“The Right Thing to Do” (Carly Simon)
Today’s classic song of the day is “The Right Thing to Do” by Carly Simon. This single was released in March of 1973 and rose to #17 on the Billboard Hot 100, #10 on the Cash Box Top 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
Michael Miller is a popular and prolific writer. He has authored more than 200 nonfiction books that have collectively sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. His bestselling book is Music Theory Note-by-Note (formerly The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory) for DK.
“Romeo’s Tune” (Steve Forbert)
Today’s classic song of the day is one some of you might remember and others will recognize when you hear it. The song is “Romeo’s Tune” by Steve Forbert. The single was released late in 1979 and peaked just short…
“Midnight at the Oasis” (Maria Muldaur)
Today’s classic song of the day is another song that didn’t sound like anything else on the radio at the time (or even after), “Midnight at the Oasis” by Maria Muldaur. This sultry ode to a desert love affair was…
“Stay (I Missed You)” (Lisa Loeb)
Today’s classic Gen-X song of the day is Lisa Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You).” This track was released in May of 1994 and was featured as the end-credits tune in that quintessential Gen-X movie, Reality Bites. It hit #1 on…
“Year of the Cat” (Al Stewart)
Today’s classic song of the day is one of my all-time favorite songs, period. It’s “Year of the Cat,” by Al Stewart, and it is superb. In my mind, there is no more perfect song than “Year of the Cat.”…
“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…