A Pilgrimage of Grief and Enduring Memory: Emmylou Harris’s Heart-Wrenching “Boulder to Birmingham” “Boulder to Birmingham,” Emmylou Harris’s profoundly moving and deeply personal ballad, is a stark and unforgettable expression…
A Guitar Legend Pays Homage: Ritchie Blackmore’s Reverent Take on “Apache” “Apache,” in Ritchie Blackmore’s capable hands, becomes a respectful and lovingly rendered tribute to a foundational instrumental that profoundly…
A Soaring Protest Against the Specter of War: Deep Purple’s Timeless “Child in Time” “Child in Time,” Deep Purple’s epic and emotionally searing centerpiece from their 1970 album, “Deep Purple…
A Soulful Duet of Enduring Devotion Amidst Life’s Uncertainties: Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville’s “Don’t Know Much” “Don’t Know Much,” the exquisite and deeply moving duet by Linda Ronstadt and…
A Whisper of Sweet Harmony and Enduring Romance: The Fleetwoods’ “Come Softly To Me” “Come Softly To Me,” The Fleetwoods’ ethereal and exquisitely tender ballad, is a timeless masterpiece of…
A Manic Manifesto of Decadence and Dance: Roxy Music’s Revolutionary “Do The Strand” “Do The Strand,” Roxy Music’s exhilarating and utterly unique call to arms (or rather, to the dance…
An Epic Journey Through Mystical Landscapes: Led Zeppelin’s Majestic “Kashmir” “Kashmir,” Led Zeppelin’s towering and iconic track from their sprawling 1975 double album, “Physical Graffiti,” is more than just a…
A Sardonically Chic Masterpiece of Speculation: Carly Simon’s Enigmatic “You’re So Vain” “You’re So Vain,” Carly Simon’s razor-sharp and endlessly debated anthem, is a quintessential slice of 1970s sophisticated pop,…
A Gentle Surrender to Fate: Dan Fogelberg’s Reflective “Part of the Plan” “Part of the Plan,” Dan Fogelberg’s introspective and gently philosophical ballad, is a tender exploration of acceptance, destiny,…
Raw and Rock-Fueled Take on a Timeless Lament: Geordie’s “House of the Rising Sun” “House of the Rising Sun,” Geordie’s powerful and hard-rocking rendition of this traditional folk song, transforms…
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