SINGLE REVIEW: Bill Bonnell - Tuesday Nights at the Toggenburg
“Tuesday Nights at the Toggenburg” eases in with a mellow acoustic guitar, immediately setting a warm folk-rock atmosphere. There’s a touch of Ralph McTell in the gentle picking, but what really stands out are the soft, intertwining vocal harmonies, carrying a Simon & Garfunkel quality that feels rare to come across these days. It’s a delicate opening that establishes both tone and intimacy right from the first bars.
Lyrically, Bill Bonnell uses the song to reminisce on the highs and lows of a past relationship, bringing out both the tenderness and the ache of memory. The words don’t just tell a story — they connect, hitting right at the heart while flowing seamlessly with the melody. It’s that cohesion between vocal delivery, lyrical reflection, and instrumental warmth that makes the track resonate.
What you’re left with is a song that feels timeless in its simplicity. Honest, heartfelt, and quietly moving, “Tuesday Nights at the Toggenburg” captures that perfect balance between nostalgia and craft, proof that a well-placed guitar line and a pair of harmonised voices can still carry immense emotional weight.
