I forgot this song was released in 1980, and man does this song live on in many avenues. It has served as the entrance music for many a sports teams and individual players, been used in commercials (remember the Honda family commericial), and it’s also arguably Ozzy’s most recognized solo song. It also is a really good song to boot. Coming in at #9 is Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne.
Sometimes a song is played so much over so many years that it has a huge grasp on pop culture. I don’t think there has been a year since its release that this song hasn’t been played at a sports arena in this country. Despite the controversy surrounding the female vocalist’s credits, this song was everywhere in 1990 and it’s actually a fun tune to listen to. Coming in at #9 is Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) by C&C Music Factory.
As we enter the Top 10 of the best songs turning 30 years old, we hit the second song from Ms Jackson. Arguably the answer to her brother’s song Dirty Diana, this tune is a rocking song with a great guitar riff and awesome vocals. It’s my wife’s favorite song on Rhythm Nation and this song has still aged well. At #10 is Black Cat by Janet Jackson.
We enter the top 10 40 year old songs countdown with the second of AC/DC’s classic return tracks. The reason why this one scored better than the anthem preceding it is because of its musical and cultural impact. This song has so many great guitar riffs that rock guitarists love to play, and it drives like a mother. Try not banging your head slightly as you hear this song I dare you. It also is the title track for an album that sold over 20 million copies, hard not to place Back in Black by AC/DC as the #10 song …..more →
Here is an example of an artist my wife doesn’t really care for but whose songs I really like, and this is one of my favorites from him. It’s a great driving-through-the-country-at-45-mph song, and the last 90 seconds features an iconic refrain that I dare you not to find yourself singing it slightly by the end. At #11 in the Top 40 year old songs countdown is Against the Wind by Bob Seger.
At #11 in the countdown of the Top 20 songs turning 30 years old, we reach our first hip-hop tune, but not the last. While their sophomore release Do Me was an honorable mention and a song I sang as a kid, this tune was the more powerful of the two. In addition, that drum intro was used everywhere for a long time, and the song has great hooks throughout. This is Poison by Bel Biv Devoe.