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Why is 6 scared of 7? Because he’s a registered six offender

Nothing like coming home from school and turning on WGN… Wrigley Field, Harry and Steve in the booth, Ryno at bat. Man… what great days.

1. Poison Oak- Bright Eyes from I'm Wide Awake and It's Morning (2005) "Poison Oak" is a song Oberst wrote about his gay cousin, who killed himself. This, to me, encompasses what Conor Oberst is as an artist. Amazing, deeply personal lyrics, performed with such great emotion. The song is like...

My favorite Billy Joel Song.

2. Sugar Street- Conor Oberst B-side from the released single Standing on the Outside Looking in (2014) At #2 we have deep cut that didn't make the Upside Down Mountain LP. I'm sure I'm probably the only Oberst fan that would rank Sugar Street this high, but I fell in love with it when I heard...

4's New to me likes: She's the one- John Waite Ill Fated- Golden Smog Tangled Up- Caro Emerald Do that Thing- Headstones- Hell ya Malibu Love Nest- Luna- kinda sounds like Lou reed My Wandering in the Weary Land- The Waterboys- My favorite new to me this rd Known likes: Heaven is a place on...

5's New to me likes: Comedy- Shack- nice one Season's No Reason to Change- smooth jam Best Friend- The English Beat- REALLY enjoyed this one All or nothing- Small faces- (y) Speed Bumps- Luna- continue to deliver rd after rd Something Makes You- The Cornershop- yes sir! love this. fav new to...

3. I Got the Reason- Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band from Outer South (2009) Here is another Dylan-esque song with its nostalgic ’60s organ riffs, introspective lyrics, and relaxed jam energy. Here Oberst sings about the perils of religion, worldly reckoning, and the complexities of...

6's New to me likes: X Hits the Spot- Michael Head Anotha BBQ- PUTS Radio King- Golden Smog- WOW!! my fav new to me this rd lost in Space- Luna- continue to impress Living in Lightning- City and Colour Known Likes: Mad about you- Belinda Carlisle- Ah Sweet nostalgia 1979- Smashing Pumpkins-...

4. Lover I Don't Have To Love- Bright Eyes from Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground (2002) “Lover I Don’t Have to Love” is one of the most haunting and emotionally raw tracks in Bright Eyes’ discography. The song's central theme revolves around the idea of wanting a...

7s new to me likes: Cup Of Tea- Shack Twist and Crawl- the English Beat- haven't spotlighted them much, but good tune here Tangled- Headstones Noche Acosador- John 5- Impressive Two Coins- City and Colour What did the hippie have in his bag- Cornershop- Favorite new to me this round known...

8s new to me likes: The LA Song- PUTS- I have liked WAY more than I thought I would from these guys. nice suprise! Laydown- John Waite Liquid Lunch- Caro Emerald- fun song Stone Cold Fever- Humble Pie I'd lie for you- Meatloaf- I hear "I would do anything for love" in this one Meant to Be-...

5. Lua from I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning (2004) Lua is Bright Eyes highest charting song and was number 89 of Rolling Stone's "100 Best Songs of the 2000s." It is also my wife's favorite Bright Eyes song, so that alone gets it into the Top5 lol. the song deals with two people as they...

9s new to me likes: Another fine Day- Golden Fog- Last 2 rds have been GREAT songs I confess- The English Beat- (y) Completely- Caro Emerald E Too D- Small Faces- DANG! love this one- my favorite new to me this rd Math Wiz- Luna I still Wonder- Love- enjoyed most of their songs Of space and...