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Singer-songwriter Marty Brown has been busy recording new music in Nashville, and we cannot wait for the new release. One of the recordings will be his official version of the song that launched his comeback career on America’s Got Talent, Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love.” Also, during recent studio sessions, he recorded the … Continue reading “Marty Brown: “King of Music Row””
Engelbert Humperdinck recently released a new album of duets, Engelbert Calling (2014). On one of the tracks, Willie Nelson joins Humperdinck on “Make You Feel My Love,” a song that Chimesfreedom has discussed as one of Bob Dylan’s Late Career Classics. This collaboration is somewhat unusual. I am guessing this recording is one of those … Continue reading “Willie Nelson and Engelbert Humperdinck: “Make You Feel My Love””
As a long-time fan of country singer-songwriter Marty Brown, I was happy to finally see him sing live with a relaxed intimate performance at Brian’s Backyard BBQ & Blues in Middletown, New York on Saturday, July 5. And I was not disappointed. Brown performed his main set solo with an acoustic Gibson guitar, and he … Continue reading “Marty Brown in Middletown, NY (Concert Review)”
Even if like me you have only periodically watched episodes of Glee, you will be moved by Lea Michele’s emotional performance of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love” from last night’s episode. The song is a moving tribute to Cory Monteith, Michele’s real-life and on-screen love who passed away of an accidental drug overdose … Continue reading “Lea Michele’s “Make You Feel My Love” Tribute to Cory Monteith”
Regular readers know Chimesfreedom has been a Marty Brown fan since he released four albums in the 1990s. A few years ago we wished for him to return to the national stage, and our hopes came true this summer when he became a contestant on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. As the season draws to a … Continue reading “The Great AGT Rebirth of Marty Brown”