Eagles – The Last Resort
Introduction: Few bands in American music history have achieved the enduring popularity and influence of...
Otis Redding – These Arms Of Mine
Introduction: Soul music, a genre born from the potent blend of rhythm and blues, gospel,...
Roy Orbison – In Dreams
Introduction: Roy Orbison, a towering figure in popular music, wasn’t just known for his signature...
Dion – The Wanderer (1961)
Introduction: Emerging from the heart of the early 1960s rock and roll scene, Dion carved...
The Neon-Lit Dreamscape of “You Belong To The City”: A Look at Glenn Frey’s Synth-Pop Masterpiece
Introduction: In 1985, amidst the era of big hair, synthesizers, and pastel power suits, a...
A Power Ballad for the Ages: Unpacking REO Speedwagon’s “Can’t Fight This Feeling”
Introduction: Few songs capture the yearning and vulnerability of falling in love quite like REO...
Bee Gees – New York Mining Disaster 1941
Introduction: The Bee Gees, a band synonymous with disco and soaring falsettos, surprised audiences in...
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap “Lady Willpower” on The Ed Sullivan Show
Introduction: In 1968, amidst the burgeoning psychedelic rock scene, a different kind of love song...
Jackie DeShannon – Put A Little Love in Your Heart: A Timeless Message of Hope
Introduction: Emerging from a period of social and political unrest, Jackie DeShannon’s “Put a Little...
A Teen Idol’s Anthem: Unveiling Shelley Fabares’ “Johnny Angel” (1962)
Introduction: In the dynamic landscape of early 1960s pop music, a youthful voice emerged, capturing...