Valentine’s Day
158. “Valentine’s Day” is a song by Steve Earle. It is written from the perspective of someone who forgot Valentine’s […]
Nick of Time
157. Bonnie Raitt wrote “Nick of Time” when her life story seemed to be taking a downturn. She was dropped
Scarecrow in the Garden
156. “Scarecrow in the Garden” is a dark ballad by singer/songwriter Chris Stapleton. The ballad tells the story of a
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War Pigs
155. “War Pigs” is a song by Black Sabbath, that was written by William Ward, Tony Iommi, Terence Michael Butler,
I’m Gonna Be (500 miles)
154. “I’m Gonna Be (500 miles)” is a song by the Proclaimers, that was written by Craig and Carlie Reid,
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She Talks To Angles
153. “She Talks to Angles” is a song by The Black Crowes, that was written by Chris Robinson and Rich
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Stairway To Heaven
151. “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin was written by Robert Plant and Jimmy Page and is considered by many
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John Barleycorn (Must die)
150. The song “John Barleycorn Must Die” by the band, Traffic, with songwriting credits going to Steve Windwood, is based
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The Load Out/Stay
148. “The Load Out” is a song by Jackson Browne, that was written by Jackson Browne and Bryan Garofalo. It
Wooly Bully
147. “Wooly Bully” was a huge hit for Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs. It was the first American record
In Spite of Ourselves
146. “In Spite of Ourselves” is a song from John Prine’s duets album of the same name. This duet with
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Tangled Up In Blue
145. “Tangled Up In Blue” is an introspective song by Bob Dylan. This is a breakup song that references Dylan’s
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I Got Mine
144. “I Got Mine” is a traditional folk blues ballad recorded at different times by Pink Anderson, Jim Kweskin, and
Sing For Your Supper
143 “Sing for Your Supper” is song by composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart. The song debuted in the 1938 Broadway musical
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November Rain
142. “November Rain” is a song by Guns ‘N Roses that was written by their lead singer, Axl Rose. It
Bad To The Bone
141. “Bad to the Bone” is a song by George Thorogood, that was recorded with his band, The Destroyers. Thorogood
Man On The Moon
140. “Man on the Moon” is a song by REM that was written by band members Michael Stipe, Peter Buck,
Just Breathe
139. “Just Breathe” is a song by Pearl Jam that was written by Eddie Vedder. According to Vedder, it’s “as
Creep
138. “Creep” is a song by Radiohead that was written by their front man, Thom Yorke. The song contains a
Yellow
137. “Yellow” is a song by Coldplay that was written by Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion.
Broken Horses
136. Brandi Carlile wrote “Broken Horses” as an analogy for her life and career, “Only broken horses know to run.”
London Calling
135. “London Calling” is a song by The Clash that was written by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones. This anti-establishment