Linda Ronstadt – Hurt So Bad
Oldies Songs 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…
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris – Hobo’s Meditation
A Somber Reflection on a Wanderer’s Final Thoughts: When Dolly, Linda, and Emmylou Harmonized on “Hobo’s Meditation.” “Hobo’s Meditation,” a stark and beautifully rendered traditional folk and country song that…
Johnny Mathis – The Windmills Of Your Mind
A Velvet-Voiced Journey Through the Labyrinth of Memory: When Johnny Mathis Sang of “The Windmills Of Your Mind.” “The Windmills Of Your Mind,” a song of intricate beauty and profound…
Dean Martin – That’s Amore
A Sunny Serenade to the Delightful Absurdities of Falling in Love: When Dean Martin Crooned, “That’s Amore.” “That’s Amore,” a quintessential slice of Italian-American charm and an enduring anthem to…
Linda Ronstadt – You Can Close Your Eyes
A Gentle Lullaby of Reassurance and Shared Peace: When Linda Ronstadt Offered, “You Can Close Your Eyes.” “You Can Close Your Eyes,” a beautifully tender and profoundly comforting song that…