Chris Norman – Broken Heroes
Great Songs The Ballad of the Fallen: A powerful lament for the deep emotional toll of a failed love. The year was 1988, and the airwaves across Europe, particularly in Germany, were…
Kenny Loggins – Footloose
The song is a blast of pure, unbridled energy, a timeless call to shed your worries and dance away the rigidity of life. There are certain songs, aren’t there? You…
Paul Simon – 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
An elegant, deceptively simple guide to severing romantic ties, wrapped in a funky, sophisticated pop package. The mid-1970s was a period of profound transition, both in the wider cultural landscape…
Paul Simon – You Can Call Me Al
A playful exploration of midlife angst, identity crisis, and a journey toward self-discovery in a foreign land. There are some songs that, the moment the very first notes dance out…
Chris Norman – Break Away
Embrace the moment and take charge of your future, because “the future is now.” For many of us, the voice of Chris Norman first conjures up memories of Smokie, the…
Chris Norman – Into The Night
A passionate plea for reunion under the cover of darkness and lost time. For those of us who came of age with the distinctive, gravelly vocals of Chris Norman, whether…
Alison Krauss – I’ve Got That Old Feeling
The gentle, wistful certainty that a cherished love is about to walk out the door. There are certain songs, certain moments in music history, that act as a quiet, powerful…
Rhonda Vincent – Lonesome Wind Blues
The Queen of Bluegrass, the Lonesome Pine, and a Timeless Bluegrass Ballad There are some songs, aren’t there, that just wrap around your heart like a familiar blanket on a…
Alison Krauss – I Will
Enduring Devotion: A Bluegrass Ballad of Patient, Unwavering Love There are songs that simply drift by, and then there are those that find a permanent home deep within the heart,…
Chris Norman – Amazing
Finding “Amazing” Grace: A Tale of Comeback and Enduring Talent There are songs that simply echo through the years, not just for their melody, but for the moment they represent—a…