Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
The early seventies were a great time for soul music. Motown was still going strong and the sophisticated sounds of Philly Soul were starting to fill the radio airwaves. The R&B charts were dominated by male vocal groups, many survivors…
Today’s classic song of the day comes to us from one of Stax Records’ most popular artists, Eddie Floyd. The song is “I’ve Never Found a Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)” and, when it was released in June…
Canadian troubadour Gordon Lightfoot brings us today’s classic song of the day. The song is called “Beautiful” and it first appeared on Mr. Lightfoot’s 1972 album, Don Quixote. Released as a single in May of 1972, it peaked at just…
Today’s classic song of the day has a title that’s difficult to verbalize. The song is “Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um” (that’s six “um’s”) by Major Lance. Released as a single in December of 1963, this classic piece of…
The band Creedence Clearwater Revival brings us today’s classic song of the day, “Sweet Hitch-Hiker.” Released as a single in July of 1971, this one went to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Cash Box Top…
Gary Puckett & the Union Gap bring us today’s classic song of the day, “This Girl is a Woman Now.” This single, released in August of 1969, rose all the way to #9 on the Billboard Hot 100, #5 on…