Category 1970s

“More Than a Feeling” (Boston)

Boston

Today’s classic song of the day is “More Than a Feeling” by Boston. This track was released in September 1976, my first month in college, and rose all the way to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s since become a classic hard rock track and a staple on classic rock radio. “More Than a Feeling” was the lead single…

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“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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