David Essex – Ocean Girl
Oldies Songs A Siren’s Call from a Sun-Drenched Dream When David Essex released “Ocean Girl” in 1973 as part of his breakthrough album Rock On, it didn’t chart as a single—its parent…
Olivia Newton-John – A Little More Love
A Fragile Plea for Love’s Lasting Flame When Olivia Newton-John released “A Little More Love” in October 1978 as the lead single from her album Totally Hot, it soared to…
Sweet – Co-Co
A Quirky and Joyful Pop Anthem, a Perfect Snapshot of a Rock Band Trapped Between Its Artistic Soul and Commercial Demands. In the early 1970s, as the sound of glam…
Damn Yankees – Silence Is Broken
A Shattered Quiet, A Voice Set Free When Damn Yankees dropped “Silence Is Broken” in 1992 as part of their sophomore album Don’t Tread, it didn’t claim the top of…
Golden Earring – Radar Love
A Sonic Pulse of Longing Across the Miles When Golden Earring unleashed “Radar Love” in May 1973 as the lead single from their album Moontan, it roared to #13 on…
The Moody Blues – The Story In Your Eyes
A Vision of Truth Reflected in Love’s Gaze When The Moody Blues released “The Story in Your Eyes” in July 1971 as the lead single from their album Every Good…
Etta James – I’d Rather Go Blind
A Heart’s Raw Plea Against Losing Love When Etta James released “I’d Rather Go Blind” in 1967 as the B-side to her single “Tell Mama”, it didn’t storm the charts…
Jimi Hendrix – Purple Haze
A Psychedelic Cry from a Dreamscape Soul When Jimi Hendrix unleashed “Purple Haze” on March 17, 1967, as the second single from the Jimi Hendrix Experience, it stormed to #3…
John Mayall – California
A Bluesman’s Ode to a Golden Refuge When John Mayall unveiled “California” in October 1969 as part of his seminal live album The Turning Point, it didn’t chase chart glory—no…
Gilbert O’Sullivan – Nothing Rhymed
A Soul’s Lament for a World Out of Tune When Gilbert O’Sullivan released “Nothing Rhymed” in October 1970, it climbed to #8 on the UK Singles Chart, #2 in Ireland,…