David Essex – City Lights
Oldies Songs A Luminous Love Letter to Urban Dreams When David Essex released “City Lights” in September 1976 as a single from his album Out on the Street, it flickered onto the…
Mud – Rocket
A Cosmic Blast of Glam-Fueled Fantasy In the mid-1970s, the British music scene was a kaleidoscope of vibrant sounds and theatrical performances. Amidst the glam rock explosion, one band stood…
Paper Lace – Black Eyed Boys
A Swaggering Salute to Rock’s Rebel Spirit When Paper Lace unleashed “The Black-Eyed Boys” in October 1974 as their third single from the album Paper Lace… And Other Bits of…
Paper Lace – Billy Don’t Be a Hero
A Heartbreaking Plea Against War’s Cruel Cost When Paper Lace released “Billy Don’t Be a Hero” in March 1974, it stormed the UK Singles Chart, hitting number 1 for three…
Paper Lace – The Night Chicago Died
Paper Lace’s “The Night Chicago Died”: A Fictional Tale of Grit and Glory Released in 1974, “The Night Chicago Died” by the British band Paper Lace became an international hit,…
Olivia Newton-John – Let Me Be There
A Heartfelt Plea for Love’s Steady Presence When Olivia Newton-John released “Let Me Be There” in late 1973 as the title track from her album Let Me Be There, it…
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – Whipped Cream
A Playful Serenade of Sweet Simplicity When Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass released “Whipped Cream” in 1965 as the title track of their album Whipped Cream & Other Delights,…
Pink Floyd – Comfortably Numb
A Chilling Descent into Numbness and Redemption When Pink Floyd released “Comfortably Numb” as part of their 1979 opus The Wall, it didn’t hit the singles chart until a 1980…
Rainbow – Catch The Rainbow
A Haunting Quest for Love’s Elusive Light When Rainbow released “Catch the Rainbow” in August 1975 on their debut album Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, it didn’t chase chart glory—never cracking the…
Led Zeppelin – Whole Lotta Love
A Primal Roar of Raw Desire and Rebellion When Led Zeppelin unleashed “Whole Lotta Love” in October 1969 as the lead single from Led Zeppelin II, it thundered onto the…