“Into the Night” (Benny Mardones)
Today’s classic night song of the day is “Into the Night” by Benny Mardones. This one was a hit for Mr. Mardones twice. Initially released in June of 1980, it peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Prompted by…
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.
“The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” (The Band/Joan Baez)
Today’s classic song of the day with the word night in the title is “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.” It was a defining song for The Band and a major hit for Joan Baez. The Band’s Robbie Robertson…
“The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” (Vicki Lawrence)
Today’s classic song with word night in the title of the day is “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence. This little tune, released in November of 1972, went all the way to #1 on the…
“The Night Chicago Died” (Paper Lace)
This week we’re doing all songs with the word “night” in the title, and today’s classic night song of the day is “The Night Chicago Died” by a group called Paper Lace. Released in June of 1974, this track went…
“Feed the Birds” (Richard and Roger Sherman)
This is a very special classic song of the day extra, in honor of songwriter Richard Sherman, who passed away yesterday. He was 95 years old. Together with his older brother Robert, they composed a legion of songs for Walt…
“A New England” (Kirsty MacColl)
Today’s classic song of the day is virtually unknown here in the States but was a big hit across the pond. The song is “A New England” and the artist is Kirsty MacColl. If you haven’t heard of her, you…