“To Sir With Love” (Lulu)
Today’s classic song of the day from a female artist is “To Sir With Love” by the British singer, Lulu. Her single was released in September of 1967 and went all the way to #1 on both the Billboard Hot…
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
“Poetry Man” (Phoebe Snow)
Next up in our week featuring female artists is the song “Poetry Man” by Phoebe Snow. This was the song that put Ms. Snow on the map; released as a single in December of 1974, it rose early the following…
“That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be” (Carly Simon)
Today’s classic song by a female artist of the day is “That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be” by Carly Simon. This was Carly’s first single release and first big hit. It was also track one, side one,…
“Jesse” (Roberta Flack/Janis Ian)
Today’s classic song of the day is a gentle song about lost love from songwriter Janis Ian, made famous by the late Roberta Flack. The song is “Jesse,” and Ms. Flack included it on her 1973 album, Killing Me Softly.…
“A Sign of the Times” (Petula Clark)
We’re kicking off a week of classic songs by female artists with Petula Clark’s 1966 hit, “A Sign of the Times.” Released in March of that year on Pye Records (in the UK) and Warner Bros. Records (in the U.S.),…
“Brand New Me” (Dusty Springfield/Jerry Butler)
Today’s classic song of the day was a minor hit for both Dusty Springfield and Jerry Butler. The song is “Brand New Me” and it was written by Mr. Butler along with Philly Soul legends Kenny Gamble and Thom Bell.…