“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…
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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“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,…
“Once Upon a Time” (Perry Como)
The final song of this week of songs my parents liked is one that I don’t really know whether they liked it or not, but they probably did. I certainly like it. The song is “Once Upon a Time” and…
“Java” (Al Hirt)
This week we’re highlighting songs that my parents liked. Whether or not I liked them is irrelevant. With that in mind, today’s classic song that my parents liked of the day is “Java” by trumpeter Al Hirt. This instrumental track,…
“Make the World Go Away” (Eddy Arnold)
Today’s classic song of the day that my parents liked and forced me to listen to as a kid is “Make the World Go Away” by country crooner Eddy Arnold. Released in October of 1965, it was a huge crossover…