tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post1019795603424452375..comments2024-03-28T17:39:34.611-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Please Don't Stop the MusicJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76502429970670986902016-10-02T11:34:54.254-04:002016-10-02T11:34:54.254-04:00Holy shivers! What a title. What a story. And he...Holy shivers! What a title. What a story. And hey, any book with a protagonist named Chris "Woody" Guthrie has got my interest.<br /><br />Leonard Cohen can be a pretty good source. Last Year's Man, No Way to Say Goodbye, Death of a Ladies' Man and his latest release, You Want it Darker. Heck, just go read his title lists. <br /><br />And as mentioned by several, check out Billy Joel's too.<br />Susan Dhttp://www.susandaly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23585287120930751512016-10-01T20:40:20.048-04:002016-10-01T20:40:20.048-04:00Love your method, Steve!Love your method, Steve!Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10868769554919319712016-10-01T17:36:36.810-04:002016-10-01T17:36:36.810-04:00And hey --I'm still up for the anthology ! A H...And hey --I'm still up for the anthology ! A Hard Days Nught?<br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41061852783797836862016-10-01T17:35:41.952-04:002016-10-01T17:35:41.952-04:00I have to say--titles have been going through my h...I have to say--titles have been going through my head all day! Steve good luck with your writing .. Cannot wait to hear what happens ! XxxxHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77983672992123519952016-10-01T16:43:35.833-04:002016-10-01T16:43:35.833-04:00Jim, I have several of your suggestions on my list...Jim, I have several of your suggestions on my list already, so I guess we're on the same channel. The Allman cover of Sonny Boy Williamson's One Way Out is one of my favorites, and I keep telling myself I'll use it somewhere. And I perform "Done Somebody Wrong," which they cover from Elmore James fairly often when I play, leaning more toward Elmore's version.<br /><br />Kathy, I have several of the Soul and R & B titles you suggest, too. And I only recently found a copy of Shorty Long's earlier version of "Devil With a Blue Dress." I'd never heard it except Mitch Ryder's cover. <br /><br />An anthology based on one title like Hank suggested could be a lot of fun, but how do you pick just one title?<br /><br />Thanks again to the Reds for having me here and to everyone who dropped by with ideas.<br />Steve Liskowhttp://www.steveliskow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38774783690874582042016-10-01T15:33:17.556-04:002016-10-01T15:33:17.556-04:00Mary Higgins Clark has lots of book titles that ar...Mary Higgins Clark has lots of book titles that are the same as song titles (As Time Goes By, I've Got You Under My Skin, The Shadow Of Your Smile, The Melody Lingers On)<br /><br />Hank-I lived in northern Indiana growing up in the same time frame as you so maybe I was one of your members in the Beatles Fan Club??? What fun!! Loved me some Beatles and still do.<br /><br />I would love to see someone put together an anthology with a song title and all stories would relate to that title--kind of what Hank suggested.<br /><br />Your books sound intriguing, Steve, I'll add to my TBR pile!!!Debi Huffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61438371844393770332016-10-01T14:17:58.430-04:002016-10-01T14:17:58.430-04:00Didn't Walter Mosely write Devil in a Blue Dre...Didn't Walter Mosely write Devil in a Blue Dress?<br /><br />How about All Along the Watchtower (Dylan again), Son of a Preacher Man, I Can't Help Myself, Season of the Witch? Lotsa possibilities in the Allman Brothers and Little Feat catalogs: Done Somebody Wrong, One Way Out, Midnight Rider, All that You Dream, Mercenary Territory, Spanish Moon...Jim Collinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25498786885099773462016-10-01T14:06:24.556-04:002016-10-01T14:06:24.556-04:00I love creative, clever titles, and, Steve, yours ...I love creative, clever titles, and, Steve, yours are certainly that. And, I think you're right that people recognizing the title will form a connection that leads to reading the book. Now that I've been fortunate to meet you and your books here on Jungle Reds, I look forward to discovering the titles' musical ties and reading the stories within. <br /><br />Hank, you never cease to amaze me. Past vice-president of the Midwest chapter of the National Beatles Fan Club? Your cool level has just soared! And, of course, we all want to hear more about it. I hope you're having a grand time at the Bar Harbor festival. <br /><br />Oh, song titles for book titles? How about from The Platters, "The Great Pretender" or "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." Fats Domino's "Ain't That a Shame." Julie London's "Cry Me a River." Or, my favorite would be "Devil with a Blue Dress On" by Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86518331752347086382016-10-01T13:29:02.474-04:002016-10-01T13:29:02.474-04:00I m in Bar Harbor at a wonderful mystery festival-...I m in Bar Harbor at a wonderful mystery festival--and such fun to sneak in and hear you all! Wouldn't it be fun to pick one title --and have each of us write a story? And think how different each would be! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8357826929123319282016-10-01T13:08:01.113-04:002016-10-01T13:08:01.113-04:00Di,
Dick Wagner, who wrote many of Alice Cooper...Di,<br />Dick Wagner, who wrote many of Alice Cooper's songs, also blurbed Blood On the Tracks. He was from Michigan, and my classmate's ex-husband played in his first band. It gets kind of incestuous, doesn't it? Dick was one of the great unknown rock pioneers and passed away a couple of years ago. Every year now, I perform "Only Women Bleed" on his birthday and the anniversary of his passing as a tribute to him. That's another possible title, but maybe a little too creepy?Steve Liskowhttp://www.steveliskow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10766418290843705902016-10-01T13:00:37.268-04:002016-10-01T13:00:37.268-04:00Billy Joel is a favorite of mine. How about We Did...Billy Joel is a favorite of mine. How about We Didn't Start the Fire...?Sheila Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444737798319597136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42139592117118043682016-10-01T12:42:22.338-04:002016-10-01T12:42:22.338-04:00What a great idea, Steve. Love the idea of a whole...What a great idea, Steve. Love the idea of a whole series based on Beatles songs. My Pomapoo, Penny Lane, suggests her name for starters. We also had a cat, Lucy, in the sky, etc. There's a lot of titles here. Now all you have to do is write, right? Ann in Rochesternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43301216348140347752016-10-01T11:12:46.022-04:002016-10-01T11:12:46.022-04:00Another, by Alice Cooper, Welcome to my Nightmar...Another, by Alice Cooper, Welcome to my Nightmare. <br /> Di Eats the Elephanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067737807348338927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19713317844322681282016-10-01T10:51:31.484-04:002016-10-01T10:51:31.484-04:00Oh. Yes, Folsom something Blues....prison?
Or ...Oh. Yes, Folsom something Blues....prison? <br />Or in the mainstream question again, how about "Tie a yellow ribbon," truncating the original title. Di Eats the Elephanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067737807348338927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39130086895744037282016-10-01T10:51:28.963-04:002016-10-01T10:51:28.963-04:00It's fun for me, as a reader, to try to parse ...It's fun for me, as a reader, to try to parse out where titles come from, so thanks for the insider info, Steve. One of my daughters lives outside of Detroit (Birmingham), and they've seen the younger Seger having dinner at the same place (I mix them up). <br /><br />Wally Lamb's titles often have something to do with songs: She's Come Undone, Wishin' & Hopin", I Know This Much is True. If his other two do as well the reference escapes me. <br /><br />The JP Kinkaid books sound great, with interesting and layered characters. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79121450266831836632016-10-01T10:16:08.740-04:002016-10-01T10:16:08.740-04:00"Sympathy for the Devil" was a title use..."Sympathy for the Devil" was a title used by Jerrilyn Farmer in her first Madeline Bean book. It won the Macavity award (and was nominated for an Anthony and Edgar) as best first mystery. Miss her!Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86830611155122400592016-10-01T10:09:46.592-04:002016-10-01T10:09:46.592-04:00Hank, thanks for letting me participate here.
I d...Hank, thanks for letting me participate here.<br /><br />I don't listen to music while I write, but I do a lot of my planning and editing at the health club where music is always on...even if it's not "my" music. And I play guitar about an hour a day. I stare at the keyboard I've never quite learned to play occasionally, too.<br /><br />Wasn't Sympathy for the Devil a film by Truffaut? <br />And, Mary, I've used "Ring of Fire," the Johnny Cash song, for a short story.<br /><br />Right now, I still have a word file with over 200 song titles I haven't used...and it keeps growing. Several Beatles and Stones songs are there--some real obscurities, too.<br /><br />Hallie, have you read any of Sandra Scoppetone's books? She uses twists on big band and dance music for her titles: Sweet Untraceable You, Let's Face the Music and Die...Steve Liskowhttp://www.steveliskow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64673068010829492002016-10-01T09:42:30.827-04:002016-10-01T09:42:30.827-04:00Oh lots of Beatles stories .. Later !
I wonder St...Oh lots of Beatles stories .. Later !<br /><br />I wonder Steve-- do you listen to music when you write?<br /><br />And as for titles__Sympathy for the Devil?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19179748928154315142016-10-01T09:14:54.183-04:002016-10-01T09:14:54.183-04:00Hank, really? Past president of a Beatles club? Yo...Hank, really? Past president of a Beatles club? You must tell more.<br /><br />I agree, Steve, that songs are often compressed stories and I think old country songs (think Johnny Cash) are some of the best. In fact, I bet a lot of Johnny's song titles would translate well into story titles.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14474010730657015972016-10-01T09:11:08.719-04:002016-10-01T09:11:08.719-04:00Hank, I'm a huge EmmyLou Harris fan, and count...Hank, I'm a huge EmmyLou Harris fan, and country--especially older country--and folk give us terrific stories. And Grace, yes, Deborah Grabien blurbed Blood On the Tracks for me. She's also a guitar player..as much as her own battle with MS will allow (that's where the idea for JP Kinkaid came from, I suspect). How did I miss "Dead Man's Curve," though?Steve Liskowhttp://www.steveliskow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43027717590968826222016-10-01T09:09:20.262-04:002016-10-01T09:09:20.262-04:00I don't think I'm current with it but I...I don't think I'm current with it but I've read the JP Kincaid series.<br /><br />Michelle Spring had a series with song titles including the title of one of my all-time favourite songs, "Nights in White Satin".<br /><br />Ed Gorman has a series with song titles/lyrics.<br /><br />Kay Kendall has a series that uses Bob Dylan song titles. I think Janet Evanovich will run out of numbers before Kay runs out of Dylan songs. :-)<br /><br />I haven't read it yet but there's an anthology - Trouble in the Heartland: Crime Fiction Based on the Songs of Bruce Springsteen<br /><br />Song titles/lyrics as book titles is one thing that will make me pick up a book. "Chocolate" in the title being another. :-)Elaine N.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-92198072888999807532016-10-01T09:06:18.719-04:002016-10-01T09:06:18.719-04:00Hey, Steve! Happy to see you and the book sounds l...Hey, Steve! Happy to see you and the book sounds like a winner.<br /><br />I have to laugh... my new book title is You'll Never Know, Dear -- which of course is from a song You Are My Sunshine first recorded in... 1939. Which is about where my musical taste got stunted. (Love Fats Waller...) Clearly I need to catch up.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4009901675319847272016-10-01T08:13:28.065-04:002016-10-01T08:13:28.065-04:00welcome Steve! How about Bonnie Raitt's heartb...welcome Steve! How about Bonnie Raitt's heartbreaker of a song "Guilty"? <br /><br />And most country songs tell wonderful stories...thanks for the post. Never thought of this way of plotting, but I'm like you--I'll grab at anything that works!<br /><br />Hank, you must tell us more...Mmmmm, I feel a blog post coming on...Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61030085584590816082016-10-01T07:51:00.072-04:002016-10-01T07:51:00.072-04:00For more contemporary music, how about "Only ...For more contemporary music, how about "Only The Good Die Young" as a mystery book title.Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35947837777355767442016-10-01T07:11:22.399-04:002016-10-01T07:11:22.399-04:00Hank: Past VP of the Midwest chapter of the Natio...Hank: Past VP of the Midwest chapter of the National Beatles Fan Club! Cool!<br /><br />Steve: Great idea to use song titles for your books, and congratulations on your self publishing journey.<br /><br />Has anyone read the JP Kincaid rock n' roll mystery series by Deborah Grabien? Her protagonist is a musician leading a fictitious band called Blacklight. Each of her titles has a music theme. Some of her books that have mystery titles include: "London Calling" and "Graceland" which works well.<br /><br />Peter Robinson's DCI Banks mysteries often have a music theme and some of his books use a song title. "Piece of My Heart" is one of them.Grace Koshidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934603958949938617noreply@blogger.com