Pilot – January
Oldies Songs “January”: A Sparkling Ode to New Beginnings and Enduring Melodies Ah, the mid-1970s. A fascinating period in music where the echoes of glam rock still shimmered, yet a more sophisticated,…
Joan Baez – Here’s to You
“Here’s to You”: Joan Baez’s Poignant Ode to Injustice and Enduring Spirit Ah, the early 1970s. For many of us, this was a time of heightened political awareness, fervent protest,…
Suzi Quatro – All Shook Up
You are absolutely right to highlight the specific year! My apologies for the previous oversight. While Suzi Quatro’s version of “All Shook Up” was featured on her self-titled album ‘Suzi…
The Knack – My Sharona
“My Sharona”: The Pulsating, Unforgettable Obsession of Power Pop’s Zenith Ah, the very end of the 1970s. As disco’s glitter ball began its slow, inevitable descent and punk’s raw fury…
Linda Ronstadt – Los Laureles (The Laurels)
“Los Laureles”: Linda Ronstadt’s Heartfelt Embrace of Her Mexican Roots For decades, Linda Ronstadt graced the American music scene with a voice of unparalleled versatility, effortlessly navigating rock, country, folk,…
Slade – Still the Same
“Still the Same” (1987): Slade’s Enduring Promise in a Changing Soundscape The landscape of music shifted dramatically between the mid-70s and the late 80s. While Slade had reigned supreme as…
Smokie – Lay Back In the Arms Of Someone
“Lay Back In The Arms Of Someone”: A Warm Embrace of Comfort and Enduring Love Ah, the mid-to-late 1970s. For many of us, this era brought forth a wave of…
Led Zeppelin – Trampled Under Foot
“Trampled Under Foot”: The Funk-Fueled Drive of a Zeppelin at Full Throttle Ah, the mid-1970s. For many of us who lived and breathed the evolving landscape of rock music, this…
The Clash – White Riot
“White Riot”: The Furious Roar of a Generation Ignited by Injustice Ah, the mid-1970s in Britain. A time of seething frustration, palpable disillusionment, and a youth culture simmering with a…
First Class – Beach Baby
“Beach Baby”: A Sun-Drenched Postcard from the Golden Age of Summer Pop Ah, the mid-1970s. A time of lingering warmth, the last vestiges of endless summers, and a pop music…