Chicago Shorty
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Because the Chicago Bears will be in this year's Super Bowl, I feel its a good time to remind folks about Steve Goodman. Although he was first and foremost a CUBS fan, he was an avid sports fan, and absolutely in love with the City of Chicago. I suppose his best known song would be "THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS", although more people know ARLO'S version. 
Steve's songs have been covered by a who's who of Country, Folk, and Rock. His lyrics constantly and consistantly amaze and amuse. A true folk poet. No highbrow, studied, mannered, Paul Simonisms from Shorty, He prefered the styles and vocabulary of the everyman. No surreal flights of nightmare Dylanisms, just a very loving insight into the human heart n soul. He was a spiritual brother to Jim Croce in that respect, they both had a feel for the language, and the people who's lives are real close to the bone. They both had an instinctive understanding of the rhythms an flow of conversation, and their lyrics always had the easy roll-off-the-tongue feel, coupled with a razor wit and a gentle heart. We need more like Steve (and Jim). So many songwriters reach for THE BIG STATEMENT. Steve Goodman was more than happy to point out the joys and sorrows and fears and hopes found in the tiny folds of everyday life.If you're not familiar with Shorty's music, you owe it to yourself. Check him out.
Steve's songs have been covered by a who's who of Country, Folk, and Rock. His lyrics constantly and consistantly amaze and amuse. A true folk poet. No highbrow, studied, mannered, Paul Simonisms from Shorty, He prefered the styles and vocabulary of the everyman. No surreal flights of nightmare Dylanisms, just a very loving insight into the human heart n soul. He was a spiritual brother to Jim Croce in that respect, they both had a feel for the language, and the people who's lives are real close to the bone. They both had an instinctive understanding of the rhythms an flow of conversation, and their lyrics always had the easy roll-off-the-tongue feel, coupled with a razor wit and a gentle heart. We need more like Steve (and Jim). So many songwriters reach for THE BIG STATEMENT. Steve Goodman was more than happy to point out the joys and sorrows and fears and hopes found in the tiny folds of everyday life.If you're not familiar with Shorty's music, you owe it to yourself. Check him out.
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