“The End of the World” (Skeeter Davis)
Today’s classic song of the day is one most of you probably remember. It’s “The End of the World” by Skeeter Davis, and it was a top five hit back in 1963. “The End of the World” was written 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.
“Black and White” (Three Dog Night)
You probably remember today’s classic song of the day, “Black and White,” from the 1972 single by Three Dog Night. But the song is a lot older than that and has a storied history. “Black and White” was written by…
“Make It Easy on Yourself” (Jerry Butler/The Walker Brothers/Cilla Black/Dionne Warwick)
Burt Bacharach and Hal David bring us today’s classic song of the day, “Make It Easy on Yourself.” Like most Bacharach/David tunes, this one was recorded by multiple artists over the years. It was a hit in 1962 for Jerry…
“Fallin’ Lady” (Punch)
Here’s an obscure little tune from the early ’70s that you might remember when you hear it. The song is “Fallin’ Lady” by Punch and it’s today’s classic song of the day. Punch was a sunshine pop band out of…
“Standing in the Shadows of Love” (The Four Tops)
The Four Tops were my favorite Motown group and today’s classic song of the day was one of their best. The song is “Standing in the Shadows of Love” and, when it was released in late November, 1966, and peaked…
“You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)” (Meat Loaf)
The singer known as Meat Loaf brings us today’s classic song of the day, “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night).” I know this song is pure trash but it’s great trash and I love…