Lynyrd Skynyrd – Free Bird

About The Song Guitarist Allen Collins came up with the music to “Free Bird” very early in the band’s songwriting process. But while everyone recognized the grace of the chord…

Bee Gees – Massachusetts

About The Song Released in 1967, ‘Massachusetts’ became the first of the Bee Gees five No.1 songs in the UK, reached No. 1 in 12 other countries, peaked at No.…

The Platters – Twilight Time

About the Song In the golden age of doo-wop, when harmonies soared and romance filled the airwaves, few songs captured the magic of love’s anticipation quite like The Platters’ “Twilight…

Aretha Franklin – Respect

About The Song In the tapestry of soul music, few songs resonate as powerfully as Aretha Franklin’s “Respect.” Released in 1967, this anthem transcended its musical genre to become a…

Riders On The Storm by The Doors

About The Song We’re taking you back to 1971 and the iconic hit from The Doors, ‘Riders on the Storm’, as we continue our weekly feature The Story Behind The…

The Temptations – My Girl

About The Song “My Girl” is a soul music song recorded by the Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) record label. Written and produced by the Miracles members Smokey Robinson and…

John Denver – Calypso

About The Song John Denver’s “Calypso”: A Song of Escapism and Tropical Paradise John Denver’s “Calypso” is a timeless classic that evokes feelings of tranquility and escape. Released in 1977…