Month: December 2010

The Pogues – Fairytale Of New York

The Pogues – Fairytale Of New York The Pogues – “Fairytale of New York” This 1987 ode to those for whom the holidays aren’t necessarily happy comes from legendary Irish band The Pogues. The song tells a tale of an Irish immigrant couple confronting addictions and failed dreams at Christmastime in the Big Apple.  With… Read more »

Justin Townes Earle

Justin Townes Earle, son of musician Steve Earle and the namesake of Townes Van Zandt, is no stranger to the troubled times he sings about in his songs. The singer-songwriter struggled with drug addiction most of his life, but ultimately kicked the habit and put his life back in order. His blend of folk, blues,… Read more »

John Lennon – “Beautiful Boy” This track, from Double Fantasy, was written for Sean Lennon, John’s only child with Yoko. Released just three weeks before Lennon’s murder in front of the Dakota, the record became a commercial success after his death. This song shows the tender side of John, who was abandoned by his father… Read more »

Fitz & The Tantrums – MoneyGrabber

Fitz & The Tantrums – MoneyGrabber Fitz and the Tantrums – “Moneygrabber” Los Angeles soul group Fitz and the Tantrums came together after frontman Michael Fitzpatrick bought an old church organ and began to assemble songs for a solo record. He added friends to the band until it reached its current lineup, which released a… Read more »