John Prine – Illegal Smile (Live 2017)
Oldies Songs A gentle laugh at life’s heaviness disguised as a folk song that feels both feather light and quietly profound. When John Prine performed Illegal Smile live on May 12, 2017,…
Wizzard – Angel Fingers
The Exuberant Clatter of Doo-Wop Glam: A Nostalgic, Wall-of-Sound Homage to Fifties Teen Romance and the Fleeting Magic of Pop Idols. The year 1973 was a time of seismic shifts…
Mud – Dyna-Mite (Dynamite)
A Raw and Explosive Anthem of Rock and Roll Power, the One Glorious Bang That Catapulted a Band to Stardom. In the flamboyant and chaotic world of 1970s UK glam…
Little River Band – Cool Change
“Cool Change”: A Reflective Ode to the Search for Inner Peace and New Beginnings. There are moments in life when the soul yearns for a quiet shift, a gentle turning…
Cliff Richard – Saviour’s Da
A Heartfelt Celebration of the True Spirit of Christmas In the winter of 1990, Cliff Richard, a stalwart of the British music scene, gifted the world with “Saviour’s Day,” a…
Gilbert O’Sullivan – Get Down
A Playful Command with a Catchy Tune In the spring of 1973, Gilbert O’Sullivan, the Irish singer-songwriter renowned for his poignant ballads, surprised fans with the lively and upbeat track…
Wizzard – Ball Park Incident
A Nostalgic Dive into Wizzard’s Debut Hit In the vibrant tapestry of early 1970s glam rock, Wizzard, fronted by the multifaceted Roy Wood, made a striking entrance with their debut…
Emerson, Lake & Palmer – From The Beginning
A Reflective Journey Through Love and Regret In 1972, the progressive rock trio Emerson, Lake & Palmer unveiled their third studio album, Trilogy, featuring the introspective track “From the Beginning.”…
Status Quo – Wild Side Of Life
A Rocking Revival of a Country Classic In December 1976, the British rock band Status Quo breathed new life into the classic country tune “The Wild Side of Life.” Originally…
Triumph – Rock N’ Roll Machine
A Journey Through Triumph’s “Rock & Roll Machine” In the late 1970s, the Canadian hard rock trio Triumph—comprising Rik Emmett, Gil Moore, and Mike Levine—emerged as a formidable force in…