Walk This Way
169. “Walk This Way” is a song by Aerosmith that famously covered by Run D.M.C. It was written by Joe […]
Big Yellow Taxi
168. “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell is probably the song which best speaks to the issues that may, as
Don’t Bogart That Joint
167. “Don’t Bogart That Joint” is a song by The Fraternity of Men that was written by Elliot Ingbar and
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Angel From Montgomery
166. John Prine was in his early 20’s when he assumed the persona of an old woman to write “Angel
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Heart Like a Wheel
165. “Heart Like a Wheel” is a song by Kate & Anne McGarrigle that was also beautifully cover by Linda
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Superstition
164. “Superstition” is a song by Stevie Wonder. It was a song that Stevie wrote to warn of the danger
Wild Horses
163. “Wild Horses” is a song by the Rolling Stones, that was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The
The Wrong Company
162. “The Wrong Company” is a song by Flogging Molly that was written by their vocalist David King. They are
Respect
161. “Respect” was first recorded by singer/songwriter Otis Redding in 1965, but the best-known recording is by Aretha Franklin from
Zombie
160. “Zombie” is a song by the Cranberries that was written by lead singer Dolores O’Riordan to comment on the
Tipitina
159. “Tipitina” is a Mardi Gras standard. The song was written by Roy H. Byrd & Cosimo V. Matassa and
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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