This week I’m counting down my favorite works of arts and entertainment in 2022. Here’s what I’ve done so far: Monday: Movies/stage shows Tuesday: TV Wednesday: Books Today: Music! This category is the hardest one for me to stick to my goal of picking only works released in 2022 (or at least ones that surfaced in the U.S. in 2022). You know how it is with music—you overhear something at a coffee shop, or catch a snippet of a song at a party, or hear a tune over the credits of a TV show. It’s not new, always, but it might be new to you.
I’m 100% with you on Joni Mitchell and on seeing the video of Both Sides Now from Newport. Tears were streaming down my face at the poignancy of the lyrics at this stage of her life. And mine.
Watching that clip reminded me of the legendary Vince Gill at George Jones’ funeral. He had recently lost his brother after years of struggle, and he couldn’t get all of the vocals out on “Go Rest High on that Mountain.” But Patty Loveless carried him through it, and the rest of the way, he let his fingers do the singing. Reminds me, I need to check out more Patty Loveless.
Music we enjoyed in 2022…
Caamp - Lavender Days
Trampled By Turtles - Alpenglow
Amanda Shires - Take it Like a Man
Chatham Rabbits - If You See Me Riding By
I’m 100% with you on Joni Mitchell and on seeing the video of Both Sides Now from Newport. Tears were streaming down my face at the poignancy of the lyrics at this stage of her life. And mine.
Here’s an oldie but a goodie: https://youtu.be/4ftNA-AU0AA
Some 2022 likes:
- Trampled by Turtles - “Aplenglow”
- Dropkick Murphys - “This Machine Still Kills Fascists” (covers of Woody Guthrie songs. Very surprised. Not a bad song on the entire album)
- Steve Earle - “Jerry Jeff”
- Charley Crockett - “The Man From Waco”
- Amanda Anne Platt & the Honeycutters - “The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea”
P.S.: I listen to Dylan every, single day.
These are great picks. And thanks for listening to Dylan so I don't have to :)
Prob my fav 2022: Tyler Childers’ JUBILEE
While I’m here: Dylan = 🙌🏼
That Joni Mitchell performance brought tears to my eyes. You’d have to have a heart of stone for that not to touch you.
As you already said, Tommy. D’oh!
Great minds.
Sadly, I probably have to go with the old George Harrison charge, unconscious plagiarism. 😉
Brandi Carlisle has a light that will never dim.
Watching that clip reminded me of the legendary Vince Gill at George Jones’ funeral. He had recently lost his brother after years of struggle, and he couldn’t get all of the vocals out on “Go Rest High on that Mountain.” But Patty Loveless carried him through it, and the rest of the way, he let his fingers do the singing. Reminds me, I need to check out more Patty Loveless.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l11oCvBxnQ0