Tag Archives: folk music

What Can I Possibly Say About This Man?

Posted on May 22, 2025 by cdsmiller17

John Denver (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997) Sometimes, they say, it’s better to say nothing at all. But then I looked at his birth and death charts. There are two Yods (Fingers of God), one pointing at the … Continue reading →

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How a Song Can Adequately Encapsulate a Relationship

Posted on January 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Diamonds & Rust (April 1, 1975) I bought this album when it first came out. It was the first and only Joan Baez album that I ever owned. Those with eyes to see will be able to see what the … Continue reading →

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She was the Moon to Bob Dylan’s Sun

Posted on January 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Joan Baez (January 9, 1941) I watched the first half of her documentary, “I Am a Noise” yesterday. It was the phrase she used in discussing her relationship with Dylan that made my astrological ears perk up. She said that … Continue reading →

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Pretendians: Re-Writing One’s Personal History for Fame

Posted on October 28, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Buffy Sainte-Marie (February 20, 1941) There was a Fifth Estate investigation on the CBC, last night. It involved Buffy Sainte-Marie. She’s been unmasked as an American-born white person of Italian and English ancestry. Oh dear. The silver lining is that … Continue reading →

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Lightfoot Claims that Stephen Foster was his Inspiration

Posted on May 4, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Stephen Foster (July 4, 1826 – January 13, 1864) I’ve written about Stephen Foster previously. That post was triggered by a comment Gordon Lightfoot made about Foster being his inspiration as a singer-songwriter. I didn’t connect the dots at the … Continue reading →

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The Voice of a Generation: Then and Now

Posted on March 2, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Joni Mitchell (November 7, 1943) It’s a sad fact: we all get a little bit older everyday. Sometimes, we forget that, until we’re presented with photographic evidence of one of our favourite singer/songwriters. Here is Joni Mitchell: The timing is … Continue reading →

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“In a Coat He Borrowed from James Dean”

Posted on August 30, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Bob Dylan (May 24, 1941) Not sure why I’m supposed to feature Bob Dylan (born Robert Zimmerman) today. It started with the line from Don McLean’s American Pie, quoted as the title of this piece. Then it evolved into his … Continue reading →

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