Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs: International Style #6 – US Country Males Do Dylan

August 29, 2025 by 13 Comments

More fabulous insights to the music of Bob Dylan as Karl Dubravs examines cover versions by US male country singers of Bob songs.

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Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Bloodlines

June 15, 2022 by 9 Comments

Another cracking musical treat from Trevor Blainey that examines the parent and the progeny of some ‘Not Quite Bob’ greats.

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Almanac Music: Best Cover of An Elvis Hit

November 19, 2021 by 6 Comments

In this Friday’s column, KD writes about his nomination for the best cover version of an Elvis Presley hit: ‘Always On My Mind’ by the Pet Shop Boys. Further research told him he was certainly not alone in this opinion.

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Almanac Music (and lists): Top 20 Christmas songs of 2015 (or possibly ever)

December 24, 2015 by 9 Comments

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring except Paul Campbell’s top 20 and a bit Christmas songs. No carols allowed but you will find an Emilie-Claire, a Diana, a Sheryl and a few more.

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