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December 15, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Michael Chapman: True North
Michael Chapman True North PARADISE OF BACHELOR English folk singer/songwriter and guitarist Michael Chapman was an old man in 1970 – if we listened to the soul behind some of those lyrics. Now, nearing 80, it’s as if he’s caught up with the sentiment he’s been layering through his sporadic album releases; currently on a […]Archive
December 4, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 206
Joan Baez, Joan Baez (1960) I kinda still can’t believe that I talked to Joan Baez. But I did. I really did. And you can click on that link and hear it – the only thing better than talking to Joan Baez (and having a pretty great conversation by the way) was finding a tape […]Archive
November 17, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 216
John Williams / Maria Farantouri, Songs And Guitar Pieces By Theodorakis (1971) I would have bought this because I loved John Williams when I was a kid – and it was my essay-writing music at university – and I wouldn’t have known who Maria Faratouri was until I first heard this. Same with the composer […]Archive
November 6, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi: There Is No Other
Rhiannon Giddens w/ Francesco Turrisi There Is No Other Nonesuch From her time with Carolina Chocolate Drops and now through her solo albums and shows Rhiannon Giddens spans decades and bridges musical genres bringing both a warmth and show-stopping dazzle to the old-time music of Americana past. She’s been a TV star (Nashville), an opera-trained […]Archive
April 19, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 315
Bob Dylan, Good As I Been To You (1992) Last year was a big year for me reconnecting with Bob Dylan – he’s always there of course. But the gig last year (which was great) had me going back through everything. Everything! I was in deep – going through the podcasts (many) and all the albums and Dylan’s own radio show archive […]Archive
December 28, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 148: Joan Baez
Welcome to episode 148 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Here’s something a little different for the podcast. A conversation with legendary singer, songwriter, protester, activist and icon Joan Baez. Now, although this is the first-time broadcasting this – it is not a brand new conversation. It was recorded […]Archive
December 4, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 107: Nanci Griffith – “The Last of the True Believers”
I’ve been listening to plenty of Nanci Griffith across the last two decades, but I’ve never gone all the way back…several of her early albums elude me including, until now of course, this – her fourth full-lengther (released back in 1986). She’s so on point as writer and singer, her sad/wise stories of heartbreak and […]Archive
November 29, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 144 – Reb Fountain
Welcome to episode 144 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library to access each new episode; or via Anchor/FM you can get […]Archive
November 1, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Ralph Towner: My Foolish Heart
Ralph Towner My Foolish Heart Deutsche Grammophon/ECM One of my all-time favourite albums by anyone ever is Diary by Ralph Towner. What a beautiful and tranquil thing that is. And I found it because, on a whim, I was desperate for more Ralph Towner because, up to that point, and I guess beyond, one of […]Archive
September 3, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 377
Doc Watson, Doc Watson (1964) I’ve been really enjoying this lately – the debut, self-titled album by Doc Watson; one of those guys that is kinda bigger than music – just there always, deep inside the grooves, be it country, folk, blues, gospel. In the post-Oh Brother country music book he got a new wave […]Archive
August 12, 2018 by Simon Sweetman