Category 1970s

“Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)” (The Four Tops)

Today’s classic song of the day is by a legendary Motown group after they left the Motown label. The song is “Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)” and the group is the Four Tops. This single was released on the ABC/Dunhill label in in January of 1973. It proved that the Tops could be successful without Berry Gordy,…

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“Been to Canaan” (Carole King)

Been to Canaan, Carole King

On yesterday’s classic song of the day, James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain,” his friend and fellow songwriter Carole King played piano. That leads us directly to today’s classic song of the day, “Been to Canaan,” on which Ms. King also played piano, in addition to singing and writing it. Released in November of 1972, this one went to #24 on…

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“Rainy Day People” (Gordon Lightfoot)

Gordon Lightfoot

Building on yesterday’s classic tune, the Carpenters’ “Rainy Days and Mondays,” today’s rain-themed classic song of the day is “Rainy Day People” by Canadian troubadour Gordon Lightfoot. Released in March of 1975, this one went to #26 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on Billboard’s Easy Listening chart, and #1 on the Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary chart. According to Mr.…

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“As” (Stevie Wonder)

Songs in the Key of Life, Stevie Wonder

Today’s classic song of the day is “As” by Stevie Wonder, from his legendary Songs in the Key of Life album. Released as a single in October of 1977, “As” peaked at just #36 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts. A few weeks ago I posted Stevie’s “I Wish” as the classic song of the…

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“Just Don’t Want to Be Lonely” (The Main Ingredient)

Just Don't Want to Be Lonely, the Main Ingredient

Today’s classic ’70s R&B song of the day is “Just Don’t Want to Be Lonely” by the Main Ingredient. Released in January of 1974, this smooth soul track peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #8 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart. “Just Don’t Want to Be Lonely” was written by Bobby Eli, John Freeman, and Vinnie Barrett.…

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“Last Song” (Edward Bear)

Last Song, Edward Bear

Today’s classic long-forgotten ’70s song of the day is “Last Song” by Edward Bear. Released at the very end of 1972, it rose to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, and #1 on both of Canada’s major charts (RPM Top Singles and RPM Adult Contemporary). The stronger performance north of the border is undoubtedly…

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