John Fogerty – Up Around The Bend
Classic Oldies A familiar riff, a different kind of rescue — “Up Around the Bend” (2020) turns a road-song into a room-song, hope scaled to a family living room and a hard…
John Fogerty – Longshot
A Defiant Anthem for the Underdog, Carved in Grit and Gritty Hope When John Fogerty released “Longshot” in 2007 as the closing track of his politically charged album Revival, the…
Linda Ronstadt – A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes
“A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” becomes, in Linda Ronstadt’s hands, a grown-up kind of hope—not a fairy-tale spell, but a steady little light you keep cupped in…
Buck Owens – Sweet Rosie Jones
Longing Wrapped in Laughter: The Hidden Ache Beneath a Honky-Tonk Smile Released in 1968, “Sweet Rosie Jones” found its place as a poignant centerpiece on the album of the same…
John Fogerty – Blueboy
A Portrait of Fragile Defiance Painted in Dusty Americana Released in 1997 as part of John Fogerty’s third solo studio album, Blue Moon Swamp, the track “Blueboy” found its place…
Linda Ronstadt – You Can Close Your Eyes
“You Can Close Your Eyes” is a lullaby for the restless heart—a promise that, for one quiet moment, the world can soften and let you rest. There are songs that…
Buck Owens – Rednecks, White Socks And Blue Ribbon Beer
A Working Man’s Anthem to Simple Pleasures and Unshakable Belonging Released in 1973, “Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer” is a poignant tableau of blue-collar Americana, made indelible by…
John Fogerty – Southern Streamline
A Rolling Hymn to Redemption and the Relentless Pull of Home When John Fogerty released “Southern Streamline” in 1997 as part of his comeback album Blue Moon Swamp, it marked…
Linda Ronstadt – Poor Poor Pitiful Me
“Poor Poor Pitiful Me” is laughter with a bruise underneath—a sly, streetwise confession that Linda Ronstadt turns into something both tough and tender. Linda Ronstadt’s “Poor Poor Pitiful Me” (her…
Buck Owens – Rollin’ in My Sweet Baby’s Arms
A Joyful Rebellion Against Hardship, Sung with a Smile and a Steel Guitar Buck Owens‘ rendition of “Rollin’ in My Sweet Baby’s Arms” captured the essence of Bakersfield country at…