Johnny Mathis – A Certain Smile
Oldies Songs The Quiet Enchantment Woven Within a Captivating Smile: When Johnny Mathis Sang of “A Certain Smile.” “A Certain Smile,” a beautifully understated and romantically evocative ballad that speaks to the…
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Linda Ronstadt – Por Un Amor (For a love)
A Soaring Mariachi Lament for the All-Consuming Power of Love: When Linda Ronstadt Sang “Por Un Amor.” “Por Un Amor” (For a Love),” a classic Mexican bolero that speaks to…
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris – Feels Like Home
A Trio of Voices Celebrating the Profound Comfort of True Belonging: When Dolly, Linda, and Emmylou Sang of “Feels Like Home.” “Feels Like Home,” a tender and exquisitely harmonized ballad…
Johnny Rodriguez – That’s The Way Love Goes
A Gentle Acceptance of Love’s Unpredictable Path: When Johnny Rodriguez Sang, “That’s The Way Love Goes.” “That’s The Way Love Goes,” a beautifully understated and emotionally mature country ballad that…
Linda Ronstadt – Hurt So Bad
The Enduring Agony of Witnessing a Former Love’s New Happiness: When Linda Ronstadt Sang of “Hurt So Bad.” “Hurt So Bad,” a deeply emotive ballad that poignantly portrays the enduring…
Johnny Mathis – When a Child Is Born
A Celestial Ballad Celebrating the Miracle of New Life: When Johnny Mathis Sang of “When a Child Is Born.” “When a Child Is Born,” a song of profound tenderness and…
Carly Simon – You Belong To Me
A Sultry Declaration of Possessive Love’s Claim: When Carly Simon Confidently Asserted, “You Belong To Me.” “You Belong To Me,” a song of understated power and sensual confidence that firmly…
Roy Orbison – Blue Bayou
A Velvet-Voiced Longing for a Distant Paradise: When Roy Orbison Dreamed of “Blue Bayou.” “Blue Bayou,” a song of enduring beauty and profound emotional resonance, stands as one of Roy…
Linda Ronstadt – Keep Me From Blowing Away
A Fragile Plea for Stability Amidst Life’s Gales: When Linda Ronstadt Sang, “Keep Me From Blowing Away.” “Keep Me From Blowing Away,” a beautifully poignant ballad that expresses the delicate…
Dolly Parton – Jolene
A Desperate Plea to a Woman of Irresistible Beauty: When Dolly Parton Earnestly Begged, “Jolene.” “Jolene,” a song of raw emotional honesty and enduring melodic charm, remains one of Dolly…