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456. Leaving On A Jet Plane (1967)Peter, Paul & MaryThis John Denver-penned folk hit chronicled the final moments of a relationship whose participants hoped would continue when they were reunited, but seemed to know that it wouldn't. It became a folk music standard covered by many.
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455. Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress) (1971) The Hollies
The Hollies transitioned well from 60s folk-pop to grittier 70s guitar rock. It's distinct opening cords helped this song remain a staple of classic rock playlists.
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454. The Letter (1967)The Box TopsThis short, fleeting song about a break-up letter showcased the late Alex Chilton's vocal talents at the young age of 17.
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453. Do You Love Me (1962) The Contours
The Motown group produced one of rock music's most enduring and infectious dance songs.
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452. No More Mr. Nice Guy (1973) Alice Cooper
A song about society's ability to change people from the father of shock rock.
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451. Sh-Boom (1954) The Chords
A warm-and-fuzzy doo-wop favorite that can be summed up in one word: romantic. /cheesy
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450. Stayin' Alive (1977)Bee GeesA low position, I know. But stay with me, I chose to go with some different dance songs above this one, including another Bee Gees classic. And with that bombshell, let's keep going.
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449. Time To Pretend (2007) MGMT
It's quintessential hipster lyrics target the "rock star" lifestyle over a driving, futuristic theme.
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448. Summer Breeze (1972) Seals & Crofts
Its iconic intro conjures images of yachts and sailing, allowing everyone to live that lifestyle through their ears. This is everything that was great about the 1970s "yacht-rock" genre, while remaining universally appealing.
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Post by Lozzy on Nov 13, 2012 2:22:03 GMT -5
449. Time To Pretend (2007) :o :o :o @ that being on this list.
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447. Bitter Sweet Symphony (1997) The Verve
An unfortunate one-hit wonder that rose out of the 1990s to become one of the most cherished rock songs ever.
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Post by Lozzy on Nov 13, 2012 2:25:21 GMT -5
Pretty good song, though I do find it overrated. I wish radio would play it less.
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446. Walk Away Renee (1966) The Left Banke
The Left Banke combined the sounds of a symphony with the modern pop-rock of the 1960s and unleashed this short and sad song about a break-up. Lots of break-up songs on this list.
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445. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time (1972)Elton JohnSpoiler alert- Elton John has the second most songs on this list. In pop culture, it would be hard to argue against this one being his most iconic.
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444. Penny Lane (1967) The Beatles
You knew they were going to invade the list sooner or later. It's a sunny, nostalgic ode to Liverpool that can bring a smile to anyone's face.
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443. From The Beginning (1972) Emerson, Lake & Palmer
This gorgeous prog-rock piece is moody and disjointed, showcasing what that genre was capable of. This one takes you to another place entirely.
Editor's Note- nothing beats night-driving to this song.
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442. Back Stabbers (1972) The O'Jays
There were several 1970s funk/soul songs that took on the subject of falsified smiling faces, perhaps a reflection of the gilded nature of the era- all that glitters isn't gold. The O'Jays' perfect Philly soul did it best, though.
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441. How Soon Is Now (1985)The SmithsFrom its opening cords onward, it lasts almost seven minutes and never lets down. A decided break from the new wave of the 1980s, it set the tone for much of the college rock of the late 1980s and 1990s.
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440. Band On The Run (1973)Paul McCartney & WingsA three-part song that became Wings' signature tune. Its first portion evokes a steady, monotonous pace that picks up in part two, which feels restless and paranoid, before exploding into a galloping, adventurous charge. The song takes the listener on a journey that never becomes boring. The train stops here for tonight. I should be able to do another set tomorrow. Thank you to those following along! :)
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Alice Cooper, The Verve, Elton John
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449. Time To Pretend (2007) :o :o :o @ that being on this list. There's another song in that wheelhouse at #396. It's more of a classic, though.
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439. Losing My Edge (2005) LCD Soundsystem
A modern electronic classic about the transition of modern dance music into the mainstream.
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438. Criminal (1996)Fiona AppleFiona Apple's 1996 classic about using sex to get what you want. Her influence can be heard in countless modern female alternative voices.
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437. City Of New Orleans (1972) Arlo Guthrie
Moving about as far away as we can from the previous song, this early 1970s singer-songwriter favorite served as an obituary for America's railroad system, while acknowledging that it lives on, out of sight and mind for so many.
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436. Eight Miles High (1966) The Byrds
This song's drug connotations are entirely imagined. Instead, inspiration was drawn from the Byrds' flight to London while on tour.
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435. Paradise By The Dashboard Light (1977) Meat Loaf
An eight and a half minute epic from his career-defining Bat Out Of Hell album, chronicling the experience of a teenage boy trying to get to first base. Complete with an interlude by a baseball announcer and a breakdown featuring the female "antagonist" demanding he "stop right there" and commit to a relationship, this is a one-of-a-kind rock classic.
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434. Open Your Heart (1986)MadonnaA 1986 classic from Madonna that combined the best of her early dance music and the fantastic pop music that would come in the future. It's everything that's great about Madonna.
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433. La Grange (1973)ZZ TopOur bearded friends in ZZ Top unleashed one of rock's greatest guitar riffs with this one.
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432. Right Now (1991) Van Halen
This 1991 Hagar-lead Van Halen classic trumps many of their 70s/80s classic rock cuts. Combined with its iconic music video, it packs an incredible message- the importance of now and the power of regret.
Editor's note- I can't think of a music video that makes me more emotional than this one. It's probably the sentimental punches about moms and pets.
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431. Break On Through (To The Other Side) (1967)The DoorsThis song summed up the mysticism of the Doors and frontman Jim Morrison, eerily foreshadowing his short life and career.
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