“Song on the Radio” (Al Stewart)
You probably heard Al Stewart’s “Song on the Radio” on the radio a lot back in the day. Released in January of 1979, today’s classic song of the day peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100, #27 on the…
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.
“See You in September” (The Tempos/The Happenings)
Today is the first day of September here on planet Earth, so it’s only fitting that today’s classic song of the day is one titled “See You in September.” It’s all about two young lovers separating at the beginning of…
“That Sunday, That Summer” (Nat King Cole)
Perfect for the last Sunday of summer, today’s classic song of the day is “That Sunday, That Summer,” by the great Nat King Cole. Released as a single at the end of August in 1963, this gentle ballad hit #12…
“(Today I Met) The Boy I’m Gonna Marry” (Darlene Love)
“(Today I Met) The Boy I’m Gonna Marry” was the first solo single for vocalist extraordinaire Darlene Love, and it’s today’s classic song of the day. Released in March of 1963, this single peaked at #39 on the Billboard Hot…
“Are You Ready?” (Pacific Gas & Electric)
Today’s classic song of the day is by a group named after a power company. The group is Pacific Gas & Electric and the song is “Are You Ready?” Released in April of 1970, this single went all the way…
“The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game” (The Marvelettes)
Today’s classic song of the day is one of the more unusual tunes from a Motown artist. The song is “The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game” and it was recorded by the Marvelettes. Released in late December of 1966,…