Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Today is songwriter Jimmy Webb’s birthday, so today’s classic Jimmy Webb song of the day is his best composition, maybe the best song ever written, “Wichita Lineman.” The song was a huge hit for singer Glen Campbell; released as a…
Today’s classic Jimmy Webb song of the day is “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” made famous by singer Glen Campbell. His single, released in October of 1967, only hit #26 on the Billboard Hot 100 but rose to…
Today’s classic Jimmy Webb song of the day is perhaps his most famous. “MacArthur Park” was a hit twice, first for Richard Harris in 1968 and ten years later, in a discofied version, for Donna Summer. Jimmy Webb wrote “MacArthur…
This week we’re celebrating the genius of legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb, starting with his first big hit, “Up, Up, and Away.” Recorded by the 5th Dimension, this single was released in February of 1967 and peaked at #7 on the…
Today’s classic song of the day is “It’s a Beautiful Morning” by the Rascals. Released in March of 1968, this single peaked at #3 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100. “It’s a Beautiful Morning” is…
Today’s classic song of the day is “Do You Believe in Magic” by the Lovin’ Spoonful. It was the group’s first single, released in July of 1965; it peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #8 on the…