Tag Archives: Music

As The Music Plays #11 — Piano Man

Posted on 03/30/2024 by Andrew Reynolds

This is a series of posts about the music I play while writing. This time we’re up to Piano Man by written and sung by Billy Joel. Released in 1973 first as a single and then on his album, Piano … Continue reading →

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As The Music Plays #9

Posted on 02/11/2024 by Andrew Reynolds

This is a series of posts about the music I play while writing. This time we’re up to Try To Remember. This is a song about nostalgia and was originally written for the 1960 play The Fantasticks. The song’s lyrics … Continue reading →

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As The Music Plays #7

Posted on 01/07/2024 by Andrew Reynolds

This is a series of posts about the music I play while writing. This time we’re at City of New Orleans. This song was written by Steve Goodman in 1971 and likely the most famous version of the song was … Continue reading →

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Play the Fife Lowly

Posted on 08/27/2018 by Andrew Reynolds

Heather and I often watch reruns of Lawrence Welk shows. It’s a reminder of older days and the music that was one part of my childhood. From time to I’ll hear a song that I once played on the piano … Continue reading →