“Sister Golden Hair” (America)
America—the group, not the country—brings us today’s classic song of the day. The song is “Sister Golden Hair” and it was released as a single in March of 1975. It was a huge hit, going all the way to #1…
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.
“Hungry” (Paul Revere & the Raiders)
Paul Revere & the Raiders were a pretty big deal in the back half of the ’60s and even into the front half of the ’70s. Case in point is today’s classic song of the day, “Hungry.” Released as a…
“Westbound #9” (The Flaming Ember)
When Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland (AKA Holland-Dozier-Holland, AKA H-D-H) left Motown over a royalty dispute in 1968, they formed their own record label. Actually, they formed two labels, Hot Wax and Invictus. They signed a bunch of…
“You’re Going to Lose That Girl” (The Beatles)
For today’s classic song of the day we turn to the Beatles and their song, “You’re Going to Lose That Girl.” Featured on the soundtrack to the movie Help!, this track was one of the best of the group’s songs…
“Backfield in Motion” (Mel and Tim)
Today is Superbowl Sunday, so it’s only fitting that today’s classic song of the day is built around a football theme. The song is “Backfield in Motion” by Mel and Tim, released in September of 1969, just in time for…
“With a Girl Like You” (The Troggs)
Today’s classic song of the day is a garage rock classic from a British band called the Troggs. “With a Girl Like You” was released as a single in July of 1966 and peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot…