What other word can you use to describe Thom Yorke other than "genius". This song is the epitome of songwriting. Perfect lyrics and perfect weathered vocals to go with them. I usually think cursing in a song is unnecessary and just makes for bad radio edits, but when he sings "You're so fucking special" it just punches me in the face every time.
19. Garth Brooks-The Thunder Rolls (Long Version)
Garth Brooks was definitely my gateway drug into appreciating country music and I'm not nearly alone on this. The last verse which only shows up on the live version adds a final kick to the classic country tale of the somebody done somebody wrong song.
18. Guns N Roses-Patience
Proof that Guns N Roses could pull off more than just rock. Not exactly a monster ballad, but an excellent acoustic song at least and one of the more criminally underrated tunes of all time. The outro is simply amazing. As a side node, one of those memories that just sort of sticks with me: Back when MTV actually showed music videos, I would always watch the Top 10?20? countdown and then it was bedtime. This song was #1 for several weeks in a row and right before the coda when the music pauses the screen goes black. Every single week, at this moment my dad would say "Time for bed" and I'd have to remind him without fail the song was not in fact over.
17. Bob Dylan-Tangled Up In Blue
Probably my favorite lyrics ever in a Dylan song. I've always loved the imagery in this one. The jangly guitar and the random drums accentuate the song perfectly.
16. CCR-Have You Ever Seen The Rain
A classic mid-tempo rocker. A very basic rhythm that lets John Fogerty's vocals shine through on a rainy day.
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