[Roger Penn]

All those on the list you posted definitely belong there, but for now I can just say that for my money one of my favorites is “I Want You.” The intro alone is worth the inclusion. Some of the solos are just plain Clapton-worthy. And it’s all so groundbreaking.

Second place would probably go to “Norwegian Wood.” I also like the Dylanesque “Her Majesty”. Very short, but great guitar. “Here Comes the Sun” for sure. I’m very surprised that “Rain” wasn’t on the list. Brilliant guitar work! And lastly, while not really a guitar song, in terms of my favorite lick, it would have to go to the opening and closing lick that repeats itself throughout “In My Life”. So simple but so beautiful.

[Roger Penn]

As an amateur photographer for years (I still use my own film darkroom), the Internet and digital photography is both a blessing and a curse. The blessings are obvious, but the curses include:
1. We are bombarded with people who think that just because they can use a camera, they should, and just because they take a bunch of crappy pictures, they’re “photographers.” (I mean, yes, technically…)
2. The number of brilliant photographers whose work is now more available and the sheer volume of amazing photos can make me feel despondent about my own work by comparison. Even my best work is now just another drop of water in a vast sea of great images.
3. The need to be a good photographer and take great “negatives” has been replaced by having a talent for using Photoshop and faking it.

All the same can be said about my work as a poet.

Your photos, Lisa’s and the others, are breathtaking, imaginative, intimate, and inspirational. Damn good photography and it constantly blows me away.

I wonder, do you ever feel the same about your music as I do about the photography and poetry (specifically point #2 above). Does the proliferation of great music because of the Internet ever make you question your own abilities or that you can’t possibly be heard in such a sea of excellent material? You both seem so grounded, confident, and with healthy perspectives, but I wonder if sometimes those thoughts don’t creep in.

[Roger Penn]

Thank you! It just doesn’t get any better.

[Roger Penn]

Amazing. I got mine the first week in January and I’m in Oregon, USA. The “delay” seems so arbitrary and random.

[Roger Penn]

Glad Dylan was brought up. Even he liked Hendrix’s version of All Along the Watchtower better than his own, and proceeded to perform it Hendrix’s way thereafter. While I personally don’t mind his singing, the fact that so many of his songs made other acts famous is a testament to his incredible and timeless songwriting.

[Roger Penn]

Didn’t get to chime in until I got home from work and now the horse is beaten to death. I took the question to be regarding songs ABOUT time, not just songs with the word “time” in the title, which includes many on that long list that was posted that have time in the title but aren’t about time at all.

Beatles song about time? How about “When I’m 64?”

While I immediately though of ones mentioned ad nauseam including Pink Floyd, Chambers Brothers, Jim Croce, Stones, Steve Miller, Dylan, etc. there are a few I didn’t see. Just off the top of my head, I’m sure I’m forgetting some good ones:
100 years – Five for Fighting
Cat’s in the Cradle – Harry Chapin
Last to Leave – Arlo Guthrie
Turpentine – Brandi Carlile
Only Time – Enya
Leaves That Are Green – Simon & Garfunkel

[Roger Penn]

I like the Bee Gees very much, but wouldn’t say I’m a huge fan or anything. I’m definitely not a country fan. However, I do enjoy hearing songs (especially iconic ones) redone in a totally different interpretation. My favorite version of “To Love Somebody” is probably the Animals, but it’s been covered by so many, including Hank Williams Jr.

[Roger Penn]

Yeah, I know, thanks Jacki. If it were a question of not being able to see it at all I would mysteriously wake up with COVID symptoms that morning and have to stay home. But still, it’s not the same missing all the online participation. And it’s going to make the last few hours of work go reeeeaaaalllllllyyyyy sssllllooooooowwwwllllyyyyyy…. knowing that it will be waiting for me at home after I get done! lol

[Roger Penn]

OMG Johnny, that’s awesome! LOL. Unfortunately, they’re already giving us the 24th as a bonus paid holiday to make up for COVID cancelling our Christmas party, so this isn’t too likely to work. But I may try to sneak a peak when no one is looking.