Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from yesterday and today
Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from yesterday and today
Today’s classic song of the day is “Levon” by Elton John. Like all the best Elton John songs, this one was written by Elton (music) and his long-time collaborator, Bernie Taupin (words). “Levon” was the second track on side one of Elton’s 1971 album, Madman Across the Water and was released as a single in November of that year. It…
Today’s classic long-forgotten until you hear it again song of the day is “Shake It” by Ian Matthews. Mr. Matthews released this one in late 1978 and it peaked, early in 1979, at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #10 on the Cash Box Top 100. “Shake It” was written by Terence Boylan in 1977 and released on his…
Today’s classic song of the day for this crazy Monday morning is “Manic Monday” by the Bangles. Released in January of 1986, this was the group’s first big hit, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was a Top Five hit all around the world, including Australia, Austria, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, West Germany,…
Today’s classic song of the day is “Tracks of My Tears.” It was a hit for three different artists across two decades: The Miracles in 1965, Johnny Rivers in 1967, and Linda Ronstadt in 1975. “Tracks of My Tears” was written by Smokey Robinson and fellow Miracles Pete Moore and Marv Tarplin. Rolling Stone magazine ranked it #50 on its…
Today’s classic song of the day is from that famous cartoon band, the Archies. “Jingle Jangle” was the group’s (and I use the word “group ” loosely) second-biggest single; released in November of 1969 it peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 early in 1970. “Jingle Jangle” was written by the songwriting team of Andy Kim and the legendary…
Today’s classic song of the day just happens to be Steely Dan’s biggest Top Forty hit, “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number.” This single was released in April of 1974 and peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Cash Box Top 100. “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” was written, like almost all Steely Dan songs, by…
Today’s classic song of the day is “The Right Thing to Do” by Carly Simon. This single was released in March of 1973 and rose to #17 on the Billboard Hot 100, #10 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #4 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart. “The Right Thing to Do” was written by Ms. Simon and included on her…
Today’s classic song of the day is one some of you might remember and others will recognize when you hear it. The song is “Romeo’s Tune” by Steve Forbert. The single was released late in 1979 and peaked just short of the top ten at #11 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100 charts early the…
Today’s classic song of the day is another song that didn’t sound like anything else on the radio at the time (or even after), “Midnight at the Oasis” by Maria Muldour. This sultry ode to a desert love affair was released in February of 1974 and peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Billboard ranked it as the #13…