Dr. Feelgood – Roxette
Great Songs A Timeless Anthem of Longing and Unrequited Love: A Deep Dive into Roxette’s “Dr. Feelgood” Roxette, the Swedish pop duo that conquered the world with their infectious melodies and heartfelt…
Nanci Griffith – Listen To The Radio
A Timeless Ode to Nostalgia and the Power of Music: Exploring Nanci Griffith’s “Listen to the Radio” “Listen to the Radio” by Nanci Griffith is a poignant reflection on the…
Nanci Griffith – I Wish It Would Rain
A Heart’s Longing for Cleansing and Release: Exploring Nanci Griffith’s “I Wish It Would Rain” “I Wish It Would Rain,” a track from Nanci Griffith’s 1988 album, “Little Love Affairs,”…
Emmylou Harris – The First Noel
Gentle Hymn of Hope and Wonder, Wrapped in Acoustic Simplicity Emmylou Harris’s rendition of “The First Noel”, found on her 1979 Christmas album “Light of the Stable”, isn’t just a…
Madonna – Like a Prayer
A Divine Blend of Pop, Gospel, and Personal Revelation Released in 1989 as the lead single from her fourth studio album of the same name, “Like a Prayer” quickly ascended…
Claire Lynch – God Spoke His Name
A Timeless Hymn of Faith and Divine Revelation: Exploring “God Spoke His Name” by Claire Lynch This poignant ballad reflects on the profound moment of divine revelation, when God revealed…
Blue Highway – Blue Ridge Mountain Girl
A poignant ballad that paints a vivid portrait of a steadfast mountain woman and the enduring power of love amidst the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. “Blue Ridge…
Alison Krauss & John Waite – Lay Down Beside Me
A Tender Plea for Love, Comfort, and Lasting Companionship. This 2007 collaboration, featured on Alison Krauss’s compilation album “A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection,” brings together two distinct voices…
Barry Manilow – Copacabana (At The Copa)
A Tale of Love, Loss, and the Vibrant Nights of the Copacabana “Copacabana (At The Copa)”, released in 1978, isn’t just a song; it’s a miniature Broadway musical condensed into…
Carpenters – Sleigh Ride
A Timeless Winter Classic: “Sleigh Ride” by The Carpenters Ah, “Sleigh Ride”. Just the title itself conjures images of snowy landscapes, horse-drawn sleighs, and the warm glow of holiday lights.…