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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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00:02:41

Another "Born to Run." Not the Bruce Springsteen song.

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/12/13

While searching for a video of Bruce Springsteen playing his iconic hit “Born to Run,” I stumbled upon a video of Emmylou Harris singing “Born to Run.” Now, here’s the fascinating surprise: Emmylou is singing an entirely different song written by Paul Kennerly. And this song really rocks. Released in 1982 as the second single from Harris’ album Cimarron, “Born to Run” reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Emmylou Harris

00:02:32

Acoustic Cover of Long May You Run

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/11/30

“Long May You Run” is written by Neil Young. The song came alive for me when I heard Emmylou Harris and her band perform it. Now in her seventies, Emmylou is still beautiful and sings like an angel, as attested to in the video I’ve included. After hearing Miss Harris’ version of the song, I began listening to many of her other reels on YouTube. She is a consummate, unique performer, not to mention beautiful. Emmylou’s music has remained consistently

00:05:48

The Truth In Money And Relationships Version 2

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/11/07

When the Eagles were a struggling group in Los Angeles, they noticed many beautiful women married to older, successful men. It posed the question: Were these women happy or unhappy? One night, while drinking in their favorite bar, they spotted a beautiful young woman. Alongside her, a fat, old, rich guy sat drinking. They were chatting, and apparently a couple. Glen Frey, the group’s leader, commented, “Look at her. She can’t hide those lying eyes.” The

00:05:48

The Truth in "Lyin' Eyes": Money and Relationships

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/11/06

00:02:43

Tequila Sunrise: A Cowboy's Life In Music

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/10/29

“Glenn Frey and Don Henley wrote this song together, and Frey sang lead. Along with “Desperado,” it was one of two songs they came up with in the first week that they started writing together. The songs formed the basis of the Eagles’ second album, with Frey and Henley comparing the life of a cowboy to that of a musician. “Tequila Sunrise” shows the transient nature of each lifestyle, as the singer falls for a woman who just wants to use him and move on

00:02:43

Tequila Sunrise: A Cowboy's Life In Music

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/10/29

00:02:38

How Cat Stevens' Early Song Became A Timeless Hit

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/10/11

Cat Stevens wrote “The First Cut Is The Deepest” when he was eighteen. At the time, he had no intention of becoming a worldwide star performer. He sold the song for thirty pounds to P.P. Arnold, a soul singer who lived near him in London. She released “The First Cut Is The Deepest” on her first album. It reached #18 on the U.K. charts in 1967. Eventually, Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crow covered the song, making it a major hit in America. Stevens released his

00:02:38

How Cat Stevens' Early Song Became A Timeless Hit

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/10/11

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

00:03:06

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,

00:02:31

Gordon Lightfoot's Sly Humor: "I'll Be All Right"

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/02/08

Here’s another Gordon Lightfoot tune that may not be as recognizable as many of his other songs that I’ve covered here. Somehow, “I’ll be Alright” crept into my consciousness, and I’m happy to offer my cover of the song in this post. To me, the song is as lovely and memorable as many of Lightfoot’s hits, including: “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Early Morning Rain,” and “Song For A Winter’s Night.” Please enjoy this remembrance of the one and only Gordon Lightfoot.

00:04:06

The Story Behind Bob Dylan's "Girl From The North...

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2025/01/27

"Girl From The North Country" is another one of those songs that popped into my head from out of nowhere. I can't decide if it's a message from the Beyond or just a little piece of my subconscious rising like a sunspot from the deep layers of my skin with aging. Whatever the case, "Girl From The North Country" is one of Dylan's earliest recorded songs, written in 1962 and released in 1962. Listening to it now, I find the ballad enchanting. As a young adult, I followed Dylan's

00:04:10

Guitar And Vocal Cover Of "If You Could Read My Mind"

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2024/10/31

I’m watching an interesting film titled “If You Could Read My Mind.” The Canadian documentary is about the life and career of Gordon Lightfoot. Lightfoot arrived in downtown Toronto as a young man after growing up in Oridella, a small rural Canadian town. Since there were no clubs to play in at the time, Gordon landed a job in a bank to earn a living. Lightfoot was about to earn a promotion when he told his manager that he had decided to leave the bank to accept a role as an

00:03:01

Cover of Nancy Griffith's "Once In A Very Blue Moon"

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2024/10/24

Nanci Griffith introduced her third album with its title song, "Once in a Very Blue Moon," on the Austin City Limits TV show in 1984. She sang to a live audience with her typical, bold, and beautiful voice, which continues to endear this singer/songwriter to millions of people around the world after her passing. This poignant song could easily sound sad, but not the way Nanci performs it. With her crystal-clear voice, it actually sounds uplifting. A quality comes through

00:03:48

Acoustic Guitar Cover of Bob Seeger's "Against The Wind"

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2024/09/08

“Against the Wind” is regarded as one of Bob Seeger’s best songs. The lyrics are replete with the songwriter’s reflections on his youth, past relationships, and music career. The metaphor of running against the wind came from Seeger’s high school days, where he ran on the track team. Seeger created his eleventh album, “Against the Wind,” intending to record hit songs. In other words, the artist wasn’t overly concerned with aesthetics. He wanted to make a commercially viable

00:02:42

Acoustic Guitar Cover of Creedence Clearwater...

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2024/08/31

John Fogerty wrote this song, in part, for his son, Josh. Josh was three years old at the time, and John could barely wait for his son to hear him sing the song on the radio, especially the part that goes: "Doot doot doo lookin' out my back door."The song's chorus references a passing parade. Fogerty says the lyric is inspired by a Dr. Seuss book he read as a child, "To Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street." Some people say the lyric "Won't you take a ride on the flying spoon" is a reference to

00:02:42

Acoustic Guitar Cover of Creedence Clearwater...

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2024/08/31

John Fogerty wrote this song, in part, for his son, Josh. Josh was three years old at the time, and John could barely wait for his son to hear him sing the song on the radio, especially the part that goes: "Doot doot doo lookin' out my back door." The song's chorus references a passing parade. Fogerty says the lyric is inspired by a Dr. Seuss book he read as a child, "To Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street." Some people say the lyric "Won't you take a ride on the flying spoon" is

00:02:48

A Beautiful Ode to Life: Silent Sunlight

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2024/08/19

Cat Stevens ( Yusuf Islam) has never publicly said what this song is about, so we are left to offer our own interpretations. When I read the lyrics, I get a picture of a farmer of indiscriminate age waking up at the crack of dawn and looking out through a window at his fields. At the very instant when the sun rises, there is barely sound. Our farmer reflects back on his youth and how it felt every day to awaken with a song in his heart and the dreams he envisioned to pursue. The

00:03:14

Acoustic Guitar & Vocal Cover of "Danny's Song" by...

Heart Banter by David Gittlin ·

2024/08/13

Most of the lyrics in "Danny's Song" were inspired by a letter Kenny Loggins' brother, Dan, wrote to him in 1968 after Dan's son, Colin, was born. In the letter, Dan said he planned to marry the boy's mom, Sheila, and they planned to move to Berkley, California, even though they had no money. Kenny Loggins wrote the song in 1970 and released it as a single. It went nowhere. Later that year, Kenny teamed up with Jim Messina and released the song on their first album, "Sittin'

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