JB's early fame as singer, subsequent association with Dylan and activist reputation overshadowed her exquisite and prolific songwriting. If she had never sung a note, she would have been known as a great songwriter IMHO. A few favorites (in addition to Diamonds and Rust): Love Song to a Stranger ht...

Nice shot !

Where are you Now, my Son ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4a8xFesASg

This is awesome, never saw metal inflate like a balloon or roti bread before...


Elizabeth Brim (blacksmith)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTlG1BPoj-I

RIP. His music - mainly in English, occasionally in French - has accompanied me on many a road trip and also helped pass the time when doing some tedious task.

"Absolutely Badass...."

I Ride at Dawn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbz1cKUyXhQ

Superb live studio performances... I'm In I'm out and I'm Gone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltYPkrYY5d4 You Found Another Lover (I Lost Another Friend) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZOT3CL8A7w All that Matters Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM_bU92nIAQ from their new album... No Mercy in ...

Very interesting series... Rachel Rosenkrantz (Lutier) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC6Acydf0jc SJC drums with Tre Cool of Green Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq_h5-jwkZI other non-musical episodes I enjoyed... Cobblers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKgg38lQ_1k Takashi (Tebori tattoo) htt...

Maruia from Tahiti covers Lucky Dube... she is the first singer I have come across from Tahiti ! It's not Easy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNdTmOTt6E8 Original sung live... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3v09Rq9hzw Live performances by Maruia Orio E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpwZK-Flhgw ...

Independence Day - Bruce Springsteen (live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKzOHemAFPw


4th of July, Asbury Park (live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB1d0eey5ho

Glad you enjoy Dave Alvin's music, Tony. He will be in Chicago next week with Jimmie Dale Gilmore, I might try and make it. Here are some more songs: 4th of July ( Dave Alvin with David Hidalgo, Los Cenzontles, Flaco Jimenez at benefit for Los Cenzontles cultural arts academy) https://www.youtube.co...

Diamonds and Rust - Joan Baez and Judy Collins (Live at Beacon Theater)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZGNTT6dKB8

Been listening to John Hiatt's understated acoustic album from 2000 - Crossing Muddy Waters..a minimalist and sparing masterpiece ! https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51DgUx0eazL._SS300.jpg Only the Song Survives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnPQzQKYXPM a mostly personal album with ...

Separate Ways - Sophia Pfister & Dave Alvin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVK9sZuNX1s

Downey to Lubbock - Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9N3IbU4Dq4

Thanks Diane. I checked out a couple of the links so far...will check out the others later on.