George Harrison/Ron Wood- Far East Man
Released as a duo song project, these two excellent sidemen and underrated solo artists each recorded a very slightly different version each for their respective albums. It was initially featured on Ron Wood’s first solo album, “I’ve Got My Own Album to Do (which was basically a precursor to the Stones “Black and Blue” album the following year) and then on George Harrison’s Dark Horse album, in 1974 a few months later. The history behind this song is an interesting one; Harrison had just divorced his infamous rock n roll slut wife, Pattie Boyd…

Suzi Quatro- Four Letter Words
This simple yet catchy as hell little ditty is pop music at it's obscure finest. This song was on Suzi's 1979 album, "Suzi…And Other Four Letter Words" an album that brought her back to her rock roots. Suzi had a chunk of hits in England in the early 70's glam era, but her most identifiable moment here in the states was her epic portrayal of Leather Tuscadero on Happy Days. But really give her music a chance, it totally transcends that silly character. The proof is in her early records and in this awesome song.

This is ridiculous, I mean it's always changing, but I love doing them. Here are my current f50 faves, and yes, they're mostly old, sue me.

1. Pet Sounds 1966- The Beach Boys
2. The White Album 1968- The Beatles
3. Exile on Main Street 1972- The Rolling Stones
4. Smile 2004- Brian Wilson
5. Arthur 1969- The Kinks
6. Friends 1968- The Beach Boys
7. The Village Green Preservation Society 1968- The Kinks
8. Revolver 1966- The Beatles
9. Loaded 1970- The Velvet Underground
10.Wowee Zowee 1995- Pavement
11.Abbey Road 1969- The Beatles
12.Sign ‘O’ the Times 1987- Prince…

John Lennon- Old Dirt Road
The song was on Lennon's Walls and Bridges album, released in 1974, and right before his "retirement" from music, but more interesting was that it was made during his infamous "lost weekend" era. Lennon and Harry Nilsson were boozing and drugging it up but also creating some fine soon to be underrated material. Check out Nilsson's "Pussy Cats" and this song especially, to see what these two wino's were doing. Great stuff!

Wolf Parade- Shine a Light
"But that's fine, our blood is alive"
Released in 2005, and I played it heavily in 2005 and 2006 and 2007, and now here it is, 2008 and I just finished playing it four times in row. I thought it was a mistake, only great songs tend to do that, so I guess this just qualified as great a song. Take a listen, and judge for yourself, it's really fantastic and the music is uplifting as all hell. Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse is a fan and helped with the album. Part of the Canadian…

Bob Dylan- Heart of Mine
Made during his Born Again phase, this is actually my favorite Dylan song from the 80's and one that needs to be heard. Listen to it and feel the goodness and upbeat lyrics wash over you as you recall good times and better feelings. Dylan should have had a major hit with this but the Christian message (light) and the album where it came from might have rubbed the public the wrong way. Too bad, because this is a gem of a song. Check out the album as well, it's got many great ones. "Shot…

Bob Dylan- Shot of Love
This is the sound of Dylan in the 80's, and boy did that era need it, just like the song's eponymous album title. Released in 1981. Why has this era of his been overlooked? Sure he didn't do his best work, but there are so many overlooked gems that appeared in that dismal era like this that needs further exploring.

Badfinger- Dear Angie
This band is probably the most tragic rock band of all time. Their music was on par with the Beatles and yet they remain relatively unknown. Before the suicides and managements highway robbery, these kids held the torch passed on to them from the Beatles. A Power Pop band like no other and Dear Angie, taken from their first album, is proof of their talents. This one's another one of those songs I could play ten times in row and want to listen to another ten times. I dare you to listen to it just once.

The Kinks- Til Death do Us Part
Where to begin? First off, I got to gush- I absolutely love LOVE this song to death (get it) I really really do, I just think it's the cat's pajamas. This song was taken from their hodge podge collection album called- "The Great Lost Kinks Album" from 1973, a frighteningly brilliant collection of B-sides and Village Green and Arthur rejects. Rejects is a horrible word, because Arthur and Village Green are perfect albums and any songs recorded during this era will fall under the perfection umbrella. And that's where this song comes from.…

10cc- The Dean and I
Criminally known as a one hit wonder in the States, England's 10cc were a force to be reckon with and one of Paul McCartney's favorite Bands to boot, and it shows. These witty pranksters were also musical geniuses, a band composed of 4 great songwriters and this song, taken from their first self-titled 1973 is proof of their abilities. It's been called the perfect 10cc song, take a listen and get a load in your ears. (look up band name meaning)