Johnny Mathis – When I Fall in Love
Great Songs A Timeless Ode to Love’s Surrender: When Johnny Mathis Sang of the Profound Moment of “When I Fall in Love.” “When I Fall in Love,” a song that has become…
Olivia Newton-John – Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee
A Sweetly Vulnerable Plea for Acceptance: When Olivia Newton-John Grappled with Identity as “Sandra Dee.” “Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee,” a pivotal and emotionally resonant song from the iconic…
Aretha Franklin – Respect
A Queen’s Unapologetic Demand for Recognition: When Aretha Franklin Declared, “R-E-S-P-E-C-T.” “Respect,” a song that transcended its initial recording to become a defining anthem of the Civil Rights and feminist…
Linda Ronstadt – Carmelita
A Haunting Portrait of Desperation on the Margins: When Linda Ronstadt Lent Her Voice to the Ballad of “Carmelita.” “Carmelita,” a deeply poignant and evocative track from Linda Ronstadt’s seminal…
The Judds – Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days)
A Heartfelt Plea for the Wisdom of Yesterday: When The Judds Asked Grandpa About the “Good Old Days.” “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days),” a tender and deeply…
Margo Guryan – Why Do I Cry
A Delicate Inquiry into Unspoken Sorrow: When Margo Guryan Gently Pondered, “Why Do I Cry.” “Why Do I Cry,” a quietly beautiful and emotionally resonant track from Margo Guryan’s cult-classic…
Olivia Newton-John – Magic
An Ethereal Ode to the Spellbinding Power of Love: When Olivia Newton-John Sang of the Enchantment of “Magic.” “Magic,” a song that became one of Olivia Newton-John’s signature hits and…
Linda Ronstadt – Faithless Love
A Heartbreaking Ballad of Trust Betrayed: When Linda Ronstadt Sang of the Agony of “Faithless Love.” “Faithless Love,” a deeply moving and honest ballad from Linda Ronstadt’s acclaimed 1974 album…
Johnny Mathis – The Last Time I Felt Like This (with Jane Olivor)
A Tender Duet of Rekindled Emotion: When Johnny Mathis and Jane Olivor Sang of Love’s Gentle Rediscovery. “The Last Time I Felt Like This,” a beautifully understated and emotionally resonant…
Petula Clark – Don’t Sleep In The Subway
An Effervescent Anthem of Devoted Love: When Petula Clark Urged Her Beloved, “Don’t Sleep In The Subway.” “Don’t Sleep In The Subway,” a song that became one of Petula Clark’s…