“Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” (Melanie)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” by Melanie. Released in March of 1970, this single peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Cash Box Top 100. “Lay Down…
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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“Come and Get Your Love” (Redbone)
Today’s classic song of the day is that perennial ear worm, “Come and Get Your Love,” by Redbone. The single was released in January of 1974 and peaked a few months later at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It…
“Stoney End” (Barbra Streisand/Laura Nyro)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Stoney End,” written by the incredibly talented Laura Nyro and performed by the equally incredibly talented Barbra Streisand. Released in 1971, the single hit #6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and #2 on…
“It’s a Cryin’ Shame” (Gayle McCormick)
Today’s classic song of the day is the little-remembered but still great “It’s a Cryin’ Shame” by Gayle McCormick. Released in the fall of 1971, this one only hit #44 on the Billboard Hot 100. It did better on the…
“Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” (Chicago)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” by Chicago. The song was first released on the group’s 1969 debut album (side one, track two) when they were still known as Chicago Transit…
“Smoke from a Distant Fire” (Sanford-Townsend Band)
Today’s classic song of the day is that wonderful one-hit wonder by the Sanford-Townsend Band, “Smoke from a Distant Fire.” This bouncy little single was released in 1977 and peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Smoke from a…