“I Wish” (Stevie Wonder)
Today’s classic mid-70s song of the day is “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder. It was the lead single from his triumphant Songs in the Key of Life album, released in November of 1976, my first semester at Indiana University. This…
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
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“Night Moves” (Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band)
Today’s mid-70s classic rock song of the day is “Night Moves” by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. Released in November of 1976, it rose to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 early the next year. Rolling Stone magazine…
“Born to Run” (Bruce Springsteen)
This week we’re looking at some of my favorite classic rock tracks from the mid-70s, starting with today’s classic song of the day, Bruce Springsteen’s immortal “Born to Run.” This song was the lead track on side two of 1975’s…
“Stacy’s Mom” (Fountains of Wayne)
Yesterday’s classic power pop song of the day was “My Best Friend’s Girl” and today’s song is strongly inspired by that and other songs by the Cars. Today’s song is “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne and it sounds like…
“My Best Friend’s Girl” (The Cars)
We’re on a bit of a power pop kick this week, so today’s classic song of the day is that power pop/New Wave classic, “My Best Friend’s Girl” by the Cars. Released in October of 1978, this pre-MTV wonder only…
“September Gurls” (Big Star/The Bangles)
Today’s classic song of the day is “September Gurls” by Big Star. It’s a near-perfect piece of power pop, influential beyond its limited recognition at the time. Big Star’s Alex Chilton (former lead singer of the Box Tops) wrote “September…