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 classic song of the day was written in 1965 but became a hit a half-dozen years later. The tune is “Reason to Believe,” and it was written and originally recorded by folksinger Tim Hardin for his debut album, Tim Hardin 1, which was released in 1966. “Reason to Believe” tells the story of a young man who’s been led…
Today’s classic song from 1971 is Rod Stewart’s big hit, “Maggie May.” Rod released this single in June of 1971 and it went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Cash Box Top 100, and similar charts in Australia, Canada, and the UK. It ended up being Billboard’s number-two song for all of 1971, behind yesterday’s classic song of the…
Today’s classic soul song of the day is “People Get Ready,” written by the great Curtis Mayfield. It’s a song that’s been covered dozens if not hundreds of times, which makes it a true classic. “People Get Ready” is a popular song with gospel roots. The lyrics use the spiritual to inform the material, in particular the struggle of Black…
Today’s classic song of the day is such a great song it was a hit in both the 1960s and 1980s—and has become a standard for performers of all types and sizes. The song is “This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You),” which was first released by the Isley Brothers in 1966 and then later by Rod Stewart…