David Bowie – Heroes
Oldies Songs A Defiant Cry Against the Wall: David Bowie’s “Heroes” In the crisp autumn of 1977, David Bowie, the chameleon of rock, unveiled “Heroes”, a single that climbed to #24 on…
Moody Blues – Melancholy Man
A Soul’s Quiet Descent into Shadows: The Moody Blues’ “Melancholy Man” In the fading light of 1970, The Moody Blues, Britain’s prog-rock visionaries, unveiled “Melancholy Man”, a haunting track from…
Mac Davis – Stop And Smell The Roses
A Gentle Plea to Pause Life’s Rush: Mac Davis’ “Stop and Smell the Roses” In the golden haze of 1974, Mac Davis, Texas’ smooth-talking troubadour, unfurled “Stop and Smell the…
Slade – I Won’t Let It ‘Appen Agen
A Defiant Stand Against Fate’s Grind: Slade’s “I Won’t Let It ‘Appen Agen” In the gritty summer of 1972, Slade, Wolverhampton’s stomping glam-rock titans, unleashed “I Won’t Let It ‘Appen…
Blackfoot – Train, Train
A Southern Rock Freight of Heartbreak: Blackfoot’s “Train, Train” In the crisp fall of 1979, Blackfoot, Jacksonville’s Southern rock torchbearers, steamed “Train, Train” to #38 on the Billboard Hot 100,…
Donna Fargo – You Were Always There
A Daughter’s Quiet Lament: Donna Fargo’s “You Were Always There” In the tender spring of 1973, Donna Fargo, North Carolina’s country songbird, unveiled “You Were Always There”, a single that…
Faces – Glad and Sorry
A Tender Tug Between Joy and Regret: Faces’ “Glad and Sorry” In the hazy spring of 1973, Faces, Britain’s ramshackle rock ‘n’ roll troubadours, unveiled “Glad and Sorry”, a poignant…
Thin Lizzy – The Boys Are Back In Town
A Swaggering Salute to Brotherhood: Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town” In the electric spring of 1976, Thin Lizzy, Ireland’s rock ‘n’ roll renegades, unleashed “The Boys Are…
Thin Lizzy – Whiskey In The Jar
A Rebel’s Toast to Fate and Folly: Thin Lizzy’s “Whiskey in the Jar” In the crisp autumn of 1972, Thin Lizzy, Ireland’s hard-rock poets, unleashed their rendition of “Whiskey in…
Travis Tritt – T-R-O-U-B-L-E
A Honky-Tonk Holler of Heartache: Travis Tritt’s “T-R-O-U-B-L-E” In the sultry summer of 1992, Travis Tritt, Georgia’s long-haired country maverick, unleashed “T-R-O-U-B-L-E”, a single that roared to #13 on the…