Category: A’s Track of the Day

This is from the former Be Good Tanyas singer’s 2003 debut solo album Catalpa, which was recorded in a friend’s living room and is a charming effort, with few of … Continue readingJolie Holland: Roll My Blues

From their 2009 album Varshons, which as the title suggests comprises entirely cover versions. The original of this was written and performed by the Texas psych-punk band FuckEmos. No, me … Continue readingLemonheads: New Mexico

Mountain Man is in fact a trio of American women singing Appalachian music in harmony. This is from their second album Magic Ship, released in 2018 eight years after their … Continue readingMountain Man: Baby Where You Are

Master E Clapton introduces this undated live version of the Bob Dylan song from 1971’s Cahoots album.

You might recognise her special guests on this grainy clip from 1999.

His politics get nuttier by the day but it’s still a joy to hear Old Shakey cranking it out with the Horse. This is the highlight of his new album … Continue readingNeil Young with Crazy Horse: Chevrolet

A salute to Christine McVie, or Perfect as I will always think of her, who has died at the age of 79.

What a great guitarist. This is from his compilation album The Miller’s Tale.

Nice serene contribution from Meg and Laura’s 2012 album Until You Find Your Green.

Reader Stephen Richards jogged my memory about Neuwirth, who died in May this year aged 82. Bob Dylan played this song live several times but here Neuwirth, who wrote it, … Continue readingBob Neuwirth: Alabama Dark