Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Today’s classic song of the day is “One Fine Day.” This one was written by the legendary songwriting team of Carole King (music) and her then-husband Gerry Goffin (words) back in 1963. They originally intended the song for Little Eva, who had a previous hit with their song, “The Loco-Motion,” and occasionally babysat for their kids. When that didn’t pan…
Responding to a reader request to feature some Eddie Rabbitt, today’s classic song of the day is his 1980 crossover hit, “I Love a Rainy Night.” Released in November of 1980, it peaked early the following year at #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard’s Hot Country Songs charts. It was also #1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart,…
Yesterday’s classic song of the day was Journey’s iconic “Don’t Stop Believin’,” which was co-written by the band’s singer, Steve Perry. Today’s classic song of the day is also by Steve Perry, his very first solo hit. The song is “Oh Sherrie” and it was released in March of 1984. It was a monster hit, helped by its popular MTV…
Today’s classic song of the day is “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey. This iconic power ballad was released as a single in October of 1981 and went to #9 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts. Over the decades, “Don’t Stop Believin’” has become a staple on classic rock radio and playlists and a fixture in our…
Today’s classic Valentine’s Week “love” song of the day is “The Look of Love” by ABC. This is not to be confused with the same-named “The Look of Love” by Dusty Springfield, written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and featured in the 1967 James Bond spoof, Casino Royale. ABC’s “The Look of Love” is a completely different tune, all…
Today’s classic song of the day comes to us from the summer of 1982. It’s “You Should Hear How She Talks About You,” that synth-infused dance hit by singer Melissa Manchester. Released in May of 1982, this track hit #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, #4 on the Cash Box Top 100, #10 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, and #8…
Today’s classic song of the day is “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper. This was the second single released from her debut album, She’s So Unusual (the first was the iconic “Girls Just Want to Have Fun“) and her first #1 hit. “Time After Time” was written by Ms. Lauper and Rob Hyman from the Hooters. It was one of…
Today’s classic song of the day is “I Fought the Law,” a big hit for the Bobby Fuller Four. Released in October of 1965, it peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. “I Fought the Law” was written by Sonny Curtis in 1958. (Mr. Curtis is equally well known for composing the theme to the The Mary Tyler Moore…
Today’s classic song of the day is a post-Motown hit by the Four Tops. The song is “When She Was My Girl” and it was released on the Casablanca Records label in August of 1981. It marked a welcome return to the charts for the former Motown legends, peaking at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100, #10 on the Cash…