Kevin John Coyne

Discussion: When Bad Things Happen to Good Songs

December 13, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 28

Every once in a while, bad things happen to good songs. Exhibit A: Taylor Swift, “I’m Sorry”, at the Grammy Nominations Special: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBWwb-9vB6M What is your most painful example of When Bad Things Happen to

Various Artists, Ultimate Grammy Collection: Classic Country and Contemporary Country

December 13, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 1

Various Artists Ultimate Grammy Collection: Classic Country Contemporary Country Earlier this year, the Grammys celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with a series of compilations focusing on winners in different fields. Two of the best entries in

Discussion: Recommend a Track

December 12, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 16

I used to think that Dolly Parton’s early country tragedy songs were over the top. Then I heard some of Porter Wagoner’s, and realized that she’d actually toned down some of his excesses. Nothing is

Discussion: My Kind of Country

December 10, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 12

I’m really excited to announce that regular commenters J.R. Journey, Rainbow and Chris D. have launched their own blog: My Kind of Country. All three writers have been invaluable in their contributions on the comment

Discussion: iPod Check

December 9, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 41

This afternoon, it took me seventy minutes to get to my final and fifteen minutes to actually take it. It was the traffic jam to end all traffic jams, requiring navigations of Brooklyn and Queens

Discussion: Sad Christmas Songs

December 8, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 37

I can’t get this one out of my head this year: Merle Haggard, “If We Make it Through December” httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-IJxTd8dCo I love sad Christmas songs. Give me “Blue Christmas over “White Christmas” any day. What

Grammy Grace and Gratitude

December 8, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 8

Eschewing the “I never wanted it one anyway” posing of one of his most prominent peers, Kenny Chesney is loudly proclaiming his joy in getting a Grammy nomination: “I’m not gonna say that I gave

Discussion: Kennedy Center Honors

December 7, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 28

Since 1978, the Kennedy Center Honors have recognized outstanding contributions to the cultural arts. Presented by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, each year’s honorees attend a ceremony at the White House,

Classic Country Singles: Dolly Parton, “Coat of Many Colors”

December 7, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 16

Coat of Many Colors Dolly Parton 1971 Written by Dolly Parton When asked her favorite song among all those she has written, Dolly Parton always answers, “Coat of Many Colors.” It’s a true story from

Discussion: Recommend a Track

December 5, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 12

Tonight’s Recommend a Track, “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?”, has been recorded three times by its songwriter Dolly Parton. First, as a solo tune, it was the B-side to the 1982 version of “I