“Bad to Me” (Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas)
Today’s classic song of the day is a Beatles song that the Beatles didn’t record. The song is “Bad to Me” and it’s one of the first songs written by a Beatle that was given to another artist to record.…
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.
“Tiny Dancer” (Elton John)
Today’s classic song of the day is one of Elton John’s best, “Tiny Dancer” was the opening track on Mr. John’s 1971 Madman Across the Water album, which is my second-favorite Elton John album. (Tumbleweed Connection takes my personal top…
“Vanilla O’Lay” (Jackie DeShannon)
Continuing our short string of songs from ’70s singer-songwriters, today’s classic song of the day is one you might not have heard from a singer you definitely know. The song is “Vanilla O’Lay” and it was written and performed by…
“So Far Away” (Carole King)
Continuing a string of tunes by ’70s singer-songwriters, today’s classic song of the day is “So Far Away” by Carole King. This one is off her massive and massively influential Tapestry album; released as a single in March of 1971,…
“Carolina in My Mind” (James Taylor)
Today’s classic singer/songwriter song of the day is James Taylor’s “Carolina in My Mind.” Taylor wrote it back in 1968 when he was in London recording tracks for his self-titled debut album for Apple Records. It’s all about being homesick…
“Jamaica Say You Will” (Jackson Browne)
Today’s classic singer/songwriter song of the day is “Jamaica Say You Will” by Jackson Browne. This song was the first track on his self-titled 1971 debut album and immediately established Mr. Browne as a force to be reckoned with. Jackson…