Category 1970s

“Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)” (Aretha Franklin)

Until You Come Back to Me

Your classic sweet soul song of the day is “Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do),” by Aretha Franklin. This song was just one of Aretha’s many hit songs, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the R&B chart in early 1974. Aretha Franklin had a ton of Top 40 singles in…

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“If You Could Read My Mind” (Gordon Lightfoot)

If You Could Read My Mind, Gordon Lightfoot

In honor of his passing, today’s classic song of the day is 1970’s “If You Could Read My Mind” by Gordon Lightfoot. This is a wonderful and wonderfully moving tune, brutally honest in its raw emotion, the feeling of its lyrics amplified by its heart-wrenching melody and chord progression. It’s a remarkable piece of music from a remarkable musician. “If…

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“The Hustle” (Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony)

The Hustle, Van McCoy

For today’s classic instrumental song of the day we’re sticking with mid-70s disco and “The Hustle,” by Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony. Disco was all the thing back in 1975 when this single was released, which explains why it went all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts and #1 on…

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“TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)” (MFSB featuring the Three Degrees)

TSOP MFSB

Today’s classic instrumental song of the day is a tasty slice of Philly Soul, “TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)” by MFSB, featuring the Three Degrees. Released in February of 1974, this track hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Billboard’s Easy Listening chart, Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart, and the Cashbox Top 100. You can’t get much better than that.…

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“Grazing in the Grass” (Hugh Masekela/The Friends of Distinction)

Grazing in the Grass

Your classic instrumental of the day that also had a hit version with lyrics is “Grazing in the Grass.” The original instrumental version was by Hugh Masekela and the subsequent version with lyrics was by the Friends of Distinction, and they were both top ten hits. Unlike the classic instrumentals of the day for the the past few days, which…

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