Gillian Welch
My favourite Dylan song – by Mick Jagger, Marianne Faithfull, Tom Jones, Judy Collins and more
Bob Dylan is 80 today. But what’s his greatest song? Stars pick their favourite – and recall their own encounters, from Marianne Faithfull turning him down to Judy Collins whacking a policeman to get backstage
Interviews by Dave Simpson
24, May, 2021 @5:00 AM
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings: All the Good Times review – lockdown covers of Dylan and Prine
The pandemic hangs heavy in the long-term duo’s first album to share joint billing, and thrives when Welch leads
Jude Rogers
19, Feb, 2021 @8:30 AM
Barry Gibb: Greenfields – Gibb Brothers' Songbook Vol 1 review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
With subtle, beautiful arrangements, this foray into country-pop with covers by the likes of Dolly Parton, Jason Isbell and Gillian Welch is testament to the Bee Gees’ greatness
Alexis Petridis
07, Jan, 2021 @11:30 AM
Gillian Welch: Boots No 2: The Lost Songs, Vol 3 review – more riches after the flood
This final instalment of unpublished gems from Welch and David Rawlings doesn’t disappoint
Kitty Empire
15, Nov, 2020 @9:00 AM
Gillian Welch: Boots No 2: The Lost Songs, Vol 1 review – inspired outtakes from 2002
Spare yet perfectly formed, these discarded demos from Welch and David Rawlings – with more to come – offer riches galore
Phil Mongredien
09, Aug, 2020 @12:00 PM
Emmylou Harris on her greatest hits: 'I was arrogant enough to think I could survive a flop'
The singer-songwriter talks us through her career, including duetting with Gram Parsons, discovering Gillian Welch – and wondering why today’s country music doesn’t speak to her
Marissa R Moss
22, Nov, 2018 @12:24 PM
David Rawlings: Poor David’s Almanack review – his most Welch-like release by far
The guitar great delves deep into rural America on his third solo outing
Kitty Empire
06, Aug, 2017 @8:00 AM
Gillian Welch: Boots No 1: The Official Revival Bootleg review – a dream debut revisited
(Acony) (2 CDs)
Neil Spencer
20, Nov, 2016 @7:45 AM
Sarah Jarosz: Undercurrent review – classy modern Americana
(Sugar Hill)
Neil Spencer
19, Jun, 2016 @7:00 AM
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings review – a dark, masterful journey through American history
The Nashville-based duo’s sparse, harrowing country music may have a high bodycount, but their real talent is bringing their characters to life
Martin Farrer
09, Feb, 2016 @12:49 AM
Gillian Welch on the healing power of road trips: 'In every street sign there is poetry'
The Americana star and musical partner David Rawlings are embarking on a 7,000km-plus drive across Australia, taking in two laps of the east coast
Martin Farrer
26, Jan, 2016 @11:51 PM
Various: Look Again to the Wind review –homage to Johnny Cash’s radical 60s album
The country giant’s tribute to Native Americans is given an impressive makeover on its 50th anniversary, writes Neil Spencer
Neil Spencer
27, Sep, 2014 @11:04 PM
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