The Marshall Tucker Band – Where a Country Boy Belongs
Oldies Songs A Southern Man’s Heart: The Marshall Tucker Band and the Roots of “Where a Country Boy Belongs” The Marshall Tucker Band, those purveyors of soulful Southern rock with a touch…
Bachman-Turner Overdrive – Roll On Down The Highway
A Celebration of Momentum and Freedom on the Open Road Few songs embody the spirit of unbridled freedom and the rugged charm of the open road quite like “Roll On…
Bad Company – Shooting Star
“Shooting Star”: Unraveling the Tragedy of Rock’s Shooting Stars In 1975, Bad Company, the supergroup forged from the titans of British rock, released their second album, “Straight Shooter.” Within this…
Eagles – On the Border
A Shift in Direction: The Eagles’ On the Border and the Hardening of Their Sound The Eagles, initially known for their laid-back, country-rock infused sound, took a significant step towards…
Foreigner – Girl on the Moon
A Celestial Longing: Foreigner’s “Girl on the Moon” and the Pursuit of the Unattainable Foreigner, a band that masterfully blended hard rock with pop sensibilities, offered a slightly different flavor…
Fleetwood Mac – The Chain
Forged in Fire: Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” and the Bonds That Bind Fleetwood Mac, a band known for its intricate interpersonal dynamics and the emotional depth of its music, created…
Steely Dan – Hey Nineteen
A Poignant and Cynical Confession, a Heartbreaking Chronicle of a Disconnected Romance and the Inevitable Pain of Aging. By 1980, the musical world had moved on from the intricate, jazz-inflected…
Eddie Rabbitt – On Second Thought
Eddie Rabbitt – On Second Thought: A Classic Country Resurgence Eddie Rabbitt’s On Second Thought stands as a heartfelt return to the roots of traditional country music, a poignant and…
Patty Loveless – You Don’t Even Know Who I Am
Patty Loveless – You Don’t Even Know Who I Am: A Heartbreaking Ballad of Love’s Undoing Patty Loveless’s You Don’t Even Know Who I Am is a masterclass in emotional…
Ronnie Milsap – (There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me
Ronnie Milsap – (There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me: An Unstoppable Blend of Country and Pop Released in June 1981, Ronnie Milsap’s (There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me stands as a hallmark…