Our Favorite Songs (491 – 500)
491. Send It Up by Kanye West
Year Released: 2013
Released On: Yeezus
Nominated by Sophie from Texas who says: Can you get my Benz in the club???
492. What’s The Ugliest Part Of Your Body? by The Mothers of Invention
Year Released: 1968
Released On: We’re Only In It For The Money
Nominated by Felix from Sollentuna (Sweden) who says: The whole album is such a perfect commentary of the state of the USA (at least California) during the Flower Power movement. In just half a minute, Zappa catches the whole essence of the album in just this small song.
493. Can’t You Hear Me Knocking by The Rolling Stones
Year Released: 1971
Released On: Sticky Fingers
Nominated by DJ Cheshire Cat of Wonderland who says: “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” would have been classic even if it ended at 2:42, after Mick Jagger finished pleading with his would-be partner to let him in over the aggressive guitar work of a tuned-in Keith Richards. But instead, the tape was rolling and Rocky Dijon and Bobby Keys began jamming on congas and sax. Mick Taylor picked up their vibe like a baton and ran on for another 5 minutes with one of the smoothest guitar sounds to grace these ears. This is what I love about music – when inspiration strikes in the throes of its creation and an intention is amplified into something greater.
494. Soul Vaccination by Tower of Power
Year Released: 1973
Released On: Tower of Power
Nominated by Kara who says: SHOW DOMINANCE! (If you know, you know. Two of this station’s DJs- not naming names- know. 😉 ) One of the best nights ever, just a lot of fun with my friends.
495. Cosmic Slop by Funkadelic
Year Released: 1973
Released On: Cosmic Slop
Nominated by Big Bent of Dub Revolution who says: funky soul steeped blues it telling us about hard times
496. The Anal Staircase by Coil
Year Released: 1986
Released On: Horse Rotorvator
Nominated by Rick Re:Action who says: One of the bands and songs that introduced me to the idea of what music could be. This song is surely an easy dancefloor friendly version of their industrial experimenting for anyone including me. I’ll gladly stomp to this anytime.
497. Let’s Go by The Reducers
Year Released: 1985
Released On: Let’s Go
Nominated by Robbie of Homegrown who says: The Reducers burst from New London with their very first record. But Let’s Go was when they really exploded- hitting several charts in the top 40-and touring the world-Japan included. They continued to play live and record until the tragic death of bassist Steve Kaika. The other three valiantly carried on briefly as the 3 pack.
498. Sinnerman by Nina Simone
Year Released: 1965
Released On: Pastel Blues
Nominated by DJ Corvus of One Song who says: A great song sung by one of the greatest singers ever
499. Run Runaway by Slade
Year Released: 1983
Released On: The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome
Nominated by Sir Jon of Pint O’ Comics who says: This ridiculous song is not Slade’s more musically sophisticated or long tunes, but it’s damned catchy and really hard to shake from the top end of my list. So, here it is, like a chameleon lying in the sun.
500. Amerika V. 6.0 by Steve Earle
Year Released: 2002
Released On: Jerusalem
Nominated by John in Murphysboro, Illinois who says: Best protest song to come out of the GW Bush years. Still resonates twenty years on. “Hey. Let’s wage a war on drugs!”
