“Ride Captain Ride” (Blues Image/Blood, Sweat & Tears)
Today’s classic ’70s song of the day is “Ride Captain Ride” by the group Blues Image. It was released in the spring of 1970 and shot up the charts to hit #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 on May 9…
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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“Driver’s Seat” (Sniff ‘n’ the Tears)
Today’s classic song of the day was suggested by friend Phil Kitchel. The song is “Driver’s Seat” by the British band Sniff ‘n’ the Tears. The single, released in 1979, peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Driver’s Seat”…
“Tighter, Tighter” (Alive ‘N Kickin’)
Today’s classic song of the day was recommended by friend Charlie Hazelwood. The song is “Tighter, Tighter” by that one-hit wonder band, Alive ‘N Kickin’. It was released in June of that wonder year, 1970, and made it all the…
“September” (Earth, Wind & Fire)
On this, the 21st of September, it’s only fitting that our classic song of the day is “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. It’s right there in the lyric: Do you rememberThe 21st night of September?Love was changin’ the minds…
“It’s a Shame” (The Spinners)
Today’s classic soul song of the day is “It’s a Shame” by the Spinners. It was their last recording for Motown’s V.I.P. subsidiary and their only Motown hit before they moved over to Atlantic Records and had a bevy of…
“Popsicle Toes” (Michael Franks)
Today’s classic song of the day is one most of you might not know, but it’s a good one. The song is “Popsicle Toes” by Michael Franks, off his album The Art of Tea. “Popsicle Toes” was released in August…