Kiss – Beth
Oldies Songs A Heartfelt Ballad of Isolation and Longing Amidst Rock and Roll’s Chaos: Kiss’s “Beth” “Beth,” Kiss’s unexpected and tender ballad, is a poignant exploration of the emotional toll of a…
April Wine – 21st Century Schizoid Man
A Raw, Hard-Rock Reinterpretation of Progressive Angst: April Wine’s “21st Century Schizoid Man” April Wine’s rendition of “21st Century Schizoid Man” is a visceral, hard-rock reimagining of King Crimson’s progressive…
The Shocking Blue – Venus
A Sultry, Hypnotic Chant of Feminine Power and Allure: The Shocking Blue’s “Venus” “Venus,” The Shocking Blue’s iconic and undeniably seductive single, is a captivating blend of driving rhythms, hypnotic…
Chilliwack – My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)
A Heartfelt Lament of Lost Love and Lingering Regret: Chilliwack’s “My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)” “My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone),” Chilliwack’s poignant and deeply emotional ballad, is a raw expression…
Damn Yankees – Damn Yankees
A High-Voltage Anthem of Unapologetic Rock and Roll Swagger: Damn Yankees’ “Damn Yankees” “Damn Yankees,” the self-titled, high-octane track from the supergroup of the same name, is a raw, unapologetic…
Orleans – Dance With Me
“Dance With Me”: A Tender Invitation to Intimacy and the Simple Joys of Connection. There are certain songs that, regardless of how many decades have passed, retain an almost ethereal…
Marc Bolan – Cat Black
A Haunting and Magical Farewell, a Prophetic Glimpse of the Rock and Roll God Emerging From a Folky Past. In 1969, the British music scene was a cauldron of psychedelic…
Guy Clark – L.A. Freeway
A Road-Worn Prayer for Escape and Redemption Let’s rewind the clock to 1975, when Guy Clark’s “L.A. Freeway” first rolled out on his debut album Old No. 1, a record…
David Essex – Bring In The Sun
A Luminous Ode to New Beginnings and Quiet Joy Take a gentle step back, dear friends, to the autumn of 1973, when David Essex gifted us “Bring In The Sun”,…
Olivia Newton-John – I Honestly Love You
A Searing Confession of Love’s Unspoken Truths Cast your mind back to the golden haze of 1974, when Olivia Newton-John’s “I Honestly Love You” first graced the airwaves, climbing to…