Our Favorite Songs (361 – 370)
361. Don’t You Care by The Buckinghams
Year Released: 1967
Released On: Columbia
Nominated by Larry of Moondog Matinee who says: Their best.
362. Candy by Paolo Nuitini
Year Released: 2009
Released On: These Streets
Nominated by DJ Cheshire Cat of Wonderland who says: “Candy” is one of the greatest love songs I have ever heard. Earnest and honest in tone, Nutini demonstrates an absolute mastery of dynamic contrast from the opening to the close.
363. Jesus to a Child by George Michael
Year Released: 1996
Released On: Older
Nominated by Rob of Chocolate Cake who says: On 1990’s “Listen Without Prejudice” George Michael proved to the doubters that he was a songwriter to be taken seriously. On the following album “Older” he upped the ante. A beautiful tribute to a partner who had lost a battle with AIDS, Michael was never more eloquent.
364. Bus Stop by The Hollies
Year Released: 1966
Released On: Bus Stop
Nominated by Peter from San Anselmo who says: The beat and staccato lyrics perfectly encapsulate falling in love. You can picture this couple quickly growing close.
365. The Hype by Twenty One Pilots
Year Released: 2018
Released On: Trench
Nominated by DJ Goldboy of The K-Pop Power Hour who says: Twenty One Pilots have grown more mature with each album, and this track, from their most recent album, is as close to a straightforward rock song as they’ve come, and they wear it well.
366. A Weather by Small Potatoes
Year Released: 2008
Released On: Cove
Nominated by Chris of Crispix & Everything Now who says: This is one of a few songs that I actually love more for the lyrics than anything else. A Weather are great at playing with words and using double meanings in their songs. Pair that with catchy guitars, melodies, and duets, and you have a great song.
367. The Likes Of You Again by Flogging Molly
Year Released: 2000
Released On: Swagger
Nominated by Sir Jon of Pint O’ Comics who says: Flogging Molly came screaming into my ears around 2002 and hasn’t left since. The Likes Of You Again remains my favourite of their catalogue, so far. A celebratory song about a lost past and lost futures, it feels familiar when it’s not. Plus, it rocks out.
368. Bohemia After Dark by Oscar Pettiford
Year Released: 1955
Released On: Nonet & Octet
Nominated by Bill Denert of Evening Jazz who says: Pettiford orchestrates a great combination of vibrancy and depth with this octet. Impeccable coordination of tasty musical notes that remain with the rest of your life.
369. A Little More for Little You by The Hives
Year Released: 2004
Released On: Tyrannosaurus Hives
Nominated by Emperor Galen who says: A Little More for Little You -“I went on strike when they said I would!”
370. Unchained by Van Halen
Year Released: 1981
Released On: Fair Warning
Nominated by Kara who says: Always reminds me of my buddy Robbie, when we’d go out with no plans except to see what came along. Also: Best. Van Halen. Song. EVER. I will die on this hill.
