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April 6, 2022 by Simon Sweetman
A Few Stray Thoughts On Johnny Cash
The Man in Black seemed so dark, boasting of the line where he shoots a man just to watch him die. Johnny Cash had a darkness to his soul but there was kindness there as well. And good friends. When he was sad, he’d call Willie Nelson and ask for a joke. Willie knew a […]Archive
August 1, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Paula Green’s Poetry Shelf: Thirteen Poems About Song
New Zealand’s Patron Saint to Poetry – Paula Green – does many great things with, and on, her Poetry Shelf, but over winter this year she’s been posting a different set of ‘Theme’ poems by varioius poets. Each Friday a new theme. I’ve loved them, have shared them all. And this week I was one of the […]Archive
July 29, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Poem: Better Than Johnny Cash
the man in black seemed so dark, boasting of the line where he shoots a man just to watch him die But I am better than him, I go darker, I search deeper, I have a nastier drive – when I shot a man in Reno, it was to watch him surviveArchive
May 6, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 256: Mark Rogers
Welcome back for another week and another new guest, this is episode 256 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys and thanks to you readers and listeners. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can get to […]Archive
March 19, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Poem: Making American Recordings
Johnny Cash and his guitar in a room, with the ghosts of the men he used to be. That’s the way to make new history. Take the last quarter century and put it in the bin. Make the song the thing. Make it the only thing. Let the song ring out its truth. Let the […]Archive
October 14, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Poem: Trigger
When Johnny Cash was sad he’d call Willie Nelson and ask for a joke. Willie knew a dirty joke – good or bad – was the secret to happiness. Some people haven’t yet realised that Willie Nelson is one of the greatest singers, guitarists and songwriters. But there’s time. There’s always time. Despite it being […]Archive
June 23, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Rudresh Mahanthappa: Hero Trio
Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio Whirlwind Recordings Rudresh Mahanthappa is a killer alto player – you’ve maybe heard his work with Vijay Iyer, that’s where I was first introduced to his sound. But he’s gone on to make over a dozen recordings under his own name and collaborate with other leading lights in modern jazz. Here […]Archive
December 5, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 205
Rosanne Cash, Somewhere In The Stars (1982) I love Rosanne Cash. Always have really. But, funny thing, given how I discovered here, I’ve kinda worked backwards, still finding out about some of the great early records – like this. She is a great singer, a great songwriter, and when she picks a song to cover, […]Archive
November 9, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 141 – Gerry Paul
Welcome to episode 141 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/FMyou can get the […]Archive
March 17, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 44: John Prine – “John Prine”
John Prine – class act. Songwriter’s songwriter. I feel like everyone knows this. Or should. Some don’t – but then they’ll know some of his songs at least. Like Sam Stone, famously covered by many and perhaps in particular Johnny Cash. But the original is here. This is Prine’s first album and I say all […]Archive
May 22, 2017 by Simon Sweetman