A Harpsichord and Heartbreak: Diving Deep into The Yardbirds’ “For Your Love”
phil About the Song The year is 1965. The British Invasion is in full swing, and bands like The Beatles and…
Songs
A Dose of Optimism: Revisiting “Crystal Blue Persuasion”
About the Song There’s something undeniably captivating about songs that capture the spirit of an era. Tommy James & The…
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 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…
A Sweet Escape: Revisiting The Monkees’ “Daydream Believer”
About the Song Ah, the late 1960s. An era of change, of social and cultural upheaval. But amidst the storm,…