Grand Funk Railroad – Someone
Oldies Songs A wounded confession wrapped in raw American rock longing for redemption When Grand Funk Railroad released “Someone” on their 1972 album Phoenix, the band was in the middle of a…
Linda Ronstadt – It’s So Easy
A burst of fearless joy that turns simplicity into an irresistible declaration of freedom When Linda Ronstadt released “It’s So Easy” in 1977 as one of the standout singles from…
Nazareth – Bad Bad Boy
A swaggering anthem of restless freedom and rock and roll mischief When Nazareth unleashed “Bad Bad Boy” in 1973 on their second album Razamanaz, the track helped propel the record…
John Prine – My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight
A Gentle Lullaby to a Home That Haunts the Heart In spring 2019, John Prine released his haunting rendition of My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight, originally penned by 19th‑century American…
John Prine – Flashback Blues
A Wanderer’s Melancholy, Caught Between Memory and the Road Ahead When John Prine released his self-titled debut album John Prine in 1971, the record quietly introduced a songwriter who seemed…
Jackson Browne – Still Looking For Something
A Weathered Spirit Searching for Grace in a World That Won’t Stay Still Released in 2021 on Jackson Browne’s reflective and socially attuned album Downhill from Everywhere, “Still Looking for…
Grand Funk Railroad – Please Me
A Hard Rock Groove That Turns Desire Into a Full-Throttle Statement of Confidence Released in 1974 on Grand Funk Railroad’s vibrant and experimental album Shinin’ On, “Please Me” stands as…
Grand Funk Railroad – Pass It Around
A Song That Holds On To Brotherhood When the World Feels Uncertain Released in 1976 on Grand Funk Railroad’s Rick Rubin encouraged comeback record Good Singin’ Good Playin’, the track…
John Prine – Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness
A Quiet Reckoning With Solitude That Echoes Long After the Last Note Fades When John Prine included “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness” on his concert album John Prine Live…
Slade – Knuckle Sandwich Nancy
A Riotous Burst of Rebellion Wrapped in Slade’s Sharp Witted Rock And Roll Fire When Slade released Till Deaf Do Us Part in 1981, the album marked their determined stride…