John Prine and Iris DeMent – Milwaukee Here I Come
Great Songs A Bittersweet Ballad of Longing and Departure Ah, Milwaukee Here I Come. Just the title itself, sung by the incomparable voices of John Prine and Iris DeMent, conjures up a…
The Osmonds – Business
A Young Man’s Lament: The Burden of Success and the Price of Fame Ah, The Osmonds. For many of us who grew up in the 70s, their very name evokes…
Whitesnake – Is This Love
An Enduring Ballad of Love’s Unanswered Question Ah, the late 1980s. A time when hair was big, synthesizers soared, and rock ballads reigned supreme. And among the titans of that…
The Cars – Just What I Needed
An Anthem for the Lovelorn: The Cars’ “Just What I Needed” Still Resonates Decades Later Ah, the late 1970s. A time of shifting musical landscapes, where the raw energy of…
The Cars – Bye Bye Love
An Ode to Lingering Affection: The Cars’ “Bye Bye Love” Ah, The Cars. Just the name itself conjures images of sleek lines, cool detachment, and a sound that was utterly…
Vern Gosdin – Set “Em Up Joe
A Barroom Ballad of Heartbreak and Honoring the Legends In the annals of country music, certain songs don’t just climb the charts; they carve out a permanent residence in the…
Bobby Sherman – La La La (If I Had You)
Bobby Sherman’s “La La La If I Had You” Captured the Bright Spirit of Early 1970 Pop In 1970, Bobby Sherman was one of the most recognizable young stars in…
Showaddywaddy – When
“When”: A Timeless Echo of First Love’s Sweet Melody Ah, Showaddywaddy. Just the name itself conjures up images of simpler times, of rock and roll dances, and a certain undeniable…
Showaddywaddy – Under The Moon Of Love
A Timeless Serenade: How Showaddywaddy’s “Under The Moon Of Love” Captured Hearts and the Airwaves Ah, the 1970s. A decade of flared trousers, disco balls, and a vibrant, eclectic music…
Suzi Quatro – Devil Gate Drive
Suzi Quatro’s “Devil Gate Drive”: A Roaring Anthem of Rebel Spirit Ah, for those of us who remember the roaring, glitter-streaked seventies, there are certain songs that don’t just echo…