Buddy Holly – Rave on
admin About Background A Songwriter’s Inspiration: “Rave On” was written by Sonny West, Bill Tilghman, and Norman Petty in 1958. Sonny…
Roy Orbison – Pretty Paper
About the Song “Pretty Paper” by Roy Orbison is a poignant and heartfelt holiday classic that captures the bittersweet beauty…
Aretha Franklin – Freeway of Love
About the Song “Freeway of Love” by Aretha Franklin is an electrifying pop and R&B anthem that captures the excitement…
Stevie Wonder – Overjoyed
About Background: “Overjoyed” was released in 1985 as part of Stevie Wonder’s album In Square Circle. This period marked a…
Chuck Berry – Too Much Monkey Business
About Chuck Berry’s “Too Much Monkey Business”: A Bluesy Punch of Social Commentary Chuck Berry wasn’t just the architect of…
Neil Sedaka – Oh! Carol
About “Oh! Carol”: A Blast from the Past with Enduring Appeal Neil Sedaka’s “Oh! Carol” is a song that instantly…
Connie Francis – Stupid Cupid
About Background “Stupid Cupid” was released in 1958 and quickly became a chart-topping hit for Connie Francis. While she’d had…
Roy Orbison – The Crowd
About Background: “The Crowd” was released in 1962, showcasing a departure from Orbison’s signature operatic rockabilly style. Co-written by Orbison…
Sly & The Family Stone – Hot Fun in the Summertime
About Background “Hot Fun in the Summertime” was released in 1969, a time of immense social and cultural change within…
The Doors – Love Me Two Times
About Background Birth of a Classic: “Love Me Two Times” emerged from the psychedelic rock scene of 1960s Los Angeles.…