Gilbert O’Sullivan – Nothing Rhymed
user A Soul’s Lament for a World Out of Tune When Gilbert O’Sullivan released “Nothing Rhymed” in October 1970, it climbed to #8 on the UK Singles Chart, #2 in…
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John Mayall – California – The Best Songs Of All Time
A Bluesman’s Ode to a Golden Refuge When John Mayall unveiled “California” in October 1969 as part of his seminal live album The Turning Point, it didn’t chase chart…
Jimi Hendrix – Purple Haze
A Psychedelic Cry from a Dreamscape Soul When Jimi Hendrix unleashed “Purple Haze” on March 17, 1967, as the second single from the Jimi Hendrix Experience, it stormed to…
Etta James – I’d Rather Go Blind
A Heart’s Raw Plea Against Losing Love When Etta James released “I’d Rather Go Blind” in 1967 as the B-side to her single “Tell Mama”, it didn’t storm the…
The Moody Blues – The Story In Your Eyes
A Vision of Truth Reflected in Love’s Gaze When The Moody Blues released “The Story in Your Eyes” in July 1971 as the lead single from their album Every…
Golden Earring – Radar Love
A Sonic Pulse of Longing Across the Miles When Golden Earring unleashed “Radar Love” in May 1973 as the lead single from their album Moontan, it roared to #13…
Damn Yankees – Silence Is Broken
A Shattered Quiet, A Voice Set Free When Damn Yankees dropped “Silence Is Broken” in 1992 as part of their sophomore album Don’t Tread, it didn’t claim the top…
Mud – The Secrets That You Keep
A Lament for Love’s Hidden Truths In the tender embrace of Mud’s 1975 hit “The Secrets That You Keep”, we find a soulful cry for the unraveling of love’s…
Triumph – American Girls – The Best Songs Of All Time
A Heartfelt Celebration of Love and Loyalty When Triumph released “American Girls” in October 1979 as a single from their third album, Just a Game, it didn’t set the…