BUDDAH'S TOP 15 DAVID BOWIE SONGS

  1. Fame.....Reached #7 on the U.S. charts and was co-written by....wait for it....John Lennon.

  2. Rebel Rebel.....Claimed to be his farewell to glam rock movement which he helped pioneer.

  3. Heroes.....Was an instant like for me. However, it wasn't originally a huge hit.

  4. Suffragette City.....One of those songs that sells it on it's sound alone.

  5. Young Americans.....A great tune that reached #28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1975.

  6. Let's Dance.....Danceable? Sure. But did you know Stevie Ray Vaughan did the guitar solo?

  7. China Girl.....I was really into this gem when it was released back in the day.

  8. Changes.....One of his best-know stuttering songs.

  9. Golden Years.....One of his biggest early hits. The guy had a talented voice.

10. Modern Love.....According to Bowie, it was inspired by non other than...Little Richard.

11. Ziggy Stardust.....I really like the guitars on this solid pick.

12. The Jean Genie.....A funky bluesy groove called by Bowie "a smorgasbord of imagined Americana".

13. The Man Who Sold the World.....It's a popular cover tune. R.E.M. did it nicely.

14. Blue Jean.....It's one of only two songs written by Bowie from the "Tonight" album.

15. Under Pressure (w/Queen).....Nailed it just fine.

UNDERRATED SONG: The Next Day.....An upbeat tune from the self titled and 24th studio album.

OVERRATED SONG: Space Oddity.....I will make enemies of Bowie fans everywhere for dissing his signature song, but I never liked the lyrics.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Ashes to Ashes.....It's weird and references previous songs.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: He's made plenty of music over the years, yet I have never, ever bought a Bowie Album. He is an acquired musical taste. If I were to buy one it would be "Let's Dance" from the eighties.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 CREAM SONGS

  1. Crossroads.....Some of the greatest guitar work on any rock and roll song...ever.

  2. White Room.....Could have easily landed in the #1 spot. It was a toss up.

  3. Sunshine of Your Love.....Possibly their best written song.

  4. Badge.....I can never get enough of this gem.

  5. Strange Brew.....It's the first track from "Disraeli Gears" and a fan favorite.

  6. I Feel Free.....The classic beginning makes it very catchy. From the album "Fresh Cream".

  7. I'm So Glad.....Their song that should have gotten more respect. You'll still recognize it.

  8. Deserted Cities of the Heart.....Lyrically good all the way.

  9. Toad.....It just has a nice beat. And a Ginger Baker drum solo is the icing on this.

10. Tales of Brave Ulysses.....It starts out slow, but builds with that typical Cream sound.

11. Spoonful.....Jack Bruce on vocals is not as good as Clapton, yet still a solid tune.

12. Born Under a Bad Sign.....Clapton's guitar practically sings along with him.

13. N.S.U......A perfect blend of guitars and melody.

14. Sitting On Top Of the World.....Good stuff, including guitar riffs. Very sixties.

15. Sweet Wine.....It's just okay for me and barely gets the nod.

UNDERRATED SONG: Outside Woman Blues.....Clapton belts it out blues style with plenty of bass guitar.

OVERRATED SONG: Politician.....I don't like politics anyway.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Cat's Squirrel.....Very bluesy and instrumental.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: It's nearly to close to not be a tie. But I am choosing "Disraeli Gears" over "Wheels of Fire".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 BILLY JOEL SONGS

  1. Piano Man.....This song has always stuck with me. It's a great story.

  2. Big Shot.....Sung like an Italian rocker would only carry a tune.

  3. It's Still Rock and Roll To Me.....One of his bigger hits and catchy as hell.

  4. You May Be Right....."I just may be the lunatic you're looking for" is a great line.

  5. Only the Good Die Young.....The Piano Man scores again with some great lyrics.

  6. Sometimes a Fantasy.....It kinda rocks for a Billy Joel tune.

  7. Pressure.....Not his best, but I always liked it more than most.

  8. Movin' Out (Anthony's Song).....Classic Billy Joel lyrics about a working man.

  9. My Life.....I still remember it as a TV sitcom theme song starring the one and only, Tom Hanks.

10. Allentown.....A little jam about a town in Pennsylvania.

11. The Stranger.....The tempo changes and don't forget this could as well as write a decent song.

12. The Longest Time.....The quality is starting to drop a bit for me. It's a little cheesy.

13. Say Goodbye To Hollywood.....A nice Hollywood tribute, I guess.

14. Tell Her About It.....I like it, but it is nearly too pop sounding.

15. You're Only Human.....Doo woppy song? It barely makes the cut.

UNDERRATED SONG: Don't Ask Me Why.....It seemed to be more popular back in it's hey day than it is now.

OVERRATED SONG: We Didn't Start the Fire.....Worst attempt at rap music ever by a normal musician.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Zanzibar.....Complete with a jazz trumpet sound. Look for it on the "52 Street" album.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: "Glass Houses" was the only one that interested me. That's the pick.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 ELTON JOHN SONGS

  1. Benni and the Jets.....Hands down, the best he's got.

  2. Saturday Night's Alright.....Can't picture this guy in a fight. Hilarious!

  3. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.....Always wondered, is this a Wizard of Oz reference?

  4. Philadelphia Freedom.....Patriotic feel on a big hit.

  5. Rocket Man.....Love the "gonna be high as a kite by then" line.

  6. I'm Still Standing.....I just dig the beat. Stellar lyrics too.

  7. The Bitch is Back.....Powerful tune.

  8. Crocodile Rock...Have a friend who hates this song. I likey.

  9. Levon.....Great singing on a song I'm surprised isn't even more popular than it is.

10. Island Girl.....I still have the 45 of this since childhood. Shh, don't tell.

11. Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds.....Better than The Beatles did it.

12. Pinball Wizard.....Not better than The Who, but respect is earned on this version.

13. Honky Cat.....I'm wearing thin on what's left to choose from. And who you calling honky?

14. Daniel.....Not normally my taste. I have no idea why I like it.

15. Funeral For a Friend.....I like the tempo. It's a song that builds as it goes.

UNDERRATED SONG: Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me.....I think it's one of his better songs...and his singing skills stand out.

OVERRATED SONG: Candle in the Wind.....It's a downer if you think about the content and who it's about.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: One Horse Town.....Gimme a break. It's a decent pick.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Um....never owned any of his music except a couple of 45's so this is another hard pick. I'm going with "Yellow Brick Road". 

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 ALLMAN BROTHERS SONGS

  1. Ramblin' Man.....Of all the songs, this one most exemplifies their staple on southern rock.

  2. Midnight Rider.....It was primarily written by guitarist Gregg Allman and is a classic.

  3. Soulshine.....I just want to close my eyes every time. I usually play it back to back.

  4. Whipping Post.....Sounds kinky...and seriously good.

  5. Jessica.....Who want's some instrumental Allman?

  6. One Way Out.....Great guitars and the live extended version is the only way to go.

  7. Melissa.....A classic rock station favorite for many years.

  8. Good Clean Fun.....It's a masterpiece of a song with great guitar riffs. Period.

  9. No One to Run With.....The words just speak to me.

10. Ain't Wastin' Time No More.....It has that southern comfort feeling about it.

11. I'm No Angel....I had to slip in a worthy Gregg Allman solo cut.
12. Statesboro Blues.....Bluesy rock at it's best.
13. Blue Sky.....A song sung by Dickie Betts and was one of Duane Allman's final recorded tunes.
14. End of the Line.....Hard rockin' guitars with soulful singing.
15. Seven Turns.....It's just a nice mellow melody.
tie: Shine It On.....Just a great southern rock jam best heard on a head set.

UNDERRATED SONG: Crazy Love.....So crazy guitar good.
OVERRATED SONG: Trouble No More.....Overrated, big time.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Southbound.....Very bluesy 5:00 mix.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I have to confess that I have never owned any of their albums but If I did it would be the early on album, "Brothers and Sisters".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 SUPERTRAMP SONGS

  1. The Logical Song.....It's the logical pick/ HAHA!

  2. Child of Vision.....It has a lot of piano and is somewhat instrumental in the beginning.

  3. Goodbye Stranger.....One of their most popular songs has come in near the top.

  4. School.....Old school Supertramp. A song I first heard in my neighbor's 65 Chevy Impala.

  5. Breakfast in America.....Great lyrics sung by an underrated singer, Roger Hodgson.

  6. Take the Long Way Home.....The harmonica flair adds to this gem.

  7. Just Another Nervous Wreck.....I like the temp change. It's a beauty from the 70's.

  8. Gone Hollywood.....A great cut, and the opening track on "Breakfast in America".

  9. Cannonball.....It was a successful single released in 1985. A simple tune.

10. Dreamer.....The first 9 were easy. I like this song but it's not their best work.

11. Give a Little Bit.....I enjoy it, but not like the FM radio people do.

12. Casual Conversations.....You could pretty much slow dance to this mellow song.

13. Crazy.....Crazy is the very first song you'll hear on the "Famous Last Words" album. It was a minor hit for them back in the day.

14. Lord is it Mine.....It's a lighter cut, but still good.

15. It's Raining Again.....Some days I can't decide if I even like it. When the mood strikes me, I guess.

UNDERRATED SONG: Ain't Nobody But Me.....Great piano skills on this groovy one.

OVERRATED SONG: Bloody Well Right.....Bloody well wrong? Just never got into it.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Oh Darling.....Another classic track from "Breakfast in America".

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: It's gotta be the cassette I wore out from about 1979-1982, "Breakfast in America".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 PETER FRAMPTON SONGS

  1. Do You Feel Like You Do?.....Yes I do. Why wouldn't I?

  2. Show Me the Way.....A signature tune that never gets old.

  3. Baby I Love Your Way.....This hippie has talent on the geetar.

  4. I'm in You.....The hits drop off a bit after this one. But there is still great music ahead.

  5. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours.....I always turn this one up.

  6. I Can't Stand It No More.....He was a destined rock star right out of the rock n roll gate.

  7. Doobie Wah.....Doobie What? I likey, Pete.

  8. Something's Happening.....The singing skills continue t shine right here.

  9. Black Hole Sun.....Showing off the guitar god that he is on this one.

10. Shine On.....One of the many standout songs on "Frampton Comes Alive".

11. It's a Plain Shame.....Originally slotted as my Diamond in the Rough. I bumped it up.

12. (I'll Give You) Money.....An under appreciated tune. Live version has great guitar solo.

13. Penny For Your Thoughts.....Worth every penny. See what I did there?

14. Jumping Jack Flash.....I try to stay away from cover tunes, but he nailed this Stones hit.

15. Golden Goose.....I was digging deep here. Barely worthy.

UNDERRATED SONG: Wind of Change.....Far better than the FM classic rock stations will ever know.
OVERRATED SONG: Lines On My Face.....Never understood the popularity of this with his hard core fans. It's just okay for me.
DIAMNOND IN THE ROUGH: All I Want To Be (Is By Your Side).....Ballad style, but good.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I can't help it...and you see it coming...one of the greatest live rock albums in the history of live albums..."Frampton Comes Alive".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 PRETENDERS SONGS

  1. Middle of the Road.....Chrissy Hynde....true rock star with a great voice.

  2. Brass in Pocket.....Boom! They crash the music scene with this, scoring #1 on the UK charts.

  3. Back on the Chain Gang.....The tune that made me spend cash on the CD...um, cassette.

  4. Don't Get Me Wrong.....One more big hit to solidify their place in rock history.

  5. Time the Avenger.....Upbeat and just a great song from the "Learning to Crawl' album. 

  6. My City Was Gone.....Classic lyrics and stellar singing.

  7. Show Me.....Chrissy shows her vocal skills on this gem.

  8. Message of Love.....The bass guitar come to the forefront.

  9. I'll Stand By You.....More great singing on a timeless classic.

10. Talk of the Town.....This band had the classic look for the early 80's.

11. Money Talk.....It has great guitar work and can be found on the "Last of the Independents" album.

12. Tattooed Love Boys.....High energy, and highly recommended.

13. All My Dreams.....A lesser known track, but's good. Trust me.

14. Stop Your Sobbing.....This cut has an old 50's feel and is an early single.

15. 2000 Miles.....Frequent flyer miles, anyone?

tie: Kid.....This song should have been a bigger hit. It's lyrical perfection.

UNDERRATED SONG: Never Do That.....The opening song on "Packed!". Nice tune.

OVERRATED SONG: Thin Line Between Love and Hate.....The title says it all for me.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Pack It Up.....If you're a fan you will recognize this one.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: How bout their best? "Learning To Crawl". DONE.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 TALKING HEADS SONGS

  1. Burning Down the House.....I just like songs about things on fire...I think.

  2. And She Was.....A recognizable and catchy rock music classic.

  3. Once In a Lifetime.....By 1980 they were already entrenched with songs like this gem.

  4. Psycho Killer.....This is it. The song that I heard that one day after school...I was hooked.

  5. Life During War Time.....It peaked at #80 in 1979, and is more popular now than then.

  6. Wild, Wild Life.....David Byrne is a true performer.

  7. Road to Nowhere.....It's the last track and one of the best from the "Little Creatures' album.

  8. This Must Be the Place.....The Talking Heads were described as new wave band back in 83.

  9. Love For Sale.....It's a great groove from the opening note. Great beat.

10. Stay Up Late.....It has a great sound to go with some great lyrics and is always a must hear tune.

11. This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody).....Funky, in only a way these guys can pull it off.

12. Swamp.....Winding down with a more obscure cut.

13. Uh oh, Love Comes to Town.....An early song that defines their musical style.

14. Blind.....Released as a single from their final studio recording "Naked" in 1988.

15. Found a Job.....What a nice little 5:00 jam, right here.

UNDERRATED SONG: Thank You For Sending Me an Angel.....This song just has a good crisp sound to it.

OVERRATED SONG: Take Me To the River.....Talking fish product of the 90's played this song and ruined it for me. Not my favorite anyway. What were they thinking?

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Girlfriend is Better.....An energetic girlfriend song? Why not?

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: This is a real toss up. I'm a fan of "Talking Heads 77" and "Little Creatures", but I'm taking the easy way out with a 'Stop Making Sense" soundtrack selection.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 PETER GABRIEL SONGS

  1. In Your Eyes.....It's a beauty, and was featured in the 1989 film "Say Anything".

  2. Red Rain.....Songs like this one shows who the top talent from Genesis was.

  3. Big Time.....This  high energy big hit from "So" also was a big video hit from the 80's.

  4. Solsbury Hill.....A song written about a spiritual experience atop...Solsbury Hill.

  5. Digging in the Dirt.....A much bigger hit now than when it was released in 1992.

  6. Sledgehammer.....A #1 song in 1986 and was a huge hit on MTV with it's cosmic video.

  7. Shock the Monkey.....Weird title. Weird song. Big hit.

  8. That Voice Again.....A fine ballad from the ever popular "So" record.

  9. We Do What We're Told.....Didn't like it when I first heard it. However, it has grown on me.

10. Games Without Frontiers.....Background music gives it a unique sound, Serious song.

11. This is the Picture (Excellent Birds).....Could have easily made the top 10. Fine tune.

12. Don't Give Up.....Another track that took me a lot of years to appreciate.

13. Steam.....It reminds me of the single Big Time. It's a hip cut with yet another strange but likeable video.

14. I Have the Touch.....These last two were hard picks, as I was running out of songs I dig.

15. Growing Up.....See #14.

UNDERRATED SONG: Mercy Street.....This guy is a talented song writer. Listen.

OVERRATED SONG: Shaking the Tree.....Made me shake to my rock n roll core... and not in a good way.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Father, Son.....A nicely done song with meaning in a classic piano melody.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: The winner is the one and only, "So". Every song from the album made the list.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 PHIL COLLINS SONGS

  1. In the Air Tonight.....Hands down, his best recorded song...period.

  2. I Don't Care Anymore.....Oh, the drums carry this some. Good tune.

  3. Take Me Home.....It's a lyrically sound upbeat jam. Enuff said.

  4. I Wish it Would Rain Down.....It's got a lot of soul. Strap on the headphones.

  5. One More Night.....It's a ballad and a half, but I have always liked it.

  6. Don't Lose My Number.....This song must have ran it's course. I never hear it these days.

  7. Inside Out.....It just grooves so well that I can't explain it. Just go listen to it.

  8. I Missed Again.....It was recorded out of frustrations with his wife. So says the internet.

  9. Sussudio.....His solo music just got less likeable if I have this in the top 10. Seriously.

10. Something Happened on the Way to Heaven.....A song complete with a horn section and backup singers. Not too shabby.

11. I Don't Wanna to Know.....It's got a nice beat and can be found on the "No Jacket Required" album.

12. Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore.....I'm not even sure

13. You Can't Hurry Love.....It has the Genesis flavor and definitely feels like he was going for a top 40 tune.

14. Against All Odds....Ah man, I really was trying to avoid this song, but I am running out of decent cuts to choose from.

15. A Groovy Kind of Love.....You had me at groovy, Phillip.

UNDERRATED SONG: Easy Lover.....It's a great duet with Phillip Bailey joining in.

OVERRATED SONG Another Day in Paradise.....Yuk! Could have picked several turds, but this one always gets under my rock n roll skin.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Only You Know And I Know.....An 80's standout. And still a great song.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: The "Face Value" record is okay, but a lot of this list came from the only solo album I ever owned of his, "No Jacket Required".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 GENESIS SONGS

  1. Keep it Dark.....It's an unusual song for this trio.

  2. Man on the Corner.....This song has that typical Genesis sound about it.

  3. Land of Confusion.....One of their biggest hit tunes.

  4. Invisible Touch.....High energy beauty.

  5. Misunderstanding.....Great singing with perfect lyrics.

  6. Abacab.....This is this song that got my attention around 1980.

  7. I Can't Dance.....Something from the 90's...and it's a gem. 

  8. No Reply at All.....This is where the real good music starts to drop off a little (my opinion).

  9. Throwing it All Away.....Reached #4 on the charts in 1986.

10. That's All.....Phil Collins sells this one with his singing skills.

11. Turn it on Again.....It's the star single from the 1980 album "Duke".

12. Just a Job to Do.....A story about a hit man in pursue of his victim, and written by bass player Mike Rutherford.

13. Follow You Follow Me.....Good melody and a bit of a love song.  

14. Paperlate.....Can't leave off this one from the "3 X 3" album.

15. In Too Deep.....Big toss up to fill the last spot. I'm about Genesised out.   

UNDERRATED SONG: Illegal Alien.....It has that Congo background music feel.

OVERRATED SONG: Hold on My Heart.....I could have picked a half dozen songs, as I am not a huge fan of all their work.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Home By the Sea.....I 'm surprised this didn't come with greater success than it did. It has that story telling style too.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: It's a close call, but I'm picking "Abacab" over "Invisible Touch".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 PAT BENATAR SONGS

  1. Heartbreaker.....It's a hard rockin' solid pick at the #1 spot.

  2. Hit Me With Your Best Shot.....Fire away! Her top song.

  3. Promises in the Dark.....Name a better female songwriter from the 80's.

  4. Hell Is For Children.....She pours her heart and soul into this.

  5. You Better Run.....Might be higher than most other rock n roll geeks would place it.

  6. Love is a Battlefield.....It truly is. And no one belts em' out quite like Pat Benatar.

  7. We Belong.....A number 5 hit single from her 6th studio album "Tropico" in 1984.

  8. We Live For Love.....Little known fact: Her husband Neil Giraldo is a guitarist in her band.

  9. Fire and Ice.....This tune won her a Grammy award for best performance by a female rock vocalist in 1982.

10. All Fired Up.....Energetic underrated cut soulfully sung with skilled guitars backing it up.

11. Treat Me Right.....Good spot to admit she is my favorite female vocalist ever. Secret is out.

12. Looking For a Stranger.....She sings it loud and proud on this track.

13. Shadows of the Night.....She tells the story of two young runaways for the movie "Times Square". A single that didn't make the soundtrack.

14. Little Too Late.....Drums, guitars, and classic Pat lyrics.

15. Invincible.....Another hit single recorded for the Movie "The Legend of Billie Jean".

tie: Heat of the Night.....A great tune from her debut self titled album released in 1979.

UNDERRATED SONG: Tell It To Her.....A minor hit found on the "Get Nervous" album.

OVERRATED SONG: Ooh Ooh Song.....It has that bee bop feel to it, which I can't get into.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Fight It Out.....Another hidden gem from "Get Nervous".

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I only owned two cassettes that I recall..."Get Nervous" and "Crimes of Passion", which the latter is an excellent pick...and the winner.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 R.E.M. SONGS

  1. Losing My Religion.....Always been my favorite. Doesn't help that I'm not too religious.

  2. The One I Love.....Come on kids, it's a great sing along.

  3. Stand.....So good it has to be in the top three.

  4. Pop Song 89.....From their sixth studio album "Green".

  5. Orange Crush.....One of the strongest tunes they ever recorded.

  6. Man on the Moon.....The infamous Andy Kaufman tune.

  7. Bang and Blame.....Their last top 40 song which was released in 1995.

  8. End of the World (As We Know It).....Who writes a song like this that becomes a hit? These   boys.

  9. Fall on Me.....It's ballad like and good.

10. What's Your Frequency Kenneth?

11. Drive.....This is very underrated. First track on "Automatic For the People" album.

12. Superman.....Any song about Superman is a winner in my rock and roll book.

13. Everybody Hurts.....It sounds a bit depressing, yet it's a cool song.

14. Radio Song.....It's a bit funky for an R.E.M. song. Still worthy though.

15. You Are the Everything.....Some good song writing skills on this fine cut.

tie: Get Up.....Catchy, guitary. Makes me smile.

UNDERRATED SONG: Shiny Happy People.....An upbeat tune with a really cool video to go with it.

OVERRATED SONG: Radio Free Europe.....I'll admit, sometimes I don't get their music. This is one of those times.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight.....Michael Stipe nails a good one right here.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I can't say that any one album stands out for me. I like "Green", "Out of Time" and "Automatic For the People'. But I'm giving the slight edge to "Document" for its overall sound.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 OUTFIELD SONGS

  1. Your Love.....A classic voice on a classic hit song.

  2. Since You've Been Gone.....These guys can play, and it shows right here.

  3. Say It Isn't So.....Incredible tune with great lyrics.

  4. Every Time You Cry.....Grab me a hankie.

  5. Voices of Babylon.....It doesn't rock hard, but it's a typical Outfield song.

  6. All the Love.....John Spinks really was a big time singer. R.I.P.

  7. I Don't Need Her.....Some of their best song writing was done on songs like this.

  8. Bangin' On My Heart.....The guitar riffs are abundant here.

  9. 61 Seconds.....Yet the song is 4:21. Confusing.
10. Talk To Me.....A slower ballad tune.
11. For You.....Spinks hits the high notes superbly.
12. Taking My Chances.....Love the guitars. It's a gem.
13. Winning It All.....Which is better than losing it all.
14. One Hot Country.....One hot song.
15. My Paradise.....Nice tune. Give it some love.

UNDERRATED SONG: Closer To Me.....It's a beauty that needs to be unearthed more.

OVERRATED SONG: Through the Years.....Just doesn't quite cut it for me.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Mystery Man.....It's right smack in the middle of the "Play Deep" album.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: The only one that is a real solid listen is "Play Deep" (9 out of 10 songs on the list).

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 HOOTERS SONGS

  1. All You Zombies.....Who writes a song about zombies before they were even a thing?

  2. And We Danced.....A song that launched a nice short lived career.

  3. Day By Day.....Third song in a row from the "Nervous Night" album.

  4. Graveyard Waltz.....It's hauntingly good.

  5. Satellite.....Using a children's song to set up a killer cut? Yes.

  6. Nervous Night.....From the self titled hit heavy album from 1985.

  7. Where Do the Children Go.....It has a dark sound, yet it works.

  8. Beat Up Guitar.....Who doesn't like a tune about an actual guitar using an actual guitar?

  9. She Comes in Colors.....A great crisp sound with solid lyrics makes it a can't miss tune.

10. Karla With a K.....As the band says, it's a song about a hurricane.

11. Johnny B.....I have a feeling this is a tribute song to John Belushi.

12. Brother, Don't You Walk Away.....It's a song with great lyrics and meaning.

13. 500 Miles.....The organ is prominent in this beauty.

14. South Ferry Road.....This is a great upbeat jam done nicely.

15. Hard Rockin' Summer.....The perfect title for their hardest rocking song. I totally dig this rockin' gem by a most unique band.

tie: 25 Hours a Day.....Irish music flavor throughout.

UNDERRATED SONG: One Way Home......What band succeeds with the sounds of a harmonica, organ, accordian and freakin' bag pipes? This band.

OVERRATED SONG: Blood From a Stone.....I like their music so much it wasn't an easy pick.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Private Emotion.....Good vocals on this ballad by Eric Bazilian.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Hands down winner..."Nervous Night". It's loaded with some unique music.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 INXS SONGS

  1. What You Need.....Michael Hutchence was a first class singer.

  2. Listen Like Thieves.....It's this song that got me into the band.

  3. Devil Inside.....Great lyrics to catch your rock and roll soul.

  4. New Sensation.....An 80's icon high energy tune.

  5. Kick.....Some times you get kicked. BOOM!

  6. Never Tear Us Apart.....Rock ballad excellence.

  7. Need You Tonight.....The song is on fire from the first note. Great sing along.

  8. The One Thing.....Australian rock at it's best. Great song writing.

  9. Suicide Blonde.....It's lyrically weird. It's a bit funk, yet it still rocks.

10. Shine Like It Does.....Michael Hutchence voice shines on this too.

11. Mediate.....Okay, it is only two and a half minutes long, but it's as close to rap song I will ever like.

12. Mystify.....Hell, this song has a dreamy sound to it. Listen.

13. Don't Change.....Look for it on "Shabooh, Shoobah" released in 1982.

14. This Time.....The beginning sounds a little different for them. Oh, but the words...

15. Wild Life.....Not their best tune. A mild hit. Still likable.

tie: Heaven Sent.....originally written as a ballad. Then the band decided to rock it up some. Good choice.

UNDERRATED SONG: Guns In the Sky.....The opening track on the 'Kick" album sure grabs your attention.

OVERRATED SONG: Original Sin.....It's the lyrics. They get on my nerves.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Kiss the Dirt.....It's soulful and delightful.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I really want to go with my heart and say "Listen Like Thieves", but "Kick" has some solid music from beginning to end. Sometimes you kick, sometimes you get kicked. See what I did there?

 

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS SONGS

  1. Heart of Rock and Roll.....It was born an instant classic.

  2. I Want a New Drug.....One that won't make me feel three feet thick. Great line!

  3. Heart and Soul.....At times, Huey seems to be a throw back to the 60's with his style.

  4. If This Is It.....Doo woppy sound.

  5. Jacob's Ladder.....I 'm sure I like this more than anyone else making HL & N list.

  6. Hip To Be Square.....It's not too hip of a song, but I dig it.

  7. Walking on a Thin Line.....It's a more serious song about war.

  8. Workin' For a Livin'.....The blue collar tune.

  9. Back in Time.....From the movie "Back to the Future. You know it.

10. Do You Believe In Love.....Huey sings this one as well as any tune he ever put out.

11. Couple Days Off.....One of my theme songs. A typical upbeat Huey and the News jam.

12. Power of Love.....Another gem from the "Back to the Future" flicks.

13. Stuck With You.....Yet, one more song that has a throw back feel.

14. Doin' It All (For My Baby).....A single that peaked at #6 on the charts in 1987.

15. Hope You Love Me Like You Said You Do.....A very early grooving hit found on the "Picture This" album from 1982.

tie: Perfect World.....It's too fine to leave off the list.

UNDERRATED SONG: I Know What I Like.....A very underrated cut.

OVERRATED SONG: Trouble In Paradise.....It's a bit troubling for me.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Bad Is Bad.....In this case bad is good. Great beat.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: He had a nice run in the 80's with "Fore" and "Picture This". However, no album quite touches "Sports" and that is my pick.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 BILLY IDOL SONGS

  1. White Wedding.....A song about cocaine?

  2. Rebel Yell.....It's his rockin' signature song.

  3. Mony, Mony.....It kind of puts Tommy James & the Shondells original version to shame.

  4. Eyes Without a Face.....Billy slows it down a notch on this unforgettable ballad.

  5. Cradle of Love.....An Idol classic that never gets old.

  6. Dancing With Myself.....Interesting tune. It's still a force on the classic rock stations.

  7. Catch My Fall.....Pure gem of a song. And he never gets credit for his singing skills.

  8. Hot in the City.....On a hot summer night....Truly great jam.

  9. To Be a Lover.....One of his many videos you will remember.

10. Flesh For Fantasy.....It's the changing tempo that gets me on board with this song.

11. Don't Need a Gun.....Just about the last stop on the Billy Idol hits list.

12. Sweet Sixteen.....And now for the lesser known stuff.
13. Love Unchained.....This is a nice hidden track. Give it a listen.
14. Prodigal Blues.....I was hooked on this immediately.
15. The Loveless.....A fancy single found on the 'Flesh For Fantasy" album.

UNDERRATED SONG: Shock to the System.....Although, widely known to Idol fan, I think it never got enough rock and roll due respect.

OVERRATED SONG: Heroin.....It just turns me off.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Pumping on Steel.....It has a good beat and solid lyrics.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: "Whiplash Smile" and "Charmed Life" are good listens, but "Rebel Yell" takes the rock n roll cake.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 BILLY SQUIER SONGS

  1. Lonely is the Night.....I could have chose any one of the first 5 songs for #1. Tough pick.

  2. Rock Me Tonite.....Go watch the video. It's hilarious. Surprised it didn't wreck his career.

  3. Everybody Wants You.....It's a big hit, and rightfully so.

  4. In the Dark.....Great guitar skills and song writing.

  5. The Stroke.....It's a definitive track.

  6. Don't Say You Love Me.....A passionate rock song, for sure.

  7. My Kinda Lover.....The guitars at the beginning speak to me. Oh, and the words.

  8. Emotions in Motion.....An undervalued song in his library of music.

  9. She's a Runner.....Here's a song with minor success which should have been more popular.

10. Eye on You.....It's a creepy little stalker cut.

11. Learn How to Live.....From the "Emotions in Motion" album. It's pure greatness.

12. Don't Say No.....It rock's hard, so of course, I dig it.

13. It Keeps You Rockin'.....The guy is a gifted musician...even deliver well with the non hits.

14. Keep Me Satisfied.....Blazing guitars on an energetic song.

15. She Goes Down.....It's the beat that does it for me. But Billy Squier can sing.

tie: Whadda Want From Me.....The song that shoulda, coulda been a top 40 tune?

UNDERRATED SONG: All Night Long.....It can be found on the "Signs of Life" album.

OVERRATED SONG: Love is the Hero.....It sounds too pop like for my taste.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Too Daze Gone.....It's a beautiful sing along.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Most of what I like can be found on three records (okay, cassettes). "Signs of Life" is okay. But I give the edge to the "Don't Say No" album over "Emotions in Motion".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 BRYAN ADAMS SONGS

  1. Summer of 69.....BOOM! And a star is born.

  2. Somebody.....This guy is a great song writer. Period.

  3. Heaven.....The song picked for our wedding slow dance together. It has to be here.

  4. Run to You.....Saw him live in 2015 and he nailed this one.

  5. It's Only Love.....A hard rockin' duet with none other than Tina Turner...oh...and guitars!

  6. Cuts Like a Knife.....A beautiful cut that sold me on his musical talents.

  7. Heat of the Night.....Again, a great song writer...from Canada!

  8. Kids Wanna Rock....High energy song and a great live performance.

  9. This Time.....Stellar lyrics. He has an outstanding singing voice.

10. Can't Stop This Thing We Started.....While I don't rank em' for the video, but go watch it anyway. It's awesome.

11. One Night Love Affair.....This tune has perfection written on it before a single note is sung.

12. Into the Fire.....A latter years single from the album by the same name cut in 1987. 

13. Everything I Do.....My second ballad on the list. I'm slightly ashamed, because I like to rock.

14. Heart's on Fire.....An energetic song best heard live in person.

15. Straight From the Heart.....This gem would probably be higher on most lists. FM radio wore it out a bit for me many years ago.

tie: Lonely Nights.....Nearly left it off. It's worthy.

UNDERRATED SONG: She's Only Happy When She's Dancing

OVERRATED SONG: Please Forgive Me.....I forgive you. I know you can do better than this.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Long Gone.....It sort of rocks, so why not.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: "Cuts Like a Knife" is a nice album and got me started on his music, but he followed up that nicely with "Reckless" and never looked back. Easy pick.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 ROBERT PLANT SONGS

  1. Big Log.....One of his first solo efforts I recall. It obviously stuck with me.

  2. Burning Down One Side.....A lot of his stuff has a Zeppelin flavor. None more than this.

  3. Little By Little.....Might have been his biggest radio hit.

  4. Big Love.....The drum work is solid on this tune.

  5. Tall Cool One.....My wife loves this song. Not too shabby.

  6. In the Mood.....I like the tempo building up the music.

  7. Heaven Knows.....Good lyrics by a great classic rock artist.

  8. Pledge Pin.....More of that great Led Zeppelin sound is found here.

  9. Other Arms.....Great guitar play and words.

10. Slow Dancer.....In places it reminds me of Zep's No Quarter song.

11. Worse Than Detroit.....It's a great upbeat sound.

12. Like I've Never Been Gone.....He shows his singing roots on this nice cut.

13. Calling to You.....It's a cool gem from the "Fate of Nations" album.

14. 29 Palms.....Because 28 palms just isn't enough. You'll recognize it.

15. Fat Lip.....It's funky yet a little sexy. Hey, it's my list. 

UNDERRATED SONG: Hurting Kind (I've Got My Eyes on You).....I almost forgot this beauty.

OVERRATED SONG: Ship of Fools.....I liked it better when it was released than I do today. And it's too damned slow for me.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Dirt in a Hole.....It has a different sound for a Plant tune, but it's a groovy listen full of good lyrics.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I definitely prefer his early solo stuff. That's why I selected "Pictures at Eleven". It contains six songs found on my list.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 U2 SONGS

  1. Desire.....Their shortest song (2:59) is my favorite tune.

  2. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For.....Probably the most popular song they own.

  3. New Years Day.....It's a nice piano and guitar mix song.

  4. With or Without You.....Done with rock and roll class.

  5. When Love Comes to Town.....Holy blues! With blues legend B.B. King and it's stellar.

  6. Sunday Bloody Sunday.....The opening track from the 1983 album "War".

  7. Where the Streets Have No Name.....It's a song with deep meaning.

  8. I Will Follow.....Bono wrote this tune as a tribute to his mother who died in 1980.

  9. Bullet the Blue Sky.....I truly love this song so much it should have been in the top three.

10. Pride (In the Name of Love).....Great lyrics. Great song.

11. Beautiful Day.....And a beautiful song and very upbeat. It was recorded in 2002.

12. One.....It's regarded by many as their best song. Although it could not crack my top 10.

13. Bad.....This song may define their sound as much as any other. Not bad...good.

14. Silver and Gold.....It has a great beat with the bass guitar leading the way.

15. Mysterious Ways.....A five star effort. Lyrically sound.

tie: Two Hearts Beat as One.....It has a pop song flavor but I still like it.

UNDERRATED SONG: God Part II.....Bono sings his heart out. It was written as an answer to John Lennon's song "God".

OVERRATED SONG: Gloria.....I don't care for their version of this cover.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Wire.....It's just a badass tune. Go listen to it.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: None of their studio albums jump out at me near as much as "Rattle and Hum". They do a nice cover of Helter Skelter. There's the B.B. King song (see #5) and Desire debuted on this album. Also, it's one of my favorite live albums ever.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 BON JOVI SONGS

  1. Livin' on a Prayer.....Dammit Buddah! You are just like the evil radio kings.

  2. Wanted Dead or Alive.....First heard it in the movie Tombstone. Hooked ever since.

  3. You Give Love a Bad Name.....Another staple line in my standup, Good song too.

  4. Bad Medicine.....Yep, another top 40 tune.

  5. Runaway.....An awesome early hit.

  6. Never Say Goodbye.....It's Johnny ballad time.

  7. Blaze of Glory.....A power ballad for the rock ages.

  8. Lay Your Hands on Me.....To be honest, the songs are getting weaker starting here.

  9. It's My Life.....John and the boys with a high energy cut.

10. I'll Be There For You.....Dammit with these ballads. I don't sound like much of a fan.

11. Let it Rock.....Please...rock out.

12. Wild in the Streets.....A shiny glimmer of rock and roll hope.

13. Keep the Faith.....Losing the faith in this list at this point.

14. She Don't Know Me.....Why do the ladies dig this guy so much?

15. Born to Be My Baby.....Richie Sambora carries the load on guitar.

UNDERRATED SONG: Everyday.....The only solid song from the "Bounce" CD.

OVERRATED SONG: Bed of Roses.....It's a painful song to listen to for a hard rocker.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: One Wild Night.....It is the very last track on "Slippery When Wet" and it rocks a bit.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I gotta say, I only care for two albums. New Jersey is alright, but "Slippery When Wet" is the winner for me.

NOTE: This was my least favorite list yet. I should have stopped at 10 songs. His music is mostly cut out for the chicks.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 PEARL JAM SONGS

  1. Jeremy.....The tune that got me interested in them.

  2. Yellow Ledbetter.....No surprise with this top hit near the top of the list.

  3. Dissident.....Eddie Vedder brought 90's music to its feet with songs like this.

  4. Black.....I am never a big fan of his voice, but the man is talented.

  5. Alive.....Alive, indeed. A masterpiece.

  6. Daughter......I have daughters. Maybe that's why I ranked it so high.

  7. Last Kiss.....One of my favorite cover tunes ever. They did it right.

  8. Animal.....Strong cut from their second studio album "Vs."

  9. Given to Fly.....Written by guitarist Mike McCready and released in 1997.

10. Rearview Mirror.....I dig the guitar play at the beginning.

11. Go.....It's a great jam. A Pearl Jammin' tune!

12. Betterman.....An acoustic dream.

13. Evenflow.....The second track from their outstanding debut album "Ten".

14. Nothing as it Seems.....Not many fans cared for this because it was so different than anything previously done. I still dig it.

15. Glorified G.....It'd be a sin to leave off this classic. A song that defines them.

UNDERRATED SONG: Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town.....Long damn title, but it's a great PJ tune.

OVERRATED SONG: Immortality.....It took a while, but I finally found one I don't like.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: I Am Mine.....Great lyrics shine right here.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: A lot of great albums to choose from. I went with the one and only..."Ten". Slight consideration given to "Vs.".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 NIRVANA SONGS

  1. Smells Like Teen Spirit.....Plain and simple...one of the best songs of the 1990's.

  2. Come As You Are.....Love the style and the words.

  3. Heart Shaped Box.....Heart shaped gem is more like it.

  4. All Apologies.....One of their most recognizable hits.

  5. In Bloom.....In deed. In Bloom.

  6. Lithium.....Kaboom! It's just great.

  7. Sliver.....Someone take him home.

  8. About a Girl.....From their debut album and there is a great version on the "MTV Unplugged" CD.

  9. Been a Son.....Was it written to be the follow up tune to #8? I dunno.

10. Dumb.....Dumb, but not stupid.

11. Polly.....Slowing down for a ballad, right here.

12. Beeswax.....Kurt Cobain was a solid rock star...even on something as obscure as this.

13. Blew.....It's the first track on the "Bleach" album. Trust me, it rocks.

14. The Man Who Sold the World.....The intro alone is classic. It's a dreamy tune.

15. Pennyroyal Tea.....Yes, a song about tea.

UNDERRATED SONG: On a Plain.....Out on a plain is simple yet effective lyrics.

OVERRATED SONG: Rape Me.....Do I even need to explain it?

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Something in the Way.....Plenty of them to pick from. but you should listen to this.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Yes, that one with the baby swimming after $$$. "Nevermind" is the album. Nothing else comes close.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 IRON MAIDEN SONGS

  1. Run to the Hills.....It's a song that made me dig deeper about a band I knew little about.

  2. Can I Play With Madness?.....This cut just speaks to my hard rockin' soul.

  3. The Trooper.....It's a crank it up kind of tune...every time.

  4. The Wickerman.....Fell in love with it the first time I heard it.

  5. 2 Minutes to Midnight.....I want to hear it right now! I like it that much.

  6. The Clairvoyant.....Fast paced rock and roll...and it's just a cool song.

  7. Aces High.....It's one of their songs that had to grow on me slowly.

  8. The Evil That Men Do.....Yes we do.

  9. Number of the Beast.....A tune about Beelzabub.

10. Fear of the Dark.....Who isn't afraid of the dark a little? Great tune.

11. Iron Maiden.....Gotta be their rock anthem.

12. Caught Somewhere in Time.....From the album "Somewhere in Time".

13. Wrathchild.....Likey the bass guitar at the beginning.

14. Sign of the Cross.....From the 1995 album "The X Factor".

15. Sanctuary.....A call back from 1980. Love the sound.

UNDERRATED SONG: Wasted Years.....Rethinking this pick, but it's better than most of their set list. A+, boys.

OVERRATED SONG: Flight of Icarus.....Had to pick a turd from somewhere...

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Hallowed Be Thy Name.....Church bells, flaming guitars...what could go wrong? It should be a bigger staple song than it is.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I must confess I have only listened to three of their albums (not including the Greatest Hits collection). But I reluctantly am going with "Powerslave". SIDE NOTE: I wish 13 year old me picked one with a better album cover.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 GUNS N ROSES SONGS

  1. Welcome to the Jungle.....It's an 80's rock anthem if I ever heard one.

  2. Paradise City.....One of those tunes that has by far withstood the test of time.

  3. November Rain.....A beautiful power ballad.

  4. Sweet Child O' Mine.....I remember this song came out around the time my daughter was born, I often think of her when I hear it.

  5. Civil War.....Yeah, what's so civil about war? Classic GNR stuff.

  6. Knockin' on Heaven's Door.....A harder rockin' version of the original. Tis good.

  7. Patience.....We all need a little patience. Well said.

  8. Don't Cry.....Powerful words and music. Always stop and listen when it hits the airwaves.

  9. Live and Let Die.....I am a huge fan of McCartney's original, but this comes in a strong 2nd.

10. Rocket Queen.....Typical Axl Rose song.

11. You Could Be Mine.....Great guitars, but don't forget Steven Adler on the skins.

12. Nightrain.....Slash and Izzy make it rock hard. And Axl belts it out nicely.

13. Yesterdays.....Another solid power ballad. You can find it on "Use Your Illusion II".
14. Mr. Brownstone.....I think it is more popular today than when it was released in 1988.
15. Dust n Bones.....It's a bit of a weird song. Almost left it off the list.
tie: It's So Easy.....Whatever happened to the respect for this fine tune?

UNDERRATED SONG: Ain't it Fun.....Most GNR fans know it well. I just thinks it better than the FM radio Gods think it is.
OVERRATED SONG: Used to Lover Her.....Used to lover her but I had to kill her? I'll pass.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Don't Damn Me.....I had a few picks for this and I went with a hard jam, right here.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Not even going to debate it with myself. "Appetite For Destruction" is the hands down winner.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 MOTLEY CRUE SONGS

  1. Dr. Feelgood.....A big hit. Can't go wrong with it.

  2. Girls, Girls, Girls.....A rockin' gem for the ladies.

  3. Looks That Kill.....This is as good as it gets. It rocks out.

  4. Home Sweet Home.....I dig this song so much that I could have happily put at #1 on the list.

  5. Smokin' in the Boys Room.....Even Brownsville Station had to be saying...dudes...nice.

  6. Without You.....Another ballad nailed! See #4

  7. Same Ol' Situation.....Very upbeat tune from "Dr. Feelgood" circa 1990.

  8. Kickstart My Heart.....Hard rocking fun song. One of their best!

  9. Shout at the Devil.....Jesus saves! Passes to Motley Crue. They shoot, they score!

10. Wildside.....BOOM! Opening energetic track on the "Wildside" album.

11. Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away).....It's what they call a power ballad. It has plenty of power for me.

12. If I Die Tomorrow.....A bit of a dark horse pick right here. Go listen to it.

13. Primal Scream.....We're only screaming because off all the makeup you dudes have on.

14. Live Wire.....Wired for some great rock n roll with this one.

15. She Goes Down.....It's a great groove close out the list.

tie: Hooligan's Holiday.....Wait, this is great too!

UNDERRATED SONG: Rattle Snake Shake.....It's got a little funk in it....My story.

OVERRATED SONG: Time For a Change.....I just think it's a weak song.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Too Fast For Love.....I wanted a good rocker here. Found it.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: The "Theatre of Pain" is the only Crue I have on vinyl, yet "Dr. Feelgood" is one stacked album...and is my pick. 

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 DEF LEPPARD SONGS

  1. Rock of Ages.....It's the song that led my into buying my first cassette of this band.

  2. Hysteria.....The song from the self titled album released in 1987. A great rock melody.

  3. Photograph.....The outstanding picture song is a great track from the "Pyromania" album.

  4. Two Steps Behind.....So good, it reached #5 on the charts in 1993. Love the lyrics.

  5. Love Bites.....Sometimes it just nibbles a little.

  6. Rocket.....Guitars...drums...you know the rest.

  7. Pour Some Sugar on Me.....Please don't pour sugar on me. I am diabetic.

  8. Animal.....I'll bet this is great to hear live in person. Maybe some day.

  9. Armageddon It.....Not as popular with Buddah as it is FM radio stations. Still a nice tune.

10. Foolin'......No foolin' here. This song rules.

11. Lets Get Rocked.....High energy song masterly sung by Joe Elliott.

12. Let It Go.....Great guitar play from beginning to end. Solid tune.

13. Promises.....I like it plenty, but have a hard time believing it was a #1 hit back in 1999.

14. Too Late For Love.....Love the lyrics on a song I could have easily bumped up a few spots.

15. Women.....Who doesn't like a song dedicated to the ladies?

tie: High n Dry (Saturday Night).....It really ranks right up there with their other top songs. Yet it nearly misses making the list.

UNDERRATED SONG: Stagefright.....Seems like it has gained popularity in recent years.

OVERRATED SONG: Miss You in a Heartbeat.....They definitely missed with this one.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Rock, Rock Til You Drop.....It's a catchy rock and roll beauty.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Three come to mind. I dig "High n Dry" a little. "Pyromania' was my first Def Leppard purchase, but "Hysteria" is loaded with great music. So, that's my selection.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 OZZY OSBOURNE SONGS

  1. Crazy Train.....All aboard! His standout song. It kicks some rockin' ass.

  2. Flying High Again.....The tune that made me want to buy his solo album.

  3. Close My Eyes Forever.....Surprise! A duet ballad at #3. Lita Ford makes it work.

  4. Bark at the Moon.....A howling good time tune.

  5. No More Tears.....I always think of a shampoo commercial. Still, it's greatness.

  6. Shot in the Dark.....One of the first songs I recall that got me hooked on his solo stuff.

  7. Over the Mountain.....Guitar riff madness on this awesome cut.
  8. Mama I'm Coming Home.....Going out on the rock & roll limb and saying this is the song       that matured him as a musician.
  9. Road to Nowhere.....A solid tune as he has ever recorded.
10. Time After Time.....He really mellowed and went after the rock ballads later in his career.
11. Perry Mason.....It's borderline creepy horror film music. Still good, though.
12. I Don't Know.....Such a simple statement. Such a great song.
13. See You on the Other Side.....It's a beautiful love song....just kidding.
14. I Just Want You.....Not his best vocals, but he sings clearer than he ever speaks.
15. Mr. Crowley.....Can't drop this song out of top 15 contention. It's pure Ozzy.
tie: Gets Me Through.....Just when you think he's done...he records this nice single in 2001. Hard to be believe this song is 15 years old.

UNDERRATED SONG: Dreamer.....It's not dreamy, but it is a solid pick for this spot.
OVERRATED SONG: Goodbye to Romance.....One of his slower jams that just doesn't quite do it for me.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: No Easy Way Out.....Great guitar work mid way thru...and you gotta believe in this lesser known Ozzy track from the "Down to Earth" CD.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Sorry "Blizzard of Oz", Sorry "Ozzmosis". Sorry "Bark at the Moon". Hello "Diary of a Madman". It was my inevitable choice. Rock on!

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 WHITESNAKE SONGS

  1. Still of the Night.....It's the hard rocker cream of the crop tune.

  2. Here I Go Again.....Here I go making another top 15 list.

  3. Slow an Easy.....David Coverdale has one of the best voices in the biz.

  4. Slide It In.....Heavy guitar riffs at the beginning set the tone.

  5. Fool For Your Loving.....One of many songs about love from this hair band.

  6. Cryin' in the Rain.....No tears!

  7. Love Ain't No Stranger.....Good lyrics on this 80's classic.

  8. Is This Love?.....About as mellow as they get.

  9. Give Me All Your Love.....More love shit. But it's good.

10. Bad Boys.....Hard rocking metal for your ears.

11. Looking For Love.....Who isn't, Whitesnake?

12. Straight For the Heart.....They used 67 cans of hairspray just recording this hair flinger.

13. Children of the Night.....Sick guitar playing right here.

14. Wings of the Storm.....This gem can be found on the "Slip of the Tongue" album.

15. Slip of the Tongue.....The opening track on the self titled record. Enjoy.

UNDERRATED SONG: Sweet Lady Luck.....I could never get enough of this non hit.

OVERRATED SONG: The Deeper the Love.....I can't enjoy every song about love.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Feel For Your Losing.....One more song about love for the road.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I narrowed down to two, and the winner is...."Whitesnake" over "Slide it In". Not a weak song to be found on this great musical effort.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 TRIUMPH SONGS

  1. Lay it on the Line.....From the "Just a Game" album which has a great art work cover too.

  2. Fight the Good Fight.....Fighting is never good. Okay, this good fight is.

  3. Follow Your Heart.....Great vocals here. Maybe the second best three man band from Canada.

  4. Rocky Mountain Way.....A borrowed Joe Walsh tune done nicely.

  5. Magic Power.....A magical song from the "Allied Forces" record.

  6. Spellbound.....Hard driving guitar play on this beauty.

  7. Somebody's Out There.....Just maybe their finest lyrics of any song they have put out.

  8. Hold On.....One of their big 70's hits. Still has staying power years later.
  9. Rock and Roll Machine. They truly are a well oiled rock and roll machine. Deep Purple  sounding on this.
10. 24 Hours a Day.....Not sure why I like this song so much. It's kind of simple.
11. Allied Forces.....Solid work on the skins, right here.
12. Never Surrender.....Always surrender to this gem.
13. I Live For the Weekend.....It just rocks out. Period.
14. When the Lights Go Down.....Rik Emmett is an overlooked rock singer. Very talented,
15. Stranger in a Strange Land.....Nice lyrics. Even nice guitar play.
tie: Rock Out, Roll On.....It's a Triumph classic too good to omit from the list.

UNDERRATED SONG: Tears in the Rain.....They sound very Whitesnake like in places.

OVERRATED SONG: Just One Night.....Can't even remember why I don't like it. Had to pick something.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Little Texas Shaker.....They belt it out good on little known song. You can find it on the "Rock and Roll Machine" album.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 GEORGE THOROGOOD SONGS

  1. Bad to the Bone.....It's an obvious core Thorogood song.

  2. One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.....Who don't like to drink to this.

  3. I Drink Alone.....Speaking of drinking. I read an interview years ago, and George says he does not drink alone...or at all.

  4. Move it on Over.....It's a great rock and roll groove.

  5. Who Do You Love?.....An early hit that got him on the map.

  6. Willie and the Hand Jive.....George covers this Johnny Otis tune from the 50's like no other.

  7. Gear Jammer.....It's a real jammer.

  8. Reelin' and Rockin'.....I remember hearing this at work in the 80's. A big fav for sure.

  9. Madison Blues.....Originally done in 1960 by Elmore James. Lonesome George kills it.

10. Get a Haircut.....This song is a hoot. It's the lyrics. Great beat too.

11. Night Time.....This 3:00 song goes by so fast. It has a nice beat.

12. You Talk Too Much.....A dude song for certain. Lyrically sound.

13. American Made.....

14. Born to Be Bad.....Could have been a real big hit. It's missing that tempo needed to take it to the next level.

15. You Got to Lose.....It's a winner.

UNDERRATED SONG: If You Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave).....It's got that foot stomping flavor...and a horn section.

OVERRATED SONG: Delaware Slide.....Slides right off the charts for me.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Hard Stuff.....Off the album "The Hard Stuff" It totally rocks.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I love the album that hooked me and reeled me in, "Maverick". His live albums are good too.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 JOE SATRIANI SONGS

  1. The Crush of Love.....Crushing the hell out of this song!

  2. Flying in a Blue Dream.....It takes him a while to get into the meat and potatoes of it.

  3. Big Bad Moon.....An early with...wait for it...awesome lyrics. 

  4. Surfing With an Alien.....A song dedicated to the comic book character the Silver Surfer.

  5. Satch Boogie.....The Joe theme song.

  6. Crushing Day.....You'll recognize it if you are an ESPN watcher. Twas the theme music.

  7. Summer Song.....Can listen to this all summer long...into the fall.

  8. Mind Storm.....Mind blowing storm.

  9. The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing.....Best song title he has.

10. I Believe.....From the studio album "Flying in a Blue Dream"...with lyrics!

11. Can't Slow Down.....This is my kind of rocking guitar. Very underrated.
12. One Big Rush.....The smooth screaming guitars make this cut a can't miss.
13. If I Could Fly.....Flying guitars. Solid tune.
14. Why.....Why the hell not?
15. Ceremony.....A lesser known jam, and good for your rockin' ears.

UNDERRATED SONG: Starry Night.....A kickass single from the "Strange Beautiful Music" CD released in 2002.

OVERRATED SONG: Friends.....unfriend.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Until We Say Goodbye.....It's his hot n sexy sounding tune.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: It's a toss up. I like "Surfing With the Alien" lots and bunches, but it doesn't quite knock off "Flying in a Blue Dream". It's loaded with the good stuff.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN SONGS

  1. House is a Rockin'.....Spin the needle on this hard drivin' rock n soul track.

  2. Pride and Joy.....Everyone digs a true guitar legend performing this.

  3. Change It.....Love the beat...and the words.

  4. Cold Shot.....An instant classic hit.

  5. Couldn't Stand the Weather.....Best guitarist this side of Jimi Hendrix?

  6. Tightrope.....One of his FM radio staple tunes.

  7. Crossfire.....Some classy SRV lyrics with the bass guitar stepping to the foreground.

  8. Little Wing.....Jimi would be proud of this effort.

  9. The Sky is Crying.....His guitar is crying too. Well done.

10. Superstition.....The other Stevie (Wonder) would be proud.

11. Pipeline.....An outstanding instrument jam full of energy.

12. Look at Little Sister.....Look at Stevie sing.

13. Scuttle Buttin'.....A song made for a rock n roll blues stud.

14. Wall of Denial.....This is a great listen from beginning to end.

15. Love Struck Baby.....Some Stevie funkadelic guitar licks, right here.

UNDERRATED SONG: Life Without You.....This song has some real blues soul.

OVERRATED SONG: Taxman.....Maybe because I dislike taxes?

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Life by the Drop.....A pure musical delight. I was in awe the first time I heard this. 

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Pretty much all of them. "Soul to Soul"?, "In Step"? I'm giving the green light to "Couldn't Stand the Weather".

 

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 JACKSON BROWNE SONGS

  1. Runnin' on Empty.....It's his absolute best effort. Period.

  2. Stay.....A real good story from a real good artist.

  3. The Pretender.....Released in 1976 and still going strong 40 years later.

  4. Doctor My Eyes.....The song that made me a fan. Never tire of hearing it.

  5. Boulevard......Classic lyrics combined with nice guitar riffs.

  6. That Girl Could Sing.....An 80's hit that just dig a lot. That guy could sing too.

  7. Somebody's Baby.....Wrote for the Fast Times at Ridgemont High soundtrack, I believe. 

  8. Tender is the Night.....Showing his even mellower side.

  9. The Load-out.....Great piano and vocals on a classic released in 1977's "Runnin' on Empty".

10. Hold Out.....Great title track from a  damn good album.

11. Knock on Any Door.....It's a long forgotten single found on the "Lawyers in Love" record.
12. For a Rocker.....It's the last track on the aforementioned album.
13. In the Shape of a Heart.....The guy has a knack for cutting a decent ballad.
14. Lives in the Balance.....Another slower tune from Jackson.
15. For America.....It's a gem and the opening song on the "Lives in the Balance" album.

UNDERRATED SONG: Looking East.....For about 10 years or so Jackson Browne was on fire as a song writer. Prime example, right here.

OVERRATED SONG: Lawyers in Love.....It's just gay as hell. There, I said it.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Disco Apocalypse.....The title alone should make you curious enough to listen.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: It's gotta be.....drum roll....."Hold Out"!

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 EDDIE MONEY SONGS

  1. Two Tickets to Paradise.....A perennial favorite on any list.

  2. Take Me Home Tonight.....Just like Ronnie said....nice duet.

  3. Baby Hold On.....No explanation needed for this pick.

  4. Shakin'.....Alzheimer's theme song? Could be.

  5. Think I'm in Love.....A brilliant love song.

  6. No Control.....I love the singing style on this.

  7. I Wanna Go Back.....And do it all over again. Classic Money man stuff.

  8. Walk on Water.....Great 80's hit from the artist formerly known as Eddie Mahoney.

  9. Passing by the Graveyard.....It's a tribute tune to John Belushi. Nice song.

10. Peace in Our Time.....Eddie sure has some great pipes to sing with.

11. We Should Be Sleeping.....A very good single from the early years.

12. Endless Nights.....Getting down to the wire. The big ones have been acknowledged.

13. I Can't Hold Back.....From the outstanding self titled album.

14. Wanna Be a Rock and Roll Star.....An upbeat minor hit from his first record.

15. Maybe I'm a Fool.....It's a bit of a forgotten song by the radio peops, in my opinion.

tie: Trinidad..... A solid story telling tune.

tie: You've Really Got a Hold on Me.....My first three way tie for the last spot. It is worthy.

UNDERRATED SONG: Life For the Taking.....Give it a rock and roll chance.

OVERRATED SONG: Where's the Party?.....I should like this high energy party tune more.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Gimme Some Water.....It's on the "Essential Eddie Money" CD for a reason.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Tough call, but I'm picking the first self titled "Eddie Money" on vinyl over "Can't Hold Back" because there is a lot of good early stuff here.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15  SAMMY HAGAR SONGS

  1. Eagles Fly.....I can't believe this song doesn't get more love. A very passionate tune.

  2. Heavy Metal.....The title alone screams that it is a Buddah favorite.

  3. There's Only One Way to Rock.....And Sammy knows how as well as anyone.

  4. Give to Live.....I was glad he played this jam when I saw him live last year. A better concert than the Van Halen show I saw the month before. Yes, really.

  5. I can't Drive 55.....Me either Sammy...me either. Great road trip cut.

  6. Your Love is Driving Me Crazy.....Nobody has more fun performing than Sammy.

  7. I'll Fall in Love Again.....A nice standard tune from his successful 80's run.

  8. Three Lock Box.....No way I am leaving this gem off the list. It's classic Sammy.
  9. Mas Tequila.....Never liked tequila, but love it's tribute song.
10. I Don't Need Love.....Don't listen to him, Everybody need some love. But listen to the song, please.
11. Rock and Roll Weekend.....Every damn weekend! I can't get enough of this.
12. Remember the Heroes.....This is a just a flat out beautiful song. Show it some love.
13. Baby's on Fire.....From the popular "Standing Hampton" album.
14. Standin' at the Same Ol' Crossroads.....Strap on the headset for the "I Never Said Goodbye" album. That's where this can be found.
15. Winner Takes it All.....I feel like this was on a movie soundtrack, but I can't remember shit.
tie: Two Sides of Love....I like it too much to not give it a shout out.

UNDERRATED SONG: In the Room.....No question, it's his sexy jam.

OVERRATED SONG: Shag.....I don't hate it....just my least favorite of his hits.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: High Hopes.....It has some stellar guitar riffs and good lyrics.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I really lean toward the one that got me into his music, "Three Lock Box" album. Honorable mentions to "Standing Hampton" and "I Never Said Goodbye".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 POLICE SONGS

  1. Roxanne.....Oh, the pitch in his voice. An instant classic.

  2. Don't Stand So Close (86).....It's a better, more dreamy remixed sound than the original.

  3. Every Breath You Take.....A true stalker song. Creepy good.

  4. King of Pain.....This should be the title of my first comedy CD.

  5. Every Little Thing She Does is Magic.....Great lyrics. And Sting is a big time vocalist.

  6. Message in a Bottle.....Message received. One of their best.

  7. De Do Do Do Do De Da Da Da.....Only The Police could get by with this and it still be good.

  8. Don't Stand So Close (original).....Could not omit an outstanding tune just because I am a bigger fan of a newer version.

  9. Synchronicity II.....Musically sold as hell.

10. Invisible Sun.....I always gave it more respect than FM radio ever did.

11. Can't Stand Losing You.....Ah, another love song gone bad.

12. So Lonely.....An early hit that I will never forget.

13. Walking on the Moon.....There just isn't many trio bands that top these guys. Rush, Jimi Hendrix Experience, and ZZ Top come to mind.

14. Spirits in the Material World.....Should have ranked this gem higher.

15. Wrapped Around Your Finger.....Great musical words by a great band.

tie: Demolition Man.....I like this song more than most probably do. Give it a try.

UNDERRATED SONG: Synchronicity I.....Obviously not quite as good as II, but still a worthy listen.
OVERRATED SONG: Omega Man.....It somehow got on my nerves from the beginning.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Murder by Numbers.....It's got a funky sound. Love the tempo and the slower beat.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I want to call it a tie. "Synchronicity" got a lot of play time with me back in the day, but I am going with the very impressive "Ghost in the Machine".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 KANSAS SONGS

  1. Carry On My Wayward Son.....It drops in at number 22 on my original 70's Geek List.

  2. Point of No Return.....Another one I am fond of enough for it to land in the top 100 at #77.

  3. Dust in the Wind.....One of greatest masterpiece ballads ever recorded.

  4. Portrait (He Knew).....This song just fills my rock and roll heart.

  5. Hold On.....Sung like a champ. Thanks Steve Walsh.

  6. Fight Fire With Fire.....The single broke into the charts in 1983 at number 56.

  7. Play the Game Tonight.....Probably their best tune past the obvious first three.

  8. People of the Southwind.....It's just got good catchy music.

  9. Song For America.....I recall it as a very lengthy song when I saw them live a few years ago.

10. Nobody's Home.....Very soulful cut.

11. Can I Tell You.....This one rocks harder than most of what they do.

12. Got to Rock On.....I was instantly hooked when I first heard it.

13. Paradox......The energetic orchestra music takes center stage on this.

14. What's on My Mind.....Great vocals with classic guitars.

15. Icarus (Born on the Wings of Steel).....Very solid song with the fiddle taking it all the way.
tie: Sparks of the Tempest.....Shout out to fellow Kansas fan Scott Long for reminding me of this beauty.
tie: Belexes.....It's a hard rockin' jam that I have to acknowledge.

UNDERRATED SONG: The Wall.....This song is no big secret to true Kansas fans.

OVERRATED SONG: The Pinnacle.....Well, one of more likeable songs had to get the Buddah ax. Sorry. No I'm not.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Miracles Out of Nowhere.....The slightly hidden gem from "Leftoverture".

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I love "Point of No Return" and it's album cover, giving it the edge over the "Leftoverture" record.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 DOOBIE BROTHERS SONGS

  1. Black Water.....Hands down, my all-time favorite of theirs.

  2. China Grove.....These guys wrote some good pure music.

  3. Long Train Runnin'.....One of the first songs that I was Doobie fan of.

  4. Listen to the Music.....Might just be the most recognizable tune they have.

  5. Rockin' Down the Highway.....It's a good rockin' traveling cut, for sure.

  6. Jesus is Just Alright.....I like a song about Jesus?

  7. What a Fool Believes.....It's got a great beat. Great vocals too.

  8. It Keeps You Running.....It's a goovin' track with a nice beat. 

  9. Takin' it to the Streets.....Could have bumped it up a couple of spots.

10. Real Love.....A latter days hit from the "One Step Closer" album.

11. Take Me in Your Arms.....The ones I really like are falling off a bit starting about here.
12. Minute By Minute.....It's a little bit of a repeating song, but still decent.
13. The Doctor.....It grew on me over the years.
14. Another Park, Another Sunday.....It has an old 60's feel to it.
15. Dangerous.....I like the sax sound and it's an upbeat tune.

UNDERRATED SONG: You Belong to Me.....Released later in their career, so not quite as popular with fans, but it is a good song.
OVERRATED SONG: One Step Closer.....I think the lyrics are just too simple to keep my interest in listening to it very often.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: South City Midnight Lady.....It has some energy. You can find it on "The Captain and Me" album.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Ionly own a greatest hits CD, But my pick is "Toulouse Street". A lot of my picks are on this one.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 SUPERTRAMP SONGS

  1. The Logical Song.....Probably their more widely know tune to date.

  2. Child of Vision.....Big dark horse pick, right here. It is musically brilliant!

  3. Goodbye Stranger.....If there has ever been a sing along for this group, this is it.

  4. School.....This is the song that got me turned on to the band. Old school.

  5. Breakfast in America.....From the self titled classic album
  6. Take the Long Way Home....Great vocals on a big time hit single.
  7. Just Another Nervous Wreck.....Good lyrics on a song that continues to build as it goes.
  8. Gone Hollywood.....Yeah, another "Breakfast in America" gem. It's the opening track.
  9. Cannonball.....Roger Hodgson's piano skills are unmatched.
10. Dreamer.....It's a can't miss top 10 on any Supertramp song list.
11. Give a Little Bit.....I don't dig it as much as most fans, but still good.
12. Bloody Well Right.....Well, could they possibly be British?
13. Lord is it Mine.....Beautiful singing on a ballad tune.
14. Sister Moonshine.....It's a pretty funky listen for the sound you usually hear.
15. Even in the Quietest Moments.....It nearly did not made the cut.

UNDERRATED SONG: Oh darling.....I tried not to pick yet another one from the Breakfast album. Ooops!

OVERRATED SONG: It's Raining Again.....Should have been called It's Annoying Again.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Casual Conversations.....It's a beauty, but a mellow tune.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Big surprise..."Breakfast in America". It's a solid choice from top to bottom. And I've owned it on vinyl, cassette, CD and yes, I also had the 8-track.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 THIN LIZZY SONGS

  1. Boys Are Back in Town.....Once upon a time this was my number 1 song ever. I still dig it.

  2. The Cowboy Song.....Without a doubt, a great song in rock history.

  3. Jailbreak.....Not to be confused with AC/DC's Jailbreak. An outstanding tune, none the less.

  4. Waiting For an Alibi.....Phil Lynott was one of my favorite musicians...and it's this stuff.

  5. Whiskey in the Jar.....One of their identifying cuts. Metallica rocked it a little harder.

  6. Don't Believe a Word.....Lynott was a decent singer too. Evidence is right here.

  7. Angel From the Coast.....The guitar play stands out on this one.

  8. Running Back.....One of the reasons the "Jailbreak" album is so popular.

  9. Johnny.....Solid bass guitar from the album with outstanding art work. "Johnny the Fox".

10. Bad Reputation.....It's just hard driving rock song.

11. Rosalie.....Could have ranked it in top 10. It's that good.

12. The Rocker.....The Rocker rocks out!

13. Emerald.....Lyrically sound with blazing guitar riffs though out.

14. Cold Sweat.....A sweaty favorite among Lizzy fans.

15. Do Anything You Want to.....The last pick wasn't easy. The hits have dropped off. But this is a catchy track to end with.

UNDERRATED SONG: Warriors.....This song deserves a bit more respect. It's right smack in the middle of "Jailbreak".

OVERRATED SONG: Dancing in the Moonlight.....While Phil Lynott vocals are top notch, I just don't care for the tempo. Sort of ashamed as a fan I don't like it a lot.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Broken Dreams.....I'm picking it for the great bluesy sound and feel it has. Throw on a headset and give it a chance.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: 1976 was a stellar year for rock albums, and this band had some decent records. But nothing they ever recorded beats "Jailbreak".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 GEORGE HARRISON SONGS

  1. Crackerbox Palace.....Not a song most would pick, but I like it's lyrics sound a lot.

  2. Give Me Life (Peace on Earth).....A fitting tune from the man known as the quiet Beatle.

  3. Blow Away.....An easy pick from the best guitar playing Beatle.

  4. If Not For You.....It's a Bob Dylan cover done better by George...of course.

  5. What is Life.....Possibly his most famous song out there.

  6. All These Years Ago.....It's a beautiful tribute song to John Lennon released in 1981.
  7. My Sweet Lord.....Songs like this seem to tell the tale, just maybe, he was the nicest Beatle?
  8. Got My Mind Set on You.....A decent song, but for many, crushed by Weird Al Yankovic.
  9. Isn't it a Pity.....This is a truly great song for a 7:00 minute song.  From "All Things Must Pass" album from way back in 1970.
10. When We Was Fab.....Yes, a tune he wrote actually as a joke about The Beatles years. Fascinating gem.
11. If You Believe.....This seems to be a little known underrated single. Must be why I originally had it as his "underrated song".
12. Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let it Roll).....Not sure who Frankie is, but his song is groovyish.
13. Any Road.....It has a folk music sound, yet it still bleeds of George Harrison. Very rare.
14. Cloud 9.....A song good enough to name the album after.
15. Something.....This is the lone Beatle cover tune on the list. It's a beautiful song that reminds me of my wife. So, sentimental pick, right here.

UNDERRATED SONG: If You Believe.....The title tells you it's an inspiring cut. Solid music.
OVERRATED SONG: Rising Sun.....There had to be one turd in the punchbowl.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Dream Away.....To be honest, I didn't know this song before I began researching for the list.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I have never owned a Harrison album...ever. I did like "Brainwashed" and "Cloud 9" a little bit. But "All Things Must Pass" has plenty of good Harrison material, so much that it smells of a greatest hits album. Either way that's my selection.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 PAUL MCCARTNEY SONGS

  1. Band on the Run.....A number one song in 1973 for 8 weeks speaks for itself.

  2. Live and Let Die.....A James Bond soundtrack jam...and a dandy.

  3. Jet.....A great cut from that highly successful "Band on the Run" album.

  4. Listen to What the Man Said.....The man was right. Nice tune. Nice lyrics.

  5. With a Little Luck.....Good luck was the luck he had with this pick.

  6. Nineteen Hundred Eighty Five.....A song about the future? Great piano skills and singing.
  7. Uncle Albert Haisley.....Story time about some dude's uncle Al.
  8. Rock Show.....A tribute song to rock and roll shows.
  9. Maybe I'm Amazed.....It's nearly too mellow for me, but the lyrics are solid.
10. Let Me Roll It.....Starts out like a slow song from the 50's...then the guitars kick in. Stellar.
11. Hi , Hi, Hi.....Simple as hell, but it somehow shines bright.....or is he just speaking of getting high?
12. Coming Up.....Good McCartney song, with horns to boot.
13. Dance Tonight.....Guess what? This guy is as a talented song writer as there ever was.
14. Another Day.....Another day, another hit tune.
15. Let 'Em In.....Has a marching band flavor and a prominent trumpet mid way thru.
tie: Goodnight Tonight.....A blast from 1979. Listen. You'll immediately recognize it.

UNDERRATED SONG: Helen Wheels.....Although widely well know, I think it's really one of his top 5 songs.

OVERRATED SONG: Silly Love Songs.....The title alone allows me say no more.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Junior's Farm.....I think it gets more radio airwave time today than it ever did in the 70's. It's one of my favorites so much it would have landed at #4 had I not threw it in here.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I never found any vinyl record of his...and I tried...that is better than "Band on the Run".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 JOHN LENNON SONGS

  1. Imagine.....looking back after his death....seems ironic. Good song though.

  2. Instant Karma.....Instant like.

  3. Mind Games.....Great words and meaning. One of his best solo efforts.

  4. Whatever Gets You Through the Night.....This song...every time I hear it.

  5. Watching the Wheels.....This was musical perfection.

  6. I'm Losing You.....Cheap Trick joined him. Great video footage to go with it.

  7. Cold Turkey.....It's a funky and fun song.

  8. #9 Dream.....Complete with a dreamy musical background.

  9. Nobody Told Me.....Taking an old cliché and making a nice hit song with it.

10. (Just Like) Starting Over.....One of his most popular solo singles.

11. Woman.....Is he singing about Yoko? Probably so.

12. Power to the People.....A powerful melody.

13. Working Class Hero.....It's got some good lyrics.

14. Don't Let Me Down.....It's a Beatles cover. Done great acoustically.

15. The Ballad of John and Yoko.....Everyone know this classic.

tie: Real Love.....A mellow tune but I like it a lot.

UNDERRATED SONG: Give Peace a Chance.....Another one of those ironic tunes, considering...
OVERRATED SONG: Borrowed Time.....I just don't like the damn song!
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Stand By Me.....It's a cover, but this is a great version sung with passion.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: "Double Fantasy" all the way. It has four of my top songs on it.