The Knack – My Sharona
Oldies Songs “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…
Emmylou Harris – Too Far Gone
“Too Far Gone”: The Haunting Beauty of a Love Beyond Reclamation There are voices that simply are. They don’t just sing notes; they convey entire histories, emotions etched deep into…
Ozark Mountain Daredevils – If You Wanna Get to Heaven
“If You Wanna Get to Heaven”: A Rollin’ Stone’s Plea for Simplicity and Salvation Ah, the 1970s. A decade that, for many of us, felt like a long, winding highway,…
Pussycat – Georgie
“Georgie”: A Gentle Heartbeat in the Pop Landscape of the Late 70s Ah, the late 1970s. A time of disco’s glittering dominance, punk’s furious rebellion, and amidst it all, a…