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11-06-2007, 08:40 AM | #91 |
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123. Hot Butter - Popcorn (1972)
You might not recognize it by its title, but I'm sure you've heard it before. Last edited by Liffey : 11-07-2007 at 12:47 AM. |
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11-06-2007, 08:41 AM | #92 |
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122. Spacehog - In the Meantime (1995)
This song has so many classic elements that work together perfectly: the sometimes falsetto vocal performance, the imaginative guitar contributions, and, of course, the piano outro. "OK, OK, it's not OK!" |
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11-06-2007, 08:42 AM | #93 |
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121. Madness - Our House (1982)
It starts off powerfully and only continues to build momentum as it goes on, with almost every section bringing another classic riff into the mix. Combine that with the emotions one will surely feel when looking back on their own childhood, and it's a potent recipe. Nice use of key changes in the chorus. Highlight: "Sister's sighing in her sleep" |
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11-06-2007, 08:42 AM | #94 | |
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11-06-2007, 09:00 AM | #95 |
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Eve of destruction and Season of the witch better be in here.
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11-06-2007, 09:02 AM | #96 | |
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11-06-2007, 09:06 AM | #97 | |
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11-06-2007, 09:15 AM | #98 |
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van halen?
you must be joking |
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11-06-2007, 09:33 AM | #99 |
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120. Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (1984)
I'm pretty sure the reason 'Go' is in the title twice is that it rhymes better with 'yo-yo' and 'solo'. Highlight: The brass arpeggio at 2:15. |
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11-06-2007, 09:34 AM | #100 |
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119. Styx Mr. Roboto (1983)
It goes without saying that this futuristic epic is outstanding musically, but take a look at the oftentimes educational lyrics. The words serve both as an introductory Japanese course (0:40) and as a lesson in good manners ("Please! Thank you!" at 3:58). |
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11-06-2007, 09:36 AM | #101 | |
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11-06-2007, 10:40 AM | #102 |
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118. Survivor - Eye of the Tiger (1982)
Tiger's eye is a chatoyant gemstone that is usually yellow- to red-brown, with a silky luster. It is a fibrous silicified crocidolite (blue asbestos), a classic example of pseudomorphous replacement. An incompletely silicified blue variant is called Hawk's eye. A member of the quartz group, its physical and optical properties are identical or very near to those of single-crystal quartz. (from Wikipedia) |
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11-06-2007, 10:40 AM | #103 |
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117. The Animals The House of the Rising Sun (1964)
Japan may be the land of the rising sun, but this house is down in Louisiana. While the identity of its original composer remains uncertain, The Animals recorded this traditional folk song's definitive rendition. |
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11-06-2007, 10:41 AM | #104 |
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116. Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth (1967)
Because its title is never used in its lyrics, most people probably refer to it by its memorable chorus of "Stop children, what's that sound..." The two-note motif which dominates the verse is elegant in its simplicity. Highlight: "Paranoia strikes deep/Into your life it will creep/It starts when you're always afraid/You step out of line/The man come and take you away" |
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11-06-2007, 10:42 AM | #105 |
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115. The Monkees - Daydream Believer (1968)
The jangly piano, tasteful string arrangement, and lively chorus are all ingredients for success. |
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11-06-2007, 10:42 AM | #106 |
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114. Bobby Brown - We're Back (1989)
A song about the epic struggle between good and evil, Bobby assures us that "We're back to the fight the evil/we will never deceive you" over and over again, as a carnivalesque synthesizer riff provides the haunting backing track. A host of ghosts even make a guest appearance (2:45), and check out his crazed chant beginning at the four-minute mark. |
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11-06-2007, 10:43 AM | #107 |
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113. Del Shannon - Runaway (1961)
This heartbreaking tale of lost love has attained legendary status for its catchy piano, for Del's falsetto "wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder," and especially for its ethereal musitron solo. |
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11-06-2007, 10:43 AM | #108 |
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112. Tina Fabrik - Reading Rainbow (1983)
At under a minute in length, here's the shortest song on the list. It's a shame that recent episodes have replaced Tina Fabrik's version with an inferior one. |
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11-06-2007, 10:44 AM | #109 |
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111. Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing (1978)
Sweet guitar solos at 3:27 and 4:58. Highlight: "And Harry doesn't mind..." |
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11-06-2007, 10:45 AM | #110 |
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110. The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody (1965)
Did you know that the Righteous Brothers weren't actually brothers? And, on this track, it's only one of them. Regardless, this song is perfectly executed, with every note sung (or played) in its right place. Though, it is kind of funny to imagine that instead of saying "I hunger," he's really saying "I'm hung, girl." |
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11-06-2007, 10:46 AM | #111 |
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109. Chicago - If You Leave Me Now (1976)
The opening figure, alternating between two chords, stands as the centerpiece of this lament concerning a relationship on the verge of breakdown. However, if it is true that by leaving she will indeed "take away the biggest part of [him]," perhaps some codependency issues have arisen, and, as painful as it might be to do so, parting might just be the best for both parties. |
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11-06-2007, 10:46 AM | #112 |
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108. Phil Collins - Sussudio (1985)
Utilizing a compelling liquid bass line and a synthesizer that references #150 on this very list, Phil has created the ultimate everygirl in his fictional character Sussudio. |
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11-06-2007, 10:47 AM | #113 |
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107. No Doubt - Simple Kind of Life (2000)
While their earliest work tends to be more ska-oriented, with this piece they manage to reach previously unexplored heights, capturing an energy from an otherworldly place. Stefani's lyrics are at their prime, as in "...all the simple things are simply too complicated for my life." And while the narrator often dwells on the family she always thought she would raise, I think the song's message is more universal in nature. For, isn't that what we all want essentially? A simple kind of life? |
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11-06-2007, 10:47 AM | #114 |
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106. Tears for Fears - Shout (1984)
Propelled by a brooding bass line which descends into darkness, it is also rife with other quality elements, such as the riffs at 0:49, 2:41, and 3:01, and of course the sing-along nature of the refrain. |
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11-06-2007, 10:48 AM | #115 |
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105. Bette Midler - From a Distance (1990)
The writer of this song, Julie Gold, believes that everyone should interpret its meaning for themselves, so I think it's a song about hope and the potential for our world to become a paradise. |
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11-06-2007, 10:48 AM | #116 |
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104. Roy Orbison Oh, Pretty Woman (1964)
At the end of the song the pretty woman is walking back toward the narrator, who is elated. But what if she just realized that she had forgotten her keys at the restaurant? |
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11-06-2007, 10:49 AM | #117 |
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103. Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram - Somewhere Out There (1986)
It's important to remember that as huge as the world may seem at times, when we look at the sky we all see the same sun...we all see the same moon...we all see the same stars. And who would think that this adult contemporary radio hit would have such a shredding guitar solo (2:17)? |
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11-06-2007, 10:50 AM | #118 |
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102. ABBA - Knowing Me, Knowing You (1977)
The chorus of "knowing me, knowing you (ah haa)" is definitely the principal draw to the song, but perhaps even better is the instrumental guitar interlude after each chorus (1:14, for example). |
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11-06-2007, 10:50 AM | #119 |
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101. Yes - Owner of a Lonely Heart (1983)
Accentuated by a wide variety of fills that sometimes zoom in from out of nowhere, here's a song that attempts to encourage the lonely-hearted denizens of the world, telling them that, first of all, things could be worse (you could have a broken heart), and secondly, there's still hope (just give your free will a chance). Great schizophrenic solo at 2:32. |
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11-06-2007, 11:03 AM | #120 |
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so why shouldn't i believe you just copied the song rotation list for your local adult contemporary station
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