Deconstructing Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode”
In 1958, a seismic shift rumbled through the landscape of American music. Emerging from the burgeoning rock and roll scene, a song titled “Johnny B. Goode” by a then-unknown guitarist…
In 1958, a seismic shift rumbled through the landscape of American music. Emerging from the burgeoning rock and roll scene, a song titled “Johnny B. Goode” by a then-unknown guitarist…
Emerging from the early 1960s New York scene, Sha Na Na wasn’t your typical rock & roll band. Founded on a shared passion for the golden age of doo-wop (roughly…
Nestled amidst the vibrant tapestry of 1950s and 1960s pop music lies a timeless gem – the enduring ballad “May You Always” by the Lennon Sisters. Released in 1959, the…
In the pantheon of powerhouse female vocalists, few ignite the stage with the raw intensity of Janis Joplin. Her blues-soaked wail and uninhibited stage presence made her a force to…
A raw and energetic force on the late 1960s music scene, Janis Joplin wasn’t just a singer; she was a blues-soaked powerhouse who poured her soul into every performance. In…
In the wake of a devastating personal loss, legendary vocalist Diana Ross delivered a poignant tribute with the 1984 song “Missing You.” Released as the third single from her album…
In 1981, two titans of Motown Records, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie, joined forces to create a ballad that would forever be etched in the hearts of love song enthusiasts.…
A pillar of Motown’s soulful sound, Smokey Robinson established himself not only as a captivating vocalist but also as a gifted songwriter with a knack for capturing love’s complexities. In…
Few names in American music history evoke a deeper sense of soulful sophistication than Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. Emerging from the vibrant Detroit scene in the late 1950s, the…
In the tapestry of soulful love songs, few resonate quite like Smokey Robinson’s 1981 masterpiece, “Being With You.” Released as the title track from Robinson’s eleventh solo album, the song…