“Daddy’s Home” (Shep and the Limelites)
For Father’s Day, today’s classic song of the day is “Daddy’s Home” by Shep and the Limelites. Released in March of 1961, this doo-wop classic peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Cash Box Top…
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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“The Train” (Frank Sinatra)
Today’s classic song of the day is an unusual one from legendary crooner Frank Sinatra. It’s “The Train,” the final cut from Mr. Sinatra’s oft-forgotten Watertown album, and it’s killer. Watertown was a concept album, released in 1970, that told…
“Daydream” (The Lovin’ Spoonful)
Today’s classic song of the day comes to us courtesy of the Lovin’ Spoonful. The song is “Daydream” and, when it was released in February of 1966, it went all the way to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and…
“Day Dreaming” (Aretha Franklin)
Aretha Franklin, the undisputed Queen of Soul, brings us today’s classic song of the day, “Day Dreaming.” Released as a single in February of 1972, “Day Dreaming” went all the way to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and rose…
“Here’s to You” (Hamilton Camp)
Today’s classic song of the day is a really obscure one. The song is “Here’s to You” by Hamilton Camp, and it was released as a single in June of 1968. You probably know Hamilton Camp not as a musician…
“Oh Very Young” (Cat Stevens)
Cat Stevens brings us today’s classic song of the day, “Oh Very Young.” It was included on his album, Buddha and the Chocolate Box and released as a single in March of 1974. The single went to #10 on the…