Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
This week we’ve been featuring tunes that were hits multiple times for multiple artists. This brings us to our final classic multiple-artist hit of the day, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You).” This one was a hit for both Marvin Gaye and Junior Walker in the ’60s and for James Taylor in the ’70s. “How Sweet It…
Today’s classic song that was a hit for multiple artists of the day is that smooth soul classic, “Ooo Baby Baby.” It was first a hit for Smokey Robinson and the Miracles then, about a dozen years later, for singer Linda Ronstadt. Smokey Robinson and fellow Miracle Pete Moore wrote “Ooo Baby Baby” back in 1965. The Miracles recorded it…
This week we’re highlighting songs that were hits multiple times for multiple artists, and today’s classic multiple-whatever song of the day is “The Loco-Motion.” This one was a hit three times in three different decades—in the ’60s for Little Eva, in the ’70s for Grand Funk Railroad, and in the ’80s for Kylie Minogue. “The Loco-Motion” was written by the…
This week we’re looking at tunes that were hits multiple times by multiple artists, and today’s song might hold the record for most number of hit covers. The song is “Everlasting Love” and it was a hit for Robert Knight, Love Affair (in the UK), Carl Carlton, Rex Smith & Rachel Sweet, and Gloria Estefan. Wow! “Everlasting Love” was written…
Today’s classic song of the day is Jimmy Buffett’s “A Pirate Looks at Forty.” Released as a single in February of 1975, this one didn’t quite crack the Billboard Hot 100, stalling out at #101. (Missed it by that much…) “A Pirate Looks at Forty” is about a washed-up drug smuggler turning the big 4-0, looking back on his life…
Today’s classic song of the night is “Right Time of the Night” by Jennifer Warnes. It was a standout track on Ms. Warne’s fourth album, Jennifer Warnes, and was released as a single on January 1, 1977. That single was the most successful of Ms. Warnes’ solo career, hitting #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, #17 on Billboard’s Hot Country…
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…
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…
Continuing our short string of songs from ’70s singer-songwriters, today’s classic song of the day is one you might not have heard from a singer you definitely know. The song is “Vanilla O’Lay” and it was written and performed by Ms. Jackie DeShannon. “Vanilla O’Lay” was included on Ms. DeShannon’s 1972 album, Jackie. That album fit right in with Carole…