Category Archives: Reviews

J.D. Souther with Jill Andrews at McCabe’s

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Thanks to the generosity of a Troubadour Tribune reader, I was able to see J.D. Souther‘s second of two shows at McCabe’s in Santa Monica on Sunday, July 17. It was a great night! Thank you, Linda! For those that … Continue reading →

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Read*Mezzanine likes Why

Posted on December 29, 2008 by

For its Greatest Songs of All-Time series, blogger Read*Mezzanine takes a look at Carly Simon’s collaboration with Chic for the song “Why” from the soundtrack to Soup For One. Creating a loping, reggae-tinged beat, [Bernard] Edwards and [Nile] Rodgers dressed … Continue reading →

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M M & M likes Joni Mitchell’s California & A Case of You

Posted on December 28, 2008 by

The blog Music, Musings and Miscellany is publishing a series of posts on the 20th century’s best 1000 singles, in alphabetical order. Joni Mitchell’s single “California” backed with “A Case of You” from her album Blue starts off part 10 … Continue reading →

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Pal-Item likes Carole King’s visit

Posted on December 28, 2008 by

The Palladium-Item reflects on the good, bad and memorable events of 2008. Carole King’s campaigning for Barack Obama in September is called “memorable” by the paper. Singer/songwriter Carole King appeared in Little Sheba’s banquet room to campaign for Democratic Presidential … Continue reading →

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Spitball Army likes Cat Stevens’ Mona Bone Jakon

Posted on December 28, 2008 by

The blog Spitball Army has posted The 2008 Top 10 List: Music, and makes room for some older albums that were either reissued or rediscovered over the past year. Cat Stevens’ album Mona Bone Jakon comes in at #13. I … Continue reading →

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Snicks likes Carly Simon’s You Know What To Do

Posted on December 28, 2008 by

The blog The 80′s According to Snicks is publishing a series of posts revealing The 100 Greatest Pop Singles of the 80′s. Carly Simon’s song “You Know What to Do” from her album Hello Big Man was ranked at #91. … Continue reading →

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Morning Call: Jackson Browne among year’s best concerts

Posted on December 27, 2008 by

The Morning Call has posted their concert reviewers’ picks for favorite shows of 2008, and Jackson Browne’s April 7th show in Reading, Pennsylvania.  The acoustic show by the troubadour of love — shining, tarnished, patriotic — felt like a love … Continue reading →

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Victorious Young Triads likes Off Of Wonderland

Posted on December 26, 2008 by

Blogger Victorious Young Triads has posted his list of the 20 Best Songs of the Year, and among them is Jackson Browne’s “Off of Wonderland” from his new album Time the Conqueror.

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GoodReads.com likes Girls Like Us

Posted on December 26, 2008 by

A user at GoodReads.com has written a review of Sheila Weller’s Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon – and the Journey of a Generation. Many of my friends went through experiences echoing those of these three women… … Continue reading →

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Dallas Observer: Time The Conqueror among best rock CDs by ‘older folk’ in 2008

Posted on December 24, 2008 by

The Dallas Observer has a very targeted list called The Five Best Rock CDs Made by Older Folk in 2008. Jackson Browne’s last album Time the Conqueror comes in at #3. Also recently turning 60, Jackson Browne is making some … Continue reading →

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