Richard ChallenMay 1, 20205 minDan Fogelberg – “Longer”“Longer” unravels like a strand of gossamer, almost too delicate to actually touch.
Richard ChallenApr 20, 20208 minThe Dirt Band – “An American Dream”The Dirt Band didn’t have to overly sweeten Rodney Crowell’s song to make it work for Top 40 radio; they just needed to nail the marketing.
Richard ChallenMar 11, 20204 minPablo Cruise – “I Want You Tonight”“I Want You Tonight” sounds like Pablo Cruise decided to glom onto every trend that was happening in late ’79. At the exact same time.
Richard ChallenMar 9, 20207 minKenny Loggins – “This Is It”Its streamlined surface practically defines the entire “yacht” aesthetic, even as its subject matter threatens to blow up the whole marina.