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
At The Zoo
134. “At the Zoo” is a Simon and Garfunkel song that was written by Paul Simon. This whimsical song describes
Mountain Jam
133. “Mountain Jam” is an improvised instrumental jam by The Allman Brothers Band, based on Donovan’s 1967 hit song “There Is
Vienna
132. “Vienna” is a song by Billy Joel. The song is intended as a message to 20 somethings who believe
Day O (The Banana Boat Song)
131. “Day O (The Banana Boat Song)” is a traditional Jamaican folk song that was made famous by Harry Belafonte
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Who Are You
130. “Who Are You” is a song by The Who, that was written by Pete Townshend. After Townshend received a
The Shape I’m In
129. “The Shape I’m In” is a song that was written by Robbie Robertson and first recorded by The Band
I Wanna Be Sedated
128. “I Wanna Be Sedated” is a song by The Ramones, that was written by Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone and
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Fishing Blues
127. “Fishing Blues” is a traditional blues song that was recorded by Taj Mahal. It was written in 1911 by Chris
Rise Up
126. “Rise Up” is a song by Song by Andra Day, that was written by Cassandra Monique Batie and Jennifer
Dancing in the Street
125. “Dancing in the Street”, is a song first recorded by Martha and the Vandellas, that was written by Marvin
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Sixty Year On
124. “Sixty Year On” is a song by Elton John, that was written by Bernie Taupin and Elton John. This
The Story
123. “The Story” is a song by Brandi Carlile, that was written by Phil Hanseroth. Brandi, Phil and his brother
Old No. 7
122. “Old No. 7” is a song by The Devil Makes Three that was written by band member Peter Bernhard.
The Best
121. “The Best” is a song made famous by Tina Turner that was written by Holly Knight and Mike Chapman.
Girl On Fire
120. “Girl on Fire” is a song by Alicia Keys. The song is about letting go and following your passion.
Simon Smith and his Amazing Dancing Bear
119. “Simon Smith and his Amazing Dancing Bear” is a song by Randy Newman. Newman is a master of Irony.
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Red Rooster
118. “The Red Rooster” is a song written by Willie Dixon and recorded by Howlin’ Wolf in 1961. In 1964
Pyramid Scream
117. The Pyramid Scream Tour. The 2020 pandemic stripped us of most of our social activities including live music venues.
JIngo
116. ”Jingo” by Santana is a variation of the song “Jin-Go-Lo-Ba” by the Nigerian drummer Babatunde Olatunji. Santana included the
Rag Doll
115. “Rag Doll” is a song by Aerosmith that was written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Jim Vallance and Holly
Shiver Me Timbers
114. “Shiver Me Timbers” is a song by Tom Waits. Although there is a lot of speculation about the song’s