VH1's "100 greatest songs of the last 25 years"

[newt2]

Weird list. IMO they got #1 right but I don't see how they can put Eminem in the top 10.

The "100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years," as chosen by VH1.

1. Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

2. Michael Jackson, "Billie Jean"

3. Guns N' Roses, "Sweet Child O' Mine"

4. Eminem, "Lose Yourself"

5. U2, "One"

6. Run-D.M.C., "Walk This Way"

7. Prince, "When Doves Cry"

8. Whitney Houston, "I Will Always Love You"

9. The Police, "Every Breath You Take"

10. Madonna, "Like a Virgin"

11. Van Halen, "Jump"

12. Alanis Morissette, "You Oughta Know"

13. TLC, "Waterfalls"

14. Sinead O'Connor, "Nothing Compares 2 U"

15. Pink Floyd, "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)"

16. No Doubt, "Don't Speak"

17. Def Leppard, "Photograph"

18. R.E.M., "Losing My Religion"

19. Public Enemy, "Fight the Power"

20. AC/DC, "You Shook Me All Night Long"

21. U2, "With or Without You"

22. Cyndi Lauper, "Time After Time"

23. Prince, "Little Red Corvette"

24. Celine Dion, "My Heart Will Go On"

25. Rick James, "Super Freak"

26. Bon Jovi, "Livin' on a Prayer"

27. Grandmaster Flash, "The Message"

28. Britney Spears, "... Baby One More Time"

29. Bruce Springsteen, "Born in the U.S.A."

30. Janet Jackson, "Nasty"

31. Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg, "Nuthin' but a `G' Thang"

32. Pearl Jam, "Jeremy"

33. Tina Turner, "What's Love Got to do With It"

34. Peter Gabriel, "In Your Eyes"

35. The Sugarhill Gang, "Rapper's Delight"

36. Joan Jett, "I Love Rock 'n Roll"

37. Alicia Keys, "Fallin"'

38. The Clash, "London Calling"

39. Tom Petty, "Free Fallin"'

40. Michael Jackson, "Beat It"

41. Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Under the Bridge"

42. Blondie, "Heart of Glass"

43. The Go-Go's, "Our Lips Are Sealed"

44. Gloria Gaynor, "I Will Survive"

45. Aerosmith, "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"

46. Queen and David Bowie, "Under Pressure"

47. Shania Twain, "You're Still the One"

48. Naughty By Nature, "O.P.P."

49. Journey, "Don't Stop Believin"'

50. Lenny Kravitz, "Are You Gonna Go My Way?"

51. George Michael, "Faith"

52. The Rolling Stones, "Start Me Up"

53. Marvin Gaye, "Sexual Healing"

54. Goo Goo Dolls, "Iris"

55. Talking Heads, "Once in a Lifetime"

56. Sheryl Crow, "All I Wanna Do"

57. Eric Clapton, "Tears in Heaven"

58. The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Puff Daddy & Mase, "Mo Money Mo Problems"

59. Meat Loaf "Paradise By the Dashboard Light"

60. Santana feat. Rob Thomas, "Smooth"

61. Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"

62. Pretenders, "Brass in Pocket"

63. Beck, "Loser"

64. The Knack, "My Sharona"

65. Nelly, "Hot in Herre"

66. Squeeze, "Tempted"

67. John Cougar Mellencamp, "Jack and Diane"

68. Chic, "Good Times"

69. Mary J. Blige, "Real Love"

70. Culture Club, "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me"

71. Dave Matthews Band, "Crash Into Me"

72. John Lennon, "(Just Like) Starting Over"

73. LL Cool J, "Mama Said Knock You Out"

74. Hall & Oates, "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)"

75. The Ramones, "I Wanna Be Sedated"

76. Eurythmics, "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"

77. Missy Elliott, "Work It"

78. Green Day, "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)"

79. Destiny's Child, "Say My Name"

80. Duran Duran, "Hungry Like the Wolf"

81. OutKast, "Ms. Jackson"

82. Soft Cell, "Tainted Love"

83. Band Aid, "Do They Know It's Christmas"

84. Radiohead, "Creep"

85. Eminem, "My Name Is"

86. Tracy Chapman, "Fast Car"

87. The Who, "Who Are You"

88. Metallica, "Enter Sandman"

89. Pat Benatar, "Hit Me With Your Best Shot"

90. The Police, "Roxanne"

91. Melissa Etheridge, "Come to My Window"

92. Salt-N-Pepa, "Push It"

93. Nine Inch Nails, "Closer"

94. Cheap Trick, "Surrender"

95. Oasis, "Wonderwall"

96. Beastie Boys, "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)"

97. Devo, "Whip It"

98. Hanson, "MMMBop"

99. Norah Jones, "Don't Know Why"

100. Madonna, "Ray of Light"

[V8SpankR]

#45- Areosmith - "I don't want to miss a thing"?

Replace it with "Dream On" and I'll believe these voters weren't on crack.

[THRICE]

Because Eminem is fucking cool and that song sold billions.

[newt2]

Originally posted by V8SpankR
#45- Areosmith - "I don't want to miss a thing"?

Replace it with "Dream On" and I'll believe these voters weren't on crack.

I'm pretty sure that Dream on is older than 1979 isn't it?

[newt2]

Originally posted by THRICE
Because Eminem is fucking cool and that song sold billions.

Eminem is a tool. A funny one, but nevertheless a tool...

[Dustin]

Originally posted by newt2
Eminem is a tool. A funny one, but nevertheless a tool...

But using your own analogy Eminem is a very influencial rap artist who has transformed hip hop, and brought it to the forefront.



i read csi

[newt2]

Originally posted by Dustin
But using your own analogy Eminem is a very influencial rap artist who has transformed hip hop, and brought it to the forefront.



i read csi

I don't see him as influencial. He's just copying what others have done before him. The most original thing about him is that he's found a way to be shocking without being a Gangsta Rap artist.

As far as proppelling hip hop to the forefront, it's been there for years now. IMO he rode the wave in rather than started it.

[Dustin]

Originally posted by newt2
I don't see him as influencial. He's just copying what others have done before him. The most original thing about him is that he's found a way to be shocking without being a Gangsta Rap artist.

As far as proppelling hip hop to the forefront, it's been there for years now. IMO he rode the wave in rather than started it.

Hip Hop was in the limelight because of bitches, hoes, g-dogs, and killing cops.

Eminem - Sells more records cause he raps about killing his Girlfriend, mom and shooting paintballs at ICP, and his biggest fan, stan. Something that white suburban kids love. and inner city o-g's, like too.

I do think his novelty will wear off though.

50 cent will be this years wrapper. :D

[Dustin]

Missy elliott though?? what the fuck? some affirmitive action rule got her in there.

[V8SpankR]

Originally posted by newt2
I'm pretty sure that Dream on is older than 1979 isn't it?

Doh,my bad.

Ok,"Dude Looks Like A Lady" should be the replacement.

[shane]

Thanks for the list Pat!!


my concerns with it are as follows......

My biggest concern is #38. london calling is not the Clash's best song, not by a long shot. Train In Vain is by far their best and should have been in the top 10 if not top 5!!!!!!

#4 is a very good song i am not suprised by its placement.


#3 is wayyyyyy too high and should be replaced with "patience"

#2 sucks, plain and simple

#1 is too high also

#7 should be replaced with Purple Rain, awesome song that cant be ignored.

#23 should be higher

#32 Jeremy????? how the fuck can they leave out "Black"???? Pearl Jams "Black" should have been in the top 20.

#48 is THE greatest hip hop song ever!! should have been in the top 15 at least.

#49 is all wrong. should have been replaced with "stone in love" and "faithfuly" should have been on the list and in the top 50.

#66 should be higher

#92 should be higher

#93 where the fuck is "ringfinger"?????

#96 there should have been at least 5 beastie boys's songs on here.

[shane]

ooops i did not see the 25 year thing, guess that cancels some of my gripes.

[newt2]

They really snubbed the Beastie Boys bad.

I don't see how you could not pick Smells like Teen Spirit as #1 though. I mean everything in the entire music industry changed in a few short weeks after that song was released.

[phil]

smells like teen spirit pretty much brought grung and punk mainstream. i can't believe that brittany spears even made that list.....

[LeonZ]

Originally posted by newt2
They really snubbed the Beastie Boys bad.

I don't see how you could not pick Smells like Teen Spirit as #1 though. I mean everything in the entire music industry changed in a few short weeks after that song was released.

:werd:

[Chevy454]

Why don't they just rename this top 100 most popular songs in the last 25 years? That is all it is.

[racerchik303]

i think smells like teen spirit deserves to be at #1...Nirvana rox!

[Talonstylz]

Im actually not surprised eminem got up there in the top 10. Guy is a nut, but a damn good rapper too. Yes hes controversial, but how do you think he got so famous so quick?

[b18cya-T]

#88...RIIIIIIIGHT :rollseyes:


should be One or Justice for All

[Dustin]

Originally posted by shane
Thanks for the list Pat!!


my concerns with it are as follows......

My biggest concern is #38. london calling is not the Clash's best song, not by a long shot. Train In Vain is by far their best and should have been in the top 10 if not top 5!!!!!!


London Calling is a little harder than Train in vain. therefore I like it.

[shane]

fuck, will you agree with me on just one damn thing.

[Dustin]

Originally posted by shane
fuck, will you agree with me on just one damn thing.

lets see...

Me-Ford's Suck ______ Shane-nope
Me-Trailers are good ______ Shane- nope
Me-London calling great! ______ Shane-nope
Me-Little Caesar's!______ Shane-nope
Me-Texas' blows ________ Shane-nope


dude..i tried:D

[shane]

Man that is one half-ass effort.



okay lets see..........

Me... bandi too pricey______ Dustin...no way
Me... Subarus suck_________ Dustin...nope
Me... Bracket racing gay______ Dustin...not even
Me... Oh hell whats the use i give up


Can you at least agree that Fat Tire is a good beer? if you can then i will buy you one if i get the chance, kinda like a prick of the year award:p

[Dustin]

Originally posted by shane
Man that is one half-ass effort.



okay lets see..........

Me... bandi too pricey______ Dustin...no way
Me... Subarus suck_________ Dustin...nope
Me... Bracket racing gay______ Dustin...not even
Me... Oh hell whats the use i give up


Can you at least agree that Fat Tire is a good beer? if you can then i will buy you one if i get the chance, kinda like a prick of the year award:p

I prefer Easy Street Wheat with a lemon...:D

Fat tire works though....:cool:

[newt2]

Can you at least agree that Fat Tire is a good beer?

Wow we agree on something now shane! Imagine that! ;)

[shane]

Yeah sure Pat, your trying for a free beer. Quit playing games with my emotions okay!!

[newt2]

Free beer is good beer, but free Fat Tire is better. ;)