Landslide Album: Fleetwood Mac Date: 1975 Genre: Rock Artist: Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac are a rock band, formed in London, UK, in 1967 by guitarists and vocalists Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer and drummer Mick Fleetwood. They were joined by bassist John McVie and guitarist Danny Kirwan in 1968. Christine Perfect was a session musician for the band’s second album. She married McVie and joined the band in 1970 as Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham joined the band in 1974, replacing Green, Spencer, and Kirwan
Lady in Black Album: Salisbury Date: 1970 Genre: Rock Artist: Uriah Heep
Part of the early 1970s rock scene, Uriah Heep are a rock band formed in 1969 in London, UK. There have been numerous line-up changes throughout their 54-year career with guitarist Mick Box the only original member, Uriah Heep’s current line-up consists of Box, Phil Lanzon (keyboards), Bernie Shaw (vocals), Russell Gilbrook (drums), and Dave Rimmer (bass)
Negative Earth Album: Everyone Is Everybody Else Date: 1974 Genre: Rock Artist: Barclay James Harvest
Founded in 1966, Barclay James Harvest are a progressive rock band. The original lineup consisted of Les Holroyd (bassist/vocalist), John Lees (guitarist/vocalist), Mel Pritchard (drummer/percussionist) 1948-2004, and Stuart Wolstenholme (keyboardist/vocalist) 1947-2010
Man on the Corner Album: Abacab Date: 1981 Genre: Rock Artist: Genesis
Formed at Charterhouse School in Surrey, UK, in 1967 Genesis’ most successful line-up includes Tony Banks (keyboards), Mike Rutherford (bassist/guitarist), and Phil Collins (drummer/singer). In the 1970s when the line-up included Peter Gabriel (singer) Genesis was among the pioneering groups of progressive rock
Jet Album: Band on the Run Date: 1973 Genre: Rock Artist: Paul McCartney and Wings
Paul McCartney is a singer, songwriter, and musician who gained international fame with the Beatles as their bass guitarist and shared primary songwriter and lead vocals with John Lennon. McCartney is one of the most successful composers and performers of all time. He is known for his melodic approach to bass playing, versatile and wide tenor vocal range, musical eclecticism, and exploring musical styles from pre-rock ‘n’ roll to classical and electronica. The Lennon and McCartney songwriting partnership remains the most successful in history
Jamie’s Cryin’ Album: Van Halen Date: 1978 Genre: Rock Artist: Van Halen
Van Halen was a rock band formed in California in 1972. They are credited with restoring hard rock to the forefront of the rock scene and were known for their energetic live performances and the virtuosity of their lead guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The band consisted of Eddie Van Halen, his brother Alex and Halen (drummer), vocalist David Lee Roth, and bassist/vocalist Michael Antony. Toth left the band in 1985 and was replaced by Sammy Hagar, formerly of Montrose. In 2001 Eddie was diagnosed with cancer and died of the disease in 2020
Feel Like Makin’ Love Album: Straight Shooter Date: 1975 Genre: Rock Artist Bad Company
Formed in England in 1973, Bad Company are a rock supergroup. They enjoyed success throughout the 1970s under the management of Peter Grant, who also managed Led Zeppelin. To date they have sold over 40 million albums worldwide
Emerald Album: Jailbreak Date: 1976 Genre: Rock Artist: Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy is a hard rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1959. Generally classified as hard rock their music reflects a wide variety of influences such as blues, soul, and psychedelic rock. Drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist/lead vocalist Phil Lynott met while at school. Lynott was also the principal songwriter and led the group throughout their recording career of twelve albums, writing most of the material. After Lynott’s death (1986) the band emerged in various incarnations initially around the guitarists Scott Gorham and John Sykes. Lynott was the first Black Irishman to achieve commercial success in rock music. As well as being multiracial the band drew its early members from both sides of the Irish border and from both Catholic and Protestant communities during a troubled era in Irish history
Candy Says Album: Boston Tea Party Date: 1969 Genre: Rock Artist: Lou Reed and Velvet Underground
Lou Reed 1942-2013
Lou Reed was a musician, songwriter, and poet. He was the guitarist, singer, and main songwriter for the Band Velvet Underground and had a solo career spanning five decades. Velvet Underground was not commercially successful during its existence but has become regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of alternative rock music. Throughout his career, Lou Reed’s distinctive deadpan voice, poetic and transgressive lyrics, and experimental guitar playing were his trademarks
Dani California Album: Stadium Arcadium Date: 2006 Genre: Rock Artist: Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Red Hot Chilli Peppers are a rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The line-up is vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante. With music incorporating elements of rock, funk, punk, hard rock, psychedelic rock, and hip hop their eclectic range has influenced a variety of genres including funk metal, rap rock, rap metal, and nu metal
Ballad of Dwight Fry Album: Love It to Death Date: 1971 Genre: Rock Artist: Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper, originally a band with roots back to a group called the Earwigs, is a rock singer with a career spanning over five decades. His shows feature numerous props and stage illusions such as pyrotechnics, guillotines, fake blood, electric chairs, reptiles, and swords. He is considered the godfather of rock and he has drawn inspiration from horror films, vaudeville, and garage rock. Alice Cooper is a pioneer of macabre and theatrical rock designed to shock his audience
3’s and 7’s Album: Era Vulgaris Date: 2007 Genre: Rock Artist: Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) is a rock band formed by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme in 1996 in California. Homme has been the only consistent member throughout multiple line-up changes. The current line-up consists of Homme with Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, keyboard, lap steel, backing vocals, and percussion), Michael Schuman (bass guitar, backing vocals, and keyboards), Dean Fertita (keyboards, percussion, backing vocals, and guitar), and Jon Theodore (drums and percussion). QOTSA is known for their blues, Krautrock, and electronica-influenced style of riff-orientated and rhythmic hard rock.
Hanging Around Album: Rattus Norvegicus Date: 1977 Genre: Rock Artist: The Stranglers
The Stranglers
The Stranglers are a rock band emerging from the punk rock scene in the mid-1970s. The band formed in Surrey, England with an aggressive, no-compromise attitude. However, they rarely followed any single musical genre and the band went on to exp[lore a variety of musical styles including new wave, art rock, and gothic rock.
Galadriel Album: Once Again Date: 1971 Genre: Rock Artist: Barclay James Harvest
Barclay James Harvest
Founded in 1966, Barclay James Harvest are a progressive rock band. The original lineup consisted of Les Holroyd (bassist/vocalist), John Lees (guitarist/vocalist), Mel Pritchard (drummer/percussionist) 1948-2004, and Stuart Wolstenholme (keyboardist/vocalist) 1947-2010.
Walk on By Album: Black and White Date: 1978 Genre: Rock Artist: The Stranglers
The Stranglers
The Stranglers are a rock band emerging from the punk rock scene in the mid-1970s. The band formed in Surrey, England with an aggressive, no-compromise attitude. However, they rarely followed any single musical genre and the band went on to explore a variety of musical styles including new wave, art rock, and gothic rock
Dancing In the Moonlight Album: Bad Reputation Date: 1977 Genre: Rock Artist: Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy are a hard rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1959. Generally classified as hard rock their music reflects a wide variety of influences such as blues, soul, and psychedelic rock. Drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist/lead vocalist Phil Lynott met while at school. Lynott was also the principal songwriter and led the group throughout their recording career of twelve albums, writing most of the material. After Lynott’s death (1986) the band emerged in various incarnations initially around the guitarists Scott Gorham and John Sykes. Lynott was the first Black Irishman to achieve commercial success in rock music. As well as being multiracial the band drew its early members from both sides of the Irish border and from both Catholic and Protestant communities during a troubled era in Irish history
Candy Album: Brick by Brick Date: 1990 Genre: Rock Artist: Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop is a singer, musician, songwriter, and actor. Known as the “Godfather of Punk” he was the vocalist and lyricist with the proto-punk band “The Stooges” who formed in 1967 and have disbanded and reunited many times since. Iggy Pop had a long friendship with David Bowie, and both travelled to West Berlin to wean themselves off their respective drug addictions. Iggy Pop began his solo career collaborating with Bowie on the 1977 albums “The Idiot” and “Lust for Life”. Iggy Pop has remained a cultural icon and significant influence on a wide range of musicians including the Sex Pistols and Nirvana.
Safari Inn Album: World on Fire Date: 2014 Genre: Rock Artist: Slash
Slash is a British-American musician best known as the lead guitarist in the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses with whom he achieved global success in the late-1980s and early-1990s. Slash is considered one of the greatest guitarists in history
Bad Reputation Album: Bad Reputation Date: 1977 Genre: Rock Artist: Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy are a hard rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1959. Generally classified as hard rock their music reflects a wide variety of influences such as blues, soul, and psychedelic rock. Drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist/lead vocalist Phil Lynott met while at school. Lynott was also the principal songwriter and led the group throughout their recording career of twelve albums, writing most of the material. After Lynott’s death (1986) the band emerged in various incarnations initially around the guitarists Scott Gorham and John Sykes. Lynott was the first Black Irishman to achieve commercial success in rock music. As well as being multiracial the band drew its early members from both sides of the Irish border and from both Catholic and Protestant communities during a troubled era in Irish history.
Band on the Run Album: Band on the Run Date: 1973 Genre: Rock Artist: Paul McCartney and Wings
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney is a singer, songwriter, and musician who gained international fame with the Beatles as their bass guitarist and shared primary songwriter and lead vocals with John Lennon. McCartney is one of the most successful composers and performers of all time. He is know for his melodic approach to bass playing, versatile and wide tenor vocal range, musical eclecticism, and exploring musical styles from pre-rock ‘n’ roll to classical and electronica. The Lennon and McCartney songwriting partnership remains the most successful in history
30 Years to Life Album: World on Fire Date: 2014 Genre: Rock Artist: Slash
Slash is a British-American musician best known as the lead guitarist in the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses with whom he achieved global success in the late-1980s and early-1990s. Slash is considered one of the greatest guitarists in history
5150 Album: 5150 Date: 1986 Genre: Rock Artist: Van Halen
Van Halen
Van Halen was a rock band formed in California in 1972. They are credited with restoring hard rock to the forefront of the rock scene and were known for their energetic live performances and the virtuosity of their lead guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The band consisted of Eddie Van Halen, his brother Alex Van Halen (drummer), vocalist David Lee Roth, and bassist/vocalist Michael Antony. Toth left the band in 1985 and was replaced by Sammy Hagar, formerly of Montrose. In 2001 Eddie was diagnosed with cancer and died of the disease in 2020
You Can’t Quit Me Baby Album: Queens of the Stone Age Date: 1998 Genre: Rock Artist: Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) is a rock band formed by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme in 1996 in California. Homme has been the only consistent member throughout multiple line-up changes. The current line-up consists of Homme with Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, keyboard, lap steel, backing vocals, and percussion), Michael Schuman (bass guitar, backing vocals, and keyboards), Dean Fertita (keyboards, percussion, backing vocals, and guitar), and Jon Theodore (drums and percussion). QOTSA is known for their blues, Krautrock, and electronica-influenced style of riff-orientated and rhythmic hard rock
Nightclubbing Album: The Idiot Date: 1977 Genre: Rock Artist: Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop is a singer, musician, songwriter, and actor. Known as the “Godfather of Punk” he was the vocalist and lyricist with the proto-punk band “The Stooges” who formed in 1967 and have disbanded and reunited many times since. Iggy Pop had a long friendship with David Bowie and both travelled to West Berlin to wean themselves off their respective drug addictions. Iggy Pop began his solo career collaborating with Bowie on the 1977 albums “The Idiot” and “Lust for Life”. Iggy Pop has remained a cultural icon and significant influence on a wide range of musicians including the Sex Pistols and Nirvana
Gimme Danger Album: Raw Power Date: 1973 Genre: Rock Artist: Iggy Pop and the Stooges
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop is a singer, musician, songwriter, and actor. Known as the “Godfather of Punk” he was the vocalist and lyricist with the proto-punk band “The Stooges” who formed in 1967 and have disbanded and reunited many times since. Iggy Pop had a long friendship with David Bowie and both travelled to West Berlin to wean themselves off their respective drug addictions. Iggy Pop began his solo career collaborating with Bowie on the 1977 albums “The Idiot” and “Lust for Life”. Iggy Pop has remained a cultural icon and significant influence on a wide range of musicians including the Sex Pistols and Nirvana
Make It Wit Chu Album: Era Vulgaris Date: 2007 Genre: Rock Artist: Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) is a rock band formed by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme in 1996 in California. Homme has been the only consistent member throughout multiple line-up changes. The current line-up consists of Homme with Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, keyboard, lap steel, backing vocals, and percussion), Michael Schuman (bass guitar, backing vocals, and keyboards), Dean Fertita (keyboards, percussion, backing vocals, and guitar), and Jon Theodore (drums and percussion). QOTSA is known for their blues, Krautrock, and electronica-influenced style of riff-orientated and rhythmic hard rock.
Waiting for an Alibi Album: Black Rose: A Rock Legend Date: 1979 Genre: Rock Artist: Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy are a hard rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1959. Generally classified as hard rock their music reflects a wide variety of influences such as blues, soul, and psychedelic rock. Drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist/lead vocalist Phil Lynott met while at school. Lynott was also the principal songwriter and led the group throughout their recording career of twelve albums, writing most of the material. After Lynott’s death (1986) the band emerged in various incarnations initially around the guitarists Scott Gorham and John Sykes. Lynott was the first black Irishman to achieve commercial success in rock music. As well as being multiracial the band drew its early members from both sides of the Irish border and also from both Catholic and Protestant communities during a troubled era in Irish history
Keep On Swinging Album: Head Down Date: 2012 Genre: Rock Artist: Rival Sons
Rival Sons
Rival Sons is a rock band formed in California, USA in 2009. The line-up consists of lead vocalist Jay Buchannan, guitarist Scott Holiday, bass guitarist Dave Beste, and Michael Miley on drums. To date, they have released six albums and one EP
Send Me an Angel Album: Crazy World Date: 1990 Genre: Metal, Rock Artist: Scorpions
Scorpions
The Scorpions are a heavy metal band formed in 1965 in Hanover, Germany, by Rudolf Schenker. Since the band’s beginnings, its musical style has ranged from hard rock to heavy metal to glam metal. The band’s only continuous member is Schenker, however, Klaus Meine has appeared on all the Scorpions’ studio albums.
I Can’t Stop Loving You Album: Testify Date: 2002 Genre: Rock, Pop Artist: Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Phil Collins is a drummer, singer, and songwriter. As well as a successful solo career he was also the drummer and lead singer of the rock band Genesis. Phil Collins played drums from the age of 5 and also completed drama school training, landing him roles as a child actor including, at age 13, the major role of the Artful Dodger in the West End musical “Oliver!”. He joined Genesis in 1970 as their drummer and became lead singer following the departure of Peter Gabriel. Phil Collins was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2012, and the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013.
Going to the Run Album: Bloody Buccaneers Date: 1991 Genre: Rock Artist: Golden Earring
Golden Earring
The Dutch rock band Golden Earring, originally The Golden Earrings, was founded in 1961 in The Hague. They achieved global fame with international hits such as ‘Radar Love’ (1973), ‘Twilight Zone’ (1982), and ‘When the Lady Smiles’ (1984). Following a number of line-up changes before 1970 when the stable line-up consisted of Rinus Gerritsen (bass and keyboards), George Kooymans (vocals and guitar), Cesar Zuiderwijk (drums and percussion), and Barry Hay (vocals, guitar, flute, and sax). Following Kooymans diagnosis with ALS the band broke up in 2021
Give a Little Bit Album: Even In the Quietest Moments Date: 1977 Genre: Rock Artist: Supertramp
Supertramp
An English rock band, Supertramp formed in London, England, in 1969. Recognised for the songwriting of founders Roger Hodgson (vocals, keyboards, and guitars) and Rick Davies (vocals and keyboards), Supertramp blended prog rock and pop styles.
Mama Album: Genesis Date: 1983 Genre: Rock Artist: Genesis
Genesis
Formed at Charterhouse School in Surrey, UK, in 1967 Genesis’ most successful line-up includes Tony Banks (keyboards), Mike Rutherford (bassist/guitarist), and Phil Collins (drummer/singer). In the 1970s when the line-up included Peter Gabriel (singer) Genesis was among the pioneering groups of progressive rock.
Cedarwood Road Album: Songs of Innocence Date: 2014 Genre: Rock Artist: U2
U2, an Irish rock band, formed in 1976, consisting of Bono (vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocal), Larry Mullen (drums and percussion), and Adam Clayton (bass guitar). Originally part of the post-punk era the band’s style has evolved with their career whilst continuing to be of an anthemic quality built on Bono’s vocals and the Edge’s guitar textures
Land of Confusion Album: Invisible Touch Date: 1986 Genre: Pop rock Artist: Genesis
Genesis
Formed at Charterhouse School in Surrey, UK, in 1967 Genesis’ most successful line-up includes Tony Banks (keyboards), Mike Rutherford (bassist/guitarist), and Phil Collins (drummer/singer). In the 1970s when the line-up included Peter Gabriel (singer) Genesis was among the pioneering groups of progressive rock.
Veteran of the Psychic Wars Album: Don’t Fear the Reaper Date: 1981 Genre: Metal
Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult is a rock band formed in New York in 1967. Best known for ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’, their global record sales are over 25 million. The music video for ‘Burnin’ For You’ received heavy rotation on MTV when the network premiered in 1981, cementing the band’s contribution to the development of the music video in modern music culture.
Take the Long Way Home Album: Breakfast In America Date: 1979 Genre: Rock
Supertramp
Supertramp
An English rock band, Supertramp formed in London, England, in 1969. Recognised for the songwriting of founders Roger Hodgson (vocals, keyboards, and guitars) and Rick Davies (vocals and keyboards), Supertramp blended prog rock and pop styles.
Up On the Catwalk Album: Sparkle In the Rain Date: 1984 Genre: Rock
Simple Minds
Simple Minds
Formed in Glasgow in 1977, Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band, best known internationally for the 1985 hit ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’. The bad has achieved five number one albums in the UK and have sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, making Simple Minds the most commercially successful Scottish band of the 1980s
Inspired by and written for Song Lyric Sunday – thank you, Jim Adams
I will use the UK Chart as I am a Brit, and I am gobsmacked at a few acts that may have hit the top in the US of A, but unbelievably didn’t hit #1 here. I will start with the one that always has my jaw hitting the floor that they didn’t get to #1 here.
Aerosmith is a hard rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are behind huge hits such as “Crazy” and “I Don’t Want To Miss a Thing” yet they have never made #1 in the UK. Just how was this stonking ballad from “Armageddon”, not #1. Just happens this one of those tunes played at my handfast too, so sat here in tears cos I miss my lady so much
I could stay awake just to hear you breathing Watch you smile while you are sleeping While you’re far away and dreaming I could spend my life in this sweet surrender I could stay lost in this moment forever Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure Don’t want to close my eyes
I don’t want to fall asleep ‘Cause I’d miss you baby And I don’t want to miss a thing ‘Cause even when I dream of you The sweetest dream will never do I’d still miss you baby And I don’t want to miss a thing
Lying close to you, feeling your heart beating And I’m wondering what you’re dreaming Wondering if it’s me you’re seeing Then I kiss your eyes And thank God we’re together And I just want to stay with you in this moment forever Forever and ever
I don’t want to close my eyes I don’t want to fall asleep ‘Cause I’d miss you baby And I don’t want to miss a thing ‘Cause even when I dream of you The sweetest dream will never do I’d still miss you baby And I don’t want to miss a thing
I don’t want to miss one smile And I don’t want to miss one kiss And I just want to be with you Right here with you, just like this And I just want to hold you close I feel your heart so close to mine And just stay here in this moment For all the rest of time Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Don’t want to close my eyes Don’t want to fall asleep ‘Cause I’d miss you baby And I don’t want to miss a thing ‘Cause even when I dream of you (even when I dream) The sweetest dream will never do I’d still miss you baby And I don’t want to miss a thing
I don’t want to close my eyes I don’t want to fall asleep ‘Cause I’d miss you baby And I don’t want to miss a thing ‘Cause even when I dream of you The sweetest dream will never do I’d still miss you baby
And I don’t want to miss a thing Don’t want to close my eyes I don’t want to fall asleep, yeah And I don’t want to miss a thing
Songwriters: Diane Warren
Right, having pulled myself together on to a British art rock band, The Muse. This bunch of guys from Devon, UK have not hit #1 in the UK. Yes, that means “Uprising” didn’t make #1 – huh? I can’t even begin to get my head around that
The Muse is a rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, England. Formed in 1994 the band consists of Matt Bellamy (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Chris Wolstenholme (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Dominic Howard (drums). The Muse released their debut album, ‘Showbiz’, in 1999. The band has received numerous awards including two Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards, and eight NME Awards but not scored a UK #1 – amazeballs!
Paranoia is in bloom The PR transmissions will resume They’ll try to push drugs that keep us all dumbed down And hope that we will never see the truth around (So come on)
Another promise, another scene Another packaged lie to keep us trapped in greed And all the green belts wrapped around our minds And endless red tape to keep the truth confined (So come on)
They will not force us They will stop degrading us They will not control us We will be victorious (So come on)
Interchanging mind control Come, let the revolution take its toll If you could flick the switch and open your third eye You’d see that we should never be afraid to die (So come on)
Rise up and take the power back It’s time the fat cats had a heart attack You know that their time’s coming to an end We have to unify and watch our flag ascend (So come on)
They will not force us They will stop degrading us They will not control us We will be victorious (So come on)
They will not force us They will stop degrading us They will not control us We will be victorious (So come on)
Songwriters: Matt Bellamy
Now, this one is beyond absurd – The Foo Fighters have not had a UK #1. That is so wrong, how can the Foo Fighters not have achieved #1. It is so bonkers, I can’t believe it, yet I know it is true. The Foo Fighters formed in Seattle, Washington, USA
Keep you in the dark You know they all pretend Keep you in the dark And so it all began
Send in your skeletons Sing as their bones go marching in again They need you buried deep The secrets that you keep are ever ready Are you ready? I’m finished making sense Done pleading ignorance That old defense Spinning infinity, boy The wheel is spinning me It’s never-ending, never-ending Same old story
What if I say I’m not like the others? What if I say I’m not just another one of your plays? You’re the pretender What if I say I will never surrender?
What if I say I’m not like the others? What if I say I’m not just another one of your plays? You’re the pretender What if I say that I never surrender?
In time, or so I’m told, I’m just another soul for sale, oh well The page is out of print We are not permanent We’re temporary, temporary Same old story
What if I say I’m not like the others? What if I say I’m not just another one of your plays? You’re the pretender What if I say I will never surrender?
What if I say I’m not like the others? What if I say I’m not just another one of your plays? You’re the pretender What if I say I will never surrender?
I’m the voice inside your head you refuse to hear I’m the face that you have to face mirrorin’ your stare I’m what’s left; I’m what’s right; I’m the enemy I’m the hand that’ll take you down and bring you to your knees
So, who are you? Yeah, who are you? Yeah, who are you? Yeah, who are you?
Keep you in the dark You know they all pretend
What if I say I’m not like the others? What if I say I’m not just another one of your plays? You’re the pretender What if I say I will never surrender?
What if I say I’m not like the others? What if I say I’m not just another one of your plays? You’re the pretender What if I say that I’ll never surrender?
What if I say I’m not like the others? (Keep you in the dark) What if I say I’m not just another one of your plays? (You know they all) You’re the pretender (Pretend) What if I say I will never surrender?
What if I say I’m not like the others? (Keep you in the dark) What if I say I’m not just another one of your plays? (You know they all) You’re the pretender (Pretend) What if I say I will never surrender?
So, who are you? Yeah, who are you? Yeah, who are you?
Songwriters: David Eric Grohl, Nate Mendel, Christopher A Shiflett, and Oliver Taylor Hawkins
And to close – and this really is so gobsmackingly unbelievable – it is the legendary Guns N’ Roses. You read that right, Guns N’ Roses have never topped the UK Top 40 Chart – I have checked, checked again, and checked some more as I really don’t believe this is possible.
Guns N’ Roses is a hard rock band from California, USA, and formed in 1985. The current line-up consists of Axl Rose as vocalist, Slash as lead guitarist, Duff McKagan on bass, Dizzy Reed on keyboards, guitarist Steven Adler, Frank Ferrer on drums, and keyboardist Melissa Reese. The band’s rebellious hedonism in their early years drew comparisons with the early Rolling Stones and earned them the reputation of being the most dangerous band in the world.
Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Take me home (oh, won’t you please take me home) Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Take me home (oh, won’t you please take me home)
Just a urchin livin’ under the street I’m a hard case that’s tough to beat I’m your charity case so buy me something to eat I’ll pay you at another time Take it to the end of the line
Rags to riches or so they say Ya gotta keep pushin’ for the fortune and fame You know it’s all a gamble when it’s just a game Ya treat it like a capital crime Everybody’s doin’ the time
Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Oh, won’t you please take me home Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Take me home
Strapped in the chair of the city’s gas chamber Why I’m here I can’t quite remember The surgeon general says it’s hazardous to breathe I’d have another cigarette but I can’t see Tell me who you’re gonna believe
Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Take me home, yeah yeah Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Oh, won’t you please take me home, yeah yeah
So far away So far away So far away So far away
Captain America’s been torn apart Now he’s a court jester with a broken heart He said “turn me around and take me back to the start” I must be losing my mind “are you blind?” I’ve seen it all a million times
Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Take me home, yeah yeah Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Oh, won’t you please take me home Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Take me home, yeah yeah Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Oh, won’t you please take me home
I wanna go, I wanna go Oh, won’t you please take me home I wanna see how good it can be Oh, won’t you please take me home Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Take me home Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Oh, won’t you please take me home Take me down, lead me ’round Oh, won’t you please take me home
I wanna see, what a woman can be I want to take you home Take me down to the paradise city Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Oh, won’t you please take me home I wanna go, I wanna know Oh, won’t you please take me home, yeah baby
Songwriters: Duff McKagan, Hudson Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler, and W. Axl Rose
School Album: Crime of the Century Date: 1974 Genre: Rock
Artist: Supertramp British
Supertramp
An English rock band, Supertramp formed in London, England, in 1969. Recognised for the songwriting of founders Roger Hodgson (vocals, keyboards, and guitars) and Rick Davies (vocals and keyboards), Supertramp blended prog rock and pop styles.
A British rock band from Bradford, West Yorkshire, formed in 1983. In the mid-eighties, the Cult gained a dedicated following in the UK as a post-punk/gothic rock band with singles such as “She Sells Sanctuary”. In the late 1980s, the band broke into the mainstream in the USA establishing their credentials as a hard rock band with ”Love Removal Machine”
Status Quo are a rock band formed in 1962. Originating in London the founding members Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster were still schoolboys, Following line-up changes including Rick Parfitt in 1967 became Status Quo in1967. With over 60 chart hits to their credit, more than any other rock band, they received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 1991
Railroad Album: Dog of Two Heads Date: 1971 Genre: Rock, Blues
Status Quo
Status Quo
Status Quo are a rock band formed in 1962. Originating in London the founding members Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster were still schoolboys, Following line-up changes including Rick Parfitt in 1967 became Status Quo in1967. With over 60 chart hits to their credit, more than any other rock band, they received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 1991
Career of Evil Album: Secret Treaties Date: 1974 Genre: Rock
Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Oyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult is a rock band formed in New York in 1967. Best known for ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’, their global record sales is over 25 million. The music video for ‘Burnin’ For You’ received heavy rotation on MTV when the network premiered in 1981, cementing the band’s contribution to the development of the music video in modern music culture
One More Cup of Coffee Album: Desire Date: 1976 Genre: Rock, Blues
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is a singer-songwriter and is regarded as one of the best songwriters of all time. A major figure of popular culture for over 60 years Bod Dylan is most celebrated for his work from the 1960s with songs such as “Blowin’ In the Wind” and “The Times They Are a-Changin’” which became anthems for anti-war and civil rights movements.
Back Home Album: Golden Earring Date: 1970 Genre: Rock
Golden Earring
Golden Earring
The Dutch rock band Golden Earring, originally The Golden Earrings, was founded in 1961 in The Hague. They achieved global fame with international hits such as ‘Radar Love’ (1973), ‘Twilight Zone’ (1982), and ‘When the Lady Smiles’ (1984). Following a number of line-up changes before 1970 when the stable line-up consisted of Rinus Gerritsen (bass and keyboards), George Kooymans (vocals and guitar), Cesar Zuiderwijk (drums and percussion), and Barry Hay (vocals, guitar, flute, and sax). Following Kooymans diagnosis with ALS the band broke up in 2021
Wasting Love Album: Fear of the Dark Date: 1992 Genre: Rock
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in London in 1975 by bassist and songwriter Steve Harris. The band’s discography to date includes 39 albums, 4 EPs, and 7 compilations. Pioneers of the resurgence of British heavy metal, Iron Maiden achieved their initial success during the early 1980s. They are considered one of the most successful heavy metal bands in history, supported by their mascot ‘Eddie’ who has appeared on almost all of their album and single covers, and at their live shows
Marguerita Time Album: Back to Back Date: 1983 Genre: Rock
Status Quo
Status Quo
Status Quo are a rock band formed in 1962. Originating in London the founding members Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster were still schoolboys, Following line-up changes including Rick Parfitt in 1967 became Status Quo in1967. With over 60 chart hits to their credit, more than any other rock band, they received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 1991
The Dutch rock band Golden Earring, originally The Golden Earrings, was founded in 1961 in The Hague. They achieved global fame with international hits such as ‘Radar Love’ (1973), ‘Twilight Zone’ (1982), and ‘When the Lady Smiles’ (1984). Following a number of line-up changes before 1970 when the stable line-up consisted of Rinus Gerritsen (bass and keyboards), George Kooymans (vocals and guitar), Cesar Zuiderwijk (drums and percussion), and Barry Hay (vocals, guitar, flute, and sax). Following Kooymans diagnosis with ALS the band broke up in 2021
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