Category 1970s

“Sweet Life” (Paul Davis)

Sweet Life, Paul Davis

Today’s classic song of the day is “Sweet Life” by Paul Davis. Released in August of 1978, this slice of mellow rock peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100, #15 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #7 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. Paul Davis wrote “Sweet Life” about the “sweet life” of a family man. The lyrics are…

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“Tiny Dancer” (Elton John)

Tiny Dancer, Elton John

Today’s classic song of the day is one of Elton John’s best, “Tiny Dancer” was the opening track on Mr. John’s 1971 Madman Across the Water album, which is my second-favorite Elton John album. (Tumbleweed Connection takes my personal top spot.) It was released as a single in February of 1972 but didn’t fare too well, probably because of its…

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“So Far Away” (Carole King)

So Far Away, Carole King

Continuing a string of tunes by ’70s singer-songwriters, today’s classic song of the day is “So Far Away” by Carole King. This one is off her massive and massively influential Tapestry album; released as a single in March of 1971, “So Far Away” peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100, #13 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #3…

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“(Last Night) I Didn’t Get to Sleep at All” (The 5th Dimension)

Last Night I Didn't Get to Sleep at All, 5th Dimension

Today’s classic song of the day is another sophisticated ballad from the 5th Dimension, “(Last Night) I Didn’t Get to Sleep at All.” Released as a single in March of 1972, this one peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, #6 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #2 on Billboard’s Easy Listening chart. “(Last Night) I Didn’t Get…

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“Who’ll Stop the Rain” (Creedence Clearwater Revival)

Who'll Stop the Rain, Creedence Clearwater Revival

Today’s classic rain-themed song of the day comes to us courtesy of songwriter/singer/guitarist John Fogerty and his band, Creedence Clearwater Revival. The song is “Who’ll Stop the Rain” and it was released in January of 1970 as one side of a double-sided single, the flip side being “Travelin’ Band.” Like many CCR tracks, “Who’ll Stop the Rain” peaked at #2…

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