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The 100 Greatest Songs of 1979 #1 “Comfortably Numb” Pink Floyd (2 Viewers)
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81. Dead Kennedys “California Uber Alles” (released as single)
https://youtu.be/eIqESwzCGg4
Released as the band’s first single in 1979; later added to their first album, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables released the following year.
One of the most hilarious, sharply satirical political songs ever recorded, “California Uber Alles” attempted to reveal that Governor Jerry Brown’s liberal policies were a facade behind which he strove for power. Having not so subtly compared Brown to Hitler in the title, singer Jello Biafra spares us no imagery in his completely tasteless assault on Brown, even to the point of warning about being made into lampshades. Meanwhile the punk baseline drones ominously in the background, both threatening and fun.
https://youtu.be/eIqESwzCGg4
Released as the band’s first single in 1979; later added to their first album, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables released the following year.
One of the most hilarious, sharply satirical political songs ever recorded, “California Uber Alles” attempted to reveal that Governor Jerry Brown’s liberal policies were a facade behind which he strove for power. Having not so subtly compared Brown to Hitler in the title, singer Jello Biafra spares us no imagery in his completely tasteless assault on Brown, even to the point of warning about being made into lampshades. Meanwhile the punk baseline drones ominously in the background, both threatening and fun.
Madam's_Adamant
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"It's the suede denim secret police/They have come for your uncool niece."
I always found the lyrics more absurd than predictive.
They're "We've Got A Bigger Problem Now" sought to address the perceived left/right imbalance of the song. As too many right-wingers latched onto their withering criticism for their liking, they basically said, "You think Brown's bad? Look at Reagan!"
Ghost Rider
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Yeah. Foreigner was a good band with a number of good songs, but they didn't change a thing.
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timschochet
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This isn’t true, at least according to rock critics. I’ve read a number of rock history books, that credit Foreigner with changing hard rock/arena rock from more raw sound of bands like Humble Pie in the early 70s to the smoother sound of the 80s; Foreigner, and to a lesser extent Styx and REO Speedwagon, represented the transition.
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Ghost Rider
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Those bands were certainly the ones who started the trend of rock bands doing monster ballads, but I am not sure anyone would call Foreigner, Styx or REO hard rock (even though all had songs that rocked). 70's bands I would call hard rock were Blue Oyster Cult, Rush, Thin Lizzy and Rainbow.
And it goes without saying that I give little credence to anything said by rock critics.
Tau837
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I have no problem with the possibility that Foreigner could have a top 100 song. Just not that one. I don't think it is in the top 200. Maybe not in the top 500. Anyway, carry on.
timschochet
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80. The Tubes “Prime Time” ( from Remote Control)
https://youtu.be/PhqNSOH2dss
Remote Control, produced by the great Todd Rundgren, was a concept album that criticized the power of television. “Prime Time” was it’s featured song, and it’s a gorgeous tune that holds up over 40 years later.
https://youtu.be/PhqNSOH2dss
Remote Control, produced by the great Todd Rundgren, was a concept album that criticized the power of television. “Prime Time” was it’s featured song, and it’s a gorgeous tune that holds up over 40 years later.
zamboni
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Good pick here. Seemingly everyone was venturing into disco at this point, and the Tubes were no exception. Always cool no matter what they did.
One of the first videos I ever saw on MTV (not this lip sync version though) - had a big time crush on the blonde co-singer.
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timschochet
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Who I am unable to identify. I can’t find her in the personnel on the album, nor were there women listed as members of that band.
timschochet
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Also regarding The Tubes and MTV: “Talk to Ya Later” was the first video I ever saw on that channel.
Ghost Rider
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Hmmm, I’ll have to listen to this one later. Talk to Ya Later, She’s a Beauty and Don’t Touch Me There is all I know by this band.
zamboni
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https://www.songfacts.com/facts/the-tubes/prime-time
Google search doesn't yield a whole lot about her.
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timschochet
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79. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers “Even the Losers” (from Damn the Torpedoes)
https://youtu.be/TNMT4AYf6Xo
”It’s just normal noises in here!” -Mike Campbell’s wife after Campbell complained that the washing machine sounds were interfering with his practice- he left it on the recording.
The first two Tom Petty albums were terrific, but their third album, Damn the Torpedoes, was one of the greatest rock records of the decade. The band reached a peak of songwriting, performance and high energy that would last another 30 years or so.
“Even the Losers”, written about a one night stand that Petty had with a girl he had dreamed about back in high school, became over the years a fan favorite and anthem. I’ve always loved certain little touches, such as when Petty sings the “Two cars in the overpass” verse, he rhymes all four lines with each other- a typical Dylan and Byrds technique that Petty imitated.
https://youtu.be/TNMT4AYf6Xo
”It’s just normal noises in here!” -Mike Campbell’s wife after Campbell complained that the washing machine sounds were interfering with his practice- he left it on the recording.
The first two Tom Petty albums were terrific, but their third album, Damn the Torpedoes, was one of the greatest rock records of the decade. The band reached a peak of songwriting, performance and high energy that would last another 30 years or so.
“Even the Losers”, written about a one night stand that Petty had with a girl he had dreamed about back in high school, became over the years a fan favorite and anthem. I’ve always loved certain little touches, such as when Petty sings the “Two cars in the overpass” verse, he rhymes all four lines with each other- a typical Dylan and Byrds technique that Petty imitated.
DocHolliday
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Tom Petty has a ton of great songs. This is one of those. Petty had the ability to change his sound just enough over the years to keep things interesting. Still regret not seeing him live. That does make me a loser.
timschochet
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78. The Police “Walking on the Moon” (from Regatta de Blanc)
https://youtu.be/zPwMdZOlPo8
Back in the days when the Police introduced reggae sounds to white audiences. This song is actually very simple: the verses feature a bass riff and solo guitar and Sting’s voice, and that’s all you need.
https://youtu.be/zPwMdZOlPo8
Back in the days when the Police introduced reggae sounds to white audiences. This song is actually very simple: the verses feature a bass riff and solo guitar and Sting’s voice, and that’s all you need.
Ghost Rider
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Any Walking on the Moon chatter must include talk about Copeland’s awesome drumming as well. One of the best ever. I’m not big on the first two Police records, but this song is terrific.
Tom Petty has more good songs than we can count. Even the Losers isn’t as well known as some of the biggies from that album, but I think it’s one of the best.
Tom Petty has more good songs than we can count. Even the Losers isn’t as well known as some of the biggies from that album, but I think it’s one of the best.
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Zegras11
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March 9, 1982.
US Festival
One of the coolest concert things ever for me when they played this with a full moon right above the stage,
Gr00vus
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Binky The Doormat
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this should be getting more likes
they were known for their racy and raucous stage shows - saw them 4 times - LOVE THEM
QUAY-LUDE!!!
timschochet
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77. Bad Company “Rock and Roll Fantasy” (from Desolation Angel)
https://youtu.be/5eQGqUfKbzk
By 1979, Paul Rodgers and supergroup Bad Company were winding down and the band members, having scored big with a slew of hits over the last few years, were ready to move on to other projects. But they had time for one last album and one last great rock song.
Rodgers, who was the lead singer for Free, Bad Company, and later Queen, deserves recognition as one of classic rock’s greatest vocalists.
https://youtu.be/5eQGqUfKbzk
By 1979, Paul Rodgers and supergroup Bad Company were winding down and the band members, having scored big with a slew of hits over the last few years, were ready to move on to other projects. But they had time for one last album and one last great rock song.
Rodgers, who was the lead singer for Free, Bad Company, and later Queen, deserves recognition as one of classic rock’s greatest vocalists.
zamboni
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Ghost Rider
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Crazy Circles is my favorite from that record, but Rock and Roll Fantasy and Gone, Gone, Gone are both good tunes as well .
timschochet
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76. Dan Fogelberg “Longer” (from Phoenix)
https://youtu.be/5Go6I2_PpBU
Much like Don McLean’s “Vincent” (see my 1971 list) I know a lot of people who hate this song, and I get it. The lyrics are so unabashed, and Fogelberg sings them so earnestly, that it almost makes you ill to listen it. On the other hand, the melody is so pretty...in any case it had to be here.
https://youtu.be/5Go6I2_PpBU
Much like Don McLean’s “Vincent” (see my 1971 list) I know a lot of people who hate this song, and I get it. The lyrics are so unabashed, and Fogelberg sings them so earnestly, that it almost makes you ill to listen it. On the other hand, the melody is so pretty...in any case it had to be here.
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Bracie Smathers
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1979 is a tough year due to soo many disco and soft-rock tunes that charted and some were 'pretty' decent for their genres.
When I first moved to Colorado Fogelberg was played A-LOT! I didn't know he lived their and had a big following so at first I didn't like this tune but it is undeniably good so no reason to be defensive about putting it on your list, it was on mine because its good.
I suspect making my list of The Next 100 songs of 79 will be tough sledding but its happening.
EDIT: I heard he lived in his car up in Neaderland with Joe Walsh but can't find that story. He did meet up with Walsh and he wound up buying a place in Neaderland and his house is/was on the market as listed in Boulder which is down the canyon from Neaderland. Their 'might' be some exaggerated truth to that story but the way I heard it they were struggling/starving artists which is probably too dramatic.
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Bracie Smathers
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Totally forgot about 'The Firm' but then again not a lot to forget other than what could have been.
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Andy Dufresne
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Radioactive was one of the 80's worst popular songs. It hurts my ears.
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timschochet
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The Firm, despite its mediocrity, was not the worst 80s attempt at a classic rock supergroup. That would be these guys:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/GTR_(band)
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zamboni
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Sorry - didn't realize you were going to do a follow up for this year as well. I won't provide any more additional tunes, if so.No spotlighting.
timschochet
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Asia has two great songs. If and when I do one of these lists for 1981 I imagine both of Asia’s Hits would be somewhere on it.
timschochet
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Sorry, 82? (According to the lyric, I’ll have to check.)
Edit: 1982 it is.
Edit: 1982 it is.
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75. The Cure “10:15 Saturday Night” (from Three Imaginary Boys)
https://youtu.be/okiCApJeonQ
For many years this song was a staple on KROQ, our local alternative rock station- always played at the appropriate time of course on Saturday after dark. Brilliant use of bass:
And the tap drips, drip drip drip drip drip drip
https://youtu.be/okiCApJeonQ
For many years this song was a staple on KROQ, our local alternative rock station- always played at the appropriate time of course on Saturday after dark. Brilliant use of bass:
And the tap drips, drip drip drip drip drip drip
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