Before I begin, I want to let anyone reading know that the quantity of songs that I feel have been "snubbed" are more a reflection of how massive a project this is rather than an insinuation that the voters in this project are making the wrong decisions. While there are a few selections that I personally find silly (if it wasn't the first video played on MTV, would anyone really remember "Video Killed The Radio Star"?), it's impossible to say that Song A from this list should be in while Song B from the inductees list should be out.
My Queue (Updated Through 1979, in alphabetical order by artist):
AC/DC:
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
T.N.T.
It's A Long way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock N Roll)
I'm concerned that a lot of the Bon Scott era songs will get overlooked now that the twin smash hits from Back In Black are getting voted in.
Aerosmith - Back In The Saddle - A low priority, but in my mind, this would close off their 70's era music.
Allman Brothers Band - Midnight Rider
The Animals:
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place
Two leftover classics from the British Invasion
Aretha Franklin - Think
Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Takin' Care Of Business
Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
The Beach Boys:
Help Me, Rhonda
Barbara Ann
No brainers, really.
The Beatles:
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
Across The Universe
Hello, Goodbye
Baby, You're A Rich Man
Back In The U.S.S.R.
Bill Withers:
Use Me
Lovely Day
Black Sabbath - War Pigs - This would close out Black Sabbath in my mind. This song has been very close for the past few years. A few more votes would push it over the top.
Bob Dylan:
Masters Of War
Maggie's Farm
Forever Young
It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
Hurricane - Possible 1980 Induction
Shelter From The Storm
Desolation Row
Bob Marley And The Wailers:
I Shot The Sheriff
Get Up, Stand Up
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band:
Old Time Rock & Roll
Hollywood Nights
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Badlands - A personal favorite.
Buzzcocks - What Do I Get
Carole King - I Feel The Earth Move
The Cars - Moving In Stereo
Cheap Trick - Dream Police
The Clash:
Career Opportunities
Janie Jones
London's Burning
White Riot
I Fought The Law - Possible 1980 Inductee
The Guns Of Brixton
Safe European Home
(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais
Clampdown
To say the least, I think we need more Clash songs in the Hall. Specifically, we need some representation from their first two albums. The problem is that these songs don't get much radio play relative to their big hits, so a lot of people don't know about them.
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Up Around The Bend
The Cure - Boys Don't Cry - Possible 1980 Inductee
The Dead Kennedys - California Uber Alles - Possible 1980 Inductee
The Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music
The Doors:
Roadhouse Blues
L.A. Woman
Love Me Two Times
Dr. John - Right Place, Wrong Time
The Eagles:
Already Gone
Heartache Tonight
Take It Easy
Earth, Wind & Fire - Shining Star
Electric Light Orchestra - Evil Woman
Electric Light Orchestra - Can't Get It Out Of My Head
Elton John:
Crocodile Rock
The Bitch Is Back
Candle In The Wind
Elvis Costello & The Attractions:
Radio Radio
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding
Oliver's Army
Watching The Detectives
Accidents Will Happen
Elvis Presley - Love Me Tender - How did we miss this one?
Eric Clapton:
After Midnight
Cocaine
The Faces - Ooh La La - AKA "I Wish That I Knew What I Knew Now, When I Was Younger"
The Fiv
e Man Electrical Band - Signs
Fleetwood Mac:
Landslide
Gold Dust Woman
Don't Stop
"Landslide", in particular, should be in ASAP.
George Harrison - What Is Life - The definitive George Harrison solo song, IMO.
Golden Earring - Radar Love
Grand Funk Railroad - We're An American Band
Grand Funk Railroad - Some Kind Of Wonderful
The Grateful Dead:
Truckin'
Casey Jones
I'm not a big Deadhead, but these two are absolute classics.
Iggy Pop - The Passenger
Ike And Tina Turner - Proud Mary
The Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
Jackson Browne - Running On Empty
The James Gang - Funk #49
The Jimi Hendrix Experience:
Foxy Lady - A great song with one of the most well-known guitar hooks of all-time.
Fire
Crosstown Traffic
Manic Depression
The Hall absolutely needs more Hendrix, ASAP.
Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come
Joe Cocker:
With A Little Help From My Friends
Feelin' Alright
Both songs are better than the originals.
Johnny Cash - Man In Black
Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi - The only Joni song EVERYONE knows.
Led Zeppelin:
Communication Breakdown
When The Levee Breaks
What Is And What Should Never Be
Dazed And Confused
Over The Hills And Far Away
In particular, "Communication Breakdown" was a hard rock gamechanger and way ahead of it's time, while "When The Levee Breaks" represents one of the high points of the entire blues rock sub-genre.
Lou
Reed - Perfect Day
The Marshall Tucker Band - Can't You See - They're not exactly a big name classic rock act, but "Can't You See" is one of the best overlooked songs of the 70's.
Moby Grape - Omaha
Neil Young - The Needle And The Damage Done
Pat Benatar - Heartbreaker
Paul McCartney - Maybe I'm Amazed - The best Paul McCartney solo song. By a mile.
Paul Simon:
Slip Slidin' Away
Still Crazy After All These Years
Peter Frampton - Do You Feel Like We Do
Pink Floyd:
Us And Them
Welcome To The Machine
Have A Cigar
Queen:
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Fat Bottomed Girl
Somebody To Love - This one in particular is the most deserving Queen song.
Richard Hell And The Voidoids - Blank Generation - Somewhat obscure, but an essential punk song.
Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy - One of the best Post-Beatles songs and VASTLY superior to anything Ringo sang with the Beatles.
Robert Palmer - Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)
Rod Stewart - Every Picture Tells A Story
The Rolling Stones:
Street Fighting Man
Get Off Of My Cloud
Time Is On My Side
It's Only Rock N Roll (But I Like It) - The best of the bunch.
Shattered
Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug
The Runaways - Cherry Bomb
Rush - Closer To The Heart
Sam The Sham And The Pharoahs - Wooly Bully
Santana - Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen - I just noticed that we don't have any music by Carlos Santana in the Hall. That doesn't seem right.
Sly And the Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You
Stephen Stills - Love The One You're With - A great song, but don't live your life based on the philosophy this song sells unless you want to be miserable.
Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride
The Steve Miller Band - Take The Money And Run
The Steve Miller Band - Jet Airliner
The Stooges - Search And Destroy - The best song that's not in the Hall of Fame.
Sweet - Fox On The Run
T. Rex - 20th Century Boy
The Talking Heads - Life During Wartime
The Talking Heads - Take Me To The River
Ted Nugent - Cat Scratch Fever
Ted Nugent - Strangehold
Television - Marquee Moon
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - American Girl - Possible 1980 Inductee
Tom Waits - I Hope I Don't fall In Love With You
Traffic - Dear Mr. Fantasy
Van Halen - Runnin' With The Devil
The Velvet Underground - Pale Blue Eyes
Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson - Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys
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