Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Classic rock, pop, and soul songs from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
Today’s song about a specific type of man is all about “The Rubberband Man.” The Spinners released this one in August of 1976 and the single went to #3 on the Cash Box Top 100, #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #1 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart. “The Rubberband Man” is a wonderful slice of Philly Soul, written…
Today’s classic song of the day was a minor hit for both Dusty Springfield and Jerry Butler. The song is “Brand New Me” and it was written by Mr. Butler along with Philly Soul legends Kenny Gamble and Thom Bell. Jerry Butler released his version of the song, under the title of “A Brand New Me,” in 1969. The Iceman’s…
In honor of the late Jerry Butler, who passed away earlier this week, today’s classic song of the day is his biggest hit, “Only the Strong Survive.” Released in February of 1969, this Philly Soul single peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Cash Box Top 100, but went all the way to #1 on…
Today’s classic song of the day is an early Philly Soul classic from 1968 by the Intruders. “Cowboys to Girls” was released as a single in March of 1968 and peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart. “Cowboys to Girls” was written and produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, two…
Today’s classic song of the day is a fine example of Philly Soul via New York City—the place and the group. The song is “I’m Doin’ Fine Now” by that group called New York City. It was released in the spring of 1973 and hit #17 on the Billboard Hot 100, #14 on Billboard’s Best Selling Soul Singles chart, and…
Today’s classic song of the day is a near-perfect piece of Philly Soul, the Stylistics’ recording of “You Make Me Feel Brand New.” This single, released in May of 1974, rose to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Cash Box Top 100, #6 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, and #5 on the Hot Soul Singles chart. “You…
Today’s classic song of the day is that Philly Soul classic, “I’m Stone in Love with You” by the Stylistics. The song was written by Thom Bell, Linda Creed, and Anthony Bell, and produced by Thom Bell. Thom Bell was one of the chief architects of the Philadelphia sound. He wrote, arranged, and produced hits for the Delfonics (“La-La (Means…
Today’s classic song of the day is “Expressway to Your Heart” by the Soul Survivors. It was released in July of 1967 and hit #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on Billboard’s R&B chart. “Expressway to Your Heart” was an early piece of what we later came to know as Philly Soul. It was written and produced by…
Our final classic Philly Soul song of the day this week is that sultry ode to adultery, “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Philly Soul legend Billy Paul. It was released in September of 1972 and peaked at #1 simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100, Billboard R&B, and Cash Box Top 100 charts. It doesn’t get much better than that. “Me…