Vol XI, Issue 2 – Don’t you let me down (01 May 2026)

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Vol XI, Issue 2 – Don’t you let me down (01 May 2026)

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Name of song– Don’t you let me down

Band – Peter Criss (Kiss)

Writers– Peter Criss, Stan Penridge

Album- Peter Criss

Release year– 1978

Resources– Wikipedia.org

Don’t you let me down

KISS is a hard rock band whose fame in the seventies and early eighties remained unparalleled. They have numerous hot numbers to their credits and are well loved by rock fans all over the world. Formed by Paul Stanley (Rhythm guitars/vocals), Gene Simmons (Bass guitars/vocals), Ace Frehley (Lead guitars/vocals) and Peter Criss (Drums/vocals) in New York in 1973, they were an amazing band with incredible hit numbers, extraordinary face painting make ups and elaborate stage shows. In 1978, they were at the commercial peak of their career, with 4 platinum albums just under two years. During this era, they ventured out for something extra-ordinary. All the 4 members released 4 solo albums under the name KISS, with similar album covers, with no artists contributing any to the other. This was perhaps their method of easing the tensions among the members, to showcase their own creativity; or maybe it was a very attractive market ploy. Whatever, all the albums were successful and consolidated KISS’s success further.

Peter Criss’s debut album is considered one of the weakest among all the solo members. Perhaps, when we consider the different art pieces, beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.

“Don’t you let me down” is one of the highlights of Peter Criss’ solo album. This tender ballad definitely proves that the person sitting behind the drum kit can also sing, compose and make people move with their smooth lyrics and melody.

The song begins with a hooky bass by Bill Bodine, along with soft drums and guitar. Peter Criss starts with his gentle voice and begins a mesmerizingly innocuous ballad. A simple ballad praying the lover to be around, this slow masterpiece does not have any catchy solo but the harmonious vocals, Richard Gresteins’ humming keyboards, and Stan Penridge and Art Munson’s rhythm guitar creates a perfectly soothing ballad.

Yes, Peter Criss’ solo effort may have not fared well in comparison to his bandmates, but he definitely does not let any rock fan down with this lovely ballad “Don’t you let me down!”

Happy listening!!!

Don’t you let me down

Baby
Don’t you let me down (don’t you let me down)
Don’t you leave me lonely (don’t you leave me lonely)
Don’t you run around

I said, baby (baby)
When I’m on the ground, yeah (when I’m on the ground)
Try to keep my chin up
Feel I’m fallin’ farther down

(Ooh) You know I’m feelin’ sorry
But I know that won’t do
(Ooh) Looks like there’s no tomorrow
There’s no tomorrow without you

Baby (baby)
Don’t you let me down (don’t you let me down)
Don’t you leave me lonely (don’t you leave me lonely)
Or run around

I said, baby (baby)
When I’m on the ground, oh yeah (when I’m on the ground)
Try to keep my chin up
Feel I’m fallin’ farther down

(Ooh) Remember when you smiled so bright
Bring my heart up to my throat
(Ooh) Sure took hard times to drag me down
So, darlin’, brighten up all of my hopes

Baby (baby)
When I’m on the ground, yeah (when I’m on the ground)
Try to keep my chin up
Feel I’m fallin’ farther down

Try to keep my chin up
Feel I’m fallin’ farther down

Fallin’ down, down, down
Fallin’ down, down, down
Fallin’ down, down, down
Fallin’ down, down, down
Fallin’ down, down, down
Fallin’ down, down, down
Fallin’ down, down, down
Fallin’ down, down, down
Fallin’ down, down, down
Fallin’ down, down, down
Fallin’ down, down, down
Fallin’ down, down, down

Lyrics – https://genius.com/Peter-criss-dont-you-let-me-down-lyrics

Video link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zSl_FIc054

Resources- Wikipedia.org, allmusic.com

Vol XI, Issue 1 – I don’t want to talk about it (01 Jan 2026)

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Vol XI, Issue 1 – I don’t want to talk about it (01 Jan 2026)

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Name of song– I don’t want to talk about it

Band – Crazy Horse

Writers– Danny Whitten, (Nils Lofgren)

Album- Crazy Horse

Release year– 1971

Resources– Wikipedia.org

I don’t want to talk about it

“Crazy Horse”, more popularly known as the back up band for Neil Young, perhaps never got the praise they deserved. Although they had very few albums on their own, their contribution to Neil Young’s solo albums is just indispensable. A talented band full of extraordinary band members including Danny Whitten, whose life just cut short, this band undoubtedly portrays the best of the seventies rock phenomenon.

Vol X, Issue 5 – Bougainvillea (01 Sep 2025)

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Vol X, Issue 5 – Bougainvillea (01 Sep 2025)

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Name of song– Bougainvillea

Band – Dickey Betts

Writers– Dickey Betts, Don Johnson

Album- Dickey Betts & Great Southern

Release year– 1977

Bougainvillea

“Dickey Betts”, more popularly known as the guitarist for “The Allman Brothers Band”, is undoubtedly the virtuoso guitar player himself. For many rock fans, it might be a surprise revelation – that the long jamming guitarist in The Allman Brothers Band’s ‘Blue sky’, also had side projects and is also a well-established singer and guitarist in his own right. Born and raised in Florida, USA, Dickey Betts had a family with musical background. He had started to learn various musical instruments from his early childhood days and ultimately stuck to guitars in his teenage years. In 1969, he cofounded “The Allman Brothers Band” and had a successful career as the guitarist. During the break up periods of “The Allman Brothers Band”, Betts engaged himself in his own band and released few notable albums. He had formed his own band named “Great Southern Band” in 1977 and had released an album named “Dickey Betts & Great Southern”. Although he could not achieve the name and fame with his solo projects in comparison to “The Allman Brothers Band”, his solo projects do play a major role in the seventies country and southern rock scene.

Vol X, Issue 04 – Let me in (01 Aug 2025)

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Vol X, Issue 04 – Let me in (01 Aug 2025)

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Name of song– Let me in

Band – Rick Derringer

Writers– Rick Derringer, Cynthia Weil

Album- Derringer

Release year– 1976

Resources– Wikipedia.org

Let me in

“Rick Derringer” is one of the most cherished rock guitarists of the seventies. Firstly, with his band “The McCoys”, and subsequently, as the guitarists partner for Johnny and Edgar Winter brothers, Rick Derringer substantiated his place among the seventies rock guitar virtuosos. Although, his catalogue of hit numbers is relatively few, his contribution to the seventies rock scenario just can’t be undermined. Despite being in various bands and collaborating with numerous varied artists, he had been continuing his musical career till late. With his recent death in 2025 May, the era of a great rock guitarist has come to an end.

Vol X, Issue 03 – Let a woman flow (01 Jun 2025)

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Vol X, Issue 3 – Let a woman flow (01 Jun 2025)

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Name of song– Let a woman flow

Band – It’s a Beautiful Day

Writers– David LaFlamme, Pattie Santos

Album- Marrying Maiden

Release year– 1970

Resources– Wikipedia.org

Let a woman flow

The band “It’s a Beautiful Day” may not be a common household name for a regular rock fan. However, their classical blend of jazz, blues and rock can captivate any serious rock listener. For many fans, it would be a surprise that Deep Purple’s “Child in time” was inspired by “Bombay calling” from It’s a Beautiful Day’s debut album and they had retaliated by copying Purple’s “Wring that neck” in their song “Don and Dewey” from their following album “Marrying Maiden”. No doubt, they have left an indelible mark in the seventies classic rock. They were originated in 1967 in San Francisco, California, by former orchestral player David LaFemme (vocals, violin, guitar, flute), Val Fuentes (drums), Mitchell Holman (bass) and Hal Wagenet (guitar). With numerous line up changes, the band has been continuing even today.