“Kind of a Drag” (The Buckinghams)
Chicago group the Buckinghams bring us today’s classic song of the day, “Kind of a Drag.” Released in December of 1966, this single went all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February of 1966. It scored…
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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“Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)” (Bruce Springsteen)
Today’s classic song of the day was never released as a single (at least in the U.S.) but every serious music lover of the ’70s knows it. The song is “Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)” and it was a highlight of…
“If You Really Love Me (Really Love Me)” (Brenda Lee/Donna Loren)
Today’s extremely obscure classic song of the day is one most of you probably have never heard. The song is “If You Love Me (Really Love Me)” and it was recorded by both Brenda Lee and Donna Loren—although neither version…
“Have You Seen Her” (The Chi-Lites)
“Have You Seen Her” is a sweet slice of Chicago Soul with heavy overtones of the nearby Philly Soul sound. Released by the Chi-Lites in October of 1971, “Have You Seen Her” went all the way to #3 on the…
“Comin’ Home Baby” (Mel Tormé)
Today’s classic song of the day is an unusual one. “Comin’ Home Baby” was written as a jazz instrumental, had lyrics added, then became an unlikely pop hit for a famous jazz singer. Read on, please. “Comin’ Home Baby” was…
“5-10-15-20 (25-30 Years of Love)” (The Presidents)
The early seventies were a great time for soul music. Motown was still going strong and the sophisticated sounds of Philly Soul were starting to fill the radio airwaves. The R&B charts were dominated by male vocal groups, many survivors…