Hello – New York Groove
Oldies Songs A Glittering Ode to Urban Euphoria: Hello’s “New York Groove” Hello’s shimmering, infectious anthem, “New York Groove,” though later popularized by Ace Frehley of KISS, originated with this British glam-rock…
Alice Cooper – I’m Eighteen
An Anthem of Teenage Angst and the Confusing Limbo Between Childhood and Adulthood. Alice Cooper‘s raw and unforgettable track, I’m Eighteen, released in 1971, served as a seismic jolt to…
Badfinger – Dear Angie
A Tender Ballad of Enduring Affection and Yearning for Connection. Badfinger‘s poignant and deeply melodic track, Dear Angie, while not scaling the heights of the charts upon its initial release…
The Merseybeats – Wishin` And Hopin`
A Timeless Ballad of Tender Longing and the Delicate Art of Wooing. While perhaps more famously associated with the soulful vocals of Dusty Springfield, the tender and enduring charm of…
Brian Poole & The Tremeloes – Do you love me
A Raw and Urgent Plea for Reciprocated Affection that Defined the Early Sounds of the British Invasion. Brian Poole & The Tremeloes‘ electrifying rendition of Do You Love Me, which…
New York Dolls – Trash
A Raw Anthem for the Outcasts and the Glamour of Urban Decay. The New York Dolls‘ incendiary track, Trash, released on their self-titled debut album in 1973, served as a…
Thin Lizzy – Don’t Believe a Word
“Don’t Believe a Word”: Decoding the Lyrics of Love and Doubt Thin Lizzy’s “Don’t Believe a Word” stands as a testament to the band’s versatility, a soulful ballad that transcends…
King Crimson – I Talk to the Wind
“I Talk to the Wind”: A Hauntingly Beautiful Elegy to Disconnection and the Search for Understanding. There are moments in music that transcend mere sound, offering a profound glimpse into…
The Standells – Dirty Water
“Dirty Water”: The Story Behind a Garage Rock Legend A Gritty, Garage Rock Anthem of Urban Discontent, “Dirty Water” is a raw and visceral portrait of Boston’s underbelly, a snarling…
New York Dolls – Personality Crisis
“Personality Crisis”: A Proto-Punk Explosion of Raw Identity New York Dolls’ “Personality Crisis” is a seminal proto-punk masterpiece, a chaotic and exhilarating blast of raw energy that perfectly captures the…