Sweet – Rock & Roll Disgrace
Oldies Songs A Glitter-Streaked Rebel’s Rant: Sweet’s “Rock & Roll Disgrace” In the raucous spring of 1974, Sweet, Britain’s glam-rock provocateurs, unleashed “Rock & Roll Disgrace”, a fiery track from their second…
Roy Buchanan – Sweet Dreams
A Guitar’s Tear-Streaked Lullaby: Roy Buchanan’s “Sweet Dreams” In the waning days of 1972, Roy Buchanan, America’s unsung guitar sage, unveiled his rendition of “Sweet Dreams”, a standout track from…
Rory Gallagher – Tattoo’d Lady
A Fairground Rocker’s Roaming Soul: Rory Gallagher’s “Tattoo’d Lady” In the crisp fall of 1973, Rory Gallagher, Ireland’s blues-rock vagabond, unveiled “Tattoo’d Lady”, the opening track of his fourth album,…
Sonny James – Young Love
A Sweet Serenade to First Flames: Sonny James’ “Young Love” In the tender twilight of 1956, Sonny James, Alabama’s gentle country crooner, unveiled “Young Love”, a single that soared to…
David Bowie – Life On Mars?
A Cosmic Cry from a Restless Soul: David Bowie’s “Life on Mars?” In the shimmering summer of 1973, David Bowie, rock’s eternal shapeshifter, unleashed “Life on Mars?”, a single that…
David Bowie – Heroes
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,…