Sieger on Songs

Sieger on Songs: Lesley, Dolly and Me Too
Sieger on Songs

Lesley, Dolly and Me Too

Gore’s “You Don’t Own Me’’ is an empowerment anthem, Parton’s “Jolene” is not. Both are great.

Sieger on Songs: The Funky Legacy Of Dr. John
Sieger on Songs

The Funky Legacy Of Dr. John

The genius has passed away, but songs like “Qualified” will never die.

Sieger of Songs: “We’ll Meet Again”
Sieger of Songs

“We’ll Meet Again”

75 years after D-Day the song made famous by Vera Lynn still resonates.

Sieger on Songs: The Retro Cool of Leon Redbone
Sieger on Songs

The Retro Cool of Leon Redbone

A specialist in “old weird America” has died, leaving a unique legacy.

Sieger on Songs: The Strange Life of Connie Converse
Sieger on Songs

The Strange Life of Connie Converse

“How Sad, How Lovely” among the haunting songs by this lonely songwriter.

Sieger on Songs: Three Incredibly Happy Songs
Sieger on Songs

Three Incredibly Happy Songs

One you probably know well. The other two are wonderful oddities.

Sieger on Songs: Ella Fitzgerald Makes Spring Come Alive
Sieger on Songs

Ella Fitzgerald Makes Spring Come Alive

She turns "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most" into a seasonal classic.

Sieger on Songs: The Strange Career of Scott Walker
Sieger on Songs

The Strange Career of Scott Walker

Remembering the baritone-voiced American who became a hit in England.

Sieger on Songs: Nina Simone for St. Patricks Day?
Sieger on Songs

Nina Simone for St. Patricks Day?

Her take on “Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair” is a haunting cultural crossover.

Sieger on Songs: The Heavenly Sound of Rosetta Tharpe
Sieger on Songs

The Heavenly Sound of Rosetta Tharpe

“Up Above My Head” is a classic. And this week’s Gospel Jubilee a must-see event.

Sieger on Songs: The Simple Integrity of Buck Owens
Sieger on Songs

The Simple Integrity of Buck Owens

Even if you don’t like country, a great song like "Made In Japan" is hard not to admire.

Sieger on Songs: The Slowly Sublime “Hickory Wind”
Sieger on Songs

The Slowly Sublime “Hickory Wind”

Written by Gram Parsons, sung by Gilliam Welch. Unforgettable.