Staff Picks
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Gary Puckett & The Union Gap – “Lady Willpower” And The Power Of Persuasion In Late-Sixties Pop
Released in 1968, this soaring ballad carried a plea for restraint at a time when the world was rushing toward…
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Dedicated To The One I Love The Mamas And The Papas And The Tender Power Of A Pop Blessing
Released in 1966, this song became an instant hit, captivating listeners with its catchy melody and deeply reflective lyrics. Nearly…
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When Will I Be Loved Linda Ronstadt Live And The Two-Minute Heartbreak That Hit Like A Thunderclap
This song was well-known in the 1970s, but now only a few people remember it.
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Peter, Paul And Mary’s “Early Morning Rain” Is The Sound Of A Goodbye You Can’t Board
Released in the early 1960s, this soft folk ballad transformed the sight of aircraft rising into overcast skies into a…
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We’ll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again: England Dan & John Ford Coley’s Timeless Soft-Rock Promise
Ladies and gentlemen, this song may drift by in just a few gentle minutes, but its promise lingers forever, carrying…
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Last Train To Clarksville By The Monkees And The Urgency That Never Aged
It arrived in 1966 dressed as a carefree pop tune, all sparkle and jangle, yet beneath the bright guitar line…
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Ferlin Husky’s Rhythmic Artistry In “Wings Of A Dove”
This song may be 2 minutes and 19 seconds long, yet its uplifting spirit lingers in the heart, never fading.…
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Somewhere My Love (Lara’s Theme): How Andy Williams Turned A Film Melody Into A Timeless Standard
A melody born from the silver screen, carried by a voice so warm it still feels like a winter memory…
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The Troggs’ Wild Thing And The Two Minutes That Changed Rock Attitude Forever
One of the great 60s songs - it's groovy; it rocks! Brilliant!.2 minutes and 34 seconds long, yet its raw…
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Mary Hopkin’s “Those Were the Days” – A Bittersweet Time Capsule That Defined A Generation
You’ve got to be past 70, with misty eyes as this melody plays—thinking of old friends, lost family, and the…
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(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones
Released in 1966, this song quickly touched listeners’ hearts with its unforgettable melody and thoughtful lyrics. Nearly 60 years later,…
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Light My Fire — The Doors And A Performance That Turned A Song Into Legend
One of the greatest live performances ever captured. Though the song lasts just 2 minutes and 23 seconds, the ache…
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American Woman: The Riff That Sounded Like a Country Arguing With Itself
Is it just us, or does anyone else think this guy has one of the greatest 'rock-vocals' voices of all…
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Glad All Over — The Dave Clark Five And The Beat That Challenged Beatlemania
If this song doesn't lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face, it is so positive. May be…
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A Tender Love Song That Lingers Long After the Final Note — “A Groovy Kind of Love” by The Mindbenders
In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It’s gentle, sincere, and overflowing with youthful…
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Shocking Blue’s “Venus”: The Swagger, The Groove, and the Song That Never Let Go
Such a powerful voice from such an unassuming looking shell. Never judge a book by it’s cover. 70’s music is…
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Everything Is Beautiful: Ray Stevens and the Three-Minute Pop Sermon That Still Works
Ladies and gentlemen, this tune may run just three minutes and twenty-nine seconds, but it settles into your soul in…
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“Over You”: The Heartbreak Hit That Refused to Fade — How Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Turned Lingering Pain into Pop History
A late 1960s heartbreak ballad that says what so many never could, some love never really fades. Decades later, this…
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When Creedence Clearwater Revival Turned “Good Golly, Miss Molly” Into a Television Shockwave and a Rock ’n’ Roll Statement
Before rock became overthought and overproduced, it was pure rhythm, sweat, and joy. One legendary band took a timeless hit…
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Still Searching in the Static: How the Moody Blues Turned “I Know You’re Out There Somewhere” Into a Late-Era Classic
Ladies and gentlemen, this piece may run just 5 minutes and 37 seconds, yet it settles deep into the soul…
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