Top 10 songs of 1990

My favorite songs of 1990.

1. Blaze of Glory- Jon Bon Jovi
2. Thunderstruck- AC/DC
3. Head Like a Hole- NIN
4. Sante Fe- Jon Bon Jovi
5. Before You Accuse Me- Eric Clapton
6. Coming of Age- Damn Yankees
7. Head On- The Pixies
8. Joey- Concrete Blonde
9. Sweet Soul Sister- The Cult
10. Doubleback- ZZ Top

The top 20 songs of 1990 (#11-20)

Once again, my favorites..

11. Yer So Bad- Tom Petty
12. Ball and Chain- Social Distortion
13. Something Happened on the Way to Heaven- Phil Collins
14. Hangar 18- Megadeth
15. No Alibis- Eric Clapton
16. Suicide Blonde- INXS
17. Bad Love- Eric Clapton
18. Ain't That a Shame- Paul McCartney
19. I Wish It Would Rain Down on Me- Phil Collins
20. The Heart of the Matter- Don Henley

The Scorpions: The Zoo (1980)

The Scorpions penned "The Zoo" with New York City in mind. Indeed, the city had become a hell hole by the late 70s. However, the song also seems to emote a Cold War feel as well. Whether New York of the late 70s or Soviet East Berlin, the urban decay is palatable in this song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMaJyUQfwv4

The Rolling Stones: Monkey Man (1969)

The prevailing theory is "Monkey Man" is about a bad acid trip. However, some believe it is a self portrait by Mick Jagger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNY8eYmzdH4

Stevie Wonder: Superstition (1972)

"Superstition" was Stevie Wonder's first #1 since 1963. The song is fairly straight forward and is about superstitions. Jeff Beck played the guitar parts on the Talking Book album while Wonder played the other instruments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDZFf0pm0SE

Soundgarden: The Day I Tried to Live (1994)

The song is about trying to live life as opposed to being closed off.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbckIuT_YDc

Sting: Soul Cages (1991)

Sting worked through his father's death by developing The Soul Cages album. The concept album dealt with Sting's faith, his father's passing, and mortality. The album eventually influenced Sting's musical The Last Ship which premiered in 2014.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIGtjCcdtr0

Aerosmith: Cryin' (1993)

"Cryin'" went gold for Aerosmith, but the video might have been even more popular. It received heavy MTV play when MTV played music. The video featured Alicia Silverstone before she became a star. It was one of three Aerosmith videos to feature Silverstone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfNmyxV2Ncw

David Gilmour: Today (2015)

"Today" is the second single off David Gilmour's solo album Rattle That Lock.  And I thought he was done. Good to hear new stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYXrQPidJkw

Def Leppard: She's Too Tough (1993)

"She's Too Tough" is the b-side from the "Heaven Is" single. It was also a bonus track for Adrenalize in Japan.  The song is better than some of Def Lepp's singles of the period.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2baP5cVDF9U

Genesis: Jesus He Knows Me (1991)

Genesis takes a shot at televangelists. At the time, several high profile televangelists got caught with their pants down (literally). The song and accompanying video parody these gumps.

http://www.mtv.com/videos/genesis/46674/jesus-he-knows-me.jhtml

David Gilmour: Rattle That Lock (2015)

"Rattle That Lock" is the title track to David Gilmour's fourth solo album. The video depicts Lucifer's fall from grace and journey to corrupt Earth. It was inspired by Paradise Lost.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1v7hXEQhsQ

Top 10 Chuck Berry songs

Maybellene
Roll Over Beethoven
Rock and Roll Music
Sweet Little Sixteen
Johnny B Goode
Run Rudolph Run
Back in the USA
You Never Can  Tell
My Ding-A-Ling
Thirty Days

Top 10 songs of 1991

My Favorites anyway...

1. Alive- Pearl Jam
2. Enter Sandman- Metallica
3. You Could Be Mine- GnR
4. Poundcake- Van Halen
5. Smells Like Teen Spirit- Nirvana
6. The Fly- U2
7. Right Now- Van Halen
8. Man in the Box- Alice in Chains
9. On a Plain- Nirvana
10. Coma- GnR

The Beatles: Free As a Bird (1995)

The surviving Beatles took a 1977 John Lennon demo and fleshed it out into their last major release in 1995. It was the band's first release of new material since 1970. It reached #6 on the charts making it the 34th Top 10 hit for the band in America.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUW6nJQuDqM

Top 40 songs of 1991: #11-20

11. Learning to Fly- Tom Petty
12. Pretty Tied Up- GnR
13. Dust n Bones- GnR
14. Runaround- Van Halen
15. No Son of Mine- Genesis
16. Roll the Bones- Rush
17. Drain You- Nirvana
18. Texarkana- REM
19. Country Feedback- REM
20. Can't Stop This Thing We Started- Bryan Adams

Top 40 songs of 1991: #21-30

My favorites.

21. Into the Great Wide Open- Tom Petty
22. Once- Pearl Jam
23. Mysterious Ways- U2
24. The Show Must Go On- Queen
25. Losing My Religion- REM
26. Get a Leg Up- John Mellencamp
27. Why Go- Pearl Jam
28. Live and Let Die- Guns n Roses
29. Soul Cages- Sting
30. Don't Cry- Guns n Roses

Top 40 songs of 1991 (#31-40)

My favorites....

31. Top of the World- Van Halen
32. The Dream is Over- Van Halen
33. I Can't Dance- Genesis
34. Mad About You- Sting
35. All This Time- Sting
36. Radio Song- REM
37. The Fire Inside- Bob Seger
38. Highwire- The Rolling Stones
39. These Are The Days of Our Lives- Queen
40. Judgement Day- Van Halen

Pearl Jam: Animal (1994)

There are many theories about what, or who, "Animal" is about.  Gang rape, a rant against the media or record company, a love song, a description of compromises made in a recording career...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIgfYVq5Y5A

Seven Mary Three: Cumbersome (1996)

The song is about a break up. It is also the only song people remember from Seven Mary Three.  As a result, they have become something of a nostalgia act. It is one of those cases of a hit song being both a blessing and a curse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjNn4bbbgSw

Pearl Jam: Yellow Ledbetter (1992)

The title comes from an old friend of Eddie Vedder's. Other than that, if there is a song with lyrics more indecipherable, I have not heard it. This is one of those songs that takes me to a time and place. I remember some people thinking it was an old Hendrix song, but Pearl Jam wrote it before releasing Ten. It did not make their debut album, but emerged as a b-side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs8y3kneqrs

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars: Uptown Funk (2015)

"Uptown Funk" harkens back to the 70s and 80s. It sounds very much like mid-80s Prince or even Funkadelic with a little James Brown thrown in. This might be the song of the year for 2015.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPf0YbXqDm0

X Ambassadors: Renegades (2015)

The song has been used in Jeep Renegade commercials. Apparently, it was written to be used in the ad campaign. It celebrates American originals and rogues that don't follow the rules.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u-niluB8HI

Muse: Mercy (2015)

Muse released the concept album Drones. The song "Mercy" is about dark forces overcoming the protagonist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj8Xpdx60Ws

Smashing Pumpkins: Cherub Rock (1993)

Although the so-called Alt-revolution had entered its third year, "Cherub Rock" seemed to announce the death knell of the 80s. This really takes me to a time and place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-KE9lvU810

Weezer: Pork and Beans (2008)

Weezer celebrates both uniqueness and Youtube stars. The song's genesis evolved out of a meeting Rivers Cuomo had with record execs. They wanted hits, so he wrote about it. Basically, he tells the execs and the world to piss off because he is his own person.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQHPYelqr0E

Johnny Cash: I Hung My Head (2002)

Sting wrote and recorded "I Hung My Head." A young boy kills a man by accident and ends up at the gallows. Cash's version added an amazing emotional resonance to the song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42D6bUta1gs

Sting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgPTVIrR9NA

Top 40 songs of 1992 (#1-10)

1. Man on the Moon- REM
2. One- U2
3. State of Love and Trust- Pearl Jam
4. Until the End of the World- U2
5. Drive- REM
6. Hunger Strike- Temple of the Dog
7. Human Touch- Bruce Springsteen
8. Jesus He Knows Me- Genesis
9. Shuffle It All- Izzy Stradlin and the JuJu Hounds
10. Wicked As It Seems- Keith Richards

The Top 40 Songs of 1992 (#11-20)

My favorites...

11. Tear It Down- Def Leppard
12. Would? -Alice in Chains
13. Jeremy- Pearl Jam
14. Sex Type Thing- STP
15. Bad Luck- Social Distortion
16. Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses- U2
17. Lucky Town- Bruce Springsteen
18. Symphony of Destruction- Megadeth
19. Digging in the Dirt- Peter Gabriel
20. Lithium- Nirvana

Top 40 songs of 1992 (#21-30)

My favorites...

21. Rusty Cage- Soundgarden
22. Help Me Up- Eric Clapton
23. Let's Get Rocked- Def Leppard
24. Keep The Faith- Bon Jovi
25. Outshined- Soundgarden
26. Drown- Smashing Pumpkins
27. Try Not To Breathe- REM
28. Sliver- Nirvana
29. I Can't Dance- Genesis
30. Come As You Are- Nirvana

Top 40 songs of 1992 (#31-40)

My favorites.

31. Even Flow- Pearl Jam
32. Closer- NIN
33. Even Better Than The Real Thing- U2
34. Bohemian Rhapsody- Queen
35. November Rain- Guns n Roses
36. Got Me Wrong- Alice in Chains
37. Angry Chair- Alice in Chains
38. Sword of Damocles- Lou Reed
39. It's Probably Me- Sting and Eric Clapton
40. Remedy- The Black Crowes

Weezer: Beverly Hills (2005)

Rivers thought it would be nice to live in Beverly Hills and wrote a song about it. However, when Weezer recorded it, "Beverly Hills" came off as a bit sarcastic or even nihilistic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL_WvOly7mY

Bruce Springsteen: World's Apart (2002)

Just love this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvRXg-smk-U

Blondie: Heart of Glass (1979)

Blondie was very good at incorporating other influences into their punk/new wave sound. "Heart of Glass" is an example. In 1979, a war raged between rock fans and disco advocates. In the end, rock won.  However, before the ultimate victory, Blondie added disco into their took kit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGU_4-5RaxU

The Rolling Stones: Midnight Rambler (1969)

The Stones created the first blues opera with "Midnight Rambler." The song caused a stir as the song plays out a Boston Strangler rape/murder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNaAEJv_sDQ

Van Halen: Runaround (1991)

While David Lee Roth became a lounge act, Van Halen sold out arenas with Sammy Hagar. This song went to #1 on the rock charts. It also won a Grammy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKFp0QTGF8M

U2: Every Breaking Wave (2015)

U2 left "Every Breaking Wave" off 2009's No Line on the Horizon.  The song probably would have been a major hit in 2009. In 2015, it performed respectably.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYVEik7Lvc4

Sammy Hagar: Heavy Metal (1981)

"Heavy Metal" is one of Sammy Hagar's best works. It appeared in the movie of the same name and on the classic 1981 album Standing Hampton.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQE1Q1NILfQ

The Rolling Stones: Hang Fire (1982)

The Rolling Stones use surf rock to make social commentary. Basically, it laments the demise of the working class in the late 70s. The term "Hang Fire" itself means to delay action and was a shot at the politicians.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xbtlW16Gts

Bruce Springsteen: Brilliant Disguise (1987)

I always thought this was one of Springsteen's rawest songs. In it, Bruce admits the failings and doubts of his marriage. He divorced in 1988.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idnJnjV_8rg

Scott McKenzie: San Francisco (1967)

This is one of the most wonderful period pieces ever recorded. It became an anthem to the counterculture. Basically, McKenzie calls people to San Francisco to live free. By the time the song hit the charts, the San Francisco nirvana had run its course.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ_WG3d3GL8

Coldplay: Violet Hill (2008)

The song began as an anti-war protest and evolved into a commentary on Bill O'Reilly and banks. The band borrow from John Lennon and the Beatles as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IakDItZ7f7Q

Sting: Fortress Around Your Heart (1985)

Using Medieval imagery, Sting translates his personal pain emanating from a divorce to a pop hit. He said the song is about "appeasement" and "trying to build a bridge between individuals."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qcVtEy6G1Q

Def Leppard: Rock Rock (Til You Drop) (1983)

This song is just a jam. Def Leppard rocking out at their first peak.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpgUJLKC5tc

Eric Clapton: Forever Man (1985)

Classic mid-80s Clapton. The record company complained his album Behind the Sun did not have enough singles. Enter this track...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt2qBm4qS4w

Keith Richards: Trouble (2015)

In 2015, Keith Richards released his first album in 23 years. The lead single was a solid bluesy number.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_btCZWi1jkg

Sting: Russians (1985)

Sting attacks the Cold War in "Russians." He criticizes both American and Soviet leadership in the anti-war piece. At the same time, Sting seems to lay more of the blame on the Soviets. At the time, people had grown more worried about the threat of nuclear annihilation as American rhetoric and Soviet military action heated up worldwide.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHylQRVN2Qs

1964 in Music

British invasion began in earnest. Beatlemania exploded in America. They arrived at Kennedy Airport to screaming throngs and then appeared on Ed Sullivan three times in February. Meanwhile, Elvis transitioned to motion pictures and enters into a musical wilderness. Meanwhile, the Rolling Stones released their debut album. Pete Townshend accidentally broke his first guitar and created a sensation. The Kinks made their American debut. On the American side, Bob Dylan releases his anthem "The Times They Are-A Changing", Simon and Garfunkel record for Columbia, The Supremes score five straight number ones, and Sam Cooke is murdered.

#1 song:
I Wanna Hold Your Hand by The Beatles.

Important recordings:
All Day and All of the Night by The Kinks
Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles
Dancing in the Streets by Martha and the Vandellas
Goldfinger by Shirley Bassey
Hello, Dolly! by Louis Armstrong
I Get Around by The Beach Boys
The Way You Do The Things You Do by The Temptations
Twist and Shout by The Beatles
A World Without Love by Peter and Gordon
You Really Got Me by The Kinks
She Loves You by The Beatles
A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles

Other notable hits:
As Tears Go By by Marianne Faithfull
Come See About Me by The Supremes
Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann
Gloria by Them
I'm Into Something Good by Herman's Hermits
Little Red Rooster by The Rolling Stones
My Guy by Mary Wells
Rag Doll by The Four Seasons
She's Not There by The Zombies
Tobacco Road by The Nashville Teens
Glad All Over by The Dave Clark Five

Bruce Springsteen: Out in the Street (1980)

"Out in the Street" combines the downbeat aspects of The River with its more upbeat pop sensibilities. On one hand, the main character is a hard working blue collar man in a bleak world. On the other, he is completely free and never more alive than when he is out in the street.

Studio:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8yphj2hUI8

Live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgt_rZFQHjo

Lou Reed: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2015

Official Site: http://www.loureed.com/inmemoriam/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/lou-reed/bio/

After the Velvet Underground disbanded, Lou Reed went on a solo career that lasted decades. His albums Transformer, Berlin, and New York are all classics.

Walk on the Wild Side (1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KaWSOlASWc

Satellite of Love (1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH2EgYq_NCY

Vicious (1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIdc0NGumVc

Sally Can't Dance (1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taHz5E7bCWY

Street Hassle (1978): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2532gJcCsA

No Money Down (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiyX70ZqsVQ

Dirty Blvd (1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z3TPwOT31g

Sword of Damocles (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWm_RzQuWhk

Perfect Day (1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYEC4TZsy-Y

Tranquilize w/The Killers (2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVNGY1pInfI

The View w/Metallica (2011):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJlU_9Vyvqs

Green Day: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2015

Official Site: http://www.greenday.com/

Rock Hall Bio: https://rockhall.com/inductees/nominees/green-day/

Green Day formed in 1986. The current lineup came together when Tre Cool joined the band in 1990. They released a couple of albums on an independent label. They signed a big label deal and broke out in 1994.

Longview (1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42BBdzzgPNM

Welcome to Paradise (1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR7R9Kuw2fY

Basket Case (1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUTGr5t3MoY

When I Come Around (1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8dh9gDzmz8

Geek Stink Breath (1995): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr2T-Rcgq1c

Good Riddance (1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnQ8N1KacJc

Minority (2000): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDBlqu6KF4k

Warning (2000): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eebfMFzJHNs

In 2004, critics began comparing them to The Clash and The Who.

American Idiot (2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_uujKuJMI

Boulevard of Broken Dreams (2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soa3gO7tL-c

Holiday (2005): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1OqtIqzScI

Wake Me Up When September Ends (2005): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU9JoFKlaZ0

Working Class Hero (2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPPgeDhGzKY

Know Your Enemy (2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IclmVdWNbI

21 Guns (2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r00ikilDxW4

Oh Love (2012): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWwMqa-_210

X-Kid (2013):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVmpURJEZRY

Joan Jett: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2015

Official Site: http://www.joanjett.com/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/joan-jett-and-the-blackhearts/

Joan cofounded The Runaways in 1975.

Cherry Bomb (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqEh8OBQfmY

She went solo in 1979. Shortly thereafter, Joan formed The Blackhearts.

Bad Reputation (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeYn_W14zTU

In 1982, the band released one of the most iconic rock tracks of all-time.

I Love Rock n Roll (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL5spALs-eA

Other important works:

Crimson and Clover (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTfHhNg1iII

Do You wanna Touch Me (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AyL3ggg_iA

Light of Day (1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5kcLviVNiQ

I Hate Myself for Loving You (1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPkTGm4RtVM

Dirty Deeds (1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sky1tt8vLA

Love Is All Around (1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4tkLy9AaD4

Androgynous (2007):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uFg7ns_XmU

Stevie Ray Vaughan: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2015

Official Site: http://www.srvofficial.com/us/home

Rock Hall Bio: http://www.rockhall.com/inductees/nominees/stevie-ray-vaughan/

Stevie Ray Vaughan began playing guitar at age 7. He dropped out of high school and moved to Austin, Texas. He played clubs with various bands before forming his own. The guitarist developed a following after performing at Montreaux in 1982. Vaughan played with David Bowie on Let's Dance and released his first album in 1983.

Let's Dance by David Bowie (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2HWuR2mq5M

Pride and Joy (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU0MF8pwktg

Love Struck Baby (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnbnRWHDFpw

Couldn't Stand the Weather (1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xprs_uJbGgI

Drug addiction held Vaughan back, but he overcame to emerge as a star by 1989.

The House is Rockin' (1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G84P5K-W1c

Crossfire (1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p77e2_0fUyo

He died in a helicopter accident in 1990.

The Sky is Crying (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s9M-52fRGU

Little Wing (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An4uDegHB8s

Taxman (1995): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNDYArDUgSg

Bill Withers: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2015

Official Site: http://www.billwithers.com/

Rock Hall Bio: http://www.rockhall.com/inductees/nominees/bill-withers/

Withers joined the Navy at 18. During his nine year stint, he became interested in writing and singing. After his discharge, he moved to LA to work on a music career.

Ain't No Sunshine (1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIdIqbv7SPo

Grandma's Hands (1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv5pagal-ls

Lean on Me (1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEXQkrllGbA

Use Me (1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcFaVfTDWcs

Kissing My Love (1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqCNIhJzc2c

You (1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMKBINhQZO0

Lovely Day (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYi7uEvEEmk

Just the Two of Us (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6WaOfpGK28

Paul Butterfield Blues Band: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame 2015

Rock Hall Bio: http://www.rockhall.com/inductees/the-paul-butterfield-blues-band/bio/

The band formed in 1963 and performed at Monterey and Woodstock. They broke up in 1971, but Paul Butterfield continued on until his death in 1987.

Shake Your Moneymaker (1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1L2vJ0U4Bc

Blues with a Feeling (1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPfa3EjPIOQ

Look Over Yonder's Wall (1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zo_ZAyYWRg

East-West (1966): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NulCT6ZPXzU

Ringo Starr: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2015

Official Site: http://www.ringostarr.com/

Rock Hall Bio: https://rockhall.com/inductees/ringo-starr/

Once the Beatles broke up, Ringo experienced a successful career. He also influenced many drummers.

It Don't Come Easy (1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoJM2NROFN8

Photograph (1973):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptctz_rnkJ8

You're Sixteen (1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkR7u_sOtHI

Wrack My Brain (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DU6YweDyD4

Weight of the World (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CONdOuNIv80

Postcards from Paradise (2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-OXMsjJn0I

Ringo still tours with his All Star Band and records.

The 5 Royales: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2015

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-5-royales/

The "5" Royales are a pivotal link in the evolution of soul music. Originally, they were a Gospel group, but drifted to R&B.

Baby Don't Do It (1952): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-AeAQOQ4yU

Think (1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HPLvUfrONY

Dedicated to the One I Love (1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQf_2y_jXag

Slummer the Slum (1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUJieUDf0RU


They broke up in 1965.

Top 10 songs of 1993

My faves anyway

1. Cherub Rock- The Smashing Pumpkins
2. Plush- STP
3. The Wanderer- U2 w/Johnny Cash
4. Rearview Mirror- Pearl Jam
5. Dreams (Live)- Van Halen
6. Low- Cracker
7. Pieces of the Night- The Gin Blossoms
8. Numb- U2
9. Go- Pearl Jam
10. Cryin'- Aerosmith

Top 35 songs of 1993 (#11-20)

11. Nightswimming- REM
12. She's Too Tough- Def Leppard
13. St. Augustine in Hell- Sting
14. Rape Me- Nirvana
15. Elderly Woman Behind a Counter in a Small Town- Pearl Jam
16. The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight- REM
17. Find the River- REM
18. Desert Song- Def Leppard
19. River of Dreams- Billy Joel
20. Don't Tear Me Up- Mick Jagger

Top 35 songs of 1993: #21-30

My favorites.

21. Love Is Stronger Than Justice- Sting
22. Daughter-Pearl Jam
23. Today- Smashing Pumpkins
24. Fields of Gold- Sting
25. Wired All Night- Mick Jagger
26. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead- Bon Jovi
27. Stay (Faraway So Close)- U2
28. Down in a Hole- Alice in Chains
29. Hey Jealousy- Gin Blossoms
30. Ordinary World- Duran Duran

Top 35 songs of 1993 (#31-35)

My favorites.

31. Until I Fall Away- The Gin Blossoms
32. Cannonball- The Breeders
33. Creep- Radiohead
34. Dissident- Pearl Jam
35. Steam- Peter Gabriel

U2: I Will Follow (1980)

This is U2's first single that sounded like classic U2. The song is about a mother's unconditional love for her child. It was the first song off U2's first album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2BqLlVHlWA

Tom Petty: The Waiting (1981)

One of the best song's of 1981. It later appeared on a Simpson's episode accentuating Homer's impatience with the five day waiting period to purchase a fire arm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMyCa35_mOg

R.E.M.: Get Up (1989)

Michael Stipe wrote "Get Up" about Mike Mills propensity for oversleeping. Mills did not find this out for a decade.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia3pyBGDYx0

Fleetwood Mac: Little Lies (1987)

"Little Lies" is a plea from one person to her significant other to lie rather than tell the truth about their feelings or situation. To date, it is Fleetwood Mac's last Top 10 hit in America.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5HkuhSEnPQ

1963 in Music

The Beatles begin their domination of the U.K. In response, The Daily Mirror coined the term "Beatlemania." They would launch the British Invasion in 1964. In the states, Bob Dylan releases The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. The Kingsmen's "Louie Louie" is deemed indecent because no one can understand it. The Beach Boys had a big year with several notable recordings. On a sad note, Patsy Cline perished in a plane crash.

The #1 song of 1963:
Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmer and The Fireballs.

Important tracks:
Louie Louie by The Kingsmen
Be My Baby by The Ronettes
Blowin' In The Wind by Peter, Paul, and Mary
Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash
Surfin' USA by The Beach Boys

Other notable songs:
It's My Party by Leslie GoreLs
Another Saturday Night by Sam Cooke
Da Doo Ron Ron by The Crystals
Little Deuce Coup by The Beach Boys
Heat Wave by Martha and the Vandellas
My Boyfriend's Back by The Angels
Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter, Paul, and Mary
Surf City by The Beach Boys
Little Surfer Girl by The Beach Boys
Walk Like a Man by The Four Seasons
Wipeout by The Safaris

Quiet Riot: Cum on Feel the Noize (1983)

Quiet Riot frontman Frankie Banali had no desire to record a cover of the Slade classic. He tried to sabotage it, but failed miserably. He failed so badly that the Quiet Riot version became a monster hit and the band's signature song.    
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Haypxj24_Uw

Top 10 Bryan Adams songs

This Time
Cuts Like a Knife
Run To You
Summer of '69
It's Only Love (w/Tina Turner)
Heat of the Night
Hearts on Fire
One Night Love Affair
Can't Stop This Thing We Started
Somebody

Whitesnake: Slide It In (1984)

80s metal was not only over-the-top, but straight and to the point. "Slide It In" speaks for itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqGkFRXKtgE

Elton John: Goodbye Yellowbrick Road (1973)

This is probably Elton John's best song. The title derives from the Wizard of Oz. Supposedly, the film was the first John had ever seen and he used it as a tool to reflect his own life and desire to get back to his own roots.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDOL7iY8kfo

Van Halen: Jump (1984)

"Jump" was released right before Christmas in 1983 and became a soundtrack song for the summer of 1984. Van Halen combined synth pop with their own arena hard rock sound to create one of the greatest works of the decade. It became Van Halen's only #1 song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwYN7mTi6HM

The Batman theme (1966)

Neal Hefti combined surf, 12 bar blues, and camp to create the theme song to 1966's classic Batman series. Four tenors and four sopranos cry "Batman" eleven times. The song helped influence Prince's 1989 "Batdance." Since 1966, it has inspired and resulted in many parodies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWUn6tzOAwU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jgE-lrfZ3k&list=RD1jgE-lrfZ3k

The Who: We're Not Gonna Take It (1969)

Pete Townshend did not write "We're Not Gonna Take It" for Tommy. It was initially a reaction to politics of the period. However, as Tommy developed, and his followers became disenchanted, it became a natural fit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqmC1T9rukk

Top 10 songs of the 2010s so far

My favorites...

1. Lonely Boy- The Black Keys (2011)
2. Mine Smell Like Honey- REM (2011)
3. Tighten Up- The Black Keys (2010)
4. These Days- The Foo Fighters (2011)
5. Walk- The Foo Fighters (2011)
6. Sirens- Pearl Jam (2013)
7. Louder Than Words- Pink Floyd (2014)
8. It Happened Today- REM (2011)
9. Go Away- Weezer (2014)
10. Charlie Brown- Coldplay (2011)

1962 in Music

The Beatles are rejected by Decca Records, Bob Dylan releases his debut, and Peter, Paul, and Mary have a #1 album. Pete Seeger has a big year as well. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards meet Brian Jones and the Rolling Stones form. The Beatles appear on "My Bonnie", which is credited to Tony Sheridan and the Beat Brothers. Elvis dominated while the Twist permeated.

#1 song:
Stranger on the Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFaH1KFmLyI


The Beatles- My Bonnie:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgkAgyQgEH4

Important releases:
I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles:
Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis:
Big Girls Don't Cry by The Four Seasons
Green Onions by Booker T and the MGs
He's a Rebel by The Crystals
If I Had a Hammer by Peter, Paul and Mary
The James Bond Theme by John Barry Orchestra
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee
Sherry by The Four Seasons:
Surfin' Safari by The Beach Boys
The Twist by Chubby Checker
Twistin' The Night Away by Sam Cooke
The Wanderer by Dion

Other Notable songs:
Return to Sender by Elvis
Good Luck Charm by Elvis
409 by The Beach Boys
The Ballad of Paladin by Duane Eddy
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do by Neil Sedaka
Duke of Earl by Gene Chandler
Johnny Angel by Shirley Fabares
The Loco-Motion by Little Eva
Roses Are Red by Bobby Vinton

Top 10 songs of 1994

My favorites...

1. High Hopes- Pink Floyd
2. What's the Frequency Kenneth?- REM
3. Interstate Love Song- STP
4.Lost For Words- Pink Floyd
5. Basketcase- Green Day
6. Estranged- GnR
7. Betterman- Pearl Jam
8. Love is Strong- The Rolling Stones
9. My Wave- Soundgarden
10. The Day I Tried to Live- Soundgarden

Top 35 songs of 1994 (#11-20)

11. Let Me In- REM
12. Star 69- REM
13. Animal- Pearl Jam
14. Supersonic- Oasis
15. Undone (The Sweater Song)- Weezer
16. Buddy Holly- Weezer
17. Nothingman- Pearl Jam
18. Kashmir- Page/Plant
19. Motherless Child- Eric Clapton
20. I Stay Away- Alice in Chains

Top 35 songs of 1994 (#21-30)

My favorites continued...

21. Spin the Black Circle- Pearl Jam
22. Found Out About You- Gin Blossoms
23. Fell on Black Days- Soundgarden
24. Big Empty- STP
25. Mary Jane's Last Dance- Tom Petty
26. Wild Night- John Mellencamp
27. Keep Talking- Pink Floyd
28. What Do You Want From Me?- Pink Floyd
29. Streets of Philadelphia- Bruce Springsteen
30. Because the Night- 10,000 Maniacs

Top 35 songs of 1994 (#31-35)

My favorites...

31. No Excuses- Alice in Chains
32. Zombie- The Cranberries
33. Selling the Drama- Live
34. Welcome to Paradise- Green Day
35. Marooned- Pink Floyd

The Clash: Rock the Casbah (1982)

"Rock the Casbah" became The Clash's biggest hit. It begins with some Arab king banning rock music. In response, the people "rock the Casbah" which results in an airstrike. However, the pilots don't obey orders and rock out themselves. The song incorporates Arabic, Hebrew, and Sanscrit words in a clever way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ9r8LMU9bQ

R.E.M.: Superman (1986)

The Clique recorded "Superman" in 1969. The song became famous when R.E.M. covered it in 1986. Mike Mills provided the lead vocals since Michael Stipe was not enthusiastic about covering the song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxQS6lfn0yU

Coldplay: Lovers in Japan (2008)

Coldplay emerged as one of the bright spots in music's dark age of the late 2000s. They were one of the few acts that understood song construction. "Lovers in Japan" is a fun up tempo pop/rock tune. Music post 2010 has improved somewhat from those dark days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTFFQkdhw6Q

INXS: The One Thing (1982)

"The One Thing" is the perfect example of a post-disco, post-punk rock song. It bridges the gap between the late 70s and mid-80s better than most other recordings of the period. It's also a fun song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJyKTNdPL5s

The Pretenders: Middle of the Road (1983)

"Middle of the Road" refers to eastern philosophy and the middle way. At the same time, it compares the difference between being rich and poor as experienced by Chrissy Hynde as a rock star. The song is as close to the perfect rock song as there is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Niz2DuHc5K

Top 5 Bon Jovi albums

In my opinion.....here are the top 5 Bon Jovi albums...this does not include the Young Guns II soundtrack.

Slippery When Wet (1986)

New Jersey (1988)

Keep the Faith (1992)

Crush (2000)

Have a Nice Day (2005)

Nirvana: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Few acts have impacted the world like Nirvana. They formed in the late 80s and released an album on an indie label.

Sliver (1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QECJ9pCyhns



Out of nowhere, they created a movement, destroyed the 80s hair metal scene, and became legends.

Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWKbfoikeg

Come As You Are (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vabnZ9-ex7o

Lithium (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkcJEvMcnEg

In Bloom (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbgKEjNBHqM

Heart-Shaped Box (1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6P0SitRwy8

Rape Me (1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rS6mZUo3fg

All Apologies (1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWmkuH1k7uA

Pennyroyal Tea (1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNd5cZ9lbM0



Kurt Cobain committed suicide in 1994. Nirvana disbanded.

You Know You're Right (2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv96yJYhk3M

KISS: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014 part 3

1994-present

Riding a wave of nostalgia, the four original members of KISS reunited in the mid-90s.
Rock n Roll All Nite (1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hgz-q76KtQ

Psycho Circus (1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWIW6Ti0PbE



Nothing new came until the late 2000s. By then, Ace and Peter had left the band once more.

Modern Day Delilah (2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1YfsT3r5xM

Say Yeah (2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xlshutnZi8

Hell or Hallelujah (2012): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m13xXcH0UWA

KISS: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014 part 2

1981-1993

A World Without Heroes (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87H-FcVOoRA



Ace Frehley grew frustrated with the band's direction and left in 1982. Eddie Van Halen wanted to replace him, but he was not a good fit and was talked out of it.
 I Love It Loud (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMcDg2HwOnM



They decided to ditch the make up in 1983.
 Lick It Up (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcj34XixuYg

Heaven's on Fire (1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZjevnnkA20

Tears are Falling (1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEwnfhuPJGs

Crazy Crazy Nights (1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g4ygMGXU7Q

Forever (1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_RKO5ozLVo

God Gave Rock n Roll To You (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1yvQV7J47o



Eric Carr died from a brain hemorrhage in 1991.

The band went leaner and meaner for Revenge (1992)
 Unholy (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfmrX_WlM2w

KISS: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014 part 1

1973-80

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/kiss/bio/

Official Site: http://www.kissonline.com/



KISS formed in 1973. The band toured and performed constantly, but failed to achieve commercial success.
Strutter (1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBY7a2x3A08



They released ALIVE! in 1975 and became superstars.
Rock and Roll All Nite (1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XfRjVo5wOE




Destroyer (1976)
Shout It Out Loud (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16cEJ-CBejA

God of Thunder (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgkLhfiGIqY

Detroit Rock City (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaQ0jrYW9MQ



and they helped popularize the power ballad:
Beth (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHkojuUSDO8



They are still known for their stage shows and pioneered the use of pyrotechnics.
Calling Doctor Love (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gia_YZqIIvA



But caught some grief for doing disco...
I Was Made for Loving You (1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7isxoTIeYM

In 1980, Peter Criss left the band. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley replaced him with Eric Carr.

Top 5 Beatles Albums

In chronological order....

Rubber Soul (1965)

Revolver (1966)

Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)

The White Album (1968)

Let It Be (1970)

Honorable Mention: Please Please Me (1963), Meet the Beatles (1964), Help (1965), Abbey Road (1969)
 

Hall and Oates: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/hall-and-oates/

Official Site: http://www.hallandoates.com/



Daryl Hall and John Oates met each other in 1967. After discovering they were into the same music, they began to hang out, and eventually formed the duo. They took time to find their own sound, but once they did, they became superstars.

She's Gone (1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnVXIUyshng

Sara Smile (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Red3R17FlUQ

Rich Girl (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ2itQvyBY8

Wait for Me (1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZTCxL-v1x4



Hall and Oates owned the 1980s.

You've Lost That Loving Feeling (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZi1dPoJfcs



They were monsters in 1981.

Kiss on My List (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u9FrXBWu_I

You Make My Dreams Come True (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_I4wtNPv5w

Private Eyes (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anLfoy2XsFw

I Can't Go For That (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccenFp_3kq8

Maneater (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INLkx3OZNVY

One on One (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkdqXfasg80

Family Man (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKvJ7bvNxfY

Jingle Bell Rock (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVUJVPxhQD0

Out of Touch (1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cggi9STVWDs

Method of Modern Love (1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nPgimCvjhw

The Way You Do the Things You Do/My Girl w/David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks (1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUibOgiUI18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK14lmxpZS0

Live Aid (1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTKmI2MHyN0HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTKmI2MHyN0&list=PLddUIIdzCiwPzeffp0Nt9TZITNp_J5Kwy"&HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTKmI2MHyN0&list=PLddUIIdzCiwPzeffp0Nt9TZITNp_J5Kwy"list=PLddUIIdzCiwPzeffp0Nt9TZITNp_J5Kwy

Everything Your Heart Desires (1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z30Nwiju-1Y

So Close (1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rMkMDFjK8U

The Sky is Falling (1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5IvtsbTs6k

Do It For Love (2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkPNWEXV8cg

I'll Be Around (2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NJt-Yx212U

Home For Christmas (2006): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdy6fkDfEy8



Daryl has a very popular internet show Live from Daryl's House and in 2014 has his own home renovation show.

Peter Gabriel: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Official site: http://petergabriel.com/latest/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/peter-gabriel/



Peter Gabriel helped found Genesis in 1967. He wore odd costumes to gain attention for the band. In 1975, he left the band for a solo career.

Solsbury Hill (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OO2PuGz-H8

Games without Frontiers (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xZmlUV8muY

Biko (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ncVyxQRw70

Shock the Monkey (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnVf1ZoCJSo



His video for Sledgehammer was groundbreaking.

Sledgehammer (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJWJE0x7T4Q

Big Time (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBAl9cchQac

In Your Eyes (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK7Z83UbwKM

Red Rain (1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkLTwX0duY4

Digging in the Dirt (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0C3DHp36zc

Steam (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt87bLX7m_o

Blood of Eden w/Sinead O'Connor (1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XhDGkg8SpQ

Kiss That Frog (1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn7XejkWo6g

Lovetown (1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMduX93av0I

When You're Falling (2001): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pId6zdWjtwk

Burn You Up, Burn You Down (2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQleDzBXwW0

Top 5 Bruce Springsteen Albums

Born to Run (1975)

The River (1980)

Nebraska (1982)

Born in the USA (1984)

The Rising (2002)

Honorable Mention: Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ (1973), Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978), The Ghost of Tom Joad (1995), Magic (2007)

Linda Ronstadt: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/linda-ronstadt/bio/

Official Page: http://ronstadt-linda.com/



Linda Ronstandt touched rock, pop, country, adult contemporary, and folk in her career. In 2013, she admitted to having Parkinson's Disease.

Will You Love Me Tomorrow (1970): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gYB7agybXs

Long, Long Time (1970): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0qm8nq8RcA

Silver Threads and Golden Needles (1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVVxatr_hx0

You're No Good (1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bj_32QeAaU

When Will I Be Loved (1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScOpzm-BYX4

The Tracks of My Tears (1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbEYoiSyFW8

Blue Bayou (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7UBpkw1elg

It's So Easy (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYoqDNgpBAM

Back in the USA (1978): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7xz-l9BQoc

How Do I Make You (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ReOaMcJRUI

Hurt So Bad (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms7Z0IkT9pM

Somewhere Out There w/James Ingram (1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFp10zmArgg

Don't Know Much w/Aaron Neville (1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvTvSSztu50

All My Life w/Aaron Neville (1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcC5N13D3_Y

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes (1995): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNYQLzgsGs4

Cat Stevens: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/cat-stevens/bio/



Stevens began his career in London coffee houses and pubs. He earned a record deal at 18.

I Love My Dog (1966): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRWsh85P2T4



In 1969, he contracted TB and almost died. It altered his musical direction.

Wild World (1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k6mQyu2GxM

Peace Train (1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sjSHazjrWg

Morning has Broken (1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyU1ksb4-90

Oh Very Young (1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP6B9HttRI8

Another Saturday Night (1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLeWB3C2cLo

Old School Yard (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFwDEqLQ0bA

Was Dog a Donut? (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iymSjz1JV0w

Stevens converted to Islam and became Yusaf Islam in 1977. Twelve years later, he made comments seemingly to support a Fatwa calling for the death of Salman Rushdie. He has repeatedly denied this.

Father and Son (2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdMPuMeTxzY

Boots and Sand (w/Paul McCartney and Dolly Parton) (2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-m5k_nW8mc

Dying to Live (2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVTbbsKl_8w

Brian Epstein: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Official Site: http://www.brianepstein.com/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/brian-epstein/bio/



Brian Epstein discovered The Beatles in 1961, then met with George Martin the following year. Epstein's early efforts helped the band become international monsters. He handled the band's business affairs and interpersonal relationships. Epstein eventually gained control of The Beatles' publishing, which caused major friction. Brian Epstein overdosed in 1967. The Beatles began to break apart shortly thereafter.

Andrew Long Oldham: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/andrew-loog-oldham/



Oldham managed the Rolling Stones from 1963-67. He encouraged Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to write their own songs, promoted the Stones image as a counter to The Beatles, and demoted Ian Stewart because he appeared too old. Oldham produced all the Stones recordings during this period.

Top 20 Bruce Springsteen Songs

My favorites...hard to limit it to 20...

Top 20 Springsteen
Born to Run


Spirit in the Night

Growing Up

Prove It All Night

Badlands

The Promised Land

Cadillac Ranch

When I'm Out in the Street

Cover Me

Born in the USA

I'm Going Down

Darlington County

Human Touch

Lucky Town

Murder Incorporated

The Rising

Radio Nowhere

Girls in their Summer Clothes

Night

War
 

The E Street Band: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-e-street-band/




Garry Tallent


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18ScIkA66NQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rYmutRgIs8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDAMRMQr48g




Roy Bittan


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHYJ6mHu7_g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egM-6SNiD6A




Max Weinberg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFcqZwYlXno

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mB4XOKaH28

The E Street Band: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014 part 2

Steven Van Zandt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPojZ57ELHw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vQpW9XRiyM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlMdYpnVOGQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNgBf6VQbaY




Nils Lofgren


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he8yijmQU3E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9fqWxussAY




Patti Sciafa


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq4EaqSeoGY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEJpb4VzbDg

The E Street Band: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Clarence Clemons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=456baiiyLcs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9E_I4gJxaA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e4-20tqC4A




Danny Federici
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxpbb_bOK3A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie5RJo8SF-Y




David Sancious
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2wpxjZv9NM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHbexmxLqss




Vini Lopez
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJUAnZrA7F4