OK, this is gonna be fun. Firstly, it deals with the classic Country Music themes of murder and infidelity. Secondly, … More
Author: folktracks
Odd thought for the day…..
Yes, I am upset, and saddened, that today Trump admitted treason, again. After all, what did we expect. What I … More
New Book!
I’ve been forgetting to tell you this. My friend Rachel’s new book is out. If you are interested in politics, … More
Sequel Songs
Everybody loves a good sequel. Look at “Star Wars” for example. Lucas gives us JarJar Binks, and still, we keep … More
Answer Songs Part 7
As Country & Western music was achieving greater popularity, and crossing into the mainstream during WWII, it’s no surprise that … More
Woody Guthrie on Trump Sr.
When Woody Guthrie and family were living on Mermaid Avenue, Coney Island, his landlord was Fred Trump, the father of … More
The Battle of Cable Street
I’ll get to the actual battle, and a pair of songs about it shortly, but first, another story from Uncle … More
Answer Songs Part 6
Sometimes what you leave out is just as important as what you leave in. That was the genius of Hank … More
Who doesn’t love a good break up song?
I know I got a little heavy with yesterday’s post, so this one is just for fun. Like I say, … More
Answer Songs Part 5
Man oh man, this guy was smooth. People describe Eddy Arnold as being one of the founders of the Nashville … More