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Should I revise my interpretation of Springsteen’s “House of 1000s Guitars”?

John Fea   |  May 20, 2022

Back in 2020, shortly after the release of Bruce Springsteen's album Letter to You, I offered an interpretation of the song "House of 1000 Guitars." It was a fairly … [Read more...] about Should I revise my interpretation of Springsteen’s “House of 1000s Guitars”?

Bruce Springsteen awarded Woodie Guthrie Prize

John Fea   |  May 15, 2021

From the Woody Guthrie Center website: The Woody Guthrie Prize is given annually to an artist who best exemplifies Woody Guthrie’s spirit and work by speaking for … [Read more...] about Bruce Springsteen awarded Woodie Guthrie Prize

Nine Springsteen lyrics that won him the Woody Guthrie Prize

John Fea   |  May 6, 2021

Bruce Springsteen will be awarded the Woody Guthrie Prize on May 13, 2021. Here is NJ.Com: Bruce Springsteen can add another award to his many accolades as … [Read more...] about Nine Springsteen lyrics that won him the Woody Guthrie Prize

Song of the Day

John Fea   |  January 30, 2021

"So Familiar": … [Read more...] about Song of the Day

Avett Brothers Bassist Bob Crawford Talks History

John Fea   |  November 19, 2019

Check out Ashley Layne's Substream Magazine interview with Bob Crawford, bass player for the Avett Brothers.  Then go to Episode 53 of The Way of Improvement Leads … [Read more...] about Avett Brothers Bassist Bob Crawford Talks History

Song of the Day: Nostalgia Upon Nostalgia

John Fea   |  June 28, 2019

I am really enjoying Bruce Springsteen's new album Western Stars.  Like I usually do when Springsteen releases a new album, I have been listening to Western Stars on … [Read more...] about Song of the Day: Nostalgia Upon Nostalgia

Take a History Course on Dolly Parton

John Fea   |  April 24, 2017

Jacey Fortin of The New York Times reports on a history course at the University of Tennessee focused on the life and times of country singer Dolly Parton.  The course … [Read more...] about Take a History Course on Dolly Parton

An Amazing Cover of Led Zeppelin's "Going to California"

John Fea   |  February 25, 2016

Amy Lee has an amazing voice: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEr8H4B8DAo&w=560&h=315] … [Read more...] about An Amazing Cover of Led Zeppelin's "Going to California"

Song of the Day

John Fea   |  August 22, 2015 2 Comments

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ga_M5Zdn4] … [Read more...] about Song of the Day

“Is There Room in Heaven for Those Who Work in Hell?”

John Fea   |  April 22, 2014

In a previous post I mentioned that we are studying Gettysburg this week in my Pennsylvania History class.  I should have added that my students are reading about the … [Read more...] about “Is There Room in Heaven for Those Who Work in Hell?”

Pete Seeger, R.I.P.

John Fea   |  January 29, 2014

In case you have not heard yet, Pete Seeger passed away yesterday[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE4H0k8TDgw][youtube … [Read more...] about Pete Seeger, R.I.P.

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