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 is rain week here at the Classic Song of the Day blog, and today’s classic rain-themed song of the day is “Rhythm of the Rain” by the Cascades. Released in November of 1962, this single went to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, #2 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #1 on Billboard’s Middle-Road (Easy Listening) chart. Billboard…
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 is Mother’s Day, so it’s only fitting that today’s classic song of the day is “Mama Said” by the Shirelles. Released as a single in April of 1961, this girl group classic peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on Billboard’s R&B chart. “Mama Said” was written by Luther Dixon and Willie Densen. Dixon and Denson…
Today’s classic song of the day was a huge dance hit back in the disco era, “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge. Released as a single in April of 1979, this one hit #2 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100. More important, it was a #1 smash on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart. It was…
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 Vongn Gray. The…
Today’s classic song of the day is a gentle lament from folksinger/songwriter Tom Paxton, “The Last Thing on My Mind”. He first recorded the song for his 1964 album, Ramblin’ Boy, and it later became a top ten country hit for the duo of Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton. “The Last Thing on My Mind” is one of Tom Paxton’s…
Today’s classic song of the day is a perfect piece of power pop from Eric Carmen and the Raspberries. The song is “Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)” and, when it was released in September of 1974, it was a true hit record, going to #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #24 on the Cash Box Top 100. Did the Raspberries…
Today’s classic song of the day is the beautiful “Caroline No,” originally released as a single by Brian Wilson but credited to the Beach Boys on their legendary Pet Sounds album. The single version, released in March of 1966, peaked at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100 (a disappointment compared with previous Beach Boy hits); on Pet Sounds, “Caroline No”…
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 is May 4, 2025, the 55th anniversary of the Kent State Massacre. In honor of this sad day in our nation’s history, today’s classic song of day chronicles that event—”Ohio,” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. For those of you who think our nation is dangerously divided today, it was worse during the 1960s and early 1970s. Back then…