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“The Snake” (Al Wilson)

The Snake, Al Wilson

Today’s classic song of the day is “The Snake” by soul singer Al Wilson. This hot little number was released in August of 1968, a time of strife and violence, and it went all the way to #27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #32 on Billboard’s R&B chart. It has since faded somewhat into obscurity—except in England, where it…

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“Do What You Gotta Do” (Jimmy Webb/Johnny Rivers/Al Wilson/Nina Simone/Four Tops)

Just Across the River, Jimmy Webb

Jimmy Webb is one of the premier songwriters of the 20th century. Even his lesser-known tunes get covered by a multitude of artists, because they’re so darned good. Today’s classic song of the day is a case in point. The song is “Do What You Gotta Do” and it was a minor hit for a few different artists, as well…

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