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