Top 30 songs of 1988: #11-20

11. Mine All Mine- Van Halen
12. Sweet Child O Mine- GnR
13. Handle Me With Care- Travelin' Wilburys
14. Spare Parts- Bruce Springsteen
15. Got My Mind Set On You- George Harrison
16. When We Was Fab- George Harrison
17. When It's Love- Van Halen
18. Ragdoll- Aerosmith
19. Heatseeker- AC/DC
20. Hawkmoon 269-U2

Top 10 Songs of 2003

My favorites from 2003...

1. Like a Stone- Audioslave

2. Hurt- Johnny Cash

3. Stacy's Mom- Fountains of Wayne

4. Seven Nation Army- The White Stripes

5. Bad Day- R.E.M.

6. Dreams (Live)- Sammy Hagar

7. Brainwashed- George Harrison

8. Times Like These- Foo Fighters

9. Cochise- Audioslave

10. Bring Me To Life- Evanescence
 

Oasis: Supersonic (1994)

"Supersonic" did not do that well at first, but sales eventually picked up. It now appears on lists of great guitar tracks.  The band denies the guitar solo was a deliberate copy of George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord." However, they have been known to allow their influences show...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p29MG7wn4F8

George Harrison: When We Was Fab (1988)

George Harrison decided to take a nostalgic and critical look at his Beatle years. It is the second time Harrison revisited his youth. In 1981, he released “All Those Years Ago” which also reminisced on Beatlemania. The music video included Ringo Starr, Elton John, and Jeff Lynne.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxr3tV-ieyY

George Harrison: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2004

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/george-harrison/bio/

Official Site: http://georgeharrison.com/

George Harrison began with The Beatles. Harrison brought folk rock and Indian music to The Beatles. Also, he was responsible for some of the band’s greatest songs.

Something: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrW7dlDHH28

While My Guitar Gently Weeps:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3RYvO2X0Oo

Here Comes the Sun:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj1AesMfIf8

The Beatles split in 1970 and George went solo. His album, All Things Must Pass, might be the best solo work by a Beatle.

My Sweet Lord (1970): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kNGnIKUdMI

What Is Life (1971): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eEQ4J6Lnrs

In 1971, he organized the first rock benefit concert for refugees of the Bangladesh Civil War.

Bangla-Desh (1971): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FximLndIco

He continued his solo career…

Give Me Love (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4JXhq7gd9g

Dark Horse (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CjZzGc7eOU

Crackerbox Palace (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLf7Obblk1s

He made a cameo in a spoof about the Beatles.

The Rutles (1978): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yns_5UmS4X4

Blow Away (1979): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAVU3LNzsrw

All Those Years Ago (1981): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85Smw33PKJA

In 1987, his Cloud Nine album became a smash.

Got My Mind Set On You (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZGYYDvZnpg

When We Was Fab (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SCWLeli264

Harrison joined the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys in 1988.

Handle with Care w/Traveling Wilburys (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=penzXdx0SR0

He provided a song for Lethal Weapon 2:

Cheer Down (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QUOjR3bfqo

In 1994, he reunited with The Beatles for The Beatles Anthology and two new songs.

Free As A Bird (1995):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PAXDHd9gkY

In 1999, an intruder stabbed Harrison 40 times. Harrison survived, but was later diagnosed with cancer. He died on November 29, 2001.

Any Road (2003): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BldrJGDhIME

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2002

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers/bio/

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

Tom Petty became interested in rock music when he met Elvis Presley in 1961. He decided to be a rock star when he saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan a few years later.

Up the Mississippi Tonight (Mudcrutch 1971): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkl40RB-7u0

After Mudcrutch split, Petty went solo, but formed The Heartbreakers shortly afterwards.

Breakdown (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsKsFU766Io

American Girl (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WBWov6nd6E

I Need To Know (1978): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBuIM-ekVjA

Don’t Do Me Like That (1979): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UCdbGvemVg

Refugee (1980): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFnOfpIJL0M

The Waiting (1981): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMyCa35_mOg

A Woman in Love (1981):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Rwqn9YTBs

Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around w/Stevie Nicks (1981): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UD0c58nNCQ

You Got Lucky (1982): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtLpZWNyM0I

Don’t Come Around Here No More (1985): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0JvF9vpqx8

Jammin’ Me (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCFAzPl1QmE

He joined the Supergroup The Travelin’ Wilburys in 1988.

Handle with Care w/Wilburys (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8s9dmuAKvU

End of the Line w/Wilburys (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwqhdRs4jyA

Then a solo record…

I Won’t Back Down (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlTJrNJ5lA

Runnin’ Down a Dream (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1D3a5eDJIs

Free Fallin’ (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lWJXDG2i0A

Back to the Heartbreakers…

Learning to Fly (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5BJXwNeKsQ

Into the Great Wide Open (video w/Johnny Depp 1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT8RnVm1k_8

Kings Highway (1992): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdqDeBzqlP0

Mary Jane’s Last Dance (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aowSGxim_O8

You Don’t Know How It Feels (1994): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TlBTPITo1I

It’s Good To Be King (1995): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SF1iLXSQto

Walls (1996): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfS6Nl962Qg

Swingin’ (1999): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4vJM4L2D2U

At the 911 benefit (2001): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeNA4R3Xh9E

At the Concert for George (2002): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_vVCDLq0uY

At the Rock n Roll HOF w/Prince (2002): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y

The Last DJ (2002): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOd3tan59BE

Saving Grace (2006): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPYFWnzjIy0

Mudcrutch returned in 2008 for an album

Scare Easy w/Mudcrutch (2008): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlYeq5f9lqM

I Should Have Known It (2010): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_iBKacXIA4

 

Eric Clapton: Rock Hall part 3

Clapton seemed to be peaking again in the early-to-mid 90s.

No Alibis w/Darryl Hall (1990):

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

He began the decade with a series of concerts at Royal Albert Hall:

White Room (1990):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXFm_8Qbs8Y

Layla unplugged (1992):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y9T15kAF8U

He dealt with his 4-year-old son’s death through his music:

Tears in Heaven (1992):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxPj3GAYYZ0

He returned to his blues roots.

Motherless Child (1994):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7zoudZMxVE

And returned to pop in the late 90s.

My Father’s Eyes (1998):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IigRv6B763k

And then back to the blues.

Riding with the King w/B.B. King (2000):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5T5qDRxbpM

Concert for New York w/Buddy Guy(2001):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGU3fXgK1EU

The Concert for George (2002):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj4J6i_vw0w

Milkcow Blues (2004):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBHb0NCC-t4

He wrote his autobiography in 2007.

Concert for Sandy Relief (2012):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac10yHhwpto

Eric Clapton continues to perform and tour.

Paul McCartney: Rock n Roll HOF part 3

During the 90s and 00s, Paul experimented with electronica and classical music. He also remained in the pop sphere.

Put it There (1990):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fvKr8MOlJI

Hope of Deliverance (1993):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5rxkQ9bia8

Off the Ground (1993):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFbTk6yfoME

The Beatles Anthology (1995):

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

The World Tonight (1997):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMH3u0_HX-o

Linda died in 1998.

Freedom (2001):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpOwePJdzO0

2001 Concert for NY:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M17qFKXSMiw

Concert for George (2002):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U16IU7HwhDY

Live 8 w/U2 (2005):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Keo7_kPAwH8

Ever Present Past (2007):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCMAV5BEKxk

Walk with You w/Ringo Starr (2009):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c68v6WIZeRI

Queen’s Jubilee (2012):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS1x1iFw3QE

Closing ceremonies for Olympics (2012):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cCANKXEKtY

Sandy Relief w/Nirvana(2012):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1svF1Yyhnc

 

Greatest songs of the 2000s part 1

These are some of my favorites from the last decade. Pop music declined sharply during the 00s. By 2012, it all sounded the same and there have been scientific studies confirming this~

Long Road to Ruin- Foo Fighters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=308KpFZ4cT8

Seven Nation Army- White Stripes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J2QdDbelmY

Lonesome Day- Bruce Springsteen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuBRgq6nT7s

Man Sized Wreath- REM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFF8iwdhc0k

Brainwashed- George Harrison

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ8pjXxNym4

George Harrison: All Those Years Ago (1981)

Remember The Beatles? The greatest musical act since Mozart? Well George Harrison, the quiet Beatle, paid homage to his mates in 1981. The video is great nostalgia for people of a certain age and history for the rest of us.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85Smw33PKJA

Elvis Presley: Heartbreak Hotel (1956)

Elvis scored his first million seller and the biggest hit of 1956 with "Heartbreak Hotel." The song is based on a man's suicide. Apparently, the poor soul jumped out a hotel window after his woman left him. The song spent seven weeks at #1 on the pop charts and also hit #1 on the Country charts. Both Keith Richards and George Harrison credit "Heartbreak Hotel" with motivating their entry into rock n roll.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efL17ekQZ5k

George Harrison: Brainwashed (2003)

George Harrison began work on his final album in 1988, but was in no hurry to finish. Following a cancer battle in 1997, he refocused his energies. He died in 2001 before finishing the work. His son, Dhani and friend Jeff Lynne completed the album's final tracks for release in 2003. The title track recounts modern society in general and people's ability to be brainwashed over petty, sometimes insignificant, materialism. Lyrically, Brainwashed is reminiscent of The Beatles' "Taxman" also composed by Harrison.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ8pjXxNym4

Phil Spector: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1989

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/phil-spector/bio/

Official Site:
http://philspector.com/

Spector was a producer and songwriter. He is best known for his “Wall of Sound”

Examples of Spector’s work:

To Know Him Is To Love Him by The Teddy Bears (1958):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW2Bi9J2hQE

He’s a Rebel by The Crystals (1962):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu3bKBIEypE

Be My Baby by the Ronettes (1963):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzhbGaCwBzs

You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling by the Righteous Brothers (1965):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTvU3BELZEo

Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers (1965):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrK5u5W8afc&feature=related

The Long and Winding Road by the Beatles (1970):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cUaO1P2mfo

What is Life by George Harrison (1971):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XFfUt7HQWM

Imagine by John Lennon (1971):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b7qaSxuZUg

Rock n Roll High School by the Ramones (1979):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQb9sWuWFqU

Silence is Easy by Starsailor (2003):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDyrpYQ_1p8

He was convicted in 2009 for the murder of Lana Clarkson and sentenced 19 years to life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC9N6kd7EUU

The Beatles: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1988

Their career in links:

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-beatles/bio/

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

The Beatles formed in 1960 out of John Lennon’s Quarrymen. They began as a five-piece and cut their chops in Hamburg.

Love Me Do (1962):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xuMwfUqJJM

Please Please Me (1963):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he0B0VMxCsw

She Loves You (1964):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0YifXhm-Zc

I Want To Hold Your Hand (1964):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iim6s8Ea_bE

Can’t Buy Me Love (1964):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8zx68HENIA

Ed Sullivan (1964):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JILsCPSyI0

Beatlemania!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLvTq6FdOj4

The Beatles kicked off the British Invasion:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXKb5m3XcUg

A Hard Day’s Night (Film):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkKra3_pfBY

Help! (1965): John’s reaction to stardomhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU7JjJJZi1Q

Yesterday (1965):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONXp-vpE9eU

Rubber Soul was a revolutionary step in music.

Norwegian Wood (1965):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3cUejOltsA

Revolver continued the growth.

Eleanor Rigby (1966):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9Itt02QOO0

Perhaps the greatest single of all-time:

Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields (1967):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd-oLhJQne0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7uBrx5aJ20

Sgt. Peppers (1967): Changed the game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOO8-Jp-xsg

A Day in the Life (1967):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xljFT44Y1Y



Hello, Goodbye (1967): about the Lennon-McCartney relationship?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBZ8ulc5NTg

Hey Jude (1968): A song for Julian Lennon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEKgYKpEJ3o

Get Back (1969): On the roof of the Apple Building
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6G7MkBMVxE

Something (1969):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_XG_YlTPPQ

Let It Be (1970):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEogJacjLTE

Infighting destroyed the band. They broke apart never to reunite. All four went on to solo success.

John Lennon died in 1980:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gcdz1IRVoM

The surviving Beatles reunited in 1995 as part of the Anthology Project:

Free As A Bird:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqHjXF1gUWU

George Harrison died in 2001:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5gxTJi5KOU

2009: Beatles Rock Band released