The Quiet Desperation of a Stolen Moment: An Introduction to a Classic Duet A poignant country lament detailing the complicated, bittersweet solace found in a forbidden, extramarital affair. Ah, the…
A Nostalgic Glimpse Back at Pure Fifties Rock and Roll A youthful, exuberant declaration of all-consuming romantic infatuation. For those of us who remember the dawn of rock and roll—the…
The Mystical Power of Music, A Poet’s Lament, and Cosmic Redemption There are moments in the history of popular music, especially for those of us who came of age when…
The Melancholy Ballad of Hope and Enduring Change A haunting whisper from the twilight of a troubled genius, Gene Clark‘s “With Tomorrow” stands as a beautiful, bittersweet meditation on the…
An American Requiem: The Cosmic, Heartbreaking Beauty of a Failed Masterpiece There are albums that are simply records, and then there are those that become legends—tales of transcendent art meeting…
A Tender Ballad of Lingering Devotion and Lost Innocence The unforgettable strains of Davy Jones’s solo work, particularly the poignant B-side “Sitting In The Apple Tree,” often transport us back…
A gentle, melodic entreaty for a broken-hearted girl to finally let the sunshine in. There was a moment, following the whirlwind disintegration of The Monkees in 1970, when the world…
The Unassuming Anthem of the Cotton Fields and the Birth of Rock and Roll A boogie-woogie romp about a devastating agricultural pest, masking the rhythm and blues roots of a…
The Timeless Echo of a New Orleans Farewell A soulful farewell ballad that captures the heartache of a lover resigned to separation. Ah, the late great Fats Domino. Just hearing…
Today, if you walk into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, among the hundreds of glamorous photos of legendary drivers, you’ll find a small frame hanging quietly in a…
Oldies Songs 
Oldies Songs