Stephen Stills – Love the One You’re With
Great Songs Stephen Stills – “Love the One You’re With”: A Melodic Anthem of Acceptance and Presence In the rich tapestry of 1970s music, few songs resonate with the timeless wisdom and…
Little Eva – The Loco-Motion
Music Legend An Irresistible Anthem of Dance Floor Fun: When Little Eva Got the World Doing “The Loco-Motion.” “The Loco-Motion,” a song that became Little Eva’s signature smash hit and a defining…
Johnny Mathis – A Certain Smile
A Tender Ballad of Budding Romance: When Johnny Mathis Found a World in “A Certain Smile.” “A Certain Smile,” a song that became one of Johnny Mathis’s signature romantic ballads,…
Johnny Mathis – Too Much, Too Little, Too Late (with Deniece Williams)
A Soulful Farewell to a Love Out of Sync: When Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams Sang of a Romance Beyond Repair. “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late,” a powerful collaboration…
Bette Midler – The Rose
A Tender Ballad of Love’s Fragile Strength: When Bette Midler Sang of the Rose Blooming in Winter’s Snow. “The Rose,” a song that became one of Bette Midler’s most beloved…
Brenda Lee – Emotions
A Dramatic Symphony of Teenage Heartbreak: When Brenda Lee Unleashed the Full Force of “Emotions.” “Emotions,” a song that became one of Brenda Lee’s signature hits and a defining sound…
The Judds – Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days)
A Heartfelt Ode to the Wisdom of Generations Past: When The Judds Yearned for Tales of the “Good Old Days.” “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days),” a song…
David Cassidy – C’mon Get Happy
A Burst of Sunshine and a Call to Joy: When David Cassidy Urged Us All to “C’mon Get Happy.” “C’mon Get Happy,” a song that became the signature tune of…
Cream – I Feel Free
A Psychedelic Burst of Liberation: When Cream Declared the Exhilaration of Feeling “Free.” “I Feel Free,” a track that marked an early and significant foray into the psychedelic sounds that…
Faces – Debris
A Poignant Reflection on Life’s Lingering Fragments: When Faces Found Beauty in the “Debris” of Yesterday. “Debris,” a deeply affecting and often overlooked gem from the celebrated rock band Faces,…
Brooks & Dunn – My Maria
A Tender Country Rock Serenade of Enduring Affection: When Brooks & Dunn Crooned Their Love for “My Maria.” “My Maria,” a song that became one of Brooks & Dunn’s most…
Fats Domino – The Fat Man
The Foundational Boogie Beat of Rock and Roll: When Fats Domino Laid Down the Rhythm That Shook the World. “The Fat Man,” a track that holds a truly significant place…
The Three Degrees – When Will I See You Again
A Soulful Ballad of Yearning for Reunion: When The Three Degrees Voiced the Heart’s Longing for a Lost Love. “When Will I See You Again,” a song that became the…
Bobby Vee – Take Good Care of My Baby
A Tender Plea for a Lost Love’s Happiness: When Bobby Vee Asked for Gentle Care of His Baby. “Take Good Care of My Baby,” a song that became Bobby Vee’s…
Burt Bacharach – What the World Needs Now Is Love
A Timeless Plea for Universal Compassion: When Burt Bacharach and Hal David Offered a Melodic Balm to a World in Need. “What the World Needs Now Is Love,” a song…
The Crystals – Then He Kissed Me
A Shimmering Symphony of First Love’s Electric Spark: When The Crystals Captured the Dizzying Moment of “Then He Kissed Me.” “Then He Kissed Me,” a quintessential masterpiece of the early…
Bobby Darin – More
A Dramatic Anthem of Ever-Growing Love: When Bobby Darin’s Passion Knew No Bounds. “More,” a song that became one of Bobby Darin’s most powerful and enduring ballads, perfectly encapsulates the…
Faces – Glad and Sorry
A Humorous Ode to Unpretentious Love: When John Prine and Iris DeMent Celebrated the Beauty of the Ordinary. “(We’re Not) The Jet Set,” a delightful duet by the incomparable John…
John Prine & Iris DeMent – (We’re Not) The Jet Set
A Humorous Ode to Unpretentious Love: When John Prine and Iris DeMent Celebrated the Beauty of the Ordinary. “(We’re Not) The Jet Set,” a delightful duet by the incomparable John…
The Dave Clark Five – Glad All Over
A Roaring Anthem of Pure Exuberance: When The Dave Clark Five Unleashed a Beat That Made the World Feel “Glad All Over.” “Glad All Over,” a track that became The…
John Prine – Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore
A Gentle Rebuke to Superficial Patriotism: When John Prine Offered a Wry Observation on Faith and Flag-Waving. “Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore,” a song that perfectly…
Charlie Rich – Who Will the Next Fool Be
A Soulful Meditation on the Inevitability of Heartbreak: When Charlie Rich Pondered the Succession of Romantic Misery. “Who Will the Next Fool Be,” a song that showcases Charlie Rich’s remarkable…
Morris Albert – Feelings
A Lush Ballad of Unapologetic Emotion: When Morris Albert Gave Voice to the Universal Language of the Heart. “Feelings,” a song that became an international sensation and a defining power…
Tom Jones – She’s a Lady
A Groovy Ode to Irresistible Feminine Allure: When Tom Jones Declared His Lady a True Sensation. “She’s a Lady,” a track that became one of Tom Jones’s signature hits, perfectly…
Johnny Mathis – Wonderful, Wonderful
A Lush Serenade to the Bliss of Perfect Love: When Johnny Mathis Painted a World in Rosy Hues. “Wonderful, Wonderful,” a song that became one of Johnny Mathis’s most enduring…
Brooks & Dunn – Boot Scootin’ Boogie
A Foot-Stomping Anthem of Country Celebration: When Brooks & Dunn Unleashed a Boogie That Swept the Nation. “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” a track that became an absolute phenomenon for the dynamic…
Keith Whitley – Miami, My Amy
A Sun-Kissed Anthem of Hopeful Escape: When Keith Whitley Dreamed of a New Beginning with His Amy in Miami. “Miami, My Amy,” a song that showcases a more optimistic and…
Daniel O’Donnell – Danny Boy
A Tender Irish Lament of Parting and Enduring Love: When Daniel O’Donnell’s Gentle Voice Carried a Timeless Farewell. “Danny Boy,” a song whose melody has traversed generations and whose lyrics…
Ricky Nelson – ‘Hello Mary Lou’
A Gentle Rockabilly Serenade of Budding Affection: When Ricky Nelson Voiced the Yearning of a Shy Young Heart. “‘Hello Mary Lou’,” a song that became one of Ricky Nelson’s most…
Bobby Darin – Call Me Irresponsible
A Crooning Celebration of Unconventional Affection: When Bobby Darin Embraced a Love That Threw Caution to the Wind. “Call Me Irresponsible,” a song that perfectly showcased Bobby Darin’s versatility and…