Tag Motown

“Sir Duke” (Stevie Wonder)

Sir Duke, Stevie Wonder

Today’s classic song of the day is another classic track from Stevie Wonder’s career-defining album, Songs in the Key of Life. The song is “Sir Duke” and, when released as a single in March of 1977, it went to #1 on the both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts, and was a massive hit worldwide. When recording, Stevie typically…

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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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“I’ll Try Something New” (The Miracles)

I'll Try Something New, Miracles

Today’s somewhat-forgotten classic Motown song of the day is “I’ll Try Something New” by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. Released in April of 1962, this single went to #39 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on Billboard’s R&B chart—although you don’t hear it much on oldies radio today. “I’ll Try Something New” was written by Smokey Robinson and features…

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“When You’re Young and In Love” (Ruby and the Romantics/Marvelettes/Flying Pickets)

When You're Young and In Love, Marvelettes

Today’s classic song of the day was a hit for two different artists in the ’60s—and a British a cappella group in the ’80s. The song is “When You’re Young and In Love,” and it was written by Van McCoy, who would make a name for himself in the ’70s with the iconic disco tune “The Hustle.” McCoy had been…

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“I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)” (Stevie Wonder)

Talking Book, Stevie Wonder

For the day after Valentine’s Day, today’s classic love song of the day is one of Stevie Wonder’s best. “I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)” was the final track (side 2, track 5) on his 1972 album, Talking Book. It is one of the most inspirational love songs ever written. Talking Book was the second…

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