Steve Goodman – Turnpike Tom
Great Songs A Tender Portrait of the American Drifter—Finding Meaning in the Quiet Corners of the Road Few songwriters ever captured the fragile dignity of ordinary lives quite like Steve Goodman. His…
Steve Goodman – The Loving Of The Game
A Quiet Tribute to Passion, Perseverance, and the Gentle Poetry of Baseball Few songs capture the soul of a pastime as tenderly as “The Loving Of The Game” by Steve…
Steve Goodman – Yellow Coat
“Yellow Coat” by Steve Goodman — A Gentle Folk Song of Love, Loss, and Quiet Remembrance From the very first lines of “Yellow Coat” — a song written and performed…
Steve Goodman – Lincoln Park Pirates
“Lincoln Park Pirates” captures a slice of Chicago life with wry humor and unforgettable melody — a playful lament about parking, city quirks, and the grit under everyday streets. When…
John Prine & Steve Goodman – Nine Pound Hammer
A Tale of Labor, Life, and Lyrical Craft: “Nine Pound Hammer” When you hear John Prine and Steve Goodman weaving their voices together on “Nine Pound Hammer,” you are transported…
Steve Goodman: A Dying Cubs Fan’s Last Request
A Tender Farewell Wrapped in Baseball, Humor, and Mortal Grace When “A Dying Cubs Fan’s Last Request” was released in 1984 on the album Affordable Art, it quickly became far…
Steve Goodman – Go Cubs Go
A Joyful Anthem of Hope and Devotion That Turned a Ballpark Into a Living Choir Few songs capture the spirit of a city and its long-suffering faith quite like “Go…
John Prine & Steve Goodman – You Never Even Call Me By My Name
A Wry Country Classic That Turned Heartache Into Humor and Became an Anthem of Self-Aware Honky-Tonk Tradition Released in 1975, “You Never Even Call Me By My Name”—written by John…
Steve Goodman – You Never Even Called Me by My Name
You Never Even Called Me by My Name — a wry country anthem that laughs, remembers, and tells the truth about heartbreak Few country songs manage to be both a…
John Prine & Steve Goodman – One Red Rose
One Red Rose — a quiet folk confession about love, humility, and the poetry of everyday hearts There is a rare kind of beauty in songs that do not ask…