© Joan Currie
But I think my first love is acoustic music. – Graham Nash
My favorite ( mostly mellow) acoustic songs:
1. James Taylor – Sweet Baby James (Fire & Rain, You’ve Got a Friend, Copperline, etc.)
2. Glen Hansard – Falling Softly
3. Patti Griffin – Long Ride Home
4. Emmylou Harris – Red Dirt Girl
5. Joni Mitchell – Carey (with mandolin, too)
6. Bob Dylan – Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright
7. Harry Chapin – Cats in the Cradle
8. Glen Campbell – Wichita Lineman
9. Ricky Martin – Tu Recuerdo (with guitar and mandolin)
10. Simon and Garfunkel – Sound of Silence
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I have to say, though I’ve been in and out reading your blog, I had not run across this post before. I really like the songs :) I was listening to them while working. I really like the Emmylou Harris one, hadn’t listened to anything she wrote before. Acoustic music always brings me joy–both making it and listening!
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Thanks so much for your comment! I love all the songs from Emmylou Harris’ Red Dirt Girl CD! Warmly, Joan
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Was just re-listening to Blue a few days ago so finding this post is a coincidence! Pretty much anything Joni Mitchell does is amazing. :-) I’ve heard Sweet Baby James played live a few times by the man himself…Nice selection!
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Thanks so much for your comment! I love Joni Mitchell and share the Canadian sensibility that I hear in “Blue’s” lyrics and tone. I heard James Taylor play Sweet Baby James only once – but it was magical! Warmly, Joan
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Most, if not all are (country) orientated! Im sorry, but i found this post searching for some new Acoustic music to consider learning myself. All i keep finding is “what i’d describe as” country. Its frustrating! The is alot of other beautiful music out there besides country. I know that its a huge part of American culture but over here in england its not so popular.
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Thanks so much for your comment and international perspective! I will create another acoustic version that is not so American country-oriented. Best wishes! Joan
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yeah, that sounds good. Ill keep an eye out for another post. If its okay, i would like to make a suggestion. For you, or anyone that reads these comments. I recommend listening to “Explosions in the sky”. They are an American post rock instrumental band. Not the most popular genre, i know! But honestly, their music is truely beautiful. If you ever need to wind down or just chill. They probably have a song that could help you with that.
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Found the songs “Your Hand In Mine” and “First Breath After Coma” by Explosions in the Sky on YouTube. I really enjoyed the music – thanks!
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No p.roblem. Im glad you enjoyed it! Be sure to return the favour. I’m very eager to discover new music to listen to.
So please, any songs that you fink i may enjoy. I’d really appritiate some suggestions.
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Ooh, perfect choice. I would have to have ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ in there too though.
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A great suggestion! I agree. Best! Joan
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