Suzi Quatro – 48 Crash
Great Songs The Chaotic Symphony of Youthful Rebellion Ah, do you remember the thrumming excitement of the early 1970s? The air practically crackled with change, and the music scene was a glorious,…
Bobby Sherman – Seattle
A Golden Age of Innocence: Bobby Sherman‘s “Seattle” and the Enduring Echo of First Loves Ah, the late 1960s. A time of sweeping change, certainly, but also, for many of…
John Prine and Iris DeMent – Milwaukee Here I Come
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)
A Teenage Dream’s Enduring Echo: The Sweet Melancholy of Unrequited Love Ah, to be young again, swept up in the innocent throes of first crushes and burgeoning emotions. For many…
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…