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“Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More” Honors Duane Allman

Greg Allman's beautiful tribute song to his brother reminds us to keep on keepin' on
Posted on August 9, 2018 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More,” recorded by the Allman Brothers on their their third studio album “Eat a Peach,” was written by Greg Allman after his brother Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle crash in 1971. Most of the music … Continue reading →

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“The Sun is Burning” by Simon and Garfunkel

A powerful protest song about the effects of war and grief
Posted on January 25, 2018 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In the early 1960s, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the threat of nuclear war were on the minds of many Americans, including some of the most popular folk performers of the day. “The Sun is Burning” by Simon and Garfunkel … Continue reading →

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“Do You Realize??” Asks Us To Think About What’s Important

The Flaming Lips want us to wonder, "What's really important in life?"
Posted on August 24, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Flaming Lips’ heartfelt song “Do You Realize??” is also, perhaps, their most well-known. With nearly 4,000,000 views on YouTube, “Do You Realize??” asks us to think about life and how short it can be. It also urges us to … Continue reading →

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“The Long Road,” By Tiger Army

Song serves as a recollection of the songwriter's life and reminds us to cherish the good times
Posted on January 26, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Tiger Army’s wonderful song “The Long Road” could easily be re-named “My Life.” It’s a recollection of Nick 13’s (the songwriter) experiences — the people who’ve come in and out of his life; the relatively fleeting nature of it all; … Continue reading →

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”Fruit Tree” by Nick Drake

Nick Drake's gorgeous ode to tortured fame highlights life and death
Posted on September 8, 2015 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Few songs capture the artist’s life as perfectly as Nick Drake’s “Fruit Tree.” Drake’s own life was filled with anguish as he struggled with depression and addiction, eventually consuming him entirely at just 26 years old. Despite his tormented history, … Continue reading →

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