- If you dont get what the title is a take on then you dont get popular culture, though I haven't purchased a Now! since about no. 27. Anywho this is a list of essential songs that gets P.S.O.A (Pats Seal Of Approval)
- Under Pressure - Queen/David Bowie from Queens 'Hot Space' Album (1982).
I dont like saying something is the best ever in it's field but this may be the best song ever. John Deacon supplies the bass, Freddie the 'Da-bi-di-ba-das and Bowie supplies what I class as the best verse in music because that last verse is aweinspiring.
- We Dont Have To Take Our Clothes Off - Jermaine Stewart - 'Frantic Romantic' (1986)
I heard this for the first time a couple years back on an advert, Cadburys I think, any way this song as the kids (used to) say is wicked. Cant help but sing along to this one, though some may not like it as it's 80s poppy, cheery, almost cheesyish. Jermaine passed away in the 90s unfortunatly.
- Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones - The Ramones (1976)
This is THE definitive Ramones track, most people who wear Ramones shirts probably only know this song. Starts like most with Dee Dees '1,2,3,4' then kicks into high gear from the off. Ramones seem to be respected, praised etc. by many musicians and credited with starting Punk Rock, though they have an almost poppy Punk Rock compared to say Sex Pistols, who I hate, but they never got the big hit they deserved. Joey (singer - 1999), Dee Dee (bassist - 2002) and Johnny (guitarist - 2004) are no longer with us sadly. (Editors Note - Sadly the last remaining original Tommy passed in July 2014)
- Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie (Ziggy Stradust) - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust (1972)
If Under Pressure is the best ever song then this is no. 2 for me, though weirdly it's not my favorite Bowie, it rocks along nicely then we hit the chorus where it becomes almost sinister, also I love the ending as it's simply 'Ziggy Played Guitaaaarrrr!'
- Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Connor -
This song was written by Prince and I can easily picture him singing it. Simplistic yet great video accompanies this song.
- Life On Mars? - David Bowie - Hunky Dory
When I made reference to my favorite Bowie in the Ziggy bio this is the song I meant. First heard it about a year ago when BBC 4 played 'Genius Of David Bowie' which is an hour of his videos, great video and as with Sineads it is simplistic, just Bowie stood there singing in a light blue suit.
- With Or Without You - U2
Uh cant stand U2 as hate Bonos preaching about charity etc. however I can for once overlook my dislike for someone as this song is fantastic. Many times I've sang this drunk staggering home from a pub, yes it's that good I remember the words when in-toxicated.
