“Stay Awhile” (The Bells)
Today’s classic early ’70s soft rock song of the day is the breathily sensual “Stay Awhile” by a group from Canada called the Bells. Released in February of 1971, it rose to #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, #4 on…
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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“Express Yourself” (Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band)
Today’s classic early ’70s song of the day is “Express Yourself” by Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. Released in August of 1970, this funky little tune peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3…
“Indiana Wants Me” (R. Dean Taylor)
This week we’re focusing on hits from the early 1970s and our first classic early ’70s song of the day is “Indiana Wants Me” by R. Dean Taylor. This single was released in August of 1970 and shot to #5…
“Black Pearl” (Sonny Charles and the Checkmates)
Today’s classic song of the day is one of Phil Spector’s last Wall of Sound productions, “Black Pearl” by Sonny Charles and the Checkmates. Released in April of 1969, the song hit #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, #10 on…
“Who Loves You” (The Four Seasons)
Today’s classic song of the day is the kinda sorta disco-like track, “Who Loves You” by the Four Seasons. The single was released in August of 1975 and the song peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Who Loves…
“Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town” (Kenny Rogers and the First Edition)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town.” It was a hit first on the country charts by Johnny Darrell and then later on the pop charts by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition.…