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.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN SONGS

  1. Born to Run.....His rock & roll theme. His anthem. His staple song. Period.
  2. Cover Me.....He gives it his all once he hits the stage. This is one example.
  3. Dancing in the Dark.....Big hit from "Born in the U.S.A.".

  4. Born in the U.S.A......Put born in the title and you got another Springsteen masterpiece.

  5. Thunder Road.....This was a song that made me more of a fan in the late 70's.

  6. Glory Days.....Word on the Rock and Roll street is he quit performing this live.

  7. Hungry Heart.....A song for young lovers? Pretty much.

  8. I'm Goin' Down.....Raw guitars on this 80's prime cut.

  9. My Hometown.....A nice ballad for small town folk.
10. Badlands.....Badassland song is more like it.
11. Tenth Avenue Freeze Out.....A song that took me many a years to feel it.
12. I'm on Fire.....I always picture him in a video going up in flames. Sorry...kind of.
13. Tunnel of Love.....Groovy lyrics. It has gained a lot of FM radio air time in recent years.
14. Human Touch.....A latter days big hit.
15. Prove it All Night.....Just makes the list. Much respect for this song.
tie: The Rising.....I believe this was written in honor of 9/11.

UNDERRATED SONG: No Surrender.....I surrender to this every time. Great tune.
OVERRATED SONG: The River.....Listening to it now to be sure I still hate it. Well, I printed it didn't I?
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Bobby Jean.....It's got that feel of the girl next door about it. Also the ninth song I've acknowledged from the same album. I am almost ashamed that I didn't do a broader song search. It is a great album.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I'd be pretty damn ridiculous if I didn't pick "Born in the U.S.A.", So I am. Second place vinyl ribbon to "Darkness on the Edge of Town".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 YES SONGS

  1. Owner of a Lonely Heart.....A stellar 80's song by any band from that era.

  2. Leave It.....Geez, these guys are an underrated group if there ever was one. 

  3. Roundabout.....The song that got their rock and roll hooks into me.

  4. Changes.....One of those songs that got them a whole new generation of listeners.

  5. It Can Happen.....A big hit from the "90125" record. 

  6. Rhythm of Love.....The very first track from "Big Generator" smacks you hard.

  7. I've Seen All Good People.....Old style Yes at it's best.

  8. Long Distance Runaround.....This got em on the rock and roll map.

  9. The Fish (Schinlera Praematures).....Who doesn't like a good fish tune?

10. Yours is No Disgrace.....Another fine cut out of the 70's.

11. Love Will Find a Way.....Great lyrics and solid vocals make it a sound pick.

12. America.....Off the "Yesterdays" album, one of many albums with great art work.

13. Make It Easy.....A solid track on the "90125" album.

14. Our Song.....It has that classic Yes sound. Great vocals too.

15. Hold On.....It's my dark horse selection. You Yes fans know it and like it.

UNDERRATED SONG: Shoot High Aim Low.....Great beat. Slap on a headset and try it out on the ears.

OVERRATED SONG: Saving My Heart.....No thanks, Yes.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: South Side of the Sky.....Wind blowing, mind blowing. Enjoy.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I don't want to pick just one. I really want to say "Fragile", but I keep going back to the "90125". It's loaded with great music.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 SCORPIONS SONGS

  1. The Zoo.....Without a doubt, a rock and roll classic.

  2. Rock You Like a Hurricane.....Their biggest hit and who can resist Klaus singing 'rochin' like a hurricane' with his true German accent?

  3. Wind of Change.....It's a dreamy close your eyes kinda tune.

  4. Arizona.....The first time I heard this rocker I was in love.

  5. Big City Nights.....Outstanding vocal by rock star, Klaus Meine.

  6. No One Like You.....It slowly crept into the spotlight as a Scorps fav over the course of time.

  7. Blackout.....Even the breaking glass sound effects rule on this energetic song.

  8. Rhythm of Love.....It's a truly sexy jam.

  9. You Give Me All I Need.....It doesn't rock hard, because it doesn't have to.

10. Send Me an Angel.....This hit is a top 10 for me with these great lyrics.

11. Still Loving You.....A solid stand by listen any day of the week.

12. Can't Explain.....Old school Scorpions right here.

13. Can't Live Without You.....Guitar riffs abound throughout.

14. Bad Boys Running Wild.....Running wild for 50 plus years now. Amazing feat!

15. Dynamite.....Nothing fancy here, but this one will blow you away. 

tie: Tease Me Please Me.....Can't exclude this gem. Is it Rock & Roll Hall of Fame time yet?

UNDERRATED SONG: Longdrive.....A forgotten tune from the 70's.

OVERRATED SONG: Holiday.....I just don't like holiday songs by any rock band.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Believe in Love.....As close to a ballad as they've got. Give it a listen some time.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Not even gonna give it another thought..."Blackout"! It's rocks from top to bottom. End of story...okay, "Love at First Sting would have been a good pick too.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 JUDAS PRIEST SONGS

  1. Living After Midnight.....A big time rock anthem!

  2. You've Got Another Thing Coming.....One of their finest.

  3. Heading Out to the Highway.....An obvious good road trip tune.

  4. Breakin' the Law.....Sing along, criminal minds.

  5. Hell Bent For Leather.....And these guys don the leather!

  6. Green Manalishi.....Funky title originally performed by...wait for it...Fleetwood Mac.

  7. Screaming For Vengeance.....Rob Halford screams  like he means it.

  8. Tyrant.....Classic hard rockin' Priest.

  9. Turbo Lover.....Weird lyrics, but it works.

10. Electric Eye.....I know, a solid pick. Great guitar work as always.

11. The Sentinel.....Rob belts it out...underrated song for sure.

12. Hell Patrol.....Another hidden gem.

13. Rapid Fire.....The number one track on the "British Steel' album.

14. Rocka Rolla.....Nice tune from the self titled bottle cap cover album.

15. Reckless.....If you are a hard rocking metal fan you like this band and this cut.

tie: Metal Gods.....Yes they are!

UNDERRATED SONG: Diamonds and Rust.....While it's pretty well known, I thought flew under the rock and roll radar a bit.

OVERRATED SONG: The Hellion.....Hell no! Not quite my jam.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Victim of Changes.....Should have been one of their bigger hits.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: "Screaming For Vengeance" is a great one. However, I am putting a shiny star on one from my personal collection, "British Steel". 

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 TED NUGENT SONGS

  1. Stranglehold......All it took was seeing him perform this live in 1980 to call it my #1.
  2. Cat Scratch Fever.....Catchy as hell. So catchy my brother actually had Cat Scratch Fever!
  3. Free For All.....A true Nugent staple tune.
  4. Great White Buffalo.....A nice story telling beauty.
  5. Wang Dang Sweet Poontang.....Who hasn't sang along to this lady parts anthem?
  6. Motor City Madhouse.....A tribute to Detroit and a madhouse of a song.
  7. Hey Baby.....A slight bluesy beat and Ted shows a little singing skills.
  8. Dog Eat Dog.....One of his first songs I remember hearing.
  9. Paralyzed.....If you like screaming guitars, this one screams.
10. Fred Bear.....Leave Fred alone. He's just chillin'.
11. State of Shock.....Not the best lyrics ever written, but holy shit this song rocks.
12. Writing on the Wall.....Almost landed in the "Diamond in the Rough" spot. Deserves more rock and roll respect.
13. Yank Me, Crank Me.....Some wild lyrics with some solid guitars.
14. Baby Please Don't Go.....A jazzy blues flavor. It goes back to the Amboy Dukes band days.
15. Snake Skin Cowboys.....I hate snakes...but not this tune.
tie: Little Miss Dangerous.....Had to make room for a song that is so different for Ted, yet good.

UNDERRATED SONG: Satisfied.....A gem from the underrated "State of Shock" album.
OVERRATED SONG: Wango Tango.....On my list of songs I hate. Not even lying.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: I Want to Tell You
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I try to stay away from live albums because it's like picking a greatest hits record. However, after giving consideration to "Free-For-All" I gotta have "Double Live Gonzo" as my pick.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 MOLLY HATCHET SONGS

  1. Flirtin' With Disaster.....It's their obvious signature song.

  2. Beatin' the Odds.....It's a long time Buddah favorite. It rules!

  3. Whiskey Man.....Upbeat and full of rock & roll fire.

  4. Dreams I'll Never See.....An unexpected ballad with great lyrics.

  5. It's All Over Now.....Not a weak spot in this fine tune.

  6. Boogie No More.....I like the guitar and drums blend on this one.

  7. Good Rockin'.....An under appreciated song, in my opinion.

  8. One Man's Pleasure.....Guitar riffs galore!

  9. Satisfied Man.....Danny Joe Brow was a true southern rocker.

10. Fall of the Peacemakers.....A true classic. They often close shows with it.

11. Edge of Sundown.....Great words and a great melody.

12. Jukin' City.....Here's some good rocking guitars.

13. Gator Country.....Good southern twang with a shout out to Skynyrd and Charlie Daniels. 

14. Long Time.....An often forgotten gem.

15. Let the Good Times Roll.....The title says it all. It's a nice little jam.

UNDERRATED SONG: Gunsmoke.....It's got a great and typical Molly Hatchet beat.

OVERRATED SONG: Rag Top Deluxe.....It's not a bad song. I just had a hard time finding one I dislike enough.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Bounty Hunter.....It's no secret to Hatchet fans.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I still believe "Double Trouble Live" is an excellent live album. But my all-time favorite has to be "Flirtin' With Disaster". It's a southern rock masterpiece.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 U.F.O. SONGS

  1. Too Hot to Handle.....Once I heard this on the FM dial I was on the hunt for the album.

  2. Lights Out.....The song that opened my eyes to this group.

  3. Only You Can Rock Me.....Great music, Superb rock and roll lyrics.

  4. We Belong to the Night.....From the underrated "Mechanix" album from 19 and 82.

  5. Rock Bottom.....Might have been their first single to hit the charts.

  6. Doctor, Doctor.....A very medical termy tune. It's on the "Phenomenon" album.

  7. One More For The Rodeo.....Not the hit it should have been.
  8. Let It Roll......It both rocks and rolls.

  9. Ain't No Baby.....Had to add it on, as I originally forgot how good it was. 
10. I'm a Loser.....Stop saying that, Phil Mogg.     

11. Shoot Shoot.....It's a nice groovin' Tune.

12. Lettin' Go.....Michael Schenker is a rock god!

13. Cherry.....Had to give some respect to this one.

14. Try Me.....Get ready for a rare ballad
15. Space Child.....A nice and weird melody.

UNDERRATED SONG: Can You Roll Her.....Yes I can!
tie: The Writer.....Needed a boost from a fellow fan and friend to include this forgotten beauty.

OVERRATED SONG: Love to Love.....Too slow for my ears.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Natural Thing.....This gem is as solid as most anything beyond the number 5 spot on the list.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: "Strangers in the Night" is one of the best live rock albums you can ever hear. But I want a studio record. So, I can go with "Lights Out", "No Place to Run", "Force It" or "No Heavy Petting". All solid albums. But "Obsession" remains my favorite after all of these years.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 BLUE OYSTER CULT SONGS

  1. Don't Fear the Reaper.....Well, you know...it is #3 on my Geek List.

  2. Burnin' For You.....A mid eighties masterpiece.

  3. Godzilla.....Great song, but did not care for the live version I saw a couple of years ago.

  4. Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll.....It seems the hits have already fallen off, But this is good in my book.

  5. I Love the Night.....Almost a ballad. Great vocals for this one.
  6. The Red and the Black.....A killer tune!
  7. This Ain't the Summer of Love.....I always found this to be better than most do.
  8. Subhuman.....Great guitars and riffs.
  9. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence).....From the "Agents of Fortune" album.
10. Black Blade.....A well deserved pick, if I do say so.
11. Flaming Telepaths.....Flaming guitars too.
12. Fire of Unknown Origins.....Another one from the eighties era.
13. Sole Survivor.....Some sole for my rock and roll soul.
14. Seven Screaming Diz-busters
15. Astronomy.....Love me some stars and shit.
tie: Kick out the Jams.....Great live cut!

UNDERRATED SONG: True Confessions.....A hidden gem on the "Agents of Fortune" record.
OVERRATED SONG: Joan Crawford.....It's too weird for me...and I'm weird.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Then Came the Last Days of May.....Strap on the head set and give it a go. Thank me later.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: "Agents of Fortune" gets the nod for the first four songs, alone. "On Your Feet or on Your Knees" live album was in my 8-track collection.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 NAZARETH SONGS

  1. Hair of the Dog.....The great lyrics, and how did they get mast the FCC back in the 70's.

  2. Miss Missery.....I dig the guitar work on this fine cut.

  3. Love Hurts.....The only ballad I recall from them and one of my favorite ballads ever.

  4. Changin' Times.....Can someone say top 40 snub? Nice guitar riffs.

  5. Beggars Day.....I beg you to go listen to this.

  6. Razzamanazz.....A song that with its sound bleeds it's era.

  7. Whiskey Drinkin' Woman.....A slower tempo, but a good tune.

  8. Rose in the Heather.....Under appreciated cut on the "Hair of the Dog" album.

  9. Broken Down Angel.....Good early stuff.

10. Carry Out Feelings.....Nicely performed older gem.

11. This Flight Tonight.....They fly high on this one.

12. Shanghaid in Shanghai.....A catchy groovy track from the "Rampant" record.

13. Woke Up This Morning.....Woke up and liked this beauty of a song.

14. Go Down Fighting.....It's their rock anthem.

15. Bad, Bad Boy.....Tough pick for the last one on the list.

UNDERRATED SONG: My White Bicycle.....Give it a listen. You just might like it.

OVERRATED SONG: Holiday.....It just gets on my nerves.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Kentucky Fried Blues.....Nice hard drivin' bluesy tune.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: The hands down winner without a doubt is "Hair of the Dog".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 QUEEN SONGS

  1. We Rock You/We Are the Champions.....If this song was a booger I'd still pick it.

  2. Bohemian Rhapsody.....Wayne's World anyone?

  3. Fat Bottom Girls.....Another song which stands out in my comedy act.

  4. One Vision.....I like the high energy on this.

  5. I Want it All.....Don't we all?

  6. Somebody to Love.....Freddie was one of the greatest rock and roll singers.

  7. Crazy Little Thing Called Love.....A very catchy tune.

  8. Stone Cold Crazy.....It's the hard rock quality that drew me to this song.

  9. Seven Seas of Rhye.....It's a hard moving cut, to say the least.

10. Tie Your Mother Down......Thank you Brian May for great guitar skills.

11. Keep Yourself Alive.....Ironically, Freddie Mercury did not.

12. Killer Queen.....Sing along kids, It's a beauty.

13. Sheer Heart Attack.....From the album with the great cover, "News of the World".

14. You're My Best Friend.....Kind of sappy, and not my usual style of song. Yet I like it.

15. Somebody To Love....Sing it Freddy!

UNDERRATED SONG: Now I'm Here.....It should have been appreciated a little more. Nice song.

OVERRATED SONG: Another One Bites the Dust.....One of my easiest overrated picks so far.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: It's Late.....Not a big hit, but I dig the guitar play.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: A lot of good music produced over the years. My sentimental pick is "News of the World". The first to albums I bought on the same day was the first Foreigner record and this vinyl wonder.

BUDDAH'S TOP 15 FLEETWOOD MAC SONGS

1. Don't Stop.....One of the bigger hits that vaulted them into fame.

2. Go Your Own Way.....You can't have a top 15 list without it in the top 5.

3. Dreams.....One of many hits from the "Rumors" album.

4. The Chain.....Very popular among many great songs to choose from.

5. Tusk.....The drum, oh the drums. Has a jungle beat for sure.

6. You Make Lovin' Fun.....Many could argue that it is their best song.

7. Rhiannon.....The ladies, Stevie and Christine McVie take center stage on this gem.

8. Landslide.....A great unmatched melody.

9. Hypnotized.....It's a dark horse pick among dozens of good Fleetwood cuts.

10. Say You Love Me.....A bit cliché, but nicely done.

11. Gypsy.....A song that fits the band as well as any other.

12. Hold Me.....Great singing right here.

13. Sara.....Not sure why I picked it...speechless?

14. Never Going Back Again.....I think it is better liked now than in it's hey day.

15. Over My Head.....I could not leave this great tune out in the cold.

tie: Little Lies.....I have always liked it too much.

UNDERRATED SONG: I Don't Want to Know.....I just think it's as good as a lot of their hit singles.

OVERRATED SONG: Say You Will.....I think I got tired of its radio play.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Fireflies.....Stevie Nicks carries this song, plus it has their usual signature beat about it.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: The first untitled album would be a great solid pick, but it would be a shame to not select "Rumors" which has always been the one for me.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 JOURNEY SONGS

  1. Wheel In the Sky.....This came out in 1978. I've said for years now that they peeked here.

  2. Stone In Love.....Great rockin' song from the hit heavy "Escape" album.

  3. Any Way You Want It.....I always think of Dangerfield in the Caddy shack scene.

  4. Just the Same Way.....They sure did enjoy the bass guitar in a lot of their music.

  5. La Do Da .....Simple, yet bold. More bass guitar.

  6. Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'.....It is a sing along of all sing alongs.

  7. Anytime.....A Steve Perry masterpiece tune.

  8. Feeling That Way.....I'm feeling that way too when I hear this on the radio.

  9. They Party is Over.....From that awesome live album "Captured".

10. Don't Stop Believin' .....Overplayed in recent years, but still a strong cut.

11. City of the Angels.....One of their best ballads.

12. Lights.....Steve Perry has a magical voice on this one.

13. Dixie Highway.....Energetic song about a long stretch of road. Also found only on the "Captured album.

14. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart).....Neil Schon is prominent with the guitar.

15. Do You Recall.....I recall skipping a lot of good Journey gems to fit this on the list.

UNDERRATED SONG: Something to Hide.....From my favorite album. See below.

OVERRATED SONG: Stay Awhile.....Boo! Just never got on board with it.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Winds of March.....It follows Something to Hide on "Infinity".

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: The live "Captured" record is extremely good. "Escape" is a great album. But my Journey jam has always been "Infinity".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 STYX SONGS

  1. Renegade.....It flat out rocks more than anything else they did.

  2. Blue Collar Man.....A working man's song, indeed.

  3. Miss America.....This one rocks too. Tommy Shaw is a guitar god.

  4. The Grand Illusion.....One of first albums I ever owned. This is the song that won me over.

  5. Loreli.....My wife's namesake song.

  6. Foolin' Yourself (Angry Young Man).....Great music and first rate lyrics to go with it.

  7. Light Up.....A concert anthem for years.
  8. Suite Madam Blue.....It's got some great sound. It's the last track on "Equinox".
  9. Crystal Ball.....Any song without Dennis DeYoung on lead vocals is better Styx.
10. Come Sail Away.....One of the band's staple songs.
11. Lady.....A standout track from Styx II.
12. Queen of Spades.....It's the quiet tune from "Pieces of Eight".
13. Rockin' the Paradise.....I'm reaching a bit. Picking songs from albums I'm not a big fan of.
14. Too Much Time on My Hands.....It's an upbeat solid tune.
15. Borrowed Time.....The lone pick from the "Cornerstone" record. There are a few decent songs on this album.

UNDERRATED SONG: Superstars.....It's a classy little tune.
OVERRATED SONG: Mr. Roboto.....I spit on this song. If that gives you any idea of my dislike.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Midnight Ride.....Very good cut from the album with the awesome cover, "Equinox". 
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: To be honest, I thought they only had two, maybe three good albums. Give "The Grand Illusion" some love. It is my pick.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 R.E.O. SPEEDWAGON SONGS

  1. Time For Me to Fly.....So good it's in my top 50 from the 70's.

  2. Meet Me on the Mountain.....Why, oh why wasn't this a hit? It's a beauty.

  3. Roll With the Changes.....An obvious go to REO song for this fan.

  4. Back on the Road Again.....It is raw and rocking. From the "Nine Lives" album.

  5. Ridin' the Storm Out.....Only listen to the live version...and with a headset.

  6. Keep Pushin'.....A song to live by. Might be the song that drew me to them.

  7. Only the Strong Survive.....I saw the Nine Lives tour in Springfield. This tune was solid. 

  8. Keep on Loving You.....I had to squeak in a ballad sooner or later.

  9. Heavy on Your Love.....Heavy on the guitars.

10. Don't Let Him Go.....An 80's hit for the ages.

11. Take it on the Run.....Kevin Cronin can belt out the tunes with the best of them.

12. Golden Country.....Gary Richrath's song to outshine the rest of the band.

13. Say You Love Me Or Say Goodnight.....An early hit featuring their signature keyboards.

14. Like You Do.....I dig this oldie. Should have been a much bigger hit song, from the R.E.O. T.W.O. album.

15. Runnin' Blind.....These guys are collectively skilled and just gel together.
tie: Unidentified Flying Tuna Trot....Quite the instrumental tune. And Cronin is a top notch piano player.

UNDERRATED SONG: Blazin' Your Own Trail Again.....It's just a great melody.
OVERRATED SONG: 157 Riverside Avenue.....I only hear the live version which Kevin Cronin quickly gets on your nerves. He talks too much.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Stillness of the Night.....A gem from the "Good Trouble" album.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I listened to them all! Therefore, not an easy pick. "I tore up the "Nine Lives" cassette. The live album was solid. "High Infidelity" was a great 80's listen. But the one I always enjoy most is "You Can Tune a Piano But You Can't Tune a Fish".  

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 JOE WALSH SONGS

  1. Life's Been Good (so far).....#12 on the 70's geek list I wrote, Enough said.

  2. Rocky Mountain Way.....What a guitar genius this guy is. Great lyrics too.

  3. All Night Long.....A the song for the night owls.

  4. Turn to Stone.....I totally love the guitar riffs on this. Can listen over and over.

  5. A Life of Illusion.....A life of great music skills. Thanks, Joe.

  6. Ordinary Average Guy.....The weirdest hit song of all-time? Just maybe.

  7. Meadows.....I think his hits start to drop off a bit here. Just my opinion.

  8. The Confessor.....The guy can make a guitar putty in his magical hands.

  9. Mother Says.....This was done nicely when I saw him live just a couple months ago.

10. At the Station.....Joe is not the best singer, but he sure can butcher English language when he speaks into the microphone between songs.

11. The Bomber.....A long and beautiful tune when witnessed live in concert.

12. Tend My Garden.....A song that had to grow on me and earn my respect over the years.

13. Welcome to the Club.....Greatness with the guitar riffs is all that needs to be said.

14. Midnight Man.....Oops! I just saw this was a James Gang tune. I'm keeping it anyway.

15. Down on the Farm.....It was hard to find a 15th song I liked, but this is it. Its got that twang.

UNDERRATED SONG: Time Out.....It's the guitar play that steals from the lyrics.

OVERRATED SONG: Help Me Thru the Night.....It's slightly boring. Sorry, Joe.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: County Fair.....This dude can genuinely write a song about anything and make it good music.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I think I like "So What" over "But Seriously Folks" by a hair.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 CARS SONGS

  1. Just What I Needed.....Been my Cars song since day one.

  2. Good Times Roll.....Bought the cassette at K-Mart and unwrapped it in their lot and cranked it up for the ride home.

  3. My Best Friend's Girl.....And she used to be mine...

  4. Magic.....The one I turn up loudest. It rocks!

  5. You're All I've Got Tonight.....Another classic from the steering wheel album.

  6. Moving in Stereo.....It's a dreamy sound. The second to last track on their first record.

  7. Bye Bye Love.....These guys were musical geniuses ahead of their time.

  8. Drive.....The lone ballad from the "Heartbeat City" album.
  9. Shake It Up.....I used to crank this up on the way to my 6 week stint at community college.
10. You Might Think.....The video was weird, but you can't stop watching it.
11. Lets Go.....Lots of energy. Very upbeat tune.
12. All Mixed Up.....It has a typical Cars unusual sound, but in a likeable way.
13. Hello Again.....Well, hello!
14. Since You're Gone.....It's the big hit from the "Shake it Up" record.
15. Heartbeat City.....It's a nice story teller song.
tie  Touch and Go.....And they labeled them as a punk rock band because of songs like this one.

UNDERRATED SONG: Cruiser.....I like the beat and the bass helps make the music.
OVERRATED SONG: You Are the Girl.....I don't care for the tempo or singing style on this.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Dangerous Type.....It's got a nice mystic about it.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I liked several of their albums, including "Heartbeat City", "Shake it Up", "Panorama" and Candy-O. However, nothing beats the first untitled steering wheel album. Nearly every song is somewhere on my list.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 EAGLES SONGS

  1. Hotel California.....It's one of my all-time favorite songs by any band.

  2. Already Gone.....Glen Frey is far from the best rock singers, but his voice fits the band.

  3. Life in the Fastlane.....Great lyrics for energetic tune.

  4. Take It Easy.....This song made Winslow, AZ famous. Good road trip song too.

  5. One of These Nights.....A great melody and a staple song.

  6. Take It To the Limit.....Great singing on this gem.

  7. Lyin' Eyes.....A sad bur often true story.

  8. Peaceful Easy Feeling.....It's a mellow song to calm anyone's nerves.

  9. The Long Run.....From a great classic album of the same name.

10. Heartache Tonight.....It's a solid sing along piece.

11. Tequila Sunrise.....More great singing by Frey, and my daughter's favorite drink. 

12. Witchy Woman.....Cool, yet slightly dark tune. They made it work for them.

13. Victim of Love.....One of the big hits from the "Hotel California" record.

14. Desperado.....Pure vocals make this a winner.

15. In the City.....I nearly omitted this fine tune. Great guitars, right here.

tie  I Can't Tell You Why.....Don Henley is more than just a drummer. Great song writer too.

UNDERRATED SONG: The Best of My Love.....It's a minor hit from the 70's, but I think it is a strong tune that could have been a bigger hit.

OVERRATED SONG: James Dean.....A horrible, horrible idea.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Those Shoes.....It has a nice beat to it.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Most would pick the "Hotel California" or "On the Border" albums. I took a dark horse and decided on "The Long Run". There is just a lot of solid music on it.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (E.L.O.) SONGS

  1. Turn to Stone.....Always been my favorite. The rest are a distant away.

  2. Evil Woman.....A sentimental favorite. I sing it as part of my standup.

  3. Do Ya.....It just jams.

  4. Ma-Ma-Ma Belle.....Jeff Lynne is one of my favorite musicians and can play guitar.

  5. Strange Magic.....Strange afro, Jeff. But I totally dig it.

  6. Livin' Thing.....Complete with violins to finish off a great tune.

  7. Fire on High. Think Wide, World of Sports theme music...and the agony of defeat.

  8. Don't Bring Me Down.....I don't know of a more  upbeat song that they do.

  9. Sweet Talkin' Woman.....spoken word and melodies. Oh, and more Jeff Lynne afro.

10. Can't Get You Out of My Head.....A slower tempo tune, but still worthy of a top 15.

11. Shine a Little Love.....A high energy head knocker.

12. Rock and Roll is King.....A great song title deserves a little respect for the list.
13. Showdown.....A fine tuned song for any showdown.
14. All Over the World.....Just when I thought they put their best music behind, out comes this little gem.
15. Rockaria!.....Opera style singing to begin and then...BOOM! GUITARS!

UNDERRATED SONG: Roll Over Beethoven.....No other band has a better cover of this tune.
OVERRATED SONG: Telephone Line.....Not bad. It's just a little weird.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: The Diary of Horace the Wimp.....It's a beauty that gets a little FM radio love...but not quite enough.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Tough call, but it's  "Ole' ELO" for the win.

BUDDAH'S TOP 15 BEATLES SONGS

  1. Come Together.....I like the latter stuff more than early Beatles.

  2. While My Guitar Gently Weeps.....*Buddah bows to George Harrison* My favorite Beatle.

  3. A Hard Days Night.....So good they made a movie by this title.

  4. Revolution.....It speaks what Lennon seemed to be all about.

  5. Helter Skelter.....Popularized by none other than Charles Manson? Many artists covered it.

  6. A Day in the Life.....It's a great story, and is still played widely on classic rock stations.

  7. I am the Walrus.....It's a catchy tune. I can't help but sing with it.

  8. Get Back.....For the harder rockin' Beatle fan.

  9. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.....This may be the album that got me listening to them more.

10. I Saw Her Standing There.....Pump up the volume for this high energy song.
11. Magical Mystery Tour.....It's a groovy, hippie kind of tune.
12. Day Tripper.....When I was a kid I thought this was the Monkees. Dumb kid.
13. Eight Days a Week.....Who's counting?
14. Help!.....A very early hit, and full of spunk.
15. Paperback Writer.....This one grew on me over the years. I really dig it these days.

UNDERRATED SONG: Something.....A nice melody, and romantic type of song.

OVERRATED SONG: Hey Jude.....I know, BOLD. Might have been too overplayed over the years. I think Ringo's nose gets in the way too much. What ever that means.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Hey Bulldog.....It comes at you...like a bulldog.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: Where does one start. "The White Album", "Sgt Pepper"? I went with an old stand by, "Abbey Road".

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 DOORS SONGS

  1. Roadhouse Blues.....Yes, it has a blues flavor about it. Harmonica tune.

  2. Love Her Madly.....I can't say enough about this song. It speaks to me.

  3. Love Me Two Times.....More good love from Jim and company.

  4. Break on Through.....I like the message here.

  5. Hello, I Love You.....I think any title with love in it would be a hit for them.

  6. Light My Fire.....A nice catchy cliché cut.

  7. Peace Frog.....This song is true greatness and feels very 60's.

  8. Riders on the Storm....The first song I remember hearing from them. I was about 6.

  9. Back Door Man.....Oh, the dirty mind runs wild on this one.

10. People Are Strange.....Jim, you have no idea. You should have stuck around longer.

11. Touch Me.....Yes, do, please.

12. Soul Kitchen.....What a cool title for a cool song. The organ dominates this tune.

13. Wild Child.....John Densmore is an overlooked rock and roll drummer.

14. Strange Days.....Every day with Jim Morrison had to be a little strange.

15. Take it as it Comes.....I never hear it get any radio play, but it should.

UNDERRATED SONG: The Unknown Soldier.....It's an creepy, yet dark tale of a soldier.

OVERRATED SONG: L.A. Woman.....It's nails on a chalkboard for me. Way too repetitive.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Ghost Song.....It has a beat like no other song they ever made. 

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: The "Morrison Hotel" is good, but "The Doors" stands out more than any other album they put out.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL SONGS

  1. Fortunate Son.....It's only downfall is it has that Vietnam stigma attached to it.

  2. Bad Moon Rising.....One of the songs that got me into them as a youngster.

  3. Who'll Stop the Rain.....Good rainy day or sunny day tune.

  4. Up and Around the Bend.....John Fogerty has a distinctive voice, for sure.

  5. Green River.....Somehow, I never remembered hearing this until the 80's.

  6. Have You Ever Seen the Rain?.....They should have written more songs about rain.

  7. Run Through the Jungle.....It's a catchy classic little diamond of a song.

  8. Down on the Corner.....Howdy in the street cracks me up.

  9. Travelin' Band.....A signature song by some groovy 60's hippies.

10. Born on the Bayou.....Ragin' Cajun flavor.

11. Lookin' Out My Back Door.....Only song known with a reference to my home state, Illinois.

12. Proud Mary.....Sorry, Ike and Tina, this one's a smidge better.

13. Heard it Through the Grapevine.....Yeah, I think California raisins too.

14. Sweet Hitch-hiker.....Surprised this wasn't a bigger hit.

15. Suzy Q.....An early hit for these boys.

UNDERRATED SONG: Hey Tonight.....I believe it is nearly as good as my last 12.
OVERRATED SONG: Midnight Special.....It's a little too twangy, folksy for me.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Commotion.....I have to admit, I found this and barely remember it. DAMN SIXTIES!
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: It doesn't have my top 2 songs on it but I am going with "Cosmo's Factory". It's a solid pick.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 ZZ TOP SONGS

  1. Heard it on the X.....Surprise! No one would pick this as their #1 but me.

  2. Tush.....If I had a complaint it would be I wish it was longer than 2:13.

  3. LaGrange.....Some of the best guitar work in the biz on this fine piece of art.

  4. My Head's in Mississippi.....One song they nailed to perfection when I caught them live.

  5. Waiting For the Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago.....I always think of them as one song.

  6. I Thank You.....It's upbeat and thankful?

  7. I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide.....And I'm a true fan of this beautiful cut.

  8. Sharp Dressed Man.....Everybody's crazy....about a sharp dressed song.

  9. Got Me Under Pressure.....One of the star tracks of the "Eliminator' album.

10. Gimme All Your Lovin'.....It kicks off the "Eliminator" record nicely.

11. Cheap Sunglasses.....Great guitar riffs by Dusty and Billy throughout this tune.

12. Pearl Necklace.....BOOM! Another gem they were flawless on live a few years ago.

13. Legs.....The FM radio jocks wore this out for a good decade. But it has staying power.

14. Planet of Women.....I had to have this fine musical bit on the list.

15. Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers.....I skipped out on a few great songs to have this classic on the list. Apologies to: Sleeping Bag, Doubleback. Rough Boy, and Backdoor Love Affair.

UNDERRATED SONG: Balinese.....Not sure I totally get the song but it does have great sound.
OVERRATED SONG: Liva Las Vegas.....It was garbage when Elvis recorded it, and they did it no justice decades later. Honorable mention to Pincushion.
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: If I Could Only Flag Her Down.....It just has a great sound. From the "Afterburner" record. It just knocked off Certified Blues from the 1st album.
ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: "Fandango' was my first reaction and stays as my pick, with all due respect to the "Tres Hombres" and "Afterburner" albums.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND SONGS

  1. Turn the Page.....It's my Seger go to song.

  2. Old Time Rock and Roll.....Holy crap, the radio waves ran it into the ground, still great.

  3. Katmandu.....A nice traveling tune. But I can never find it on my GPS.

  4. Travelin' Band/Beautiful Loser.....Speaking of some good traveling music.

  5. Night Moves.....I think when I was about 14 this was my favorite song at some point.

  6. Ramblin' Gamblin' Man.....Typical Bob flavor for your rockin' soul.

  7. Hollywood Nights.....I first heard this as a cut from a soundtrack of a Tony Danza flick.

  8. Still the Same.....Great song writing, Bob! I always dig this one.

  9. Mainstreet.....Is it maybe...the original stalker song.

10. Her Strut.....A song about a woman's strut? I'm all in.

11. Feel Like a Number.....A great melody from a great artist.

12. Rock and Roll Never Forgets.....More Seger anthems! *Buddah flicks imaginary lighter*

13. Nine Tonight.....It's a pretty catchy tune.

14. Fire Down Below.....One of many good songs from "Night Moves".

15. Fire Lake.....Bob tells a good story right here from this 80's classic.

UNDERRATED SONG: tie: Sunspot Baby & Brave Stranger.....A couple of deeper cuts that you don't hear much from, but you would recognize both of them.

OVERRATED SONG: Like a Rock.....I think the truck commercials killed the song for me.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Sunburst.....A slow groovin' cut from the "Night Moves" album.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: "Live Bullet" comes to mind, but 'Night Moves" was one of the first 8-tracks I owned. So, I got to give respect to the mid-song clicking for this one. 

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 JOHN MELLENCAMP SONGS

  1. Pop Singer.....Would probably not be anybody else's number 1 choice.

  2. Play Guitar.....Almost landed in the number 1 spot. I love it that much.

  3. Love and Happiness.....Johnny playin' that guitar like a skilled craftsman.

  4. Crumblin' Down.....A constant radio hit. It hits well with this fan.

  5. Hurts So Good.....One of the first songs of his I liked.

  6. Cherry Bomb.....This guy is one of the best song writers of my time.

  7. Lonely Ol' Nights.....Great lyrics from a great rock singer.

  8. Rain on the Scarecrow.....My daughter's words at age 3 "blood on the cow".

  9. R.OC.K. in the U.S.A......Another strong rock anthem from an American Idol.

10. Close Enough.....Good cut from "American Fool".

11. Jack and Diane.....It just might be his most popular song.

12. What If I Came Knocking.....A nice latter days single.

13. Ain't Even Done With the Night.....It grew on me, but took a while.

14. I Need a Lover.....Smokin' hot tune!

15. Check It Out.....There's a great video out there with old black and white footage. Check it out. See what I did there. Never mind.

tie: Human Wheels.....One of those recent songs of his I couldn't help but instantly like.

UNDERRATED SONG: Thundering Hearts.....Almost threw it in the top 15, but it is a song from yester year that you won't hear on the FM dial too often these days.

'OVERRATED SONG: Pink Houses.....No one wants to live in a pink friggin' house, Johnny boy!

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: China Girl.....Somewhat of a hit in the mid eighties. Never hear it on today's radio.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I gotta go with "American Fool" from the Cougar days. It's the one that caught my attention to him. I Played that cassette over and over. Much consideration given to 'Scarecrow", "Uh- huh" and "Lonesome Jubilee" too.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 TOM PETTY SONGS

  1. I Won't Back Down.....I try to live by this...but not too "I need bail money" over the top.

  2. Free Fallin'.....It's a turn up the volume and sing along kind of song.

  3. Learning to Fly....An instant classic for this Petty fan.

  4. Into the Great Wide Open.....One of his top songs. Period.

  5. Refugee.....This may be that one song that got me hooked.
  6. Runnin' Down a Dream.....Talk about an uplifting tune. It's got a good tempo.
  7. Breakdown.....Lyrically sound as any other song he has written.
  8. You Got Lucky.....I used to sing it to my wife back when she was more of a fan of me.
  9. Don't Do Me Like That.....Could have easily had it higher on the list.
10. Don't Come Around Here No More.....More great lyrics and good guitar play to with it.
11. Mary Jane's Last Dance.....Who doesn't want to crank it up and sing it loud.
12. American Girl.....It has meaning that people can relate to.
13. Jammin' Me.....Hearing "Take back Vanessa Redgrave. Take back Joe Piscopo. Take back Eddie Murphy. Give em all some place to go" gets me every time. 
14. Stop Draggin' My Heart Around.....A rock solid duet with Stevie Nicks as a 7 inch vinyl record in 1981
15. The Waiting.....Is the hardest part, indeed. Can't wait to hear the "Hard Promises' album.
tie: The Last DJ.....The lone song on the list from the new millennium. I can think of 5 great tunes I passed up to squeeze in this track.

UNDERRATED SONG: Honey Bee.....I highly recommend this tune from the "Wildflowers" album. It has a great easy listening flavor about it.

OVERRATED SONG: Listen to Her Heart.....I actually like it. I was just looking for a top 40 song of his I liked the least.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Hometown Blues.....Yes. it is a bit bluesy...nothing wrong with that. It's a solid cut.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: "Full Moon Fever" has my top two songs on it, so it gets the nod. I do like the early stuff albums from the Heartbreaker days a lot, such as "Damn the Torpedoes", "Hard Promises" and "Long After Dark". "Pack up the Plantation Live!" is a nice album too.

  BUDDAH'S TOP 15 ERIC CLAPTON SONGS

  1. After Midnight.....One of his songs that drew me to him as a solo artist.

  2. Layla (unplugged).....In a word, the unplugged version is...sexy.

  3. Cocaine.....Never tried it, but I am into the song.

  4. She's Waiting.....Many don't give him credit, but he is a decent singer.

  5. Forever Man.....I think its easily one of his best cuts.

  6. I Can't Stand It.....Oh my, the classic Clapton guitar.

  7. Pretending.....Still a radio favorite, and rightfully so. 

  8. Bad Love.....Bad love, good rockin' song.

  9. No Alibis.....Nice lyrics, right here, from the "Journeyman" album.

10. It's in the Way That You Use It.....From "The Color of Money" soundtrack.

11. Wonderful Tonight.....One of my slow dance with the wife songs. It's a beauty.

12. Let It Rain.....Holy guitars! Why didn't I rank this tune higher?

13. I've Got a Rock and Roll Heart.....Nice song from the "Money & Cigarettes" album.

14. Promises.....It's a great little slowed down tune full of great words. Listen to it.

15. Lay Down Sally.....One of his very early hits, and deserves respect in any top 15 list.

tie...Miss You.....I liked it the moment I heard it on the "August" record.

UNDERRATED SONG: Before You Accuse Me (Take a Look at Yourself).....It has some of his blues roots in it.

OVERATED SONG: Change the World...Again, another song that's just too slow for my musical taste.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Tearing Us Apart.....A great rockin' duo with non other than Tina Turner. Honorable mentions to See What Love Can Do and Roll It.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO: I am really a fan of the 80's Clapton albums. "Journeyman" and "August" were solid. But, "Behind the Sun" takes the prize.