I’m a bit out of practice since there’s a 10 month old child toddering around the Klipschs these days but when mother and daughter depart for quick shopping trips, I’ll still test the limits of my system on occasion. There are a couple of old favorites of mine that simply must be played loud…
Beck - Loser
Nielsen - Jump Into The Fire
Creedence - Susie Q
Alice in Chains Unplugged - Rooster
Aerosmith - Seasons of Wither
Nirvana Unplugged - All Apologies
Hendrix - Hey Joe
Tommy Bolin - Post Toastie
Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight (crank REAL loud when the drums kick in, and “air drumming” is a must)
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
Dire Straits - Money for Nothin’
AC/DC - Just about any damn thing they play
…and I agree with the “All Apologies” assessment. I suspect he was probably doing a version of it when he was killed.
Screwdriver-The White Stripes (I cannot get enuff of The White Stripes!)
Twilight Campfighter-Guided By Voices
All This I’ve Done for You-Husker Du
Starf*ckers Inc-NIN
Guerilla Radio-Rage Against The Machine
Loops Of Fury-Chemical Brothers
9 Volt-Man Or Astroman?
Copperhead Road-Steve Earle
Billion Dollar Babies-Alice Cooper
Bastards Of Young-The Replacements
I could go on and on…but now I’ve got to listen to most of the above!
Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones
Who Are You? - The Who (playing when I was arrested for disturbing the peace - it has a special place in my heart)
You! - Frankie Beverly and Maze
Running on Empty - Jackson Browne
Once Upon a Time in the West (live version) - Dire Straits
Tie Your Mother Down - Queen
Whenever, wherever the following songs come on the dial is immediately cranked to 11:
The Clash- “Rock the Casbah”
J. Geils Band- “Centerfold”
War- “Low Rider”
Golden Earring- “Radar Love”
Living Colour- “Cult of Personality”
Lenny Kravitz- “Are You Gonna Go My Way”
Bruce Springsteen- “Pink Cadillac” and “Cadillac Ranch”
Just about anything by ZZ Top
When I’m in a contrary mood, I like to point the speakers out the front window and blast the soundtrack to “Victory At Sea.”
Yer friendly neighborhood rock and roll hootchie-koo,
Lots of stuff by the Who. I don’t know why but it really does sound better loud. In particular, “Who are You” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again” will be the reason I’m hard of hearing in my old age.
Working Man - Rush
Young Man Blues - The Who
Long Way To The Top - AC/DC
Rock n’ Roll - Led Zeppelin
Helter Skelter - The Beatles
Rockin’ In The Free World - Neil Young
Skull Hill - Joe Satriani
What? You say somethin?
Try screaming in the OTHER ear!
Born to Be Wild is by Steppenwolf. I am sooo old.
My personal votes:
Rockin in the Free World, Neil Young
I Love L.A. Randy Newman (I see a sarcasm thing developing)
Eve of Destruction, Barry McGuire (I am sooo old)
Mac the Knife, Bobby Darrin’s version (I’m not quite that old)
“Low” by Cracker must be played at maximum volume for full effect.
“Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns 'n Roses: Best played at Ear Bleed levels.
“I Alone” by Live must be played very, very, very loud.
“Fire in the Hole” by The Tragically Hip: Dial it to 10, baby.
“Song 2” by Blur: Loud.
“Hey Hey, My My” by Neil Young: Louder.
“Fight For Your Right” by The Beastie Boys: Loudest.
Many great tunes have already been mentioned. Of course, it is simply not possible to play your AC/DC records loud enough, especially “For Those About To Rock,” “Hell’s Bells” and “Back in Black.” Also “Who Made Who.”
I just saw the video for Ich Will and I am ready to go out and rip a tree out of the ground. I’m pumped up with Testosterone and ambition. By god, today I AM Till Lindemann, and the world better get out of my way. Curse MTV for not playing this video. Curse them always.
jarbaby