Song of the Week

The first album by the Stephen Stills–led band, Manassas, stands as one of the most underrated records of all time. There’s one great track after another for the full four sides. One of those classics is called “It Doesn’t Matter.” It established a blueprint for the Stevie Nicks–Lindsay Buckingham edition of Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, … Read more

People gravitate to many types of songs for various reasons. Some contain personal messages, triggering sense memories. Others dig into our ears, like earthworms, even when we try to ignore them. I’m convinced the public doesn’t yearn for yet another analysis of “Like a Rolling Stone” or “Born to Run.” This series of contemplations isn’t … Read more