I was going through my music collection on iTunes the other day and thought I’d take a look at the songs that I played the most or ranked the highest. Below, in alphabetical order, are 40 or so songs that made the first cut. I’m sure if I took more time or dug more deeply into my 9000 or so songs, I’d probably add or replace a few of these. I tried to strike a balance among several genres. They run the gamut from Instrumental (Yanni and Enya) to Easy Listening (Joni Mitchell and Cat Stevens) to Rock (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Metallica). About the only thing you won’t find is Country. I do have a few Country songs that I like, but none are at the top of my playlists.
- All Along The Watch Tower – Jimi Hendrix
- Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty
- Born In Time – Eric Clapton
- Boulevard Of Broken Dreams – Green Day
- The Boxer – Simon & Garfunkel
- Broken Wings – Mr. Mister
- Diamonds & Rust – Joni Mitchell
- Drive – The Cars
- Dust in the Wind – Kansas
- Far Away – Nickelback
- Fire and Rain – James Taylor
- Fred Baer – Ted Nugent
- Good Heart – Jefferson Starship
- Hey Jude – The Beatles
- Hotel California – The Eagles
- The House Of The Rising Sun – The Animals
- I Just Want You – Ozzie Osbourne
- I’ll Remember – Madonna
- I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home – Grand Funk Railroad
- I Ran – Flock of Seagulls
- Layla – Derek and the Dominos
- Learn To Fly – Foo Fighters
- The Logical Song – Supertramp
- Nights In White Satin – The Moody Blues
- Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
- Old Man – Neil Young
- Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie & The Blowfish
- Owner Of a Lonely Heart – Yes
- Peace Train – Cat Stevens
- Pinball Wizard – The Who
- River Flows In You – Yiruma
- Mr Roboto – Styx
- Runnin’ Down A Dream – Tom Petty
- Sky Pilot – Erick Burdon
- Slide – The Goo Goo Dolls
- So Far Away – Staind
- Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin
- Sultans of Swing – Dire Straits
- Time Has Come Today – The Chambers Brothers
- To The One Who Knows – Yanni
- Watermark – Enya
- White Wedding – Billy Idol
- Whole Lotta Love – Led Zeppelin
- White Room – The Cream
- You Wreck Me – Tom Petty
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