Lobo – How Can I Tell Her
Great Songs How Can I Tell Her: A Timeless Plea for Honesty and Vulnerability in Love From the very first strum of that acoustic guitar, there’s a certain feeling that washes over…
Paradise by John Prine
“Paradise”: A bittersweet reflection on the loss of a cherished home and the irreversible impact of progress. In the autumn of 1971, amidst the turbulent social currents and burgeoning folk-rock…
Brian Connolly – Everyday
The bittersweet farewell of a pop prince, a song that captures the spirit of resilience in the face of immense adversity. In the hallowed halls of 1970s glam rock, few…
Brian Connolly – Just Another Wedding Day
A melancholic reflection on love lost and life’s bittersweet passing. In the vast, sprawling catalog of 1970s glam rock, where glitter and power chords reigned supreme, a song like “Just…
John Prine & Steve Earle – Loretta
The song tells a story of affection for a woman who embodies the beautiful, tragic fantasy of a bar-room life. There are certain songs that feel less like a recording…
Vince Gill and Carrie Underwood – Go Rest High on That Mountain
An Ode to Heavenly Peace: “Go Rest High on That Mountain” In the vast landscape of country music, certain songs transcend mere melody and lyrics to become a part of…
Brian Connolly – The Same Thing Happened to Me
A poignant reflection on a shared experience of heartache and abandonment. There are songs that define an era, and then there are songs that define a life. For fans of…
Bobby Sherman – Blue Christmas
Blue Christmas, a song that holds a special place in the hearts of many, is a poignant holiday tune that captures the feeling of longing and sadness during a time…
Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris – Return of The Grievous Angel
A Melancholic Masterpiece of Redemption and Unfulfilled Dreams In the annals of country-rock, few songs possess the mythic resonance and raw, aching beauty of “Return of The Grievous Angel”. It’s…
Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris – The Angels Rejoiced Last Night
An Evocative Duet of Faith and Frailty The late 1960s and early 1970s were a tumultuous time for music, a period of sonic exploration and genre-bending that often blurred the…