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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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00:04:04

The Hopeful Essence of Cat Stevens' Lyrics

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/09/18

In this song, I believe (Yusuf) Cat Stevens is singing to a woman he yearns for in a Human form. On another level, he may be singing, aware or unaware, to the Divine Feminine. In either case, the object of Stevens’ love is unattainable in the present. Yet, I further believe, that the admirer (Stevens) continues to yearn for his beloved in the hope that he will, one day, meet her. In this sense, the song is hopeful rather than despairing. However one

00:03:28

Environmental Concerns In "Where Do The Children Play?"

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/09/01

Many of Yusuf/Cat Stevens’ songs convey underlying messages about childhood and the relationships between children and adults, such as ‘Father & Son’ and ‘Oh Very Young,’ to name a few. “Where Do the Children Play?” is no exception. It becomes increasingly timely with each passing day, given the environmental crisis we are facing. The song refers to the destruction of natural spaces caused by overdevelopment and industrialization. It asks a

00:03:28

Environmental Concerns In "Where Do The Children Play?"

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/09/01

00:03:23

Environmental Concerns in "Where Do The Children Play?"

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/08/30

00:03:44

Cat Stevens' Father And Son: A Personal Reflection

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/08/22

"Father and Son" is a song about the age-old story where the father’s vision for his son does not align with his son’s dreams for the future. Cat Stevens refurbishes the story with his unique and beautiful phrasing in the lyrics and melody. It has taken me some time to warm up to this song due to the violent rift I had with my father regarding my future. My Dad passed away in 2006, and now, in my older years, I can see and appreciate the opportunities he

00:03:44

Cat Stevens' Father And Son: A Personal Reflection

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/08/22

00:01:47

Exploring Life's Meaning In Cat Stevens" Lyrics

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/08/14

Far from old age, Cat Stevens wrote “Oh Very Young” when he was twenty-five. The wisdom in the song surpasses Stevens’ chronology with lines like, “You’re only dancin’ on this Earth for a short while.” Stevens contracted tuberculosis when he was nineteen, and it almost killed him. After that experience, Stevens kept an eye on the Big Picture. Always the explorer, Stevens sought the meaning and purpose of life, as illustrated in his songs like “On the Road

00:01:47

Exploring Life's Meaning In Cat Stevens" Lyrics

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/08/14

00:03:31

Why "Always On My Mind" Became A Hit For Willie Nelson

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/07/23

Willie Nelson made “Always On My Mind” one of his signature songs. Upon hearing the song for the first time, Nelson knew that he wanted to add “Always On My Mind” to his repertoire. Several recording artists, including Elvis Presley, released the song unsuccessfully. When Nelson recorded it in 1982, the song became a smash hit. Nelson’s sensitive rendition made the song a top 5 hit and a Grammy nomination. Wayne Carson wrote “Always” as an apology to his

00:03:31

Why "Always On My Mind" Became A Hit For Willie Nelson

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/07/23

00:05:14

"The Pretender:" Dreams Versus Ordinary Life

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/06/30

This song is about a man who gives up his dreams to live a life of routine monotony due to the crushing necessity of earning a living. In a 1997 interview with Mojo magazine, Browne said of this song: “I’m a big fan of ambiguity and its bountiful rewards, and ‘The Pretender’ is two things at once. It’s that person in all of us that has a higher ideal, and the part that has settled for compromise, like Truffaut says, there’s the movie you set out to make,

00:05:14

"The Pretender:" Dreams Versus Ordinary Life

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/06/30

00:05:12

"For A Dancer": Life Lessons In Jackson Browne's Lyrics

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/06/09

Jackson Browne wrote “For A Dancer” in memory of a modern dancer friend who died tragically in a fire. When Jackson’s wife, the model Phyllis Major, died suddenly in 1976, “For A Dancer” mysteriously took on a new meaning. “That’s how songs work,” Brown said in an interview. “They migrate into other parts of your life and other experiences.” Browne eventually played the song at the funerals of two other celebrity friends. And if one listens to the lyrics

00:05:12

"For A Dancer": Life Lessons In Jackson Browne's Lyrics

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/06/09

00:03:26

An Insight Into Jackson Browne's Unique Music

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/05/28

Jackson Browne's guitar techniques, lyrics, and melodies stand apart from the crowd. What he says through his music is sometimes searing, sad, and occasionally, happy. However, all of Browne's songs have something in common: an incredible sensitivity and beauty. Browne wrote "These Days" when he was only sixteen years old. Despite his youth, Browne demonstrated a keen sense of heartbreak. I'm not sure how a sixteen-year-old could feel the depth of

00:03:26

An Insight Into Jackson Browne's Unique Music

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/05/28

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

00:03:26

Discovering the Beauty of the Song "Cornflower Blue"

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/05/14

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

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