“All in Love is Fair” (Stevie Wonder)
“All in Love is Fair” is one of Stevie Wonder’s most beautiful ballads, and it’s today’s classic song of the day. It was never released as a single (at least in the U.S.; it was in Brazil, inexplicably) but was…
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
Michael Miller is a popular and prolific writer. He has authored more than 200 nonfiction books that have collectively sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. His bestselling book is Music Theory Note-by-Note (formerly The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory) for DK.
“Soldier Boy” (The Shirelles)
Today is Veteran’s Day here in the U.S. and, in honor of our vets, today’s classic song of the day is the Shirelles’ “Soldier Boy.” Released in March of 1962, this single hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. (And…
“It’s a Heartache” (Bonnie Tyler)
For today’s classic song of the day we head back to the late ’70s and singer Bonnie Tyler’s hit, “It’s a Heartache.” Released in November of 1977, this single went all the way to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100…
“Make Him Mine” (Susan Maughan)
I can almost guarantee that, unless you live in the UK, you’ve probably never heard today’s classic song of the day. The song is “Make Him Mine” and it’s by a Brit singer named Susan Maughan. Ms. Maughan was semi-famous…
“Get Down Tonight” (KC and the Sunshine Band)
I have to admit, I was not a fan of KC and the Sunshine Band back in the ’70s. I thought their music simplistic and derivative, not something an erstwhile jazzer like me would be caught dead listening to. I…
“Rescue Me” (Fontella Bass)
Fontella Bass’ “Rescue Me” is today’s classic song of the day. Released as a single in September of 1965, “Rescue Me” soared to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #1 on Billboard’s…