Jim Reeves – Guilty
Music Legend The stark, unvarnished beauty of a quiet confession. There is a moment in the career of almost every great artist when they peel back the layers of their public persona…
David Essex – America
An elegy for the road not taken, painted in soft, cinematic hues. In the mid-1970s, David Essex was not just a pop star; he was a cultural force. With his…
Neil Diamond’s Final Night at The Forum, Where “Sweet Caroline” Became His Last Goodbye and Eternal Promise
Neil Diamond’s Last Encore: The Night “Sweet Caroline” Became Eternal August 23, 2017 — The Forum, Los Angeles. The lights dimmed, the crowd hushed, and then a roar of anticipation…
Alvin Stardust – Jealous Mind
The sharp-edged sound of a love’s dark obsession. In the mid-1970s, as the glitter-strewn spectacle of glam rock reached its dazzling peak, a figure emerged from the shadows. Dressed in…
Steve Harley – Here Comes the Sun
A glorious, glam-rock take on a timeless message of hope. It was 1976, and for many of us, the British music scene was a rich tapestry of sounds—from the raw…
Alvin Stardust – Pretend
The elegant return of a rock-and-roll ghost. It was 1981, and a new sound was dominating the airwaves. The jagged edges of punk had softened into the polished aggression of…
Steve Harley – Make Me Smile
A vicious farewell dressed in the guise of a pop classic. It’s one of those songs that feels as if it has always been there, an ever-present fixture on the…
Vern Gosdin – Who You Gonna Blame It On This Time
Vern Gosdin’s Voice of Reckoning: A Song That Cut Straight to the Truth When Vern Gosdin, often remembered as “The Voice” of country music, released “Who You Gonna Blame It…
The Final Ballroom Blitz: Sweet’s Last Thunder at Glasgow University, 1981
THE LAST ECHO OF THE BALLROOM BLITZ On the night of March 20, 1981, the grand hall of Glasgow University was alive with anticipation. Students pressed close together, the air…
Alvin Stardust – My Coo Ca Choo
A playful, nonsensical anthem of pure infatuation. In the early 1970s, the UK music scene was a shimmering, anarchic explosion of glitter, platforms, and audacious energy. Amidst the chaos of…