“Call Me” (Aretha Franklin)
Yesterday’s classic song of the day was the song “Call Me,” a hit for both Petula Clark and Chris Montez. Today’s classic song of the day is another song called “Call Me,” this one written and performed by the Queen…
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.
“Call Me” (Petula Clark/Chris Montez)
This week we have somewhat of a telephone theme going on, and today’s classic song of the day is the first of four tunes called “Call Me.” This one was recorded first by Petula Clark then, shortly after, by Chris…
“Sheena is a Punk Rocker” (Ramones)
In 1977 the airwaves were ruled by that accursed dance music known as disco—and what wasn’t four-on-the-floor with a hi-hat upbeat was white breadish soft rock. It was not a great time for popular music. In reaction to the beats…
“Pretty Ballerina” (The Left Banke)
You probably know the Left Banke from their huge hit, “Walk Away Renee.” It’s a great tune but it wasn’t the group’s only hit. They followed up that one with another single, “Pretty Ballerina,” which is today’s classic song of…
“Sad Eyes” (Robert John)
Robert John’s “Sad Eyes” is today’s classic song of the day. Released in April of 1979, this soft rock track went all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 later that year. “Sad Eyes” was written by Robert…
“Woman, Woman” (Gary Puckett & the Union Gap)
Today’s classic song of the day was the debut single by Gary Puckett & the Union Gap. The song is “Woman, Woman,” and it was released in August of 1967. It did pretty good for a debut single, hitting #4…