The Box Tops – Soul Deep
Oldies Songs A Swansong of Passion: The Box Tops’ “Soul Deep” By 1969, The Box Tops were nearing the end of their brief but impactful run in the music industry. Known for…
Slade – Ooh La La in L.A.
A Poignant and Desperate Anthem of a Fading Dream, a Veteran Band’s Final Bid for American Stardom. By 1987, the British glam rock revolution that Slade had so fiercely pioneered…
Sweet – Wig Wam Bam
A Theatrical Glam-Rock Fairytale, a Campy and Cinematic Tale of Destiny and a Man’s Encounter with the Supernatural. By 1972, the musical landscape of Britain had been transformed by a…
Foghat – My Babe
A Bluesy Declaration of Love: Foghat’s “My Babe” In the mid-1970s, as rock music was exploring new territories, Foghat emerged with a sound that was both rooted in traditional blues…
Rubettes – Tonight
A Glittering Glimpse of 1970s Pop: The Rubettes’ “Tonight” The 1970s were a golden era for glam-infused pop, a time when harmonies soared, melodies shimmered, and the airwaves were filled…
Journey – Open Arms
A Love Rekindled: Journey’s Timeless Ballad “Open Arms” Some songs don’t just play; they linger, weaving themselves into the fabric of memory. “Open Arms” by Journey is one of those…
Jackson Browne – Doctor My Eyes
A Melancholy Reflection Beneath an Upbeat Melody: Jackson Browne’s “Doctor, My Eyes” There are songs that make you tap your foot, songs that make you reflect, and then there are…
Triumph – Magic Power
“Magic Power”: Triumph’s Electrifying Anthem of Collective Strength and Musical Alchemy The early 1980s. As hard rock and heavy metal continued to evolve, giving rise to new subgenres and pushing…
.38 Special – Back Where You Belong
A Plea for Lost Love: “Back Where You Belong” by 38 Special In the tapestry of rock music, certain songs emerge that resonate deeply, evoking memories of love lost and…
Uriah Heep – Easy Living
Uriah Heep – Easy Livin’: A Fiery, No-Nonsense Hard Rock Anthem Few songs capture the essence of early ’70s hard rock energy like “Easy Livin’” by Uriah Heep. Released in…