Our Favorite Songs (2 – 5)
2. One Love/People Get Ready by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Year Released: 1977
Released On: Exodus
Nominated by Cath from Buffalo and The Gonch of Breakfast of Champions.
Nominated by Madman Donovan of Reggae Voyage who says: The 2nd National for Jamaica. Bringing peace and love for the culture.
3. Yesterday by The Beatles
Year Released: 1965
Released On: Help!
Nominated by DJ McKenzie of The Beatles: A Week in the Life and DJ Lukey G of The Guest List.
Nominated by Peter from San Anselmo who says: This song soothes my pain even when I don’t have any pain. Beautiful melody with heartfelt lyrics.
4. The Weight by The Band
Year Released: 1968
Released On: Music from Big Pink
Nominated by DJ MTSPEN of Storytime/Yma Sumac Radio Program.
Nominated by Sir Jon of Pint O’ Comics who says: I don’t know anyone that doesn’t like this song, except maybe those bar bands that are asked to cover it repeatedly during their sets.
Nominated by Cath from Buffalo who says: I could have easily filled my top 20 songs with all music from The Band!!!
5. Life on Mars? by David Bowie
Year Released: 1971
Released On: Hunky Dory
Nominated by DJ Corvus of One Song.
Nominated by Rob of Chocolate Cake who says: Lesser known in the U.S., this was a huge hit for Bowie in the UK. A perfect example of Bowie’s ability to create cinematic pop not only through his vivid lyrics but with his unconventional chord changes and soaring melodies. Mick Ronson’s string arrangement and Rick Wakeman’s virtuosic piano piano complete the picture.
Nominated by Charlie from Petaluma who says: This song made me a Bowie fan for life. Recently making mix cds of his entire catalog. Vinyl reissues sound amazing.
