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“Hurt So Bad” (Little Anthony and the Imperials/Linda Ronstadt)

Hurt So Bad, Little Anthony and the Imperials

“Hurt So Bad” is today’s classic song of the day and it was a hit for two different artists in two different decades. The song was written by the team of Teddy Randazzo, Bobby Weinstein, and Bobby Hart. Teddy was a songwriter and producer responsible for tunes like “Goin’ Out of My Head,” “It’s Gonna Take a Miracle,” and “Pretty…

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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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“Ooo Baby Baby” (Smokey Robinson and the Miracles/Linda Ronstadt)

Ooo Baby Baby, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles

Today’s classic song that was a hit for multiple artists of the day is that smooth soul classic, “Ooo Baby Baby.” It was first a hit for Smokey Robinson and the Miracles then, about a dozen years later, for singer Linda Ronstadt. Smokey Robinson and fellow Miracle Pete Moore wrote “Ooo Baby Baby” back in 1965. The Miracles recorded it…

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“Heart Like a Wheel” (Linda Ronstadt/Kate and Anna McGarrigle)

Heart Like a Wheel, Linda Ronstadt

Today’s classic song of the day was never released as a single, but it should have been. The song is “Heart Like a Wheel” and it was written by Canadian singer/songwriter Anna McGarrigle, recorded by both Anna and her sister Kate and by big-time American singer Linda Ronstadt. “Heart Like a Wheel” is a beautiful song about how wonderful and…

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“Hammond Song” (The Roches)

The Roches

Today’s classic song of the day is more obscure than most, and I expect that many readers of this blog won’t know it. But if you do, you probably love it. The tune is “Hammond Song” by the Roches. The Roches were a new-folk group of three sisters (Maggie, Terre, and Suzzy) out of New Jersey who hit the scene…

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“Poor Poor Pitiful Me” (Warren Zevon/Linda Ronstadt/Terri Clark)

Poor Poor Pitiful Me, Linda Ronstadt

Today’s classic song of the day is “Poor Poor Pitiful Me.” It was written by and originally recorded by Warren Zevon but became a hit when covered by singer Linda Ronstadt. It was also a hit for country singer Terri Clark two decades later. As noted, Warren Zevon wrote “Poor Poor Pitiful Me” and included it on his 1976 album,…

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“Silver Threads and Golden Needles” (The Springfields/Linda Ronstadt)

Silver Threads and Golden Needles, the Springfields

Today’s classic song of the day is “Silver Threads and Golden Needles” by the Springfields. Released in late summer of 1962, this harmony-laden track peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Springfields were a folk trio from the UK consisting of Tim Feild, Dion O’Brien, and Mary Catherine O’Brien. The O’Brien siblings changed their names to Tom Springfield…

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