“Sometimes When We Touch” (Dan Hill)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Sometimes When We Touch” by Dan Hill. This soft rock ballad, released in November of 1977, peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, #4 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #10…
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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“Black Coffee in Bed” (Squeeze)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Black Coffee in Bed” by Squeeze. Released in April of 1982, it peaked at #26 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart (but not the Hot 100) and #51 on the UK Singles Chart.…
“Hello Stranger” (Barbara Lewis/Yvonne Elliman)
Okay, one last classic song of the day that heavily features an organ part: “Hello Stranger,” a hit for Barbara Lewis in 1963 and again for Yvonne Elliman in 1977. “Hello Stranger” was written by Barbara Lewis and released by…
“Like a Rolling Stone” (Bob Dylan)
Rounding out this week of organ-heavy tunes, today’s classic organic song of the day is “Like a Rolling Stone” by the immortal Bob Dylan. Released as a single in July of 1965 by Columbia Records, this track shot to #2…
“Double Shot of My Baby’s Love” (Swingin’ Medallions)
We’re looking at organ-heavy tracks this week and today’s classic organic song of the day is “Double Shot of My Baby’s Love” by the Swingin’ Medallions. Released in April of 1966, this garage rock classic peaked at at #17 on…
“96 Tears” (? and the Mysterians)
Today’s classic organ-heavy song of the day is “96 Tears” by a group calling themselves ? and the Mysterians. (That’s pronounced “Question Mark and the Mysterians.”) This garage rock classic was released in August of 1966 and popped all the…