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

1958 in Music

In 1958, Iran bans rock n roll because its music is against Islamic beliefs. Elvis joins the army while Phil Spector, Marvin Gaye, and Kenny Rogers begin their musical careers. Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13-year-old cousin causing a major scandal that he never really recovered from. Meanwhile, Billboard Magazine launches the Hot 100 chart for the first time.

The first #1 on the Hot 100:
Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R12H8QWnwvE

#1 song of 1958:
Volare by Domenico Modungo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4IjJav7xbg

The most important songs of 1958:
Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFo8-JqzSCM

All I Have to Do is Dream by The Everly Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbU3zdAgiX8

Tequila by The Champs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5J802Hqsu8

The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) by The Chipmunks with David Seville: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whY9MKlvisI

Tom Dooley by The Kingston Trio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZYjc57V55U

Twilight Time by The Platters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nRU0GEBmWc

Yakety Yak by The Coasters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6-2eXjx-h0

Other hits:
Bird Dog by the Everly Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SkvaALFQOs

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by The Platters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3l001-zSA4

It's All In the Game by Tommy Edwards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akbfXUA08OY

Breathless by Jerry Lee Lewis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwXHtfHJ3Co

Don't by Elvis Presley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC9l9EH7d-8

Hard Headed Woman by Elvis Presley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kaoukme-KyY

It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJefPaBsSug

Maybe Baby by Buddy Holly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4yqhCypYfE

Oh Lonesome Me by Don Gibson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc-2eO8FJzk

Rave On by Buddy Holly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04E24MKU3yU

Stupid Cupid by Connie Francis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl3UE8yxn-0

The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL1ZH0Ke92A

You Always Hurt the One You Love by Connie Francis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA2bAaHvJCY




　


　
　

　


　
　


　

　

　
 




 

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

1956 in music

The first rock era began in earnest in 1955. The genre exploded dramatically the following year as Elvis Presley became the biggest artist since Frank Sinatra. Elvis was omnipresent in 1956. His talent, youth, and good looks helped expand rock’s appeal to America’s teens. Presley had four #1 singles that year and three of 1956’s top 5 hits. His appearance on Ed Sullivan was a key milestone for that generation.

#1 song of the year:

Que Sera Sera by Doris Day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZbKHDPPrrc

 

Elvis on Ed Sullivan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGZm7EOamWk

 

Other hits of 1956:

Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mix3gmzPa0

Hound Dog by Elvis Presley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzQ8GDBA8Is

Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis Presley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71fuhzYDeT4

Don’t Be Cruel by Elvis Presley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUWMSVDPdGQ

Love Me Tender by Elvis Presley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76We6yBnIKE

I Want You, I Need You, I Love You by Elvis Presley:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Obxq3kvnc

Be-Bop-A-Lula by Gene Vincent: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDU9FP5_B2M

I’ve Got You Under My Skin by Frank Sinatra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yqGujr2-Jw

Blue Suede Shoes by Carl Perkins: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAa8BW_sR_c

I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEV58ztuihs

Roll Over Beethoven by Chuck Berry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT3kCVFFLNg

Chuck Berry: Rock n Roll Music (1957)

“Rock n Roll Music” is one of the all-time great songs written by one of the greats. It hit #6 on the Billboard’s R&B chart and #8 on the Hot 100 in 1957. It has been covered by a number of artists, most notably the Beatles.

Chuck Berry:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH8IrcvdiD8

Beatles:

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

Johnnie Johnson: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2001

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/johnnie-johnson/bio/

Johnson, a pianist, worked with a number of artists, most notably Chuck Berry.

School Days: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHG5-GxI_Es

Carol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PKW9683RzU

Nadine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm8ktxzaumg

Few noticed Johnson until Hail! Hail! Rock n Roll (1987).

He died in 2005 after working with a number of artists including Eric Clapton, George Thorogood, Keith Richards, and Bo Diddley.

Greatest Songs of the Fifties Part 2

This is the second (of 2) posts containing my favorite songs from the 1950s.

Johnny B. Goode- Chuck Berry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ofD9t_sULM

Rock Around the Clock-Bill Haley and the Comets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjBDK35FRjo&ob=av2n

Folsom Prison Blues- Johnny Cash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7gV5C5mB7A

Honey Don’t- Carl Perkins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TMF3eK2ojY&feature=related

Jailhouse Rock-Elvis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxA2oIQtYWU

Hank Williams Sr: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1987

His life and career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/hank-williams/bio/

1937: Hank began playing his guitar outside a radio station. He occasionally performed on air leading to a flood of requests for the “singing kids.”

1939: Dropped out of school to concentrate on music.

In 1947, he scored his first hit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lza3NVH6Ig

I’m a Long Gone Daddy (1948):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtpe6_2nCts

Lovesick Blues (1949) made him a superstar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xu71i89xvs

June 11, 1949: Makes his debut at the Grand Ole Opry.

Long Gone Lonesome Blues (1949):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JczEyQHBLEw

Why Don’t You Love Me? (1950):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S_LSHg053c

Cold Cold Heart (1951):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn2e4Dhod7M

Hey Good Lookin’ (1951):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95aP0OWx4jY

Honkey Tonk Blues (1952):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9faWxHeDWkY

Jambalaya (1952):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnKOVPXhlnE

Hank Williams Sr. died on January 1, 1953. He was 29.

I’ll Never Get Out of this World Alive (1952):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19vApPwWqh8

He continued to score hits after his death. Williams' storytelling influenced Chuck Berry.

1953:

Kaw-Liga:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FY7RWJAtJQ

Take These Chains from My Heart:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yyt6b-1T1Q

Your Cheatin’ Heart (the b-side to Kaw-Liga):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hubUNqQLjN8

Leonard Chess: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1987

His life in links:

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/leonard-chess/bio/

Chess Records: http://www.chessrecords.com/index.html

Chess Records: http://www.history-of-rock.com/chess_records.htm

Chess Records formed in 1949 and became “the greatest repository of black music at mid-century.” Talent included:

Muddy Waters:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V25iA2XPzuA

Howlin’ Wolf:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1FK620bS7A

Bo Diddley:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3-rf4EgAm8

Chuck Berry:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RAfxiyMKAk

Willie Dixon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6DAdDyWZaQ

Etta James:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_i-AI61PEo

Little Walter:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiGpv-UeiDI

Cadillac Records, starring Beyonce and Adrien Brody, documents Chess Records:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1042877/

Chuck Berry: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1986

Chuck Berry's life in links:

Rock Hall site: http://rockhall.com/inductees/chuck-berry/

Official Web Site: http://www.chuckberry.com/

"Maybellene" launched the rock era when Alan Freed played it over and over and over...

Maybellene: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RAfxiyMKAk

Roll Over Beethoven (with the duck walk): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsp4VCbVvn4

Berry mixed Rhythm and Blues with Country Music. His songs told stories. Songs like "School Days" connected with teens:

School Days: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHG5-GxI_Es

Rock and Roll Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH8IrcvdiD8

Sweet Little Sixteen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d5qUWR4LTM

The Beach Boys ripped off "Sweet Little Sixteen":
 
Beach Boys (Surfin USA): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4uldy2QTA

His greatest song:

Johnny B Goode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ofD9t_sULM

His career was put on hold when he was busted for violating the Mann Act:

From Cadillac Records: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt31tLq0KgQ

When he returned after serving his prison sentence, the music world changed. But he did have a few hits:

You Never Can Tell (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuM2FTq5f1o

He scored his last major hit in 1972:

My Ding-a-Ling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaEC-lWSlmI

Great movie about Chuck Berry from 1987:

Hail! Hail! Rock n Roll: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClgtoM2RwQY

Chuck Berry's Influence:

The Beatles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4-16zxVMw0

Keith Richards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEA6gzAAPfc

John Lennon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45V1Q_C2Wpc

Back to the Future: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4Cr7kxjSBs

Pulp Fiction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik-RsDGPI5Y

and finally...Chuck Berry 2011: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvYkpTDjJN0

Alan Freed: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1986

Disc jockey Alan Freed coined the term "rock n roll" and later got caught up in the payola scandal. Freed required artists to attribute songwriting credits to him in order to play their records. He died pennyless.

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/alan-freed/

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

On Air Audio: http://www.alanfreed.com/wp/on-the-air-audio/

Payola: http://www.loti.com/fifties_music/the_payola_scandal.htm

Payola 2: http://www.history-of-rock.com/payola.htm

Freed played "Maybellene" over and over again which created the buzz which began the rock era. "Maybellene" is an example of payola.

Maybellene: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RAfxiyMKAk

Run Rudolph Run! by Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, et al

Chuck Berry:

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

Keith Richards:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym62kKIydo8&feature=related

Brian Setzer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGirb_wgkcw&feature=related

Bryan Adams:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX9XAIxnvRU

950. Sweet Little Sixteen by Chuck Berry (1958)

Chuck Berry hit #2 with this ode to female rock n roll fans. In the hit, a 16-year-old girl attends a concert dressed in high heels and a tight skirt. Everyone wants to dance with her. The next day, she is sweet and innocent again as she returns to school. The only Chuck Berry hit to top "Sweet Little Sixteen" on the charts was the #1 hit "My Ding-A-Ling" in 1972.

The Beach Boys turned "Sweet Little Sixteen" into "Surfin' USA." Chuck Berry was eventually given a writing credit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h3tXq5pkJ8&ob=av2n

975. Maybellene- Chuck Berry (1955)

Maybellene, with a little help from payola, made rock n roll popular in America. The genre dominated music, with a little disco diversion, until the 1990s. The song is also a great example of the use of the double entendre. Rock has used the automobile to represent sex from its earliest days.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y3-NSalpKI

RS Mag Top 500 Songs #1-10

1. Like a Rolling Stone: Bob Dylan- Musically and lyrically different than anything before it. Everyone has been trying to copy it ever since.

2. Satisfaction: The Rolling Stones- The greatest pure rock song ever.

3. Imagine: John Lennon- Lady Gaga recently played the white piano which caused a major ruckus and people cried blasphemy!

4. What’s Going On?: Marvin Gaye- Gaye was tired of the Motown grind and changed it up with a socially conscious song which both spoke to the times, but also his personal life.

5. Respect: Aretha Franklin- The message combined with Aretha’s vocals made this a powerhouse.

6. Good Vibrations: The Beach Boys- Nothing sounded like this.

7. Johnny B. Goode: Chuck Berry- The second greatest pure rock song ever…

8. Hey Jude: The Beatles- The Beatles biggest hit. Amazing considering it’s over 7 minutes long.

9. Smells Like Teen Spirit: Nirvana- No one saw this coming…

10. What I’d Say: Ray Charles- Charles wrote this on stage in front of an audience.

RS Mag's Top 500 Songs #11-20

11. My Generation: The Who- Hope I die before I get old. How this is not in the top 10 is beyond me, but it’s close!

12. A Change is Gonna Come: Sam Cooke- Cooke was shot and killed in a Los Angeles hotel. He was chasing a white woman that stole his clothes. This song was released two weeks later. It is about the day when black Americans would be equal. It became a civil rights anthem.

13. Yesterday: The Beatles- If there is a perfect song, this is it.

14. Blowin’ in the Wind: Bob Dylan- Dylan’s first important work.

15. London Calling: The Clash- The whole album was post industrial/post apocalyptic.

16. I Want to Hold Your Hand: The Beatles- and Beatlemania was born.

17. Purple Haze: Jimi Hendrix- Originally the lyrics read Purple Haze, Jesus Saves.

18. Maybellene: Chuck Berry- Alan Freed played this over and over and over. This signaled the beginning of the rock era.

19. Hound Dog: Elvis Presley- Elvis redid Big Mama’s Thornton’s song, and changed some of the lyrics, and a musical revolution took off.

20. Let it Be: The Beatles- John had problems with the religious reference, but Mother Mary was Paul’s mom and not Mary of Mary mother of Jesus fame.

Rolling Stone Mag's Top 500 Songs #91-100

91. Suspicious Minds: Elvis Presley- The king makes a comeback.

92. Blitzkrieg Bop: The Ramones- Established the blueprint for punk.

93. I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For: U2- A reaction to materialism.

94. Good Golly Miss Molly: Little Richard- Another song that slipped by the censors back in the 50s.

95. Blue Suede Shoes: Carl Perkins- The title came from Johnny Cash, the song is so good that is made the top 500 twice (Elvis at #430).

96. Great Balls of Fire: Jerry Lee Lewis- blasphemy to his relatives…song about lust.

97. Roll Over Beethoven: Chuck Berry- Covered by the Beach Boys and Beatles…

98. Love and Happiness: Al Green- Green geared this tune for his audience which was mostly female.

99. Fortunate Son: Creedence Clearwater Revival- Song is about rich people that plan wars and send the poor to fight them.

100. Crazy: Gnarls Barkley- I have no idea why this is here…

RS Magazine's Top 500 Songs #116-140

116. Honkey Tonk Women: The Rolling Stones- Nothing screams strip club like Honkey Tonk Women.

117. Take Me To The River: Al Green- Later covered by the Talking Heads

118. Crazy in Love: Bouncy- Broke Bouncy as a superstar

119. Shout: The Isley Brothers- Pistons games in the late 80s played this.

120. Go Your Own Way: Fleetwood Mac- Song defines a generation. The first one to witness a 50% divorce rate and the disillusionment of the 70s.

121. I Want You Back: Jackson 5- Opened Motown to funk.

122. Stand By Me: Ben E. King- This song was played on my HS bus every day when I was in the 10th grade.

123. The House of the Rising Sun: The Animals- One of the all time riffs…reminds me of Casino nowadays.

124. It’s a Man….World: James Brown- James Brown telling the sisters!

125. Jumpin’ Jack Flash: The Rolling Stones- Here’s another I thought would be top 100.

126. Will You Love Me Tomorrow: The Shirelles- A bit risqué for the time. Shows that being clever is better than being blunt.

127. Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Big Joe Turner- Raunchy lyrics changed for the Bill Haley version.

128. Changes: David Bowie- The song defines youth…and Bowie himself.

129. Rock and Roll Music: Chuck Berry- One of the all-time classics.

130. Born to Be Wild: Steppenwolf- Easy Rider!

131. Maggie May: Rod Stewart- Over rated!

132. With or Without You: U2- I thought this might have kicked off the Top 100. Guess I was wrong…not that U2 is underrepresented here. They have 8 songs in the top 500.

133. Who Do You Love?: Bo Diddley- People probably know the George Thorogood version better. Also covered by the Doors.

134. Won’t Get Fooled Again: The Who- Pete Townsend ripping on his own generation.

135. In the Midnight Hour: Wilson Pickett- They pushed the second beat and held back the 4th making this quite unique. Of course, it would have been unique with Pickett anyway.

136. While My Guitar Gently Weeps: The Beatles- with Clapton on guitar…George brought him in hoping he could get the lads to behave.

137. Your Song: Elton John: John Lennon loved this song.

138. Eleanor Rigby: The Beatles- We reviewed this song and its meaning in 8th grade English.

139. Family Affair: Sly and the Family Stone- Sly got in trouble with the Black Panthers for having whites in his group. He told them to deal with it.

140. I Saw Her Standing There: The Beatles- Nowadays, when Paul sings the opening line, it’s a bit creepy.

Rolling Stone Mag's Top 500 Songs #276-300

276. Sloop John B: The Beach Boys- I think of Forrest Gump in the rain when I hear this.

277. Sweet Little Sixteen: Chuck Berry- The Beach Boys ripped this off and now Chuck Berry has a writing credit on “Surfin’ USA.”

278. Something: The Beatles- Pattie Boyd influenced this, and Layla and Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton.

279. Somebody to Love: Jefferson Airplane- Grace Slick accidentally got invited to the Nixon White House. She wanted to plant LSD in his drink, but got caught.

280. Born in the USA: Bruce Springsteen- The song’s message got lost in the flag.

281. I’ll Take You There: The Staples Singers- Still appears in commercials…It will never die!

282. Ziggy Stardust: David Bowie- Bowie makes a plastic rock star and becomes a real rock star.

283. Pictures of You: The Cure- Robert Smith does a love song…and of course it is about a broken dream.

284. Chapel of Love: Dixie Cups- Phil Spector was behind this (of course). It appears in wedding movies and will never die.

285. Ain’t No Sunshine: Bill Withers- Not sure why this is so high up.

286. Seven Nation Army: White Stripes- One of the last of the classic rock bands…even though they are newer.

287. You Are the Sunshine of My Life: Stevie Wonder- I vaguely remember this from childhood. I’m surprised it is not used in commercials nowadays.

288. Help Me: Joni Mitchell- Jazz meets the singer/songwriter genre.

289. Call Me: Blondie- More hookers.

290. What’s So Funny (About Peace, Love, and Understanding): Elvis Costello- Great song/long title.

291. Smokestack Lightin’: Howlin’ Wolf- Now we’re talking!

292. Summer Babe: Pavement- Pavement does a Lou Reed imitation.

293. Walk this Way: Run DMC and Aerosmith- They created a monster. Now we can’t get rid of rap rock.

294. Money (That’s What I Want): Barrett Strong- Motown’s First Hit

295. Can’t Buy Me Love: The Beatles- More hookers

296. Stan: Eminem and Dido: Not very often a song becomes a hit twice during the same period of time. This happened for Dido.

297. She’s Not There: The Zombies- The British Invasion meets jazz.

298. Train in Vain: The Clash- An uplifting end to an album about the post modern apocalypse

299. Tired of Being Alone: Al Green- Al Green was huge many moons ago.

300. Black Dog: Led Zeppelin- Robert Plant’s ode to a dog’s upfrontness. No courting rituals here!

RS Magazine's Top 500 Songs #371-390

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