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Dylan Cover Songs: Every Song Vol.10 ~ Outtakes, Demos, Singles Only & Co-Writes (May 1964 – November 1965)

June 23, 2026 by 6 Comments

Another fantastic edition from Karl Dubravs of his ‘Dylan Cover Songs: Every Song’. Volume 10 features Outtakes, Demos, Singles Only & Co-Writes (May 1964 – November 1965). Kick back and enjoy!

Almanac Music: ‘Oh Boy’ – Songs Referencing the Words ‘Boy’ and/or ‘Boys’

June 19, 2026 by 107 Comments

In this instalment of his long-running series on popular song themes, KD deals with songs referencing the words ‘boy’ and/or ‘boys’. As is always the case, readers’ contributions are warmly welcomed.

Almanac Music: ‘Joe Harper Saturday Morning’ and on other occasions

June 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Van Morrison, an Irish rock song, and a Scottish footballer – Peter Crossing manages to join the dots.

Bob Dylan By the Numbers

June 10, 2026 by 22 Comments

Damian Balassone contributes a uniquely numerical take on Bob Dylan lyrics (and titles). And he asks for readers’ contributions.

Almanac Racing: One Hundred Ways to Lose Your ‘Couta’ – A Broken Punter’s Lament

June 5, 2026 by 2 Comments

Wayne Peake has created ‘A Broken Punter’s Lament’ to the tune of Paul Simon’s ’50 Ways to leave Your Lover’.

Almanac Music: Geography, geometry and the cartography of loss… revisiting Jimmy Webb’s ‘By the Time I Get to Phoenix’

May 26, 2026 by 50 Comments

The Footy Almanac revisits this Almanac classic from 2015, which even drew the attention of the great man Jimmy Webb himself. Make yourself a cup of tea and sit down with Cranky Pete’s wonderful discussion of ‘By the Time I Get to Phoenix’.

Almanac Song Lyrics: My Beautiful German Ex-Girlfriend

May 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Instead of a poem, this Monday it’s a song lyric from Kevin Densley. He says the song is about ‘youthful love’. [Shades of Dolly Parton too, perhaps. Ed.]

Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – International Style #11: Dylan’s Favourite Dylan Covers

May 24, 2026 by 7 Comments

To celebrate Bob Dylan’s 85th birthday today, Part 11 of Karl Dubravs’ incredible ‘Dylan Cover Songs – International Style’ series features cover versions of Dylan songs that Bob himself acknowledges as his favourites.

Almanac Music: Happy 85th Birthday Bob! – ‘May You stay Forever Young! – Bob Dylan Top 20

May 24, 2026 by 18 Comments

It’s Bob’s 85th birthday today. Col reprises this previous post featuring his top 20 favourite Bob Dylan songs. Happy birthday Bob! ‘May You Stay Forever Young’.

Almanac Music: Mike Rudd, Spectrum and the Enduring Power of ‘I’ll Be Gone’

May 23, 2026 by 3 Comments

Along with many other Mike Rudd fans, Richard Griffiths attended Chris Franklin’s documentary ‘Someday I’ll Have Money’ and presents a review of the event.