“Sir Duke” (Stevie Wonder)
Today’s classic song of the day is another classic track from Stevie Wonder’s career-defining album, Songs in the Key of Life. The song is “Sir Duke” and, when released as a single in March of 1977, it went to #1…
Classic Song of the Day
Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Classic Song of the Day
Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Michael Miller
Michael Miller is a popular and prolific writer. He has authored more than 200 nonfiction books that have collectively sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. His bestselling book is Music Theory Note-by-Note (formerly The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory) for DK.
“Ohio” (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)
Today is May 4, 2025, the 55th anniversary of the Kent State Massacre. In honor of this sad day in our nation’s history, today’s classic song of day chronicles that event—”Ohio,” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. For those of…
“Jimmy Mack” (Martha and the Vandellas/Sheena Easton/Laura Nyro and Labelle)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Jimmy Mack” by Martha and the Vandellas. Released as a single in February of 1967, this Motown classic peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 but went all the way to #1…
“Any Major Dude Will Tell You” (Steely Dan)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Any Major Dude Will Tell You” by Steely Dan. This one’s off their 1974 album, Pretzel Logic. It was released as the B-side of their “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” single, in April…
“Windy” (The Association)
Today’s classic song of the day is a vocal gem from the Association. The song is “Windy” and, when released in May of 1967, it went to #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100. (It…
“Kiss You All Over” (Exile)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Kiss You All Over” by Exile. Released in May of 1978, this one went all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also a top ten hit in Australia…