Category 1960s

“Lovin’ Things” (The Grass Roots)

Lovin' Things, the Grass Roots

Today’s classic song of the day is “Lovin’ Things” by the Grass Roots. Or, if you’re in the UK, you may remember its release by the Scottish group, Marmalade. In either case, it’s a pretty good tune. “Lovin’ Things” was written by Artie Schroeck and Jet Loring. Artie was better known as an arranger and a jingle composer; Ms. Jet…

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“Wonderful World” (Sam Cooke/Herman’s Hermits/Art Garfunkel)

Wonderful World, Sam Cooke

For the day after Christmas, when everybody should still be in relatively good merriment, todays’ classic song of the day is “Wonderful World.” It was a hit for three very different artists: Sam Cooke, Herman’s Hermits, and Art Garfunkel. Lou Adler and Herb Alpert wrote “Wonderful World” in 1958 or so, but pretty much shelved it as a trifle. Sam…

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