Smokie – If You Think You Know How To Love Me
The Rough Voice and the Soft Sell: Smokie’s First Sweetheart Serenade For those of us who recall the mid-1970s pop landscape, the name Smokie conjures up a very specific sonic…
The Rough Voice and the Soft Sell: Smokie’s First Sweetheart Serenade For those of us who recall the mid-1970s pop landscape, the name Smokie conjures up a very specific sonic…
“Alice! (Who the Fuck is Alice….?)”: A Catchy Query into Unrequited Love There are some songs that, through sheer force of unexpected popularity and a memorable, almost-too-familiar refrain, become ingrained…
The High Price of Empty Dreams: A Cautionary Tale of Materialism Remember the late 1970s? The airwaves were brimming with diverse sounds, and amidst the disco beats and punk’s raw…
When Love’s Flame Fades: A Melancholy Plea for Connection There are certain songs that, despite their gentle melodies, carry a profound weight of emotion, speaking to universal human experiences with…
Sunshine and Shadows: The Tumultuous Truth Behind a Seemingly Simple Song There are some songs that, no matter how many times you hear them, still manage to evoke a profound…
Smokie’s “Who the F*** Is Alice”: A Curious Question Wrapped in a Catchy Tune Some songs, you remember for their profound lyrics, their soaring melodies, or the way they perfectly…
Smokie – Oh Carol: A Catchy Classic of Love and Heartache “Oh Carol” by Smokie is a timeless rock ballad that was released in 1976 and quickly became one of…
Smokie’s “Needles and Pins”: A Timeless Ballad of Heartache and Longing In the realm of rock and pop music, few bands have captured the raw emotion and vulnerability of love…
Smokie’s “Don’t Play Your Rock ‘N’ Roll To Me”: A Timeless Ballad of Love and Betrayal In the realm of rock music, few bands have captured the hearts and minds…
Smokie’s “Oh Carol”: A Timeless Classic of Love and Longing In the realm of popular music, few bands have achieved the level of success and enduring appeal as Smokie. With…