[quoting lyrics fromLand of the Navajo] turquoise landed when he threw it in the air. You know, that’s a Buddhist offering in the context of the Land of the Navajo. The white guy offers the indigenous person everything he can so he can redeem his spiritual connection – he throws the...
“Norwegian Wood” was John Lennon’s attempt to “write about an affair without letting my wife know I was writing about an affair,” and has the distinction of being the first pop song to use a sitar. Hank Williams Jr., Count Basie, and P.M. Dawn have all covered the song off th...
“Norwegian Wood” was John Lennon’s attempt to “write about an affair without letting my wife know I was writing about an affair,” and has the distinction of being the first pop song to use a sitar. Hank Williams Jr., Count Basie, and P.M. Dawn have all covered the song off th...
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” Wells had started writing the lyrics on a hot California day; when Tormé showed up, the two finished the song in less than an hour.
“Norwegian Wood” was John Lennon’s attempt to “write about an affair without letting my wife know I was writing about an affair,” and has the distinction of being the first pop song to use a sitar. Hank Williams Jr., Count Basie, and P.M. Dawn have all covered the song of...