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