“We Gotta Get You a Woman” (Todd Rundgren)
Today’s classic song of the day is one that might seem a tad misogynistic at first glance, but it maybe isn’t. Or maybe it is. You be the judge. The song is “We Gotta Get You a Woman” and it’s…
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
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“Love (Can Make You Happy)” (Mercy)
Today’s classic song of the day is the almost totally forgotten “Love (Can Make You Happy)” by a group called Mercy. Released as a single on March of 1969, it was a fairly big hit, going all the way to…
“Since I Lost My Baby” (The Temptations)
Today’s classic Motown song of the day is “Since I Lost My Baby” by the Temptin’ Temptations. The tune was written by Smokey Robinson and fellow Miracle Peter Moore; Smokey also produced. The single, released in June of 1965, peaked…
“Yellow Balloon” (The Yellow Balloon)
Yesterday’s classic song of the day was about 99 red balloons; today’s is about a single yellow balloon. The song, which few of you will remember (but might recall when you listen to it), is called “Yellow Balloon” and it’s…
“99 Luftballons” (Nena)
Today’s classic song of the day is “99 Luftballons” by the West German group Nena. The song is unique in being that rare foreign-language hit on the U.S. charts; even though the band released an English-language version (“99 Red Balloons”),…
“Sky High” (Jigsaw)
Today’s classic song of the day is one you probably don’t recall off the top of your head but will remember when you hear it. The song is “Sky High” by a British group called Jigsaw. The single was released…