Sieger on Songs
The Curious Case of “I Fought The Law”
A Crickets song without Buddy Holly became hit for young singer who suffered grisly death.
Feb 7th, 2019 by John Sieger
Remembering Clydie King
A wonderful back-up singer with Dylan and the Stones, she made everyone sound better.
Jan 25th, 2019 by John Sieger
The Underrated Greatness of Ray Davies
Case in point: “Nothing In This World Can Stop Me Worryin’ ‘Bout That Girl”.
Jan 10th, 2019 by John Sieger
“Ruby, Are You Mad?,” Love Song? Or?
Bobby Osborne's singing on this Bluegrass song looks and sounds like magic.
Dec 28th, 2018 by John Sieger
A Christmas Song You Can Dance To
The Waitresses’ “Christmas Wrapping” is an ‘80s song that’s a ton of fun.
Dec 21st, 2018 by John Sieger
Macy Gray, a New Christmas Favorite
Her version of “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” is a classic that will endure.
Dec 13th, 2018 by John Sieger
The Sly Rhythmic Genius of Bo Diddley
Consider “Who Do You Love,” for instance.
Nov 30th, 2018 by John Sieger
Let Us Give Thanks for Roger Miller
And for Paul Cebar, John Ziegler and Bob Reitman.
Nov 23rd, 2018 by John Sieger
Why Pete Seeger Still Endures
“Waist Deep In The Big Muddy” shows the folly of obeying a “big fool” of a leader.
Nov 7th, 2018 by John Sieger
Emmylou Harris’ Classic “Making Believe”
It’s great country music, from a time when that was less of an exception.
Oct 29th, 2018 by John Sieger
Yes, Paul McCartney Is Great
And nothing shows his range better than “Eleanor Rigby”
Oct 11th, 2018 by John Sieger
“Send In The Clowns”
Suddenly a topical song for our political era, and never better sung than by Judy Collins.
Aug 15th, 2018 by John Sieger
