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’s classic song of the day is “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, although Neil Young didn’t sing or play on it. It first appeared on the group’s Deja Vu album and was released as a single in September of 1970. The single only went to #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #20 on the Cash Box…
Today’s classic song of the day was a hit for three different artists over the course of a decade or so. The song is “Spooky,” and it was written by Mike Sharpe (under his given name, Mike Shapiro), Harry Middlebrooks Jr., James Cobb, and Buddy Buie. Sharpe and Middlebrooks wrote “Spooky” as an instrumental, and Mike Sharpe’s original recording of…
Today’s classic song of the day is a mid-70s soft rock track by the Atlanta Rhythm Section. The song, “So In to You,” was released in January of 1977 and went to #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, #5 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #11 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. It was the group’s biggest hit. “So In…
Today’s classic song of the day is “I’d Wait a Million Years” by the Grass Roots. This single, released in June of 1969, went to #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #12 on the Cash Box Top 100. “I’d Wait a Million Years” (alternately titled “Wait a Million Years” or “(I’d) Wait a Million Years” or simply “Million Years”)…
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…
Today’s classic song of the day may be the Beatles’ most popular tune. “Let It Be” was written by Paul McCartney (although officially credited to the Lennon -McCartney team) and sung by Paul. Released on March 6, 1970, the single debuted at #6 on the charts and quickly ascended to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Adult Contemporary…
This week’s final classic instrumental song of the day fast forwards to the late 1970s and Chuck Mangione’s “Feel So Good.” This silky slice of smooth jazz debuted in February of 1978 and peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #6 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #1 on Billboard’s Easy Listening chart. It was also #1 on…
Following on yesterday’s surf instrumental, the Ventures’ “Walk, Don’t Run,” today’s classic instrumental song of the day is another surf-flavored track, “Wipe Out” by the Surfaris. The single, first released in January of 1963, went all the way to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Cash Box Top 100—and became a staple for almost every garage…
It’s still instrumental week here at the Classic Song of the Day blog, and today’s classic instrumental song of the day is that surf guitar classic, “Walk, Don’t Run.” Released by the Ventures in June of 1960, this one peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #13 on Billboard’s R&B chart.…
Continuing this week’s focus on instrumental hits, today’s classic instrumental song of the day is that guitar rock classic, “Because They’re Young,” by Duane Eddy. Released as a single in April of 1960, this classic track went all the way to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Because They’re Young” was written by Aaron Schroeder, Don Costa, and Wally Gold,…