“With This Ring” (The Platters)
Your forgotten classic oldie of the day is “With This Ring” by the Platters. This single was released in February of 1967 and went to #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #12 on Billboard’s R&B chart. The song was…
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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“Groovy Situation” (Gene Chandler)
Your classic groovy song of the day is “Groovy Situation” by the Duke of Earl himself, Gene Chandler. Released in June 1970, this single reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #8 on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart.…
“Straight Up” (Paula Abdul)
Our final classic mid-80s song of the day this week is “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul. This single was released in late November 1988 and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Dance Singles charts early the next…
“I Can’t Wait” (Nu Shooz)
Today’s classic mid-80s song of the day is “I Can’t Wait” by Nu Shooz. This dance floor classic debuted in February 1986 (sort of; we’ll get into details in a moment) and peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100,…
“Heart and Soul” (T’Pau)
Today’s classic mid-80s song of the day is a personal favorite of mine, “Heart and Soul” by the group called T’Pau. This was the group’s first single and track one on side one of their debut album, Bridge of Spies.…
“What I Am” (Edie Brickell & New Bohemians)
Today’s classic mid-80s song of the day is “What I Am” by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians. This was the first single from their debut album, Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars; released in November of 1988, it peaked at #7…