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Heart Banter by David Gittlin

David Gittlin

Featuring acoustic guitar and vocal covers performed the way my favorite artists play them.

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00:03:26

Discovering the Beauty of the Song "Cornflower Blue"

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/05/14

I first heard "Cornflower Blue" as the opening song on Kate Wolf's 1983 double album "Give Yourself to Love." As I listened to the album many times over, "Cornflower Blue" grew on me (no pun intended). I began to appreciate the exquisite beauty in the lyrics and in Kate's lovely singing voice. Oftentimes, songs like this one will find their way into my heart, and I feel compelled to play them myself. With this song, I had my doubts. The chances were

00:03:01

Nanci Griffith Remembers The Dust Bowl Days With...

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/05/09

“Pluck” is the word that comes to mind when I think of Nanci Griffith and her music. In terms of stature, Nanci can be described as diminutive, or perhaps petite is a better, if overused, description. Ironically, the essence of Nanci Griffith is anything but small. She imbued her songs with a crystal clear, powerful voice and confident stage presence. In her simple way, Griffith is remembered as a giant among country and folk singer/songwriters. With

00:03:01

Nanci Griffith Remembers The Dust Bowl Days With...

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/05/09

00:02:34

"Brother Warrior" Kate Wolf's Vision of a New World

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/04/28

There is beauty within us. There is beauty everywhere in the world. All we have to do is to want to feel it and see it. Even in the midst of darkness, this is the dawn of a new age. It may be difficult to believe or see it, but it’s happening. Nothing can deny us our destiny in love. Not doubt. Not ignorance. Not fear. Some of us are at the forefront of this new world. Kate Wolf was one of these visionaries. I’m a great admirer of her work and her

00:02:34

"Brother Warrior" Kate Wolf's Vision of a New World

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/04/28

00:02:59

The Magic of Moonshadow: Embracing Life's Moments

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/04/25

In a 2009 interview, Cat Stevens (by then Yusuf Islam) is quoted as saying: “I was on holiday in Spain. I was a kid from the West End of London--I never got to see the moon on its own. In the dark, there were always streetlamps. So there I was on the edge of the water on a beautiful night with the moon glowing, and suddenly I looked down and saw my shadow. I thought that was so cool; I’d never seen it before.” The song is about finding hope in any

00:02:59

The Magic of Moonshadow: Embracing Life's Moments

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/04/25

00:04:12

Cover of Gordon Lightfoot's Song "Carefree Highway"

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/04/09

On a musical tour of the Western United States, Gordon Lightfoot discovered a highway sign that read, "Carefree Highway." The words on the sign led Gordon to write a song about a carefree lifestyle and a lost love. Ligtfoot put the lyrics away in the glove compartment of his car. Eight months later, Gordon wrote the music for "Carefree Highway" after almost forgetting about the song. Wouldn't you know that the song became one of Lightfoot's biggest

00:04:12

Cover of Gordon Lightfoot's Song "Carefree Highway"

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/04/09

00:03:12

An Emerging Folk Icon: Guitar And Vocal Cover of "The...

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/03/27

Tom Paxton released "The Last Thing On My Mind" in 1964 on his album, Ramblin' Boy." The song became one of Paxton's biggest hits. Paxton's hit song was one of the first I learned some forty years ago when I started playing the guitar. This is the first time I've released my cover publicly. The themes of the song include friendship, loss, and the passage of time. Here's my cover.

00:03:20

An Emerging Folk Icon: Guitar And Vocal Cover of "The...

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/03/27

Tom Paxton released "The Last Thing On My Mind" in 1964 on his album, Ramblin' Boy." The inspiration for the song came from Dave Van Ronk and Bob Dylan's versions of "He Was A Friend of Mine." This lost love ballad became one of Paxton's biggest hits. He is also known for his protest songs against the Vietnam War and other social injustices. (What Did You Learn In School Today?) "The Last Thing On My Mind" was one of the first songs I learned some

00:02:43

"Have You Ever Seen The Rain" A Change In Meaning

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/03/21

John Fogerty wrote "Have You Ever Seen The Rain" about his brother, Tom Fogerty, who left Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1971 at the apex of the band's popularity. The departure of his brother was a sad time for John Fogerty. Eventually, the hurt healed, and the meaning of the song changed for John. In his own words, "This song was originally written about a very sad thing that was going on in my life. But I refuse to be sad now. These days, this song reminds me of my little

00:02:43

"Have You Ever Seen The Rain" A Change In Meaning

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/03/21

00:02:23

A Transcendent Voice

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/03/14

The voice I'm referring to belongs to Kate Wolf. She wrote and performed (mostly in her native California) over 200 songs. Her music comes directly from the heart and tends to be bittersweet. A recording of Kate playing a song by Tom Paxon called “Hold On to Me Babe” drew me to Wolf’s music again. Her voice is transcendent, as it is in most of her recordings. I haven’t been listening to Kate’s music lately, and her version of Paxon’s song reminded me of the beautiful realms she

00:02:23

A Transcendent Voice

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/03/14

00:02:45

Guitar And Vocal Cover Of Across The Great Divide

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/03/12

I’ve always wanted to learn Kate Wolf’s guitar-picking style. Granted, she plays every song she’s written differently, but I just wanted a glimpse. Since Kate has mostly been an under-the-radar, brilliant singer/songwriter, no one has taken the time to create an accurate tutorial of her guitar method. That is until now. My go-to-teacher, Jerry Lamberth, best known for his unequaled guitar tutorial site (Jerry’s Guitar Bar,) has finally posted the first of what I hope will be

00:02:45

Guitar And Vocal Cover Of Across The Great Divide

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/03/12

00:03:06

Exploring Bob Dylan’s "Tomorrow Is A Long Time"--A...

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/03/06

Bob Dylan recorded the first version of “Tomorrow Is A Long Time” in 1962. He didn’t release it until 1971 on his “Greatest Hits Album.” Oddly, Ian and Sylvia were the first recording artists to release the song in 1963 on their album “Four Strong Winds.” The song is about longing for a loved one, specifically Suze Rotolo, who Dylan dated from 1961 to 1964. It is widely believed that another Dylan song, “Girl From The North Country,” is also about Rotolo. Here’s my cover.

00:04:13

Why Marc Cohn Won a Golden Globe for Best New Artist

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/02/27

Is Marc Cohn a one-hit wonder? The answer, in a word, is “yes.” That being said, Walking in Memphis is a noteworthy accomplishment for a man who has spent most of his career steadfastly under the radar. To his credit, Marc won a Golden Globe Award in 1991 for Best New Artist. Now, well into his fifties, Cohn is still touring with an ambitious schedule ahead in 2023. Working on this song made me wonder: What made Elvis Presley so popular? In case you may be wondering too,

00:03:05

I Thought I Was A Child

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/02/23

My cover of Jackson Browne's song which is about his search for love and the wisdom of an older woman.

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