Sieger on Songs
A Little Child Shall Lead Us
Viral online hit of Isaac et Nora performing a Yiddish song personifies the Christmas spirit.
Dec 24th, 2019 by John Sieger
11 Great Christmas Songs
Greatest ever? Maybe. But guaranteed to banish all traces of Scrooge-iness
Dec 20th, 2019 by John Sieger
Charles Manson Meets the Beach Boys
Both contributed to “Never Learn Not to Love.” Great song, but kind of creepy.
Dec 12th, 2019 by John Sieger
Try Ernest Tubb for Thanksgiving
With a side of Loretta Lynn. “Thanks A Lot” should make any list of Top 10 songs of thanks.
Nov 28th, 2019 by John Sieger
“I Blew Up The United States”
It’s 30 years old but this classic by Was Not Was could have been written yesterday.
Nov 22nd, 2019 by John Sieger
“Pale Blue Eyes” Is a Classic
Whatever you think of Velvet Underground, the song is a masterpiece.
Oct 27th, 2019 by John Sieger
The Big Voice of Brenda Lee
Her song, “I’m Sorry”, is one of the best pop vocals ever recorded.
Sep 27th, 2019 by John Sieger
The Fragile Artistry of Daniel Johnston
Mental illness kept him in a private hell. Yet he created some beautiful songs.
Sep 18th, 2019 by John Sieger
Roy Head Was a Great Spaz Dancer
And a hell of a singer, with a tight R&B band. “Treat Her Right” is a classic.
Aug 30th, 2019 by John Sieger
Joni Mitchell Captured the Magic of Woodstock
Her song "Woodstock" embodies the spirit of the famous festival, despite her not performing at it.
Aug 9th, 2019 by John Sieger
The Sheer Dazzle of Willie Dixon
The oh-so-underrated blues musician is crazy great on “If You're Mine.”
Jul 26th, 2019 by John Sieger
The Quiet Seduction of Joao Gilberto
Remembering the sweet Bossa Nova of Gilberto, who didn’t need to play loud.
Jul 12th, 2019 by John Sieger
