The other day, I stumbled upon an old music playlist that I haven’t listened to in awhile. The first song that came on was a ol’ favorite of mine, from Bert Jansch, “The Gardener”. Procrastinating another looming deadline, I decided to see just how many other garden related songs I had in my seemingly bottomless music library. Because, when my brain goes to wander, in situations like these, it doesn’t just take a quick little jaunt around the block….
So NOW,….with deadline, this very day, upon me…..I bring you……
EDDIE’s TOP 20
SONGS ABOUT GARDEN RELATED STUFF!!!
I actually had fun doing this! AND it turned out to be a pretty cool playlist, if I do say so m’self!! Any excuse to dig through my record collection, to revisit near-forgotten, hidden treasure & their memories. Ironically, most of the artists to fit the criteria, here, were more “staple artists” in all my compilations. Somehow, I didn’t necessarily think Don Covay was a big garden enthusiast, but worth a 2nd & 3rd look. Not a mention.
Songs are listed here, in no particular order, beginning with Bert, as he’s who the list started with. I hope you enjoy this music as much as I do! What’s your GARDEN PLAYLIST?? Share your “TOP 10 or 20” below!!
1.) “The Gardener”
Bert Jansch – Jack Orion (1966)
2.) “Sunset on the Sage”
Commander Cody & his Lost Planet Airmen – Live From Deep in the Heart of Texas (1973)
3.) “Bumble Bee”
LaVern Baker – Saved (1960)
4.) “When the Fields Are White with Daisies”
Norman Blake – Back Home in Sulphur Springs (1972)
5.) “Garden”
The Groundhogs – Thank Christ for the Bomb (1970)
6.) “Shade of the Old Apple Tree”
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott – Jack Elliott (1964)
7.) “Columbine”
Townes Van Zandt – Townes Van Zandt (1969)
8.) “When Springtime Comes Again”
John Fahey – Death Chants, Breakdowns & Military Waltzes (1963)
9.) “Green Pastures”
Emmylou Harris – Roses in the Snow (1980)
12.) “In the Garden”
Michael Hurley – Long Journey (1976)
11.) “Willow Tree”
Alton Ellis – Mr. Soul of Jamaica (1974)
10.) “Poppies”
Buffy Sainte-Marie – Illuminations (1969)
13.) “The Fields Have Turned Brown”
The New Kentucky Colonels (w/ Clarence White) – Live in Holland (1973)
14.) “Roses Blue”
Joni Mitchell – Clouds (1969)
15.) “Willow Garden”
Roscoe Holcomb – An Untamed Sense of Control (1965)
HEARTH and HOME HERALD 
The other day, I stumbled upon an old music playlist that I haven’t listened to in awhile. The first song that came on was a ol’ favorite of mine, from Bert Jansch, “The Gardener”. Procrastinating another looming deadline, I decided to see just how many other garden related songs I had in my seemingly bottomless music library. Because, when my brain goes to wander, in situations like these, it doesn’t just take a quick little jaunt around the block….
So NOW,….with deadline, this very day, upon me…..I bring you……
EDDIE’s TOP 20
SONGS ABOUT GARDEN RELATED STUFF!!!
I actually had fun doing this! AND it turned out to be a pretty cool playlist, if I do say so m’self!! Any excuse to dig through my record collection, to revisit near-forgotten, hidden treasure & their memories. Ironically, most of the artists to fit the criteria, here, were more “staple artists” in all my compilations. Somehow, I didn’t necessarily think Don Covay was a big garden enthusiast, but worth a 2nd & 3rd look. Not a mention.
Songs are listed here, in no particular order, beginning with Bert, as he’s who the list started with. I hope you enjoy this music as much as I do! What’s your GARDEN PLAYLIST?? Share your “TOP 10 or 20” below!!
Share this:
Like this: