I dig how Lana caresses this song with her voice, letting it drift like a breeze through open windows. Kintsugi is a deeply heartfelt lament on death and the aching path of grief. As Lana put it ‘the idea of…
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The Safety Dance (1982) – Men Without Hats
I’ve been looking forward to writing about today’s featured track from the Canadian group Men Without Hats for a long time – it’s easily one of my favourite synth-pop songs, although I’m not a huge fan of the genre. But…
The Rose (1979) – Bette Midler
Most of the following information is condensed from the two Wikipedia references listed below: The Rose by Bette Midler is one of the first heartfelt ballads I remember hearing. I didn’t mind it receiving so much air play, since it…
7/7/25 – 13/7/25 – David Gilmour, Christina Perri & Moneyball
Welcome to Monday’s News on the March – The week that was in my digital world. David Gilmour – Desert Island DiscsAudio interview at BBC Sounds This fascinating interview with David Gilmour is a must-listen for fans of Pink Floyd…
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The River (1979) – Bruce Springsteen
The River is certainly one of Bruce Springsteen’s best known and most impactful songs, and one that many fans still hold especially dear among his vast catalogue. It is a haunting American coming-of-age tale that follows a young couple struggling…
I’m Still Here (2002) – Tom Waits
I’m Still Here lasts just under 2 minutes, but it expresses more than most songs can in 5 minutes. It’s such a poignant exploration of enduring love and the passage of time. There are few other songs where I’ve heard…
Angel In Blue (1981) – The J. Geils Band
I found today’s featured track – Angel in Blue while researching Centerfold, The J. Geils Band’s most famous hit – and I’m glad I did. Musically, the two tracks are worlds apart: Centerfold bursts with playful energy, a cheeky, upbeat…
Slip Away (1968) – Clarence Carter
Today’s featured song is the 1968 soul classic Slip Away. It’s a bit of a cheeky one too because it’s focused on infidelity. The singer asks a girl to cheat with him. Tough to resist those pleas for the one…
Blow Away (1979) – George Harrison
I grew up on the music of John Lennon, and since his life was tragically cut short, my musical appreciation gradually leaned more towards George Harrison in recent years. My parents didn’t own any of George’s solo records, and it…
The Rising (2002) – Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen’s music slipped off the radar for many after his much-maligned 1992 double album. Yet, in my humble opinion, if the strongest tracks from both had been combined into a single cohesive record, it could have stood as one…
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