BSR Beats: National Poetry Month Playlist

	“Tangled Up In Blue” -Bob Dylan No playlist celebrating great songwriters would be complete without Bob Dylan. Dylan’s songs painted images of war and restlessness that eventually defined an entire generation. “Tangled Up In Blue” is just one example of the many love stories that made Dylan so famous.
	“So Long, Marianne” – Leonard Cohen Also considered to be one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, Leonard Cohen is second only to Bob Dylan. The fact that Cohen is also a successful author and poet resonates in his music, which has created a faithful following and fascination spanning five decades. In my humble opinion, this first album released by Cohen was his very best –– perfect for some quiet meditation on a rainy day.
	“Space Oddity” – David Bowie “Planet Earth is blue and there’s nothing I can do” is just one line from one of the more famous songs by David Bowie. As you may have already guessed, Bowie happens to be another musician known for crafting the perfect song. So, if you’re feeling a little adventurous or introspective, give this song a listen.
	“These Days” – Nico Nico, the singer/songwriter more famously known as the occasional lead singer of the Velvet Underground, also served as a mouthpiece for her generation. Though Nico did not attain the fame that many of her peers like Lou Reed and Jackson Browne achieved, she is still a very talented songwriter in my book. “These Days” is the perfect song for a Sunday evening stroll.
	“Landlocked Blues” – Bright Eyes I know some of you reading this may sigh and roll your eyes, but let’s talk about the influence and genius of Conor Oberst. Since the late ‘90s, Oberst has never failed to release culturally relevant and lyrically complex music. I won’t go so far as to call him the voice of our generation (yet), but his tales of love and growing pains stand out in a sea of recycled pop songs. So, if you’ve already listened to Oberst and didn’t feel the love, I just ask you to give him another try. For those of you that are new to the sounds of Oberst, what are you waiting for?