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Almanac Music: Country Roads, Take Me Home — Again and Again

October 28, 2025 by 6 Comments

John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ is a much loved song of many people as Mickey Randall and Claire found out in Bali.

Almanac Music: ‘King of Pain’ – Songs Involving Kings and/or Queens

October 24, 2025 by 175 Comments

This installment of KD’s long-running series on popular song themes focuses upon songs involving kings and/or queens. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.

Almanac (Film) Review: A Deep Dive Into ‘The Boss’

October 24, 2025 by 3 Comments

Ian Wilson offers his perspective on the Bruce Springsteen biopic ‘Deliver Me To Nowhere’ and suggests which artists might be next in line for similar showcasing.

Almanac Music: ‘Whole Lotta Love’ in Acland Street

October 23, 2025 by 3 Comments

The Bardens, Allan and Lorelle, had a great time on Ackland Street, highlighted by a two-hour Led Zeppelin tribute performed by the incredible Dallas Frasca.

Almanac Music: Good things come in very small packages

October 21, 2025 by 3 Comments

Luke Davies recalls the time he combined old and new music packaging to sell songs.

Almanac Music: Springsteen’s Vietnam Song

October 17, 2025 by 6 Comments

With the increasing amount of new documentaries released celebrating Bruce Springsteen’s career, Michael Sexton finds it timely to closely examine the depths and sentiments of Bruce’s often misinterpreted masterpiece, ‘Born in the USA’.

Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – International Style #7: Danish Artists Do Rare Dylan.

October 10, 2025 by 6 Comments

The global impact and influence of Bob Dylan is immeasurable and this is clearly reflected in Karl Dubrav’s latest offering of his continuing ‘Dylan Cover Songs: International Style’. Part #7 features ‘Danish Artists Do Rare Dylan’.

Almanac Music: ‘Doctor, My Eyes’ – Songs Involving Medicine

October 3, 2025 by 106 Comments

In this installment of his long-running series on popular song themes, Kevin Densley focuses upon songs involving medicine. The theme is seen in a broad way and could include songs mentioning doctors, nurses, names of particular medicines and the like. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.

Almanac Film Reviews: Spinal Tap Two – The End Continues

September 26, 2025 by 4 Comments

Ian Wilson has been to the movies and presents his thoughts about the new Spinal Tap movie, ‘Spinal Tap Two – The End Continues’.

Almanac Writing: 500 pieces for the Footy Almanac

September 25, 2025 by 8 Comments

Matt Zurbo (Old Dog) is a much loved member of the Footy Almanac community. His stories about sport – mainly footy, music, and life in general acknowledge his passion and substance for the written word, incorporating first hand experiences over many years. Matt reflects on his writing life, including a contribution of over 500 stories to the Footy Almanac. [Well done Matt, a fantastic effort! – Ed]