Obituary: Robert Hunter, lyricist (78)
The master of lyrics, Robert Hunter, poet and writer provided the Grateful Dead with many of their vivid and enduring lyrics 28 February 2022 |
Clipper Music: Procol Harum – Shine On Brightly (Live) (1971)
26 February 2022 | James Porteous | Clipper Media News Procol were best-known for their first song, Whiter Shade of Pale, and many
Clipper Music: Big Thief (Certainty)
The last time I had such a ‘wtf’ moment upon hearing new music was The Cardigan’s ‘Long Gone Before Daylight’ (2003). I still
The Tragic and Unusual Life of Folk Singer Karen Dalton
In a new documentary, the underrated singer’s life of depression, addiction and poverty is told while her incredible talents are celebrated Photo: Karen
Frightened Rabbit announce book of Scott Hutchison’s lyrics and artwork
“Immerse yourself in the world Scott created by opening not only his heart but his whole soul to the world” Photo: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
Listen: Nanci Griffith – It’s a Hard Life Wherever You Go
14 August 2021 | James Porteous | Clipper Media In the coming days weeks months years much will be made of Ms. Griffith’s
Laura Nyro: the phenomenal singers’ singer/songwriter the 60s overlooked
Photo: ‘She wrote songs celebrating motherhood, female sexuality and her menstrual cycle’ … Laura Nyro in New York, 1968. Photograph: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Behind the Song: “Fire and Rain” by James Taylor
Photo: JAMES TAYLOR. PHOTO BY HENRY DILTZ 24 July 2021 | PAUL ZOLLO | American Songwriter | Additional information supplied by Clipper Media
Behind Billie Holiday’s ‘Strange Fruit,’ the first great protest song
03 July 2021 | RICK MOORE | American Songwriter | Includes additional videos and articles. Some songwriters write for an entire lifetime and
Listen: Way Back in the Way Back (Hiss Golden Messenger)
25 June 2021 | James Porteous | Clipper Media Way Back In The Way Back (MC Taylor) You can call me the wheelAll
Listen: A Camp (Stronger than Jesus)
Photo: Images courtesy of Gregg Greenwood 24 June 2021 | James Porteous | Clipper Media Stronger Than Jesus Written By Niclas Frisk, Nina Persson & Nathan
50 years of Blue: A celebration of the Joni Mitchell masterpiece
Cover Art: Art by Ben Shannon 19 June 2021 | CBC Music Original art and testimonials in praise of one of the greatest albums ever.