Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Today’s classic song of the day is “I’m In Love.” It was written by Bobby Womack and recorded by Womack himself, Wilson Pickett, and Aretha Franklin. Bobby Womack wrote “I’m In Love” in 1967. He had recently married the widow…
Today’s classic song of the day is about an aging disc jockey discovering that the world has passed him by. The song is “W.O.L.D.,” and it was written and recorded by singer-songwriter Harry Chapin. “W.O.L.D.” was released as a single…
Today’s classic song of the day is an early one from the pen of master songsmith Burt Bacharach, “Any Day Now.” It was recorded first by Chuck Jackson but later made into a country hit by singer Ronnie Milsap. Burt…
“Precious Love,” today’s classic song of the day, was written and recorded by former Fleetwood Mac member Bob Welch. Released as a single in January of 1979, “Precious Love” peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #17 on…
“Light My Fire,” today’s classic song of the day, was a huge hit for two vastly different artists—the Doors and José Feliciano. Let’s revisit the tale. The Doors’ guitarist, Robbie Krieger, wrote “Light My Fire” in early 1966, although it…
Ellen Foley is a singer you might know even if you don’t know her name. You might remember her as public defender Billie Young (possible love interest for Judge Harry Anderson) in the second season of the original Night Court…