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Steven Benjamin Goodman (July 25, 1948 – September 20, 1984) was an American folk and country singer-songwriter from Chicago. He wrote the song " City of New Orleans ", which was recorded by Arlo Guthrie and many others including John Denver , The Highwaymen , and Judy Collins ; in 1985, it afforded Goodman the Grammy songwriter award for ...
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- Vegamatic. Once upon a time, there were very few television programs late at night. There were, however, a lot of ads. Steve Goodman takes the notion of subliminal messages in advertisements to a new level here, where he sings as a man who sleep shops.
- City of New Orleans. This Steve Goodman composition has been covered so many times, you have to wonder what artists haven’t covered it. Arlo Guthrie’s 1972 version is best known.
- A Dying Cub Fan’s Last Request. This is a funny song about baseball that’s even funny to people who can’t stand baseball. It’s too bad that Steve Goodman never lived long enough to see the Chicago Cubs do the seemingly impossible by winning the World Series in 2016.
- Banana Republics. Jimmy Buffett recorded a few of Steve Goodman’s songs, but this arguably is the best one. It’s smooth yet danceable, with touches of tequila and tourism.
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Jul 19, 2019 · Learn about the life and work of Steve Goodman, who wrote \"City of New Orleans\" and collaborated with Prine. Two new reissues showcase his versatility, humor and resilience in the face of leukemia.
May 24, 2019 · The folk-country singer-songwriter, known for \"City of New Orleans\" and \"You Never Even Call Me by My Name\", died of leukemia in 1984. His albums Artistic Hair and Affordable Art, originally released in 1983 and 1984, will be reissued with 17 previously unheard tracks, including baseball songs and covers.
Oct 29, 2016 · October 29, 20168:47 AM ET. Heard on Weekend Edition Saturday. 4-Minute Listen. Playlist. Steve Goodman is the man responsible for "Go Cubs Go," a song that's been the anthem his beloved team...
