Johnny Rodriguez – Mexico Rain
Great Songs “Mexico Rain”: A Melancholy Downpour of Lost Love and Fading Dreams Ah, the mid-1970s. For those of us who came of age with the twang of steel guitars and the…
Slade – Mama Weer All Crazee Now
An Anthem of Glorious Chaos and Youthful Rebellion Ah, where does one even begin with a song like “Mama Weer All Crazee Now”? For those of us who came of…
Bobby Sherman – Caress Me, Pretty Music
Caress Me, Pretty Music: A Tender Melody of Lost Youth and Lingering Dreams Ah, the late 1960s. A time of tumultuous change, of vibrant counterculture, and for many of us,…
John Prine – Yes I Guess They Oughta Name a Drink After You
A Toast to Wasted Love: John Prine’s Honky-Tonk Elegy Ah, the year 1971. A time when the world was shifting on its axis, and new voices were emerging from the…
Suzi Quatro – Daytona Demon
Roaring Engines and Rebellious Hearts: Daytona Demon as the Anthem of a Generation Ah, the 1970s. For those of us who remember it, it was a decade of seismic shifts,…
Suzi Quatro – The Wild One
A Roaring Anthem of Untamed Spirit and Rock ‘n’ Roll Rebellion Ah, to cast our minds back to the vibrant, restless days of the early 1970s. The air crackled with…
Suzi Quatro – The Race Is On
“The Race Is On”: A Bold Declaration of Love’s Unstoppable Pursuit Ah, the 1970s. What a time it was, wasn’t it? Bell bottoms, glitter, and a raw, unapologetic energy that…
Neil Sedaka – Laughter In The Rain
A Beacon of Hope Amidst the Storms of Life Ah, the mid-1970s. A time when the world was perhaps a bit less hurried, the melodies on the radio felt a…
Neil Sedaka – Breaking up Is Hard to Do
The Bittersweet Symphony of a Teenage Heartbreak Anthem Ah, the early 1960s. A time of innocence, sock hops, and the burgeoning sound of rock and roll that was still finding…
Peter Noone – Oh You Pretty Things
A Melancholy Reflection on Fleeting Youth and Enduring Beauty Ah, the 1970s. A decade of seismic shifts in music, fashion, and culture. It was a time when the echoes of…