A Dose of Optimism: Revisiting “Crystal Blue Persuasion”
phil About the Song There’s something undeniably captivating about songs that capture the spirit of an era. Tommy James & The…
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A Nostalgic Neighbor: Revisiting Smokie’s “Living Next Door to Alice”
About the Song Ah, the 70s. The era of flared trousers, platform shoes, and some truly iconic rock and roll.…
Catching the Breeze with The Association’s “Windy” (1967)
About the Song Ah, the late 1960s. The air crackled with youthful energy, social change, and a musical landscape that…
A Timeless Tale of Love and Loss: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes’ “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”
About the Song There are some songs that just pierce your soul. Songs that capture the raw, aching vulnerability of…
Achingly Beautiful: Earl Thomas Conley’s “Holding Her and Loving You”
About the Song Earl Thomas Conley, the baritone balladeer with the soulful voice, was a master of capturing complex emotions…
Catchy and Exuberant: The Dave Clark Five’s “Glad All Over” (1963)
About the Song In the vibrant tapestry of the 1960s British Invasion, The Dave Clark Five emerged as a driving…
Catchy Simplicity and Enduring Charm: Manfred Mann’s “Doo Wah Diddy Diddy”
About the Song Manfred Mann’s 1964 hit, “Doo Wah Diddy Diddy,” is a prime example of how a simple song…
A Timeless Balm for the Soul: Leo Sayer’s “When I Need You”
About the Song Leo Sayer’s “When I Need You,” released in 1976, is one of those songs that seems to…
Groovin’ on a Feel-Good Vibe: The Doobie Brothers’ “Listen to the Music” (1972)
About the Song Ah, the 1970s. Bell bottoms, platform shoes, and a burgeoning era of rock and roll that was…
Walking with “Georgy Girl”: A Timeless Tale of Modern Womanhood
About the Song The year is 1967. The world is swaying to the vibrant tunes of the British Invasion, youth…