Roy Orbison – I Drove All Night
Best Oldies Songs The Agony and Ecstasy of Reckless Devotion: A Night’s Journey for Love There are few voices in the annals of popular music that can summon the depths of heartbreak and…
John Denver – Calypso
An Ode to Exploration: John Denver’s Timeless Mariner Song A resonant folk tribute to the deep-sea voyages of Captain Jacques Cousteau’s legendary research vessel. There are certain melodies that, upon…
Sweet – Little Willy
An Ode to Teenage Flirtation and Pop Innocence The year was 1972. Bell-bottoms were wide, platform shoes were high, and the airwaves were dominated by a glorious, infectious blend of…
The Osmonds – The Proud One
A Velvet-Gloves Farewell: How the Wholesome Osmonds Mastered the Blue-Eyed Soul Ballad A heartfelt plea from a humbled lover, stripped bare of his arrogance by the pain of loss. There…
Donny Osmond – Breeze On By
A smooth, soulful reflection on effortless love, marking a celebrated return to the charts after three decades. The passage of time can be a cruel mistress in the fickle world…
Fats Domino – Walking to New Orleans
A joyful journey back to the roots of rock and roll. It’s a rare and beautiful thing when a song captures the very spirit of its creator and the soul…
Roy Orbison – Blue Bayou
A Tear-Stained Souvenir of Home: The Enduring Longing of “Blue Bayou” The mournful echo of a cherished homeland, forever calling the lonely traveler back. There are certain songs that don’t…
The Osmonds – Crazy Horses
The 1972 hard-rock anomaly that used the roar of a gas-guzzling car as an unlikely alarm bell against pollution. In the tapestry of 1970s pop culture, few images are more…
John Denver – Poems, Prayers and Promises
An Ode to Simplicity: John Denver’s Enduring Wisdom A heartfelt reflection on a life well-lived, measuring its worth in simple truths, love, and shared dreams. There are certain songs, aren’t…
Sweet – Blockbuster
The Siren’s Call: Remembering the Glittering, Deafening Ascent of Pop’s Heaviest Hitters An adrenaline shot of pure, unadulterated Glam Rock, “Block Buster!” is a high-octane siren’s warning and a celebration…