RIDERS ON THE STORM by THE DOORS Story by Emily Maguire
In the space of thirty seconds I’ve gone from being bored to horny to a tragic figure whose only true love is dead.
Riptide by Vance Joy. Story by David Oke
“My big sister learnt this song!” “My cousin can play this!” The excitement in the room was palpable. The look on the faces of the Grade One/Two students was a sight to behold. This is what bliss looks like.
Road trip. Albury!
We're off to Albury once again, courtesy of the Write Around The Murray Festival.
Roadrunner by The Modern Lovers. Story by Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt
Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt Twin Street, Adelaide, 1978ishThe intersection of a new record store, Modern Love Songs, and a new music newspaper, Roadrunner, led me to discover The Modern Lovers. And their song Roadrunner.
Roadtrip stories
Who doesn't like a roadtrip? And who doesn't like a roadtrip story? Matt Quartermaine, Justine Sless, N.T.McQueen - and others - hit the highway and listen to R.E.M, Clairy Browne & The Banging Rackettes, Karen Carpenter, Boy & Bear, Lana Del Rey...
ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS COME THROUGH BY JIM STEINMAN Story by Stephen Andrew
This song sounds like Phil Spector has died and is rising to heaven. The track is a religious pop song offering deep gratitude for the divinity that can sometimes find its way into the Top 40. The rest of the album is an abomination.