“I Saw Her Again” (The Mamas & the Papas)
For today’s classic song of the day, let’s travel back to the summer of 1966, when the Mamas & the Papas released their latest single, “I Saw Her Again.” This one peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and…
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
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“Show and Tell” (Al Wilson)
Today’s classic song of the day was released as a single in August of 1973. The song is “Show and Tell” and the artist is R&B singer Al Wilson. This sweet soul song went all the way to #1 on…
“Miserlou” (Dick Dale and the Del-Tones)
Today’s classic song of the day is a surf rock instrumental classic, Dick Dale’s “Miserlou.” It was released as a single in April of 1962 but never cracked the Billboard Hot 100. In spite of that, it’s become a classic…
“Hi-De-Ho (That Old Sweet Roll)” (Blood, Sweat & Tears)
Today’s classic song of the day comes from Blood, Sweat & Tears and their imaginatively titled third album, Blood, Sweat & Tears 3. Released as a single in August of 1970, his one peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot…
“Crimson and Clover” (Tommy James and the Shondells/Joan Jett and the Blackhearts)
Today’s classic song of the day is a nice little slice of late-60s psychedelia. The song is “Crimson and Clover” by Tommy James and the Shondells and it was released as a single on Roulette Records in November of 1968.…
“Right on the Tip of My Tongue” (Brenda and the Tabulations)
Today’s classic song of the day is a long-forgotten soul single by Brenda and the Tabulations. The song is “Right on the Tip of My Tongue” and it was released in January of 1971, on Top and Bottom records. It…