Top 15 songs of 1999 (part 2)

My favorites...hope I did not forget one.

1. Whiskey in a Jar- Metallica

2. Mas Tequila- Sammy Hagar

3. Sleep Now in the Fire- RATM

4. Maria- Blondie

5. Smooth- Santana w/Rob Thomas

6. Learn to Fly- Foo Fighters

7. Back to Good- Matchbox 20

8. The Great Beyond- R.E.M.

9. Desert Rose- Sting

10. Bawitdaba- Kid Rock

Santana ft Rob Thomas: Smooth (1999)

Rob Thomas wrote “Smooth for his wife and includes references to Elton John’s “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters” and Ben E. King’s “Spanish Harlem.” Santana provided the guitar riff distinguishing it from other songs. Billboard named it the #1 rock song of the first 50 years of the Hot 100 chart and #22 song overall.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXp413NynFk

 

Santana: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1998

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

Santana, with Carlos Santana, formed in 1967. It did not break through until Woodstock in 1969.

Woodstock: Evil Ways (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65muRuJDYCs

They released Abraxas in 1970.

Black Magic Woman (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaKnRUfh_5I

No One To Depend On (1971):

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

In 1972, they moved away from the mainstream. Clive Davis warned the band to be careful or they would no longer be Top 40.

She’s Not There (1976):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoz8iXjfH4Y

You Know That I Love You (1979):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2iPX_PsIQs

By the late 70s, Music biz pressures and his spiritual guru broke apart his marriage. He experienced more Top 40 success in the early 80s.

Winning (1981):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od9FkRvvnrg

Hold On (1981):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGzRc7bO1Yc

Say It Again (1985):

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

After a severe dropoff in sales, Santana returned to prominence with some help from Rob Thomas and the Grammy winning album, Supernatural.

Smooth w/Rob Thomas (1999):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXp413NynFk

Maria Maria (1999):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPLV7lGbmT4

The Game of Love w/Michelle Branch (2001):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UIojGDIBvI&feature=related

Photograph w/Daughtry (2010):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Lz3ub_GLU

In 2012, Santana released Shape Shifter.

 

947. Real World by Matchbox 20 (1998)

Rob Thomas wrote this as Matchbox 20 signed their recording contract. It was the band's first hit and details the stress over everyday life. In the song, the main character wishes the real world would leave him alone and he fantasizes about various scenarios in which he has more control. Who hasn't had those feelings?

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

956. Back 2 Good by Matchbox 20 (1998)

Rob Thomas is considered one of the best songwriters of his generation. He demonstrates his skill in "Back 2 Good." Is the song about the end of a relationship, cheating, or both? Whatever the meaning, it's a good drinking song. I just can't believe it's been 12 years since this was released.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X5Dr-uFVGw&ob=av2e