“Thunder Island” (Jay Ferguson)
Today’s classic song of the day was suggested by old friend Brad Koch. It’s “Thunder Island” by Jay Ferguson, and it hit #9 on the Billboard 100 back in April of 1978. Brad wondered how “Thunder Island” ranked on the…
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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“Everybody Wants to Rule the World” (Tears for Fears)
Today’s classic song of the day is my 8 year-old grandson Jackson’s current favorite song in the world. I’m talking about that New Wave classic, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears. This single was released in…
“The Weight” (The Band)
In honor of Robbie Robertson’s passing on August 9, today’s classic song of the day is “The Weight.” Mr. Robertson wrote this and the Band recorded it at A&R Studios in Manhattan in January of 1968. They released it on…
“ABC” (The Jackson 5)
After three weeks, we come to our final classic song of the day from 1970, and it’s a big one: “ABC” by The Jackson 5. This single was released in late February of 1970 and quickly shot up of the…
“Love Land” (Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band)
Your classic 1970 soul song of the day is “Love Land” by Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. The track was recorded late in 1969 and released in January 1970. The tune hit #16 on the Billboard…
“Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” (The Delfonics)
Your classic 1970 soul hit of the day is “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” by the Delfonics. This single was released in December of 1969 and climbed to #10 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts…