“You and Me Against the World” (Helen Reddy)
Today’s classic song of the day was a top ten hit for Helen Reddy in 1974. The song is “You and Me Against the World” and it peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on Billboard’s Easy…
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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“Flim Flam Man” (Barbra Streisand/Laura Nyro)
Today’s classic song of the day is a Laura Nyro composition that was a hit when recorded by Barbra Streisand. The song is “Flim Flam Man” and it’s a good one. Ms. Nyro wrote “Flim Flam Man”—originally titled “Hands Off…
“You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” (Dusty Springfield)
Today’s classic song of the day is “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” by British songstress Dusty Springfield. Released in March of 1966, it was Dusty’s biggest hit, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on the…
“Don’t Sleep in the Subway” (Petula Clark)
Today’s classic song of the day is another one from British singer Petula Clark. “Don’t Sleep in the Subway” was released as a single in April of 1967 and shot to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on…
“Walk On By” (Dionne Warwick/Isaac Hayes)
Today’s classic song of the day is a true classic from the songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. “Walk On By” is the song and it was first a hit for Dionne Warwick and then later for Isaac…
“Queen of Hearts” (Juice Newton/Dave Edmunds)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Queen of Hearts.” The song was written by Hank DeVito, Emmylou Harris’ pedal steel guitarist, first recorded (and a hit in England) by Dave Edmunds, and made an even bigger hit here in…