Sieger on Songs

Sieger on Songs: The Curious Case of “I Fought The Law”
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.

Sieger on Songs: Remembering Clydie King
Sieger on Songs

Remembering Clydie King

A wonderful back-up singer with Dylan and the Stones, she made everyone sound better.

Sieger on Songs: The Underrated Greatness of Ray Davies
Sieger on Songs

The Underrated Greatness of Ray Davies

Case in point: “Nothing In This World Can Stop Me Worryin’ ‘Bout That Girl”.

Sieger on Songs: “Ruby, Are You Mad?,” Love Song? Or?
Sieger on Songs

“Ruby, Are You Mad?,” Love Song? Or?

Bobby Osborne's singing on this Bluegrass song looks and sounds like magic.

Sieger on Songs: A Christmas Song You Can Dance To
Sieger on Songs

A Christmas Song You Can Dance To

The Waitresses’ “Christmas Wrapping” is an ‘80s song that’s a ton of fun.

Sieger on Songs: Macy Gray, a New Christmas Favorite
Sieger on Songs

Macy Gray, a New Christmas Favorite

Her version of “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” is a classic that will endure.

Sieger on Songs: The Sly Rhythmic Genius of Bo Diddley
Sieger on Songs

The Sly Rhythmic Genius of Bo Diddley

Consider “Who Do You Love,” for instance.

Sieger on Songs: Let Us Give Thanks for Roger Miller
Sieger on Songs

Let Us Give Thanks for Roger Miller

And for Paul Cebar, John Ziegler and Bob Reitman.

Sieger on Songs: Why Pete Seeger Still Endures
Sieger on Songs

Why Pete Seeger Still Endures

“Waist Deep In The Big Muddy” shows the folly of obeying a “big fool” of a leader.

Sieger On Songs: Emmylou Harris’ Classic “Making Believe”
Sieger On Songs

Emmylou Harris’ Classic “Making Believe”

It’s great country music, from a time when that was less of an exception.

Sieger on Songs: Yes, Paul McCartney Is Great
Sieger on Songs

Yes, Paul McCartney Is Great

And nothing shows his range better than “Eleanor Rigby”

Sieger on Songs: “Send In The Clowns”
Sieger on Songs

“Send In The Clowns”

Suddenly a topical song for our political era, and never better sung than by Judy Collins.