Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
This week we’re looking at songs that were hits for two or more different artists. Our first dual-artist classic song of the day is “Baby I Need Your Loving,” a huge hit for both the Four Tops and Johnny Rivers. “Baby I Need Your Loving” was written and produced by the Motown team of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie…
We’re featuring songs about rain all week long and today’s classic rain-themed song of the day is “Raindrops” by Dee Clark. Released in April of 1961, this single went all the way to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on Billboard’s R&B chart. “Raindrops” was written by Dee Clark, recorded at Chicago’s Universal Recording studio, and released on…
Our next classic rain-themed song of the day is “In the Rain” by the Dramatics. This silky smooth slice of seventies soul was released as a single in February of 1972 and hit #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also spent four weeks at the #1 position on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul Singles chart. “In the Rain” was written…
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…
Today’s classic song of the day is that smooth soul classic, “Lady Love” by Lou Rawls. Released as a single in January of 1978, “Lady Love” reached #24 on the Billboard Hot 100, #20 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #21 on Billboard’s R&B chart. “Lady Love” was written by Yvonne Gray, AKA Von Gray, AKA Vonghn Gray. The…
Today’s classic song of the day is another classic track from Stevie Wonder’s career-defining album, Songs in the Key of Life. The song is “Sir Duke” and, when released as a single in March of 1977, it went to #1 on the both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts, and was a massive hit worldwide. When recording, Stevie typically…
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…
Today’s classic song of the day is “Mind, Body and Soul” by the Flaming Ember. Released in September of 1969, it peaked at #26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #19 on the Cash Box Top 100. “Mind, Body and Soul” was written by Ron Dunbar and the H-D-H team, operating under the pen name of “Edythe Wayne.” Dunbar, who…
It wouldn’t be instrumental music week here at the Classic Song of the Day blog without a tune by Memphis’ best, Booker T. & the M.G.’s. So today’s classic instrumental song of the day is “Time is Tight,” one of the group’s biggest hits. Released as a single in February of 1969, “Time is Tight” peaked at #6 on the…