Originally recorded by Dion in 1968, this song has taken on a life of its own. Here are some classic performances, courtesy of Ray Charles, Emmylou Harris, and Dion.
Twangville’s 2022 Favorites are…
Cruel Country by Wilco The Twangville pick for Best New Album of 2022 is Cruel Country by Chicago-based band, Wilco. This list combines best of year picks from our Twangville critics plus the Readers’ Picks which you helped us create from our polls throughout the year. Congrats to all the finalists. Bring on 2023! Official Twangville […]
The Burnt Pines – Don’t Look Down
If there’s one thing the pandemic cemented in the music industry it’s that technology has enabled production of great records without the players ever being in the same room ala the “recording session” process of yesteryear. A fine example of that is The Burnt Pines, an indie folk group with members based in both the […]
Erik Huey on Velvet Elvis Paintings and Roadie Work
Erik Huey of the Surreal McCoys talks about touring in the “Family Truckster”, his happy place (Cowboy Technical Studios), and the mishap that happened at his band’s first gig.
Monday Morning Video – Darling West and Lissie
American singer-songwriter Lissie teams up with Norwegian duo Darling West for this stellar performance of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”.
Readers’ Pick: Best Album of 2022
Congratulations to Wreckless Strangers for landing in the top spot of Twangville’s Readers’ Pick of 2022 poll. Full results below. Our annual wrap up is coming soon.
Chip’s Best of Americana 2022
First off, year-end lists are hard to do. Especially rank ordering, which becomes murky as you proceed down the list. That being said number one was a no brainer for me. Marcus King’s “Young Blood” was addictive start to finish with his blues-tinged 70’s arena rock. Below is the rest of my list: 2. Old […]
The Twangville Early 2023 Release Preview
Out of the Heart of Darkness by L.A. Edwards (6 January) L.A. Edwards kick of the year with an often brooding but always engaging song collection. Although the group hails from California, they make a mighty fine heartland rock sound. I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying by Whitehorse (13 January) The Canadian duo of Melissa McClelland […]
Mayer’s Picks – Best Songs of 2022, Part 2
I posted my list of favorite from the first half of 2022 back in July (here). Rather than replicate that list for my full year review, consider this a continuation — the best songs from the second half of the year. Paranoid Heart, John Fullbright (from the Blue Dirt Records release The Liar) “Well maybe […]
Kevn Kinney on Tour Van Maintenance and Why He Used to Love Band Rehearsals
Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin talks about opening for the Black Crowes and the Violent Femmes and an old day job working as a carpenter.