Kasey Chambers – The Captain
Great Songs An Anthem of Quiet Surrender When you hear Kasey Chambers‘ “The Captain,” a sense of bittersweet tranquility washes over you. It’s the kind of song that feels like a well-worn…
Alvin Stardust – I Feel Like Buddy Holly
A bittersweet farewell to an era of pure-hearted rock ‘n’ roll. There’s a certain kind of melody that, upon hearing the first few notes, transports you back to a specific…
Alvin Stardust – You You You
A haunting melody of unrequited love and desperate longing, wrapped in a deceptively upbeat glam rock package. Ah, the 1970s. A time of flamboyant fashion, outrageous haircuts, and a sound…
David Cassidy – I Just Wanna Make You Happy
“I Just Wanna Make You Happy” is a sweet, sincere ballad about selfless, unconditional love. For those of us who came of age in the early 1970s, the name David…
David Essex – Oh What A Circus
Oh What a Circus: A poignant reflection on the tragedy of a life in the spotlight. In the mid-1970s, the musical landscape was a vibrant, ever-shifting mosaic, and few artists…
David Cassidy & George Michael – “The Last Kiss”
David Cassidy’s Lasting Legacy and George Michael’s Unsung Duet “The Last Kiss” is a melancholy reflection on the bittersweet ache of a final goodbye, a farewell that lingers long after…
David Cassidy & Basia – “Romance (Let Your Heart Go)”
A Melancholy Duet about an Unrequited, Far-Flung Love The year was 1985. The airwaves were saturated with synth-pop and new wave, but amidst the electronic sheen, a different kind of…
Slade – In for a Penny
A nostalgic look back at a song that signaled a shift for Slade, from their high-energy glam-rock anthems to a more contemplative, nuanced sound. In the mid-1970s, the musical landscape…
Slade – Radio Wall Of Sound
A rock and roll love letter to the power of the airwaves, captured in the final embers of a band’s journey. It was 1991, a year that felt like the…
Slade – Take Me Bak ‘Ome
An Anthem of Heartbreak and a Craving for Home The year was 1972, and the air was thick with the sounds of glam rock, a genre that blended flamboyant showmanship…