Music Reviews
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Ed Sheeran’s “In My Life” Tribute Transcends Generations at Grammy Salute to The Beatles
Ed Sheeran walked onto the stage with nothing but his guitar and a song that clearly held deep meaning. As…
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The Gatlin Brothers’ “All the Gold in California” – A 1979 Ballad of Ambition and Harsh Realities
Three "brothers" sang a song that left America in tears. When they performed it on TV, their harmonies broke hearts…
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Looking Glass’s “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” – The 1972 Yacht Rock Gem That Continues to Shine
I absolutely love this song. It's like a movie telling a story, but in just a few minutes. You can…
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Lynn Anderson’s ‘(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden’ Blossoms into a 1970 Cross-Genre Sensation
This song may only be 2 minutes and 56 seconds long… yet its charm lasts a lifetime.55 years later, and…
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Roy Orbison’s “In Dreams”: From Chart-Topping Hit to Cinematic Masterpiece
This song may only be two minutes and forty-nine seconds long… yet it stays with you forever. oh look...no backing…
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Little Eva’s “The Loco-Motion” Ignites Dance Craze and Tops Charts in 1962
Ladies and gentlemen, this song may only be two minutes and twenty-three seconds long… yet its energy never fades. A…
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Carrie Underwood’s “Because He Lives” Performance at the Ryman Auditorium Revitalizes a Gospel Classic in 2021
This song may only be four minutes and fifty-five seconds long… yet its impact lasts forever. A truly unforgettable performance!…
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Frankie Lymon’s “Little Bitty Pretty One” Showcases a Young Star’s Solo Potential in 1960
This track runs exactly 2 minutes and 21 seconds… yet it bursts with youthful energy and doo-wop flair. Hard to…
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The Shangri-Las’ “Leader of the Pack” Transforms Girl Group Narratives and Defines 1964 Rebellion
This track is just under three minutes long… yet it rocked the music world with its dramatic storyline and unmistakable…
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Stevie Wonder’s “Fingertips, Pt. 2” Transforms Live Performance in 1963
This track is only about three minutes long… yet it changed the course of music history. Hard to believe, but…
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Brenda Lee’s “I’m Sorry” Redefines Teen Pop Balladry in 1960
This track is only 2 minutes and 41 seconds long... yet it leaves a lasting impression on everyone who hears…
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Gene Pitney’s “Only Love Can Break a Heart” Becomes a Defining Ballad of 1962
This song may only be two minutes and fifty-one seconds long… yet its sentiment lasts a lifetime. A truly poignant…
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Dean Martin’s “Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On” Becomes a Timeless Crooner Classic
This song may only be two minutes and thirty seconds long… yet its warmth lingers forever. A truly heartfelt performance!…
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Ritchie Valens’ “Donna” and “La Bamba” Break Barriers and Define 1958’s Musical Landscape
This song may only be two minutes and fourteen seconds long… yet its energy lives on forever. Crazy how his…
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Otis Redding’s ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay’ Becomes a Posthumous Chart-Topping Classic in 1968
This song may only be two minutes and forty-three seconds long… yet its soul drifts on forever. This is one…
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Jim Croce’s ‘Time in a Bottle’ Captures Hearts Posthumously in 1973
This song was released in 1973 and became an instant classic with its poignant lyrics and heartfelt melody. Listeners in…
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Dean Martin’s ‘Ain’t That a Kick in the Head?’ Becomes a Timeless Classic
Ladies and gentlemen, this song may only be two minutes and thirty-four seconds long… yet its brilliance lives on forever.…
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Roy Orbison’s “Running Scared” Shakes the Charts and Redefines Rock in 1961
Ladies and gentlemen, this song may only be two minutes and thirty seconds long… yet its impact is everlasting. An…
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Roy Orbison’s “In Dreams” – A Haunting Masterpiece That Redefined Pop Balladry in 1963
Ladies and gentlemen, this song may only be two minutes and fifty seconds long… yet its magic never fades. An…
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Mark Dinning’s ‘Teen Angel’ Tops Charts in 1960, Cementing Its Place in Pop Culture
This song is only 3 minutes long… yet it stays with you forever. Oh, my! Remember this, made me cry!…
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