“Little By Little” (Dusty Springfield)
I’m a huge Dusty Springfield fan. I think she was one of the top two or three female singers of the 1960s, which she proved by having a string of big hits. Today’s classic song of the day was one…
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.
“Stick Up” (Honey Cone)
Help! I been robbed! That’s how today’s classic song of the day starts out. The song is “Stick Up” by Honey Cone, released in August of 1971, and it went all the way to #11 on the Billboard Hot 100…
“Little Sister” (Elvis Presley)
The King of Rock and Roll brings us today’s classic song of the day, “Little Sister.” Elvis Presley released this one as a single in August of 1961 (as a double-sided single with “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame” on…
“Slip Slidin’ Away” (Paul Simon)
The Simon half of Simon and Garfunkel brings us today’s classic song of the day. Paul Simon released “Slip Slidin’ Away” as a single in October of 1977 and the song went to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and…
“Jolene” (Dolly Parton)
A legend has passed. Dolly Parton passed away yesterday and, in remembrance, today’s classic song of the day is one of her most notable, “Jolene.” Released as a single in October of 1973, “Jolene” was a multi-genre hit, reaching #60…
“Tupelo Honey” (Van Morrison)
Van Morrison brings us today’s classic song of the day, “Tupelo Honey.” Released as a single late in 1971, it peaked at #47 on the Billboard Hot 100 early in 1972. Not a huge hit, for sure, but a great…