Tune Tuesday takes us back 50 years to 1969. It is a “One Hit Wonder” from the California band, The Spiral Starecase. The group was formed for an Air Force Talent contest. Originally, the group was called the Fydallions. When they signed with the Columbia record label, they were told to change their name. They chose the name of the movie The Spiral Staircase, but purposely misspelled it.
The song is the title track from their only album. Pat Upton (who was the lead vocalist and guitar player) wrote the song. The song reached #12 in the US, and was their biggest hit. The song has been covered by Andy Williams, Sonny and Cher, Lena Horne, Diana Ross, and Chicago. Despite the fact that they released a few other singles, the band eventually broke up due to “poor management” and bickering over finances.
The song, still sounds great today! It has great horns, a great vocal, and great lyrics! I love it because I can totally relate to song! I tell my wife almost daily that I love her “more today than yesterday,” and it is true! Give this a listen and enjoy!
More Today Than Yesterday
I don’t remember what day it was
I didn’t notice what time it was
All I know is that I fell in love with you
And if all my dreams come true
I’ll be spending time with you
Every day’s a new day in love with you
With each day comes a new way of loving you
Every time I kiss your lips my mind starts to wander
And if all my dreams come true
I’ll be spending time with you
Oh, I love you more today than yesterday
But not as much as tomorrow
I love you more today than yesterday
But, darling, not as much as tomorrow
Tomorrow’s date means springtime’s just a day away
Cupid, we don’t need ya now, be on your way
I thank the lord for love like ours that grows ever stronger
And I always will be true
I know you feel the same way too
Oh, I love you more today than yesterday
But not as much as tomorrow
I love you more today than yesterday
But only half as much as tomorrow
Every day’s a new day, every time I love ya
Every way’s a new way, every time I love ya
Every day’s a new day, oh, how I love ya
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 
I’d also mention “One Fine Morning” by the Canadian band Lighthouse.
It too has great horns and a catchy melody.
They weren’t exactly a one-hit wonder — they had a couple of other songs that charted, but none as strongly as “One Fine Morning”.
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Loved when I got to play One Fine Morning at the oldies station. It didn’t come up often, but it sounded great on the air. Definitely had some great horns!!
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