“Jean” (Oliver)
Still looking at songs my parents liked, today’s classic song of the day is “Jean” by Oliver. The song, the theme to the movie The Prime of Miss Jean Brody, was released as a single in August of 1969. It…
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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“My Cup Runneth Over” (Ed Ames)
This week we’re featuring songs that my parents liked and today’s classic song that my parents liked of the day is “My Cup Runneth Over” by Ed Ames. This broad Broadway ballad was a real anomaly on the pop charts…
“The Last Farewell” (Roger Whittaker)
This week we’re going off on a slight tangent and featuring songs that my parents liked. Many of us will remember them from our childhoods, not necessarily music we chose to listen to but rather songs we unwittingly heard around…
“Midnight Confessions” (The Grass Roots)
Today’s classic song of the day is another Steve Barri production for ABC/Dunhill Records. The song is “Midnight Confessions” and the group is the Grass Roots. Released in June of 1968, this single rose to #5 on both the Billboard…
“Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)” (The Four Tops)
Today’s classic song of the day is by a legendary Motown group after they left the Motown label. The song is “Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)” and the group is the Four Tops. This single was released…
“Don’t Pull Your Love” (Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Don’t Pull Your Love” by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds. Released in April of 1971, this track rose to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts, and to #1 on…