tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.comments2023-06-10T09:36:55.134-04:00Write on MusicDonald Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16803664423818801380noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-1715079225089916732016-04-15T10:48:49.740-04:002016-04-15T10:48:49.740-04:00Great article! The music samples reminded me of ho...Great article! The music samples reminded me of how great a songwriter he truly was. My dad, who was a country artist in his own right, thought Hag was the greatest. Merles musical influences are still heard in country music today. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-57103241599411202014-03-27T21:53:14.359-04:002014-03-27T21:53:14.359-04:00This is a perceptive, positive and well written re...This is a perceptive, positive and well written review.<br /> Unlike a couple of others I've encountered, you obviously "get" what Priscilla is doing and appreciate her numerous musical directions and her singular talent and strengths.<br /> For me, she has joined two artists<br />whose musical contributions I ALWAYS welcome: Nat "King" Cole and Chet Baker.-c.e.wardpvcwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943119306304552768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-1596993479205773982013-07-09T17:02:19.186-04:002013-07-09T17:02:19.186-04:00I've been a Zombies fan since their first hits...I've been a Zombies fan since their first hits back in the sixties.I have their first album and their singles and "B"sides LP.When I go for my daily stroll I often find myself playing the Zombies.I thought the vocals and songs were top of the pops,right next to the Beatles.doug denslowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303000553553961134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-15500775937549955162013-04-27T23:03:54.285-04:002013-04-27T23:03:54.285-04:00I'm very excited about this collection. I ord...I'm very excited about this collection. I ordered my copy on Amazon today.NYCPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325479721705577329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-53379939306642531852013-02-06T15:24:07.967-05:002013-02-06T15:24:07.967-05:00Justin Hayward has been the constant voice and ins...Justin Hayward has been the constant voice and inspiration in my life. My hero, really. I was raised on the Moodies, Bluejays, Songwriter, and they are the soundtrack of my life. It's great to know that Justin is such a mellow and grounded person. Here's to you, Hayward. Thank you for all the joy and meaning you have given to me and my family since my father first saw you at a gig in San Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017985500693581674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-72200817167166466342012-01-09T14:22:17.404-05:002012-01-09T14:22:17.404-05:00Donald, this is a lovely post. Tony Bennett is ind...Donald, this is a lovely post. Tony Bennett is indeed an icon, and it's nice to know that he is still performing and that his son is helping him to continue as a living legacy. The video is amazing.Jayna Lockehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17462477244471929649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-36122173611267746842012-01-09T13:15:28.883-05:002012-01-09T13:15:28.883-05:00Great post about a great musical icon! I have a qu...Great post about a great musical icon! I have a quasi-similar feature, http://relevantrock.wordpress.com/, where I try to find relevance today in classic rock lyrics...<br /><br />The only thing that I could suggest to improve this wonderfully written site would be to include more sub-headings. Separate the messages, make it easier to follow if the reader becomes distracted - remember that when Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610699039378730402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-16966479279494587422011-09-03T20:57:41.080-04:002011-09-03T20:57:41.080-04:00It is a very sad book, but hard to put down. Karen...It is a very sad book, but hard to put down. Karen was a fascinating woman.DPSFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15633901088834669675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-47318099687649457742011-06-08T10:02:35.561-04:002011-06-08T10:02:35.561-04:00"Midnight in Harlem" is absolutely brill..."Midnight in Harlem" is absolutely brilliant!! From the song itself, to Susan's soulful vocal, to the inclusion of the organ and its tastefulness, to the backing singers and the vocal arrangements, to the rhythm section and overall texture of the piece, and Derek Trucks' alternating restraint and power of his guitaristics--I never heard slide guitar used that way before...I was Bob Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454317908441856053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-27264904443543898642011-03-04T12:57:33.017-05:002011-03-04T12:57:33.017-05:00Enjoyed the interview Donald. I remember Lucinda,...Enjoyed the interview Donald. I remember Lucinda, at the Kerrville Folk Fest,'96, was one of the judges for the New Folk songwriter's competition. She came up to me after I played, in her black Stetson, eye-to-eye with me, said she loved my songs. I figured that was the consolation prize! It was certainly worth as much to me as being part of the Kerrville winner's circle the next Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07368514555111790777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-37132698583308126402010-02-23T17:17:35.786-05:002010-02-23T17:17:35.786-05:00Thank you very much, Kit. I enjoyed your review on...Thank you very much, Kit. I enjoyed your review on this as well. And I certainly agree with your assessment here. It's one of the most poignant and musically intriguing albums I've heard in the past few years.Donald Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16803664423818801380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-3416045855529208132010-02-22T18:19:06.280-05:002010-02-22T18:19:06.280-05:00Nice review, Donald. I too found the album both u...Nice review, Donald. I too found the album both uplifting and mournful, and overall beautifully written and performed.beatlesgeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859992987994521883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-76242421569132116842009-05-17T10:06:00.000-04:002009-05-17T10:06:00.000-04:00Hi Don ~
I especially appreciate your review of S...Hi Don ~<br /><br />I especially appreciate your review of Sharon's new album. One of the most frustrating things for me in reading reviews of Leonard's current tour is that Sharon is given mention within a single sentence, if not one shared with the Webb Sisters. <br /><br />There is SO much to Sharon and her incredible voice and skills that I always want to ask, "Can't you please just continue Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176000486018640027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-77087594898101654802009-02-12T18:16:00.000-05:002009-02-12T18:16:00.000-05:00Sorry dude, but Stevie Wonder and the Jo-Bros gets...Sorry dude, but Stevie Wonder and the Jo-Bros gets my vote.Glen Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08550540640359802069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-41871341812375579012009-01-27T08:44:00.000-05:002009-01-27T08:44:00.000-05:00Find out more about Dar and listen to clips from a...Find out more about Dar and listen to clips from all her CDs on darwilliams.net.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05339553393351744583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-90028832673946952162009-01-18T13:11:00.000-05:002009-01-18T13:11:00.000-05:00>> Another Top 10 arrived: Donald Gibson, Mu...>> Another Top 10 arrived: Donald Gibson, Music critic and editor for the Blogcritics Magazine compiled his ranking of the 10 best covers of the year 2008. Southside Johnny's "Temptation" of GRAPEFURIT MOON made it on place 8, which is just great, given the Gazillion covers released again last year! <<<BR/><BR/>http://asburyjukes.soundmedianet.com/code/track.php?p=ASBURYJUKES.NEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156104379797934813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-29280286557573053222009-01-15T13:18:00.000-05:002009-01-15T13:18:00.000-05:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.WOLFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976670394696141774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-82445845247279289072008-10-07T18:50:00.000-04:002008-10-07T18:50:00.000-04:00Had a blast at the show in Seattle. Even with the...Had a blast at the show in Seattle. Even with the flu Rachael sounds fantastic! Can't wait to hear the rest of the new songs today (at long last!) Thankyou Donald for the interview post.NuttinLeft Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12257522169155439763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-46942500588171541212007-10-22T04:14:00.000-04:002007-10-22T04:14:00.000-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Glen Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08550540640359802069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-67969216260785180062007-09-10T20:16:00.000-04:002007-09-10T20:16:00.000-04:00Might want to check the credits on the song "Six O...Might want to check the credits on the song "Six O'Clock", the version here being nicely extended to include some wacking good jams at the end. It's definitely a song about relationships of all sorts - and how we often fall so short.<BR/><BR/>"Your Sixteen"? It's definitely not my favorite though Linda's backing is quite good and those saxophone fills always give me a giggle.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786107714540107335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-45274191492857322672007-09-10T16:09:00.000-04:002007-09-10T16:09:00.000-04:00Really an exceptional albumn.Drinkin' Problem stan...Really an exceptional albumn.<BR/>Drinkin' Problem stands out, I had to listen to it several times before I realized that she was not drinking, he was.<BR/><BR/>This albumn made me go buy her other stuff. I would love to see her in concert.senojjoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12223892375495682352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-21708955286660207232007-06-20T19:49:00.000-04:002007-06-20T19:49:00.000-04:00Great review! I just saw Waters in Oakland, Califo...Great review! I just saw Waters in Oakland, California last night and posted a review on my Blog at http://isorski.blogspot.com/. Enjoy!Isorskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484072540653411158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8236642632330875846.post-55287035494675708452007-02-15T15:28:00.000-05:002007-02-15T15:28:00.000-05:00You're getting better at thisYou're getting better at thisDr.JimmyCooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11890717157886878456noreply@blogger.com