James Taylor – Your Smiling Face
Great Songs The Enduring Grin: A Simple Ode to Love’s Brightest Reflection Ah, the late 1970s. A time when disco balls spun endlessly, punk rock snarled defiantly, and somewhere in between, a…
Mel Carter – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
A Timeless Embrace: Mel Carter’s Enduring Ballad of Love’s First Flush Ah, what a delightful journey back in time we’re about to embark on. Prepare to be swept away by…
Melissa Manchester – You Should Hear How She Talks About You
“You Should Hear How She Talks About You”: A Bittersweet Melody of Unspoken Affection Ah, the early 1980s. A time when the airwaves were a delightful tapestry of emerging sounds,…
Melissa Manchester – Don’t Cry Out Loud
“Don’t Cry Out Loud”: A Timeless Anthem of Resilience and Restraint Ah, remember those days, when the radio was our constant companion, a soundtrack to life’s unfolding moments? It brings…
Lacy J. Dalton – Black Coffee
Black Coffee: A Potent Brew of Solitude and Strength Oh, the lingering aroma of a truly great song, much like the comforting scent of a strong cup of coffee on…
Lacy J. Dalton – 16th Avenue
“16th Avenue”: A Poignant Ode to the Unsung Heroes of Nashville’s Music Dreams As the twilight years descend upon us, painting our memories with hues of amber and sepia, certain…
Daniel Lanois – Red
Red: A Haunting Melody of Reflection and the Unseen Ah, Daniel Lanois. The very name conjures images of smoky studios, late-night sessions, and the kind of sonic alchemy that transforms…
Daniel Lanois – That’s The Way It Is
A Meditative Echo: The Enduring Wisdom of “That’s The Way It Is” Ah, some songs, like old friends, arrive in our lives with an unassuming quietness, only to settle deep…
Hall & Oates – Out of Touch
An Electro-Pop Anthem of Disconnection, Yet Enduringly Loved Ah, the mid-1980s. A time of neon lights, shoulder pads, and a pop sound that was rapidly evolving, embracing synthesizers and drum…
Hall & Oates – Maneater
“Maneater”: A Warning Wrapped in an Irresistible Beat Ah, Hall & Oates – the very name brings a certain warmth to the heart, doesn’t it? For those of us who…