Tag: Americana

Haiku: No Destination

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Haiku copyright Francis Barker 2020

Haiku: The Open Road

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Haiku copyright Francis Barker 2020

Who would not want a Harley-Davidson? I love everything about them. Count me in.

Steely Dan: Pick a Song — Ticket 2 Ride

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Pick one song from each album and list why. I accept that challenge. Let’s roll. Can’t Buy a Thrill – “Do It Again” gets the nod. Some have called this a strong Latin beat, the percussion obviously drives this song and provides the framework for the electric piano and expressive guitar solos. The album […]

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Haiku: Chasing the Sun

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Haiku copyright Francis Barker 2020

Band – The Weight — PowerPop… An Eclectic Collection of Pop Culture (Reblog)

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It doesn’t get much more classic than this song by The Band. I’ve covered the “Playing for a Change” version with Robbie Robertson, Ringo Starr, and many musicians across the world. It’s been covered by many artists but The Bands version will always be the goto version for me. Robbie Robertson said he wrote this […]

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*** The Band were one of the most influential bands ever.