Artist: The Rolling Stones · Song: Sympathy for the Devil · Album: Beggars Banquet · Year:…
Category: Great Songs
“Stay (Just a Little Bit Longer)” – Jackson Browne
At first glance, “Stay (Just a Little Bit Longer)” might seem like an odd candidate for…
“Ripples” (Genesis): the quiet power of time passing
There are Genesis epics that dazzle, and there are Genesis songs that stay. “Ripples” belongs to…
Kanye West feat. Pusha T – “Runaway” (Great Song)
Some songs aim to please. Runaway aims to confess. Released in 2010 on My Beautiful Dark…
Virtual Insanity – When Groove Becomes the Message
Few songs manage to balance social commentary, pop accessibility, and serious musicianship without sacrificing any of…
Cortez the Killer – when the guitar becomes memory
Some songs tell a story. Others capture an era. Neil Young’s “Cortez the Killer” does something…
This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
Talking Heads and the rare art of starting an empty year There are songs that announce…
Great Song: Everyday I Write the Book
There’s something oddly comforting about staring at a blank page with headphones on, knowing that someone…
Great Songs: Bon Iver – Holocene | A Masterpiece of Emotion and Sound
Holocene is more than just a song; it is an emotional journey that transcends the boundaries…
Great Songs: Meaning, Legacy and the Songs That Still Matter
Great Songs is not about hits, perfection, or consensus.It’s about songs that survive time by changing…
Great Songs #7 – Toto Jake to the Bone (1992)
Instrumental songs rarely earn a place in “great song” conversations. Jake to the Bone earns it…
Great Song #6 – Steely Dan Aja and the Art of Studio Perfection
Some songs are built to be played live. Others are written to be felt. Aja was…
Great Song #5 – Elvis Presley “Suspicious Minds” (1969)
“Suspicious Minds” wasn’t just a hit — it was the moment Elvis fought his way back…
Great Song #4 – Tom Waits “I’m Still Here” (2002): The Quiet Heart
Tom Waits’ “I’m Still Here” is one of his quietest masterpieces — a minimal piano ballad…