Usually, I have some recollection where I first heard these so-called “deep cuts,” but this personal discovery eludes me. It’s a gorgeous yet melancholy piece of folk-rock from the 1971 album, Liquid Acrobat As Regards the Air, but the version I have is from BBC Radio 1 Live In Concert.
Listen to a song clip here, but I have to warn you, the live version is better.
I went through my Elton John (music) phase long before I heard this gem from his 1972 album, Honky Chateau. It’s a beautiful love song, dedicated to New York City. It features some of Elton’s best melody while lyricist Bernie Taupin adds some vivid, city-related imagery. Over the years, this has become my favorite Elton John song.
Listen to a song clip here.
Believe it or not, I first heard this gem on a recent American Airlines flight, as part of their 33 1/3 onboard radio programming. I haven’t dug into much of the Who’s work, but this funky track from 1982’s It’s Hard just might change all of that.
Listen to a sound clip here.
Many casual fans of Bob Marley know exactly 14 of his songs – that was the number of tracks on his multi-platinum greatest hits compilation, Legend. Left off that disc, “Time Will Tell” features a great bass line that will have your head swaying in no time. It was later covered by the Black Crowes on Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, with mixed results.
Listen to a clip of Marley’s version here, and the Crowes’ version here.
First released on Tres Hombres, “Waitin’ for the Bus” is a simple song that features a terrific riff and the infectious repeating lyric, “Have mercy!” The song goes right into “Jesus Just Left Chicago,” which is arguably the band’s best song title. This driving, bluesy number shows the band at their very best. Both songs are played on classic rock radio, so you might recognize them.
Listen to song clips here.
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