371. Complete Control: The Clash- A jam and a tirade against sell-outs.
372. The Letter: The Box Tops- The late great Alex Chilton was 16 when he cut this. I have seen many interviews with Vietnam vets that loved this song.
373. Highway 61 Revisited: Bob Dylan- What was he on?
374. Unchained Melody: The Righteous Brothers- The song that won’t die. It came back like Jason or Freddy when I was in High School.
375. How Deep is Your Love: The Bee Gees- Reminds me of being 5 or 6.
376. White Room: Cream- Nothing like a drug trip, Eric Clapton, and a wah wah.
377. Personal Jesus: Depeche Mode- It sounds like a song about televangelism, but is actually about Elvis.
378. I’m a Man: Bo Diddley- This is the basis of rock n roll. It’s essence.
379. The Wind Cries Mary: The Jimi Hendrix Experience- A Hendrix ballad? The Lions version was “The Crowd Cries Barry!”
380. I Can’t Explain: The Who- Pete Townsend examines the teen inability to vocalize….with a big riff.
381. Marquee Moon: Television- Many groups were influenced by Television, even if they did not know it.
382. Wonderful World: Sam Cooke- Another song that could be sponsored by teacher’s unions…(don’t know much about history…)
383. Brown Eyed Handsome Man: Chuck Berry- This is subversive. Chuck Berry takes a shot at Jim Crow, but you have to know the story behind the song to know it.
384. Another Brick in the Wall Pt 2: Pink Floyd- Roger Waters did not like school. Nowadays, it makes a great theme song for various teacher’s unions.
385. Fake Plastic Trees: Radiohead- I am shocked they only have two songs in this.
386. Maps: Yeah Yeah Yeahs- an interesting song. Reminded me of late 80s/early 90s alt.
387. Hit the Road Jack: Ray Charles- Today’s version would be “Hit the road Bar-ack and don’t you come back no more no more no more.
388. Pride (In the Name of Love): U2- U2’s ode to Martin Luther King and their fervent wish for an Irish MLK. Back then, Bono had a mega-mullet.
389. Radio Free Europe: REM- An important song which eventually led to the early 90s short-lived revolution.
390. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: Elton John- IMO This is probably John’s best work
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