COPPERHEAD ROAD by STEVE EARLE. Story by Bill Arnott.
He was going to either live off-the-grid and plot conspiracy theories or start a band and write songs. He chose the latter, which made my life better.
JAMBALAYA by HANK WILLIAMS. Story by Baz Blakeney.
I remember one Bible belter with a velveteen voice telling us: “Jesus doesn’t need your money, but if I’m going to spread his word, I sure do”.
MIS’RY IS MY MIDDLE NAME by WARREN ELLIS and JOHN ELLIS. Story by Louise Maskell
A few seconds pass. His gaze goes behind the counter. To a small ornate wooden frame. And an image inside. “Is that Mary?” “No. It’s Jesus. It’s a da Vinci. From a museum in Amsterdam.”
EVERYTHING IS FREE by GILLIAN WELCH. Story by Paul B and Vin M
We write to each other. About writing, mostly. Its place in our lives. Its ups and downs. Its twists and turns.
OVER THE RAINBOW by EVA CASSIDY. Story by Luke R Davies
I came across a song that I hadn't listened to for ages, a song that when I first heard it, was a real life changing moment.
A PUB WITH NO BEER by SLIM DUSTY. Story by Marianne Lessels
Dicko invited me to a concert at the Mooroopna Mechanics Institute. On a Sunday night. To see Slim Dusty. I had heard and rejected Slim and his music.
LET’S DISAPPEAR by JOSH KRAJCIK. Fiction by Alice Richardson
I asked where she was going and she giggled. Said she didn’t know, didn’t care.
THE GAMBLER by KENNY ROGERS. Story by Angela Savage
Over the years, while my mother’s faith in Christianity declined, her belief in country music only increased.
IF I HAD A BOAT by LYLE LOVETT Story by Luke R Davies
Lovett covers a lot of styles, is a wonderful singer-songwriter who draws on the well of folk, blues, country and western swing.
I DON’T BELIEVE YOU’VE MET MY BABY by DOLLY PARTON Story by Rick Kane
I was led into the song by Dolly's beautiful, beguiling, tender, fragile, wistful and melodious voice.