“Patches” (Clarence Carter)
Today’s classic song of the day is about a boy tasked with leading his impoverished family after the death of his father. The song is “Patches” and it was a big hit for blind blues singer Clarence Carter. “Patches” was…
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.
“You Baby” (The Turtles)
The Turtles bring us today’s classic song of the day, “You Baby.” Released as the lead single off their album of the same name in February of 1966, “You Baby” peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and a…
“Funky Nassau” (The Beginning of the End)
“Funky Nassau” by the Beginning of the End is today’s classic song of the day. A potent mix of soul with Latin American and Caribbean beats, this single was released in March of 1971 and made it all the way…
“Don’t Pity Me” (Joanie Sommers)
Here’s one you probably haven’t heard. Today’s classic song of the day is a lost track from singer Joanie Sommers, better known for her misogynistic 1962 hit, “Johnny Get Angry.” It’s called “Don’t Pity Me” and it should have been…
“Chevy Van” (Sammy Johns)
If you want a song that perfectly encapsulates the 1970s, you can do no better than today’s classic song of the day, “Chevy Van.” Over the course of the song the protagonist, who is driving a van manufactured by the…
“In the Midnight Hour” (Wilson Pickett)
Today’s classic song of the day is an R&B classic, Wilson Pickett’s “In the Midnight Hour.” Released as a single in May of 1965, this single only reached #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 but peaked at #1 on Billboard’s…