Category 1980s

“Call Me” (Blondie)

Call Me, Blondie

So far this week we’ve featured songs titled “Call Me” by Petula Clark/Chris Montez, Aretha Franklin, and Al Green. Today’s classic song of the day is our final “Call Me” of the week, this one by Blondie. This “Call Me” was featured in the film American Gigolo and, when released as a single in February of 1980, went all the…

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“I Think We’re Alone Now” (Tommy James and the Shondells/Tiffany)

I Think We're Alone Now, Tommy James

Today’s classic song of the day is one of Tommy James and the Shondells’ biggest hits. “I Think We’re Alone Now” was released as a single in January of 1967 and went all the way to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Cash Box Top 100. “I Think We’re Alone Now” was written by Richie Cordell,…

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“The Loco-Motion” (Little Eva/Grand Funk Railroad/Kylie Minogue)

The Loco-Motion, Little Eva

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…

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“Everlasting Love” (Robert Knight/Love Affair/Carl Carlton/Rex Smith & Rachel Sweet/Gloria Estefan)

Everlasting Love, Robert Knight

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…

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“Purple Rain” (Prince)

Purple Rain, Prince

This week we’re featuring songs about rain, and today’s classic rain-themed song of the day is Prince’s “Purple Rain.” It was the lead song and theme of his debut movie, Purple Rain, and its accompanying soundtrack album. Released as a single in September of 1984, it peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Cash Box Top…

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“Jimmy Mack” (Martha and the Vandellas/Sheena Easton/Laura Nyro and Labelle)

Jimmy Mack, Martha and the Vandellas

Today’s classic song of the day is “Jimmy Mack” by Martha and the Vandellas. Released as a single in February of 1967, this Motown classic peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 but went all the way to #1 on Billboard’s R&B chart. “Jimmy Mack” was written by the team of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland, AKA…

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