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 is Independence Day here in these barely United States, which calls for a uniquely American tune as today’s classic song of the day. That tune is “American Tune,” written and performed by Paul Simon. Included as part of Simon’s third solo album, There Goes Rhymin’ Simon, the single was released in November of 1973 and peaked at #35 on…
This is a very special classic song of the day extra, in honor of songwriter Richard Sherman, who passed away yesterday. He was 95 years old. Together with his older brother Robert, they composed a legion of songs for Walt Disney films, theme parks, and artists The list is too long to in full, but here are some of the…
Our final classic song with a lady’s name in the title of the day this week is Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne.” This one was never really a hit single for anybody, although a lot of us remember both Mr. Cohen’s original version and Judy Collins’ cover. “Suzanne” is a lyrical journey that draws in listeners with its multiple layers of meaning…
Today’s classic song of the day is one of the top songs of the modern era, period. It’s “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” written by Carole King (music) and Gerry Goffin (words). It was a hit in 1960 for the girl group the Shirelles, reaching #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Cash Box Top 100. It was…
Yesterday’s classic song of the day was the 5th Dimension’s “Wedding Bell Blues,” written by the extremely talented Laura Nyro. Today’s classic song of the day is another Laura Nyro song, “And When I Die” by Blood, Sweat & Tears. Released at the end of September in 1969, this one was a huge hit for BS&T, rocketing all the way…
Today’s classic song of the day was written by one of my favorite songwriters, the late, great Laura Nyro. The song is “Wedding Bell Blues” and it was a huge hit for the 5th Dimension. Released in September of 1969, it went all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Cash Box Top 100, and Billboard Adult Contemporary…
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…
Today’s classic song of the day, keeping with our ongoing rain theme, is James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain.” Included as the first track on side two of Mr. Taylor’s Sweet Baby James album, the single, released in August of 1970, rose to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. “Fire and…
Today’s classic song of the day takes us “Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa,” courtesy of Gene Pitney. This song was released in October of 1963 and peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa” was written by the legendary team of Burt Bacharach (music) and Hal David (words). It was the seventh top twenty hit…