Sparks – This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us
Oldies Songs A Theatrical, High-Camp Masterpiece of Musical Confrontation and Glam Rock Excess The Clash of Personalities and Stylistic Grandeur Ah, 1974. What a year for pop music! The airwaves were still…
David Cassidy – Darlin’
A Heartfelt Plea for Lasting Affection and Trust in a Tumultuous Life In the mid-1970s, the world was still catching its breath from the supernova of fame that was David…
Jerry Jeff Walker & Willie Nelson – Luckenbach, Texas
The ultimate anthem for leaving the hustle and embracing a simpler love. When the needle dropped on “Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)” in the spring of 1977,…
Jerry Jeff Walker – Night Rider’s Lament
A Chronicle of the Cowboy’s Choice This isn’t merely a country tune; it’s a profound, emotional meditation on sacrifice, calling, and the enduring value of a wild, unfettered existence. Released…
Jerry Jeff Walker & Willie Nelson – Man with the Big Hat
An Ode to the Mavericks: The Enduring Spirit of the Outlaw Country Movement A heartfelt tribute to a kindred spirit and a gentle nod to the enduring, wandering heart of…
Jerry Jeff Walker & Willie Nelson – Up Against the Wall, Redneck
An irreverent anthem celebrating the Outlaw Country spirit of Texas. A Rowdy Requiem for a Lost Era: Jerry Jeff Walker‘s Definitive Stance Ah, to think back to those heady days,…
Nanci Griffith – Boots of Spanish Leather
An Achingly Beautiful Dialogue of Farewell and Lingering Hope “Boots of Spanish Leather” by Nanci Griffith—though, of course, the original pen belongs to Bob Dylan—is a stark, poetic chronicle of…
Mott the Hoople – Roll Away the Stone
Rolling Back the Years: A Rock and Roll Resurrection Oh, those heady days of Glam Rock! A time of feather boas, platforms, and a glorious, desperate swagger that turned a…
Jerry Jeff Walker – Public Domain
An Ode to the Freedom of the Road and the Open Songbook Ah, the 1970s. A time when the dust was real, the tequila flowed, and a different kind of…
Townes Van Zandt – Colorado Girl
Longing for an Anchor in the Lone Star Drifter’s Heart The enduring meaning of “Colorado Girl” is the tender yearning for the stability and light represented by a love that…