“The Weight” (The Band)
In honor of Robbie Robertson’s passing on August 9, today’s classic song of the day is “The Weight.” Mr. Robertson wrote this and the Band recorded it at A&R Studios in Manhattan in January of 1968. They released it on…
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
“ABC” (The Jackson 5)
After three weeks, we come to our final classic song of the day from 1970, and it’s a big one: “ABC” by The Jackson 5. This single was released in late February of 1970 and quickly shot up of the…
“Love Land” (Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band)
Your classic 1970 soul song of the day is “Love Land” by Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. The track was recorded late in 1969 and released in January 1970. The tune hit #16 on the Billboard…
“Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” (The Delfonics)
Your classic 1970 soul hit of the day is “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” by the Delfonics. This single was released in December of 1969 and climbed to #10 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts…
“O-o-h Child” (The Five Stairsteps)
Today’s classic 1970 soul hit of the day is that mellow classic, “O-o-h Child” by the Five Stairsteps. It was released in April of 1970 and rose to #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 18. The Five Stairsteps…
“Love on a Two-Way Street” (The Moments/Stacy Lattisaw)
Continuing our look at the best soul/R&B songs from that classic year of 1970, here’s today’s classic 1970 song of the day, “Love on a Two-Way Street” by the Moments. This single was released in March of 1970 and rose…