The Non-metal music thread

[robertlouis]

I first heard of him via Nanci Griffith and her cover of his song:

From Clare to Here was in my live set for years, as was this one by Don McLean, before I had the balls to play my own songs.

[runningdownthatdream]

From Clare to Here was in my live set for years, as was this one by Don McLean, before I had the balls to play my own songs.

Would love to hear your version......if you have a link send it to me please!

[robertlouis]

Would love to hear your version......if you have a link send it to me please!

Never recorded it, sadly. Maybe time for a revival.

In the meantime, a track from my favourite album of 2012.

[runningdownthatdream]

George Jones owns this song and Johnny Cash did a very good version too but I kinda like this one even better at the moment:



Really good, simple cover of a wonderful Leonard Cohen song:



Another good cover of a song made famous by the Dubliners and the Pogues:

[McLuvinladyboys]

Oh amy i think i just fell in love!! Waits is a genius. Truly.
Are you a fan more of early waits or later waits. I mean its all good but i am curious as to your taste. Hehe read that as you will

I'm a huuuuge blues fan personally, old school and new.



Also... Tom Waits. OMG Tom Waits!

[Ryz]

Nigguh hating up me? Fuck that bitch!

[robertlouis]

A lovesong to a city, in this case, ye gods, Middlesbrough. I love it. Chris Rea.

[Prospero]

[robertlouis]

Did you see her on Jools last week, Prospero?

Just as good as ever.

Now my favourite song from my favourite band, THE Band.

[Quiet Reflections]