Tuesday, December 29, 2009

60s rock songs

I listed some 60s rock songs I like.

Daydream Believer - by The Monkees
Manic Depression - by Jimi Hendrix/The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun - by Pink Floyd
Surfin' U.S.A. - by The Beach Boys
The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel

The Best of The Monkees

The Best of The Monkees

The Monkees have many popular pop rock songs in the 60s. My favorites are "Daydream Believer" and "I'm a Believer". Some other songs I like are "Pleasant Valley Sunday", "Last Train to Clarksville", "She", "Mary, Mary", and "Your Auntie Grizelda". Many more of their songs are on this collection.

Monday, December 28, 2009

The Rolling Stones - Hot Rocks 1964-1971

Hot Rocks 1964-1971

This collection has many of The Rolling Stones' songs from 1964-1971. Some of my favorites are "Paint It, Black", "Mother's Little Helper", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Under My Thumb", "Ruby Tuesday", "Brown Sugar", "Gimme Shelter", "Let's Spend the Night Together", "Jumpin' Jack Flash", "Street Fighting Man", and "You Can't Always Get What You Want". I also like Their Satanic Majesties Request, Let It Bleed, Some Girls, Forty Licks, Live Licks, and GRRR! albums.

The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

Pet Sounds

Pet Sounds is from 1966; one year before The Beatles Sgt. Pepper album was released. Pet Sounds also uses various instruments that are played throughout the songs, making for some listening experience. It is one of the best albums ever. The 1999 edition has extra songs and mixes. Some of my favorites are "Wouldn't It Be Nice", "I'm Waiting for the Day", "Sloop John B", "God Only Knows", "I Know There's An Answer", "Here Today", "Pet Sounds", and "Hang On to Your Ego". I also like their SMiLE and Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys album.

Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys

Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys

This collection of The Beach Boys songs has many of their early to mid 60s hits and some 70s songs. Some of my favorites are "California Girls", "Help, Me Rhonda", "I Get Around", "Good Vibrations", "Kokomo", "Wouldn't It Be Nice", "Surfin' U.S.A.", "Surfer Girl", and their popular 80s song "Kokomo". I also like their Pet Sounds and SMiLE albums.

Save the Turtles: The Turtles Greatest Hits

Save the Turtles: The Turtles Greatest Hits

This collection has many of The Turtles 60s songs. My favorite is "Happy Together". Some other songs I like are "Elenore", "It Ain't Me Babe, "She'd Rather Be with Me", "You Baby", "Outside Chance", "You Showed Me", and "Can I Get to Know You Better".

Friday, December 25, 2009

90s rock songs

I listed some 90s rock songs I like.

I'll Stand by You - by The Pretenders
I'm Going Slightly Mad - by Queen
Loser - by Beck
November Rain - by Guns N' Roses
Pretty Tied Up - by Guns N' Roses

The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour

Magical Mystery Tour

Magical Mystery Tour is rock and psychedelic rock and is one of my favorite Beatles albums. The album has many popular songs of theirs; "Strawberry Fields Forever", "Penny Lane", "All You Need Is Love", and "Hello Goodbye". Other songs here are "Magical Mystery Tour", "The Fool on the Hill", "Flying", "Blue Jay Way", "Your Mother Should Know", "I Am the Walrus", and "Baby Your're a Rich Man". Fans of psychedelic music and their Sgt. Pepper album will like this album. I also like their A Hard Day's Night, Help!, Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, The White Album, Abbey Road, Anthology 1, and 1 albums.

The Beatles - Help!

Help!

This 1965 album of rock and pop has one of the most famous Beatles songs; "Help!". Some other songs I like are "You're Going to Lose That Girl", "Ticket to Ride", "Yesterday", "The Night Before", and "Another Girl". Help! is a very strong album. I also like their A Hard Day's Night, Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour, The White Album, Abbey Road, Anthology 1, and 1 albums.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Pink Floyd rock songs

I listed some rock songs I like by Pink Floyd.

Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)
Astronomy Domine
Hey You
Run Like Hell
Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
Sheep

Monday, December 21, 2009

Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd

Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd

Echoes is a great collection of 26 Pink Floyd songs from the 60s to the 90s. My favorites are "Astronomy Domine", "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun", "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)", "Hey You", "Sheep", "Echoes", and "Comfortably Numb". I also like their Wish You Were Here and Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live 1980–81 albums.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

The Rolling Stones - Forty Licks

Forty Licks

This album from 2002 is a great collection of 40 of The Rolling Stones' songs from the 60s to the 00s. It is a must own collection for all fans. My favorite 60s songs are "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Gimme Shelter", "Mother's Little Helper", "Paint It, Black", "Ruby Tuesday", "Street Fighting Man", "The Last Time", and "Under My Thumb". Songs from the 70s "Angie", "Brown Sugar", "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)", and "Miss You". Songs from the 80s "Emotional Rescue", and "Start Me Up". I also like Their Satanic Majesties Request, Hot Rocks 1964-1971, Let It Bleed, Some Girls, Live Licks, and GRRR! albums.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

The Essential Billy Joel

The Essential Billy Joel

This is a very big collection of songs by Billy Joel from the 70s to the 00s. Some 70s songs I like are "My Life", "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)", "Piano Man", "Just the Way You Are", and "She's Always a Woman". The 80s songs "Uptown Girl", "You May Be Right", "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me", "Tell Her About It", and "We Didn't Start the Fire". I also like "Waltz No. 1 (Nunley's Carousel)" and "Invention in C minor", which is classical music. I also like his Glass Houses album.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

The Very Best of Cat Stevens

The Very Best of Cat Stevens

This collection has Cat Steven's songs from the 60s and 70s. Some of my favorites are "Matthew and Son", "Lady D'Arbanville", "Wild World", "The Wind", "Sitting", "Another Saturday Night", "Majik of Majiks", "(Remember the Days of the) Old Schoolyard", and "Just Another Night".

Monday, December 14, 2009

Guns N' Roses rock songs

I listed some rock songs I like by Guns N' Roses.

November Rain
Paradise City
Pretty Tied Up
Sweet Child O' Mine
You Could Be Mine
Welcome to the Jungle

Electric Light Orchestra rock songs

I listed some rock songs I like by Electric Light Orchestra.

All Over the World
Don't Bring Me Down
Evil Woman
Turn to Stone
Xanadu (feat. Olivia Newton-John)

Saturday, December 12, 2009

The Bangles - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has many songs by girl band The Bangles from the 80s. Some of my favorite songs are "Hazy Shade of Winter", "Walk Like An Egyptian", "Manic Monday", "Eternal Flame", "In Your Room", and "Walking Down Your Street".

Billboard Top Hits: 1980-1984

Billboard Top Hits: 1980-1984

This collection has 50 songs from the early 80s in many music genres, including pop, rock, new wave, disco, R&B, synthpop, adult contemporary, and others. Some of my favorite songs are "Call Me" by Blondie, "Fame" by Irene Cara, "He's So Shy" by The Pointer Sisters, "Rosanna" by Toto, "Jepoardy" by Greg Kihn Band, "Maniac" by Michael Sembello, "Total Eclipse of the Heart", by Bonnie Tyler, "Hold Me Now" by Thompson Twins, "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John, "The Tide Is High" by Blondie, "Africa" by Toto, "Harden My Heart" by Quarterflash, and "Gloria" by Laura Branigan.

Hit Me with Your 80's Box!

Hit Me with Your 80's Box!

This is a great collection of many popular 80s songs covering many music genres, including new wave, pop, rock, synthpop, and others. Some of my favorites are "I Ran" by A Flock of Seagulls, "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran, "Jeopardy" by Greg Kihn Band, "Something About You" by Level 42, "Miami Vice Theme" by Jan Hammer, "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama, "Easy Lover" by Phil Collins & Philip Bailey, "Jump (For My Love)" by The Pointer Sisters, "You Belong to the City" by Glenn Frey, "Holding Back the Years" by Simply Red, "Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles, and "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield.

Eurythmics - Ultimate Collection

Ultimate Collection

This collection has the Eurythmics songs from the 80s to the 00s. Their songs are new wave and synthpop. Some of my favorites are "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)", "Here Comes the Rain Again", "Would I Lie to You?", "Missionary Man", and "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)".