Brandi Carlile – Raise Hell
Oldies Songs A defiant cry for dignity and shared humanity, where anger becomes empathy and fire becomes light. When Brandi Carlile released “Raise Hell” in 2015, it did not arrive as a…
Brandi Carlile – Have You Ever
Have You Ever — a gentle, contemplative lull in the beautiful tapestry of Brandi Carlile’s The Story, asking the listener to look inward, to remember, and to feel deeply. When…
Carl Perkins – Boppin’ the Blues
Oldies Songs A jubilant declaration of rhythm over reason, where youthful rockabilly joy momentarily outpaces love, logic, and restraint. Released in May 1956 on Sun Records, “Boppin’ the Blues” stands as one…
Billy Joe Shaver – You Asked Me To
A Quiet Confession of Love and Loyalty in the Language of Outlaw Country When “You Ask Me To” first reached listeners in 1973, it arrived not as a loud declaration,…
Why You Should Listen to Chris Norman – The Quiet Greatness of a Timeless Voice
Why You Should Listen to Chris Norman – The Quiet Greatness of a Timeless Voice There are singers who change the course of music, and there are singers who stay…
Ray Wylie Hubbard – Conversation with the Devil
A hard-won meditation on temptation, survival, and the long road back to oneself Few songs in the American roots canon feel as lived-in and unflinching as “Conversation with the Devil”…
Ritchie Valens – That’s My Little Suzie
A Glimpse of Youthful Rock and Roll Before Fame Found Its Voice When discussing Ritchie Valens, it is essential to begin with historical accuracy, because his brief career left little…
Emmylou Harris – Tennessee Waltz
A Gentle Dance of Memory and Loss, Where Love Slips Away to the Turn of a Waltz When Emmylou Harris released “Tennessee Waltz” in 1981 as part of her album…
Brandi Carlile – Heart’s Content
A Quiet Declaration of Devotion, Where Love Is Measured Not by Dreams but by Belonging When Brandi Carlile released “Heart’s Content” in 2012, it did not arrive as a radio-dominating…
Brandi Carlile – What Can I Say
A quiet confession about love, loyalty, and the words we never quite manage to say When Brandi Carlile released “What Can I Say” in 2007 as part of her breakthrough…