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“Dark Lady” (Cher)

Dark Lady, Cher

Today’s classic song of the day is from the first female artist to score three #1 hits on the Billboard chart. That lady is Cher and the song is “Dark Lady.” “Dark Lady” was written by Johnny Durrill, the keyboard player for the Ventures. He wrote this one and played it for producer Snuff Garrrett, who promptly handed it off…

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“The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)” (The Walker Brothers)

The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore, Walker Brothers

Today’s classic song of the day is “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)” by the Walker Brothers. This single was released in February of 1966 and peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100. “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)” was written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio of the Four Seasons. The Bobs first offered the song to bandmate…

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“One Tin Soldier” (The Original Caste/Coven/Skeeter Davis/Cher)

Billy Jack Soundtrack

Today’s classic song of the day was a hit, sort of, for two different groups and a couple of different singers. The song is “One Tin Soldier” and you probably know it from that 1971 cult classic film, Billy Jack, no matter who was singing it. “One Tin Soldier” was written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter, who together and…

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“Dream Baby” (Cher)

Dream Baby, Cher

Today’s classic ’60s pop song that sounds like a Girl Group but isn’t of the day is “Dream Baby,” by an 18 year-old, not-yet-famous singer named Cher. This one was a flop when it was released but became a Girl Group classic, and deservedly so. “Dream Baby” was written and produced by Cher’s then-husband and singing partner, Sonny Bono. It…

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