70. Born In The U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen
(Columbia 1984, Jon Landau)
So what's the most misunderstood song in the history of rock and roll? Yep you've guess it Born In The USA, The Boss's pulls no punches with his scathing attack on the Vietnam war, unfortuantely this song has become a flag waving pro USA anthem, that thanks to Ronald Reagan we'll never get to hear live.
69. Where The Streets Have No Name - U2
(Island 1987, Brian Eno)
The last of the big three off of the Joshua Tree, while I never really cared for this direction, the public ate it up and turned the album into a phenomina and these the singles into legends. Where The Streets Have No Names was the biggest and most anthemic of the bunch.
68. Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
(Columbia 1983, Jim Stienman)
I know what your thinking, how on earth is this era defining classic not number one, well I don't know, it remains the greatest karaoke song of all time over twenty years after its original release.
67. Rebel Yell - Billy Idol
(Chrysallis 1984, Keith Forsay)
Ah it's time to restore some testosterone to the list, and nothing says testosterone like bleach, eyeline and laytex, eh men!?! Regardless when it comes to stomping sleaze anthem Billy Idol was the unisputed king.
66. Pride (In The Name Of Love) - U2
(Island 1984, Brian Eno)
Wow another U2 track and its another sugary ballad, I think this is the one that most skeptics respect as an earnest, bold and plain statement of intent. We should have known they were destined for the stadiums.
65. The One I Love - R.E.M
(IRS 1987, Mitch Easter)
From one simple straight forward statement to another "This One Goes Out To The One I Love, This One Goes Out To The One I Left Behind, A Simple Thought To Occupy My Mind, This One Goes Out To The One I Love, FIRE" there you go song done, number one.
64. Hungry Heart - Bruce Springsteen
(Columbia 1980, Jon Landau)
I should officailly dub this the stadium section of the count down. Hungry Heart sees Bruce in full sing song mode, with his most melodiest and catchy song ever.
63. Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
(Columbia 1982, Marvin Gaye)
So who's the greatest lost talent? Buddy Holly? John Lennon? Perhaps but if you said Curt Cobain your wrong, sorry Curt. Marvin Gaye deserves to sit along side Lennon and Harrison and genius song writter with a beautiful soulful sexy voice. He is sorely missed.
62. Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2
(Island 1982, Steve Lillywhite)
Wow three U2 songs in one section, I'm gonna get some stick for this, however Sunday Bloody Sunday is one choice that few could quibble over. Back when Bono and co were flag waving rockers. Great drums, a great riff, and hell probably Bono's best lyrics, good to see them with some fire in their bellies.
61. The Trooper - Iron Maiden
(EMI 1983, Martin Burch)
The staple of every Maiden sets. A song so huge it defies an explination, can this song even be explained, its ludicrious, but it's also ludicriously awesome. One of the songs you have to hear live before you die.
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