Friday, January 30, 2009

70s rock songs

I listed some 70s rock songs I like.

All Right Now - by Free
Baker Street - by Gerry Rafferty
Cold As Ice - by Foreigner
Rhiannon - by Fleetwood Mac
We're an American Band - by Grand Funk Railroad

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Jan & Dean - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

Jan and Dean have many popular 60s surf rock songs. "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena" and "Surf City" are my favorites. Other songs here are "Linda", "Honolulu Lulu", "Drag City", "Dead Man's Curve", "The New Girl in School", "Ride the Wild Surf", "Sidewalk Surfin'", and "You Really Know How to Hurt a Guy".

Paul McCartney - Back in the U.S. Live 2002

Back in the U.S. Live 2002

This live album is from Paul McCartney's 2002 tour. Songs on here are from the 60s when he was with The Beatles, his later songs as a solo artist, and songs with Wings. Some 60s songs are "Hello Goodbye", "All My Loving", "Getting Better", "We Can Work It Out", "Something", "Eleanor Rigby", "Here, There and Everywhere", "Back in the U.S.S.R.", "Can't Buy Me Love", "Let It Be", "Hey Jude", "The Long and Winding Road", "Lady Madonna", "I Saw Her Standing There", "Yesterday", and "Sgt. Pepper's/The End". The 70s songs "Jet", "Band on the Run", "Maybe I'm Amazed", and "Live and Let Die". The 80s song "Coming Up", and many more songs on this live album.

The Who - Tommy

Tommy

Tommy is from 1969 and has one of the most popular songs by The Who; "Pinball Wizard". Other songs I like are "Amazing Journey", "Underture", "The Acid Queen", "Eyesight to the Blind (The Hawker)", and "Cousin Kevin". I also like their A Quick One and Who's Next albums.

The Who - A Quick One

A Quick One

A Quick One is The Who's second album. The 1995 edition has some extra songs. Some of my favorites are "Run Run Run", "Boris the Spider", "I Need You", "Whiskey Man", "Heat Wave", "Cobwebs and Strange", "See My Way", "So Sad About Us", "Disguises", "Happy Jack", and "Man with Money". I also like their Tommy and Who's Next albums.

Blind Faith

Blind Faith

This is the only album by Blind Faith. It is a strong album of blues rock from 1969. Songs here are "Had to Cry Today", "Can't Find My Way Home", "Well All Right", "Presence of the Lord", "Sea of Joy", and " Do What You Like".

Box of Pearls: The Janis Joplin Collection

Box of Pearls: The Janis Joplin Collection

This is a big collection of Janis Joplin's many songs on several albums. My favorites are "Piece of My Heart" and "Me and Bobby McGee". Some other songs I like are "Ball and Chain", Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)", "One Good Man", "As Good As You've Been to This World ", "Tell Mama", "Bye, Bye Baby", "Blindman", "The Last Time", "Turtle Blues", "Down On Me", "Get It While You Can", "Magic of Love", and "Catch Me Daddy". Many more songs are here, along with live versions of songs and outtakes.

Steppenwolf: All Time Greatest Hits

All Time Greatest Hits

This collection has many good 60s and 70s songs by rock band Steppenwolf. My favorite song is "Born to Be Wild". Some other songs I like are "Magic Carpet Ride", "Sookie Sookie", "Rock Me", "Hey Lawdy Mama", "Ride with Me", and "Who Needs Ya".

The Guess Who - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

Many songs by rock band The Guess Who from the 60s and 70s are on this collection. My favorites are "These Eyes" and "American Woman". Some other songs I like are "No Time", "Laughing", "Rain Dance", "Hand Me Down World", "Heartbroken Bopper", and "Dancin' Fool".

The Lovin' Spoonful - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

The Lovin' Spoonful are a 60s pop rock band. Some of my favorite songs on this collection are "Do You Believe in Magic" and "Summer in the City". Some other songs I like are "Daydream", "You Baby", "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice", Younger Girl", "Six O'Clock", and "She's Still a Mystery".

The Byrds - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

The Byrds have many popular rock and pop songs in the 60s. "Turn! Turn! Turn!" is a favorite 60s song. Other songs here are "Mr. Tambourine Man", "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better", "The Bells of Rhymney", "All I Really Want to Do", "Chimes of Freedom", "Eight Miles High", "Mr. Spaceman", "5d (Fifth Dimension), "So You Want to Be a Rock 'N' Roll Star", "My Back Pages", "It Won't Be Wrong", "Set You Free This Time", and "Have You Seen Her Face".

Sunday, January 18, 2009

70s rock songs

I listed some 70s rock songs I like.

Bennie and the Jets - by Elton John
Evil Woman - by Electric Light Orchestra
Go Your Own Way - by Fleetwood Mac
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - by Elton John
Heartache Tonight - by Eagles

Saturday, January 10, 2009

80s rock songs

I listed some 80s rock songs I like.

Heat of the Moment - by Asia
Paradise City - by Guns N' Roses
Play the Game - by Queen
Rosanna - by Toto
Talking in Your Sleep - by The Romantics

John Lennon - Imagine

Imagine

This 1971 album is John Lennon's second solo album and is my favorite one. The songs are rock and blues rock. My favorite is "Imagine". Other songs here are "Crippled Inside", "Jealous Guy", "It's So Hard", "I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier", "Gimme Some Truth", "How Do You Sleep?", "Oh My Love", "How?", and "Oh Yoko!". I also like his John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, Mind Games, Double Fantasy, and Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon albums.

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

This 1970 album by John Lennon is his first post-Beatles solo album. John Lennon's emotions are strong in these songs. Songs here are "Mother", "Hold On", "I Found Out", "Working Class Hero", "Isolation", "Remember, "Love", "Well Well Well", "Look At Me", "God", and "My Mummy's Dead". I also like his Imagine, Mind Games, Double Fantasy, and Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon albums.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

80s rock songs

I listed some 80s rock songs I like.

Another One Bites the Dust - by Queen
Hold Me - by Fleetwood Mac
Steppin' Out - by Joe Jackson
When Doves Cry - by Prince
Would I Lie to You? - by Eurythmics

70s rock songs

I listed some 70s rock songs I like.

Death on Two Legs (Dedicated to...) - by Queen
Hotel California - by Eagles
Turn to Stone - by Electric Light Orchestra
We Are the Champions - by Queen
Wild World - by Cat Stevens