“Concrete and Clay” (Unit 4 + 2)
The song “Concrete and Clay” is today’s classic song of the day. Released by a group calling themselves Unit 4 + 2 in February of 1965, it was a #1 hit in the UK but peaked at just #28 on…
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
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“You” (Rita Coolidge)
Anybody remember this one? Today’s classic song of the day is “You,” a hit for Rita Coolidge during the summer of 1978. It’s a soft rock tune that has a definite disco feel that was perfect for the time—and might…
“Games People Play” (Joe South)
Today’s classic song of the day won Grammy Awards for both Song of the Year and Best Contemporary Song. The song is “Games People Play” by Joe South and it first hit the charts in January of 1969. It peaked…
“Where the Boys Are” (Connie Francis)
In honor of the late Connie Francis, who passed away earlier this week, today’s classic song of the day is one of her biggest hits. “Where the Boys Are,” released as a single in January of 1961, peaked at #4…
“You’ll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)” (Dionne Warwick/The Stylistics)
Today’s classic song of the day is another piece of sophisticated adult pop from the pens of Burt Bacharach (music) and Hal David (words), “You’ll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart).” It was a hit for two…
“Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)” (Gladys Knight & the Pips)
Today’s classic song of the day is the final Motown single from Gladys Knight & the Pips. “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)” was released as a single in late December of 1972 and,…