Music Is My Radar

The 2nd half of 2002 begins here! The triumvirate of Dylan-Stones-Who are still present, along with an embarrassing high school photo moment of an industrial metal band, and a tear inducing tune from the late great David Bowie. Thanks for listening! Song list: "I Shall Be Free"/"Talkin' World War III Blues" by Bob Dylan, "In Your Eyes," by Peter Gabriel, "All Over You" by Live, "Work For Love" by...

It's Quarter 2 of 2002, and my #1 list is heating up! We got an all time 20th century classic this week, as well as a nothing-has-changed protest song too. And I detail my eventual messy breakup with Weezer in 2005. Thanks for listening!! Song list: "Conquistador" by Procol Harum, "Hurricane" by Bob Dylan, "Waiting on a Friend" by the Rolling Stones, "Will the Wolf Survive" by Los Lobos, "Won't Ge...

The list of my #1's heads into 2002! Elvis Costello shows up for the first of many times, I reveal my favorite Rolling Stones song ever, and some love for an underrated Cars single. Enjoy! Song list: "From a Lover to a Friend"/"She's Given Up Talking" by Paul McCartney, "God Gave Me Everything" by Mick Jagger, "Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks, "Everyday I Write the Book" by Elvis Costello, "Gim...

It's the last quarter of 2001! Metallica, R.E.M., and Bob Dylan loom large in this list of #1 songs. Plus a pair of unquestioned '80s classics. Enjoy! Song list: "Just Like Heaven" by the Cure, "I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying" by Sting, "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over" by Lenny Kravitz, "Absolutely Sweet Marie"/"One of Us Must Know" by Bob Dylan, "The Memory Remains" by Metallica, "Driver 8" by R....

We continue our trip down 2001 Memory Lane. R.E.M. and the Who make the first of many trips to the top, and I acknowledge 9/11 and its effect on my music choices. Song list: "Days of the Week" by Stone Temple Pilots, "Imitation of Life" by R.E.M., "Zanz Kant Danz" by John Fogerty, "You Better You Bet" by the Who, "South Side" by Moby, "Stacked Actors"/"Gimme Stitches" by Foo Fighters, "Cruel to be...

Quarter 2 of 2001! More than a couple tracks didn't hold up that great, but we got another Bob Dylan uber classic, and my favorite song of the year by a band whom I have a complicated relationship with. And some cheap shot poop jokes. You'll know when you hear it. Song list: "I Did It" by Dave Matthews Band, "Cruisin'" by Michael Nesmith, "Tangled Up in Blue" by Bob Dylan, "Happy Hour" by the Hous...

2001: A Charts Odyssey! We got plenty of Bob Dylan, Beck, and '80s deep cuts! Song list: "I Got You" by Split Enz, "Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again" by Bob Dylan, "Tupperware Blues" by the Rock Bottom Remainders, "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues" by Bob Dylan, "Diamond in the Sleaze" by Beck, "Dandelion" by the Rolling Stones, "One of These Days" by Beck, "Apple Scruffs"/"I Dig Lov...

Wrapping up 2000 with a bang! Finally some more concurrent music, as well as the last burst of the solo Beatles. Song list: "Minority" by Green Day, "Lawyers in Love" by Jackson Browne, "You Get What You Give" by the New Radicals, "Deliver Your Children" by Paul McCartney and Wings, "My Back Pages" by the Byrds, "I'm Just a Singer" by the Moody Blues, "This Song" by George Harrison, "Steel and Gla...

Quarter 3 of my #1's of 2000! It's either solo Beatles, Barenaked Ladies, or Bob Dylan related material. As was my tastes at the time. Song list: "All Over You" by Paul Revere and the Raiders, "Jane"/"A" by Barenaked Ladies, "Sour Girl" by Stone Temple Pilots, "Bring on the Lucie (Freeda Peeple)" by John Lennon, "Poor Little Girl"/"Wake Up My Love" by George Harrison, "Sign Language" by Eric Clapt...

Back to 2000 we go! Along with the recurring solo Beatles and Barenaked Ladies, I get to talk about the Yacht Rockiest of them all, and a candidate for Worst #1 Ever. Song list: "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie, "Gimme Some Truth" by John Lennon, "1985" by Paul McCartney and Wings, "Sit Down, I Think I Love You" by the Mojo Men, "Brian Wilson" by Barenaked Ladies, "It Keeps You Runnin'" b...

Heading into 2000, there are some wonderful #1 songs on my chart this quarter. Enjoy! Song list: "Sexx Laws" by Beck, "You" by George Harrison, "I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)" by the Electric Prunes, "Street Fighting Man" by the Rolling Stones, "Take it Away" by Paul McCartney, "Young Americans" by David Bowie, "Darlin'" by the Beach Boys, and "Love Her Madly" by the Doors.

We wrap up the magical year of 1999 with lots of solo Beatles. And an oddity. Looking forward to 2000! Song list: "When We Was Fab" by George Harrison, "Too Poor" by Jimmy Thudpucker, "Badge" by Cream, "Run Devil Run"/"Brown Eyed Handsome Man" by Paul McCartney, "My Brave Face" by Paul McCartney, "So You Want to be a Rock and Roll Star" by the Byrds, and "All I Really Want to Do" by Cher.

Continuing on my #1 songs in 1999....hey look, my man Weird Al shows up! And the return of Elton John. And some regrettable tracks. Oh well! Song list: "The Saga Begins" by Weird Al Yankovic, "Jeopardy" by the Greg Kihn Band, "Something Happened On the Way to Heaven" by Phil Collins, "Down Under" by Men at Work, "Pinball Wizard" by Elton John, "Mr. Roboto" by Styx, "Message in a Bottle" by the Pol...

It's the 2nd Quarter of 1999! Apparently I listened to a lot of Elton John (yeah!) and Billy Joel (mehh). A diverse list of #1's! Song list: "Gold" by John Stewart, "Swingtown"/"Jungle Love" by Steve Miller Band, "19th Nervous Breakdown" by the Rolling Stones, "Steppin' Out" by Joe Jackson, "The Bitch is Back" by Elton John, "Allentown"/"Pressure" by Billy Joel, "Mother and Child Reunion" by Paul...

It's the first in my series of analyzing all the songs that I had at #1 on my weekly charts! 1st Quarter of 1999 here, and a few less than stellar tracks. A few classics too. Song list: "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel, "Oh My My" by Ringo Starr, "Don't Lose My Number" by Phil Collins, "Nasty" by Zorak, "Church of the Poison Mind" by Culture Club, "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" by the Police,...

Bonus prompt - a song that comforts your soul. 31 days do not hath April, but I wanted to include this prompt anyway. Lovely song.

Day 30 - a song that reminds you of yourself. I made this work somehow, with my favorite song of the entire 2010's.

Day 29 - a song you remember from your childhood. Well sir, 6 year old me was blown away by this awesome song in 1990

Day 28 - a song by an artist whose voice you love. This choir boy has always envied Justin Hayward's boss baritone voice. Also an opportunity to expound on an uncool favorite band of mine.

Day 27 - a song that breaks your heart.  The song itself is not sad, but the circumstances and life story of the late Orbison get me a little sad.  

Day 26 - a song that makes you want to fall in love.  Stevie made this all time classic at age 15.  Technical music talk therein too!

Day 25 - a song you like by an artist who is no longer living. Raise a glass to the Mad Hatter himself, Tom Petty. Gone too soon.

Day 24 - a song by a band you wish were still together. Yeah, Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding are not pursuing this band anymore. Bummer. We'll always have the music though.

Day 23 - a song you think everyone should listen to. I LOVE ELVIS COSTELLO. THIS IS HIS BEST SONG EVER. You do the math.

Day 22 - a song that moves you forward. No big earth shaking tune, just a slice of late '70s AOR to help you on your way.