Category 1970s

“Rock Me Gently” (Andy Kim)

Rock Me Gently, Andy Kim

Today’s classic song of the day was a number-one hit for Canadian singer/songwriter Andy Kim. Released in June of 1974, “Rock Me Gently” went all the way to #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100. It also hit the top spot in Kim’s native Canada and #2 in the UK. Andy Kim (born Andrew Youakim)…

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“Miss America” (Mark Lindsay)

Miss America, Mark Lindsay

Today’s classic song of the day comes from the former lead singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders, Mark Lindsay. The song is “Miss America” and it was released in April of 1970. It was a moderate success, peaking at #44 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #20 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. “Miss America” was written by a guy…

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“I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)” (Stevie Wonder)

Talking Book, Stevie Wonder

For the day after Valentine’s Day, today’s classic love song of the day is one of Stevie Wonder’s best. “I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)” was the final track (side 2, track 5) on his 1972 album, Talking Book. It is one of the most inspirational love songs ever written. Talking Book was the second…

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