Steve Goodman: A Dying Cubs Fan’s Last Request
Great Songs A Tender Farewell Wrapped in Baseball, Humor, and Mortal Grace When “A Dying Cubs Fan’s Last Request” was released in 1984 on the album Affordable Art, it quickly became far…
Steve Goodman – Go Cubs Go
A Joyful Anthem of Hope and Devotion That Turned a Ballpark Into a Living Choir Few songs capture the spirit of a city and its long-suffering faith quite like “Go…
Brian Connoly – Don’t marry a Music Man
A Tender Warning About Loving the Spotlight More Than the Heart When “Don’t Marry a Music Man” was released in 1973, it carried with it the bittersweet wisdom of experience—an…
Brandi Carlile – Heart’s Content
A Quiet Testament to Longing, Maturity, and the Courage to Love Deeply When “Heart’s Content” was released in 2021 as part of the album In These Silent Days, Brandi Carlile…
Neil Sedaka & Dara Sedaka – You’re so good for me
A Tender Reunion Between Father and Daughter — A Song of Gratitude, Grace, and Gentle Devotion When “You’re So Good for Me” was released in 1980, it carried with it…
Neil Sedaka & Dara Sedaka – Laughter In The Rain
A tender meditation on love remembered—“Laughter in the Rain” captures the quiet intimacy of romance sheltered from the storm, a melody that feels like holding hands beneath a shared umbrella.…
Neil Sedaka & Dara Sedaka – Should’ve Never Let You Go
A Tender Reunion Across Generations, Where Regret Becomes Harmony When “Should’ve Never Let You Go” was released in 1980, it was more than just another single in a long and…
Bonnie Raitt & Brandi Carlile – Angel From Montgomery
A Tender Conversation Across Generations About Loneliness, Longing, and Quiet Resilience When “Angel From Montgomery” is mentioned, it is impossible not to think first of its author, John Prine, who…
Three Dog Night – Lady Samantha
A Tender Ballad of Longing and Transition in a Changing Era When “Lady Samantha” first appeared in 1969, it carried with it the fragile poetry of youth and the aching…
Gary Brooker – Old Brown Shoe
A Playful Glimpse of Love and Self-Reflection in a Bygone Era When we speak of “Old Brown Shoe”, we inevitably return to the golden spring of 1969—a season when the…