And here they are: the grand, time-wasting finale! These are the five songs that, since I was a wee lad in 1984, have stuck with me the most, brought me the most joy, and to this day still move me to sing, dance, and generally embarrass myself in public.
Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.
Don Henley - Boys of Summer
The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary
LCD Soundsystem - Daft Punk is Playing at My House
Guns 'n' Roses - Paradise City
Tom Petty - Free Fallin'
Let the debate begin! Think I made a gross oversight? Suck it
This is the first time I've ever heard "Daft Punk is playing at my house".
I think I might need you to burn me some more music.
Posted by: Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah | June 04, 2009 at 06:35 AM
Saw a fourth grader do Free Fallin' at the elementary school my kids attend yesterday for talent show.
That song moves me no matter who does it . . .
Posted by: tysdaddy | June 04, 2009 at 08:36 AM
Excellent! I'm having a very difficult time with my list. I hope you feel appropriately guilty for unleashing this on us all.
Posted by: the weirdgirl | June 05, 2009 at 02:44 PM
My list was incredibly hard to put together.
Kicked off Mariah Carey, Beck and Tom Petty for well, take a look - http://www.veepveep.com/2009/06/07/top-25-songs-of-the-last-25-years/
That meme really was like torture.
Posted by: Veep Veep | June 07, 2009 at 03:41 PM
I like quite a few of your top 25. Really brings me back. Deelite! The Cult! G&R! The Boys of Summer! LOL.
Posted by: Juli Ryan | June 13, 2009 at 01:49 AM