Break Away by The Beach Boys
BREAK AWAY SOUNDED LIKE A POP SONG — BUT UNDER THE HARMONY WAS A MAN TRYING TO OUTRUN A CAGE. Some Beach Boys songs feel like summer with the top…
In My Room by The Beach Boys
“IN MY ROOM” WAS NOT A SONG ABOUT HIDING — IT WAS A SMALL DOOR INTO THE PLACE WHERE A BOY COULD FINALLY BREATHE. The Beach Boys could make the…
Barbara Ann by The Beach Boys
BARBARA ANN SOUNDED LIKE A PARTY — BUT ITS REAL MAGIC WAS HOW LITTLE IT TRIED TO BE PERFECT. Some songs arrive dressed like masterpieces. “Barbara Ann” came in laughing.…
The Beach Boys – Surfin’ USA (live concert 2012)
“SURFIN’ U.S.A.” IN 2012 WAS NOT JUST A HIT COMING BACK — IT WAS A WHOLE LIFETIME STANDING IN THE SAME SUNLIGHT AGAIN. By 2012, nobody on that stage was…
Surfer Girl by The Beach Boys
“SURFER GIRL” SOUNDED LIKE A DREAM BESIDE THE WATER — BUT INSIDE IT WAS A YOUNG HEART ASKING TO BE CHOSEN. The song does not rush. It does not race…
The Drum – Bobby Sherman (1971)
THE DRUM SOUNDED LIKE A CHILD’S PARADE — UNTIL TIME MADE IT FEEL LIKE A HEART TRYING TO KEEP MARCHING. Bobby Sherman had a voice that could make even the…
Hey, Mister Sun – Bobby Sherman (1970)
HEY, MISTER SUN SOUNDED LIKE PURE MORNING LIGHT — UNTIL TIME MADE IT FEEL LIKE BOBBY SHERMAN WAS SINGING TO A VANISHING WORLD. There was a brightness in Bobby Sherman’s…
Girl Don’t Tell Me by The Beach Boys
GIRL DON’T TELL ME SOUNDED LIKE A TEENAGE CRUSH — BUT UNDER THE COOLNESS WAS THE ACHE OF SOMEONE ALREADY LEARNING HOW LOVE DISAPPEARS. Some Beach Boys songs race toward…
Please Let Me Wonder by The Beach Boys
“PLEASE LET ME WONDER” SOUNDED LIKE A LOVE SONG — BUT REALLY, IT WAS A BOY BEGGING THE TRUTH NOT TO ARRIVE TOO SOON. The song barely raises its voice.…
Mr. Success – Bobby Sherman (1974)
MR. SUCCESS SOUNDED LIKE A BRIGHT LITTLE TITLE — UNTIL TIME MADE IT FEEL LIKE THE QUESTION BEHIND BOBBY SHERMAN’S WHOLE STORY. Success is a strange word when it is…
Randy Travis – This Is Me
About The Song In the landscape of country music, where authenticity and emotional depth are paramount, few artists have consistently delivered with the sincerity and clarity of Randy Travis. Among…
Randy Travis – King of the Road
About The Song Few songs in country music possess the kind of iconic status and enduring charm as “King of the Road,” and few voices could reinterpret it with the…
Randy Travis – Stranger in My Mirror
About The Song By the time Randy Travis released “Stranger in My Mirror” in 1999, he was already a well-established figure in country music—a voice synonymous with sincerity, emotional depth,…
Randy Travis – Are We in Trouble Now
About The Song By the time Randy Travis recorded “Are We in Trouble Now,” he had already established himself as one of the most authentic and influential voices in modern…
Randy Travis – Point of Light
About The Song When Randy Travis released “Point of Light” in 1991, he wasn’t just offering another entry into his already rich catalog of heartfelt country songs—he was delivering a…
Randy Travis – Before You Kill Us All
About The Song By the time Randy Travis released “Before You Kill Us All” in 1994, he had already carved out a reputation as one of country music’s most dependable…
Randy Travis – The Box
About The Song Among the many songs in Randy Travis’s extensive catalog, few are as quietly powerful and emotionally resonant as “The Box.” Released in 1995 as a single from…
Randy Travis – A Man Ain’t Made of Stone
About The Song By the late 1990s, Randy Travis had already solidified his place as a cornerstone of modern country music. His deep, resonant voice and unwavering commitment to traditional…
Randy Travis – Out of My Bones
About The Song Few artists in the history of country music have mastered the art of blending heartbreak and grace quite like Randy Travis. Known for his rich baritone, understated…
Randy Travis – I Won’t Need You Anymore (Always and Forever)
About The Song In the landscape of country music, where emotional honesty is the genre’s cornerstone, few artists have embodied that principle as consistently and convincingly as Randy Travis. With…