David Essex Interview on the Morning Show 23.12.13
A Seasoned Voice Reflects on Fame, Time, and the Enduring Power of Song On December 23, 2013, audiences tuning in to a British morning broadcast were greeted not by a…
A Seasoned Voice Reflects on Fame, Time, and the Enduring Power of Song On December 23, 2013, audiences tuning in to a British morning broadcast were greeted not by a…
A Voice Between Glamour and Reflection: David Essex Looks Back in The Video Age (ITV, 22/12/1982) On 22 December 1982, British television audiences tuning into ITV were given something more…
A Voice That Time Could Not Tarnish — Grace, Longevity, and the Art of Romance When Johnny Mathis sat down for his Academy Class of 2011 Full Interview, it was…
A Gentle Meditation on Comfort and Quiet Strength in Times of Trouble When “Why Worry” was first introduced to the world in 1982 on Love Over Gold by Dire Straits,…
A plea for dignity wrapped in melody: when glam rock paused to ask for tenderness and understanding. Released in January 1978, “Give The Lady Some Respect” by Sweet arrived at…
A fragile voice confronting a fading spotlight: dignity, memory, and the cost of glam rock fame. In the mid-1980s, when the glitter had long settled and the roar of arena…
A reflective moment in 1985 when two architects of glam rock looked back on fame, survival, and the changing face of music. In 1985, when Andy Scott and Mick Tucker…
A Tender Promise of Love Beyond Language and Heartache When Freddy Fender released “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” in late 1974, few could have predicted that this gentle, bilingual ballad…
A tender homecoming wrapped in gentle strings—“Baby’s Coming Home” is Chet Atkins’ quiet meditation on longing, devotion, and the simple miracle of reunion. When speaking of Chet Atkins, one does…
A restless anthem of youthful defiance, “Rebel, Rebel” captures the thrill of self-discovery and the courage to stand apart when the world demands conformity. When Shaun Cassidy released his rendition…
A Tender Confession of Regret and Responsibility in the Quiet After Love Fades When “She Needs Someone to Hold Her (When She Cries)” was released in 1971, it became yet…
A Lament for Lost Time and Love That Refuses to Fade When “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights” first climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in…
A Tender Farewell Disguised as Pop: When Heartbreak Danced in the Summer Light When Shaun Cassidy released “Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over)” in 1978 as the second single…
A graceful meeting of jazz elegance and country refinement, where guitar strings whisper the language of memory and quiet sophistication. When Chet Atkins recorded “The Jitterbug Waltz” for his 1970…
A warm, unhurried reflection on gratitude and craftsmanship, where every note feels like a lifetime distilled into melody. When Chet Atkins released “Good Stuff” in 1988 as the title track…
A dazzling instrumental conversation that turns speed, precision, and joy into pure country elegance. When Chet Atkins released “Jerry’s Breakdown” in 1977, he was not merely offering another guitar showcase—he…
A tender farewell disguised as a love song, “Save Your Kisses for Me” reveals that the purest devotion is not romantic at all—but paternal. When Brotherhood of Man released “Save…
A fleeting portrait of teenage longing and bright-eyed innocence captured at the height of 1970s pop stardom When “A Girl Like You” was released in 1977, it marked a defining…
A Tender Instrumental Tribute That Turned a Beatles Ballad into a Whispered Confession on Strings When Chet Atkins released his instrumental rendition of “Michelle” in 1966, he did not merely…
When George Harrison Admitted Awe Before Perfection — The Quiet Power of Chet Atkins “Chet, you scare me!”That was what George Harrison once said to Chet Atkins — half in…
A tender meditation on desire and distance, where love feels as vast and unreachable as the stars When Earl Thomas Conley released “Heavenly Bodies” in August 1982, he was already…
A thunderous salute to rhythm itself where drums speak louder than words and precision becomes poetry When discussing the great drummers of 1970s rock, the name Mick Tucker deserves to…
A slow-burning farewell where pride, regret, and longing rise together like fire and smoke When Earl Thomas Conley released “Fire and Smoke” in January 1981, he was not merely offering…
A quiet confession carried on a restless heart — love remembered too late, but never forgotten When Linda Ronstadt recorded “Baby You’ve Been On My Mind” for her 1976 album…
A tender farewell wrapped in youth — when innocence met longing on the open American road Released in 1978 as part of the album Under Wraps, “Carolina’s Comin’ Home” marked…
A masterful dialogue of strings — where two guitar legends speak without words, yet say everything When Mark Knopfler & Chet Atkins joined forces for the instrumental collaboration often referred…
A wordless meditation on hope — where gentle strings carry the fragile dream of a better world When Chet Atkins recorded his instrumental interpretation of “Imagine” in 1972, he did…
A gentle celebration of devotion, where simple words and bright harmonies turn love into something timeless and reassuring When The New Seekers released “Never Ending Song of Love” in 1971,…
A restless anthem about breaking free from the weight of expectation and stepping into a harder, truer adulthood When Break for the Street was released in 1980, it marked a…
A Defiant Anthem of Resilience, Where Every Fall Becomes a Reason to Rise Again When Frank Sinatra released “That’s Life” in 1966, he was not merely adding another single to…