Cliff Richard & The Shadows – The Young Ones
Oldies Songs A Serenade to Youth’s Fleeting Glory: Cliff Richard & The Shadows’ “The Young Ones” In the crisp dawn of 1962, Cliff Richard and The Shadows, Britain’s golden boy and his…
James Gang – Walk Away
James Gang’s “Walk Away” Live – A Classic Rock Moment That Still Shines One of the most unforgettable moments in 1970s American rock history is the live performance of James…
Loggins & Messina – Your Mama Don’t Dance
A Rockin’ Rebuke to Uptight Roots: Loggins & Messina’s “Your Mama Don’t Dance” In the crisp autumn of 1972, Loggins & Messina, the folk-rock duo with a knack for groove,…
The Sweet – New York Connection
A Glitter-Flecked Love Letter to the Big Apple: The Sweet’s “New York Connection” In the crisp spring of 2012, The Sweet, Britain’s glam-rock survivors led by guitarist Andy Scott, dropped…
Triumph – All The Way
A Roar of Resolve Against the Odds: Triumph’s “All the Way” In the stark winter of 1983, Triumph, Canada’s hard-rock standard-bearers, unleashed “All the Way”, a single that surged to…
Donna Fargo – The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA
A Sunlit Burst of Joy: Donna Fargo’s “The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.” In the radiant spring of 1972, Donna Fargo, a Carolina dreamer with a teacher’s heart and…
Faces – Stay with Me
A Rough-Edged Plea for One More Night: Faces’ “Stay with Me” In the waning days of 1971, Faces, Britain’s rollicking bar-band troubadours, unleashed “Stay with Me”, a single that charged…
Rory Gallagher – I Fall Apart
A Soul Torn Open: Rory Gallagher’s “I Fall Apart” In the raw, restless spring of 1971, Rory Gallagher, Ireland’s blues-rock shaman, unleashed “I Fall Apart”, a searing track from his…
Rory Gallagher – A Million Miles Away
A Blues Odyssey of Loneliness: Rory Gallagher’s “A Million Miles Away” In the restless summer of 1973, Rory Gallagher, Ireland’s blues-rock poet with a battered Stratocaster, unleashed “A Million Miles…
Rory Gallagher – Bad Penny
A Bluesman’s Lament for a Double-Edged Love: Rory Gallagher’s “Bad Penny” In the crisp autumn of 1979, Rory Gallagher, Ireland’s tireless guitar slinger, unleashed “Bad Penny”, a standout track from…