Our Favorite Songs (56 – 60)
56. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
Year Released: 1981
Released On: Mistaken Identity
Nominated by DJ Livor Mortis of Word on the Street who says: A song and a voice not to be missed.
Nominated by DJ Starling of Bump in the Night
57. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel
Year Released: 1998
Released On: In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
Nominated by DJ Way of Wes Dissect who says: While many have spent countless hours dissecting the meaning behind the lyrics of this song, the deliberately low-quality indie folk sound is striking in its own right. This band has a cult following for a reason, and this track is the perfect example of a song that feels bigger than itself.
Also nominated by Dj Treck of Wes Dissect, DJ McKenzie of The Beatles: A Week in the Life, and DJ Corvus of One Song.
58. Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
Year Released: 1975
Released On: Born to Run
Nominated by DJ Starling of Bump in the Night and Dylan from DC (Music Director 2003-2004).
59. A Day in the Life by The Beatles
Year Released: 1967
Released On: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Nominated by Chris of Crispix & Everything Now who says: Who doesn’t love the Beatles? This track is massive and perfect.
Nominated by Rob of Chocolate Cake who says: The ultimate realization of the Lennon/McCartney partnership.
Also nominated by DJ McKenzie of The Beatles: A Week in the Life.
60. Martha by Tom Waits
Year Released: 1973
Released On: Closing Time
Nominated by DJ Livor Mortis of Word on the Street who says: An absolutely heart-wrenching slow ballad from Waits’ early days…nothing will make me cry like these lyrics and this piano melody.
Also nominated by DJ MTSPEN of Storytime/Yma Sumac Radio Program.
