In 1970, heavy metal band Black Sabbath released their second album, Paranoid. With singles, "Paranoid" and "Iron Man", this was one of the albums in constant rotation when my group of friends got together when I was a teenager. The nearly 8-minute song "War Pigs", despite not being a single, was very popular with listeners. … Continue reading Surprising Songs Sung: First Aid Kit / War Pigs
First Aid Kit
To Sing for Your Idol
In my younger days, I was a big fan of Emmylou Harris. A country/folk singer with a down-to-earth performing style, she has a unique voice that can tell a powerful story through songs she writes or interprets. My sister and I saw her perform at an outdoor venue in Toronto many years ago and left … Continue reading To Sing for Your Idol
I'm Feeling This 