Our Favorite Songs (141 – 150)
141. Jungle Love by The Time
Year Released: 1984
Released On: Ice Cream Castle
Nominated by DJ Lukey G of The Guest List who says: The funkiest song ever made.
142. Me and Bobby McGee by Kris Kristofferson
Year Released: 1969
Released On: Kristofferson
Nominated by Host Steve of Wes Sports & Beyond… who says: A song often covered, revolving around hardship and lost love. I saw KK perform this in some Greenwich Village cafe. His guitar had been scratch-signed by Roger Miller. KK is a musical genius, often overlooked.
143. Places That Are Gone by Tommy Keene
Year Released: 1984
Released On: Places That Are Gone
Nominated by Rob of Chocolate Cake who says: A blueprint for modern day power-pop with a killer guitar solo.
144. Twentieth Century Man by The Kinks
Year Released: 1971
Released On: Muswell Hillbillies
Nominated by John in Murphysboro, Illinois who says: Absolute songwriting perfection musically and lyrically. While every other rock band was tearing down the past, the Kinks were yearning for a simpler time.
145. Impossible Germany by Wilco
Year Released: 2007
Released On: Sky Blue Sky
Nominated by Chris of Crispix & Everything Now who says: Play this on your best speakers as loud as you can tolerate. Every Wilco album is prime Wilco, but this is flawless. As usual, Glenn’s drums suit everything going on in the song so subtly and musically, the guitar tones and harmonies are heavenly and Nels Cline’s solo is life changing. Maybe this should have been #1…
146. Willin’ by Little Feat
Year Released: 1971
Released On: Little Feat
Nominated by Sir Jon of Pint O’ Comics who says: Written by Little Feat frontman Lowell George while a Mother of Invention, this theme to truckers around the globe has always had a special place in my heart. Many, many, many artists have covered it, some even before Feat released their first album. Although it debuted on this Little Feat album, the song is better known from 1972’s Sailin’ Shoes, their second release. Either way, it’s music for a weary, driving soul.
147. Song for You by Donny Hathaway
Year Released: 1971
Released On: Donny Hathaway
Nominated by Madman Donovan of Reggae Voyage who says: The meaning and musical arrangements are second to none. Donny is a genius.
148. Casimir Pulaski Day by Sufjan Stevens
Year Released: 2005
Released On: Illinois
Nominated by DJ Lil Kugel of Isn’t Life Strange.
149. King Midas in Reverse by The Hollies
Year Released: 1967
Released On: King Midas in Reverse
Nominated by DJ Cheshire Cat of Wonderland who says: The Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup of songs for me, “King Midas in Reverse” combines the great, distinct flavors of pop-tastic 3 part harmonies with the bitter sentiment of a nervous breakdown. Graham Nash absolutely nails the songwriting, with the increasing strain of the narrator stretching out the final notes of each verse. For me, the single is welcome departure to the romanticism and naiveté of much of The Hollies’ work.
150. Come Go With Me by Dell-Vikings
Year Released: 1956 and 1957
Released On: Single on Fee Bee and Dot labels
Nominated by Jim ‘The Curator’ of The Wax Museum Show who says: Best typifies the uptempo Doo-Wop sound.
