“Pretty World” (Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66)
Today’s classic song of the day is an easy listening track from Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66. “Pretty World” was released as a single in May of 1969 and, while it only hit #62 on the Billboard Hot 100, it…
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
“When You’re Young and In Love” (Ruby and the Romantics/Marvelettes/Flying Pickets)
Today’s classic song of the day was a hit for two different artists in the ’60s—and a British a cappella group in the ’80s. The song is “When You’re Young and In Love,” and it was written by Van McCoy,…
“It’s Sad to Belong” (England Dan & John Ford Coley)
Today’s classic song of the day is that soft rock ode to extramarital love, “It’s Sad to Belong” by England Dan & John Ford Coley. The duo had charted two previous hits in the previous twelve months or so, former…
“One Fine Day” (Chiffons/Carole King)
Today’s classic song of the day is “One Fine Day.” This one was written by the legendary songwriting team of Carole King (music) and her then-husband Gerry Goffin (words) back in 1963. They originally intended the song for Little Eva,…
“Walk a Mile in My Shoes” (Joe South)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” by Joe South. It’s a song about the need for tolerance and understanding, by recognizing what others are experiencing. As the lyrics say: If I could be…
“Something’s Burning” (Kenny Rogers and the First Edition)
Today’s classic song of the day takes us all the way back to 1970, before smooth crooner Kenny Rogers pursued his solo career. Before he became famous on his own, he led a group called Kenny Rogers and the First…