SongsByJimBurne

Justin Townes Earle's second album on Bloodshot Records, Midnight at the Movies delivers more of the new rootsy goodness we saw from his last disc, The Good Life. Where Good Life saw Earle resurrecting and re-working songs from a classic country angle, Midnight sees him taking a decidedly more folk and alt-country direction, even singing of folk legends like the story of John Henry. Justin Townes Earle - 'Midnight at the Movies' Click here tor read the full article.

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Ry Cooder's talent seemingly knows no bounds. As a session musician, he is Michelangelo's assistant, adding the last few touches of bright color to the master's work. As a soundtrack composer, Cooder has perfectly captured the mood of films like Crossroads, Streets Of Fire, and Steel Magnolias, among many others, with his instrumental prowess. Ry Cooder - A Career of Many Colors: Click here to read the full article.

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Over the years, Bob Dylan has presented himself in numerous different lights: from the young rebel of the folk era to the "star of electricity" to the born-again Christian, his transformations have captivated the public. In these three films - two documentaries and an unusual bio-pic - filmmakers try to capture the essence of the real Dylan. Bob Dylan Movies: Click here to read the full article.

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Mississippi John Hurt never aspired to a career in music, living most of his life as a hard-working farm laborer. The handful of recordings that he made in 1928 for the Okeh label - originals and adaptations of traditional songs like "Frankie," "Stack O' Lee," and "Avalon Blues" - stand as classics of the country blues. Know more about Mississippi John Hurt: Click to read the full article.

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Justin Townes Earle has now released three full-length albums, displaying each time an increased proficiency in storytelling folk-and-country-infused songs. Harlem River Blues is another step forward in his musical progression, with songs that are at once emotionally indulgent and full of artistic restraint. Justin Townes Earle - Harlem River Blues: Click here to read the full article.

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The legacy of parent-to-child inheritance is a trademark of country music, dating all the way back to the Carter Sisters following in their famous parent's footsteps, continuing on now for three generations and more. The focus on the family is, after all, a constant for country music. Now enter the son of Texas outlaw and volatile speaker for the people Steve Earle, the astoundingly talented Justin Townes Earle, and what we have is another great country music dynasty. Justin Townes Earle - The Good Life: Click here to read the full article.

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I'm just going to cut to the chase.
With a name like Justin Townes Earle (son of Steve Earle, named for Townes Van Zandt), the bar was set kind of high. There's a certain expectation for the son of one of America's great protest singer-songwriters/alt-country artists. Needless to say, Justin Townes Earle delivered on all fronts. Justin Townes Earle - Tractor Tavern: Click here to read the full article.

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Tom Waits' cult appeal owes much to his unusual instruments (ranging from accordions and bassoons to scrap metal and giant rattling seedpods). He's also celebrated for composing in a quirky mix of rock, blues, folk, Caribbean rhythms, European cabaret and other genres. His experimentalism is now so synonymous with his name that many listeners - fans included - would never even suspect that Tom Waits was once known for sentimental piano ballads. Tom Waits, the Jazz Pianist: Click here to read the full article.

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Johnny Cash was born in the year 1932, to a poor farm couple, Carrie and Ray Cash. Johnny was the fourth of seven children. Ray Cash suffered greatly during the depression and when Johnny was born, the family lived in a rundown house, next to the railroad tracks in Kingsland, Arkansas. To know more about The Childhood of Johnny Cash, click here.

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Of the many dozens of books about the life and music of legend Bob Dylan, a few have risen to the top. Here are some of the best choices. Suggestions for Bob Dylan Biography: Click to read the full article.

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What is there left to say about Leonard Cohen? We know everything about him. Some say he is a living legend. If you Google his name you will be presented with an overwhelming amount of information about Leonard Cohen; a prominent literary figure, Leonard Cohen a poet, Leonard Cohen a songwriter and Leonard Cohen a musician, a Jew and a Buddhist. Leonard Cohen -- A Poet, a Musician: Click here to read the full article.

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Here’s an introduction to the world’s best songwriter. An overview of the best albums of his illustrious career includes The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, Blonde on Blonde, and Blood on the Tracks. A Beginner's Guide to Bob Dylan: read the full article.

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Cash was born in Kingsland, Arkansas on February 26, 1932 to Roy and Carrie Cash. The name on his birth certificate is J.R. Cash, reportedly because he parents couldn’t agree on a name. He was raised during the Great Depression. Johnny Cash -- A Legendary Country Musician: read the full article:

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Leonard Cohen came to the music industry relatively late. He had already established himself as a published novelist and poet before he turned his hand to music when his song Suzanne became a hit for Judy Collins. In 1967 he went into the studio to cut his debut album for Columbia. Album Review: Songs of Leonard Cohen: read full article:

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Here's a list of Tom Waits' best albums, which not only stand for their originality, but also as some of the best albums ever made. This article delves into Waits’ most memorable moments as a musician, but also his greatest influences as an artist, from the poetry of Charles Bukowski to the films of David Lynch. Tom Waits' Best Albums: read the full article

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Cash was known for his deep, distinctive voice, the boom-chick-a-boom or “freight train” sound of his Tennessee Three backing band, his demeanor, and his dark clothing, which earned him the nickname “The Man in Black.” He traditionally started his concerts with the simple introduction “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash.” Here is a list of the 5 greatest Johnny Cash Songs. Top 5 Songs of Johnny Cash: read the full article.

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Tom Waits has released hundreds of songs, but which 5 stand out as his greatest?
Tom Waits is one of the most diverse artists of all time. His music ranges from traditional blues to gospel music. Even his lesser known softer ballads and chaotic songs deserve a place as some of the best music ever recorded. So to compile a list of his greatest songs is a daunting task, to say the least. Tom Waits' Top 5 Songs: read the full article.

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For many decades Canadian-born Leonard Cohen has done his thing. And at age 72 he is still doing it, as independently as ever. Though never reaching the height of commercial success in the U.S., Cohen has been pleasing audiences worldwide with his stunningly creative lyrics and melodies. He is truly a one-of-a-kind singer and songwriter. Top 5 Songs by Leonard Cohen: read the full article.

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Bob Dylan's catalog of music is quite extensive and versatile. It can be difficult to know where to start when you're just getting to know his work. So, in the interest of cutting to the chase, here are 5 essential Bob Dylan songs. Top 5 Songs of Bob Dylan: read the full article.

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Despite country music stations refusing to play his newer music, Cash and American Recordings were honored with Country Music Television-Europe's #7 Video of the Year for Rusty Cage, and Playboy Magazine honored Cash with the 1998 Music Poll Winner "Hall of Fame" Award. Learn more about Johnny Cash: His Final Years. Click here

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While actors mostly spend time trying to publicly conform to the kinds of roles they depend on, and writers hide behind their books as much as possible, bands and musicians work to create a concept of themselves in the public eye as if every album was some form of confession, manifesto, or both. Tom Waits is as much about getting people interested in the idea of “Tom Waits.” Tom Waits: A Car Wreck is Worth a Symphony: click here to read the full article.

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Beginning in the 1980s, Dylan began touring full time, sometimes with fellow legends Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Grateful Dead. Notable albums during this period included Infidels (1983); the five-disc retrospective Biograph (1985); Knocked Out Loaded (1986); and Oh Mercy (1989), which became his best-received album in years. Click here to read the full article: Dylan's Rock Star Status and Recent Work

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Ask any Bob Dylan fan to name his or her top five Dylan songs, and chances are “Hurricane” will hover somewhere around the top of the list. Recorded in October of 1975, and released as the opening track of the 1976 album Desire, “Hurricane” is Dylan's riveting blow-by-blow account of the plight of middleweight boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter,  who was convicted for a 1966 “race killing” during the peak of racial tensions in North America. Click here to read the full article: Bob Dylan's “Hurricane”: The Story Behind the Song

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There is so much to Johnny Cash that it is near impossible to write just a few words about him. The life of Johnny Cash tends to make you think. There is little wonder that there are 47 books written on Johnny Cash and listed for sale on Amazon.com. Click here to read the full article: Johnny Cash: A Country Music Legend

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Tom Waits has released hundreds of songs, but which 5 stand out as his greatest?
Tom Waits is one of the most diverse artists of all time. His music ranges from traditional blues to gospel music. Even his lesser known softer ballads and chaotic songs deserve a place as some of the best music ever recorded. So to compile a list of his greatest songs is a daunting task, to say the least. Click here to read the full article: Top 5 Tom Waits Songs

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That eccentric hat-clad look, that raspy voice, that offbeat poetry of his music--all make Tom Waits one of the most unusual and cool entertainers around. Click here to read the full article: Tom Waits: A Contemporary Folk Music Legend

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Leonard Cohen's music is really in a field all its own, but bears the intelligence, wit and poetics of work by artists ranging from Bob Dylan to Tom Waits and Ani Difranco. Click here to read the full article: Leonard Cohen Biography.

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There are many famous people who call Arkansas their home state. Arkansas has produced millionaires, poets, businessmen and even a president. One former Arkansas resident who has inspired many lives and touched many with his music is the legendary Johnny Cash, the original man in black. Click here to read the full article: Johnny Cash: A Man In Black

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Bob Dylan was the iconoclastic voice of a generation; he's become a rock-and-roll legend, a living monument to music of all types, from folk's deepest roots to rock, and right in the middle of these is country music, a place where the sly, brilliant poet Dylan has always belonged. Click here to read the full article: Bob Dylan: A Musical Legend

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