“The Night Chicago Died” (Paper Lace)
This week we’re doing all songs with the word “night” in the title, and today’s classic night song of the day is “The Night Chicago Died” by a group called Paper Lace. Released in June of 1974, this track went…
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.
“Feed the Birds” (Richard and Roger Sherman)
This is a very special classic song of the day extra, in honor of songwriter Richard Sherman, who passed away yesterday. He was 95 years old. Together with his older brother Robert, they composed a legion of songs for Walt…
“A New England” (Kirsty MacColl)
Today’s classic song of the day is virtually unknown here in the States but was a big hit across the pond. The song is “A New England” and the artist is Kirsty MacColl. If you haven’t heard of her, you…
“They Don’t Know” (Tracey Ullman/Kirsty MacColl)
Today’s classic song of the day is a song written in 1979, a hit in 1983, yet has the Girl Group sound of the early 1960s. The song is called “They Don’t Know” and Tracey Ullman’s recording, released in September…
“It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference” (Todd Rundgren)
Today’s classic song of the day wasn’t released a single, although it could have/should have been. It’s “It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference” by Todd Rundgren and it is a polished piece of power pop perfection. “It Wouldn’t Have Made…
“Waterloo” (ABBA)
Today’s classic song of the day, a guilty pleasure of mine, is “Waterloo” by ABBA. Released in March of 1974, “Waterloo” was a worldwide hit, reaching #1 in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, and…