| In a list dominated by Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Presley, | | | | This song gets a mention because Dylan wrote it; Bob |
| and the Beatles, there are some classics that feature | | | | Dylan's feature numerously in this list. |
| other popular artists. It's the chance to reminisce--back | | | | 43. Power And The Passion (Hirst/Moginie/Garrett) - |
| to a time when a particular classic made us stop and | | | | Midnight Oil, 1983. |
| truly listen, absorbing our senses and emotions | | | | Good old Aussie pride. Midnight Oil raised the |
| cathartically, solemnly or otherwise. | | | | conscious awareness and conscience of many in the |
| The following thirteen (13) songs are highlighted out of | | | | world, and provoked many an ethical issue in the 1980s |
| a recent top 100 and are either personal favourites or | | | | and 1990s. |
| noteworthy. | | | | 36. You Should Be Dancing (Gibb/Gibb/Gibb) - Bee |
| 100. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (Bono | | | | Gees, 1976. |
| Clayton/Edge/Mullen) - U2, 1987. | | | | The Bee Gees are simply classic in any musical |
| This song is a gospel song for sure and certain. No top | | | | context. |
| 100 list could be complete without an offering from U2! | | | | 21. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (John/Taupin) - Elton |
| 97. Bittersweet Symphony (Ashcroft/Jagger/Richards) | | | | John, 1973. |
| - the Verve, 1997. | | | | Again, Elton too deserves at least as much a mention |
| This song can warp the senses like no other. | | | | as Madonna. |
| 90. Ray Of Light (Madonna/Orbit/Muldoon/Curtis | | | | 14. Respect (Redding) - Aretha Franklin, 1967. |
| Leach) - Madonna, 1998. | | | | A legend in her own right is Aretha Franklin. |
| A little like the U2 example, music hall's of fame would | | | | 10. Hurricane (Dylan) - Bob Dylan, 1976. |
| not be quite complete without Madonna. Ray of Light | | | | The motion picture The Hurricane, with Rubin |
| was used in so many advertising campaigns it's not | | | | "Hurricane" Carter played by Denzel Washington, |
| funny. | | | | showcased a devastating story of a harsh, callous, |
| 68. To Her Door (Kelly) - Paul Kelly, 1987. | | | | unjust imprisonment. "He coulda been the champion of |
| This is a ballad from the depths, and a song of victory | | | | the world" indeed. |
| for any guy who's won back his girl! | | | | As with Midnight Oil's work, injustices should be |
| 67. Back On The Chain Gang (Hynde) - The | | | | highlighted through the arts and music so the whole |
| Pretenders, 1982. | | | | world can learn. |
| Like To Her Door, this one's a come-from-behind type | | | | 7. Eleanor Rigby (Lennon/McCartney) - The Beatles, |
| of song that resonates with anyone who's struggled | | | | 1966. |
| with adversity. | | | | This is not my favourite song by probably the best |
| 55. It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And If | | | | band ever, but absolutely no music top 100 would be |
| Feel Fine) (Berry/Buck/Mills/Stipe) - R.E.M., 1987. | | | | anything close to complete without the Beatles |
| With fast lyrics and a hard rock rhythm and beat this | | | | featuring prominently. |
| song goes to the 'end of the world,' ushering in | | | | I must say though, of the best songs "of all time," |
| thoughts of, 'What would the end of the world look | | | | where does that leave the rest of history; are we just |
| like?' | | | | a little 20th Century-centric here? |
| 49. All Along The Watchtower (Dylan) - Jimi Hendrix, | | | | What songs make your top 100? |
| 1968. | | | | |