Top 10 songs of 2007

My favorite ones anyway...

1. Radio Nowhere- Bruce Springsteen

2. Long Road to Ruin- Foo Fighters

3. Window in the Skies- U2

4. Tarantula- Smashing Pumpkins

5. The Pretender- Foo Fighters

6. #9 Dream- REM

7. Ever Present Past- Paul McCartney

8.Love Rein O'er Me- Pearl Jam

9. Doomsday Clock- Smashing Pumpkins

10.. Working Class Hero- Green Day

Metallica: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2009 part 3

2001-present

In 2001, Jason Newsted left Metallica. He was replaced with Robert Trujillo. The Newsted departure and other internal problems appeared in the documentary Some Kind of Monster.

It appeared Metallica might fold, but they released their eighth album in 2003. St Anger hit #1 on the Billboard charts.

St Anger (2003): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwZuFexTy0k

Some Kind of Monster (2004): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyodOpUxgHA


Then came Death Magnetic.

The Day That Never Comes (2008): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlahvvymkxc


They played with Lou Reed at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame concert and decided to record with him. There was an unnecessary major backlash from fans.

The View w/Lou Reed (2011): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJlU_9Vyvqs


Since 2011, Metallica have toured with The Big Four Thrash bands, held their own festival, and released the film Through the Never.    

Metallica: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame part 2

1991-2000

Metallica broke into popular music consciousness in 1989 with "One." In 1991, they became superstars with their self-titled "Black" album. Naturally, they were accused of selling out.

Enter Sandman (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD-E-LDc384


The Unforgiven (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUHFfR8hWcA

Nothing Else Matters (1992): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj75Arhq5ho



Wherever I May Roam (1992): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwPg8gJq_Kw
   In 1992, they co-headlined a tour with Guns n Roses. Hetfield suffered major burns during an on stage incident. Later in the same show, Axl Rose threw a fit, the show ended early, and a riot ensued.

Woodstock '94: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtrTuoqH6A0


They further horrified fans by cutting their hair.

Until It Sleeps (1996): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3WIHtOmkBg

Hero of the Day (1996): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkfO8c8MlKU

King Nothing (1997): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5j8lz4oD4Q

The Memory Remains w/Marianne Faithful (1997): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDN4awrpPQQ

Fuel (1998): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd85POcfmBA


A cover album:

Turn the Page (1998): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEzWZCr___k

Whiskey in a Jar (1999): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boanuwUMNNQ



Work with an orchestra:
 No Leaf Clover (1999): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd9ohpDDCRU


In 2000, the band discovered one of their demos had been leaked online. They discovered online file sharing and filed suit against Napster for copyright infringement. Digital downloads spelled the beginning of the end of the music industry. The battle cost the band some fans. However, they were right in the long run.

For Mission Impossible:

I Disappear (2000): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYSDC3cHoZs
    

Metallica: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2009 part 1

1981-1990

Lars Ulrich formed Metallica in 1981. James Hetfield and Hugh Tanner answered Lars' ad and Metallica formed. Dave Mustaine joined shortly thereafter. They released a song on the now legendary Metal Massacre I album. The song created buzz, they did a demo, and they were on the way. Tanner would be gone long before Metallica hit the big time. Cliff Burton joined the band in 1982.The following year, they released their first album. However, they kicked Mustaine out of the band for drug abuse and hired Kirk Hammett. Mustaine later formed Megadeth.

Whiplash (1983): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPh_9sRJycI

Seek and Destroy (1983): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-tvJcTPxHc

Creeping Death (1984): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtaxKNaEAns

For Whom the Bell Tolls (1984): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17HRV8k1YMw

Master of Puppets (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV-2Q8QtCY4

Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WElvEZj0Ltw


In 1986, bassist Cliff Burton died in a tour bus accident. Jason Newsted replaced him.

Harvester of Sorrow (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=551_hC414UY


Metallica became major stars with the release of the "One" video.

One (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM8bTdBs-cw


In a bizarre moment, Metallica lost the Best Metal Performance Grammy to Jethro Tull. Too be continued...







　



 




 　




　

　

　 
 

Run DMC: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2009

Run DMC was a hip hop trio from Queens, New York. They are the greatest, most influential rap/hip hop acts in history. Joseph "Run" Simmons, Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell, and Darryl (DMC) McDaniels grew up in Hollis, Queens. The act signed with Profile Records and released their first single in 1983.

It's Like That (1983): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hN1SKVx31s


They quickly ascended the Hip Hop echelon and whisked away the Old School Hip Hip artists.

King of Rock (1985): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXzWlPL_TKw

My Adidas (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA8DsUN6g_k


Then, they broke into the mainstream. Their cover of "Walk this Way" was a pivotal moment in music history.

Walk This Way w/Aerosmith (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B_UYYPb-Gk

You Be Illin' (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5yaK7xHWmU

It's Tricky (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-O5IHVhWj0

Christmas in Hollis (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR07r0ZMFb8

Mary, Mary (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgmyVLheqkQ

Down with the King (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUXpNMMqW1A


The band did little after their last hit. Substance abuse, creative differences, and personal issues held Run DMC back. In 2002, Jam Master Jay was murdered and Run DMC retired.

Spooner Oldham: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2009

Spooner Oldham was a session musician and songwriter at Muscle Shoals.

As a songwriter:

Cry Like a Baby (The Box Tops): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WoD8yZkvuI

It Tears Me Up (Percy Sledge): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4hIRfQX9cw


As a session musician:

When a Man Loves a Woman (Percy Sledge): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lp7FtJXp7k

Harvest Moon (Neil Young): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVi0UvFu8Yo

Mustang Sally (Wilson Pickett): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsjFi4KkOZc

The Offspring: Gone Away (1997)

"Gone Away" is another song suitable for Batman. Imagine Bruce Wayne at his parent's gravesite. The song was written after lead singer Dexter Holland's girlfriend died in a car accident. The somber nature of the song was a departure for a band noted for its offbeat music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=numCZoBFcv4

The Gin Blossoms: Til I Hear It From You (1995)

The Gin Blossoms wrote this song during the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas. One critic called it the perfect pop song, or at least the closest thing to a perfect pop tune. The Gin Blossoms experienced great success in the mid-90s before breaking up in 1997. They reunited in 2002, but have yet to regain the level of popularity achieved 20 years ago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7sx32alzeE

KISS: Psycho Circus (1998)

The four original members of KISS reunited in full makeup for 1998's Psycho Circus. The song sounds like it belongs in a Batman film. Imagine Batman fighting a crazed circus act or all the villains of Gotham loose at once. "Psycho Circus" became KISS' first #1 hit on the Mainstream rock charts in the band's long history.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWIW6Ti0PbE

U2: Dirty Day (1993)

Bono lifted several of his dad's favorite phrases to craft "Dirty Day." The song is about a man that leaves his family only to return many years later. The character meets his abandoned son. The music is very dark and captures the mood of the rock scene of the time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIsFPZit-_M

The Velvet Underground: Sweet Jane (1970)

"Sweet Jane" has Velvet Underground versions with minor differences. The first came in 1970 and one with a bridge, which covered the original lyrics originally scrapped in 1969. The song is considered one of the all-time great works in rock history. The Cowboy Junkies recorded the most famous cover while Lou Reed joined Metallica to perform the song at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame 25th anniversary show.


Velvet Underground:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkumhBVPGdg




Cowboy Junkies:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4XVJj4jER4




Lou Reed w/Metallica:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JucJAuDKqKw

1957 in music

Elvis Presley had another monster year. He scored three #1 hits, bought Graceland, and made his last Ed Sullivan appearance. At the same time, Jerry Lee Lewis released two songs that made him immortal. At the same time, Ricky Nelson, Bo Diddley, and the Everly Brothers record iconic tracks. Meanwhile, John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time and Simon and Garfunkel unite as Tom and Jerry.


#1 song of 1957:
Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj0Rz-uP4Mk



Other Elvis #1s:
All Shook Up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rQEbQJx5Bo


Teddy Bear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89MihWd6zKk




Other important songs of 1957:
Bo Diddley by Bo Diddley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMZjAOoX6nw


Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IjgZGhHrYY


Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On by Jerry Lee Lewis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yRdDnrB5kM


That’ll Be the Day by Buddy Holly and the Crickets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq9FCBatl3A


Wake Up Little Susie by the Everly Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X7b2E_Jq-k


You Send Me by Sam Cooke: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX6QlnlMqjE



Other hits:
Young Love by Tab Hunter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQNu4Vc7Yl8


Tammy by Debbie Reynolds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew3mtNZFrMY


Diana by Paul Anka: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDDgYDQjtEs


At the Hop: Danny and the Juniors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIXMKA7d4to


Chances Are by Johnny Mathis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEH3uqbpsm8


Not Fade Away by Buddy Holly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyTtFNGzFsE


Oh Boy by Buddy Holly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkJT1cgQeGI


Rock and Roll Music by Chuck Berry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XSaKQlBZuE


Stardust by Nat King Cole: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VezW1PtDq5E

Top 10 Black Keys songs

My 10 favoritist Black Keys songs.

Tighten Up

Howlin' For You

Next Girl

Lonely Boy

Gold on the Ceiling

Little Black Submarines

Ten Cent Pistol

Run Right Back

Money Maker

Strange Times