Nanci Griffith – I Wish It Would Rain
Oldies Songs Longing for a Downpour to Wash Away the Pain of Unrequited Love The Diamond Tears of the Heartlands There are songs that simply play, and then there are songs that…
Shaun Cassidy – Rebel, Rebel
When a Pop Idol Tries to Shed His Teen-Dream Image and Embrace the New Wave Vibe The defiant anthem of gender fluidity and cultural rebellion gets a surprising, late-career makeover…
Nanci Griffith – Trouble In The Fields
Enduring Love and Resilience in the Face of the Farm Crisis The 1987 release of Nanci Griffith’s album Lone Star State of Mind brought us a song that struck a…
Nanci Griffith – Late Night Grande Hotel
The ballad of the anonymous traveler seeking solace in a temporary sanctuary. There are certain songs that don’t just ask to be heard, they ask to be lived—and Nanci Griffith’s…
Nanci Griffith – From A Distance
A gentle, reflective call for peace, viewed from the perspective of an omniscient observer. There are songs, and then there are moments in music history—pieces that seem to simply appear,…
Suzi Quatro – Daytona Demon
Roaring Engines and Leather-Clad Power: The Thrill of a Pure Rock ‘n’ Roll Obsession The embodiment of a raw, fast-paced attraction, equating a lover to a high-octane racing machine. Ah,…
Frank Zappa – Peaches en Regalia
A jubilant, intricate overture for the mind, fusing jazz, rock, and a playful complexity. The Regal Sweetness of Frank Zappa’s “Peaches” There are compositions that simply mark a moment in…
Frank Zappa – Uncle Remus
An Evocative, Soulful Plea for Equality: Reflecting on the Lingering Disappointment of the Civil Rights Dream. Oh, the mid-1970s! A time when the echoes of the vibrant, tumultuous ’60s were…
CHRIS NORMAN IS COMING TO THE STAGE: A NIGHT IN LONDON
CHRIS NORMAN IS COMING TO THE STAGE: A NIGHT IN LONDON One of the musical highlights of 2025 for lovers of classic and soft rock will be Chris Norman’s concert…
David Cassidy – Ricky’s Tune
A Tender, Heartfelt Goodbye: The Enduring Bond of a Boy and His Dog Oh, to be transported back to those heady days of the early ’70s! The world was awash…