Brian Wilson

Surfer Girl***Mr. Wilson is a complex soul, with a God given gift of musical composition. Not to mention his falsetto vox.

Some of the Beach Boys material is not up my alley; But then again, with a song like this...It's enough to melt the coldest of hearts. Mr. Wilson is a true genius; He doesn't surf, but his impact on music is iconic. A melodic legend...Yes. An enigma...Yes. A wonderous eternal soul.

Thank you Brian, we love your work.Godspeed to Dennis & Carl...*

Everyone's Gone To The Moon

Jonathan King***This song has such a melancholy atmosphere, it's like a dream. The string arrangement is superb.;It would be great if there was music around these days; That have the ethereal ambiance of this tune.

When I was a a child, I used to have dreams about this song. I always end up on the beach in my dreams; Looking for someone whom I cannot see...*

Dancing In Heaven

Q-FEEL-(Orbital Be-Bop)*** British Techno via New Wave early 80's ; Is my data lacking...perhaps so. But back in the day & in the present for that matter, this cut has a great feeling. Brings back memories of love run amuck ; Which seemed to be frequently happening to me...¡Ay, caramba!...*

The Hollies

I'm Alive*** Here we go again; Another British band with highly listenable melodic components.

I've read that John Lennon, didn't care for the Hollies, because he saw them as one of the more blatant attempts to sound similar to The Beatles.

All that aside, to me this is about their best song...The Hollies I mean.

Ironically, I'd react to a comparison of The Beatles, as one of the highest compliments one could hope for. Ah...But What Do I Know Anyway...*

Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

The B.J. Thomas version of this song, is as timeless & wonderful as any tune can be. Other than Lennon/McCartney, I cannot recall anyone that's had more of an impact on contemporary composition than Mr. Bacharach. He has a majestic musical gift.

Hal David's lyric, is far from mushy; I'm certain that many people have felt this way, all of their life. Almost ironically, beyond words.

Godspeed Sirs ...*

The Gap Band

Party Train***Is some kind of a cut.From Tulsa, Oklahoma; These fellows have the groove in the pocket.The pulse, the beat is unstoppable. The synthesizers are so fine; The melody is right in front of the listener. A funk gem...*

10cc

Dreadlock Holiday***A great tune from these Brits; An ever-changing lineup, both eclectic & cerebral; Lyrical & melodic. Throw in some satire & humor amongst adroit musicianship...There you have it...*

Ric Ocasek

Something To Grab For***An enigmatic audio-artist. This particular song is a favorite for me ; Perhaps the best of his post solo career; Away from The Cars. Quirky...Yes ; Catchy... Definitely...*

The Carpenters

"(They Long to Be) Close to You"...Simply a beautiful song. Too pretty too be mushy.

Burt Bacharach just has a way of composing, that's uncanny. Karen was a good drummer & had an enchanting & luminous voice. Godspeed...*

Crying In The Rain

The Everly Brothers***Well, let's see; It's quite possible that the brothers had a strong impact on the Beatles; From a vocal standpoint. Double harmonies & such.

In turn,you might say that the Everly Brothers were a tad more American sounding, in so far as their roots. The Beatles on the other side of the coin, had a British influence, for lack of better words.

In the long run, I find vocal harmonies to be beautiful. But, what do I know anyway...*

Joan Osborne

One Of Us***What a unique & timeless song ; "Just A Stranger On The Bus, Trying To Make His Way Home."

JellyFish

That Is Why***Is a marvelous & highly melodic song. As to why they broke up, I know not; That's my two cents...

Duran Duran

(The Wedding Album)*** Contains some cuts, that one could not ignore. Perhaps the insertion of Warren Cuccurullo on guitar had something to do with it; But with songs like "Come Undone" & "Ordinary World" ; It was quite obvious to me, that the band at it's core, really has a brilliance all its own; Quite Stunning in fact...* But, what do I know anyway...*

D'Angelo

Brown Sugar*** What A Song...Atmospheric & powerful ; Subtle & Simultaneously Hypnotic. Mr. D'Angelo's Vocal nuance & Hammond Keys are exceptionally wonderous ...*

Godspeed Sir...*

Trevor Rabin

Give Me Something To Hold On To*** Mr. Rabin's uncanny composition skills & adroit guitar playing are highly impressive to say the least....*

Chad & Jeremy

A Summer Song***The ambiance, the mood, the atmosphere.Classic timeless music lives on forever. Chad & Jeremy's sonic-style, is as sublime today, as it was back in the day,They go onwards;...performing their melodic muse & smooth as a feather vocals; Bittersweet & enchanting...*

Earth, Wind & Fire

Mighty Mighty***

"We Are People Of The Mighty, Mighty People Of The Sun"

Billy Squier

My Kinda Lover...* A great tune, back in the day. As to Mr. Squier present day...I know not. But What Do I know Anyway...*

Huffamoose

Wait***Is a magnificent song & Mr. Elkins (far right)...Is a gifted soul. His vocals & lyrics are unique & beyond measure....; Though the band broke up, I'm sure that Craig will continue onwards toward his musical meridian.

Cameo

Word Up***In the pocket. the groove. The beat...; Irrepressible Funk. Oh so nice...***

The Kinks

Tired Of Waiting***The Davies brothers, Ray & Dave. Beyond the British Invasion. Ray's reflective lyricism, has always remained stupendously poignant...Godspeed Davies Brothers...*

Kip Winger

Headed For A Heartbreak*** The song & video are extremely adroit & magnetic, from my vantage point.

Additionally, Mr. Winger's album "Songs From The Ocean Floor"* ; & in particular the cut Resurrection* ; I find to be effulgent & entrancingly expressive... ; Which means I like it a lot.

Godspeed Mr. Winger...*

Elvis Costello

Mr MacManus is so prolific as a composer...it's preposterous.

The song Clubland* has an atmosphere & arrangement simultaneously dextrous & cinematic. Where does he come up with this stuff... ; Just phenomenal.