Brothers in Arms – Dire Straits
Tough decision. We could almost throw a dart at the album playlists of Communique (’79) and Making Movies (80) for a Dire Straits entry into The Top 100. Maybe Romeo and Juliet? But we’ve moved…
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
John Lyon and Bruce Springsteen were buddies on the Jersey Shore scene in the early 70’s. Springsteen’s popularity exploded while Johnny and his band were a bit out of the limelight. But he had a…
Father and Son – Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam
We love this song! Cat Stevens sang and composed some of the rock era’s prettiest ballads and this one, while obviously not his greatest commercial success, is perfect for Father’s Day contemplation. (Not yet officially…
Neil Young – Cowgirl in the Sand
A difficult choice from a legend’s list of 100’s of songs. (Harvest Moon could be a later choice.) The backstory to this song is too long to even summarize but it’s fascinating and very interesting…
The Luckiest – Ben Folds
Our most recent – 2001 – song that is the BEST love song ever written. Find some of Ben Folds’ albums and give them a listen. A lot of pretty, emotional music.
I Fall To Pieces – Patsy Cline
Such a beautiful song. Such a beautiful voice. Originally released in 1961 and a hit on the Country Charts it, not surprisingly, became a “crossover” hit on the pop charts. We’ve included a cover by…
The Kingsmen – Louie, Louie
Louie, Louie makes the Top 100 not because it is a great musical composition but for its undeniably unmatched renown. Written in 1955 by Richard Berry it is a first-person lament of a Jamaican sailor…
Billy Joel – Allentown
In full disclosure….the Management Team are not huge Billy Joel fans. But amongst the hundred or so songs he has written are some eliciting great emotion and this is by far the best. From The…
The Seekers – I’ll Never Find Another You
A favorite of weddings over the years – an awesome song featuring Australia’s Sweetheart, Judith Durham. Also check out this link to a moving performance some time after their top 40 years at the famous…
Dexys Midnight Runners – Come on Eileen
To most US pop fans Dexys is the classic “one hit wonder” and that description is well deserved here. However in the UK they had some history, wrapped in the person of Kevin Rowland. Check…