“Best of My Love” (Emotions)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Best of My Love” by the Emotions. Released in June of 1977, this one went all the way to #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100, as well…
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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“Clean Up Woman” (Betty Wright)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Clean Up Woman” by Betty Wright. This funky little tune debuted in November 1971 and rose to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 (and #2 on Billboard’s R&B chart) early the following year.…
“Rock the Boat” (The Hues Corporation)
Today’s classic song of the day is that early disco track, “Rock the Boat” by the Hues Corporation. This one one of the first disco tunes to go mainstream, charting at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1974. (Interestingly,…
“Nature’s Way” (Spirit)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Nature’s Way” from the band Spirit. It wasn’t a huge hit (only reached #111 on the Billboard chart) but it’s a terrific tune from a terrific album by a terrific band. You might…
“A Whiter Shade of Pale” (Procol Harum)
Today’s classic song of the day is “A White Shade of Pale” by Procol Harum. Released in May of 1967, this classical-sounding track peaked at #5 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Cash Box Top 100, but topped…
“Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)” (The Raiders)
This week’s final classic song with Hal Blaine on drums of the day is “Indian Reservation,” purportedly by the Raiders. This single was released in February of 1971 and rose all the way to #1 on both the Billboard Hot…