Abba – I’m a Marionette
Harley ABBA’s “I’m a Marionette”: A Masterpiece of Pop Introspection ABBA, the Swedish quartet that redefined pop music in the 1970s, possessed an uncanny ability to craft songs that were both…
The Beatles – Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!
A Circus of Sound: The Beatles’ Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is a record that defies categorization, a kaleidoscope of…
The Beatles – Back in the U.S.S.R.
Back in the U.S.S.R.: A Beatle’s Breathy Ballad The Beatles’ “Back in the U.S.S.R.” is a curious anomaly in the band’s vast and varied catalog. Positioned as the opening track…
The Beatles – It’s Only Love
The Beatles’ “It’s Only Love”: A Tapestry of Youthful Emotion The Beatles were, without question, the most influential band in the history of popular music. Their catalog is a treasure…
The Temptations – My Baby
The Temptations: A Love Song for the Ages: “My Baby” The Temptations stand as a titan in the pantheon of soul music, their harmonies and emotional depth leaving an indelible…
David Ruffin – Common Man
David Ruffin: A Common Man’s Anthem David Ruffin’s “Common Man” is more than just a song; it’s a poignant reflection of the human experience filtered through the soulful lens of…
Stevie Wonder – Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day: A Joyful Burst of Wonder Stevie Wonder’s discography is a kaleidoscope of emotions, from the profound depths of soul to the soaring heights of euphoria. Amidst this rich tapestry…
Four Tops – Are You Man Enough?
The Four Tops: A Man’s World in “Are You Man Enough?” The Four Tops, a vocal group whose harmonies were as smooth as velvet, carved a distinctive niche in the…
Conway Twitty – Don’t Call Him a Cowboy
Sally Wilson Conway Twitty’s Don’t Call Him a Cowboy is a clever, upbeat country ditty that playfully subverts expectations. Released in 1985, it was the title track of Twitty’s 49th studio album.…
Conway Twitty – I Don’t Want to Be With Me
Conway Twitty, a name synonymous with the golden era of country music, possessed a unique ability to delve into the depths of human emotion and translate them into haunting melodies.…