Rolling Stones: “’Till the Next Goodbye”
“’Till the Next Goodbye,” from The Rolling Stones’ 1974 album “It’s Only Rock ’n Roll,” opens with a strumming acoustic guitar and Mick Jagger’s half–speaking, half–singing question: “Honey, is there any place that you would like to eat?” Keith Richards joins Jagger in singing about the clandestine meetings of two lovers—their volume in sync with the ebb and flow of drums familiar in the Stones’ repertoire. The slow, melodic tune differs from many of their most popular songs and deserves a listen. iTunes Bestseller: “Beast of Burden”
Creedence Clearwater Revival: “Long as I Can See the Light”
CCR’s 1970 album “Cosmo’s Factory” featured hits like “Travelin’ Band” and “Who’ll Stop the Rain,” but one of the last singles to be released, “Long as I Can See the Light,” still proves to be one of the best. In it, a slow–but–steady beat introduces John Fogerty’s husky voice, which leads into a soulful tenor saxophone solo that steals the show. The bluesy combination sounds best on days when you need to keep in mind: “I’ll be coming home soon.” iTunes Bestseller: “Born on the Bayou”
The Beatles: “I’ll Follow the Sun”
“I’ll Follow the Sun” appeared on the album “Beatles for Sale” in 1964. Paul McCartney sings, “One day you’ll know I was the one, but tomorrow may rain so I’ll follow the sun.” Unlike “I’m a Loser” and “No Reply,” two other songs of unrequited love on the album, this song retains a hopeful tone with light acoustic strumming and Ringo Starr’s steady drumming. “I’ll Follow the Sun” shows a different side of The Beatles to fans of the band’s more popular songs. iTunes Bestseller: “Here Comes the Sun”
Paul Simon: “One Trick Pony”
This folk-like title track for Simon’s 1980 album looks back in equivocal nostalgia at the star-crossed life of a rock and roll performer. Although this song never made it to Simon’s Anthology album, it is a surefire indicator that the listener is not a One Trick Pony when it comes to music. iTunes Bestseller: “Kodachrome”
Pink Floyd: “High Hopes”
“Our thoughts stray constantly and without boundary,” Roger Waters croons on this lost Pink Floyd tune. Though it does not refer to dosing off from studies, this seven-minute gem, being both the first song written for The Division Bell and the last one finished, instills a calm sensibility to any listener. iTunes Bestseller: “Wish You Were Here”
Led Zeppelin: “The Wanton Song”
For a song blasting with sexual energy, this one’s too often left forgotten. Lead vocalist Robert Plant’s raspy vocals, coupled with an “Immigrant Song” resonance and an aggressive forward musical momentum truly makes this hit a hidden gem. iTunes Bestseller: “Stairway to Heaven”
