“Joy to the World” (Three Dog Night)
This week we’re going to look at some of the top tunes of the year 1971, starting with the number-one pop single for the entire year. That tune is “Joy to the World” by the band Three Dog Night and…
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
“Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels)” (Jim Croce)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels)” by Jim Croce. I bet you didn’t know the whole title, including the parentheses, did you? In any case, “Operator” was released in August of 1972…
“Danny’s Song” (Loggins and Messina/Anne Murray)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Danny’s Song” by Loggins and Messina. Kenny and Jim released this one in November of 1971 on their Sittin’ In album. Kenny Loggins wrote “Danny’s Song” for his brother Danny as a gift…
“Love at the Five and Dime” (Nanci Griffith/Kathy Mattea)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Love at the Five and Dime,” written and originally performed by songstress Nanci Griffith but made a bona fide hit by Kathy Mattea. Ms. Mattea’s version was released as a single in April…
“Compared to What” (Les McCann and Eddie Harris)
In honor of Les McCann’s passing earlier this week, today’s classic song of the day is his only mainstream hit, “Compared to What.” The song, recorded live at the 1969 Montreux Jazz Festival, was released as an album track on…
“And the Rains Came” (The Millionaires)
Today’s unjustly forgotten classic soul song of the day is “And the Rains Came” by the Millionaires. This catchy single was released on the Specialty Records label in 1969 and you’ve probably never heard it before. That’s a shame. “And…