“The Tide is High” (Blondie)
Today’s classic song of the day is “The Tide is High” by Blondie. Released in October of 1980, the single went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and around the world; it hit the top spot in Canada, New…
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
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“Knowing Me, Knowing You” (ABBA)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Knowing Me, Knowing You” by ABBA. Released worldwide in February of 1977, this was one of their biggest hits. This single was a #1 hit in Belgium, Ireland, South Africa, West Germany, and…
“More Than a Feeling” (Boston)
Today’s classic song of the day is “More Than a Feeling” by Boston. This track was released in September 1976, my first month in college, and rose all the way to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s since become…
“Walk Away from Love” (David Ruffin)
Today’s classic Motown song of the day is “Walk Away from Love” by David Ruffin. Released in November of 1975, it rose to #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on Billboard’s R&B chart. “Walk Away from Love” was…
“And When I Die” (Blood, Sweat & Tears)
Yesterday’s classic song of the day was the 5th Dimension’s “Wedding Bell Blues,” written by the extremely talented Laura Nyro. Today’s classic song of the day is another Laura Nyro song, “And When I Die” by Blood, Sweat & Tears.…
“Wedding Bell Blues” (The 5th Dimension)
Today’s classic song of the day was written by one of my favorite songwriters, the late, great Laura Nyro. The song is “Wedding Bell Blues” and it was a huge hit for the 5th Dimension. Released in September of 1969,…