A Short Story About The Heats)

Sometime in the late 70's, Singer/Songwriter Steve Pearson met Don Short, another Singer/Songwriter in a suburb of Seattle. Ironically these to rock & roll heroes had a-lot in common. They both played excellent barking electric guitars, they both loved great pop songs by such groups as The Beatles & Rolling Stones, and, their voices melded together just like Lennon & McCartney. Not a bad combination at all.Their biggest hit single was a clever short pop song written by Steve called:…See More
Feb 21
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CD Review - Leonard Cohen "The Best Of"

I know this is not a new album...however it may deserve a second listen. I have enjoyed many hours of entertainment from this album that is something like reading one of Leonard's poetry books, but, with music accompanying it.

The music and songs on this  album/CD took place mostly in the 60's & 70's. This was light years before Leonard went "Euro-tech" in the late 1980's with "I'm Your Man." As time has marched on I think I prefer this older Cohen although I did see his "Man"…

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Posted on May 14, 2013 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Poem - The Day George Jones Died

The Day George Jones Died                                                                                           

My phone wasn't working

The day George Jones died

 Suddenly,

 Everything  became insignificant

The  Twiiter feed

Had stories of people

 Who wanted you to…

Continue

Posted on April 26, 2013 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

CD Review - William Burroughs "Call Me Burroughs"

Most well known for his book and the film: "Naked Lunch", William Burroughs is probably the most entertaining writers/poets for an audio reading out of the entire "Beat Poet" group. You cannot escape the droll monotone sound of his voice which makes each poem endlessly fun in a very bizzare way.

This audio recording was made in 1965, and in my opinion it is not only timeless but also ahead of it's time. Note the way that Burroughs reads his work not unlike a computer if they had a…

Continue

Posted on April 10, 2013 at 2:00pm — 6 Comments

Random Manor "Seattle City Limits" CD EP/LP Review

"Random Manor" is not what I expected at all, and, I was pleasantly surprised upon my first listen.

"Diamond" Don Short is formerly 1/2 of the brilliant team that made up Seattle's "The Heats."  A very big Seattle band from the early 80's that I've already reviewed here. But now Don's singin' a different tune. Much less on the nasal vocals with more on the twang without being corny at all. (Nashville, you may start taking notes here). Don's new band..."Random Manor," has a great…

Continue

Posted on March 22, 2013 at 2:00pm

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At 9:13pm on July 29, 2012, Dana Spiardi said…

Dear Tim - thanks for your nice words about my Bobbie Gentry piece!  "Ode to Billie Joe" was one of my favorite songs from childhood. It seemed so spooky to me, and I love spooky things. The violins in that song give it such a haunting feel.  Bobbie and Glen did record an album together in 1968. I saw Glen in Pittsburgh a few months back and he was AMAZING!  Made me cry!  Again, I appreciate your support.  Dana 

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At 11:29am on June 26, 2012, Bill Conrad said…

Tim- Thanks for staying in touch. I've send a Friend Request your way.  I always tell interested folk that my primary claim to fame during my dozen active years in the music biz is working with the bass players for both Buddys--Buddy Holly AND Buddy Knox. I worked for Jimmy Bowen and Waylon Jennings. No wonder I'm writing and talking about those two legends almost 40(!) years later.  By the way, both men wrote very good autobiographies.

 
 
 

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