“Rosanna” (Toto)
Continuing our week with songs that feature a lady’s name in the title, what better classic song of the day than Toto’s “Rosanna?” Released in late March of 1982, this was one of the group’s most successful singles, peaking at…
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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“Clair” (Gilbert O’Sullivan)
Our second classic song with a girl’s name in the title of the day this week is “Clair” by Gilbert O’Sullivan. This pleasant ditty was released as a single in October of 1972 and eventually rose to #2 on the…
“Alison” (Elvis Costello/Linda Ronstadt)
This week we’re looking at songs with a woman’s name in the title, so today’s classic song of the day is “Alison” by Elvis Costello. Mr. Costello included the track on his 1977 debut album, My Aim is True, and…
“But It’s Alright” (J.J. Jackson/Huey Lewis and the News)
Yesterday the Impressions told us “It’s All Right” and today J.J. Jackson reinforces that positive sentiment with today’s classic R&B song of the day, “But It’s Alright.” Released on Calla Records in 1966, “But It’s Alright” reached #22 on the…
“It’s All Right” (The Impressions)
Today’s classic R&B song of the day is “It’s All Right” by the Impressions. Released in October of 1963, this single peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Sides chart. “It’s All Right”…
“I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” (Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations)
Today’s classic song of the day is a classic team-up from two of Motown’s hottest groups. The song is “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” by Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations, all together on one tremendous tune.…