“True Colors” (Cyndi Lauper)

True Colors, Cyndi Lauper

Today’s classic song of the day is “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper. Released as a single in August of 1986, this track hit #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100. Over time, it became an anthem for the gay community. “True Colors” was written by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg, who also wrote “I Drove…

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“Go Back” (Crabby Appleton)

Go Back, Crabby Appleton

Today’s classic early ’70s one-hit wonder song of the day is “Go Back” by Crabby Appleton. This single, released in April of 1970, peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100. Critics have described “Go Back” as proto power pop with a psychedelic twinge. Okay, that’s not wrong. The song was written by the band’s singer, Michael Fennelly. It was…

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