Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
It’s New Year’s Eve, and once again we’re wondering where the whole year went. That leads us to the perfect classic song of the day for the last day of the year, “Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” Folksinger Sandy Denny wrote “Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” back in 1966. While Ms. Denny recorded a few demos of the…
Today’s classic song of the day is Joni Mitchell’s ode to a morning in New York, “Chelsea Morning.” This track was included on her 1969 album, Clouds, and has become one of Ms. Mitchell’s most popular songs. On the surface, “Chelsea Morning” is a simple song about youth and joy and the sheer romance of waking up with the right…
This is our final day of our week of rain-themed songs, and today’s classic rain-themed song of the day is Randy Newman’s “I Think It’s Going to Rain Today.” Mr. Newman wrote this back in 1963 or 1964, to the best of his recollection, and it has since been covered by a metric ton of different artists, including Judy Collins…
Our final classic song with a lady’s name in the title of the day this week is Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne.” This one was never really a hit single for anybody, although a lot of us remember both Mr. Cohen’s original version and Judy Collins’ cover. “Suzanne” is a lyrical journey that draws in listeners with its multiple layers of meaning…
Yesterday’s classic song of the day (“Suite: Judy Blue Eyes“) was written about Judy Collins, so it’s fitting that today’s classic song of the day was made famous by Ms. Collins. The song is “Both Sides Now” and it was a #8 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 (and #3 on the Adult Contemporary chart) for Ms. Collins in 1968.…
Yesterday’s classic song of the day was about Bette Davis’ blue eyes, so let’s continue that theme with a song about a blue-eyed songstress. “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” was recorded by Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1969 for their self-titled debut album. The song peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #15 on the Cash Box Top 100.…
Your long-lost folkie love song of the day is “Someday Soon.” It was written by legendary folk singer Ian Tyson (of Ian and Sylvia fame) and originally recorded by Ian and his wife Sylvia in 1964. The better-known recording was made by Judy Collins in 1968; that version went to #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 but had a lasting…