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“Jimmy Mack” (Martha and the Vandellas/Sheena Easton/Laura Nyro and Labelle)

Jimmy Mack, Martha and the Vandellas

Today’s classic song of the day is “Jimmy Mack” by Martha and the Vandellas. Released as a single in February of 1967, this Motown classic peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 but went all the way to #1 on Billboard’s R&B chart. “Jimmy Mack” was written by the team of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland, AKA…

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“Lady Marmalade” (Labelle)

Lady Marmalade, Labelle

If you know today’s classic song of the day, chances are you know a little French, in particular the line Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir? That’s right, the song is “Lady Marmalade” and it was a big hit for the group Labelle. “Lady Marmalade” was written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan. Crewe was a member of the Four…

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“It’s Gonna Take a Miracle” (The Royalettes/Deniece Williams/Laura Nyro and LaBelle)

It's Gonna Take a Miracle, the Royalettes

Today’s classic song of the day is “It’s Gonna Take a Miracle.” This song was a hit for the Royalettes in 1965 and Deniece Williams in 1982; it was also featured on Laura Nyro’s 1971 album of covers with Labelle, Gonna Take a Miracle. First things first. “It’s Gonna Take a Miracle” was written by Teddy Randazzo, Bobby Weinstein, and…

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