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For The Sake Of The Song: Blue Rodeo “5 Days In May”

Blue Rodeo, veterans of the americana scene for over forty years, have several songs in their vast catalogue that remain perennial fan favourites; 5 Days In May is one such song. T...

For the Sake of the Song: Danny O’Keefe “Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues”

Danny O’Keefe was one of the many folk-oriented singer-songwriters who flourished in the early ’70s, and while he didn’t break through to platinum success, his songs were covered b...

For the Sake of the Song: Sheryl Crow “Chances Are”

This song is on Sheryl Crow’s Wildflower album, released in 2005 to lukewarm critical response. It was a low-key collection of songs – no All I Wanna Do or Soak Up the Sun among th...

For The Sake Of The Song: Roger McGuinn “Car Phone”

Roger McGuinn has been a musical staple for as long as I can claim to have been making my own choices about what I listen to, through the Byrds and various attempts to put together...

For The Sake Of The Song: Rod MacDonald “American Jerusalem”

When I first started subscribing to Americana UK back in 2016, it was like having all my birthdays and Christmas come at once, as it supplied me with a daily diet of everything hap...

For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

Some songs take time to percolate into you; others sear themselves much quicker. Starling by Elles Bailey is the latter. It is newly released, yet I already know it will be one of...

Ten of the Best Gram Parsons Songs

Continuing the theme from our recent Queen Latifah list, we're looking at ten of the best songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 "Musical Influence" inductee Gram Parsons. Th...

For The Sake Of The Song: Alela Diane “Émigré”

Back in December 2017, Alela Diane shared on Facebook the official video for a new song, commenting, “I wrote Émigré about the international refugee crisis—no one should have to ri...

For The Sake Of The Song: Jay Farrar & Benjamin Gibbard “California Zephyr”

The idea of a journey, setting off on the road, the excitement, the anticipation of discovery, leaving the stress and worries and memories behind is a construct we all can identify...

The Hit 1969 Ballad From a Famous Songwriter and an Upstart Artist

Rod McKuen's re...

Anniversary Cheers: Don Williams “Epilogue – The Cellar Tapes”

Recordings from more than 40 years ago are unearthed by country music icon’s son, cleaned up and remastered. Well, I do hope AUK readers will forgive this foray into mainstream cou...

All One Song :: Jerry David DeCicca on “From Hank To Hendrix”

Here to plumb the depths of “From Hank To Hendrix” today is Texas-based singer-songwriter Jerry David DeCicca. Like Neil Young, Jerry’s songs are often made out of seemingly simple...

4 Magnificent “Motel” Songs for Your Upcoming Road Trip

Many amazing songwriters have stayed at metaphorical motels. These four songs with "motel" in the title are worth the nightly rate. The post 4 Magnificent “Motel” Songs for Your Up...

Psych Folk, Pt.1Episode #26-21 airing 05-20-26

The distinctive sound of the psychedelic era was not just a component of the rock music of the period; there was a good bit of folk music which was influenced by the times. That so...

4 Forgotten Country Songs From 1988 That Still Sound Magical Today

These somewhat...

No True Country Playlist Is Complete Without These 4 Old Songs

Lefty Frizzell, a master of old country songs These country songs might be decades old, but that doesn't mean they aren't as good today as they were when they were climbing the ch...

Bob Dylan Performs “I Shall Be Released” For The First Time In 18 Years

Bob Dylan, still a tireless road dog at 85, loves to pull out a random deep cut at a random show. Dylan is now 64 years and 40 studio albums deep into his career, so his catalog is...

For The Sake Of The Song: Lori McKenna “Drinkin’ Problem”

The New York Times recently published a list of what they say are the “30 Greatest Living American songwriters”, and while it was nice to see Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Brandy Cl...

The Byrds - Transmission Impossible

 The Byrds Transmission Impossible ..The ByrdsOriginal songs, bible verses and superlative Bob Dylan covers One of the most influential band of the 60iesVOL 01 Avalon Ballroom, SF...

Mayer’s Picks – The Best of 2026 (So Far), the Songs

Don’t Let Go, Fantastic Cat (from the Missing Piece Records release Cat Out of Hell) A scream-along-at-the-top-of-your-lungs anthem about holding on to your dreams. Nothing you can...

The Secret to a Hit Song? A Haunted Guitar.

Shakey Graves used a possessed possession to kick-start his career.

How a Second Chance at Recording It Maximized the Potential of Danny O’Keefe’s Biggest Hit

Trade ad for Danny O'Keefe's album O'Keefe. Danny O'Keefe isn't your typical one-hit wonder. "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" is anything but a forgettable pop trifle. The post...

This 1964 Folk Standard-Turned-Pop Hit Was Originally an Attempt to Stand Out at Chuck Berry Concerts

They wanted to stand out, and they certainly did. The post This 1964 Folk Standard-Turned-Pop Hit Was...

4 Country Ballads That Still Bring Crowds to Their Feet Decades Later