29 August 2022
I Get Along Without You Very Well
The song, “I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes)” was written by the great Hoagy Carmichael. It is … Read More “I Get Along Without You Very Well”
Category: singers
24 August 2022
Standards
There is a whole repertoire of popular song, largely dating from before Rock and Roll. We know them colloquially as … Read More “Standards”
15 August 2022
Billie, Joni and George – ‘You’ve Changed’
I’ve only recently discovered the Joni Mitchell album, Both Sides Now. I was never a Joni fan to be honest. … Read More “Billie, Joni and George – ‘You’ve Changed’”
8 August 2022
Songs that change their meaning
I recently saw a YouTube clip of Joni Mitchell returning to the stage after a decade away. The first clip … Read More “Songs that change their meaning”
18 July 2022
What makes a good singer?
Sounds obvious, doesn’t it? Surely a good singer needs a good voice? Apart from the obvious question, “What is a … Read More “What makes a good singer?”