This gives me hope because what I said about Dave Grohl and Jackson Browne is also true of Mr. Two things I know are, as long as I write this blog I will share Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers songs, and as long as I feature Tom Petty I will share directly with his wonderful fan base.

I can’t express how much this means to me during such an uncertain transition. The engagement and heartfelt comments I have received have left me humbled and grateful. Time to Move On – When I announced my early retirement from a position, I have held for over 32 years I shared it on Facebook to my immediate contacts and then I said ‘what the hell’ and I introduced it to my on-line friends in the Tom Petty community. It is both fascinating and refreshing to know the breadth of his message. Whenever I share my posts with them, the views literally have representation from dozens of countries. His fans on Facebook comprise a wonderful global community. He writes such timeless and beautiful songs and you can get lost in the thoughtful lyrics. Music lovers, if you want to listen to a musician who can help you make sense of things through his lyrics you could do a lot worse than this artist. ‘Rock Me on the Water’ borders on prophetic. Yet another musician who seems to be a friend to all and enemy of none.

Rock Me on the Water – What I said about Dave Grohl, I repeat about Jackson Browne. If the world had more people like Dave Grohl we would be in a better place. What I do know is that he writes great songs and he seems to be universally revered. If he has a character flaw, I have not been able to detect it. Everlong – This was written as a celebration of Dave Grohl’s birthday and as an opportunity to salute one of the best people in music today. Here are the top three posts for January. “Turn off the news and turn up the music.” In the end, this project provides a great escape. By digging into the background, I gain a broader understanding which provides a deeper appreciation for both the songs and the songwriters. Since January of 2018 I have written 1422 features, and on each occasion I have learned more about the music and artists that I love. The truth is, this is also another benefit of writing this blog. It also helps me enjoy the song all over again. Part of the reason why I love doing the annual or monthly recaps is because it takes me back to the time of writing. Every time I include a Kinks song in a post this group takes the time to read it and engagement explodes. Top 10 Posts for 2021 – This retrospective that obviously included the top 10 blogs of 2021 received some strong engagement from my friends at The top five posts included two songs by The Kinks, ‘Living on a Thin Line’ and ‘Where Have All the Good Times Gone’. The song represents a fascinating example of the evolution of music over the last century, which is exactly why I write Ted Tocks Covers. Sorry to ruin your day if you haven’t read it, but ‘Black Betty’ has an origin in the oppression of Black people in post- Civil War United States. Warren Zevon fans may know that January is also Warren Zevon’s birth month.īlack Betty – A look back at the roots of a good time song. It also resides as the second most viewed Ted Tocks ever. Last month it was the second most viewed song. Since January of 2021 it has averaged more than 60 page views a month. Keep Me in Your Heart – This look back at Warren Zevon’s farewell album ‘The Wind’ continues to generate strong readership. The feature enjoyed readership from over 50 countries worldwide.īefore I move on to the top three original posts for January, I will share a couple of older posts that generated over 100 page views this month alone. For only the second month ever it exceeded 2600 page views.

Ted Tocks Covers began 2022 on a high note.

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