Pete's #6

Let's stay in California, but let's head south to Long Beach, where we find this next band. You can call them a reggae band, a ska band or an alternative band or you can call them one of the most under rated bands of the 90's. Off of their 1996 self-tittled album... Pete's number 6 song is .. Sublime ~ Seed

" So my god look at me If he had to go I know I know I'm barely lovin' my holy creed You never knew that was what you need Oh my god honestly believe it or not its a disease."

Pete's #7

We're California bound! Sacramento to be exact, where we'll find this next artist. If you listened to alternative rock in the 90's you know this next band. They might not have had great commerical success, (only one gold album), but they sure could write a catchy song. Off of their 1996 gold album "Fashion Nugget"... Pete's number 7 song is .. Cake ~ Friend is a Four Letter Word

" When I go fishing for the words I am wishing you would say to me, I'm really only praying That the words you'll soon be saying Might betray the way you feel about me. But to me, coming from you, Friend is a four letter word."

Pete's #8

Let's head to on of my favorite cities and states, Raleigh, North Carolina. Where we will find this next band. They are a heavy metal band that was formed in 2000. Off if their 2007 album "Colors"... Pete's number 8 song is .. Between the Buried and Me ~ Ants of the Sky

" Across all oceans...a windy, noisy trek... this seems to be what I've needed. The view used to be better...lands are growing into one. We wanted it this way. We were brought up to grow into one. I'm going to fly up soon and seek other lands. The soothing air of flight... a bird's eye view into what I've always imagined life could be. Will it be sought after? It might just be useless writing and ideas that laziness will corrupt in the end. Bones of dust need hardening. I think the prescription is found.!"

Pete's #9

From punk to funk we go! This band, from New Jersey" began the funk culture of the 70's. Need I say more? Off if their 1977 album "Funkentelechy Vs. The Placebo Syndrome" ... Pete's number 9 song is .. Parliament ~ Flash Light

" Most of all he needs the funk (shine it) Help him find the funk (ha,funk it!) Most of all he needs the funk Help him find the funk (get him) Most of all he needs the funk (I know we can get him) Help him find the funk (ho!) Most of all he needs the funk (ha,don't!) Help him find the funk (I know you will! Dance,sucker!) Most of all he needs the funk (Shine the spotlight on him!) Help him find the funk (Oh funk me!)"

Pete's #10

Ladies and gentleman, it's time again for a new top ten! This one is from my co-worker Pete. Let's head to Sweden shall we? Where this hardcore punk band is.from. After stating that they were " f***ing Dead" this band has just reunited in the past year. Off of their classic 1997 album "The Shape Of Punk To Come"... Pete's number 10 song is .. Refused ~ The Deadly Rhythm

Is it our duty to die for governments & for gods? Is it our privilege to slave for market & for industry? Is it our right to follow laws, set to scare and to oppress? Is it a gift to stay in line and will it take away the blame?"

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Sorry for the interruption but the TTMB would like to bring you some different and one classic cover songs. Who doesn't like a good cover song? This first one I heard for the first time this past weekend at a concert. It was total unexpected, yet amazing at the same time. Bush ~ Breathe (Pink Floyd)

What can you say about the next song? Other than the fact that it, in my opinion is one of the best cover song ever! Johnny Cash ~ Hurt (Nine Inch Nails)

One of the most recognizable voices of the 90's covering the king of pop? Chris Cornell ~ Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)

Keep your eyes open for a new top ten tomorrow!

Todd's #1

It's that time once again, time for a new number one song! But before I reveal Todd's number one song let us recap his top ten thus far. 10) The Rolling Stones ~You Can't always get what you want 9) Five Man Electrical Band ~ Signs 8) Free ~ Be My Friend 7) Dobie Gray ~ Drift Away 6) Triumph ~ Magic Power 5) Bob Seger ~ Sunburst 4) The Grateful Dead ~ We Can Run 3) Dr. Hook ~ Cover of the Rolling Stone 2) Lynyrd Skynyrd ~ Tuesday's Gone This English rock band was formed in 1967 and was fronted by the amazing Steve Windwood, who was only 18 when he formed this band. The were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Off of their 1967 debut album "Mr. Fantasy"... Todd's number 1 song is... Traffic ~ Dear Mr. Fantasy

" Dear Mr. Fantasy play us a tune Something to make us all happy Do anything, take us out of this gloom Sing a song, play guitar, make it snappy Yeah, yeah, yeah Dear Mr. Fantasy play us a tune Something to make us all happy Do anything, take us out of this gloom Sing a song, play guitar, make it snappy"

Todd's #2

Hello Jacksonville! This is where we'll find this next artist. What more do you need to know about this legendary band that is Southern Rock! Off of their 1973 album (pronounced 'leh-'nérd 'skin-'nérd)... Todd's number 2 song is ... Lynyrd Skynyrd ~ Tuesday's Gone

" Train roll on, on down the line, Won't you please take me far away? Now I feel the wind blow outside my door, Means I'm leaving my woman behind. Tuesday's gone with the wind. My woman's gone with the wind."

Todd's #3

Believe it or not, we're headed to New Jersey. Where we'll meet this next band is from. An interesting fact about this band is that they not only performed their own songs, they also preformed the poems of the late Shel Silverstein including this song off if their 1973 album of the same name... Todd's number 3 song is .. Dr. Hook ~ Cover of the Rolling Stone

" Well, we're big rock singers We got golden fingers and we're loved everywhere we go (That sounds like us) We sing about beauty and we sing about truth at ten-thousand dollars a show (Right) We take all kinds of pills that give us all kind of thrills but the thrill we'll never know Is the thrill that'll getcha when you get your picture on the cover of the Rollin Stone"

Todd's #4

California here we come! This is where we'll find this next artist. I'm not sure if you can put them into a genre, all I can say is that they rock. According to Rolling Stone Magazine they are the 57th greatest rock band of all time. Todd's number 4 song is .. The Grateful Dead ~ We Can Run

" We can run, But we can't hide from it. Of all possible worlds, We only got one: We gotta to ride on it. Whatever we've done, We'll never get far from what we leave behind, Baby, we can run, run, run, but we can't hide. Oh no, we can't hide."

Todd's #5

This next artist, is a rock musician from Detroit, Michigan. His legendary career has lasted five decades & he's still going strong. Off of his 1976 classic album "Night Moves" Todd's number 5 song is .. Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band ~ Sunburst

" He's in complete control He's stepping proud and bold And everything he touches Turns to gold He's got girls by the score He's got 'em screaming for more But when they get too close He bars the door"

Todd's #6

This next artist is a hard rock group from Canada. Eight of their albums were certified gold or higher. After disbanding in 1993 for their lead singer to try a solo career, they have reunited in 2008 and have been touring together since. Off of their 1981 album "Allied Forces"... Todd's number 6 song is .. Triumph ~ Magic Power

" Then you hear the music And it all comes crystal clear The music does the talkin' Says the things you want to hear I'm young, I'm wild And I'm free I got the magic power Of the music in me"

Todd's #7

This next artist is an American born singer/ song writer. He dabbled in the genres of pop, r&b soul and country! His given name is Lawrence Darrow Brown and if you turn on a oldies or classic rock station you'll more than likely hear this song. Off of his 1973 album of the same name... Todd's number 7 song is .. Dobie Gray ~ Drift Away

" Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time I don't understand the things I do The world outside looks so unkind And I'm countin' on you To carry me through Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away"

Todd's #8

This next band comes to us from London, England. They were only around for, four years, before their lead singer went on to be the lead singer of Bad Company. Off of their 1970 album "Highway"... Todd's number 8 song is ... Free ~ Be My Friend

" All I need is a friend Some one to give a helpin' hand When I'm afraid in the night Someone to squeeze me And tell me it's alright You know I worry such a lot And I would give all I've got Just to do have someone believe in me Just to do that and put me Back on evenly."

Todd's #9

This next song comes to us from a Canadian rock group. I'm not sure if you'd call them a one hit wonder but, this song was by far their biggest hit in the U.S. Off of their 1971 album "Good-byes and Butterflies" Todd's number 9 song is... Five Man Electrical Band ~ Signs

" And the sign said "Long-haired freaky people need not apply" So I tucked my hair up under my hat and I went in to ask him why He said "You look like a fine upstanding young man, I think you'll do" So I took off my hat, I said "Imagine that. Huh! Me workin' for you!" Whoa-oh-oh Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign?"

Todd's #10

It's about that time again, time for a new top ten! This one is from my boss Jim's brother Todd. This legendary band needs no introduction. Off of their 1969 album "Let It Bleed"... Todd's number 10 song is ... The Rolling Stones ~ You Can't Always Get What You Want

" I saw her today at the reception A glass of wine in her hand I knew she would meet her connection At her feet was a footloose man No, you can't always get what you want You can't always get what you want You can't always get what you want But if you try sometime you find You get what you need"

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Sorry for the interruption but sinxe the blog is still taken over by Tyler. Here is one more of his song pick. The Cocteau Twins ~ Athol - Brose

It took some work but I finally took.back the blog from Tyler! Here is my contribution to this post. It is a brief history of rock in 100 riffs, in 1 take!

Look out for a new top ten starting tomorrow!

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Sorry for the interruption but... the blog had been taken over again! This time by my co-worker Tyler. I guess the theme of these post are the little known Alt rock of the 80's. This first band is one of the most influential bands of the whole alternative genres. The Smiths ~ Well I Wonder

Part 2 up tomorrow!

Selena's #1

Its that time again, time for yet another number one song! Before we reveal Selena's number one song let us recap her list thus far... 10) BOA ~ Copy & Paste 9) Rain (Bi) ~ Love Story 8) Tokio Hotel ~ Don't Jump 7) Godsmack ~ Running Blind 6) Backstreet Boys ~ As Long As You Love Me 5) Oomph! ~ Niemand 4) Avril Lavigne ~ Wish You Were Here 3) Utada Hikara ~ Sakura Drops 2) Roxette ~ Wish I could Fly Let's go back to Germany, where we will find this pop star. Off if her 2006 album "Addicted" ... Selena's number one song is... Sweetbox ~ Every Step

" Your scent still in my clothes Your opinions in my head Searching faces for the one I can't forget How do you paint it black? How do you turn your back? On every single dream that you believed" Keep an eye out for something new tomorrow!

Selena's #2

This has been one heck of a world tour. Two more stops to go, lets head back to Europe shall we? I think Sweden sounds good where we will find this multi award winning next pop duo. Off of their 1999 award winning album "Have a Nice Day" Selena's number 2 song is... Roxette ~ Wish I could Fly

"I dreamed I could fly Out in the blue Over this town Following you Over the trees Subways and cars I'd try to find out Who you really are"

Selena's #3

After a delay, due to technical difficulties, lets resume our world tour. I think Japan.sounds good, this is where we'll find this American born Japanese pop star. The visually stunning clip for this song was inspired by painter Jakuchu Ito. Winner of a 17th Japan Gold Disc Award for "Song of the Year." Off of her 2002 album "Deep River"... Selena's number 3 song is... Utada Hikara ~ Sakura Drops

" Koi wo shite owari wo tsuge Chikau koto wa kore ga saigo no Heartbreak Sakura sae kaze no naka de yurete Yagate hana wo sakasu yo Furidashita nastsu no ame ga Namida no yoko wo totta su-tto Omoide to DABUru eizou Aki no DOROMA saihousou"

Selena's #4

As we continue on our world tour, let us make a quick stop in Canada. This is where we'll find this pop star. She was the youngest female soloist to reach number 1 in the UK. Off of her 2011 album "Goodbye Lullaby"... Selena's number 4 song is .. Avril Lavigne ~ Wish You Were Here

" And I remember all those crazy things you said You left them running through my head You're always there, you're everywhere But right now I wish you were here. All those crazy things we did Didn't think about it, just went with it You're always there, you're everywhere But right now I wish you were here"

Selena's #5

Well I think it's time to continue our world tour. I think it's time to head back to Germany. Where is this rock band is from, and has been around since 1989, without a lineup change. Off of their 2001 album "Ego"... Selena's number 5 song is... Oomph! ~ Niemand

" Warte,dass die zeit verrint Denn ich will dich wiedersehn Warte,dass die nacht beginnt Ich kann dir nicht widerstehn Ich weiss du bist allein Denn ich kann dich spürn Uns kann nichts entzwein"

Selena's #6

Let's stay in the US shall we, I think Orlando, Florida. Where we'll find one of the most popular and successful pop acts of the late '90's. You couldn't turn on Mtv without hearing these guys (back when they played music). A fun fact about this group is that they released an international album before they released an US album. Off of their 1997 debut album... Selena's number 6 song is ... Backstreet Boys ~ As Long As You Love Me

" As long as you love me Although loneliness has always been a friend of mine I'm leavin' my life in your hands People say I'm crazy and that I am blind Risking it all in a glance And how you got me blind is still a mystery I can't get you out of my head Don't care what is written in your history As long as you're here with me"