“Sultans of Swing” (Dire Straits)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Sultans of Swing” by the band Dire Straits. Released in January of 1979 in the U.S. (May of 1978 in the UK), this track hit #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 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
“Mr. Bojangles” (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band/Jerry Jeff Walker)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Mr. Bojangles.” The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band released this song as a single in September of 1970 and it rose to #9 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100.…
“Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” (Melanie)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” by Melanie. Released in March of 1970, this single peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Cash Box Top 100. “Lay Down…
“Come and Get Your Love” (Redbone)
Today’s classic song of the day is that perennial ear worm, “Come and Get Your Love,” by Redbone. The single was released in January of 1974 and peaked a few months later at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It…
“Stoney End” (Barbra Streisand/Laura Nyro)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Stoney End,” written by the incredibly talented Laura Nyro and performed by the equally incredibly talented Barbra Streisand. Released in 1971, the single hit #6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and #2 on…
“It’s a Cryin’ Shame” (Gayle McCormick)
Today’s classic song of the day is the little-remembered but still great “It’s a Cryin’ Shame” by Gayle McCormick. Released in the fall of 1971, this one only hit #44 on the Billboard Hot 100. It did better on the…