Category: Rock and Roll

About The Song “Take My Breath Away” is hardly the first soundtrack ballad to get to #1. But even so it feels like the start of something, a harbinger of the soon-come glory age of the film tie-in, when balladosaurus rex bestrode the charts, roaring and beating its chest and weeping for week upon emotional week. Of…

About The Song Nat King Cole’s “Nature Boy”: A Timeless Classic In the realm of American music, few voices have resonated with such enduring warmth and charm as that of Nat King Cole. With his velvety baritone and effortless mastery of jazz, blues, and pop, Cole captivated audiences for decades, leaving an indelible mark on…

About The Song When Keith Whitley released his “L. A. To Miami” album, he could have kicked off his career with a couple of No. 1 records. However, George Strait notched a chart-topping single with Dean Dillon’s “Nobody In His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her.” Not only that, Randy Travis did the same with “On…

About The Song Eric Donaldson’s “Cherry Oh Baby”: A Timeless Classic In the realm of Jamaican music, Eric Donaldson stands as a true icon, his voice echoing through the decades with a blend of soulfulness and romanticism that has captivated listeners worldwide. Among his extensive repertoire of hits, one song stands out as a timeless…

About the Song A Timeless Classic: The Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” In the realm of popular music, few songs have achieved the enduring appeal and widespread recognition of “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” a soulful masterpiece performed by the legendary duo, The Righteous Brothers. Released in 1964, this timeless classic has captivated…

About The Song In the turbulent tapestry of American history, certain voices rise above the clamor, echoing with poignant clarity and timeless truth. Sam Cooke, the gospel-infused soul singer, was one such voice. His music, imbued with both the sweetness of soul and the raw power of gospel, resonated deeply with audiences, particularly during the…

About The Song “Dream Lover” is a song written by American musician Bobby Darin. Darin recorded his composition on March 5, 1959 and released it as a single the following month. It was produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler and engineered by Tom Dowd. According to Darin’s biography, the song was inspired by a…

About The Song A Touching Tribute to Fatherhood: Delving into Paul Anka’s “Papa” In the realm of music, there are songs that entertain, songs that inspire, and songs that evoke a deep emotional resonance. Paul Anka’s “Papa” falls into the latter category, a poignant ballad that captures the essence of fatherhood and the enduring bond…

About The Song Brenda Lee’s “I’m Sorry”: A Timeless Ballad of Regret and Redemption In the realm of classic pop music, few songs evoke the raw emotions of regret and yearning quite like Brenda Lee’s “I’m Sorry.” Released in 1960, this poignant ballad captured the hearts of listeners worldwide with its heartfelt lyrics and Lee’s…

  About The Song Originally, this song was recorded by Evie Sands in 1967. Her version was performing well, however, two weeks after it was released, her record label went bankrupt. Chip Taylor, who wrote the song, was devastated when he found out the label could not promote it or even make more copies of…