“Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep” (Lally Scott/Middle of the Road/Mac and Katie Kassoon)

Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep, Middle of the Road

Today’s classic song of the day is just this close to being classified as a novelty song, for its title alone. The song is “Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep” and it was a worldwide hit—for three different artists. “Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep” was written by Lally Scott, a singer from Liverpool who was living in Italy at the time. He was…

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“Sugar, Sugar” (The Archies)

Sugar Sugar, the Archies

Today’s classic song of the day is a bubblegum earworm by that famous cartoon band, the Archies. The song is “Sugar, Sugar,” and you know you love it. Yes, the Archies were a cartoon band, created for the Saturday morning The Archie Show program, but “Sugar, Sugar” was recorded by a bevy of talented studio musicians. Those musicians included the…

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“Soul Man” (Sam & Dave)

Soul Man, Sam & Dave

In honor of Sam Moore’s passing, today’s classic song of the day is Sam & Dave’s biggest hit, “Soul Man.” Released in September of 1967, “Soul Man” hit #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on Billboard’s R&B chart. The single won a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental, and, in 1999, was…

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“Blinded by the Light” (Bruce Springsteen/Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)

Blinded by the Light, Manfred Mann's Earth Band

Today’s classic song of the day was written by Bruce Springsteen, released by him as a single that went pretty much nowhere, then made a hit by Manfred Mann. The song is “Blinded by the Light,” and I’m pretty sure you know it. Bruce Springsteen wrote “Blinded by the Light” back when he was still in his Bob Dylan phase.…

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