“Raindrops” (Dee Clark)
We’re featuring songs about rain all week long and today’s classic rain-themed song of the day is “Raindrops” by Dee Clark. Released in April of 1961, this single went all the way to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and…
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
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“In the Rain” (The Dramatics)
Our next classic rain-themed song of the day is “In the Rain” by the Dramatics. This silky smooth slice of seventies soul was released as a single in February of 1972 and hit #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It…
“Don’t Let the Rain Come Down” (The Serendipity Singers)
Today’s classic rain-themed song of the day is “Don’t Let the Rain Come Down” from the Serendipity Singers. The song released in February of 1964, reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on Billboard’s Easy Listening chart. “Don’t…
“Rhythm of the Rain” (The Cascades)
This is rain week here at the Classic Song of the Day blog, and today’s classic rain-themed song of the day is “Rhythm of the Rain” by the Cascades. Released in November of 1962, this single went to #3 on…
“Purple Rain” (Prince)
This week we’re featuring songs about rain, and today’s classic rain-themed song of the day is Prince’s “Purple Rain.” It was the lead song and theme of his debut movie, Purple Rain, and its accompanying soundtrack album. Released as a…
“Mama Said” (The Shirelles)
Today is Mother’s Day, so it’s only fitting that today’s classic song of the day is “Mama Said” by the Shirelles. Released as a single in April of 1961, this girl group classic peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot…