The 100 Greatest Songs of 1977 #1. Come Sail Away (1 Viewer)

[Nigel]

Damn. I think this is the most criticism I’ve taken for a #1 pick. Oh well. I’m proud of it.

Belt it out from a rooftop tonight buddy.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Come Sail Away is awesome. Styx is great. Haters be damned. Great pick for number 1.

I tend to not be totally Team Tommy or Team Dennis. I get that Dennis was their biggest driving force during their mainstream peak, but I suspect he was a pain in the *** to work with, so the band is likely a lot happier now without him around. Plus, I can count on one hand the number of good song Dennis has written in the last 40 years, while Styx has released two legit great albums in the last five years, so there is that as well.

 

[Gr00vus]

Best trolling ever.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Glaring omissions (unless I overlooked them):

Rush - Closer to the Heart
Chiliwack - Fly at Night (admittedly, more of a classic rock staple than anything)
Little River Band - Help Is On Its Way (Happy Anniversary is another good one by them that could have made it)

I am leaving off the more obscure epics like Dogs (Floyd) and Xanadu (Rush).

 

[The Big Donkey]

Man, was waiting for Go Your Own Way. Looked it up, first single from Rumours...released in December 76. unsure about the #1 here, but not my list. thanks for doing these Tim.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Also, Disco Inferno is the song I expected to see at or near the top, but I guess that is considered 1976 since the single was released in December of that year.

 

[Eephus]

1. Styx “Come Sail Away” (from The Grand Illusion)

This is why Punk happened

 

[bigbottom]

Damn. I think this is the most criticism I’ve taken for a #1 pick. Oh well. I’m proud of it.

I was at a karaoke party, one of those ones where you have a room all to yourself for 30-40 people. We played a game where we would pick songs for other people to sing and they wouldn’t know what song it was until they were up on the stage. Everyone was drunk and having a great time. Well, my name was called and I took the stage. And it was fricking Come Sail Away. I knew the song was well beyond my range and abilities, but there was no opting out, so I steeled myself and decided I was going to go for it and give it everything I had. It killed. Was probably the most balls out performance I’ve ever done in my life. So while I would never willingly choose to listen to the song, I realize how unabashedly and unapologetically anthemic it is. I respect your choice.

 

[zamboni]

I am leaving off the more obscure epics like Dogs (Floyd) and Xanadu (Rush).

Nice - didn’t think of that one

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Damn. I think this is the most criticism I’ve taken for a #1 pick. Oh well. I’m proud of it.

I was at a karaoke party, one of those ones where you have a room all to yourself for 30-40 people. We played a game where we would pick songs for other people to sing and they wouldn’t know what song it was until they were up on the stage. Everyone was drunk and having a great time. Well, my name was called and I took the stage. And it was fricking Come Sail Away. I knew the song was well beyond my range and abilities, but there was no opting out, so I steeled myself and decided I was going to go for it and give it everything I had. It killed. Was probably the most balls out performance I’ve ever done in my life. So while I would never willingly choose to listen to the song, I realize how unabashedly and unapologetically anthemic it is. I respect your choice.

The one time I ever did karaoke, it was Kyle's Mom Is a *****.

If I ever had to do a surprise karaoke of Come Sail Away, I would do it Cartman-style.

 

[Ghost Rider]

1. Styx “Come Sail Away” (from The Grand Illusion)

This is why Punk happened

What a load of nonsense.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Damn. I think this is the most criticism I’ve taken for a #1 pick. Oh well. I’m proud of it.

I’m a bit surprised at the backlash in that I like the song. But I guess I can also agree that it’s probably a bit too light weight to be no. 1 in a great music year - although I do have a friend that would claim it as his favorite song.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Best trolling ever.

I’m still sticking with “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” in the Top 50 of New Wave songs.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Chiliwack - Fly at Night (admittedly, more of a classic rock staple than anything)

Really, a classic rock staple? I’ve never heard it. The only song I’ve even heard by them was the one MTV played every hour.

I think a lot of “classic rock” radio was regional. Meaning songs got heavier air time in different markets.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Damn. I think this is the most criticism I’ve taken for a #1 pick. Oh well. I’m proud of it.

I’m a bit surprised at the backlash in that I like the song. But I guess I can also agree that it’s probably a bit too light weight to be no. 1 in a great music year - although I do have a friend that would claim it as his favorite song.

Despite Styx's massive success and popularity, their haters tend to be really loud, so I am not surprised to see some backlash.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Chiliwack - Fly at Night (admittedly, more of a classic rock staple than anything)

Really, a classic rock staple? I’ve never heard it. The only song I’ve even heard by them was the one MTV played every hour.

I think a lot of “classic rock” radio can be a little different regionally. Meaning songs hit heavier air time in different markets.

Yep, there are a lot of classic rock songs that are staples in some cities and unknown in others.

I was stunned when I found out that Golden Country by REO is apparently just a song that was big here in St Louis (and maybe a few other cities). Also, the band April Wine has a song called Shot Down that was big here in St Louis as well, but nowhere else apparently.

 

[zamboni]

I am leaving off the more obscure epics like Dogs (Floyd) and Xanadu (Rush).

Nice - didn’t think of that one

Could see a different Xanadu though in the upcoming 1980 countdown.

 

[AAABatteries]

Damn. I think this is the most criticism I’ve taken for a #1 pick. Oh well. I’m proud of it.

I was at a karaoke party, one of those ones where you have a room all to yourself for 30-40 people. We played a game where we would pick songs for other people to sing and they wouldn’t know what song it was until they were up on the stage. Everyone was drunk and having a great time. Well, my name was called and I took the stage. And it was fricking Come Sail Away. I knew the song was well beyond my range and abilities, but there was no opting out, so I steeled myself and decided I was going to go for it and give it everything I had. It killed. Was probably the most balls out performance I’ve ever done in my life. So while I would never willingly choose to listen to the song, I realize how unabashedly and unapologetically anthemic it is. I respect your choice.

The one time I ever did karaoke, it was Kyle's Mom Is a *****.

If I ever had to do a surprise karaoke of Come Sail Away, I would do it Cartman-style.

About once every 2 years Come Sail Away will come on Sirius and I’ll happen to catch it. I record myself as Cartman and send it to my buddy who is a big Southpark fan.

 

[shuke]

I like it, Tim. You be you.

 

[Just Win Baby]

Of the 100 listed, these are the 13 songs that would contend for my top 10.(listed in the order of the OP) I will rank them if there's interest.

70. “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)” Billy Joel
62. “Lay Down Sally” Eric Clapton
50. “You Make Loving Fun” Fleetwood Mac
42. “Only the Good Die Young” Billy Joel
34. “God Save the Queen” The Sex Pistols
33. “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” Billy Joel
29. “I Feel Love” Donna Summer
28. “Here You Come Again” Dolly Parton
20. “Night Fever” The Bee Gees
16. “Barracuda” Heart
12. “Solsbury Hill” Peter Gabriel
8. “Dreams” Fleetwood Mac
3. “We Will Rock You” Queen

Of the 100 listed, here are my top 10, in order:

12. “Solsbury Hill” Peter Gabriel
22. “The Chain” Fleetwood Mac
3. “We Will Rock You” Queen / 4. “We Are the Champions” Queen (counted as one)
7. “Stayin’ Alive” The Bee Gees
77. “Gold Dust Woman” Fleetwood Mac
81. “Cocaine” Eric Clapton
14. “Dust In The Wind” Kansas
45. “The Load Out/Stay” Jackson Browne
17. “Just The Way You Are” Billy Joel
53. “Margaritaville” Jimmy Buffett

However, If I include other 1977 songs not on Tim's list:

1. Dogs - Pink Floyd
2. Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel
3. The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
4. We Will Rock You / We Are the Champions - Queen
5. Stayin’ Alive - The Bee Gees
6. Gold Dust Woman - Fleetwood Mac
7. Cocaine - Eric Clapton
8. I Know A Little - Lynyrd Skynyrd
9. Dust In The Wind - Kansas
10. Help Is on Its Way - Little River Band

Enjoyed the thread, Tim.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

1. Styx “Come Sail Away” (from The Grand Illusion)

Styx - Come Sail Away

Music video by Styx performing Come Sail Away. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 1,893,702. (C) 1977 A&M Records

youtu.be

So when it comes to discussing the Styx feud, I find that most people I know, including myself are on Team Tommy. Dennis De Young had just too many sappy ballads and Shaw wanted, and knew how, to rock and roll.

Of course the irony is that Styx’s all time grratest song, and the one that probably best represents them as a band, was Dennis De Young all the way. It’s a ballad, a rocker, a fantasy about angels, and finally a space adventure. And it’s the #1 song of 1977.

Great choice here! An epic song off of a great album.

 

[Gr00vus]

Instant Channel Changers

96. “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” Meat Loaf
93. “Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)” Styx
89. “Swingtown” The Steve Miller Band
84. “That Smell” Lynyrd Skynyrd
79. “Portrait (He Knew)” Kansas
76. “Cat Scratch Fever” Ted Nugent
75. “Short People” Randy Newman
73. “Grand Illusion” Styx
71. “What’s Your Name” Lynyrd Skynyrd
69. “Cold As Ice” Foreigner
65. “Bat Out Of Hell” Meat Loaf
60. “Jungle Love” The Steve Miller Band
59. “Feels Like the First Time” Foreigner
58. “Baby What a Big Surprise” Chicago
39. “Point of Know Return” Kansas
37. “Paradise By the Dashboard Light” Meat Loaf (with Ellen Foley)
35. “Jet Airliner” The Steve Miller Band
26. “You’re In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)” Rod Stewart
14. “Dust In The Wind” Kansas
1. “Come Sail Away” Styx

 

[Gr00vus]

Can Take But Mostly Leave

99. “Baby Hold On” Eddie Money
98. “Wonderful Tonight” Eric Clapton
97. “Jamming” Bob Marley
95. “Let There Be Rock” AC/DC
94. “Juke Box Music” The Kinks
92. “It’s Late” Queen
91. “Kick It Out” Heart
88. “California Sun” Ramones
86. “Marquee Moon” Television
85. “If I Can’t Have You” Yvonne Elliman
83. “It’s A Heartache” Bonnie Tyler
81. “Cocaine” Eric Clapton
78. “Like a Hurricane” Neil Young
74. “Rockaway Beach” Ramones
72. “One Love/People Get Ready” Bob Marley
68. “Watching the Detectives” Elvis Costello
67. “Holidays In the Sun” The Sex Pistols
66. “Whole Lotta Rosie” AC/DC
64. “Career Opportunities” The Clash
63. “It’s So Easy” Linda Ronstadt
62. “Lay Down Sally” Eric Clapton
61. “I Was Only Joking” Rod Stewart
55. “Spread Your Wings” Queen
52. “Pretty Vacant” The Sex Pistols
49. “Less Than Zero” Elvis Costello
46. “White Riot” The Clash
45. “The Load Out/Stay” Jackson Browne
44. “The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes” Elvis Costello
43. “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” Crystal Gayle
40. “Heard It In a Love Song” The Marshall Tucker Band
38. “Nobody Does It Better” Carly Simon
34. “God Save the Queen” The Sex Pistols
28. “Here You Come Again” Dolly Parton
21. “Take a Chance On Me” ABBA
17. “Just The Way You Are” Billy Joel
16. “Barracuda” Heart
15. “How Deep Is Your Love” The Bee Gees
13. “Don’t Stop” Fleetwood Mac
11. “She’s Always A Woman” Billy Joel
5. “Psycho Killer” Talking Heads
4. “We Are the Champions” Queen
3. “We Will Rock You” Queen
2. “Best Of My Love” The Emotions

 

[Gr00vus]

Still Listen To If They Come On

100. “I Just Want to Be Your Everything” Andy Gibb
87. “Two Tickets to Paradise” Eddie Money
82. “Mr. Blue Sky” Electric Light Orchestra
80. “Janie Jones” The Clash
77. “Gold Dust Woman” Fleetwood Mac
70. “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)” Billy Joel
56. “Trans Europe Express” Kraftwerk
53. “Margaritaville” Jimmy Buffett
50. “You Make Loving Fun” Fleetwood Mac
47. “Emotion” Samantha Sang
42. “Only the Good Die Young” Billy Joel
33. “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” Billy Joel
32. “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll” Ian Dury
31. “More Than A Woman” The Bee Gees
30. “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” The Ramones
29. “I Feel Love” Donna Summer
25. “Vienna” Billy Joel
22. “The Chain” Fleetwood Mac
20. “Night Fever” The Bee Gees
19. “Alison” Elvis Costello
18. “Give A Little Bit” Supertramp
9. “Running On Empty” Jackson Browne
7. “Stayin’ Alive” The Bee Gees

 

[Gr00vus]

In Heavy Rotation

90. “Just a Song Before I Go” Crosby, Stills, & Nash
57. “Josie” Steely Dan
54. “Turn to Stone” Electric Light Orchestra
51. “The Stranger” Billy Joel
48. “Brick House” Commodores
41. “Sweet Talkin’ Woman” Electric Light Orchestra
36. “Deacon Blues” Steely Dan
27. “Slip Slidin’ Away” Paul Simon
24. “Peg” Steely Dan
23. “Lust For Life” Iggy Pop
12. “Solsbury Hill” Peter Gabriel
10. “Easy” Commodores
8. “Dreams” Fleetwood Mac
6. “Heroes” David Bowie

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

1. Styx “Come Sail Away” (from The Grand Illusion)

Styx - Come Sail Away

Music video by Styx performing Come Sail Away. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 1,893,702. (C) 1977 A&M Records

youtu.be

So when it comes to discussing the Styx feud, I find that most people I know, including myself are on Team Tommy. Dennis De Young had just too many sappy ballads and Shaw wanted, and knew how, to rock and roll.

Of course the irony is that Styx’s all time grratest song, and the one that probably best represents them as a band, was Dennis De Young all the way. It’s a ballad, a rocker, a fantasy about angels, and finally a space adventure. And it’s the #1 song of 1977.

[cartman]Screw You Guys[\cartman]
After this reveal I may be forced to find a lot of missing songs from 1977. Way too much MOR, AOR and songs that caused a music revolution missing for my liking. Needs more synth pop and scandanavian music lol
But congrats to Tim for doing this, its never easy.

 

[Gr00vus]

Songs That Definitely Should Have Made This List But Didn't

He's A Whore - Cheap Trick
Peaches - The Stranglers
Too Hot To Handle - UFO
In The City - The Jam


Songs That Probably Should Have Made This List But Didn't


The Passenger - Iggy Pop
Footsteps In The Dark - The Isley Brothers
Main Title From Star Wars - John Williams
You Belong To Me - The Doobie Brothers
Pulled Up - The Talking Heads
Fantasy - Earth Wind And Fire
(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again - L.T.D.
All the other songs from Aja

 

[timschochet]

I regret In the City. Missed that and I should have found a way to include it.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Can Take But Mostly Leave

99. “Baby Hold On” Eddie Money
98. “Wonderful Tonight” Eric Clapton
97. “Jamming” Bob Marley
95. “Let There Be Rock” AC/DC
94. “Juke Box Music” The Kinks
92. “It’s Late” Queen
91. “Kick It Out” Heart
88. “California Sun” Ramones
86. “Marquee Moon” Television
85. “If I Can’t Have You” Yvonne Elliman
83. “It’s A Heartache” Bonnie Tyler
81. “Cocaine” Eric Clapton
78. “Like a Hurricane” Neil Young
74. “Rockaway Beach” Ramones
72. “One Love/People Get Ready” Bob Marley
68. “Watching the Detectives” Elvis Costello
67. “Holidays In the Sun” The Sex Pistols
66. “Whole Lotta Rosie” AC/DC
64. “Career Opportunities” The Clash
63. “It’s So Easy” Linda Ronstadt
62. “Lay Down Sally” Eric Clapton
61. “I Was Only Joking” Rod Stewart
55. “Spread Your Wings” Queen
52. “Pretty Vacant” The Sex Pistols
49. “Less Than Zero” Elvis Costello
46. “White Riot” The Clash
45. “The Load Out/Stay” Jackson Browne
44. “The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes” Elvis Costello
43. “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” Crystal Gayle
40. “Heard It In a Love Song” The Marshall Tucker Band
38. “Nobody Does It Better” Carly Simon
34. “God Save the Queen” The Sex Pistols
28. “Here You Come Again” Dolly Parton
21. “Take a Chance On Me” ABBA
17. “Just The Way You Are” Billy Joel
16. “Barracuda” Heart
15. “How Deep Is Your Love” The Bee Gees
13. “Don’t Stop” Fleetwood Mac
11. “She’s Always A Woman” Billy Joel
5. “Psycho Killer” Talking Heads
4. “We Are the Champions” Queen
3. “We Will Rock You” Queen
2. “Best Of My Love” The Emotions

 

[Mister CIA]

Joe Pisarcik was a rookie in 1977.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

Can Take But Mostly Leave

99. “Baby Hold On” Eddie Money
98. “Wonderful Tonight” Eric Clapton
97. “Jamming” Bob Marley
95. “Let There Be Rock” AC/DC
94. “Juke Box Music” The Kinks
92. “It’s Late” Queen
91. “Kick It Out” Heart
88. “California Sun” Ramones
86. “Marquee Moon” Television
85. “If I Can’t Have You” Yvonne Elliman
83. “It’s A Heartache” Bonnie Tyler
81. “Cocaine” Eric Clapton
78. “Like a Hurricane” Neil Young
74. “Rockaway Beach” Ramones
72. “One Love/People Get Ready” Bob Marley
68. “Watching the Detectives” Elvis Costello
67. “Holidays In the Sun” The Sex Pistols
66. “Whole Lotta Rosie” AC/DC
64. “Career Opportunities” The Clash
63. “It’s So Easy” Linda Ronstadt
62. “Lay Down Sally” Eric Clapton
61. “I Was Only Joking” Rod Stewart
55. “Spread Your Wings” Queen
52. “Pretty Vacant” The Sex Pistols
49. “Less Than Zero” Elvis Costello
46. “White Riot” The Clash
45. “The Load Out/Stay” Jackson Browne
44. “The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes” Elvis Costello
43. “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” Crystal Gayle
40. “Heard It In a Love Song” The Marshall Tucker Band
38. “Nobody Does It Better” Carly Simon
34. “God Save the Queen” The Sex Pistols
28. “Here You Come Again” Dolly Parton
21. “Take a Chance On Me” ABBA
17. “Just The Way You Are” Billy Joel
16. “Barracuda” Heart
15. “How Deep Is Your Love” The Bee Gees
13. “Don’t Stop” Fleetwood Mac
11. “She’s Always A Woman” Billy Joel
5. “Psycho Killer” Talking Heads
4. “We Are the Champions” Queen
3. “We Will Rock You” Queen
2. “Best Of My Love” The Emotions

big list

 

[Don Quixote]

After this reveal I may be forced to find a lot of missing songs from 1977. Way too much MOR, AOR and songs that caused a music revolution missing for my liking. Needs more synth pop and scandanavian music lol
But congrats to Tim for doing this, its never easy.

These are not easy, and kudos to Tim for pulling together and a fun thread to read.

I don’t know much about Scandanavian music in this era, but I agree with that sentiment and do think a bit Anglo-centric versus my own listening tastes and a lot of important global stuff was missing — Fela Kuti at his absolute peak, for example.

 

[zamboni]

Joe Pisarcik was a rookie in 1977.

So was Herman Edwards, as fate would have it.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Famous people born in 1977:

Tom Brady
Kanye West
Shakira
Jared from Subway

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Damn. I think this is the most criticism I’ve taken for a #1 pick. Oh well. I’m proud of it.

Belt it out from a rooftop tonight buddy.

Tim climbed aboard their starship
And headed for the skies
Singing come sail away, come sail away
Come sail away with me

 

[AAABatteries]

Damn. I think this is the most criticism I’ve taken for a #1 pick. Oh well. I’m proud of it.

I haven’t the thread closely but I’m just shocked that the year in general is so weak that this song would even be in contention for #1. It’s a fine song and I like it a lot but it’s still surprising to me.

I went and looked at your list and it just seems like not a great year.

 

[AAABatteries]

Then again, looking more closely maybe it’s just Tim.

 

[zamboni]

Then again, looking more closely maybe it’s just Tim.

It was actually a fantastic year for music.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

Screw you Styx haters!
The Grand Illusion is a great album.

 

[AAABatteries]

Then again, looking more closely maybe it’s just Tim.

It was actually a fantastic year for music.

Yeah, just busting on GB Tim. I don' think it's a particularly strong year compared with some of his others but honestly so much good music was made in the 60s and 70s that the top 100 is going to be fantastic for any random year you pick.

 

[zamboni]

Then again, looking more closely maybe it’s just Tim.

It was actually a fantastic year for music.

Yeah, just busting on GB Tim. I don' think it's a particularly strong year compared with some of his others but honestly so much good music was made in the 60s and 70s that the top 100 is going to be fantastic for any random year you pick.

I hear you. 1977 was essentially at the crosshairs of disco, punk, AOR, R&B, singer-songwriter stuff, you name it. You could probably say similar things for a few years surrounding 1977, but this is arguably when punk and disco, in particular, were at their peak.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Then again, looking more closely maybe it’s just Tim.

It was actually a fantastic year for music.

Yeah, just busting on GB Tim. I don' think it's a particularly strong year compared with some of his others but honestly so much good music was made in the 60s and 70s that the top 100 is going to be fantastic for any random year you pick.

I hear you. 1977 was essentially at the crosshairs of disco, punk, AOR, R&B, singer-songwriter stuff, you name it. You could probably say similar things for a few years surrounding 1977, but this is arguably when punk and disco, in particular, were at their peak.

My #1 from our British countdown comes from this year.

My #2 from our US countdown comes from this year (Marquee Moon).

 

[zamboni]

My #2 from our US countdown comes from this year (Marquee Moon).

Sad irony with Marquee Moon as the most recent post.

RIP Tom Verlaine

 

[Pip's Invitation]

My #2 from our US countdown comes from this year (Marquee Moon).

Sad irony with Marquee Moon as the most recent post.

RIP Tom Verlaine

WHAT? Eff.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

After this reveal I may be forced to find a lot of missing songs from 1977. Way too much MOR, AOR and songs that caused a music revolution missing for my liking. Needs more synth pop and scandanavian music lol
But congrats to Tim for doing this, its never easy.

These are not easy, and kudos to Tim for pulling together and a fun thread to read.

I don’t know much about Scandanavian music in this era, but I agree with that sentiment and do think a bit Anglo-centric versus my own listening tastes and a lot of important global stuff was missing — Fela Kuti at his absolute peak, for example.

Yeah I would be anglo centric too, but more international anglo centric music lol.
The scandanavian music thing was a bit tongue in cheek. Most of these countries did music in their own language until the early 80s. Abba was an exception.
I will, if i can get motivated, post best of the rest.

If i am being honest, maybe 30-35 of Tims list would be in my top 100

I would do 10 of Tims best
10 best aussie/nz of the year where i grew up
10 international....maybe including fela kuti
And a sprinkling of 70 others, with a heavy influence on sounds and songs that would heavily influence the next decade

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

Then again, looking more closely maybe it’s just Tim.

It was actually a fantastic year for music.

International music was on fire, particularly the UK.
The US scene was still mired in same old same old for a year or two longer, but there were artists breaking through slowly. Its a big country.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

The US scene was still mired in same old same old for a year or two longer

If you're just talking mainstream guys-with-guitars music or prog, then sure. AOR was a rotting corpse by 1977 - it just didn't know it yet.

But punk and New Wave were starting to get heard. And 1977 was a banner year for hardcore funk and disco.

Looking forward to your "adds" for the year. I always appreciate a non-US POV and you know your ****.

 

[Navin Johnson]

This is like the end of a Trantino movie

 

[FairWarning]

Chiliwack - Fly at Night (admittedly, more of a classic rock staple than anything)

Really, a classic rock staple? I’ve never heard it. The only song I’ve even heard by them was the one MTV played every hour.

I think a lot of “classic rock” radio can be a little different regionally. Meaning songs hit heavier air time in different markets.

Yep, there are a lot of classic rock songs that are staples in some cities and unknown in others.

I was stunned when I found out that Golden Country by REO is apparently just a song that was big here in St Louis (and maybe a few other cities). Also, the band April Wine has a song called Shot Down that was big here in St Louis as well, but nowhere else apparently.

im sure it was big in StL, since REO is from central Illinois. It was pretty big here in the Great Lakes also. i don’t think REO really was huge nationally until Hi-Infidelity.

 

[rockaction]

I'm wondering where the other punk was. The Heartbreakers, The Damned, The Dead Boys, and Wire weren't even mentioned. Some of the other rot could surely have received the heave-ho given the weight of these bands in critical and popular consciousness.