“Ma Belle Amie” (Tee-Set)
Today’s classic 1970 song of the day is another foreign import, but not from Britain. “Ma Belle Amie” is from the Dutch band Tee-Set. The single was released in the U.S. in December of 1969 and hit #5 on the…
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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“Reflections of My Life” (Maramalade)
The first half of 1970 was a marvelous time for pop music, filled with wonderful and wonderfully melodic songs with memorable lyrics. Case in point is today’s classic 1970 song of the day, “Reflections of My Life” by Marmalade. This…
“Hitchin’ a Ride” (Vanity Fare)
Today’s classic 1970 song of the day is another hit by another British group, Vanity Fare. The song is “Hitchin’ a Ride” and it was released in the US in March of 1970 (late 1969 in the UK). The single…
“Gimme Dat Ding” (The Pipkins)
Today’s classic 1970 song of the day, and the fourth of four featuring the vocal stylings of session ace Tony Burrows, is “Gimme Dat Ding” by a fake band called the Pipkins. This song, released in May of 1970, peaked…
“United We Stand” (Brotherhood of Man)
Our classic 1970 song of the day is the third in a row with session ace Tony Burrows supplying vocals and the second in a row involving Tony’s mate Roger Greenaway. You know the song; it’s the majestic “United We…
“My Baby Loves Lovin'” (White Plains)
Our next classic 1970 song of the day was on the charts the same time as yesterday’s song, “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes).” Plus, they had the same lead singer. Today’s song is “My Baby Loves Lovin’” by the…