Since I have now thought of (or have been reminded of) a new batch of older songs, here's my part 2:
8. Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) by Looking Glass
Such sad lyrics that are beautifully hidden by an upbeat tempo and a great voice, Brandy is a song that I only hear once in a while, but never get tired of. This song is a perfect love-triangle story, between a girl, a sailor, and the sea.
9. Dancing in the Moonlight by King Harvest
This song is such a light-hearted and fun song. I always want to dance when it comes on, or laugh with friends. Always a good pick-me-up.
10. Jack and Diane by John Mellancamp
Almost everyone knows this song, even if they don't know they do. Jack and Diane live in all of us, as far as I'm concerned, and the simple message of "life goes on" never gets old.
11. Piano Man by Billy Joel
The harmonica at the beginning and the rousing chorus make this song a great classic. Another song where everyone knows what it is, and no one's afraid to belt out the lyrics.
12. We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy Joel
There are so many names in this song it's almost impossible to know all of the lyrics, but everyone tries nonetheless. This is a party song, through and through, and will continue to be the reigning champion of unintelligible karaoke.
13. Levon by Elton John
For some reason, this song always gets me. This is my favorite Elton John song for good reason. The lyrics are heartfelt, and the piano is exceptional.
----------------------------------
If you haven't heard some of these songs yet, you should definitely give them a try. There's a reason people still remember them 30 years later.
No comments:
Post a Comment