The Osmonds’ ‘Down By The Lazy River’ Sparks a Youthquake in 1972, Uniting Rock, Pop, and Family Harmony
When The Osmonds released “Down by the Lazy River” in January 1972, many listeners were surprised by its force. The group had already become known as a…
This Innocent Looking Boy Grew Up To Become One Of The World’s Most Evil Men
Theodore Kaczynski is remembered as one of the most notorious figures in modern American criminal history. Known widely as the “Unabomber,” he was accused of carrying out…
I Will Follow Him — How Little Peggy March Turned a Teenage Voice into a Global Sensation
Some songs do not need to be long to become legendary. Little Peggy March’s “I Will Follow Him” lasts only about 2 minutes and 33 seconds, but…
Released in 1961, this unforgettable ballad captured a feeling nearly everyone knows but few can describe
Some songs belong to a specific time. Others seem to live outside time completely. Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces,” released in 1961, is one of those…
One of the greatest IF NOT the greatest duets in country music history
Some country songs tell a story. Others feel like they were lived before they were ever recorded. George Jones and Tammy Wynette’s “Golden Ring”, released in 1976,…
This song may only be 2 minutes and 33 seconds long, but it leaves a lasting mark
Some songs do not need five minutes to become unforgettable. Little Peggy March’s “I Will Follow Him” runs for just over two and a half minutes, but…
The Night That Changed Everything: When The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and Jackson Browne Redefined Live Music in 1974
Some concerts are remembered because they were loud, flashy, or commercially successful. Others last because something rare happens on stage — a moment of chemistry that cannot…
Released in 1965, this beautiful classic reminded listeners that sometimes happiness isn’t found in the world around us
Some songs are built to shake the room. Others are meant to quiet the heart. The Seekers’ “A World of Our Own”, released in 1965, belongs to…
This song is an absolute masterpiece. The music. The lyrics. The performance
Some songs are remembered because they were popular. Others last because they feel timeless. Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen” belongs to the second group. Released in 1981…
I didn’t cancel my job interview just to take my sister to the mall
Madison had waited months for that interview. At 25, she had worked harder than anyone in her family cared to notice. She had studied late into the…