Bee Gees – Tomorrow Tomorrow (1969)
Introduction: The year is 1969. Rock and roll is undergoing a seismic shift. Psychedelic experimentation is yielding to the grittier sounds of…
Oldies Musics
A Lighthearted Look at Toughness: Jim Croce’s Enduring Hit, “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim”
Introduction: In 1972, amidst the burgeoning singer-songwriter movement, a folksy and humorous tune emerged that would solidify the career of a rising…
Perry Como – And I Love You So
Introduction: “And I Love You So,” a song that transcends generations and musical trends, first graced the airwaves in 1970. Though not…
Roy Orbison – Oh, Pretty Woman
Introduction: Few songs in music history have achieved the level of ubiquity and affectionate recognition as Roy Orbison’s 1964 smash hit, “Oh,…
Paul Anka – Put Your Head On My Shoulder (1959)
Introduction: Put Your Head on My Shoulder, a song that evokes the sweet, innocent yearning of teenage romance. Released in 1959, it…
Simon & Garfunkel – The Boxer
Introduction: Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Boxer.” Released in 1970 on their seminal album “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” this hauntingly beautiful ballad isn’t…
Bee Gees – Tragedy (1979)
Introduction: The Bee Gees’ “Tragedy”, a song that needs no introduction for many of us. Released in 1979 on their album “Spirits…
The Temptations – Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)
Introduction: The Temptations’ “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)”. Released in 1971, this song is a touchstone of soulful storytelling and…
Bobby Vinton – Mr. Lonely (1962)
Introduction: For those of us who came of age in the early 1960s, the name Bobby Vinton evokes a particular brand of…
Hank Williams – Cold Cold Heart
Introduction: Hank Williams and his unforgettable Cold, Cold Heart. Few artists have captured the essence of heartache and longing quite like the…