Deborah L. Jacobs
From the First Note to the Last Glare, Cher’s Version of “Satisfaction” Was All Grit, Glam, and Pure Rebellion
Cher has always known how to command attention whether through powerful vocals, bold fashion or fearless performances. In the 1970s, ...
When Cher and Charo Took the Stage in “America,” They Turned Patriotism Into Pure Showbiz Magic
In 1975, Cher lit up television screens with bold performances and fearless flair. On The Cher Show her duet with ...
The Bee Gees’ Acoustic “Massachusetts” Feels Less Like a Song and More Like a Softly Spoken Memory That Still Echoes in the Heart
Some songs feel like time travel. The Bee Gees’ acoustic version of “Massachusetts” brings that kind of quiet magic. It’s ...
‘How Can You Mend a Broken Heart’ Has Never Felt More Personal Than in This Acoustic Moment
It’s hard to forget the sound of a broken heart especially when it’s sung with the kind of honesty Barry ...
No Instruments, No Distractions, Just Barry Gibb’s Voice and a Love Song That Still Hurts Beautifully
Barry Gibbs voice has always been one of the most recognizable in music but hearing it without instruments is something ...
With Simple Harmony and Honest Faith, Alabama Turned “I Saw the Light” Into Something Holy
Some songs lift the spirit in the quietest, most powerful ways. In “I Saw the Light” Alabama brings warmth and ...
‘Alabama and Friends’ Captured More Than Great Music, It Captured the Soul of Country in the ‘80s
In 1984, Alabama shared the stage with fellow artists and friends for a television special. The event captured the band ...
‘In a Hurry’ Was More Than Nostalgia, Alabama Made It a Message Worth Holding Onto
Few country bands have told stories through music quite like Alabama. Known for their heartfelt lyrics, tight harmonies and timeless ...
When Randy Travis Sang “Open the Eyes of My Heart”, It Felt Like a Prayer Wrapped in Song
There are voices that entertain and then there are voices that reach something deeper. Randy Travis has long been known ...
When Randy Travis Sang “Pray for the Fish”, the Church Filled With Laughter, Joy, and a Whole Lot of Heart
Not many artists can make you laugh out loud and tear up in the same breath but Randy Travis can. ...