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…
Today’s classic song of the day is “Marrakesh Express” by Crosby, Stills & Nash. Released in July of 1969, it peaked at #28 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts, and #19 on the Cash Box Top 100. “Marrakesh” Express” was written by Graham Nash when he was still with the Hollies. (He left that group in…
Yesterday’s classic song of the day was “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” a duet between Elton John and Kiki Dee. Today let’s step backwards a year or so and look at Kiki Dee on her own with her big hit, “I’ve Got the Music in Me.” This single, released in July of 1974, went to #12 on the Billboard Hot…
Today’s classic song of the day is “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” a duet between Elton John and Kiki Dee. This single was release in late June of 1976 and was a number-one hit worldwide, peaking at the top of the charts in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Rhodesia, South Africa, the UK, and, in the U.S., on the Billboard…
Today’s classic song of the day is “Hang On Sloopy,” by the McCoys. Released in July of 1965, this track zoomed all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a garage band classic—with an equally famous music video. “Hang On Sloopy” was a three-chord (G, C, and D) wonder written by Wes Ferrell and Bert Berns,…
Today’s classic song of the day is “My Sharona” by the Knack. This perfect little piece of power pop was released in single form in June of 1979 and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive weeks. It also hit #1 on the Cash Box Top 100 chart and in Australia and Canada. Billboard ranked it…
Today’s classic song of the day is one I love but you might not have heard of. The song is “Ragin’ Eyes” by Nick Lowe, and it’s a corker. I can listen to this one on repeat all day long. “Ragin’ Eyes” is from Mr. Lowe’s 1983 album, The Abominable Showman, and shows off his penchant for witty lyrics and…
Today’s classic song of the day is “Lodi” by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Released in April of 1969 as the flip side of a two-sided single (the other side was “Bad Moon Rising,” which went to #2 on the charts), this track only rose to #52 on its own in the Billboard Hot 100. Still, it’s a song we all know…
Your classic smooth ’70s soul song of the day is “Everybody Plays the Fool” by the Main Ingredient. This single, released in August of 1972 on the RCA label, went to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #2 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul Singles chart. “Everybody Plays the Fool” was written by…
Today’s classic song of the day is “I Want You Back” by the Jackson 5. This was the Jacksons’ first single release, in October of 1969, and it was a huge hit, peaking at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Cash Box Top 100, and Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles charts. “I Want You Back” was written by the group…