At this point in my life these are my top twenty-six songs that I can press play and enjoy anytime, anywhere. You know, those songs that the within the first few beats and notes you are hooked. These are the songs that I will immediately stop when scanning on the radio dial.
(I did notice after I reviewed this list that most of the songs I picked include a lot of horns and lead keyboard parts, which is probably not a surprise to anyone who knows me. Shout out to all you former trombone and keyboard players!)
I also can't help thinking about how many of these songs unlock nostalgic events in my past. (For instance: "Saturday In The Park" reminds me of playing this song in our band in High School marching down the streets of Gatlinburg, TN.)
One song that didn't make the cut but always invokes a strong memory is "Sailing" by Christopher Cross. (Always reminds me of driving the coast of California during the late 70's) The Jackson Five song, "I Want You Back" was off of the first cassette tape I received from a favorite uncle for Christmas. Elton John's song, "Your Song" was a favorite song to play during my high school years. And so on . . . enjoy!
(I did notice after I reviewed this list that most of the songs I picked include a lot of horns and lead keyboard parts, which is probably not a surprise to anyone who knows me. Shout out to all you former trombone and keyboard players!)
I also can't help thinking about how many of these songs unlock nostalgic events in my past. (For instance: "Saturday In The Park" reminds me of playing this song in our band in High School marching down the streets of Gatlinburg, TN.)
One song that didn't make the cut but always invokes a strong memory is "Sailing" by Christopher Cross. (Always reminds me of driving the coast of California during the late 70's) The Jackson Five song, "I Want You Back" was off of the first cassette tape I received from a favorite uncle for Christmas. Elton John's song, "Your Song" was a favorite song to play during my high school years. And so on . . . enjoy!
- Billy Joel - Everybody Loves You Now
- Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone
- Bob Seger - Roll Me Away
- Cat Stevens - Foreigner Suite
- Chicago - Saturday In The Park
- Doobie Brothers - Takin' It To The Streets
- Earth, Wind and Fire - September
- Elton John - Your Song
- Elvis Presley - A Little Less Conversation
- Genesis - Behind The Lines
- Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind
- Grand Funk Railroad - We're An American Band
- Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds - Don't Pull Your Love
- Ides of March - Vehicle
- Jackson Browne - Doctor My Eyes
- Jackson Five - I Want You Back
- Jim Croce - I Got A Name
- Kansas - Song For America
- Lighthouse - One Fine Morning
- Looking Glass - Brandy
- Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill
- Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
- Rush - Tom Sawyer
- Staple Singers and Marty Stuart - The Weight
- Steely Dan - Peg
- Three Dog Night - Out In The Country
