Month October 2024

“Funk #49” (James Gang)

James Gang Rides Again

Today’s classic song of the day is a heavy-duty rocker from the James Gang, “Funk #49.” This one appeared on their 1970 album, James Gang Rides Again and, released as a single, rose all the way to #59 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Funk #49” was a guitar-driven number, written by all three members of the group—guitarist/singer Joe Walsh, bassist…

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“Baba O’Riley” (The Who)

Who's Next, the Who

Today’s classic song of the day is a legendary rocker by the Who. Released as the lead track on the group’s 1971 album, Who’s Next, “Baba O’Riley” is famous for its repeating staccato synthesizer-like backing and the lyrics, “It’s only teenage wasteland.” (In fact, many listeners at the time thought—and probably some today still think—that the song’s name was “Teenage…

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“Them Changes” (Buddy Miles)

Them Changes, Buddy Miles

Yesterday’s classic song of the day, “Get Ready,” as performed by the group Rare Earth, featured a singing drummer. So does today’s. The song we’re featuring today is one that doesn’t get a lot of play on oldies or classic rock stations and playlists, although it was a decent hit back when it was released in May of 1970. The…

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