“The Ballad of El Goodo” (Big Star)
Today’s classic song of the day is one you probably know even if you don’t remember it. The tune is “The Ballad of El Goodo” and the band is Big Star, one of the least known yet most influential bands…
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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“Walking Man” (James Taylor)
Today’s song of the day is a James Taylor classic, 1974’s “Walking Man.” This was the lead track (side one, track one) of the same-named album. While “Walking Man” was released as a single, it didn’t break into the Billboard…
“Run Joey Run” (David Geddes)
Anybody remember this one? Today’s classic song of the day is “Run Joey Run” by a guy named David Geddes. Released in July of 1975, this little teenage tragedy track went all the way to #4 on the Billboard Hot…
“Billy Don’t Be a Hero” (Paper Lace/Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Billy Don’t Be a Hero.” It was a hit first for the group Paper Lace in the UK, then by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods in the U.S. “Billy Don’t Be a Hero”…
“Midnight Blue” (Melissa Manchester)
Keeping with our color-in-the-title theme, today’ classic colorful song of the day is “Midnight Blue” by Melissa Manchester. Released as a single in April of 1975, this track went to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, #7 on the Cash…
“Jackie Blue” (Ozark Mountain Daredevils)
Today’s classic color-coordinated song of the day is “Jackie Blue” by the Ozark Mountain Daredevils. The song was released as a single in February of 1975 and shot to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Cash…