Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Patti Smith Group - Easter

Easter

This 1978 album of punk rock by Patti Smith Group is my favorite. "Because the Night" is my favorite song. Some other songs I like are "Till Victory", "Space Monkey", "Ghost Dance", "Privilege (Set Me Free)", and "Easter" on this very strong punk rock album.

Friday, January 1, 2010

70s rock songs

I listed some 70s rock songs I like.

Don't Stop - by Fleetwood Mac
Layla - by Derek and the Dominos
Rock and Roll - by Led Zeppelin
Sheep - by Pink Floyd
Stairway to Heaven - by Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy

Houses of the Holy

The 1973 album Houses of the Holy, is a strong album of hard rock music by Led Zeppelin. My favorite songs are "The Song Remains the Same" and "No Quarter". Other songs here are "The Rain Song", "Over the Hills and Far Away", "The Crunge", "Dancing Days", "D'Yer Mak'er", and "The Ocean". I also like their Led Zeppelin IV and Physical Graffiti albums.

Led Zeppelin IV

Led Zeppelin IV

Led Zeppelin IV is a strong album of rock music. From 1971, it has one of the best rock songs ever; "Stairway to Heaven". Other songs here are "Black Dog", "Rock and Roll", "Misty Mountain Hop", "The Battle of Evermore", "Four Sticks", "Going to California", and "When the Levee Breaks". I also like their Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti albums.

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)".

Friday, September 18, 2009

Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A.

Born in the U.S.A

This is my favorite Bruce Springsteen album. From 1984, it has many of his popular songs. Some of my favorites are "Dancing in the Dark", "Born in the U.S.A.", "Glory Days", "My Hometown", "Cover Me", and "I'm on Fire". I also like his Greatest Hits album.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Queen - Innuendo

Innuendo

Innuendo is from 1991, and is Queen's final album released in Freddie Mercury's lifetime. My favorite song is the title track "Innuendo". Others songs I like are "I'm Going Slightly Mad", "These Are the Days of Our Lives", "The Show Must Go On", "Don't Try So Hard", and "Ride the Wild Wind". This is a different sounding album then their past. The songs are sometimes dark, but it is a very strong album. I also like their Sheer Heart Attack, A Night at the Opera, and The Platinum Collection albums.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

The Rolling Stones rock songs

I listed some rock songs I like by The Rolling Stones.

Angie
Brown Sugar
Gimme Shelter
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)
Mother's Little Helper
Paint It, Black
Start Me Up
Street Fighting Man
The Last Time
Under My Thumb

60s rock songs

I listed some 60s rock songs I like.

Astronomy Domine - by Pink Floyd
Different Drum - by The Stone Ponys
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - by The Rolling Stones
Paint It, Black - by The Rolling Stones
Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon) - by The Mamas & the Papas

60s rock songs

I listed some 60s rock songs I like.

Hang On Sloopy - by The McCoys
House of the Rising Sun - by The Animals
Monday, Monday - by The Mamas & the Papas
Nights in White Satin - by The Moody Blues
Under My Thumb - by The Rolling Stones

Friday, July 10, 2009

60s rock songs

I listed some 60s rock songs I like.

California Dreamin' - by The Mamas & the Papas
Gimme Shelter - by The Rolling Stones
I'm a Believer - by The Monkees
Street Fighting Man - by The Rolling Stones
Summer in the City - by The Lovin' Spoonful

Thursday, July 9, 2009

60s rock songs

I listed some 60s rock songs I like.

Hello, I Love You - by The Doors
These Eyes - by The Guess Who
Turn! Turn! Turn! - by The Byrds
You Really Got Me - by The Kinks
Wouldn't It Be Nice - by The Beach Boys

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison

Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison

This is a collection of George Harrison's songs from the 60s to the 80s. The album also has some live versions of songs. My favorite is "Rising Sun", from his 2002 posthumous album Brainwashed. Some other songs I like are "Got My Mind Set on You", "Something" (Live), and "Here Comes the Sun" (Live). Other songs here are "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)", "Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)", "My Sweet Lord", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (Live), "All Things Must Pass", "Any Road", "This Is Love", "All Those Years Ago", "Marwa Blues", "What Is Life", "Rising Sun", "When We Was Fab", "Blow Away", "Cheer Down", "I Don't Want to Do It", and "Isn't It a Pity".

Monday, May 18, 2009

The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper is one of the best albums ever, and my favorite psychedelic album. Some of the songs have an orchestra playing, like "A Day in the Life" and "Good Morning Good Morning", making the album sound very different than any of The Beatles other albums. My favorite song is "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!". "A Day in the Life" is the most memorable song on the album. "Getting Better" is a fun song and is another one of my favorites. "Within You Without You", "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", "With a Little Help from My Friends", "Fixing a Hole", "She's Leaving Home", "When I'm Sixty-Four", "Lovely Rita", "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)" make up the rest of this classic album from 1967. I also like their A Hard Day's Night, Help!, Rubber Soul, Revolver, Magical Mystery Tour, The White Album, Abbey Road, Anthology 1, and 1 albums.

The Beatles - Abbey Road

Abbey Road

Abbey Road is one of the best albums ever. From 1969, it has some of the best songs by The Beatles. The album is blues rock and rock. Some of the songs near the end are only a minute or so in length, but these are some of the best on the album. Songs here are "Come Together", "Something", "Maxwell's Silver Hammer", "Oh! Darling", "Octopus's Garden", "I Want You (She's So Heavy)", "Here Comes the Sun", "Because", "You Never Give Me Your Money", "Sun King", "Mean Mr. Mustard", "Polythene Pam", "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window", "Golden Slumbers" ,"Carry That Weight", "The End", and "Her Majesty". I also like their A Hard Day's Night, Help!, Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour, The White Album, Anthology 1, and 1 albums.

The Beatles - 1

1

This album is collection of 27 of The Beatles' songs from the 60s and two from the 70s. Songs here are "Eleanor Rigby", "We Can Work It Out", "Lady Madonna", "Love Me Do", "From Me to You", "She Loves You", "I Want to Hold Your Hand", "Can't Buy Me Love", "A Hard Day's Night", "I Feel Fine", "Eight Days a Week", "Ticket to Ride", "Help!", "Yesterday", "Day Tripper", "Paperback Writer", "Yellow Submarine", "Penny Lane", "All You Need Is Love", "Hello Goodbye", "Hey Jude", "Get Back", "The Ballad of John & Yoko", "Something", "Come Together", "Let It Be", and "The Long and Winding Road". This is a must own album for all fans. I also like their A Hard Day's Night, Help!, Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour, The White Album, Abbey Road, and Anthology 1 albums.