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SONGWRITERS ARE RARELY POETIC

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Say songwriters are not poets and you’ll get little pushback. Of course Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Lennon/McCartney and a few others have earned critical acclaim for “creating poetry.” But, while great lyrics help make overall great music,…

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MUSIC TO MY EARS

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What does today’s music have in common with all the best of previous generations? Plenty, if you give it a listen. You’ll experience equal or better musicianship, songwriting and creativity. For example, here is my A-Z list of favorite artists…

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I COVER THE WATERFRONT

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Another music list … This time it’s songs with water themes, of which there are a bunch. Something to whet everyone’s appetite: from seas to oceans, sloops, bridges, docks of bays, boardwalks and waterfronts: “Take Me to the River” by…

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