Bread – Aubrey
Oldies Songs A Melancholy Ode to Unrequited Love: “Aubrey” by Bread In 1972, Bread, led by the tender voice and songwriting mastery of David Gates, released a song that would become one…
The Ronettes – Baby, I Love You
A Passionate Declaration of Devotion: “Baby, I Love You” by The Ronettes In November 1963, The Ronettes, under the production genius of Phil Spector, released “Baby, I Love You,” a…
Moe Bandy – San Antonio Rose
A Tribute to Western Swing’s Golden Era: “San Antonio Rose” by Moe Bandy In the late 1970s, Moe Bandy, a stalwart of traditional country music, lent his rich baritone voice…
Eddie Rabbitt – Suspicions
A Sultry Tale of Love and Doubt: “Suspicions” by Eddie Rabbitt In the summer of 1979, Eddie Rabbitt released a song that would become one of the defining moments of…
Barry Manilow – Can’t Smile Without You
A Song of Unwavering Devotion: “Can’t Smile Without You” by Barry Manilow In 1978, Barry Manilow released a song that captured the tender fragility of love and the longing that…
Foreigner – Head Games
A Battle of Love and Deception: “Head Games” by Foreigner Released in the waning days of the 1970s, “Head Games” by Foreigner captured the frustrations and emotional turbulence that often…
Steely Dan – Only A Fool Would Say That
A Searing, Intellectual Critique of Naive Idealism, a Sophisticated and Cynical Farewell to the Vanishing Dreams of a Generation. In the early 1970s, as the faded dreams of the counter-culture…
Eagles – Witchy Woman
Eagles – Witchy Woman: A Hypnotic Blend of Mysticism and Rock “Witchy Woman,” one of the standout tracks from the Eagles’ 1972 debut album, is a spellbinding blend of rock,…
Boston – Don’t Look Back
Boston – Don’t Look Back: A Triumphant Anthem of Optimism and Renewal Don’t Look Back, the title track from Boston’s 1978 sophomore album, is a soaring declaration of hope and…
The Marshall Tucker Band – Hillbilly Band
The Marshall Tucker Band – Hillbilly Band: A Spirited Ode to Roots and Rebellion Hillbilly Band, the opening track from The Marshall Tucker Band’s 1973 self-titled debut album, bursts forth…