Linda Ronstadt – When Will I Be Loved
Music Legend A Raw and Heartfelt Plea for Enduring Affection: When Linda Ronstadt Asked, “When Will I Be Loved?” “When Will I Be Loved,” a song that became one of Linda Ronstadt’s…
Yvonne Elliman – Everything’s Alright
A Fragile Chorus of Hope Amidst Foreboding: When Yvonne Elliman Sang of “Everything’s Alright.” “Everything’s Alright,” a deeply moving and pivotal song from the groundbreaking rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar,”…
The Highwaymen – The Last Cowboy
An Enduring Portrait of a Fading Icon: When The Highwaymen Sang of “The Last Cowboy.” “The Last Cowboy,” a poignant and evocative track from the iconic supergroup The Highwaymen, beautifully…
The Partridge Family – Bandala
A Whimsical Journey into the Nonsensical: When The Partridge Family Invited Us to “Bandala.” “Bandala,” a lighthearted and undeniably catchy track from the popular television family band The Partridge Family,…
Three Dog Night – Never Been To Spain
A Soulful Anthem of Wanderlust and Unmet Dreams: When Three Dog Night Yearned for “Never Been To Spain.” “Never Been To Spain,” a song that became one of Three Dog…
Brooks & Dunn – Play Something Country
A Rowdy Summons to Celebrate Our Roots: When Brooks & Dunn Urged Us to “Play Something Country.” “Play Something Country,” a vibrant and undeniably infectious anthem from the dynamic duo…
Johnny Mathis – When I Fall in Love
A timeless vow of love: “When I Fall in Love” by Johnny Mathis In the mellow glow of memory and the quiet hum of a record turning, the voice of Johnny Mathis…
David Cassidy – Darlin’
A Heartfelt Plea to Stay: When David Cassidy Bared His Soul in the Ballad “Darlin’.” “Darlin’,” a deeply emotional and sincere ballad from the teen idol of the early 1970s,…
The McCoys – Sorrow
A Raw Garage-Rock Cry of Heartbreak: When The McCoys Emptied Their Anguish into “Sorrow.” “Sorrow,” a raw and emotionally charged track from the American rock band The McCoys, perfectly encapsulates…
Sweet – The Lies in Your Eyes
A Dramatic Unveiling of Deceit: When Sweet Confronted the Bitter Truth in “The Lies in Your Eyes.” “The Lies in Your Eyes,” a powerful and emotionally charged track from the…
The Partridge Family – Brand New Me
An Upbeat Anthem of Post-Breakup Reinvention: When The Partridge Family Sang of Becoming a “Brand New Me.” “Brand New Me,” a cheerful and optimistic track from the popular television family…
Yvonne Elliman – If I Can’t Have You
A Disco-Fueled Declaration of Possessive Love: When Yvonne Elliman Poured Her Heart Out in “If I Can’t Have You.” “If I Can’t Have You,” a song that became one of…
Bonnie Tyler – It’s a Heartache
A Gravel-Voiced Lament of Love’s Agony: When Bonnie Tyler Bared Her Soul in “It’s a Heartache.” “It’s a Heartache,” a song that became Bonnie Tyler’s breakthrough hit on both sides…
Sweet – No You Don’t
A Raw Outcry of Disbelief in the Face of Infidelity: When Sweet Confronted the Truth in “No You Don’t.” “No You Don’t,” a powerful and emotionally charged track from the…
Bachman-Turner Overdrive – Takin’ Care Of Business
A Blue-Collar Anthem of Hard Work and Well-Earned Leisure: When Bachman-Turner Overdrive Sang About “Takin’ Care Of Business.” “Takin’ Care Of Business,” a quintessential rock anthem that perfectly encapsulates the…
Doris Day – Again
A Timeless Whisper of Love’s Lingering Touch: When Doris Day Sang of the Heart’s Echo in “Again.” “Again,” a song that has become a beloved standard for expressing the enduring…
Brooks & Dunn – Brand New Man
A Rowdy Anthem of Romantic Transformation: When Brooks & Dunn Declared Themselves a “Brand New Man.” “Brand New Man,” a defining track that launched the iconic career of the duo…
Johnny Mathis – The Windmills Of Your Mind
A Dreamy Reflection on Love’s Lingering Echoes: When Johnny Mathis Sang of “The Windmills Of Your Mind.” “The Windmills Of Your Mind,” a song that has become a timeless classic,…
The Partridge Family – Somebody Wants To Love You
A Gentle Promise of Affection Waiting to Be Found: When The Partridge Family Sang of “Somebody Wants To Love You.” “Somebody Wants To Love You,” a sweet and gently persuasive…
Patsy Cline – Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray
A quiet tableau of lost love in a café, marked by three cigarettes in an ashtray By the time Three Cigarettes (in an Ashtray) found its way into the world…
Suzi Quatro – Devil Gate Drive
A Roaring Anthem of Unbridled Freedom: When Suzi Quatro Took Us Down “Devil Gate Drive.” “Devil Gate Drive,” a track that became one of Suzi Quatro’s signature glam-rock anthems, perfectly…
Jay & The Americans – Come A Little Bit Closer
A Sultry Invitation to Bridge the Distance of Desire: When Jay & The Americans Yearned to “Come A Little Bit Closer.” “Come A Little Bit Closer,” a song that became…
The Osmonds – I, I, I
A Burst of Joyful Infatuation: When The Osmonds Couldn’t Help But Exclaim “I, I, I.” “I, I, I,” a vibrant and infectiously joyful track from the popular family band The…
Nanci Griffith – From A Distance
A Gentle Call for Unity from Afar: When Nanci Griffith Offered a Vision in “From A Distance.” “From A Distance,” a song that resonated deeply with its message of hope…
Johnny Mathis – I Look At You
A Serene Ode to Love’s Quiet Awe: When Johnny Mathis Found His World Reflected in “I Look At You.” “I Look At You,” a beautifully understated and deeply romantic ballad…
Brooks & Dunn – If You See Him / If You See Her (with Reba McEntire)
A Duet of Lingering Longing After Goodbye: When Brooks & Dunn and Reba McEntire Yearned for News in “If You See Him / If You See Her.” “If You See…
The Hollies – He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
A Timeless Anthem of Unconditional Support: When The Hollies Sang of Love’s Lightening Burden in “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,” a song that…
The Partridge Family – Breaking up Is Hard to Do
A Gentle Echo of Heartbreak: When The Partridge Family Revisited the Agony of “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do.” “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” a song that stands as…
The McCoys – Hang On Sloopy
A Raw and Exuberant Shout-Out to Imperfect Charm: When The McCoys Urged Us to “Hang On Sloopy.” “Hang On Sloopy,” a quintessential garage rock anthem that became The McCoys’ signature…
Melanie – Brand New Key
A Whimsical Anthem of Budding Affection: When Melanie Rolled Her Way into Our Hearts with “Brand New Key.” “Brand New Key,” a song that became Melanie’s biggest hit and a…