Sieger on Songs

• The Legacy of Robbie Robertson

  Sep 28th, 2023 by John Sieger

  He didn’t do it alone, but the songs he wrote for The Band are classics.

• Bill Nighy Sings ‘The Rowan Tree’

  Apr 12th, 2023 by John Sieger

  His performance of centuries-old song gets to the heart of what music is.

• Burt Bacharach Was A Suave Throwback

  Mar 20th, 2023 by John Sieger

  The late composer, with lyricist Hal David, created so many timeless songs.

• The Many Great Songs of Barrett Strong

  Feb 15th, 2023 by John Sieger

  The composer who recently died wrote "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and so much more.

• The Tragic Talent of Tim Hardin

  Jan 30th, 2023 by John Sieger

  'Misty Roses' is happy sad classic by singer songwriter who died too young.

• The 66 Chapters of Bob Dylan

  Dec 26th, 2022 by John Sieger

  His new book, The Philosophy of Modern Song, is uneven, idiosyncratic and fascinating.

• Nina Simone’s Summer of Soul

  Nov 29th, 2022 by John Sieger

  So much great music in this documentary. And then there is Ms. Simone. Wow.

• The Crazed Genius of Jerry Lee Lewis

  Nov 8th, 2022 by John Sieger

  The one and only left behind some great songs including one that could be this city's anthem.

• The Peculiar Joys of Captain Beefheart

  Oct 3rd, 2022 by John Sieger

  He’s not for everybody. And not like anyone else.

• How Did Willie Nelson Ever Succeed?

  Sep 23rd, 2022 by John Sieger

  The songwriting was always there, but oh, those early days as a performer.

• ‘The Glory Of Love’

  Feb 13th, 2022 by John Sieger

  Perfect for Valentine’s Day, awesome versions by Big Bill Broonzy and Otis Redding.

• Remembering Ronnie Spector And Rosa Lee Hawkins

  Jan 21st, 2022 by John Sieger

  Two greats from the girl groups of the 1960s.