Chicago – You’re Not Alone
Chicago’s “You’re Not Alone” arrives out of a fascinating moment in the band’s long story—a point where they were reshaping…
The Chordettes – ‘Lollipop’
If you had to bottle the sound of late-1950s American pop—its cheer, its shine, its delight in sonic novelty—you’d get…
Barry White – ‘Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up’
Barry White’s “Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up” is one of those records that seems to exist outside of time.…
Driving My Life Away – Eddie Rabbitt
If you’ve ever rolled down the highway with the windows cracked just enough to hear the tires hum against the…
The Hollies – On a Carousel
There’s a special kind of sparkle to mid-’60s British pop when it toes the line between Merseybeat punch and summer-of-love…
The Hollies – Just One Look
Some songs feel like instant photographs—brief flashes that freeze a place, a time, and an attitude. The Hollies’ “Just One…
Patsy Cline – The Wayward Wind
Few artists in country music history have achieved the enduring resonance of Patsy Cline. Her unmistakable voice, characterized by its…
James Taylor – You’ve Got A Friend
Few songs in modern music history carry the warmth, sincerity, and emotional reassurance of James Taylor’s “You’ve Got a Friend.”…
Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’
When discussing the golden age of early 1960s pop and doo-wop, it’s almost impossible to ignore the contribution of Jimmy…
Steely Dan – Pretzel Logic
Few bands in rock history command as much respect for their musicianship and production precision as Steely Dan, and their…