“Won’t Get Fooled Again” (The Who)
Meet the new bossSame as the old boss Those are famous closing lines from today’s classic song of the day, the Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” Released as a single in June of 1971, this classic tune went all the…
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.
“Delilah” (Tom Jones)
Welsh belter Tom Jones has today’s classic song of the day, “Delilah.” Decca Records (in the UK; London Records here in the U.S.) released “Delilah” in February of 1967 and it peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and…
“Rockin’ Roll Baby” (The Stylistics)
Today’s classic song of the day is a classic piece of Philly Soul with a lyrical nod to that rock ‘n’ roll music. The song is “Rockin’ Roll Baby” by the Stylistics; released as a single on Avco Records in…
“Dang Me” (Roger Miller)
Roger Miller was a popular country artist who made several crossovers onto the mainstream pop charts in the mid-sixties. His first big crossover hit, “Dang Me,” is today’s classic song of the day. Roger Miller said he wrote “Dang Me”…
“Pay to the Piper” (Chairmen of the Board)
Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland (AKA Holland-Dozier-Holland, AKA H-D-H) were a songwriting/production team responsible for dozens of huge hits for Motown artists in the ’60s. They left Motown in 1968 after a long-simmering dispute over profit-sharing and royalties.…
“Hip Hug-Her” (Booker T. & the M.G.’s)
Steve Cropper was one of the best guitarists many people never heard of. He wasn’t a flashy guitar god like Jimmy Page or Jimi Hendrix; he was a solid player who could seamlessly switch from rhythm to lead and back…