Sunlight – The Youngbloods
Not their most famous but, in our humble opinion, their very best.
Beach Boys – Disney Girls (1957)
We’ve decided on the best song by one of the absolute greatest bands of all time. A difficult choice. And it’s not a Brian Wilson composition. It was written by Bruce Johnston for the 1971…
Let It All Hang Out
The Hombres at their best (and only?)
Bob Weir’s Best
Best known as a member of the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir makes the Top 100 with this great solo tune
The Bob Dylan “Winner”
The best of Dylan has been decided and enthroned in the Top 100.
A Bit of Rock History
We are somewhat embarrassed to admit we weren’t aware the Animals hit from 1967 was a cover! Check out the original and compare. (Probably not a Top 100 candidate.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ckv6-yhnIY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMDrTMnm1IE
Robert Knight
Great song from 1967, covered many times over the years including a version by Gloris Estefan. A Top 40 hit four times in the US and multiple times in Australia and the UK. Intended to…
Hermans Hermits
An underappreciated band – a lot of catchy tunes. Their best is Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter.
The Righteous Brothers
Possibly the most covered song in history – an estimated 1500 times by 670 artists – Unchained Melody is an almost automatic Top 100 tune. Written by Hy Zaret for the movie “Unchained” in 1955…
Graham Parker
Here’s a favorite of the Management Team at The Real Top 100. Listen twice, or more, before commenting!