Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Celebrating the 12 days of Christmas, today we’re starting 12 days of classic Christmas songs. Our first classic Christmas song is “Christmas Time is Here” by the Vince Guaraldi Trio, from that holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas. The tune…
Today’s classic song of the day is “Levon” by Elton John. Like all the best Elton John songs, this one was written by Elton (music) and his long-time collaborator, Bernie Taupin (words). “Levon” was the second track on side one…
Today’s classic long-forgotten until you hear it again song of the day is “Shake It” by Ian Matthews. Mr. Matthews released this one in late 1978 and it peaked, early in 1979, at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and…
Today’s classic song of the day for this crazy Monday morning is “Manic Monday” by the Bangles. Released in January of 1986, this was the group’s first big hit, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was a…
Today’s classic song of the day is “Tracks of My Tears.” It was a hit for three different artists across two decades: The Miracles in 1965, Johnny Rivers in 1967, and Linda Ronstadt in 1975. “Tracks of My Tears” was…
Today’s classic song of the day is from that famous cartoon band, the Archies. “Jingle Jangle” was the group’s (and I use the word “group ” loosely) second-biggest single; released in November of 1969 it peaked at #10 on the…