So, I decided to rank my top 20 songs of all time. It is a futile task as it is in constant flux. However, I can say that the top 3-5 have remained fairly constant over the past few years and my number 1 song has not changed since 1996. As I compiled this list I couldn’t help but notice how my interests have changed over the years. I love rock and came of age in the 70s and 80s. While I still love much of that music and listen to it often the individual songs are not as indelible as the whole. Now, the songs I find myself turning to over and over are much more mellow, more folksy and much more lyric driven.
At number 20 is Steve Forbert. His lone hit. He was one of the first to be unfairly saddled with the “New Springsteen” label. However, if you stop with this song you miss a solid career of great tunes. However, this one remains my favorite. I’m a sucker for a strong piano driven song as you will see repeatedly on this list.