Top 10 Songs of 2008
Well here it is, another year coming to an end and we all wonder where the time has gone. Weren’t we all just worried about “Y2K” issues? Sorry to digress, back to the topic-the top ten songs of 2008. Now I have seen some other lists and I will tell you right now, my list is totally different from what you might expect. Some songs you may know, some you may not and some will have you scratching your head, but here goes:
10. There’s Gold in Them Hills - The Black Crowes – This in my opinion is the best song the Black Crowes have ever recorded.
9. Addicted – Ace Young – This song should have been the summer song for 2008. It will hook you in and not let go.
8. If You Only Knew - Shinedown – Even though this has not hit the radio (yet) this is my favorite song from the best album of 2008- The Sound of Madness.
7. Rock N Roll Train - AC/DC – The boys from Australia are back with this infectious groove that will have you “air-guitaring” in no time.
6. 4 Minutes - Madonna – I love this song! With help from Justin Timberlake and Timbaland, this song is pure fun. Although it’s not enough time to save the world, it is enough time to dance around your room.
5. Troublemaker – Weezer – It appears the song “Pork & Beans” is on many other lists but not for me. This song is a blast and the video is even better.
4. Pocketful of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield – This song is contagious and puts me back into the summertime. It reminds me of my oldest son’s class, who sang this song so many times on the way up to Boston as part of a school trip.
3. All Summer Long - Kid Rock – Even though this song was technically released in 2007, it became larger than life in 2008. Mr. Rock was everywhere with this song and even “parents” like this song, although they could do without the references to “smoking funny things” and “drinking whiskey.”
2. I’m Yours - Jason Mraz – My wife usually does not like the new music out there today but this happens to be her favorite song right now and I couldn’t agree more. This is also the best video of the year as well.
1. If You’re Out There - John Legend – Once in a while a song comes along that knocks you off your feet and I knew from the first time that I heard it, that it was something very special. It gets my undivided attention as I listen to his words and his passion.
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Bless you for the good words on Addicted and Ace Young. Too bad this was overlooked. The album is excellent. Maybe a re-issue will be in the future, following Ace’s great run on Broadway. He deserves it!
Surprising list! But coming from you, Errol, I’ll have to check out some of those songs I missed this year!
Thank you for bringing to the forefront of peoples minds an overlooked song and artist. Ace Young and his song “Addicted” is amazing as is his whole album that came out in July. I’m hoping because you have it on your list that some of your readers will go out and buy the cd. I promise they won’t be disappointed! Ace is truly one of the biggest talents to come out of American Idol and anyone who has seen him in GREASE on Broadway knows that he not only can sing but is a top actor as well!
Interesting list. I got pretty tired of Kid Rock’s song this summer but it was catchy. Glad to see you included Ace Young’s “Addicted”. The radio business stinks to have passed over that single release. Chuck Taylor, the reviewer at Billboard magazine sure liked it.
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/content_display/reviews/singles/e3i9fd76a66aebe6d4c3792431a2f653b61
Great taste in music! The inclusion of Ace Young’s ‘Addicted’ is proof positive of this. His entire CD, released in July, was largly overlooked and that’s a shame. He is a greatly talented young man who also has a heart of gold.
If any readers here have not heard this song, do yourself a favor and pick up the CD. You will not regret it.
Great list! I’m going to listen to the songs I haven’t heard, and I agree with Pocketful of Sunshine and All Summer Long. I’m Yours is an awesome song that both my teenager and I listen to. And I’m hooked on Addicted!
I wanted to thank you for this great read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it.I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post.
Brit does it again in her newest song Hold It Against Me. Max Martin’s and Dr. Luke’s hard beat is great with Britney’s electric singing. Her single really makes me want to dance!