“A New England” (Kirsty MacColl)
Today’s classic song of the day is virtually unknown here in the States but was a big hit across the pond. The song is “A New England” and the artist is Kirsty MacColl. If you haven’t heard of her, you…
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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“They Don’t Know” (Tracey Ullman/Kirsty MacColl)
Today’s classic song of the day is a song written in 1979, a hit in 1983, yet has the Girl Group sound of the early 1960s. The song is called “They Don’t Know” and Tracey Ullman’s recording, released in September…
“It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference” (Todd Rundgren)
Today’s classic song of the day wasn’t released a single, although it could have/should have been. It’s “It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference” by Todd Rundgren and it is a polished piece of power pop perfection. “It Wouldn’t Have Made…
“Waterloo” (ABBA)
Today’s classic song of the day, a guilty pleasure of mine, is “Waterloo” by ABBA. Released in March of 1974, “Waterloo” was a worldwide hit, reaching #1 in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, and…
“B-A-B-Y” (Carla Thomas/Rachel Sweet)
Today’s classic song of the day is “B-A-B-Y,” a moderate hit for both Carla Thomas and, a decade later, Rachel Sweet. “B-A-B-Y” was written by the stellar Stax Records songwriting team of Isaac Hayes and David Porter. Ms. Thomas released…
“Reach Out I’ll Be There” (The Four Tops)
Today’s classic song of the day is a Motown classic, “Reach Out I’ll Be There” by the Four Tops. Released during the fall of 1966, this one shot all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the Billboard…