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“Make a Little Magic” (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Nicolette Larson)

Make a Little Magic, the Dirt Band

Yesterday’s classic song of the day was “Lotta Love” by the late Nicolette Larson. Today’s classic song of the day features a duet with Ms. Larson on the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s hit, “Make a Little Magic.” This single was released during the summer of 1980 and rose to #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #77 on Billboard’s Hot…

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“Mr. Bojangles” (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band/Jerry Jeff Walker)

Mr. Bojangles, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Today’s classic song of the day is “Mr. Bojangles.” The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band released this song as a single in September of 1970 and it rose to #9 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100. “Mr. Bojangles” was written and originally recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker. The song was inspired by and somewhat documents a…

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