“Til I Hear It From You” (Gin Blossoms)
Your ’90s power pop song of the day is “Til I Hear It From You” by Gin Blossoms. The song appeared on the soundtrack for the 1995 film Empire Records and, released as a single, went to #9 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
Michael Miller
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“Precious and Few” (Climax)
Your sappy early ’70s love song of the day is “Precious and Few” by Climax. Released in December of 1971, it rose to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 (and #1 on the Cashbox Hot 100) in March the following…
“Something in the Air” (Thunderclap Newman)
Your forgotten late-60s pop song of the day is “Something in the Air,” by the group called Thunderclap Newman. It was a minor hit during the summer months of 1969, hitting #37 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #1…
“Jimmy Loves Maryann” (Josie Cotton)
Today’s little-known 1980s remake of a little-known 1970s pop song of the day is “Jimmy Loves Maryann” by Josie Cotton. This is a New Wavish remake of the second single from the band Looking Glass, which wasn’t near as big…
“Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” (Looking Glass)
Your everybody-knows-it-and-loves-it early ’70s pop song of the day is “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” by Looking Glass. This one is a classic that stood out in a year full of terrific pop hits. The song was released in May…
“Can I Change My Mind” (Tyrone Davis)
Your forgotten late-60s soul song of the day is “Can I Change My Mind” by Tyrone Davis. This one was released in November of 1968 and went to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot R&B…