These days, the radio is a serious disappointment. I long for the days when the number one hit was Mariah Carey singing Vision Of Love (I’m sorry but that sh*t was QUALITY). When I listen to say…something like, “This Is Why I’m Hot”, I find myself feeling so incredibly–unhot. Instead, I feel ashamed for listening to junk. Listening to most of the todays Top 40 tunes is like eating a Big Mac.
So, I’m going to bring you MY version of the good stuff, old school style, spanning several decades. Holla!
1. She’s Got A Way and Piano Man- Billy Joel
Ok, if you really want to go there….just buy a Greatest Hits album, so worth it.
2. Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves- Cher
Yeah, Cher. And no, I’m not a gay man.
3. I Have Nothing- Whitney Houston
Whitney would MURDER any of those American Idol b*tches.
4. Bennie and The Jets and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word- Elton John
Elton John should be my father. I want to be his adopted baby.
5. Shower The People and Sweet Baby James- James Taylor
What better message is there than all of the worlds problems could be healed if we, “Showered the people you love with love…”
6. Go Your Own Way- Fleetwood Mac
Stevie Nicks is basically my fashion muse.
7. Dream On- Aerosmith
Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who wants to make out with Steven Tyler, I’m totally on board.
8. Gimmee Shelter- The Rolling Stones
Whoa….Steven Tyler and Mick Jagger in a three person kiss? Can you even imagine?! Holy. lips.
9. Hey Jude and Well…..everything they’ve ever done?- The Beatles
I feel spiritually connected to The Beatles. I’m truly a flower child. Am I alone?
10. Earth Song and Man In The Mirror- Michael Jackson
No “One Hit Wonder” here, though fame maybe…just maybe…drove him a little crazy.
11. Open Your Heart- Madonna
Next: Madonna runs for president.
12. Separate Lives- Phil Collins
His great songs often get overshadowed by “True Colors” and that damn Lion King song, wait- was that him?
13. Fields Of Gold- Sting
SUCH A FAN.
14. Bloody Sunday- U2
Before Bono was off saving the world, he was a badass musician…
15. Again and I Get Lonely- Janet Jackson
AND….in closing, I give you, God:
16. Prince- I don’t even need to give you a song, he’s a one word, one symbol…all-encompassing entity.
[Any other Best Of songs to add?]


7 Comments
i think you should also include phil collins’ in the air tonight. i dont know if it counts as old school but it kicks ass!
Without question Don McLean’s “American Pie” belongs on there…
Nothing to add, but seriously, Cher is amazing. Way to be on including her!
And great job adding Prince on there…love him. My boyfriend constantly makes fun of me for it, but I think he’s amazing. And great choices for the rest…I saw Billy Joel last year..still great as ever.
PS..gypsies, tramps, and thieves…I still know all the words
THANK YOU! Steven Tyler is the epitome of sexy-ugly. I’ve seen Aerosmith in concert a few times and the man is second only to God…except maybe Prince.
Oh I forgot before..anything Bruce Springsteen. I’ve seen him more times than I can count, and he just gets better and better.
Thank you for the Fleetwood Mac!
I forget how much I love them sometimes.
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