1,701.) Fri Jul. 30, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers – “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” From the album The Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon (1956) Love is a losing gameAnd love can be a shameI know of a fool you see, for that fool is meTell me why, tell me why Why do […]

1,653.) Sat Jun. 12, 2021

The Song of the Day is: The Four Tops – “Baby I Need Your Loving” From the album Four Tops (1965) Baby, I need your lovin’Baby, I need your lovin’Although you’re never nearYour voice I often hearAnother day, ‘nother nightI long to hold you tight‘Cause I’m so lonely Lamont Dozier – Brian Holland – Eddie […]

1,601.) Wed Apr. 21, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Billie Holiday – “Strange Fruit” Released in 1939, available on many compilations Southern trees bear a strange fruit Blood on the leaves and blood at the root Black bodies swingin’ in the Southern breeze Strange fruit hangin’ from the poplar trees Pastoral scene of the gallant South The bulgin’ […]

1,595.) Thurs Apr. 15, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye – “I’ll Keep My Light in My Window” From the album Pops, We Love You (1978) I wanna ease the pain, (that life can bring) Help them find a peace, mmm (their spirit needs) Have been chosen for (a work to do) To make […]

1,561.) Fri Mar. 12, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Ashford & Simpson – “Found A Cure” From the album Stay Free (1979) Don’t take no medicine Take a little of this It worked for me And it can’t miss Found a cure, oh, try it It’s by far better than Any kind of medicine ‘Cause it’ll take Away […]

1,531.) Wed Feb. 10, 2021

RIP Mary Wilson (1944-2021) The Song of the Day is: The Supremes – “Stone Love” From the album New Ways But Love Stays (1970) A love for each other will bring fighting to an end Forgiving one another, time after time, doubt creeps in But like the sun lights up the sky with a message […]

1,447.) Wed Nov. 18, 2020

The Song of the Day is: George Benson – “Give Me the Night” From the album Give Me the Night (1980) ‘Cause there’s music in the air And lots of loving everywhere So give me the night Give me the night (Feelin’ evening, alright tonight) Rod Temperton Today we mark the passing of legendary sound […]

1,255.) Sun May 10, 2020

Happy Mother’s Day The Song of the Day is: Diana Ross & The Supremes – “I’m Livin’ In Shame” From the album Let the Sunshine In (1969) Came the telegram, mom passed away while making homemade jam. Before she died, she cried to see me by her side. She always did her best, Ah! cookin’, […]

1,243.) Tues Apr. 28, 2020

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snub Week The Song of the Day is: Dionne Warwick – “Anyone Who Had A Heart” From the album Anyone Who Had A Heart (1963) Anyone who ever loved could look at me And know that I love you Anyone who ever dreamed could look at me And know […]

1,200.) Mon Mar. 16, 2020

Remembering Tammi Terrell 50 Years Later The Song of the Day is: Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell – “Your Precious Love” From the album United (1967) Ooh, everyday, there’s something new (oh, baby) Honey, to keep me loving you (oh, honey) And with every passing minute Oh baby, so much joy wrapped up in it […]