100+ Top American Rock Standards

1. Introduction

This is a list of the Top 100 Rock Standards. There are more than 250 Rock 'n' Roll Standards or "American Rock Standards" listed here. As the "Modern American Songbook" this is The Great American Rock Songbook.

2. Directory/Contents
   1. Introduction
2. Directory/Contents
3. Definitions of Rock 'n' Roll and American Rock Standards
4. Other American Standard Song Sites (links)
5. Top 100 American Rock Standards
6. Top Ten With In-bedded Videos
7. 150+ More Songs Semi-alphabetical order
8. Criteria, Formulary & List Ranking
9. About American Rock Standards


3. Definitions of Rock 'n' Roll and
American Rock Standards

Definition of Rock 'n' Roll a.k.a. Rock & Roll
It is a convergence of African and European music traditions mixed in the unique American experience and  was born in the United States southern region. Rock 'n' Roll is the blending of original American music, Jazz, Folk, Gospel/Spiritual, Country, Rhythm & Blues and Blue Grass. Rock 'n' Roll emerges when two or more of the aforementioned musical art forms are integrated into one piece of music and is driven by a pronounced beat. The art form is powered by electrification and electronics in the music from instruments, to recording studios, to concerts and dissemination.

Definition of AMERICAN ROCK STANDARDS
Songs written by Americans and recorded since the advent of Rock 'n' Roll (1949)* to the present which have seen recurring/continued popularity. These songs generally but not exclusively find their origins in the vast sub genres within the musical art form of Rock 'n' Roll. Songs written before the Rock Era may be included if arranged and recorded within the umbrella of the Rock formula
*See song #2 in 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs. CLICK
100 Most Important and Influential American Songs

4. Other American Standard Song Sites

When it comes to STANDARD SONGS in America you may want to visit these sites - CLICK
1. 100 American Pop Standards
2. 100+ Pop Standards in America from around the World

5. Top 100 American Rock Standards

Publicity still of Rick Nelson
for Decca Records

100. I'm Walkin'(Fats Domino & Dave Bartholomew)
Fats Domino Rick Nelson* Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Harry Connick Jr Diana Krall(Canada) John Paul Young (Astralia) Hank Williams Jr & Lois Johnson Cliff Richard(U.K.) Doug Kershaw Nelson Jerry Lee Lewis Tom Jones(U.K.) Rodeo Tom Petty Ella Fitzgerald Nancy Sinatra Carl Perkins Duane Eddy Connie Francis A.B. Skhy Earl Palmer Rebirth Brass Band Cyrus Chestnutt Bill Haley Sandy Nelson Count Basie June Carter Peggy Lee Nokie Edwards[of The Ventures] with The Light Crust Doughboys Dukes of Dixieland & The Oakridge Boys Patti Page J.D. Crowe & The New South Paul Evans Jimmy Sturr Frankie Avalon Monty Alexander(Jamaica) Done Again

[1]*To learn more about this song and this artist visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #21 on the list.

99. Runaway(Max Crook & Del Shannon)

Publicity still of Del Shannon
for Amy Records

Del Shannon* Traveling Wilburys Gary Allan Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers(U.K.) Dion Elvis Presley Huddersfield Transit Autority(U.K.) Lawrence Welk Melissa Manchester[medley] Tony Orlando & Dawn[medley] Ultima Thule(Sweden) Eruption(Germany) Bonnie Raitt The Cox Family Dave(Netherlands) Bayside Narvel Felts 3 Piece Suite(Australia) Blood for Blood Small Faces(U.K.) John Frusciante Kasabian(U.K.) Screeching Weasel Oxfords The Ventures Gary Lewis & The Playboys Ola & Janglers(Sweden) The Misfits The Zutons Me First & the Gimmi Gimmies The Sensational Alex Harvey Band The Bates(Germany) Charlie Kulis Batmobile(Netherlands) Jesse Garon(France) Cagey String Band(Germany) Raul Seixas[medley](Brazil) The Boppers(Sweden) Sha Na Na The Carpenters The Platters & Del Shannon John Mayall(U.K.) The Beach Boys Luis Cardenas Jim Caroll The Overtones(U.K.) Dion Bobby Vinton Avenged Sevenfold
* To learn more about this song by this artist visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #45 on the list.

98. Mustang Sally(Mark Rice)

A Bull-Doser photo of a 1965 Ford Mustang
This photo has been released to Public Domain

Wilson Pickett Mark Rice Sandy Nelson Rascals a.k.a. The Young Rascals The Coasters Al Jarreau Andrew Strong(Ireland) David Lee Roth The Cast of Glee Buddy Guy The Greasers Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs Sam & Dave The Kingsmen[Portland OR. Rock band] Rufus Thomas Magic Slim The Chambers Brothers Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Ronnie Milsap Solomon Burke Los Lobos Paul Revere & the Raiders Herbie Mann The Mar-Keys Johnny Otis Edwin Starr The Rip Chords Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew Done Again

97. I Can See Clearly Now(Johnny Nash)
Johnny Nash Jimmy Cliff(Jamaica) Anne Murray(Canada) The Ventures Willie Nelson Soul Asylum James Last The Mamas & Papas Donny Osmond Sonny & Cher Bobby Goldsboro. Dobie Grey Gladys Knight & the Pips Ray Charles Petula Clark(U.K.) Procol Harum(U.K.) Liza Minnelli Ray Conniff Tom Jones(U.K.) Roger Whittaker(U.K.) Percy Faith KC & The Sunshine Band Maxi Priest(U.K.) Screeching Weasel Lloyd Green Richie Havens Horace Andy(Jamaica) Susan McEntire Funk Inc Martin Kitcher(U.K.) Aswad(U.K.) Eagle-Eye Cherry(Sweden) Even In Blackouts Everlife Nancy Sinatra Lee Towers(Netherlands) Alex E(U.K.) Holly Cole Trio(Canada) Kermit Ruffins Doyle Bramhall Francis Rossi OBE(u.K.) Neil Finn(New Zealand) Kaitlyn Maher Done Again Lucky Peterson Dena De Rose Dave Ashby(U.K.) Hothouse Flowers(Ireland) The Hit Crew Graham Blvd.

96. All Shook Up(O. Blackwell & E. Presley)

"All Shook Up" is found on this
vinyl Lp as a part of a boxed set
marking 25 years of Elvis product
1955 to 1980

Elvis Presley Billy Joel Prince Suzi Quatro David Hill The Residents Sandy Nelson Ry Cooder Jeff Beck featuring Rod Stewart Avila(Canada) All Shook Up Broadway Cast Dolly Parton Sweet Little Band(Argentina) Dennis Caplinger & Sharon Whyte Jesse Garon(France) Carl Perkins Shakin' Stevens(U.K.) Ben Steel[parody] Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Pat Boone Paul McCartney & Chris Thomas(U.K.) John Oates Jackie Edwards(Jamaica) Blue Swede Shoes {Elvis songs For Kids} Bruce Springsteen Music For Little People Choir Doug Church* Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia) The Chevrons Cliff Richard(U.K.) Robert Palmer
*South Bend, In. Elvis impersonator who performs worldwide and has a CD with this song. He stands in for all the other ETA's (Elvis Tribute Artists) performing around the world.

95. Wooly Bully(Domingo Samudio a.k.a. Sam The Sham)

Sam The Sham & the Pharaohs

Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs Ricki & The Flash(Meryl Streep & Rick Springfield) The Ventures Joan Jett Bobby Fuller Four Sandy Nelson Sha Na Na Jim Reeves Sir Douglas Quintet Willie Mitchell Bad Manners(U.K.) Ace Cannon Freddy Fender Joey Welz Ohio State University Marching Band Ry Cooder Florida State University Marching Chiefs James Last Jive Bunny(U.K.) Bachman-Turner Overdrive(Canada) Jimi Hendrix Los Lobos Canned Heat The Chipmunks The Swingin' Medallions Stars on 45(Netherlands) Disco Tex & the Sex-O-Lettes Kids Dance Express Graham Blvd. Countdown Singers

94. Rockin' Robin(Jimmie Thomas a.k.a. Leon Rene)
Bobby Day Michael Jackson The Rivieras[South Bend, In. Rock band] The Hollies(U.K.)

45 label of The Rivieras cover of
"Rockin' Robin"
The band got it's name from
the car made by Buick

Michelle Creber(Canada) Hasil Adkins The Boys The Henchmen(Australia) Paul Anka Lolly(U.K.) Kids Dance Express The Hit Crew Bruce Springsteen Sugar Beats Sha Na Na Daniel O'Donnell Bobby Vee The Alley Cats Chuck Berry Cliff Richard(U.K.) Ace Cannon Taj Mahal Bryan White Freddy Cannon The Muppets The Outsiders Dee Dee Sharp McFly(U.K.) The Singing Machine Gene Vincent Barbie Dodie Stevens Billy Joe Royal Clyde McPhatter Mary Lambert Doug Church Eddie Cochran Elliot Dyson Perry Danos Graham Blvd. Ringtone Track Masters

93. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours(Syreeta Wright, Lula Mae Hardaway, Lee Garrett* & Stevie Wonder*)
Stevie Wonder Human Nature(Australia) The Osmonds Reg Dwight a.k.a. Elton John(U.K.) Stevie Wonder & Straight No Chaser Michael Bolton Peter Frampton(U.K.) Chaka Khan Colton Ford & Papper Mashay The California Raisons Arkells(Canada) Ronan Keating(Ireland) Blue(U.K.), Stevie Wonder & Angie Stone Cast of Glee Straight No Chaser Craig David(U.K.) Michael McDonald & Fourplay Devlin Choice King Curtis Jermaine Jackson Brian McKnight James Brown Josh Kaufman Pete Huntlinger Syreeta The Charlie Daniels Band Lisa Tucker Rita Wilson The James Taylor Quartet Jake Simpson The Winstons Stuff Samantha Mumba(Ireland) Arkells(Canada) Anju Ramapriyam Graham Blvd. Ringtone Masters Minister of Soundalikes Done Again
*Both composers are blind and attended the Michigan School For The Blind before it was closed by the state. To learn more about these two great singer/songwriters visit Top 40 Blind and Visually Impaired American Musicians Scroll down to artist 28 for Lee Garrett and on down to artist 1 for Stevie Wonder.

92. Runaround Sue(Dion DiMucci & Ernie Maresca)

Dion & The Belmonts Leif Garrett Magnum(U.K.) Status Quo(U.K.) Gary Glitter(U.K.) G-Easy(Altered Rap lyrics) Racey(U.K.) John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band The Boppers(Sweden) The Hit Crew

45 label of Lief Garrett's version of
"Runaround Sue"

Del Shannon The Overtones(U.K.) Vocal Point Harvard Krokodiloes Good Rockin' Tonight Original London Cast Chubby Checker Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers[medley] Sha Na Na The Alley Cats Human Nature(Australia) The Duprees Lindisfarne(U.K.) Lonnie Donegan(Australia) Rawles Balls Nick Carter Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge Gary Puckett[medley] The Tokens The Warriors(U,K,) The Diamonds(Canada) Leroy Van Dyke Ol' 55(Australia) Ernie Maresca The Box Tops Graham Blvd. Countdown Singers

91. Hit The Road Jack(Percy Mayfield)

Ray Charles Acid Drinkers(Poland) Casey Abrams Pentatonix[medley] John Farnham(U.K.) Shirley Horn Renee Olstead John Mellencamp The Residents Tina Turner Sha Na Na The Stampeders(Canada) Big Youth(Jamaica) Melanie Martinez John Scofield Done Again Willie Nelson, Wynton Marsalis & Norah Jones The Hit Co. Omar & the Howlers Jerry Lee Lewis Helen Reddy(Australia/U.S.) Joshua Redman Suzi Quatro Peter White(U.K.) James Montgomery Maceo Parker Barbara Morrison Abbie Gardner Arrested Development Johnny Thunders Gladys Knight & the Pips Leslie West The Animals(U.K.) Jimmy McGriff Dick Hyman The Easybeats(U.K./Netherlands) Coway Twitty & Loretta Lynn The Lennon Sisters Nox(Hungary) Anita Kerr Singers Buster Poindexter The Weather Girls Lisa Hilton Sheila Raye Charles[daughter of Ray Charles] The Jam(U.K.) Bill Wyman(U.K.) The Overttones(U.K.) Latimore Mo Horizons(Germany) Jean-Michel Bernard(France) Peter Madcat Charlie Wood

90. Brown Eyed Handsome Man(Chuck Berry)

Chuck Barry
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Chuck Berry   Paul McCartney(U.K.) Elvis Presley Buddy Holly The Blues Project Johnny Rivers Nina Simone Waylon Jennings Bill Black Combo Johnny Cash & Carl Perkins Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, & Carl Perkins John Hammond Taj Mahal Broadway Cast of "Million Dollar Quartet" Neko Case Wanda Jackson Jim & Jesse Bobby Fuller Four The Rattles(Germany) The Astronauts Jerry Lee Lewis Lyle Lovett Robert Cray Tanya Tucker David Frizzell Fontella Bass Tommy Roe Mitch Ryder Casey Dilworth The Teen Kings feat. Roy Orbison   Puhdys(East Germany/Germany) Bobby Vee Carl Perkins Johnny Winter

89. Green Onions(Booker T Jones, Steve Crooper, Lewis Steinberg & Al Jackson)
Booker T. & the M.G.'s* The Ventures   Henry Mancini Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Drive-By Truckers Paul Hardcastle(U.K.) Roy Buchanan Johnnjy Thunders Duke Tumatoe Mike Bloomfield & Al Kooper The 5,6,7,8's(Japan) Harry James & Buddy Rich James Taylor Quartet(U.K.) Count Basie Ray Harris(U.K.) Dick Hyman Bugs Henderson King Curtis Inish Turk Beg(Ireland) Bill Justis Green Onions Dual Drive The Yardbirds(U.K.) Al Kooper Milt Buckner Harry James Mongo Santamaria Dave "Baby" Cortez London Beats(U.K.) Bill Black's Combo Jack Mack and the Heart Attack The Trashmen Bill Doggett Hit Crew Masters Ace Cannon Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames(U.K.) The Blues Brothers The Memphis Horns The Shadows(U.K.) California Raisins B.B. King Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers(U.K.) Graham Bond(U.K.) Jack Costanzo Byron Lee & the Dragonaires(Jamaica) Egyptian Lover The Surfaris

88. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)(Holland, Dozier & Holland)
Marvin Gaye James Taylor   Human Nature(Australia)   H.B. Barnum & his Orchestra   Cissy Houston Michael Buble(Canada) Karen Dalton Jr. Walker & the All Stars Kenny Rogers The Grateful Dead The Overtones(U.K.) The Isley Brothers Sam & Dave Jerry Gatcia Band Michael Bolton Brendan Power(New Zealand/U.K.) Done Again Billy Joe Royal Michael McDonald The Temptations Keely Smith Johnny Rivers Captain & Tennille Dave "Baby" Cortez Rare Earth Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) The Funk Brothers 4:2:Five Joe Williams Helen Baylor Kevin Whalum Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew Joe Jackson Tyrone Davis Ray Conniff[medley] Sugar Beats Lamont Dozior Billy Joe Royal

81. Do You Love Me(Barry Gordy Jr)
The Contours* Ariana Grande[with altered Rap lyrics]   The Dave Clark Five(U.K.)   The Kingsmen{Portland, OR, Rick band} Mud(U.K.) The Tremeloes(U.K.) The Hollies(U.K.)

45 record label from U.K group
Dave Clark Five of hit song
"Do You Love Me"

Steadman(U.K.) Alvin & The Chipmunks Preluders(Germany) The Sonics Paul Revere & The Raiders The Lucky Duckies(Portugal) Silicon Teens(U.K.) Motown {The Musical} Broadway Cast Bootsy Collins Kids Dance Express Sugar Beats(U.K.) Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.)) The Supremes The Temptations Westlife(Ireland) Cannonball Adderley The Blues Brothers The Aztecs The Miracles Human Nature(Australia) Johnny Thunders The Willows Johnny & The Hurricanes Bootsy Collins & The Funk Brothers Thee Midniters Chubby Checker & Dee Dee Sharp Black Lace(U.K.) David Hasselhoff Lindisfarne[medley](U.K.)
*In 1962 and again in 1988 this group had a hit with this song

80. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do(Neil Sedaka & Howard Greenfield)
Neil Sedaka (slow version) Neil Sedaka(Doo Wop/Rock version)* The Carpenters David Csssidy Paul Anka The Four Seasons Neil Sedaka & Sissel Kyrkjebo(Norway) Edyie Gorme Carole King(she was inspiration for Sedaka's hit "Oh! Carol") Gloria Estefan Lenny Welch Andy Williams Tom Jones(U.K.) Clay Aiken Vonda Shepherd The Happenings Partridge Family Nick Carter Dee Dee Sharp The Overtones(U.K.) The Marbles(U.K.) Claude Francois(France)Aimer(Japan) Mark and the Dudes(Philippines) John Micjael Dias Svenne & Lotta(Sweden) Killola Anna-Lena Lofgren(Sweden) OV7 a.k.a. La Onda Vasselina(Mexico) Sylvie Vartan(France) Claude Francois(France) Shelly Fabares Zoogz Rift Renee Olstead Alvin & the Chimunks Lucy Hale Little Eva Jack Jones Bobby Vee Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra Sha Na Na Hit Crew Stars On 45(Netherlands) Alton Ellis(Jamaica) Damian McGinty & Celtic Thunder(U.K.) Emilie-Claire Barlow(Canada)
The American Comedy Network(Breaking Up Is Hard On You - Parody about breaking up AT&T monopoly) Neil Sedaka(Waking Up Is Hard To Do - A children recording)

[1]*This artist had a hit with this song in 1962 and again in 1976, but as a slow ballad.

79. Ruby Baby(Leiber & Stoller)
The Drifters Dion Billy "Crash Craddock The Beach Boys The Beatles[with Tony Sheridan](U.K.) The Nylons(Canada) Bobby Rydell Link Wray Steely Dan Del Shannon Brian Wilson Gene Vincent Dickey Lee Shaken Stevens(U.K.) Ben E. King Bobby Darin Ronnie Hawkins Bjork(Iceland) Bobby Crafford Donald Fagen Bobby Vee Smokey Joe's Cafe Original Cast Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels Billy Joe Spears Ronnie Dove John Lennon Roy Buchanan Hurriganes(Finland) Johnny Maestro & Brooklyn Bridge Aaron Neville Clyde McPhatter Lindisfarne(U.K.) The Belmonts Done Again Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew

78. Walk Don't Run*(Johnny Smith)

The Ventures
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The Ventures**/*** The Ventures[1964] Yes(U.K.) Everclear   Led Zeppelin(Medley)   Billy Vaughn The Rascals Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Johnny Smith Chet Atkins Sha Na Na John Barry O.B.E.(U.K.) The Shadows(U.K.)   Glen Campbell   Jeff Beck   The Seekers(U.K.)   Count Basie   Canned Heat   Pink Fairies(U.K.)   The California Guitar Trio   Terrafolk(Slovenia) Nookie Edwards & The Light Crust Doughboys Billy Strange JFA The Swinging Blues Jeans(U.K.) Johnny A. Steve Howe(U.K.) The Penguin Cafe Orchestra(U.K.) Tommy Leonetti{Vocal} Hank C Burnette(Sweden) The Surfaris Jan Davis The Schleyers(Sweden) Fever/Fenders(Brazil) Bert Weedon(U.K.) The Wild Angels(U.K.) Ashba Seldom Scene(Medley) U900(Japan) DJ Tee Alford Rhett Stoller(U.K.) Tom & Jerry The Downbeats(U.K.) The Supertones The Supersonics(New Zealand) Bugs Henderson[Ventures medley] The Iguanas Gary Hoey Alex Bollard The Challengers The String-A-Longs The Trashmen Ladi Geisler(Germany) The Drivin' Dynamics feat. Randy Meisner Si Zentner Orchestra The Cavaliers The Routers Xavier Cugat Jean-Pierre Danel(France) 101 Strings Florida State University Marching Chiefs Graham Blvd. Countdown Chartbusters
[1]*The Ventures have re-recorded this song many times and in multiple reincarnations. They have recorded Medleys, Disco, Soul, Live and Near Metal versions.   The band virtually own's the song.
[2] **The Ventures had two hits with this song the first being in 1960 and has been acclaimed as the first Surf Rock hit. The second hit was in 1964 which was more stylized and polished.
[3] *** For more about this song visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #6 on the list

77. God Only Knows(Brian Wilson & Tony Asher)
The Beach Boys The Impossible Orchestra(International)*   Olivia Newton-John[Easterling] Andy Williams Taylor Swift Glen Campbell Rivers Cuomo

45 label of The Beach Boys
"God Only Knows"

David Bowie(U.K) Neil Diamond   Wilson Phillips Elvis Costello(U.K.) Avenged Sevenfold The Shadows(U.K.) Bryan Adams(Canada)   Captain & Tennille   Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.)   Manhattan Transfer   Helen Reddy(Australia)          Micheal Buble(Canada) The Nylons(Canada)   The Flaming Lips The Vogues   Eleanor McEvoy(Ireland) Dave Edmonds(U.K.)   R Stevie Moore Brian Wilson Claudine Longet Matt McAndrewa) Terry Manning Paul Dano Joey Heatherton Phil Keaggy Hollyridge Strings London symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Rockabye Baby   Joss Stone(U.K.) Mandy Moore Michael Stipe   The Hit Crew John Wetton & The Les Paul Trio   Adam Levine & Jordan Smith
*A one time BBC super group comprised of Brian Wilson, Elton John, Pharrell Williams, Kylie Minogue, Stevie Wonder, Chris Martin, One Direction and a host of others.

76. The Twist(Hank Ballard)
Chubby Checker*/**/***/****   The Fat Boys & Chubby Checker**   Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers[medley](U.K.) Hank Ballard & The Midnighters Ernie Freeman Sam Cooke   The Ventures   Chubby Checker & Foghat   Johnny Preston   Ike & Tina Turner James Brown   Dion   Estelle Klaus Nomi(Germany) Louie Prima Patti Page The Drifters The Hit Crew Duane Eddy Fabian The Platters Duane Eddy King Curtis Billy Joe Royal The Crystals & The Ronettes The Champs Steve Alaimo(U.K.) BJ Blue & The Cadillac Cowboys Barbie M.Ward Ronnie McDowell   Keely Smith   Sha Na Na
[1]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress
[2] **In 1960 and again in 1962 this song was a hit for this artist. It was also a hit in 1988 for Chubby Checker with the Fat Boys.
[3] ***Billboard has named it the #1 song of the 20th Century.

[4] **** For more about this song visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #16 on the list

Jackie Wilson, Brunswick Records
publicity still.published in Billboard
June 5, 1961

75. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher(Gary Jackson & Carl Smith)
  Jackie Wilson     Rita Coolidge   Rod Stewart(U.K.) Otis Redding Michael McDonald   Bette Midler Tom Jones(U.K.)   John Fogerty Billy Joel Darlene Love Sam Moore Tom Morello Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Human Nature Dusty Springfield(U.K.)   Chicago   Aaron Neville The Greg Kihn Band Helmut Lotti(Belgium) Booker T.   Gloia Kate Ceberano(Australia) Dolly Parton Erma Franklin Esther Phillips Martha Reeves Barbara Mandrell Peter Tork Jimmy Cliff(Jamaica) The Move(U.K.) The Dells The Jaggerz Gene Pitney Bobby Darin Canada Goose(Canada) Eddie Money The Tams   Jimmy Barnes(Australia)   Moira Stewart(U.K.) Kevin Borg(Sweden) Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio R. B. Graves Lesley Gore Funk Brothers

74. Sweet Little Sixteen(Chuck Berry)
Chuck Berry   Pat Boone The Beatles(U.K.) Jerry Lee Lewis John Lennon(U.K.) Bobby Vee The Rolling Stones(U.K.) Ten Years After(U.K.) The Searchers(U.K.) The Beach Boys(music was the basis of "Surfin' U.S.A.)+* Eddie Cochran Jerry Lee Lewis & Ringo Starr Duane Eddy & Chuck Berry Kenny Rogers Jackson Browne Marianne Faithful(U.K.) Al Green The Hollies(U.K.) Gene Vincent The Animals(U.K.) Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Shakin' Stevens(U.K.) The Trashmen Bill Black Vince Taylor(U.K.) Johnny Hallyday(France) Dick Rivers(France)   Billy Fury(U.K.) B.B. King The Routers Joey Welz Graham Blvd. The Countdown Singers
[1]* "Surfin' U.S.A." was essentially "Sweet Little Sixteen" with alternate lyrics.

73. Respect(Otis Redding)
Aretha franklin*/**     Melanie Amaro(U.S./U.K.) Kelly Clarkson Otis Redding Janis Joplin Ike & Tina Turner Count Basie & Jackie Wilson En Vogue The Ventures Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations Al Jarreau Blues Brothers Band & Aretha Franklin Stevie Wonder Reba McEntire Johnny Rivers Bobby Darin[live medley] Sam & Dave Dexy's Midnight Runners(U.K.) Johnny Otis The 5th. Dimension The Pete Best Band(U.K.) Jimmy Smith Barbara Tucker   The Chipettes   U.S. Air Force Heritage Blue Aces   Miss Kat Ween Ayla Brown   The Rationals The Rotary Connection   The Vagrants   John Evan Band(U.K.) Adeva(U.K.) Fermin Muguruza(Spain)   Negu Gorriak(Spain)   Big Ups   Done Again
[1]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress
[2]** It is #15 on 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs

72. That'll Be The Day(Buddy Holly, Norman Petty & Jerry Allison)
Buddy Holly & The Crickets* Bobby Vee Linda Ronstadt The Everly Brothers The Flamin' Groovies The La's(U.K.) Modest Mouse The Quarrymen a.k.a. The Beatles(U.K.) Larry Page(U.K.) Skeeter Davis Waylon Jennings Franciose Hardy(France) Cliff Richard(U.K.) Overboard Paul & Barry Ryan(U.K.) Daniel O'Donnell(Ireland) The Ravens Foghat Fairport Convention(U.K.) Connie Francis Pat Boone Merle Haggard Gene Vincent Michael Chapman(U.K.) Lynn Anderson The Hollies(U.K.) Sandy Denny Tommy Roe Link Wray Pure Prairie League Buddy Knox[medley] Joey Welz The Fabulous Hubcaps Freddie & The Dreamers(U.K.) Die Campbells(South Africa) Freddy Fender[in Spanish] Dave Frizzell Nate Jaeger The Rattles(Germany) Doug Church** Graham Blvd. Done Again
[1]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress
[2]**South Bend, In. Elvis Tribute Artist who performs worldwide and has a CD with this song. Recorded as if Elvis Presley had recorded it.

71. When Will I Be Loved(Phil Everly)

The Everly Brothers Linda Ronstadt John Fogerty Vince Gill Ricochet Rockpile(U.K.) Tanya Tucker Manfred Mann(U.K.) Johnny Young & Kompany(Australia) Audra McLaughlin Gram Parsons Chapin Sisters Sandy Posey The Little River Band(Australia) John Denver Rosemary Clooney John Fogerty & Bruce Springsteen Frankie Laine Dave Edmonds(U.K.) Bobby Vinton Sandy Denny Donna Fargo Silk(U.K.) Bunch Loretta Lynn[medley] Status Quo[medley](U.K.) Billy Swan Karla Bonoff Annie Bosko Nash3 Wayne Fontana(U.K.) The Swinging Blue Jeans(U.K.) Wayne Newton Graham Blvd. Done Again Hit Crew Masters

70. What's Going On(Al Cleveland, Renaldo Benson & Marvin Gaye)
  Marvin Gaye     Artists Against Aids(Multi-national)   Cyndi Lauper   Live Aid Armenia Al Jarreau   Human Nature(Australia) Donny Hathaway Richie Havens Quincy Jones The Funk Brothers Everette Harp & Doc Powell Pete Pock & The Ohio Players Take 6 & Brian McKnight Los Lobos John Legend Joe Cocker, OBE Michael McDonald Michael Bolton Herbie Mann Smoma(Italy) Motown The Musical - Original Broadway Cast Etta James Weather Report Ramsey Lewis Jimmy McGriff Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) U.S. Army Field Band Ella Fitzgerald Delroy Wilson Sebastian Mikael(Sweden) Chaka Khan Hall & Oates Seal(U.K.) The Shirelles Usher Viktor Kiraly Paul Carrack Candi Staton Graham Blvd. Done Again Ringtone Masters

69. Since I Don't Have You(Jackie Taylor, James Beaumont, Janet Vogel, Joseph Rock, Joe VanSchamen, Lennie Martin, & Wally Lester)
The Skyliners Guns & Roses Ronnie Milsap Jay & the Americans Spiral Starecase Don McLean Ricky/Rick Nelson Brian Setzer Orchestra Lenny Welch Barbra Streisand Johnny Mathis The Vogues Ron Sexsmith(Canada) Gloria Loring The Four Seasons Manfred Mann(U.K.) Patti LaBelle Chuck Jackson Art Garfunkel Eddie Meduzza(Sweden) Shturcite(Bulgaria) Cliff Richard[medley](U.K.) Diana Ross New Edition Jerry Butler The Drifters B.J. Thomas Lou Christie Ronnie McDowell Eddie Holman Kevin Johansen Dorothy Moore Betty Everett & Jerry Butler Charilie Shaffer Joey Welz Johnny Crawford James Darren Narvel Felts Trini Lopez Ringtone Masters Done Again

68. Uptight (Everything Is Alright)(Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy & Henry Cosby)
Stevie Wonder   The Ventures Cast of Glee Bill Cosby{"Little Ole Man" altered Lyrics} Johnny Rivers Human Nature(Australia) Phil Collins(U.K.) C.J. Lewis+(U.K.) The Supremes & Temptations The Supremes Jackie Wilson & Count Basie The Jazz Crusaders The Ramsey Lewis Trio Tedeschi Trucks Band Henry Jerome David McCallum(U.K.) The Shakers Nancy Wilson Charlie Palmieri Sandy Nelson The Rock Hall Jam Band, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner & Stevie Wonder Brenda Lee Johnny Halladay(France) Billy Preston Dusty Springfield Buddy Rich Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers The American Breed Stars On 45[medley](Netherlands) Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames(U.K.) Graham Blvd. Ringtone Masters Countdown Kids

67. Love Is Strange(Mickey Baker, Sylvia Vanderpool & Ethel Smith[Bo Diddley]
Mickey & Sylvia   Pitbull[Back In Time/Love Is Strange - Mash Up]* Peaches & Herb Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton Paul McCartney & Linda McCartney Mach Pelican(Australia) Dale & Grace Chubby Checker & Dee Dee Sharp Buddy Holly Sonny & Cher The Everly Brothers Ian & Sylvia(Canada) Jackson Browne & David Lindley Everything But The Girl(U.K.) Lonnie Donegan(Australia) Bo Diddley Jerry Butler & Betty Everett Lady Saw(Jamaica) K.T. Oslin Connie Francis Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood Buck Owens & Susan Raye Johnny Thunders & Patti Palladin Donnie Elbert Mickey Baker Luther & Little Eva Johnny Hallyday(France)
[1]*The song, Love Is Strange, is used extensively throughout "Back In Time" and is a counter balance to Pitbull's rap. The author feels it is more than just a "Sample".

66. Bye Bye Love(Felice & Boudleaux Bryant)
   The Everly Brothers   George Harrison(U.K.) Connie Francis   Dion   The Bellamy Brothers   Hank Williams Jr. & Connie Francis Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty   Roy Orbison Simon & Garfunkel   Trini Lopez Ray Charles   Chet Atkins Paul Anka Donny Osmond   The Righteous Brothers   Brian Hyland Ricky Nelson   Ray Stevens The Proclaimers(U.K.)   Henry Mancini   Bobby Vee   The Pearls(U.K.) The Ditty Bops Webb Pierce Lacy J. Dalton Betty Chung(China) Ervinna(Singapore) Jimmy Stevens(U.K.) Rory Blackwell & his Blackjacks(U.K.) Arthur Alexander Spectrum Willie Nelson & Jimmy Sturr Alton Ellis(Jamaica) Shirley Horn Don Everly & Rick Nelson Jeanie Kendall Patti Page Montovani Gold Star Ballroom Orchestra Mitch Ryder Kai Winding(Denmark) Puhdys(East Germany/Germany) The Spazzys(Australia) Tab Hunter Diammy(Italy?) Ambassadors(Germany?) Sylvie Vartan(France) Kenny Vance Nooney Rickett Die Campbells(South Africa) Ulla Ja Tiina(Finland) Olsen Brothers(Denmak) Cliff Adams Singers Foster & Allen(Ireland) Will Jordan[novelty] The Coral(U.K.) The Chevrons   Lee Castle & The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra

65. Under The Boardwalk(Kenny Young & Artie Resnick)
The Drifters The Overtones(U.K.) The Rolling Stones(U.K.) The Beach Boys The Lincolns(Canada) Mud(U.K.) Guy Sebastian(Australia) Bruce Willis Lynn Anderson Tom Tom Club John Mellencamp The Undertones(U.K.) Rickie Lee Jones Billy Joe Royal Bette Midler Bad Boys Blue(Germany) Gucci Crew Carl Carlton Jackson 5 Los Gatos Salvajes(Argentina) Los Petros(Argentina) Fats Domino Aaron Neville Ben E. King The Bellamy Brothers Skeeter Davis Human Nature(Australia) Sam & Dave Big Mountain The Muppets Billy J. Kramer(U.K.) True Image/Rockapella Ana Gabriel(Mexico) Hit Crew The Minister Of Soundalkies

64. Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay(Steve Cropper & Otis Redding)

Advertising still of Otis Redding
for more on this photo visit
https://commons.wikimedia.org
/wiki/File:Otis_Redding_(2).png

Otis Redding Beatrice Ardisson(France) Al Jarreau Peggy Lee & Felix Leclerc(Canada) Garth Brooks Sammy Hagar Michael Bolton Jimmy Velvit Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson Pearl Jam The Reddings T Rex(U.K.) Cher Jacob Miller(Jamaica) Dee Clark The Format Bob Dylan Glen Campbell Michel Pagliaro(Canada) Percy Sledge Brent Smith Sam & Dave Chris Jamison B.B. King Mongo Santamaria Justin Nozuka Playing For Change The Dells Sara Bareilles Helmut Lotti(Netherlands) & Win Bohets Ohio Players Little Richard King Curtis David Allen Coe Jim Ed Brown Tom Jones(U.K.) The Foundations Solomon Burke Johnny Hathaway Graham Blvd. Done Again

63. On Broadway(Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller)
The Drifters George Benson Bobby Darin Frank Sinatra Tom Jones(U.K.) Johnny Mathis Nancy Sinatra The Chipettes Dave Clark Five(U.K.) Percy Faith Neil Young David Bowie(U.K.) Ray Anthony James Taylor Lou Rawls The Lettermen Eric Carmen Buddy Rich Clyde McPhatter Smokey Joe's Cafe Original Cast The Jazz Crusaders The Coasters Illinois Jacquet Jeff Beck & Paul Rogers Tito Puente King Curtis Frankie Valli Nancy Wilson Blossom Dearie Bill Evans Kai Winding(Denmark) Sly & The Family Stone The Crystals Chubby Checker Done Again The Vogues The Muppets The Cookies

62. Tutti Frutti(Little Richard & Dorothy LaBostrie)
Little Richard*/** Adriano Celentano(Italy) Elvis Presley Edgar Winter & Johnny Winter Queen(U.K.) Gene Okerlund Alvin & the Chipmunks California Raisins MC5 Sting(U.K.) Val Kilmer Pat Boone The Hit Crew Steve Marks Peter Kraus(Germany) The Swinging Blue Jeans(U.K.) The Flying Lizards(U.K.) Jerry Lee Lewis Carl Perkins Raul Seixas(Brazil)[medley] Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble[medley] Johnny Hallyday(France) Morrissey(U.K.) Puhdys(East Germany/Germany) Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia) Love Sunrise Orchestra Roy Orbison & Faron Young Cliff Richard(U.K.) George Jones & Johnny Paycheck Fair Weather(U.K.) Jive Bunny(U.K.) Little Richard vs Bigbeat Kin Fleetwood Mac The Jesters Gene Vinvent Solomon Burke Cornell Gunther's Coasters Doc Watson & Friends Lollies(international) Paul Evans Countdown Singers
[1]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress
[2] ** To learn more about this song by this artist visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #40 on the list.

61. Be My Baby(Jeff Berry, Ellie Greenwich & Phil Spector)
The Ronettes*   Bette Midler Snow Hill   Leslie Grace   Barberettes(South Korea) John Lennon(U.K.) Sandy Posey Bay City Rollers(U.K.) Eddie Money & Ronnie Spector(Take Me Home Tonight/Be My Baby Mash Up) Brian Wilson Andy Kim Linda Ronstadt Michael Buble(Canada) Aaron Neville The Searchers(U.K.) The Dollyrots Melissa Etheridge Blue Oyster Cult The Kingsmen(Rock Band) Humble Pie(U.K.) Sandie Shaw(U.K.) Shaun Cassidy Mike Love Cissy Houston Ian Whitcomb(U.K.) 101 Strings Gary Glitter & the Glitter Band(U.K.) Jason Donovan(Australia) Smokie(U.K.) Steve Marriott(U.K.) Sheila(France) Tiny Tim The Drones(U.K.) The Essex Jody Miller Chris Norman(U.K.) Graham Bonnet(U.K.) Steve Carlson Dick & Dee Dee Pink Nasty Fonzi Thorton The Bates(Germeny) The Lightning Seeds(U.K.) The Cryptkeeper Five   Svenne & Lotta(Sweden)   Twiggy(U.K.) [1]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congres

60. Suspicious Minds(Mark James)
Elvis Presley Elvis Presley (Cirque du Soleil Remix) Elvis Presley with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra   Leah Daniels(Canada)     Mark James Gareth Gates(U.K.) Clay Aiken Fine Young Canibals(U.K.) Dwight Yoakam Glasvegas(U.K.) Pete Yorn Ray Dylan(South Africa) Rusted Root Avail Miss Kitten & The Hacker(France) Steve Hofmeyr(South Africa) Sakis Rouvas(Greece) Waylon Jennings & Jessi Colter Judy Cheeks Candi Staton Dee Dee Warwick Ronnie McDowell Bowling For Soup The Heptones(Jamaica) B.J. Thomas Thelma Houston Helmut Lotti(Belgium) Ronan Keating(Ireland) Big Elvis* The Defects(Ireland) Joao Suplicy(Brazil) Rick Saucedo Texas(U.K.) Sweet Little Band(Argentina) Dennis Caplinger The Ventures Roch Voisine(Canada) Diammy(Italy?) Martina McBride Amanda Lear(France) Wayne Newton The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra((U.K.) The Gravy Boys My Morning Jacket Carola(Sweden) Msrcia Griffiths(Jamaica) Phish Gary Puckett Cornell Campbell(Jamaica) Carl Perkins Doug Church** Waylon Jennings   U2(Ireland) Sweet Little Band(Argentina) Gary Glitter(U.K.) Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers   Ace Cannon It's A cover Up Graham Blvd.
[1]*/**Big Elvis & Doug Church stand in for all Elvis Tribute Artists who have recorded this song.  Big Elvis performs at Harrah's on the Las Vegas Strip and Doug performs around the world.

59. California Dreamin'(John Phillips & Michelle Phillips)
   The Mamas & The Papas   The Ventures The Beach Boys Barry McGuire Sia Freischwimmer(Germany) Diana Krall(Canada) American Idol Finalists Season 1 Benny Benassi(Italy) Amason(Sweden) The Seekers(Australia) Baby Huey & The Babysitters Meat Loaf & Patti Russo America River City People(U.K.) Sungha Jung(South Korea)   Mumiy Troll(Russia) The Carpenters George Benson R.E.M. The Four Tops Queen Latifah Lutricia McNeal The Seekers(Australia) Bobby Womack Jose Feliciano Melanie Wilson Phillips Alvin & The Chipmonks Wes Montgomery Eddie Hazel Gary Hoey Dead Artist Syndrome Hugh Masekela(South Africa) Benn Jordon DJ Sammy(Spain) Raquel Welch Royal Gigolos[Mamas & Papas remix](Germany) M.I.A. Colorado(Italy) Broadway Kids Nancy Sinatra Barry Manilow Shaw Blades Hi-Standard(Japan) Johnny Rivers 101 Strings Orchestra Scala & Kolacny Brothers(Belgium) Jack & White Lee Moses Lionel Hampton Savoy John Mayer Trio MonaLisa Twins(Austria) Clare Teal(U.K.) Mystic Moods Orchestra The Bald Eagles NoClue Motorpsycho(Norway) Rosa Maria(Brazil) The Brass Ring Jean Claude Gavri[Jose feliciano remix](Israel) The Atlas Moth The Faction Beth Hart Calliope Cynthia Woodard David McCallum(UK.) Farhad Mehrad(Iran) Sarah(Denmark) Broadway Kids

58. Da Doo Ron Ron(Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich & Phil Spector)
The Crystals Shaun Cassidy The Beach Boys The Dollyrots[medley] Iain Matthews(U.K.) The Belmonts The Searchers(U.K.) The Donnas Johnny Hallyday(France) Alyssa Milano The Carpenters Raindrops Billy J.Kramer(U.K.) The Quests(Singapore) Rolling Stones(U.K.) Bruce Springsteen Bob Dylan Daniel O'Donnell(Ireland) Sha Na Na The Wynners(China) The Pleazers(Australia) Jack Nitzsche Bette Midler[medley] Dave Edmunds(U.K.) Tiffany Jonny Bombastic Brian Wilson Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Miss Devine Frank Alamo(France) Sylvie Vartan(Bulgaria/France) Howard Carpendale(Germany) Little Eva & The Raindrops Darlene Love & Martha Reeves The Aztecs The Chiffons Laverne & Shirley a.k.a. Penny Marshall & Cindy Williams Moe Tucker The Rattles(Germany) The Mint Juleps(U.K.) Karan KamomMona Carita(Finland) Alyssa Milano The Ikettes Debbie/Debra Byrne(Australia) The Who(U.K.) Ian Mathews The Red Squares(U.K.) David Bloomberg Fabian Barbie

57. Dream Lover(Bobby Darin)
Bobby Darin* Clay Aiken Anne Murray(Canada) Billy "Crash" Craddock The Dollyrots

Vinyl LP label of "The Bobby Drain
Story" with "Dream Lover".

Sandy Posey Dion Ricky/Rick Nelson Mud(U.K.) John Lennon(U.K.)(medley) Daniel O'Donnell(Ireland) Marc Almond(U.K.) Gary Lewis & The Playboys Dalidia(Egypt, Italy & France) Glen Campbell & Tanya Tucker Jason Donovan(Australia) Ben E. King Daniel Johnston Horace Andy(Jamaica) Don McLean The Misfits The Manhattan Transfer & James Taylor The Paris Sisters Glenn Shorrock(U.K./Australia) Dr. Tom Butt Cliff Richard Duane Eddy The Lettermen Ronnie Hawkins Debbie Elam Kevin Spacey Tony Orlando Bobby Rydell Johnny Burnette Santo & Johnny Lee Castle & The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra Jimmy Sturr The Astronauts Johnny Nash Lobo Frankie Avalon Lulu(U.K.) JayKode(Bobby Darin Remix) Barbara Jones(Jamiaca) Rocky Sharpe and the Replays(U.K.) The Plasmatics Marvin Divine[Alt. Rap lyrics] Troy Shondell Dante & the Evergreens Alfio(Australia)
*Sing/songwriter Neil Sedaka plays the piano on this hit recording while Darin does the singing.

56. Peter Gunn(Henry Mancini)

45 RPM by Sandy Nelson of
"Peter Gunn"
Sandy Nelson got his start as a
session drummer on the hit
"To Know Him Is To Love Him"
by The Teddy Bears.

Henry Mancini* The Ventures The Art of Noise(U.K.) & Duane Eddy(U.S.) Ray

45 record label of "Peter Gunn"
by Ray Anthony

Anthony Duane Eddy Blues Brothers Sarah Vaughn & Henry Mancini Billy Strange Made In Sweden(Sweden) Saliva{metal mix alternative lyrics} Roy Buchanan B-52's[Planet Claire/Peter Gunn heavy influence from The Ventures] Grandmaster Flash{Style/aka Peter Gunn alternative Rap lyrics} Richard Gleason Orchestra Elvis Presley[incompete] Bobby Hackett Shelly Manne Quincy Jones The Remo Four The Embers{Cha Cha} The Pirates(U.K.) The Cramps Pulp(U.K.) 101 Strings Silencers(U.K.) Emerson Lake & Palmer(U.K.) Jeff Beck Dave Crusin Billy Strange & his Guitar and Orchestra Dick Dale & his Del-Tones Gary Hoey Billy J. Kramer(U.K.) The Kingsmen[Portland OR. Rock band] Ted Heath & His Music(U.K.) Pete Candoli & his Orchestra Shelly Manne Eumir Deodato(Brazil) Clarence Clemons Ted Nash & His Orchestra Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Harmonie Ensemble/New York with Steven Richman King Curtis Brian Poole(U.K.) The London Theatre Orchestra & Cast(U.K.) Jimi Hendrix The City of Prague Philharminic(Czech Rep.) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Bill Black Combo Fendermen Huho Montenegro Quincy Jones with Roland Kirk Davie Allen & the Arrows Billy Vaughn Florida State University Marching Chefs Louis Clark & the BBC Concert Orchestra(U.K.) The Surfaris[medley]
[1]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress

55. Sweet Caroline(Neil Diamond)
Neil Diamond Elvis Presley The Ventures Cast of Glee Gerry & the Pacemakers[medley](U.K.) Frank Sinatra Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Bellamy Brothers & DJ Otiz Liberace Waylon Jennings Dave Matthews Band & Rashawn Ross Andy Williams Julio Iglesias(Spain) Claude Gray Bobby Womack Roy Orbison Ray Conniff Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Bobby Darin Chet Atkins Enoch Light Billy Vaughn Bobby Goldsboro Hugo Montenegro Boots Randolph The Boston College "Screaming Eagle" Marching Band Ferrante & Teicher Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Ace Cannon Foster & Allen(Ireland) London Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Ricardo Caliente[Pinepipe] Victor Wood(Philippines) The Drifters It's A cover Up Hanns Martell(Germany?) Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band Carl Wilson Daniel O"Donnell(Ireland) Steve Hofmeyr(South Africa) Dustin The Turkey(Ireland) Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew Masters

54. Rock Around The Clock(Max c. Freedman & James E. Myers)

Photo courtesy of Doug Weber
Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV.
where they Rock Around The Clock

Bill Haley & The Comets*/** John Lennon The Platters Mae West Buddy Knox Isley Brothers Chubby Checker Carl Perkins Eddie Cochran Pat Boone Alvin & The Chipmonks Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) The Beatles(U.K.) Gary's Gang Freddy Cannon Sex Pistols(U.K.) Harry Nilsson David Cassidy Pat Boone Chuck Berry The Muppets Rockapella Beatrice Ardisson(France) Johnny Cooper & Ken Avery James Last(medley) Sha Na Na MGM Studio Orchestra Sonny Dae & His Knights Tiny Tim The Dixie Harmonairs The Hit Crew Raul Seixas(Brazil)[medley] Sandy Nelson Jimmy Sturr & Chris Eddy Daniel O'Donnell(Ireland) Henry Mancini Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia) The Chevrons Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Black Lace(U.K.) Joey Welz Gene Vincent Ohio State University Marching Band "Good Rockin' Tonight" Original London Cast(U.K.) Chet Baker The Diamonds The Silhouettes The Muppets Telex(Belgium) Nora Nay(Brazil) Done Again
[1]*In 1955 and again in 1974 this artist had a hit with this song.
[2] ** To learn more about this song by this artist visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #8 on the list

53. Rip It Up(Robert Blackwell & John Marascalco)
Little Richard The Everly Brothers Elvis Presley The Rivieras[South Bend, In. Rock band] Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) The Ventures Roy Orbison Chuck Berry Billy "Crash" Craddock Buddy Holly The Queers Morrissey(U.K.) Pat Boone Los Lobos The Beatles[medley(U.K.) The Judds Cliff Richard(U.K.) John Lennon[medley](U.K.) Iggy Pop Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia) Wanda Jackson Alvin & the Chipmunks Gene Vincent Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen The Tornados(U.K.) NRBQ & Carl Perkins Chubby Checker Eddie Cochran The Zombies(U.K.) The Shadows Brian Setzer Shawn Cassidy Shakin' Stevens(U.K.) Jean-Pierre Danel(France) Alvin Lee(U.K.) Adriano Celentano(Italy) The Neville Brothers Davie Allan & the Arrows Graham Blvd.

52. Maybellene(Chuck Berry)
Chuck Berry Johnny Rivers Foghat Elvis Presley Johnny Winter Everly Brothers Gene Vincent Marty Robbins Chubby Checker Narvel Felts Carl Perkins Ted Nugent Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Buddy Knox Johnny Cash The Searchers(U.K.) Jerry Lee Lewis Simon & Garfunkel[medley] George Jones Johnny Hallyday(France) Johnny Winters & Vince Gill Bob Luman Jim Lowe Conway Twitty Paul Revere & The Raiders Ferlin Husky Boxcar Willie Tommy Roe Ronnie Hawkins Ray Stevens Shakin' Stevens(U.K.) Hoyt Axton Orion George Jones & Johnny Paycheck Tommy Sands The Dovells Routers Jimmy Sturr & Frankie Urbanovitch Bubba Sparxxx Jim Brown Mos Def Johnny Paycheck Rock 'n Roll Lullaby Ensemble Done Again The Hit co. Graham Blvd.

51. Got My Mojo Working/I Got My Mojo Working(Preston Foster)
Ann Cole Muddy Waters Otis Spann Elvis Presley Widespread Panic Jimmy Smith Manfred Mann(U.K.) Asylum Street Spankers Etta James The Zombies(U.K.) J.B. Hutto The Stampeders(Canada) The Shadows Of Knight The Electric Prunes Conway Twitty The Paul Butterfield Blues Band Graham Bond(U.K.) Eric Clapton(U.K.) Canned Heat Johnny Winter Buddy Guy Otis Rush B.B. King Dr. Feelgood(U.K.) J.J. Cale Rory Gallagher(Ireland) Melanie Safka Carla Thomas Tages(Sweden) Roy Head Alexis Korner(U.K.) Louis Jordon Sandy Nelson Bobby Darin Keret Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers(U.K.) Peps Persson & Blues Quality(Sweden) Art Blakely Pinetop Perkins Rod Stewart Tina Turner Carl Perkins Grateful Dead Johnny Rivers Bobby Darin Willie Dixon Professor Longhair Junior Wells Freddie King Arthur Brown Janie Fricke Robert Johnson Jools Holland(U.K.)

50. Hang On Sloopy/My Girl Sloopy*(Wes Farrell & Bert Russell)
The McCoys David Porter The Ventures The Fabulous Echos a.k.a. The Society of Seven(Multi-national) Ramsey Lewis Trio The Vibrations The Supremes Dino, Desi & Billy Jerry Fielding & The Hollywood Brass The Yardbirds(U.K.) Johnny Rivers Johnny Maestro & Brooklyn Bridge The Kingsmen(POrtland, OR. Rock band) Jay & The Americans Jan & Dean Lieutenant Pigeon(U.K.) Saving Jane Die Toten Hosen(Germany) Little Caesar & the Consuls Johnny Thunders & the Oddballs{medley} Ohio State University Marching Band* Los Teen Tops(Mexico) The Beau Brummels Youth In Asia Patent Ochsner{parody}(Sweden) Lolita No. 18(Japan) The Smashing Pumkins Aaron Carter Rick Derringer The Lettermen Desmomd Dekker(Jamaica) Kai Warner(German) Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon Barry McGuire w The Mamas & Papas New York City Count Basie Quincy Jones Iggy Pop{medley} Floyd Cramer Nancy Sit(China) Tony Tuff(Jamaica) Anthony Ventura(Germany) Jose Mari & the Electromanics(Philippines) Nick Swisher Bruce Springsteen Sandy Nelson James Last Sherry Jones Four Deaf Hamsters Don Ho The Troggs(U.K.) Graham Blvd. Edgar Winter & Rick Derringer The Vogues Swingin' Medallions Apollo 100(U.K.) Dick & Dee Dee Andy Piz(Germany?) Mohre(Germany) The Newbeats The Remains Arthur Lyman Hit Co. Masters Ohio State University Men's Glee Club Benny Grodon & the Soul brothers The Sandpipers Ace Cannon Ric Mango & Johnny Maestro The Royal Guardsmen[parody] The Osmonds
[1]*It has appeared on several CD's by the Ohio State University Marching Band and is the "Official" state Rock 'n' Roll song for Ohio. The Irony is the song was written by a Missourian although two New Yorkers get writing credits and made famous by the McCoys a band from Union City, Indiana. The McCoys got there name from a song, "The McCoy" written and recorded by a state of Washington band, The Ventures. Whose on first, but it does not appear to be Ohio. That's OK, Go Buckeyes, Flyers, Hoosiers, Sycamores, Tigers, Bears, etc.

49. These Boots Are Made For Walkin'(Lee. Hazelwood)

Jessica Simpson Nancy Sinatra Lee Hazelwood The Ventures Olivia Holt Megadeth Planet Funk(Italy) Lil' Kim The Humans(Multinational) Jewel The Atwoods(U.K.) Mrs. Miller Loretta Lynn The Beau Brummels La Toya Jackson Sam Phillips Delbert McClinton French Affair(Germany/France) The Fixx(U.K.) KMFDM(Germany) The New Christy Minstrels Jane Morgan Synarip(U.K.) Bree Sharp The Supremes Siouxsie Sioux(U.K.) Faster Pussycat David Hasselhoff Pure Hell Man 2 Man The Residents Nick Cave Billy Ray Cyrus Little Birdy(Australia) The Fog Band(U.K.) Candye Kane Boy George(U.K.) Ban Manners(U.K.) Ira Losco(Malta) Paul Revere & The Raiders with Nancy Sinatra Amanda Lear(France) Sleepy LeBeef Government Issue Shillelagh Sisters(U.K.) Kon Kan(Canada) Yuna Ito Crispin Glover Anita Lane(Australia) 7 Seconds Geri Halliwell a.k.a. Ginger Spice(U.K.) Trish Murphy Sarge Emilie-Claire Barlow(Canada) Popa Chubby La Grande Sophie(France) Ella Fitzgerald White Animals Hellsonic(Belgium) Kari Kimmel The Legendary Tigerman(Portugal) Damiand & Matheus Femandes - Glee Project The Fulham Furies(U.K.) Queen B. Jimmy C. Newman Farmhouse(Australia) Don Ho Beatrice Ardisson(France) The Mariachi Brass /w Chet Baker Mini Pop KIds(Canada) The Fixx(U.K.) David Olney Parquet Courts Sirsy Grace Askew Tyler Bates Ace Cannon Wayne Newton Velvet 99 Les Brown Debby Boone Rose-Marie It's A cover Up The Hit Crew

48. Long Tall Sally(R. Blackwell, E. Johnson & L Richard a.k.a. R Penniman)
Little Richard Elvis Presley The Swinging Blue Jeans(U.K.) Jerry Lee Lewis Heart[medley] Eddie Cochran The Beatles(U.K.) The Kinks(U.K.) Pat Boone "Million Dollar Quartet" Broadway Cast The Tornados(U.K.) Wanda Jackson The Rivingtons Cactus Molly Hatchet Blind Guardian(Germany) Scorpions(Germany) Paul McCartney & Wings Led Zeppelin(U.K.) Cagey Strings Band(Germany) Gene Vincent Marty Robbins Barbara Greene[Doo Wop] Tom Jones(U.K.) Carl Perkins Vince Taylor(U.K.) Twisted Sister Jim Breedlove John Sloman(U.K.) Birth Control(Germany) Jimmy Ellis a.k.a. Orion Atlanta Rhythm Section Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs Ray Campi Raul Seixas(Brazil)[medley] Shirley Jean Wiley Keret Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble[medley] Johnny Winter Will Hoge The 5,6,7,8's(Japan) Isley Brothers Led Zeppelin Puhdys(East Germany/Germany) Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia) Joey Dee & The Starliters Sha Na Na Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Big Elvis* Roy Orbison & Faron Young
[1]*Big Elvis stands in for all the Elvis Tribute Artists who have recorded this song.

47. Oh, Pretty Woman/Pretty Woman(Roy Orbison & Bill Dees)

Photo of Roy Orbison appeared in
Billboard as part of an ad 21 August
1965 (Originally uploaded on en.wikipedia)MGM Records
(Transferred by Annj87/Originally uploaded by We hope)
This photo appears on the cover of the
Wikipedia book "Roy Orbison The Complete Guide"

Roy Orbison* Van Halen The Ventures Ray Dylan(South Africa) Sharleen Spiteri(U.K.) Ricky Van Shelton Johnny Rivers John Mellancamp The Holy Sisters Of Gaga Dada Daniel Kublbock(Germany) Alvin & the Chipmunks Rockapella Ray Brown Jr. Al Green Connie Francis Victor Wood(Phillipines) Chris Isaak Home Free Bruce Springsteen & John Fogerty Andy Kim 2 Live Crew{parody} Uncle Sam(Europe) Tom Jones(U.K.) Del Shannon Arlene Harden Beatrice Ardisson(France) Bruce Springsteen The Boppers(Sweden) James Last Die Campbells(South Africa) Foster & Allen(Ireland) Freddie King Johnny Cash & Roy Orbison Steve Cropper Doug Sahm Gary Clark Jr. Jan Hammer(Czech Republic) Ray Conniff T.G. Sheppard Henry Jerome Boots Randolph The Newbeats Count Basie The Embarrassment Dickey Lee Gary Puckett Ian Whitcomb(U.K.) Tight Fit(U.K.) 101 Strings Westlife(Ireland)
*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. This 1964 version found renewed popularity with its use in the 1990 film "Pretty Woman".

46. Land Of A Thousand Dances
Chris Kenner Wilson Pickett Cannibal & the Headhunters The J Giels Band Electric Indian Thee Midniters Ted Nugent Johnny Rivers Ike & Tina Turner The Ventures Fats Domino Percy Faith Sam & Dave Roy Orbison Trini Lopez, Nancy Ames & The Ventures The Kingsmen[Portland, OR. Rock band] Bill Haley & his Comets Patti Smith Little Richard Rufus Thomas Tom Jones(U.K.) Otis Redding The Fantastic Johnny C. Rockapella Tina Turner Nino Tempo & April Stevens Leningrad Cowboys(Finland) The Residents[medley] George Benson Jimmy Barnes Steve Cropper The University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band The Walker Brothers The Blues Brothers Percy Faith The Mummies Cast of The Full Monty(U.K.) WWF Wrestlers Jessica Mauboy(Australia) Jackie Lee Watsui Trumpets(German) Jimi Hendrix Sugar Beats(U.K.) Sandy Nelson Al Jarreau Don Bryant Eddie Money The Knickerbockers Human Nature(Australia) The Pleazers(Australia) The Commitments The Rascals Jive Bunny & the Mixmasters((U.K.) The Fireballs Xavier Cugat Western Carolina University Marching Cats The Coasters[medley] The Miracles Bob & Earl

45. MacArthur Park(Jimmy Webb)

Richard Harris(Ireland) Donna Summer Waylon Jennings Woody Herman Al Yankovic[parody] Stan Kenton Chet Atkins & Jerry Reed Nancy Sinatra Maynard Ferguson The Four Tops Chase Ferrante & Teicher Sammy Davis Jr. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Countdown Mix Masters Beggars Opera(U.K.) James Last The Dovells Only Men Aloud(U.K.) 101 Strings Orchestra Floyd Cramer Hugo Montenegro Jerry Vale Percy Faith Ray Charles Singers The Assembled Multitude The Ventures Laidback Luke(Philippines)/Donna Summer [remix] Ralphi Rosario/Donna Summer[remix] Glen Campbell Andy Williams Vic Damone Buddy Greco Tony Bennett Carmen McRae Ray Conniff Singers Diana Ross & The Supremes Justin Hayward(U.K.) Della Reese Frank Sinatra Richard Clayderman(France) Carol Douglas Liza Minnelli Hugo Winterhalter London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Michigan State Spartan Marching Band Ray Davies(U.K.) Ohio State University Marching Band Lix Callaway Mantovani Martin Lass(U.S./Australia) Elaine Paige OBE(U.K.) Louis Prima w/ Sam Butera & The Witnesses Maureen McGovern Graham Blvd.

44. Roll Over Beethoven(Chuck Berry)

45 - EP - Four By The Beatles - side 1
Track 1 - Roll Over Beethoven
Track 2 - All My loving

Chuck Berry* The Beatles(U.K.)   Electric Light Orchestra a.k.a. ELO(U.K.) Narvel Felts Jerry Lee Lewis Quartz(U.K.) The Rolling Stones Ten Years After(U.K.) Gene Vincent Iron Maiden[altered lyrics](U.K.) The Byrds Leon Russell Uriah Heep(U.K.) The 13th Floor Elevators Mountain Raul Seixas(Brazil) The Sonics Paul Shaffer & the World's Most Dangerous Band Pat Wayne & The Beachcombers The Trashmen Jerry Lee Lewis & Ringo Starr Buster Brown Bruce Springsteen Cagey String Band(Germany) Johnny Rivers The Astronauts Sandy Nelson   Tom Jones(U.K.) Gerry & The Pacemakers Bill Haley George Jones & Johnny Paycheck George Harrison Kenny Loggins Status Quo(U.K.) Jan & Dean The Flying Burrito Brothers Shackin' Stevens(U.K.) Johnny & the Hurricanes M. Ward Sleepy LaBeef Jack Earls Bill Black The Routers The Johnson Brothers The Flamin' Groovies Billy Lee Riley Carl Perkins Margaret Lewis The Five Americans Ronnie Hawkins The Minister of Soundalikes Countdown Singers
*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress

43. All I Have To Do Is Dream(Felice & Boudleaux Bryant)
The Everly Brothers   Cat Power Andrea Corr(Ireland) & Laurent Voulxy(France) Dwight Yoakam Richard Chamberlain Cliff Richard & Phil Everly Bobby Gentry & Glen Campbell The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Juice Newton Roy Orbison R.E.M. Andy Gibb & Victoria Principal Linda Ronstadt & Kermit The Frog Jan & Dean Bobby Darin PJ & Duncan a.k.a. Ant & Dec Jeff Bridges & Karen Allen Herb Alpert Earl Klugh & Vince Gill Chet Atkins Paul Anka Donny Osmond The Persuasions Rita Wilson Doc Watson & Merle Watson Anne Murray(Canada) Ray Conniff Nils Lofgren Simon & Garfunkel Roger Whittaker(U.K.) Barry Manilow Eddy Arnold The Lettermen The Dandy Warhols The Shadows(U.K.) The Wilburn Brothers Carla Thomas Billie Jo Spears The Nylons(Canada) Hugo Montenegro Gary Lewis & The Playboys Sandy Posey Patty Duke Johnny Tillotson Petula Clark(U.K.) & Bobby Darin Bob Dylan Rockapella Johnny Nash Fred Mollin(Canada/U.S.)

42. Light My Fire(Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger & John Densmore)
The Doors*     Jose Feliciano     Will Young(U.K.)   The Ventures Shirely Bassey(1970 single - U.K.)   Shirley Bassey(1999 Disco/Dance Remix - U.K.) Eliane Elias(Brazil) Alicia Keys Massive Attack(U.K.) Train Johnny Harris(U.K.) Mae West Anandra Shankar(India) Amii Stewart David Benoit Patricia Barber Pearl Jam Amorphis(Finlnad) Astrud Gilberto(Brazil) Julie London Young Holt Unlimited Ronnie McNeir Al Green Etta James Nancy Holloway(U.S./France) Rhetta Hughes Stevie Wonder UB40(U.K.) Minnie Riperton The Lettermen Jackie Wilson Julie Dricoll Johnny Mathis Erma Franklin Edmundo Ros, OBE(U.K.) Booker T & The MG's Chet Atkins David Essex(U.K.) Nigel Kennedy(U.K.) & Prague Symphony Orchestra(Czech Republic) Trini Lopez & The Ventures Beatrice Ardisson(France) The Challengers Lionel Hampton The Four Tops Woody Herman Clarence Carter Horst Jankowski(Germany) Issac Hayes Nancy Sinatra Martha & The Vandellas B.J. Thomas The Guess Who(Canada) George Winston Club House(Italy) Da Hool(Germany) Nina Hagen & Karl Rucker(Germany) Carol Douglas Mad Moses Wrestling Corporation Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew Enoch Light
[1]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. The song is on the album "The Doors" which is in the national registry.

41. In The Mood*(Wingy Mahone, Joe Garland & Andy Razaf)
Glenn Miller**     Brian Setzer Orchestra   Jive Bunny(U.K.) Larry Elgart   Chicago   The

45 record label of Ernie Fields
"In The Mood"

Andrews Sisters The Hen House Five Plus Two (a.k.a. Ray Stevens) Bette Midler Mud(U.K.) The Shadows(U.K.) Ernie Fields & His Orchestra Les Elgart Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Pete Tex(Germany) Doc Severinsen & The Tonight Show Orchestra Lionel Hampton Jantsen & Dirt Monkey vs Andrews Sisters Ray Conniff Laura Benanti James Last Jerry Lee Lewis Bill Haley & His Comets Bad Manners(U.K.) Eddie Cochran Brian Stezer [Gettin' In The Mood (For Christmas)] Joan MacKay Mongo Santamaria Joe Loss Orchestra Chet Atkins Jonathan King(U.K.) John Williams & The Boston Pops Orchestra Johnny Maddox Maynard Ferguson Xavier Cugat Tommy Dorsey Benny Goodman Puppini Sisters(U.K./Italy) The Mariachi Brass /w Chet Baker Duke Ellington Artie Shaw BBC Band & Orchestra(U.K.) Sandy Nelson Benny Goodman Ace Cannon Ted Beneke
[1]*This song is the quintessential Swing Era Big Band song and for some it does not belong on a list of Rock Standards. It has had multiple reincarnations and has charted nearly every decade since the Glenn Miller version. Jive Bunny(Swing The Mood) and Les Elgart(Hooked on Swing) did Disco/Dance versions. Larry Elgart did a Twist version. Ray Stevens did a novelty Rock version and Ernie Fields did a Big Band Rock version. Brian Setzer did a Swing Rock version, The Shadows did a Surf Rock version and Mud did a Glam Rock version. Oh! then there are Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Cochran, Sandy Nelson and Bill Haley all of whom ROCKED the song. THE POINT IS, IT IS MORE THAN A SWING ERA SONG. The Glenn Miller version is considered by many as the prototype/precursor of Rock 'n' Roll.
[2]**This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress
[3]*** To learn more about this song by this artist visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #12 on the list.

40. You Send Me(Sam Cooke)
Sam Cooke Bobby Vee The Supremes Aretha Franklin Teresa Brewer Percy Sledge Sam & Dave Nat King Cole The Four Seasons Jose Feliciano The Everly Brothers The Drifters Kenny G & Michael Bolton Steven Houghton(U.K.) Paul & Paula Nicolette Larson Dixie Chicks Steve Miller Band Roy Ayers Van Morrison The Manhattans Rod Stewart(U.K.) & Chaka Khan Phil Perry Jesse Belvin Ken Boothe(Jamaica) Otis Redding George Winston Lynda Carter Van Morrison Rachelle Ferrell George Winston The Temptations[medley] Pat Kelly(Jamaica) Aaron Neville Lenny Welch Susan Wong(Hong Kong/Australia) Southside Johnny & the Asbury Dukes Mavis Staples Lulu(U.K.) The Dell Vikings Richie Havens Dee Clark Frankie Avalon Kenny Rogers Freddy Fender Paul Anka Ben E. King The Coasters King Curtis The Duprees Ace Cannon The Ponderosa Twins Plus One Done Again Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew Marcia Hines(Australia)*
[1]*She was born in the United States but became an Australian citizen in the mid 1990's after living most of her life in the land down under.

39. Great Balls Of Fire(Ottis Blackwell & Jack Hammer)
Jerry Lee Lewis*/** The Misfits Garth Brooks Amii Stewart Tiny Tim Fleetwood Mac Offenbach(Canada) Electric Light Orchestra)U.K.) Billy J. Kramer(U.K.) Mae West Johnny Winter Gary Lewis & The Playboys The Kingsmen[Portland, OR. Rock group] Dolly Parton Alavin & the Chipmunks OV7(Mexico) The Jolly Boys(Jamaica) The Flamingos Ronnie Dio & the Prophets Alan Merrill Dean Delannoit(Belgium) Dorothee(France) & Jerry Lee Lewis New Grass Revival Johnny Cash & Jerry Lee Lewis Bruce Springsteen & Jerry Lee Lewis The Flying Lizards(U.K.) Little Richard The Hit Crew Fats Domino Conway Twitty Sandy Nelson Sha Na Na Henry Mancini Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia) Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Moe Tucker Chris Isaak Tom Jones(U.K.) Billy Joel Done Again Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Linda Gentille Brian Setzer Mikey Gillley(Jerry Lee Lewis' cousin) Buddy Holly The Roy Hamilton Ballroom Orchestra Joe Ely & Sue Foley Donna Fargo Nokie Edwards( member of The Ventures) Seeds Freddie & The Dreamers(U.K.) U.S. Air Force Heritage Blue Aces Linda Gail Lewis & the Firebirds The Romantics Narvel Felts The Pete Best Band(U.K.) Teitur(Faroe Islands, Denmark) Georgia Gibbs 101 Strings Billy Swan The University Of Oklahoma Marching Band Countdown Singers The Trashmen
[1]* To learn more about this song visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #110 on the list.

[2]**This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress

38. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On(Dave "Curlee" Williams & James Faye Hall)
Jerry Lee Lewis* Little Richard Carl Perkins Elvis Presley Cliff Richard(U.K.) Fats Domino Gene Vincent Jim Breedlove The Rivieras[South Bend, In. Rock band] Johnny Rivers Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Conway Twitty Johnny Hallyday(France) Wanda Jackson Doug Church** Levi Kris[Broadway cast of Million Dollar Quartet] Valerie Wellington Big Maybelle Sha Na Na Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia) Chubby Checker Shakin' Stevens(U.K.) Bill Haley & His Comets The Beatles(U.K.) Elton John(U.K.) Mountain Johnny Cash Ricky/Rick Nelson Ronnie Milsap Quincy Jones Mickey Gilley Roy Orbison Lee Hazelwood Ronnie Hawkins Larry Williams Eddie Cochran Joey Welz Tiny Tim Doc Watson & Friends[medley] Bobby Fuller Jive Bunny(U.K.) Charlie Gracie Tony Sheridan(U.K.) Ringtone Track Masters Hit Crew Graham Blvd. Done Again
[1]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress
[2] **South Bend, In. Elvis impersonator who performs world wide and has a CD with this song. He stands in for all the other ETA's (Elvis Tribute Artists) performing around the world.

37. My Girl(Smokey Robinson & Ronald White)

12 in. Disco single with "My Girl" by
Smokey Robinson
"Greatest Hits Medley"

The Temptations Suave Westlife Michael Jackson Kwartet Amii Stewart & Johnny

45 label of Bobby Vee medley of
"My Girl/My Guy"

Bristol[medley] Otis Redding Stevie Wonder The Rolling Stones(U.K.) The Jesus and Mary Chain(U.K.) Prince Buster(Jamaica) Eddie Floyd The Mamas and Papas Al Green Smoky Robinson & The Miracles(Disco medley - 12 in. single) La Toya Jackson Dolly Parton Michael Bolton Bobby Vee[Medley] The Cash Billy Preston Count Basie & Jackie Wilson B2K Frankie Valli[medley] Alabama Human Nature(Australia) Motown{The Musical} Broadway Cast The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) The Alley Cats Frank D'Angelo(Canada) Smokey Robinson Joe Stubbs Randy Klein The American Breed Phil Collins(U.K.) Marvin Gaye Aaron Neville Rahsaan Roland Kirk The Whispers David Allan Coe Clen Campbell James Brown Hank Williams Jr. Percy Sledge Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes Dennis Brown(Jamaica) The Drifters Billy Joe Royal Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers[medley](U.K.) Lou Christie Rockapella Sam Milby Jerry Adams Elvin Biship The Foundations InstaHit Crew Edwin Starr Jackie Wilson Count Dee's Hit Explosion

36. I'm Movin' On*(Hank Snow)
Hank Snow     John Kay & Steppenwolf(Canada)   Elvis Presley   George Thorogood & the Destroyers   Ray Charles Randy Travis Al Hirt Big House Johnny Cash The Rolling Stones(U.K.) Tina Turner Loggins & Messina[medley] Ike & Tina Turner Willie Nelson & Johnny Cash Taste(Ireland) Emmylou Harris Jerry Lee Lewis[medley] The Everly Brothers Mikey Gilley Roy Acuff The Box Tops Rosanne Cash Chuck Prophet Homer & Jethro[parody] Don Gibsom Ernest Tubb Gene Vincent Leon Russell Clyde McPhatter Al Caiola Billy Vaighn Hank Thompson Les Paul & Mary Ford Jimmy Smith Jerry Reed Connie Francis King Curtis John Barry(U.K.) Sammy Kershaw Professor Longhair Danny Davis & the Nashville Brass Dave Dudley Warren Smith Tim Timebomb
[1]*There is no debate about this song being a Country song. However, it is a true crossover song. It has been covered by Blues, Jazz and Rock artists. John Kay The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, George Thorogood, The Box Tops and others have given it a Rock treatment.

35. I Heard It Through The Grapevine(N Whitfield & B Strong)
Marvin Gaye     Gladys Knight & The Pips   Credence Clearwater Revival Garth Brooks Border Sound Motown{The Musical} Broadway Cast Ronnie Milsap Joe Cocker(U.K.) Lee Ritenour Amy Winehouse(U.K.) The Supremes Ben Harper Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Ike & Tina Turner Roger & Zapp Otis Redding Martha Reeves Rev. C.L. Franklin The Average White Band The Overtones(U.K.) En Vogue[medley] Soultans(Multi National) The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Bill Frisell Micheal McDonald The Temptations Manfred Mann(U.K.) Ella Fitzgerald King Curtis Bar-Kays Earl Klugh Human Nature(Australia) Paul Mauriat(France) The Chi-Lites Percy Sledge Vanilla Fudge Trini Lopez Santa Esmeralda Charlie McCoy Rare Earth Gloria Gaynor Edwin Starr The Undisputed Truth James Last The Stampeders(Canada) The Slits(U.K.) The Mend(U.K.) Tuxedomoon The Soultans(U.K./Germany) The Doug Anthony Allstars(Australia) The Funk Brothers Sweet Little Band(Argentina) The Hit Crew Danny Davis Graham Blvd. Done Again

34. Dancing In The Streets(Marvin Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson & Ivory Joe Hunter)

Martha & the Vandellas
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Martha & The Vandellas*     Van Halen     David Bowie & Mick Jagger(U.K.)   Myra   The Critters The Mamas & The Papas Phil Collins(U.K.) Motown{The Musical} Broadway Cast The Everly Brothers Gary Glitter(U.K.) Grateful Dead Black Oak Arkansas Michael Bolton The Who(U.K.) The Carpenters Irma Thomas Leningrad Cowboys(Finland) The Komks(U.K.) Jimmy Barnes(Australia) The Walker Brothers Ramsey Lewis Trio Neil Diamond Fred Firth(U.K.) Whoopi Goldberg[medley] Rockapelia Atomic KittenU.K.) Human Nature(Australia) Petula Clark(U.K.) Ayla Brown Laura Nyro Cilla Black(U.K.) The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) The Mariachi Brass /w Chet Baker The Kinks(U.K.) Animotion Kids for Kids a.k.a. Kidz Bop Hodges, James & Smith Little Richard DJ Prince[Martha Reeves remix] Tim Curry(U.K.) Booney M(U.K./Germany) The Pleazers(Australia) Brenda Lee Penn State Marching Band Martha Reeves[Skating in The Streets -Disco] Peggie Blue a.k.a. Peggi Blu Scooter Lee Funk Brothers Ides Of March Don Sebesky Sugar Beats(U.K.) Chaka Khan(U.S.) & Steve Winwood(U.K.)   Tight Fit(U.K.) Terry DeSariow/ KC   H.B. Barnum & his Orchestra Barbie
[1]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress

33. In The Midnight Hour(Wilson Pickett & Steve Cropper)
Wilson Pickett   The Jam(U.K.)   Tom Jones(U.K.)   The Astronauts The Commitments Seal(U.K.) Paul Mauriat(France) Roxy Music(U.K.) Van Morrison(U.K.) The Grateful Dead The Doors Roger & Zapp Them(U.K.) Mitvh Ryder & the Detroit Wheels B. B. King The Chambers Brothers Cross Country James Taylor The Young Rascals Tina Turner King Curtis Martha Reeves The Capitols Booker T. & the MG's Guy Sabastian Billy Preston Ace Cannon Ben E. King B. J. Thomas John Holt(Jamaica) Mary Wells Bill Black's Comb Rufus Thomas Carl Douglas Delbert McClinton Jimi Hendrix The Righteous Brothers Rod Stewart(U.K.) Ray Charles James Brown & Wilson Pickett Genesis(U.K.) Bryan Ferry(U.K.) Johnny Rivers The Blues Brothers Razy Bailey Archie Bell & the Drells Count Basie & Jackie Wilson Steve Crooper Robert Parker The Hit Crew Graham Blvd. Done Again

32. Goin' Out Of My Head(Teddy Randazzo & Bobby Weinstein)
Cilla Black(U.K.)   Little Anthony & The Imperials     The Lettermen[medley] Frank Sinatra Luther Vandross Duke Ellington & Ella Fitzgerald Wes Montgomery Dr. John Ray Conniff Shirley Bassey(U.K.) Percy Faith Bill Frisell Nancy Wilson The Zombies(U.K.) Sergio Mendes(Brazil) Count Basie & His Orchestra Les Baxter Sir George Shearing OBE Gerry Mulligan Vic Damone Arthur Lyman Al Martino Chris Conner Enoch Light Petula Clark(U.K.) Perez Prado Ramsy Lewis Lawrence Welk Queen Latifah Vikki Carr Lou Christie The 5th Dimension Diahann Carroll Done Again Doc Severinsen The Delfonics Gloria Gaynor Bill Medley Gladys Knight & The Pips Floyd Cramer Chris Montez The Lennon Sisters Classics IV The Replacements Brian Briggs(U.K.) Jack Jones Les McCann The Stylistics Richard Hayman Esther Phillips Charlie Byrd

31. Don't Be Cruel(Otis Blackwell)
   Elvis Presley   Bill Black Combo The Residents Billy Swan Pat Boone Neil Diamond Million Dollar Quartet Jim Fowley Jimmy Jayne Hollyridge Strings The Judds   Cheap Trick   Annette Peacock Connie Francis Daffy Duck(novelty) Debbie Harry Ringo Starr John Lennon Jackie Wilson Jerry Lee Lewis Barbara Lynn Merle Haggard The Monkees(Instrumental) Laurel Aitken(Jamaica) The Jordanaires Patti Page The Beatles(U.K.) Everlife Johnny O'Keefe(Austraila) Sanchez(Jamaica) All The Kings Men(Disco/Dance medley) All Shook Up Broadway Cast Dennis Caplinger Blue Suede Shoes{Elvis Songs For Kids} Sandy Nelson Cliff Richard(U.K.) The Ventures   Music For Little People Choir The Alley Cats   Love Sunrise Orchestra Devo Albert King Tom Jones(U.K.) Fleetwood Mac Paul Revere & The Raiders Bryan Ferry(U.K.) The Platters Roy Orbison & Faron Young The Byrds Scotty Moore Chuck Jackson Pete Best(U.K.) Jose Feliciano Sandy Denny(U.K.) Ace Cannon Jody Miller Jimmy Sturr The Memphis Symphony Orchestra Greg Jaqua*
[1]* Greg Jaqua (Detroit Elvis) stands in for all Elvis Tribute Artists who have CD's with this song.

30. Summertime Blues(Eddie Cochran & Jerry Capehart)

Eddie Cochran
For more on this photo & Eddie
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Biography/Biography.htm

Blue Cheer Eddie Cochran Brian Setzer The Who Alan Jackson Stray Cats James Taylor The Vipers Deborah Harry Dick Dale & His Del-Tones The Black Keys T-Rex(U.K.) The Beach Boys Rush(Canada) The Flying Lizards(U.K.) Dion Olivia Newton-John{Easterling} Johmmy Chester(Australia) Cliff Richard(U.K.) Dave Curtiss & The Tremors The Ventures P.J. Proby Bobby Vee Simple Minds & Johnny Marr(U.K.) Puhdys(East Germany/Germany) Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia) Nathalie Drey(France) The Rolling Stones(U.K.) The Crickets Johnny Hallyday(France) Link Wray The Little River Band(Australia) Robert Gordon Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Alex Chilton Skid Row(Ireland) Marty Wilde(U.K.) Buck Owens Bruce Springsteen Moterhead(U.K.) The Flaming Lips The Guess Who(Canada) Bobby Fuller Van Halen Gary Allan Ritchie Valens Bobby Rydell The Surfaris Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers Shawn Z Chas crane(U.K.) Adrian Baker(U.K.) Joey Welz Sandy Nelson Carl Wilson Graham Blvd. It's A Cover Up InstaHit Crew

29. Spanish Harlem(Jerry Leiber & Phil Spector)
Ben E. King Aretha Franklin Cliff Richard(U.K.) Jay & The Americans Long John Baldry(U.K.) Phil Spector The Mamas and Papas Andy Williams Laura Nyro Bowling For Soup Rebecca Pidgeon(U.K./U.S.) Tom Jones(U.K.) Chet Atkins Neil Diamond Frankie Valli Johnny Adams The Cats(Netherlands) Billy Joe Royal Leon Russell Jimmy Justice(U.K.) Janet Seidal(Australia) Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Geoff Love(U.K.) Willy DeVille Slim Smith(Jamaica) Percy Faith Trini Lopez Al Caiola Engelbert Humperdink(U.K.) Kenny Rankin The Crusaders Run C&W The Mariachi Brass /w Chet Baker Al Jarreau Ray Anthony Bobby Vee King Curtis John Barry(U.K.) Acker Bilk(U.K.) Santo & Johnny Ace Cannon The Ventures Carl Perkins & the Tennessee Three Kai Winding(Denmark James Last Cliff Richards, The Shadows & Norris Paramor Orchestra The Rattles(Germany) Boots Randaloph The Anita Kerr Orchestra Clyde McPhatter The Marcels Tony Orlando & Dawn Gene McDaniels Johnny Cash Jay & The Americans Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier Freddy Fender Vicki Carr Smokey Joe's Cafe Original Cast Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs The Checkmates Ltd. Franck Pourcel(France) Hit Co. Masters Graham Blvd. Studio Group

28. Money(That's What I Want)(Janie Bradford & Bsarry Gordy Jr.)
Barrett Strong The Beatles(U.K.) Boyz II Men Hanson The Supremes Everly Brothers Joey Dee & The Starliters Jim Hendrix Tina Turner The Kingsmen[Portnad Or. Rock band] The The Smashing Pumpkins Flying Lizards(U.K.) Waylon Jennings The Rolling Stones(U.K.) Freddy & The Dreamers(U.K.) Bern Elliott and the Fenmen(U.K.) Jerry Lee Lewis John Lee Hooker Etta James Conway Twitty Dr, John Iggy Pop The Searchers(U.K.) Ronnie Milsap Buddy Guy Freddy Fender Paul Revere & the Raiders Roy Orbison Mary Wells Little Richard Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Ike & Tina Turner Junior Walker & the Allstars The Babys Bosshoss(German) Great White Lou Christie The Plastic Ono Band The Chambers Brothers Roy Head Lonnie Mack The Stooges Todd Rundgren Diana Ross The James Taylor Quartet The Motor City Allstars Graham Blvd.

27. Lawdy Miss Clawdy(Lloyd Price)
Lloyd Price Elvis Presley The Beatles(U.K.) Little Richard Dave Clark Five(U.K.) Steve Young Travis Tritt The Buckinghams Paul McCartney(U.K.) Morrissey(U.K.) Mikey Gilley The Replacements The Hollies(U.K.) Joe Cocker(U.K.) Carl Perkins The Four Lovers[morphed into the Four Seasons] Johnny Rivers The Animals(U.K.) Johnny Devlin(New Zealand) Fats Domino Ronnie McDowell Poison Idea The Swinging Blues Jeans(U.K.) Larry Williams Eric Burdon The Nashville Teens Commander Cody and The Lost Planet Airmen Ronnie Hawkins Conway Twitty Roy Orbison Bill Haley Roy Orbison & Faron Young Shakin' Stevens(U.K.) Tommy Roe[medley] Link Wray Jimi Hendrix Cliff Richard(U.K.) Moon Martin Chuck Willis Geotgie Fame & the Blue Flames(U.K.) Narvel Felts & Jerry Mercer James Booker Johnny Hallyday(France) & Brian Setzer(U.S.) Tom Jones HeadCat The Cavaliers Graham Blvd. The Hit Masters Done Again Ike Turner

26. Hi-Heel Sneakers/High Heel Sneakers
Tommy Tucker Jerry Lee Lewis Elvis Presley The Everly Brothers Jose Feliciano Tom Jones(U.K.) Bobby Fuller Four The Beatles(U.K.) The Rolling Stones(U.K.) Ronnie Milsap Faces George Thorogood Led Zeppelin(U.K.) Phish Rahsaan Roland Kirk John Lee Hooker Janis Joplin Carl Perkins Sammy Davis Jr. Stevie Wonder Chuck Barry The Grateful Dead Paul McCartney(U.K.) The Searchers(U.K.) Ramsey Lewis Laura Nyro Cleo Laine Jimmy Hughes Urban Knights The Marks Booker T & The MG's Johnny Rivers Jimmy Smith Buddy Guy Tina Turner Shakin' Stevens(U.K.) Ray Charles The London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Adam Faith(U.K.) Bill Haley David Cassidy Ace Cannon Pinetop Perkins The Blue Mitchell Quartet Melvin Rhyne

25. Me And Bobby McGee(Kris Kristofferson & Fred Foster)
Janis Joplin   Roger Miller Grateful Dead Barb Jungr(U.K.) Willie Nelson Buck Owens Jerry Lee Lewis Kris Kristofferson Kenny Rogers & the First Edition Gordon Lightfoot(Canada) The Statler Brothers Grace Askew Crystal Bowersox Pink Amanda Strydom(South Africa) Bill Haley & His Comets Dottie West Dolly Parton Thelma Houston Anne Murray(Canada) Allison Crowe(Canada) Tori Amos Jerry Jeff Walker Jennifer Love Hewitt Sam The Sham Loretta Lynn Charlie McCoy Olivia Newton John(Australia/U.S.) Blind Melon Joan Baez LeAnn Rimes Arlo Guthrie Chet Atkins Jeannie C. Riley Lalla Hansson(Sweden) Lonnie Donegan(Australia) Johnny Cash Melissa Etheridge Dave Dudley Roy Clark Brian McKnight Hank Snow The Platters Bobbie Gentry Taylor Horn a.k.a. Bambi Monroe Charlie Pride   Impotent Sea Snakes Narvel Felts The Drifters Daniel O'Donnell(Ireland) Mary Bridget Davies Sleepy LaBeef Bobby Bare Roy Drusky Dick Haymes(Argentina/U.S.) The Moms & Dads Ace Cannon Billy Swan Ramblin Jack Elliott George Jones David Allen Coe Nana Mouskouri(Greece) Shackin' Stevens(U.K.) The Highwaymen Graham Blvd. Hit Crew

24. C.C. Rider/See See Rider/See See Rider Blues*(Ma Rainey & Lena Arant)
Chuck Willis Animals(U.K.) Elvis Presley     Gertrude "Ma" Rainey Big Bill Broonzy Mississippi John Hunt Lead Belly Peggy Lee Jerry Lee Lewis Wee Bea Booze LaVern Baker Lightin' Hopkins Gary Lewis & The Playboys Chuck Berry Janis Joplin The Kingsman[Portland OR. Rock band] Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels The Who(U.K.) Leon Thomas Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Charlie Rich The Grateful Dead Everly Brothers Ian & Sylvia Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs Little Willie Littlefield Ray Charles Snooks Eaglin Old Crow Medicine Show John Fahey Wynton Marsallis The Youngbloods Carl Perkins Bob Dylan &The Grateful Dead[medley] Johnny Rivers[medley] The Strypes(Ireland) Blind John Davis King Curtis Jimmy Witherspoon Bobby Powell Boots Randolph Bill Haley Al Jarreau Guitar Slingers The Delmonas(U.K.) Robert Lockwood Jr. Fats Domino[medley] Esther Phillips Roy Buchanan Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia) David Cassidy Sex Museum(Spain) Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers(U.K.) Chuck Jackson & Maxine Brown Amos Milburn Linda Gail Lewis Ella Fitzgerald The Music Machine Nashville West Jerry Lee Lewis & Linda Gail Lewis Joey Dee & The Starliters Johnny Rodriguez Richie Havens Sam Lazar Wayne Cochran Jimmy Smith Wilbert Harrison Mickey Gilley Chambers Brothers Steve Miller Tommy Flanagan Trio Lonnie Johnson Regina Carter
[1]*This song is a quintessential Blues song predating Rock 'n' Roll. It is on the list due to how important Rock musicians covered the song.

23. Shake Rattle & Roll(Jesse stone a.k.a. Charles E. Calhoun)
Elvis Presley Bill Haley & His Comets   Blue Swede Shoes{Elvis Songs For Kids} The Swinging Blue Jeans(U.K.) Bruce Springsteen Carl Perkins Raul Seixas[medley](Brazil) Sandy Nelson Morrissey(U.K.) Music For Little People Choir Henry Mancini Al Jarreau   Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia)      Lindisfarne[medley](U.K.) The Chevrons   Love Sunrise Orchestra Jools Holland, OBE.(U.K.) Doc Watson Fats Domino Jerry Lee Lewis The Beatles(U.K.) Buddy Holly Huey Lewis & The News Johnny Horton Big Joe Turner Arthur Conley NRBQ Tom Petty Conway Twitty Willy DeVille Chuck Berry Cliff Richard(U.K.) Sam Cooke Chubby Checker Canned Heat Vern Gosdin Dion Gene Simmons Barabra Morrison Jeff Healey(Canada) Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Sha Na Na Joey Welz Professor Longhair Billy Swan Little Milton Patsy Cline Savoy Brown Count Basie & Joe Williams Ernie K. Doe Dwight Twilley The University of Oklahoma Marching Band Ike & Tina Turner Buzz Clifford Graham Blvd.

22. Twist And Shout(Phil Medley & Bert Russell a.k.a. Bert Berns)
Top Notes Isley Brothers Beatles*(U.K.) Genesis[medley](U.K.) Mamas & Papas The Tremeloes The Troggs{medley}(U.K.) Westlife(Irelabd) Tome Jones(U.K.) The Who(U.K.) Celine Dion(Canada) Del Shannon The Majors Mae West The Blockheads(U.K.) Johnny Rivers{medley} Booker T. & M.G.'s The Orchestra(U.K.) The Punkies(Germany) Chaka Demus & Pliers(Jamaica) The Searchers(U.K.) Chuck Barry The Shangri-Las David Linley Alvin & The Chipmunks Jack Nitzsche The Wiggles(Australia) Beverly Knight(U.K.) Dee Dee Sharp Dee Dee Ramone Salt-n-Papa{altered lyrics} The Rivierias[South Bend, In. Rock band] Bruce Springsteen The Iguanas The Astronauts The Kingsmen[Portland Or. Rock band] Buck Owens Al Jarreau The Alley Cats[medley] Da Nuuanu Brothers[medley] Bobby Vee Black Lace Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers[medley](U.K.) Ike & Tina Turner The Gentrys Freddie & The Dreamers(U.K.) Cliff Richard(U.K.) Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band The University of Washington Marching Band Fleetwood Mac Elvin Bishop Paul Revere & the Raiders The Miracles Paul Anka The Five Americans Maurice Williams Jimi Hendrix Delbert McClinton[medley] Lindisfarne[medley](U.K.) Graham Blvd Sugar Beats(U.K.). Kids Dance Express Done Again The Hit Crew
[1]*In 1964 and again in 1986 this song by this artist was a hit.

21. Blue Moon*(Richard Rogers & Lorenz Hart)

Marcels The Ventures Connee Boswell Harpo Marx[Marx Brothers] Bunny Berigan

The Marcels of today performing
in Las Vegas

Elvis Presley Bobby Vinton Mel Torme Sam Cooke The Mavericks The Cowboy Junkies(Canada)[cover medley mix salute to Elvis] Frank Sinatra Jan & Dean Eric Clapton(U.K.) Rod Stewart(U.K.) Bob Dylan Jo Stafford Eddie Cochran & the Original Brothers Vidal Brothers Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers(U.K.) Dizzy Gillespie Sha Na Na Chris Isaak Billie Holiday Conal Fowkes(Zambia/U.K./U.S.) Nat King Cole Cybil Shepherd Julie London Ella Fitzgerald Coleman Hawkins Dean Martin Rosemary Clooney The Overtones(U.K.) Chet Baker Billy Vaughn Cozy Cole Art Tatum Benny Goodman Tony Bennett Santo & Johnny Mud(U.K.) Frank Pourcel(France) The Deltones(Australia) Bert Kaempfert(Germany) The Originals George Shearing The Four Seasons Lionel Hampton Placido Domingo(Spain)[medley] Snowblink(Canada/U.S.) Diane Shaw(U.K.) Brook Benton Billy Eckstein The Sapphires(U.K.) New Edition The Last Drive(Greece) The Supremes Louis Armstrong Fausto Papetti(Italy) Beady Eye(U.K.) The Alley Cats Al Bowlly(U.K.) Love Sunrise Orchestra Herb Alpert Earl Klugh & Bill Frisell

[1]*This song originates from 1934 and is an "American Pop Standard" so in the eyes of many this does not belong in the Rock Standards listing. It is included because of the treatment by the Marcels, The Ventures, Sha Na Na, Jive Bunny, Mud, The Last Drive and others. The song's greatest popularity was in the Rock Era performed by the biggest names in Rock 'n' Roll.

20. Since I Fell For You(Buddy Johnson)
Lenny Welch Tom Jones(U.K.) George Benson B.B. King Glen Campbell Michael Bolton Natalie Cole & Reba McEntire Eartha Kitt Doris Day The Rascals Barbra Streisand Fontella Bass Bonnie Raitt David Cassidy Ronnie Milsap Kenny Rogers Van Morrison Earl Grant Dinah Washington Ramsey Lewis The Sonics Al Jarreau, Bob James & David Sanborn Johnny Mathis Dr. John Roy Hamilton Charlie Rich Quarter Count Basie & Joe Turner Mavis Staples Andy Williams The Harptones Katharine McPhee Nina Simone The Vogues[medley] Kenny Burrell Arthur Prysock Nancy Wilson Floyd Cramer Edyie Gorme Bobby Bland Julie London Captain & Tennille Cannonball Adderley B.J. Thomas Mel Torme The Spaniels Jimmy Smith Ella Fitzgerald Mickey & Sylvia Louis Armstrong & the All Stars The 5th. Dimension Bertie Higgins Woody Herman Aaron Neville Wilbert Harrison The Dells Stanley Turrrentine & The Three Sounds Lee Morgan Buddy Johnson Done Again The Hit Crew Susan Anton Shirley Horn

19. Our Day Will Come(Bob Hillard & Mort Garson)
Ruby & The Romantics Franki Vali & The Four Seasons The Carpenters Jamie Cullum Amy Winehouse(U.K.) Klaus Waldeck(Austria) Billy Fury(U.K.) Cast Of Glee Bobby Caldwell Christina Aguilera Carl Carlton Classics IV The Vibrations Linda Purl Dionne Warwick Pat Boone Bobby Vinton Bobby Darin Dee Dee Sharp Percy Faith Julie London Chris Montez Fontella Bass Cliff Richard(U.K.) Katharine McPhee Brenda Lee We Five Blosson Dearie Patti Page George Chakiris Bobby Rydell The Earls Julie Rogers(U.K.) Betty Everett & Jerry Butler Cher The Supremes Trini Lopez James Brown Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass The Lennon Sisters Jimmy Castor The Lettermen The Undisputed Truth Esther Phillips k.d. Lang(Canada) Mary Wilson Nancy Wilson Willie Bobo Cal Tjader Sonny Stitt & Bennie Green Doris Day Buddy Merrill Lorna Luft Charity Brown(Canada) Tony Joe white Ronald Muldrow The Heptones(Jamaica) Pete Anderson Willem Breuker(Netherlands) Jimmy Ponder The Slackers David Frizzell & Shelly West Peter Ivers Band Isaac Hayes Toni Lamond(Australia) Sharon Tandy(South Africa) The Honeycombs(U.K.) Spiral Starecase Cliff Richard(U.K.) Pam Hall(Jamaica) Ray Conniff Steve Lawrence The Swinging Blue Jeans(U.K.) Edwin Starr Auburn University Marching Band Tom Jones(U.K.) Martin Denny Graham Blvd. Countdown Singers

18. I Walk The Line(Johnny Cash)

Johnny Cash & Pres. Richard Nixon
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Johnny Cash* Elvis Presley Joaquin Phoenix The Damned(U.K.) Dolly Parton The Everly Brothers Bobby Darin The Ventures Rodney Crowell & Johnny Cash Jay P. Morgan Craig Wayne Boyd Laurent Wolf(France) Norah Jones The Dave Clark Five(U.K.) Dean Martin Flatt & Scruggs George Jones Dion Chris Isaak Tome Jones Travis Tritt Waylon Jennings Glen Campbell Hank Williams Jr. Connie Francis Gary "U.S." Bonds Ray Conniff Hoagy Carmichael Roy Orbison Kai Winding(Denmark) Skeeter Davis David Allen Coe Brook Benton Ernest Tubb Bobby Bare Sonny James Neonarnd Nemoy[Mr Spock} Burl Ives Patti Page Al Hirt Hoyt Axton Bill Prusell Hank Locklin Bill Anderson The Highwaymen Johnny Bond Al Caiola Randy Bachman(Canada) Ace Cannon Frank Chacksfield(U.K.) Bob Liman Jody Miller Danny Davis & The Nashville Brass Jimmy Sturr Kitty wells & Roy Drusky The Carter Family Vince Mira Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew The Hit Co.
* To learn more about this song by this artist visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #29 on the list.

17. Blue Suede Shoes(Carl Perkins)

Carl Perkins
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Carl Perkins* Elvis Presley Johnny Rivers Elvis Presley(Cirque du Soleil Remix) Jive Bunny Johnny Cash Pat Boone The Beatles Brian Setzer Helloween(Germany) Jimi Hendrix Motorhead(U.K.) Buddy Holly Eddie Cochran Cliff Richard(U.K.) Little Tony(Italy) Ry Cooder The Toy Dolls Bill Haley & His Comets The Dave Clark Five(U.K.) Mountain Hasil Adkins Mary J. Blige Black Sabbath(U.K.) Albert King Pee Wee King George Jones Lawrence Welk Merle Haggard Conway Twitty All Shook Up Broadway Cast Sweet Little Band(Argentina) Dennis Caplinger The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band(U.K.) Johnny Winter & Edgar Winter[medley] Blue Suede Shoes{Elvis Songs For Kids} Raul Seixas(Brazil)[medley] Johnny Hallyday(France) Sandy Nelson Roy Orbison All The Kings Men[Disco/Dance Medley] Boyd Bennett & His Rockets Beacon Hurriganes(Finland) Bob Dylan Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen Roberto Carlos(Brazil)[medley] Flower Travellin' Band a.k.a. FTB(Japan) Roy Hall Music For Little People Choir Wayne Hancock Bill Perry Freddy Cqannon Delbert Barker and the Gateway All Stars Johnny Mercer Plastic Ono Band Ten Years after[medley] Jerry Lee Lewis Dion Cat Mother & The All Night Newsboys The Residents Million Dollar Quartet[London Cast](U.K.) Johnny Winter Van Morrison & Bob Dylan Lemmy & The Upsetters(U.K.) Klingonz(U.K.) Regine Velasquez(Philippines) Boogie Airlines Aaron Kelly Jerry Kennedy Blacklight Band Daniel O'Donnell[medley](Ireland) Henry Mancini Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia) Love Sunrise Orchestra Dion & Carl Perkins Roy Orbison & Faron Young Morrissey Doug Church**
[1]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress
[2]**South Bend, In. Elvis impersonator who performs worldwide and has a CD with this song. He stands in for all the other ETA's (Elvis Tribute Artists) performing around the world.

16. Save The Last Dance For Me (Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman)
The Drifters Michael Buble(Canada) Dolly Parton Anne Murray(Canada) Tom Jones(U.K.) The Bally Ramblers Daniel O'Donnell(Ireland) Mort Shuman Petula Clark Emmylou Harris Jay & The Americans Ivo Robic(Croatia) Billy Joe Royal Jerry Lee Lewis Harry Hilsson Ron Shaw Mud(U.K.) Forgotten Rebels(Canada) The DeFranco Family(Canada) Bruce Willis Ike & Tina Turner The Spotnicks(Sweden) Buck Owens John Rowles(New Zealand) Foster & Allen(Ireland) Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Bobby Vee Twiggy(U.K.) Ray Charles & The Drifters Aaron Neville Bonnie Tyler Neil Diamond Ben E. King Leonard Cohen(Canada) The Troggs(U.K.) The Beatles(U.K.) Righteous Brothers Dion & the Belmonts Patti LaBelle Paul Anka Harry Connick Jr. Cliff Richard(U.K.) Frankie Yankovic Bobby Vinton The Ventures The Coasters Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood Eddy Arnold Sandy Posey Ray Stevens[medley] Bertie Higgins The Tokens Manhattan Transfer Lynn Anderson Ann Breen(Ireland) The Olympics Maurice Williams Brook Benton The Swinging Blue Jeans(U.K.) Graham Blvd. Done Again

15. Proud Mary(John Fogerty)
Video - Beyonce - Proud Mary
Cast of Glee Credence Clearwater Revivial Tina Turner Elvis Presley Beyonce Solomon Burke George Jones & Johnny Paycheck Neil Sedaka Ed Ames Checkmates Ltd. Status Quo(U.K.) David Bowie(U.K.) Kenny Rogers Tom Jones(U.K.) Acid Drinkers(Poland) Black Box(Italy) The Ventures Jessica Sanchez Lenard Nimoy Conway Twitty Brenda Lee Beatrice Ardisson(France) The Cash Liza Everson The Grateful Dead Henry Mancini Veggie Tales(U.S./U.K.) Jon Bon Jovi Tight Fit(U.K.) Johnny Otis China(Sweden) Ricki-Lee Coulter(Australia) The Osmonds Mahalia Barnes Alex(Faroe Islands/Denmark) Billy Paul Michelle-Brooks Thompson John Fogerty Antony Armstrong Jones Dolly Parton Paul Anka Johnny Hallyday(France) Glen Campbell Henry Mancini Helmut Lotti(Netherlands) Wilson Pickett Destiny's Child The Tremeloes(U.K.) Tommy Roe James Last Floyd Cramer Boots Randolph Bobby Goldsboro Woody Herman Steve Miller Della Reese Enoch Light The Shadows(U.K.) The University of Washington Husky Marching Band Auburn University Marching Band Eddie Floyd The Supremes Ace Cannon Frankie Laine Graham Blvd. The Spiral Starecase Bobby Darin[medley] Done Again

Memphis. has been called the birth place of Rock 'n' Roll.
Sun Records and Stax Records called Memphis home.
It is also where Elvis Presley's Graceland is located.
Photo by Leonard23 at English Wikipedia
This photo is in the Public Domain

14. Memphis(Chuck Berry)
Video - Chuck Berry - Memphis
Chuck Berry Loni Mack Johnny Rivers The Ventures Elvis Presley Toby Keith Status Quo(U.K.) Jerry Lee Lewis The Astronauts Sandy Nelson Buck Owens Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia) Silicon Teens(U.K.) Bobby Vee Del Shannon Tom Jones(U.K.) Mrs. Miller[novelty] Roy Clark Pat Boone The Dave Clark Five(U.K.) The Beatles(U.K.) University of Memphis Tigers Mighty Sound of the South[marching band] Eleanor McEvoy(Ireland) Dave Berry & the Cruisers(U.K.) The Rolling Stones(U.K.) Hank Williams Jr. The Who(U.K.) Paul Anka Conway Twitty Ernest Tubb Count Basie The Animals(U.K.) Faces(U.K.) George Thorogood Rod Stewart(U.K.) Roy Orbison The Hollies(U.K.) Al Green Flatt & Scruggs Jan & Dean Sammy Kershaw The Statler Brothers Bo Diddley Fred Knoblock Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders(U.K.) Gene Summers Izzy Stradlin The Monkees James Taylor Johnny Hallyday(France) Faron Young Waylon Jennings King Curtis Danny Gatton Bill Black Combo Bobby Bare Wanda Jackson Vince Taylor(U.K.) 101 Strings Graham Blvd Hit Crew Masters.

13. Heartbreak Hotel(Durden, Axton, Presley)
Video - Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel

Elvis Presley*** Elvis Presley Cirque Du Soleil Remix Coffin Nails(U.K.) Blues Magoos Guns & Roses The Jesters{Sun Recording artists} Conway Twitty All Shook Up Broadway Cast Rexy(U.K.) Shadow Of Fear David Keith, Charlie Schlatter and Zulu Time Jill Johnson George Jones Willie Nelson & Leon Russell Stan Freberg{parody} Connie Francis Paul McCartney(U.K.) Ben Steel{parody - Elvis Hotel} Billy Joel Lynyrd Shynyrd Alvin & The Chipmunks Lynn Anderson Hugh Jackman(Australia)[mash up with Kiss performed by Nicole Kidman] Jimi Hendrix Tones On Tail Helmut Lotti(Netherlands) Albert King The Soft Boys(U.K.) Rockabye Baby* Happy Baby(Germany)* John Cale, OBE(U.K.) Suzi Quatro The Residents Neil Diamond & Kim Carnes Sha Na Na Billie Jo Spears The Orlons The Cadets Delaney Bramlett Bert Jansch(U.K.) Link Wray James Gang Dean Delannoit(Belgum) Animals(U.K.) Barb Jungr(U.K.) Adam Faith(U.K.) Johnny Hallyday(France) Tanya Tucker The Doug Dillard Band Merle Haggard Music For Little People Choir Chet Atkins Kenny Vance Doug Church** The Chevrons Scooter Lee Tim Curry(U.K.) Love Sunrise Orchestra Jon Bon Jovi, Rod Stewart, Robert Palmer, Steve Winwood & Eikichi Yazawa(Multi-national) Roy Orbison & Faron Young The Replacements Done Again Kiefer Neville Hoyt Axton Frances Day 101 Strings Lawrence Welk Hollyridge Strings Roger Miller Ann Margret Dread Zeppelin Doc Watson Nookie Edwards[member of The Ventures] Wanda Jackson Barbara Blue Carl Perkins Grassmasters Graham Blvd Nathalie Drey(France) Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Elvis Presley[live TV performance] The Hit Crew Narvel Felts & Jerry Mercer Booze Monkey Sam Morrison Band Bert Jansch Micky Modelle(U.K.) Dax Riggs The Doors Morrissey(U.K.)
[1] *Soft lullaby style music for babies
[2]**South Bend, In. Elvis impersonator who performs world wide and has several CD's. One of those with this song. He stands in for all the other ETA's (Elvis Tribute Artists) performing around the world.
[2]*** To learn more about this song visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #3 on the list.

12. Will You Love Me Tomorrow(Gerry Goffin & Carole King)
Video - Leslie Grace - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
Cilla Black(U.K.)   The Shirelles   Leslie Grace     Dave Mason(U.K.) The Bee Gees(U.K.) Linda Ronstadt Neil Diamond Amy Winehouse(U.K.)   The Nylons(Canada)    Debbie Gibson Brenda Lee   Cher   Laura Branigan The Chiffons Dusty Springfield(U.K.) Lykke Li(Sweden) French Kicks Me First & The Gimme Gimmes Frances Black(Ireland) Jennifer Pena Loeeiw Morgan Bryan Ferry(U.K.) Bjorn Again(Sweden) Mike Berry(U.K.) Lesley Gore Ben E. King Carla Thomas Sandy Posey The Four Seasons Smokey Robinson Jody Miller Roberta Flack Morningside Drive Brotherhood Of Man(U.K.) Dianne Reeves Laura Nyro Patti LeBelle & Loretta Devine Joe Walsh Millie Jackson The Afghan Wings Len Berry Ronnie James Dio & The Prophets The Kestrels(U.K.) Jackei DeShannon Francoise Hardy(France) Melanie Michael Stanley Band Dana Valery(Italy) Graham Bonnet(U.K.) Dionne Warwick & The Shirelles Maureen Tucker Bobby Vee Joey Dee & The Starliters   Moe Tucker Bette Midler Twiggy(U.K.) Carole King & James Taylor Cast of Glee Maureen McGovern Tony Orlando Mandy Moore Brook Benton Helen Shapiro(U.K.) Rita Wilson Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Micky Dolenz Jive Bunny Pat Boone Little Eva Bunny Sigler Smokie(U.K.) Dionne Warrwick Cissy Houston Len Barry Willie Nelson & Carole King Lloyd Price Graham Blvd. It's a Cover Up

11.(Ghost) Riders In The Sky/Riders In The Sky/A Cowboy Legend*(Stan Jones)
Video - The Ventures - Ghost Riders In The Sky
Elvis Presley The Ventures Duane Eddy Vaughn Monroe   Bing Crosby   Dixie Chicks   Tom Jones(U.K.)   Chris LeDoux   R.E.M   REO Speedwagon   Frank Sinatra   Lawrence Welk Ramrods Johnny Cash Marty Robbins   Stan Jones Gene Autry The Outlaws Deborah Harrye   The Blues Brothers   New Riders Of The Purple Sage   Bob Dylan     Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters Peggy Lee   Eddy Arnold Norman Luboff Choir Dick Dale & the Deltones Surfaris Brothers Four The Spotnicks(Sweden) The Shadows(U.K.) Frankie Laine Spike Jones and his City Slickers[Novelty] Children Of Bodom(Finland) Kay Starr Die Apokalyptischen Reiter(Germany) Impaled Nazarene(Finland) Burl Ives Peter Tevis Baja Marimba Band Davie Allan & The Arrows Susan Christie Riders In The Sky Buckethead Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson   Christopher Lee Ned Sublette Greg Ryder Dean Martin. Me First And The Gimme Gimmes Concrete Blonde Boston Pops Orchestra The Tubes Roy Clark Kaleidoscop Peter, Paul & Mary[Parody] Los Babys(Mexico) Raphael(Spain) Curtis Lance a.k.a. Dick Jensen & the Uniques Sons Of The Pioneers Bob James Takeshi Terauchi(Japan) Jimmy Wakely 101 Strings Gill Dougherty(France) Roswell Rudd Art Greenhaw Vic Damone Slim Whitman David Rose Dean "Red Elvis" Reed(East Germany/Germany) Scatman Crothers Disneyland After Dark(Denmark) The Fabulaires(Australia) Daniel Amos[Christian rock band] Mikrowelle(Germany) The Trashmen Gotz Alsmann(Germany) Milton Nascimento(Brazil) Scary Bitches(U.K.) Mary McCaslin Roger Williams Jimmie F. Rodgers a.k.a. Jimmie Rodgers Frank Ifield(Australia) Chrome Division(Norway) The All-American Boys Chorus Drop The Line Spiderbait(Australia) Christopher Lee Gorlock Rodney Hayden Lorne Green Scorpions(U.K. - NOT THE GERMAN BAND) Judy Collins Danny Davis & The Nashville Brass
[1]* Despite being a "Country and Western" and "American Pop Standard" song predating Rock 'n' Roll this song makes our list due to the rock treatment The Ventures, Duane Eddy, R.E.M., The Shadows, The Blues Brothers, Buckethead, The Tubes, Gorlock, Elvis Presley and others gave the song

6. Top Ten With In-bedded Videos

10. House Of The Rising Sun*(Traditional Folk with uncertain origins)
In-bedded
The Ventures - House of the Rising Sun

"Tom" Clarence Ashley**     Roy Acuff** The Animals(U.K.)   Frijid Pink     The Ventures        Joan Baez*** The Beatles   Jody Miller Dolly Parton Five Finger Death Punch Woody Guthrie Lead Belly Glenn Yarbrough Frankie Lane Bob Dylan Pete Seeger The Scorpions(Germany)   Bon Jovi   Hank Williams Jr   Ronnie Milsap The Supremes Tracy Chapman Santa Esmeralda(U/S.France) Peter, Paul & Mary Marianne Faithful(U.K.) The Everly Brothers David Allen Coe   The Pleazers(Australia) Lauren O'Connell Jacquie Lee Dave Breen(U.K.) Aaliyah.
Doc & Richard Watson Gregory Isaacs(Jamaica) Leroy Van Dyke Tom Rigney & Flambeau Jimi Hendrix Bobby Cole Waylon Jennings Sharon Isbin John Scofield Heavy Young Heathens Done Again Rage(Germany) Briana Cuoco Tar Babies Rod Taylor(Jamaica) Vintage(Russia) Jerry Lawson & Talk of The Town Hoyt Axton 101 Strings Jerry Garcia Buster Poindexter Henry Mancini Orchestra Shawn Mullins Jerry Reed The Spenser Davis Group(U.K.) Tim Hardin London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Ace Cannon Nokie Edwards[member of the Ventures] Bobby Bare Roy Hamilton Orchestra Odetta Mounrain Tim Harden Pozo Seco Singers Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Graham Blvd. Charlie Byrd Lonnie Donegan(Australia) Xavier Cogat Brisby & Jingles Billy Strange The Weavers The Hit Crew Duane Eddy Conwat Twitty The Platters James Last Bachman-Turner Overdrive a.k.a.BTO(Canada) Donna Fargo London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Toto Herbie Mann Danny Johnson Country Gentlemen Dusty Springfield OBE.(U.K.) Muse(U.K.) Miiam Makeba(South Africa) Josh White Andy Griffith Nina Simone The Chambers Brothers The White Buffalo   Haley Reinhart     Walls Of Jericho
[1]*This is a classic Folk song predating the Rock 'n' Roll era. It makes our list because it saw its greatest popularity during the Rock Era. The Animals, Frijid Pink, The Scorpions, The Ventures, Muse, Bon Jovi, Rage, Five Finger Death Punch and others turn it into a true Rock song.
[2]**These artists recorded this song long before the Rock Era.
[3]***This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress as one of the songs on the album "Joan Baez".

9. Blueberry Hill*(V. Rose, L. Stock & A. Lewis)

In-bedded video of Fats Domino
Fats Domino**/*** Link Wray Glenn Miller Elvis Presley Elton John(U.K.) Brenda Lee
Mud(U.K.) Jerry Lee Lewis Freddy Frender Johnny Hallyday(France) & Chris Isaak Rick Nelson Cliff Richard(U.K.) The Everly Brothers Little Richard Louis Armstrong Skeeter Davis Led Zeppelin(U.K.) Chubby Checker Duane Eddy Loretta Lynn Bill Haley & His Comets Billy "Crash" Caddock Andy Williams Celing Dion & Johnny Hallyday Russ Morgan & his Orchestra Conway Twitty Jan Wobble(U.K.) Carl Mann Bobby Vinton Clifford Brown Bruce Cockburn Gene Autry Kay Kyser John Barry Orchestra(U.K.) Adriano Celentano(Italy) Ellen Mcllwaine Pat Boone The Beach Boys Billy Vaughn Nat King Cole Slim Whitman Scatman Crothers Caterina Valente(Italy) The Rivieras[South Bend, In. Rock band] Dave Clark Five(U.K.) Ray Conniff Mose Allison Dean Flora Vladimir Putin(Prime Minister of Russia) Bert Kaempfert(Germany) Bing Crosby Roger Whittaker(U.K.) Jimmy Dorsey Jimmy Clanton The Walker Brothers The Loved Ones Frank Chacksfield(U.K.) Jimmy Smith Oscar Peterson Hank Crawford Hank Williams Jr. Little Joe & La Familia Jimmy Sturr & Willie Nelson Mose Allison Francis Faye Foster & Allen(Ireland) The Four Aces Billy J. Kramer(U.K.) Yellowman(Jamaica) The Loved Ones(Australia) Buster Brown San Remo Golden Strings(U.S.) Little Willie Littlefield

Fats Domino with Pres. George W. Bush
Photo by White House photographer
Eric Draper

[1]* This song is also listed as an "American Pop Standard" since it was written in 1940 and was recorded by several artist of the period including Glenn Miller. This song makes the Rock Standards because of the treatment it got from Fats Domino and many other Rock artists.
[2]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress
[4]*** To learn more about this song visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #67 on the list.

8. Jailhouse Rock(Leiber & Stoller)

In-bedded video of Cirque Du Soleil Las Vegas performance of Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley in "Viva Elvis".
Elvis Presley** Miranda Lambert Clay Aiken Queen(U.K.) Elvis Presley & Cirque Du Soleil Cast Carl Perkins Nick Carter

M-G-M photo still to promote
the film "Jailhouse Rock".

Tom Jones(U.K.) Edgar Winter & Johnny Winter[medley] Blue Suede Shoes{Elvis Songs For Kids} The Animals(U.K.) Bruce Springsteen The Blues Brothers w Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, James Brown, & Ray Charles Dwayne Johnson a.k.a. The Rock Fleetwood Mac Jerry Lee Lewis Twisted Sister Motley Crue ZZ Top Patti Smith Link Wray Frankie Lymon Marshall Chapman The Cadets a.k.a. The Jacks Merle Haggard Brownsville Station John Mellencamp Rod Stewart Albert King Eilert Pilarm(Sweden) The Residents Dion Michael Bolton & Carl Perkins Judy Nylon Jeff Beck Group Micro Chips(Mexico) Mind Garage Dean Carter Jim Breedlove Conway Twitty James Last[medley] Sandy Nelson Music For Little People Choir Sha Na Na Jerry Kennedy Commander Cody & his Lost Planet Airmen All Shook Up Original Cast Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) All The King's Men[medley] Are You Lonesome Tonight Original London Cast(U.K.) Memphis Boys Billie Swan[medley] Stars On 45(Netherlands) Bugs Bunny & Friends Rockpile(U.K.) Billy "Crash" Craddock Alice Copper Cliff Richard(U.K.) Flash Cadillac The Replacements[bootleg] Done Again Suzi Quatro Scotty Moore Dread Zeppelin David Cassidy[medley] Shawn Camp & Billy Burnette Adriano Celentano(Italy) The Cramps Doug Church*
[1]*South Bend, In. Elvis impersonator who performs worldwide and has a CD with this song. He stands in for all the other ETA's (Elvis Tribute Artists) performing around the world.
[2]** To learn more about this song by this artist visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #9 on the list.

7. I Got A Woman(Ray Charles & Renald Richard)

In-bedded video from the movie "Ray".
I Got A Woman
Ray Charles Elvis Presley Roy Orbison The Beatles(U..K.) Bill Cosby Stevie Wonder Rick Nelson The Honeydrippers(U.K.) Bryan Adams(Canada) Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Jerry Lee Lewis Mickey Gilley The Monkees Bobby Darin Jose Fellclano Bill Wyman & the Rhythm Kings(U.K.) Morrissey(U.K.) Link Wray Tom Jones(U.K.) Fats Domino Robert Plant(U.K.) Fred McDowell George Benson Booker T & the M.G.s Johnny Rivers The Ventures Cliff Richard & the Shadows(U.K.) Johnny & June Carter Cash Maynard Ferguson Herbie Mann The Chambers Brothers Gibson Brothers(France) Lightin' Hopkins Ernie K. Doe The Routers Sammy Davis Jr. Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs Chet Atkins Freddy Fender Bill Bladk's Combo Troy Shondell Johnny Hallyday(France) Martin Solveig(France) Everly Brothers Steve Alaimo Charlie Cracie Anneke van Giersbergen(Netherlands) Al Kooper John Mayer Trio Them(U.K.) Bill Haley & His Comets John P. Hammond Jimmy Smith Anita Kerr Toots & the Maytals(Jamaica) John Scofield Ramblin' Jack Elliott Sonny Terry Paolo Nutini(U.K.) Jimmy McGriff Nokie Edwards(member of The Ventures) The Banshees(Ireland) Bob Luman Carl Perkins Walter Trout Conway Twitty Adam Faith(U.K.) The Belmonts Van Morrison(U.K.) Ike & Tina Turner Commander Cody Blind Snooks Eaglin Tom Brumley & The Light Crust Doughboys feat. Nokie Edwards The Barbarians Jo Stafford[altered lyrics] Done Again The Hit Company Al Kooper

6. Hound Dog(Leiber & Stoller)

In-bedded video of "Hound Dog" by Elvis from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Elvis Presley Big Mama Thornton Clay Aiken All Shook Up Broadway Cast The Ventures Cozy Cole All Stars Little Esther Etta James Billy "Crash" Craddock P.D.Q. Bach Robert Palmer(U.K.) James Taylor Eric Clapton(U.K.) Jerry Lee Lewis John Lennon Pat Boone Gene Vincent Vanilla Fudge Jimi Hendrix Frank Zappa Little Richard Sammy Davis Jr[medley]. Link Wray Mothers Of Invention Betty Everett Everly Brothers Carl Perkins Chubby Checker Jimi Hendrix & Little Richard Status Quo(U.K.) John Entwistle(U.K.) Conway Twitty Junior Wells Joseph Hall The 101

Strings Bryan Adams(Canada) Billy Swan Stray Cats Tiny Tim[medley All The Kings Men[Disco medley] Chuck Jackson Al Caiola Uriah Heep(U.K.) Scatman Crothers The Easybeats(U.K.) Narvel Felts Marty Friedman Dale Hawkins Hoosier Hot Shots Burl Ives Macy Gray Albert King James Last The Residents Scotty Moore The Nighthawks Orion a.k.a. Jimmy Ellis Tom Jones(U.K.) The Ink Spots Rick Saucedo Smokey Joe's Cafe Original Cast The Osmonds[medley] Sha Na Na Peter Tork & the She Suede Blues Ralf Bendix(Germany) Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Charlie Gracie The Spinners[medley] James Burton The Surfaris Van Morisson The Dirty Blues Band Cleve Jackson & his Hound Dogs Angela Ro Ro(Brazil) Tommy Duncan & the Miller Brothers Eddie Hazelwood Zuri West(Switzerland) Billy Star Betsy Gay Freddie Bell & the Bellboys Rufus "Hound Dog " Thomas Jr* Homer & Jethro[two different versions]** Doug Church***
[1]*Rufus Thomas stands in for the numerous answer songs.
[2]**Homer & Jethro stands in for all of the numerous parodies.
[3]***South Bend, In. Elvis impersonator who performs worldwide and has a CD with this song. He stands in for all the other ETA's (Elvis Tribute Artists) performing around the world.

5. Stand By Me(Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller)

Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir performing "Stand By Me" at the wedding of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle. Meghan is now the Duchess of Sussex
Ben E. King*/** Mickey Gilley John Lenon(U.K.) Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir Spyder Turner Garth Brooks The Cause Beatrice Ardisson(France) David & Jimmy Ruffin Earl Grant Maurice White Stephen King & Warren Zevon Prince Royce Cassius Clay a.k.a. Muhammad Ali Little Milton Al Jarreau Frank D'Angelo(Canada) Kenny Lynch(U.K.) Tina Turner The Ventures After The Fire(U.K.) Rockapella Ki Theory Hank Ballard & the Midnighters The Applejacks Arthur Brown(U.K.) Lonnie Mack Jackie Wilson Meat Loaf Ike & Tina Turner Bobby Womack Sonny & Cher Kidz Bop Kids Gene Chandler Big Mountain 82nd. Air Borne All-American Chorus Narvel Felts The Alley Cats Damita Joe The Californian Raisins B.B. KIng Roxanne Tracy Chapman Freddy Weller Sam The Sham & the Pharaohs U2(Ireland) with Bruce Springsteen Johnny Otis Julian Lennon(U.K.) Led Zeppelin[bootleg](U.K.) Jay & The Americans Dino The Ducky Boys The Countdown singers The Fantastic Johnny C The Blue Diamonds(Netherlands) Ry Cooder Wilbert Harrison Al Green Screamin' Jay Hawkins Jimi Hendrix The Hit Crew The Walker Brothers Billy thorpe & the Aztecs Smokey Joe's Cafe Original Cast The Searchers(U.K.) The Scorpions(U.K. not German metal band) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Billy Joe Royal b Barbara Lewis Dave Mason DJ Shah(Germany) Otis Redding Dwight Twilley
[1]*This was a hit in 1961 and again in 1986 by this artist.
[2]**This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress

4. What'd I Say(Ray Charles)

In-bedded video
Elvis Presley - What'd I Say

Ray Charles*/*** Jerry Lee Lewis Elvis Presley The Ventures Garth Brooks The Shirelles Trini Lopez Gene Vincent Sandy Nelson Roy Orbison Freddie King Cliff Richard(U.K.) Eric Clapton(U.K.) Sammy Davis Jr. Nancy Sinatra Bobby Darin The Ronettes Eddie Cochran Johnny Cash Alvin & the Chipmunks Freddie & the Dreamers(U.K.) Herbie Mann Willie Nelson, Wynton Marsalis & Norah Jones Billy Joel, Paul McCartney & The Rock Hall Jam Band Lighting Hopkins Jimmy Smith The Five Americans Etta James Floyd Cramer Rare Earth Lyle Lovett Buddy Rich The
Beat Brothers & Tony Sheridan(U.K.) Charlie Daniels Dick Dale The Paragons King Curis Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Keely Smith The Kingsmen[Portland, Or. Rock band] The Drifters Paul Anka Chet Atkins The Olympics John Lee Hooker The Sadows(U.K.) Only The Lonely - The Roy Orbison Story - Original Cast Ronnie Milsap The University of Washington Husky Marching Band Good Rockin' Tonight! - Original London Cast Dee Clark Teddy Randazzo Howlin' Wolf Carl Perkins The Coasters Freddy Fender The Animals(U.K.) Bill Haley & the Comets The Trashmen Bobby Rydell The Chambers Brothers Rod McKuen Bill Black Combo Joey Welz The Rivieras[South Bend In. Rock band] The Astronauts John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers(U.K.) Barbara Lynn The Chevrons Bunny Sigler Solomon Burke John Scofield Steve Cropper Graham Blvd Hit Crew Masters. Doug Church**

[1]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress
[2]**South Bend, In. Elvis impersonator who performs world wide and has a CD with this song. He stands in for all the other ETA's (Elvis Tribute Artists) performing around the world.
[3] *** To learn more about this song by this artist visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #31 on the list.

3. Kansas City(Leibar & Stoller)

In-bedded viseo of Wilbert Harrison performing "Kansas City" of The Dick Clark Show
Wilbert Harrison Paul McCartney(U.K.) Little Richard Trini Lopez Brenda Lee James Brown The Beatles(U.K.) Peggy Lee Bill Haley & His Comets Jan & Dean Sammy Davis Jr. The Everly Brothers Muddy Waters Alison Krauss & Claude "Fiddler" Williams Fats Domino Jay & The Americans The Ventures Delbert McClinton Tom Jones(U.K.) Sandy Nelson Bobby Vee Johnny Rivers Peggy Lee Joey Dee & The Starliters Fabian Drivin' Dynamics feat. Randy Meisner Freddie & the Dreamers(U.K.) Lee Castle & The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra Hank Ballard & the Midnighters Rocky Olson Sir Douglas Quintet Ronnie Hawkins Big Joe Turner Bob Wills & his Texas Playboys Billy Strange Smokey Joe's Cafe Original Cast Jason Waever Jmmy Sturr Kelly Smith Dion The Applejacks Tony Sheridan & The Beatles Pinetop Perkins Georgia Gibbs Roy Dusky Al Hirt George Jones & Johnny Paycheck The Ink Spots Herman's Hermits(U.K.) Bruce Johnson[medley] Ray Anthony Shirley Ellis Hank Ballard The Fireballs Chubby Checker Roy Clark Clarence "Frogman" Henry The Drifters Memphis Slim Dick Dale & The Del-Tones Steve Lawrence The Bill Black Combo Lou Rawls The Spenser Davis Group(U.K.) Little Richard Trini Lopez Spike Jones Prince[medley-bootleg] Joe Williams Henri Rene Orchestra Clyde McPhatter The Glenn Miller Orchestra Willie Nelson & Susan Tedesdhi Barbara McNzir Marilyn Michaels Pat Boone Jerry Jayne Charles Brown Little Willie Littlefield Wanda Jackson Albert King Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band Ace Cannon Jimmy Sturr & Delbert McClinton Freddie King Jimmy Witherspoon

2. Johnny B. Goode(Chuck Berry)

In-bedded video from "Back to The Futre" of a performance of "Johnny B. Goode" The scene includes a reference to Ghuck Barry
Chuck Barry* Elvis Presley Phish Johnny Winter Jerry Lee Lewis Tom Jones(U.K.) Twisted Sister The Beatles(U.K.) AC/DC(Australia) Johnny Rivers The Who(U.K.) Bon Jovi George Thorogood & the Destroyers John Denver Brian Wilson Cliff Richard(U.K.) Conway Twitty James Gang Aerosmith Adam Ant(U.K.) The Beach Boys The Box Tops Ronnie Milsap Elton John(U.K.) Johnny Otis Jay & The Americans Celine Dion(Canada) Bill Black The Coasters NOFX Dion Judas Priest(U.K.) Buddy Holly B.B,. King Green Day Grateful Dead REO Speedwagon Bobby Darin[medley] Sex Pistols(U.K.) Chubby Checker Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) New Riders Of The Purple Sage Roy Clark Neville Brothers Bill Haley & His Comets Jimi Hendrix Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush(Canada) Lynyrd Skynyrd Julian Lennon Mina(Italy) Dr. Feelgood(U.K.) John Farnham(Australia) Alvin & The Chpmunks Bad Religion Big Tom & The Mainliners(Ireland) Earthlings Andres Calamaro(Argentina) Freddie & The Dreamers Sly & Robbie(Jamaica) Ten Years After(U.K.) Johnny Hallyday(France) Band of Oz The Astronauts The Ventures The Shadows(U.K.) Sandy Nelson Daniel O'Donnell(Ireland) Buck Owens & the Buckaroos The Routers Paul Anka Carl Wilson Doug Church** Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers The Carpenters Jerry Jeff Walker U.S. Air Force Heritage Blue Aces James Burton Micky Dolenz Al Kooper Peter Tosh(Jamaica) Ronnie Hawkins Moby Dick(Serbia) The Tornadoes[Redwood, Ca. Rock band] Roy Buchanan The Rivieras[South Bend, In. Rock band] The Iguanas Willis Jackson The Gettysburg Collage Bullets Marching Band University of Washington Husky Marching Band Eddie Menduza(Sweden) The Cash Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew Done Again
[1]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress as a part of "Murmurs of the Earth" from the copy of the Voyager[1977] Spacecraft audio of Earth.
[2]**South Bend, In. Elvis impersonator who performs worldwide and has a CD with this song. He stands in for all the other ETA's (Elvis Tribute Artists) performing around the world.

1. Louie Louie*(Richard Berry)
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One could argue the best known version by The Kingsmen is one of the worst recordings to make Billboard or Cash Box charts and they could make a strong case In some ways the song is like the dog that is so ugly it is cute and lovable. It was this very poor quality of recording that led to a "four letter word" controversy which helped to propel it's very success. The facts are the lyrics did not have obscenities in it, but this recording did. The song is one of the most influential American songs of all time. It is song #17 on " 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs ". It is also on The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. It is also in The Grammy Hall of Fame.

The Kingsmen[Portland OR. Rock band]**   The Beatles The Ventures Smashing Pumkins      Fat Boys[altered lyrics] Iggy Pop[altered lyrics] Young MC Robert Plant, CBE(U.K.) Turtles Ace Frehley Johnny Winter   Joan Jet & The Blackhearts   The Beach Boys   The Kinks(U.K.)   The Stooges   The Doors   The Byrds   Blondie   John Lennon(U.K.)   R.E.M   Bruce Springsteen.   Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers   Bad Manners(U.K.)   Tina Turner   The Clash(U.K.)
The Queers   Barry White   Rockin' Robin Roberts Richard Barry & the Fharaohs Ottis Redding Motorhead(U.K.) Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids Black Flag The Three Amigos The Sandpipers[Spanish version] Floyd Cramer The Rice University Marching Owl Band The Trashmen Sandy Nelson Wilbeert Harrison The University of Washington Husky Marching Band The Syndicate Of Sound Bobby Fuller Four The Troggs(U.K.) The Mothers of Invention Angels Jan & Dean John Belushi Stanley Clarke & George Duke The Sisters Of Mercy(U.K.) The Wailers[Tacoma, WA. Rock band] Southern Californian Spirit of Troy Marching Band Dave Matthews Band Pete Fountain Thee Headcoats(U.K.) Mojo Nixon Ike & Tina Turner Sounds Orchestral Jack Ely Australian Crawl(Australia) Ottis Day & The Knights Johnny Thunders Todd Snider Lou Reed Patti Smith Travis Wammack The Sonics Ace Cannon The Swamp Rats Tams The Cult(U.K.) Beau Brummels The Last Bad Religion David McCallum(U.K.) Julie London Nick Cave(Australia) The Fall(U.K.) Dave Stewart(U.K.) Frank Zappa Standells Goddo(Canada) The Fugitives Swingin' Medallions Maureen Tucker Surfaris Denz Tek Honey Ltd The Challengers Ian Whitcomb(Uk.) Guru Josh(U.K.) Toots & The Maytals(Jamaica) Paul Shaffer The Shaddows(U.K.) Pow woW(France) Mellowdramtics Feelies Charlie & the Tunas Don & the Goodtimes Little Bill & the Adventurers Steve Plunkett Bonaparte(Germany & Switzerland) Young & Restless Rhythm & Blues Inc.(U.K.) Mongo Santamaria The Rivieras[South Bend, In. Rock band] The Iguanas Paul Revere & the Raiders Lindsey Buckingham The Cramps Sha Na Na Henry Lee Summer The Swingin' Medallions Kenny Vance Teitur(Faroe Islands, Denmark)   Tuck Andress
[1]*This is far from a complete list of artists who have recorded this song. There have been nearly 2,000 recordings many by obscure artists.  The list here are of the better known artists.
[2]**This version by The Kingsmen was controversial and believed by many to have obscene lyrics. Even the then Democrat governor of Indiana became involved. For more about this scroll down to song 17 on the list "100 Most Important and Influential American Songs".

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7. 150+ MORE SONGS IN SEMI-ALPHABETICAL ORDER

(Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I(B Trader) <
Elvis Presley   Hank Snow Bob Dylan Petula Clark(U.K.) Jo Stafford Baillie & The Boys Jim Reeves Eddy Arnold Tommy Edwards Doris Day Mickey Gilley Rodney Crowell Willie Nelson & Hank Snow Bobby Helms Batmobile(Netherlands) Jan Garber Daniel O'Donnell(Ireland) The Robins Bill Haley & His Comets Susan Jacks Johnny Worth Anne Murray(Canada) Sonny James Bobby Vinton Sweet Little Band(Argentina) Steve Goodman Jim Reeves Phil Ochs Wilco The Kentucky Colonels John Doe And The Sadies The Lighthouse Keepers Billy Vaughn Raul Malo Lou Rawls Tasy Licks Big Elvis*
*Big Elvis stands in for all Elvis Tribute Artists who have recorded this song. Big Elvis is a long term lounge act in Las Vegas.

(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman/Natural Man(Carole King, Gerry Goffin & Gerald Wexler) <
Aretha Franklin   Cast Of Glee   Carole King Kelly Clarkson Celine Dion(Canada) Mary J. Blige Gloria Estefan & Carole King Bobby Womack Peggy Lipton Bonnie Tyler Amanda Brown Fred Hughes Rod Stewart(U.K.) Karen Hornsby Lauren Alaina Ray Charles & Aretha Franklin The Supremes Peggy Lee & Felix Leclerc(Canada) Kall Medado(Brazil) George Benson Marcia Hines(U.S./Australia) Giorgia(Italy) Jagoda Kret(Poland) Irene Grandi(Italy) The Anita Kerr Singers   Shirley Scott Hit Crew Samantha Jones(U.K.) Dan Gibson(Canada) Paul Mauriat(France) H-Town Laura Nyro Joy Denalane & The Dresden Soul Symphony(Germany)

A Little Bit Of Soap(Bert Berns a.k.a. Bert Russell) < +
Jarmels Nigel Olsson(U.K.) The Exciters Cliff Foenander & The Fabulous Echoes(Sri Lanka) Paul Davis Showaddywaddy(U.K.) Jimmy Cliff(Jamaica) Garnet Mimms Narvel Felts The Boppers Gene McDaniels Konishi Yasuhara(Japan) Craig(U.K.) Brook Benton Adam Faith(U.K.) Jimmy Justice(U.K.) Yvonne Carroll Ricki Henderson(U.K.)

A Little Less Conversation(Mac Davis & Billy Strange) <
Elvis Presley* Elvis Presley vs. JXL***   The Heavy(U.K.) Cast of Glee All Shook Up Broadway Cast Mac Davis Lee DeWyze The Bosshoss(Germany) Trilogy feat - Rudy MC Chris Daughtry Aundrea Nyle & Sam Butrtery(U.K.) Guitar Shorty Tonic Sol-Fa Jackie Tohn Selton(Brazil) Chancho en piedra(Chili) Gregory Isaacs(Jamaica)   Greg Jaqua** Remix Masters
[1]*In 1968 and again in 2002 this artist had a hit with this song. The second was an extensive remix and a massive Global hit. What makes it all the more interesting is the fact Elvis Presley had been dead for a quarter of a century.
[2]** Greg Jaqua (Detroit Elvis) stands in for all Elvis Tribute Artists who have CD's with this song.
[3] To learn more about this song visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #78 on the list

Act Naturally(Johnny Russell & Voni Morrison) <
Buck Owens The Beatles(U.K.) Buck Owens & Ringo Starr(U.K.) Dusty Springfield(U.K.) Garth Brooks Dwight Yoakam Moe Bandy Leon Russell Bill Black's Combo Johnny Russell Ringo Starr(U.K.) Loretta Lynn Daniel O'Donnell(Ireland) Kitty Wells The Cowsills Charlie Pride Hank Locklin Brian Hyland Mrs Miller[novelty] Dino, Desi & Billy The Empty Hearts Done Again

All Along The Watchtower(B. Dylan) <
Bob Dylan   Jimi Hendrix Experience   Brewer & Shipley Dave Mason(U.K.) Chris de Burgh(Ireland) Francis Cabrel(France) Eric Clapton (U.K.) Brian Ferry(U.K.) Bear McCreary Envy On The Coast The Dream Syndicate Indigo Girls Jeff Healey(Canada) XTC(U.K.) Supertramp(U.K.) Bobby Womack Steve Hackett Band Neil Young U2(Ireland) Richie Havens Dave Matthews Band Van Morrison, OBE(U.K.) The Persuaions Turtle Island Quartet Michael Hedges T.S.O.L. Paul Weller(U.K.) June Tabor(U.K.) Eddie Veeder & The Million Dollar Bashers Phil Lesh & Friends Grateful Dead Taj Mahal Lisa Gerrard(Ausralia) The Hampsters(U.K.) Vitamin String Quartet P.O.S.(altered lyrics/Rap) Temenik Electric(France) Brian Bromberg Funstar De Luxe(Denmark)

Ain't That A Shame(A. Domino & .D Bartholomew) < +

Fats Domino The Four Seasons John Lennon(U.K.) Pat Boone* Cheap Trick Tanya Tucker Pat Torpey Hank Williams Jr. Gary Glitter(U.K.) Paul McCartney(U.K.) Brownsville Station Mud(U.k.) Jerry Jayne Bill Black's Combo Connie Francis Jimmy McGriff & Junior Parker Ike & Tina Turner Little Richard[medley] Screamin' Jay Hawkins Freddy Fender[sung in Spanish] Joe Jackson(U.K.) Animals(U.K.)
*There was/is some controversy over Pat Boone's version. To learn about this visit "Top 100 American Recording Artists" scroll down to artist 10 on the list.
CLICK Top 100 American Recording Artists

Ain't That Peculiar(William "Smokey" Robinson, Marv Tarplin, Ronald White & Pete Moore)
Marvin Gaye Jose Feliciano   New Grass Revival Fanny Diamond Reo Japan(U.K.) Kiss Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Booker T & The MG's John Waite(U.K.) Phil Collins(U.K.) Bettye Swan Michael McDonald Ramsey Lewis Quincy Jones Richard "Groove" Holmes Altered Five Delroy Wilson(Jamaica) Aaron Neville Rufus & Chaka Khan George Clinton Midtown Men Vanilla Fudge Jimi Hendrix Jackson Five Thelma Houston George Benson

Ain't Too Proud To Beg(N. Whitfield & E. Holland Jr.) <
The Temptations Willie Bobo Rolling Stones(U.K.) Rick Astley(U.K.) Phil Collins(U.K.) Ben Harper Count Basie J.J. Jackson T.J. Wilkins California Raisins Mama Lion[featuring Lynn Carey] The J Evans Band R.L. Griffin Slim Smith(Jamaica) Junior Byles(Jamaica) The Knocks Diana Ross & The Supremes with the Temptations Motown{The Musical} Broadway Cast The Re-Bops Bruce Springsteen Don Carlos(Jamaica) Jimmy Riley(Jamaica) The Mystics Ed Calle[medley] Al Campbell(Jamaica) Hall & Oates /w D. Ruffin & E Kendricks[Apollo Medle] Jimmy Barnes(Australia) Sandy Nelson

American Pie(Don McLean) <
Don McLean     Madonna   The King's Singers(U.K.) "Weird Al" Yankovic{Parofy}* The Ventures The Brady Bunch Mott The Hoople[medley](U.K.) Catch 22 Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Tori Amos
*There are a multitude of parodies that range from the lunatic left to the ridiculous right to the down right idiotic. "Weird Al" who is famous for parodies stands in for them all.

Baby, I Need Your Lovin'(Holland, Dozier & Holland) <
Gladys Knight & The Pips Johnny Rivers The Four Tops Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell Gene Pitney Eric Carmen The Heptones(Jamaica) The Drifters Blue Swede(Sweden) Lulu(U.K,. Done Again Paul Carrack(U.K.) Billy May Orchestra The Hit Crew Frankie Valli Michael McDonald The Singing Machine Geri Allen The Fourmost(U.K.) Ruby Turner(Jamaica/U.K.) Joe Stubbs O.C. Smith Human Nature(Australia) The Sujpremes The Temptations Was (not Was) Phoebe Snow WestlifeIreland) La Toya Jackson   H.B. Barnum & his Orchestra

Baby It's You(Burt Bacharach, Mack David & Luther Dixon a.k.a.B Williams ) <
Smith The Beatles The Shirelles The Carpenters     BlackRain(France) Bruce Channel Shakespears Sister(Ireland) Anna Calvi(U.K.) The Bonedrivers Loleatta Holloway Dave Berry(U.K.) Cilla Black(U.K.) Johnny Thunder & Patti Palladin Elvis Costello & Nick Lowe(U.K.) Johnny Gill & Stacy Lattisaw Bobby Rydell Shakin' Stevens(U.K.) Dolly Mixture

Bad Bad Leroy Brown(Jim Croce) <
Jim Croce The Ventures Kim Carnes Frank Sinatra The Max Levine Ensemble Jerry Reed Little Willie Littlefield Diry Blonde Cletic Thunder(Ireland) Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin Roger Clyne & the Peacsmakers Bobby Vinton[medley] Henry Mancini Dean Flora Joan MacKay Vinnie Jones Sylvie Vartan(Bulgaria/France) Celtic Thunder(Ireland) Helmut Lotti(Belgium) Dolly Parton Ferrante & Teicher

Bad Moon Rising*(John Fogerty) <
Credence Clearwater Revival a.k.a. CCR   The Ventures[medley] John Fogerty & Jerry Lee Lewis The Ducky Boys Emmylou Harris Lagwagon The Reels(Australia) Battlefield Band(U.K.) The Blue Aeroplanes(U.K.) Jerry Lee Lewis Hayseed Dixie The Meteors(U.K.) 16 Horsepower Steel Train John Fogerty Grateful Dead Leatherwolf The Seldom Scene Rasputina Bruce Springsteen Juliana Hatfield Nirvana Mourning Ritual Ann Wilson Thea Gilmore(U.K.) Queen Ida Hit Crew The Holmes Brothers Jessica Belanos & Michelle Manfredo   Nathalie Drey(France)
*The very famous mondegreen phrase is often heard "There's a bathroom on the right" instead of hearing the lyrics as "There's a Bad Moon on the rise" is a common occurrence. Even John Fogerty the composer and lead singer on CCR's version has as a solo artist performed the song with the "bathroom" lyric as a tongue in cheek rendition.

Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)(Sonny Bono) <
Cher Nancy Sinatra     Monophonics Lady Gaga Stevie Wonder Vanila Fudge   Nico Vega   David Guetta(France) & Skylar Grey Sarah Ault Melanie Durrant(Canada) Stephanie Lapointe(Canada) Domina Noctis(Italy) Beau Brummels Petula Clark(U.K.) Frank Sinatra Mina(Italy) Betty Chung(China) Spagna(Italy) My Tam(Vietnam) Murder By Death Ania(Poland) The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band(U.K.)    Terry Reid(U.K.) Minako Honda(Japan) Paul Weller(U.K.) Isobel Campbell(U.K.) Dalida(Italy) Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet(Canada) Sheila(France) The Mariachi Brass /w Chet Baker Sirqus Alfron(Sweden) The Raconteurs David Guetta(France) Paul Mauriat(France) Majda Sepe(Slovenia) Gabor Szabo(Hungary) Don Randi Trio Arnold Toutain a.k.a.Arnold T(France) Cherry(Sweden/U.K.) Timi Yuro Gaslight Society Bare[Nancy Sinatra remix] Ania(Po0land) Apprice & Travers

Beat It(Michael Jackson) <
Michael Jackson* Michael Jackson & Fergie[2008 remix]   Weird Al Yankovic{parody} Pia(South Korea)

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Pomplamoose Fall Out Boy Alvin & The Chipmunks Ten Masked Men(U.K.) The Unseen Ymgwie Malmsteen(Sweden) Pierce The Viel Wing(New Zealand) Inactive Messiah(Greece) Raintime(Italy) Easy Star All Stars(Jamaica/U.S,) Vitamin String Quartet Joey DeFrancesco Diana Ross Beatrice Ardisson(France) DJ Remix Factory Richard Cheese Enbound(Sweden) Milton Nascimento(Brazil) Shngha Jung(South Korea) London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Senor Coconut and his Orchestra(Germany) Chris Delanno(Brazil) Andrew Bissell John 5 Stephen Gause Sweet Little Band Scubba /w Lizette BWB Mike Post
*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. The song is one of nine on the album "Thriller" which is in the registry

Best Of My Love(Don Henley, Glenn Frey & J.D. Souther) <
Eagles Brooks & Dunn Tanya Tucker Yvonne Elliman Rod Stewart(U.K.) La Costa John Lees Aswad(U.K.) Backstreet Boys Third World(Jamaica) Sam Levine[lullaby music] J.D. Souther Stephen Gause[lullaby music] Michael Armstrong[lullaby music]

Big Boss Man(Dixon & Smith)<
Grateful Dead Elvis Presley B.B. King Jimmy Reed The Pretty Things(U.K.) Bill Cosby Bobbie Gentry Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers The Kentucky Headhunters The Animals(U.K.) Charlie Rich The Steve Miller Band Jerry Lee Lewis Holmes Brothers Junior Reid(Jamaica) Anders Osborne Frank Frost John Hammond Johnny Winter Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie Vaughn Koko Taylor The Fantastic Shakers Conway Twitty The Astronauts Sweet Home Chicago Nancy Sinatra Doug Church*
*South Bend, In. Elvis impersonator who performs worldwide and has a CD with this song. He stands in for all the other ETA's (Elvis Tribute Artists) performing around the world.

Big Girls Don't Cry(Bob Crew & Bob Gaudio) <

The Four Seasons Tight Fit(U.K.) John Lloyd Young & Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys* IQ Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Hit Crew Jokers Wild(U.K.) The Weather Girls a.k.a. Two Tons O' Fun The Moldy Peaches The Four Seasons(Mike Curb Dance Re-mix) Lily Elise Edison Lighthouse(U.K.) The Red Squares(U.K.)

*John Lloyd Young and the Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys stands in for all the casts performing and recording around the worlg.

Burning Love(Dennis Linde) <

Elvis Presley     Elvis Presley(Cirque du Soleil Remix) Elvis Presley & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Mothers Finest Wyonna Judd The 69 Eyes(Finland) Melissa Etheridge The Residents The Mistle-Tones Travis Tritt Dennis Linde Arthir Alexander Batmobile(Netherlands) All Shook Up (Broadway Cast) Midas Whale Orion a.k.a. Jimmy Ellis Dennis Caplinger The Cash The Awesome Machine(Sweden) Frenzy(U.K.) Wind Wraith Eric Sardinas Bruce Springsteen Dwight Twilley Memphis Boys Big Elvis*
*Big Elvis stands in for all Elvis Tribute Artists who have recorded this song. Big Elvis is a long term lounge act in Las Vegas

Blue Bayou(Roy Orbison & Joe Melson) <
Roy Orbison Linda Rondstadt Rodeo Ed Bruce The Idea Of North(Australia) Nana Mouskouri(Greece) Andrea Corr(Ireland) Bibi Gaytan(Mexico) Paola del Medico(Sweden) Chris de Burgh(Ireland/U.K.) Mireille Mathieu(France) Norah Jones & Matt Ward Martina McBride Swiss(New Zeland) Mavericks Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) Lynn Anderson Linda Feller(Germany) Danny Davis & The Nashville Brass The Cox Family David Hasselhoff Living Strings Rebecca Storm(U.K.) Paul Mauriat(France) Texas Lightning(Germany) Raul Malo

California Girls (Brian Wilson & Mike Love) <
   The Beach Boys David Lee Roth   Alvin & The Chipmunks The Hollyridge Strings Dean Nancy Sinatra Brian Wilson Broadway Kids[medley] Fred Mollin & The Blue Sea Band

California Sun (Henry Glover & Morris Levy) <
The Rivieras[South Bend, In. Rock band] Bobby Fuller The Saw Doctors(Ireland) Brian Wilson The Replacements Dick Dale Los Straitjackets Frankie Avalon Gyliene Tider(Sweden) Annette Funicello The Crickets Dictators Ramones Tommy James & The Shondells The Porkers(Australia) The Ventures The Vindictives The Iguanas Joe Jones Shinobu Per Gessle(Sweden) Digging Up Virgins The Offspring Palma Violets(U.K.) Willis Jackson Eddie Meduzza(Sweden) Tim Armstrong Arthur Lyman Wasa Express(Sweden) Blue Sea Band Tim Timebomb & Friends

Car Wash(Norman Whitfield) <
Rose Royce Andy Caine & the Easy Virtue Orchestra Christina Aguilera & Missy Elliott Dancing Queen Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.)   Mini Pop KIds(Canada) Veggie Tales(U.S./U.K.) Henry Mancini Sugar Beats(U.K.) Caol Jiani(Nigeria/U.K.)

Come Go With Me(Clarence Quick) <
Del-Vikings/Dell Vikings The Beach Boys Dion Danny Sanderson(Isreal) The Coral(U.K.) The Fleetwoods Kenny Loggins The Firebirds(U.K.) Don Lang & His Frantic Five(U.K.) Len Barry Sha Na Na The Orlons The Re-Bops The Boppers(Sweden) Bobby Vee The Chants(U.K.) The Chevrons The Federals Sunny Gale Cliff Richard(U.K.) Sugar & Spice Lalo Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers[medley] The Alley Cats

Cathy's Clown(Don & Phil Everly) <
The Chapin Sisters The Everly Brothers*   Reba Mcintire Jimmy London(Jamiaca) The Blue Diamonds(Netherlands/Indonesia) Dee Dee Ramone The Tokens Neil & Dara Sedaka The Inbreds(Canada) The Shadows(U.K.) Barb Jungr(U.K.) The Continentals The Fenders(Brazil) Tarney-Spencer Band(Australia)
*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress

Celebration(Kool & The Gang) <
Kylie Minoque(Australia) Kool & The Gang Dragon(Australia)   Tom Jones(U.K.) The Hit Crew Kids Dance Express   Done Again

Come And Get Your Love(Lolly Vegas) <
Redbone* Real McCoy(Germany) Boys Town Band The Temprees Carol Jiani(Nigeria/U.K.) John Coinman Hit Crew Masters SBI Karaoke Superstars
*Their version was the original 1974 hit and was used in the 2014 film "Guardians of the Galaxy".Galaxy".

Crimson and Clover(Tommy James & Peter Lucia Jr.) <
Tommy James & the Shondells   Prince Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Cher Aguaturbia(Ghile) Broken Bells Dolly Parton The Uniques(Jamaica) Spanish Fly James Last[medley] Evil Stig Deadsy Lloyd Charmers(Jamaica)

Cry Baby(Bert Berns & Jerry Ragovoy) <
Garnet Mimms Melissa Etheridge & Jess Stone[medley] Janis Joplin Jacquie Lee Melanie Masson(U.K.) Allison Iraheta Don Bryant Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings(U.K.)

Cry Like A Baby(Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham) <
The Box Tops Kim Carnes Hacienda Brothers Lulu(U.K.) Betty Wright Cher Arthuer Alexander The Ventures Petula Clark(U.K.)

Cupid(Sam Cooke) <
Sam Cooke Spinners Tony Orlando & Dawn Grand Archives Graham Parker(U.K.) The Supremes Otis Redding Chris Walla Johnny Rivers Amy Winehouse(U.K.) Colin Meloy Melanie Fiona(Canada) Bob Dylan & George Harrison(U.K.) Boyz II Men The Slackers Sam & Dave

Daddy's Home(James Sheppard & William Miller) <
Shep & The Limelights Cliff Richard(U.K.) Jermaine Jackson The Earls Gene Chandler Da Nuuanu Brothers Chuck Jackson & Maxine Brown Bitty McLean(U.K.) The Heptones(Jamaica) Dobby Dobson(Jamaica) The Wynners(China) Spanish Fly Color Me Badd Junior English(Jamaica) Toots & The Maytals(Jamaica) The Carpenters Process & The Doo Rags Dee Dee Sharp The Four Winds Pat Kelly(Jamaica) The Uptown Express[New York City band] Dennis Marcellino Bobby Seals

Daydream Believer(John Stewart) <
John Stewart The Monkees* Anne Murray(Canada) The Cast Of Glee Susan Boyle(U.K.) Alvin & The Chipmunks Anne Murray & Nelly Furtado(Canada) Shonen Knife(Japan) The Four Tops Atomic Kitten(U.K.) Mary Beth Maziarz The Lead(Multi-national) Carnabeats(Japan) Boyzone(Ireland) Lord Sitar(U.K.) The Residents Davy Jones Paul Westerberg Shonen Knife(Japan) Daniel O'Donnell(Ireland) Olivia Newton-John Violent Femmes Lobo Nanci Griffith Frank D'Angelo(Canada) Santo & Johnny   Classics IV Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers(U.K.) Hit Crew Priscilla Ahn Robson & Jerome(U.K.) Olsen Brothers(Denmark) Charlie Green(U.K.) Kevin Rowland(U.K.) Burton Cummings(Canada) Rockabye Baby U2(Ireland) Mary Beth Maziarz Arjen Anthony Lucassen(Netherlands)
^In 1967 and again in 1986 this song was a hit by this artist.

Dirty Water(Ed Cobb) <
The Standells The Inmates Singapore Sling(Iceland) Brondon Arroyo Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers Dropkick Murphys Apollos Freedom

Don't(Leiber & Stoller) <
Elvis Presley Sandy Posey Johnny Mann Singers Link Wray   Bernadette Peters Ronnie McDowell Don McLean Lisa Nicole Carson Scotty Moore Cliff Richard(U.K.) P.J. Proby Vonda Shepard Mina(Italy) Hep Stars(Sweden) Bill Medley Smokey Joe's Cafe Original Cast Graham Bonnet(U.K.) Ebony Keyes a.k.a. Lee Vanderbilt(Trinidad) The Residents The Persuasions Kelly Johnny Devlin(New Zealand) David Gilmour[member of Pink Floyd](U.K.) Peter Hofmann(Germany) Reid Jamieson(Canada) Don Rondo Doug Church*
*South Bend, In. Elvis impersonator who performs worldwide and has a CD with this song. He stands in for all the other ETA's (Elvis Tribute Artists) performing around the world.

Don't Stop Believing(Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry & Neal Schon) <
Journey Cast Of Glee   Northern Kings(Finland) Jumprockers(Hungary) Alvin & The Chipmunks Steel Panther Number One Gun Dallas String Quartet Big Brother Cast 2010 Martina McBride Terry McDermott(U.K./U.S.) Eric Dover Only Boys Aloud(U.K.) Flight 409 ZK(Australia) Petra Haden Jive Bunny & the Masrtermixers(U.K.) Northern Allstars(U.K.)

Do Wah Diddy Diddy(Jeff Barry & Ellie Greenwich) <
Neil Diamond Manfred Mann(U.K.) The Exciters Sheila(France) Kramer Fun Factory(Germany) Jan & Dean Andrew Gold Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich(U.K.) Reparata & The Delrons A La Carte(Germany) The Fools 2 Live Crew {altered Lyrics} Dolly Dots(Netherlands) DJ Otzi The Moffatts(Canada) James Last The Hounds   Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Riders In The Sky Herbie Mann Herman's Hermits(U.K.) Black Lace(U.K.) Silicon Teens(U.K.) The Raindrops The Jelly Beans Ronald McDonald The Rattles(Germany) Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers(U.K.) Baby Talk Tight Fit(U.K.) Hit Crew Blue Melons(U.K.) Party Animals(Netherlands) The Soca Boys(Netherlands)

December 1963 (Oh! What A Night) (Bob Gaudio & Judy Parker) <
The Four Seasons*   The Four Seasons(Ben Liebrand - Remix - Netherlands) John Barrowman(U.K.) Mr. Vegas(Jamaica) Wycliff Jean{Hip-Hop version) Claude Francois(France) Fatback Band Vitamin C Change(Italy/U.S.) Jersey Boys(Broadway Cast) Clock(U.K.) Larry Woods Irwin the Disco Duck The Hit Crew Kid Creole & the Coconuts
*In 1976 and again in 1993 this group had a hit with this song.

Do You Wanna Dance/Do You Want To Dance(Bobby Freeman) <
Del Shannon Bette Midler Bobby Freeman Bobby Fuller Rivieras[South Bend In. Rock band] Johnny Rivers Cliff Richard & The Shadows(U.K.) The Beach Boys T-Rex The Four Seasons Rachael MacFarlane Andreas Johnson(Sweden) The Queers Peter Andre(U.K.) The Jazz Butcher Petty Bo Silicon Teens(U.K.)oka(Japan) Wax Attaque 77(Argentina) The Ramones Ray Stevens John Lennon(U.K.) Jan & Dean Dave Edmunds(U.K.) Sleepy Sleepers(Finland) Hurriganes(Finland) We Five Sandy Nelson   Puhdys(East Germany/Germany) Tim Timebomb & Friends Bobby Vee Drivin Dynamics feat. Randy Meisner   Svenne & Lotta(Sweden)   Lindisfarne[medley](U.K.)

Don't Worry Baby(Brian Wilson & Roger Christian) <
The Beach Boys Lorrie Morgan & The Beach Boys Billy Joel Ronnie Spector B.J. Thomas The Everly Brothers Keith Moon(U.K.) Rivers Cuomo Zed(New Zealland) The Tokens Wilson Phillips The Bay City Rollers(U.K.) Susan Cowsill Hollyridge Strings P J Proby Brian Wilson The Wynners(China) Bryan Ferry(U.K.) The Real You The Beach Boys & The Everly Brothers 101 Strings Fun and Games

Everyday People(Sly Stone) <
Sly & the Family Stone* Joan Jett & the Blackhearts The Manhattans Arrested Development Aretha Franklin William Bell Medeski, Martin & Wood Maroon 5 Pearl Jam Peggy Lee The Supremes & The Four Tops The Forest Rangers The Winstons Dolly Parton The Staple Singers Taj Mahal Nicole C. Mullen The Four Freshman Ike & Tina Turner Done Again Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd St, Rhythm Band The Hit Co. Graham Blvd.
*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. It is on the album "Stand" which is in the National Recording Registry.

Footloose(Kenny Loggins & Dean Pitchford) <
Kenny Loggins Blake Shelton Cast of Glee Westlife(Ireland) DJ Remix Factory "Weird Al" Yankovic Alvin and the Chimunks Girls Aloud(U.K.) Kidz Bop Kids The Countdown Singers PureNRG Mike Post Broadway Cast Hit Crew USC Social Vocals[medley] Rockapella Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers(U.K.) The Film Score Orchestra Oklahoma Sky Glasstown

Fly Like An Eagle(Steve Miller) <
Steve Miller Band Seal(U.K.) Les Paul with Steve Miller Neville Brothers Yolanda Adams Ed Hamilton Taivis Biggs Marcus Johnson Laura Love Adam Nitti The Baker Brothers The Countdown Singers American Film Orchestra Sugar Black(Jamaica) Louie Shelton Nektar Throat Culture Deep Dish Return 2 Zero Trini Lopez Habit(U.K.?) Riki Michele

Free Bird(Allen Collins & Ronnie Van Zant) <
Lynyrd Skynyrd Will To Power[medley] Molly Hatchet Phish The Bronx Casket Co. Wynonna Judd Disarray Lissie Juliet Simms Blues Traveler Ed Alleyne-Johnson Arnold McCuller Done Again Hit Crew Dread Zeppelin* California Guitar Trio Arnold Culler Charlie Daniels Hayseed Dixie
*Tribute artist band whose tributes were primary of Elvis Presley and Led Zeppelin. The band's appeal has risen above their tribute performances.

Gee Whiz <
Carla Thomas Bernadette Peters The Orlons The Crystals Valentina Estrada The Emotions Fontella Bass Heartaches The Innocents a.k.a. Kathy Young & the Innocents Bob & Earl Bobby Day

Get Together/Lets Get Together(Chet Powers a.k.a. Dino Valenti) <
Chet Powers The Kingston Trio The Youngbloods H.P. Lovecraft We Five Wilson Phillips Big Mountain Lizz Wright Wynonna Judd The Association The Carpenters David Crosby Jefferson Airplane Ray Stevens Chad Mitchell Trio Hamilton Camp(Anglo - American) Louis Armstrong Anne Murray(Canada) Ann Wilson The Wonder Stuff(U.K.) David & The Giants Indigo Girls Randy Stonehill Andy Williams Deana Carter Kate Wolf Kim Richey Natalie Holmes(U.K.) The Cryan' Shames The Dave Clark Five(U.K.) Judy Collins The Staple Singers Jesse Collin Young Bobby Womack The Forester Sisters The Stone Poneys & Linda Rondstadt .

Good Golly Miss Molly(John Marascalco & Robert "Bumps" Blackwell) <
Little Richard Bruce Springsteen{medley} Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels{medley} Credence Clearwater Revival{altered lyrics} The Sonics Jerry Lee Lewis The Crests Screaming Lord Sutch & The Savages(U.K.) Meat Puppets John Goodman The Swinging Blue Jeans(U.K.) Backbeat Band{from all-star band in Backbeat soundtrack} Jerry Lee Lewis & John Fogerty Evy(Italy) Jagged Edge(U.K.) The Everly Brothers The Jim Jones Revue(U.K.) The Valiants Status Quo(U.K.) Freddy Scott and the Condors(Netherlands) Edgar Winter & Johnny Winter[medley] Cliff Richard The Astronauts   Puhdys(East Germany/Germany)   Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia) Black Lace Los Teen Tops(Mexico) Done Again Alejandra Guzman(Mexico) Orion & Jerry Lee Lewis The Kinks(U.K.) John Fogerty Gene Vincent Fats Domino & Little Richard Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers(U.K.) Johnny Hallyday(France) Solomon Burke Stray Cats Slade(U.K.) Ronnie Hawkins Dwight Twilley Hugo Strasser(Germany)

Good Lovin' (R. Clark & A. Resnick) <
Young Rascals/Rascals Tommy James & The Shondells The Who(U.K.) Herbie Mann The Tremeloes(U.K.) The Kingsmen[Rock band] Lemme B. Good Dennis Brown(Jamaica) The Grateful Dead Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band The Olympics The Enchanters Gilberto Sextet Bruce Willis The Clovers Los Lobos[medley] Robert Randolph & The Family Band Eddie Money The Ventures Sandy Nelson   U.S. Air Force Heritage Blue Aces

Got To Give It Up(Marvin Gaye) <
Marvin Gaye Urban Knights feat. Ramsey Lewis   David Sanborn Pharaoh Sanders Aaliyah The Dirtbombs Done Again Kim Waters Andre Ward Jimmy 100% Sterling Love Tractor James Taylor Quartet Graham Blvd. Robin Thicke & T.I Pharrell[Blurred Lines}*
[1]*In a court case the song "Blurred Lines" was ruled in essence a knock off of "Got To Give It Up". Thus it's addition to this song.

Groovin'(Felix Cavaliere & Eddie Brigatti) <
The Young Rascals a.k.a. Rascals Sandy Nelson War Gladys Knight & The Pips Paul Carrack(U.K.) Lisa Stansfield(U.K.) Carl Carlton Booker T & the MG's George Benson Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band feat. Felix Cavaliere Marvin Gaye The Ventures Arthea Franklin Marcia Griffiths(Jamaica) Jimmy Smith Petula Clark(U.K.) The Tams The Aston Grey Project Pato Banton(U.K.) BWB Diane Marino Manhattan Transfer

Guitar Man(Jerry Reed) <
Elvis Presley* Jerry Reed Jesus And Mary Chain(U.K.) Elvis Presley(81 Remix) Doug Church** Junior Brown Al Casey Bob Luman
*In 1967 and again in 1981 this song was a hit for this artist
**South Bend, In. Elvis impersonator who performs worldwide and has a CD with this song. He stands in for all the other ETA's (Elvis Tribute Artists) performing around the world.

Handy Man(Jimmy Jones) <
Jimmy Jones Del Shannon James Taylor Conway Twitty The Sparks Of Rhythm Frank Chacksfield(U.K.) Don Campbell Done Again Andy Taylor(U.K.) Otis Blackwell Frank Black Marlena Shaw Gregory Abbott(Antigua/U.S.) The Countdown Singers Albert Au(China) HarperWeeks a.k.a.Perry Weeks

Hanky Panky(J Barry & E. Greenwich) <
Tommy James & the Shondells The Ventures Summits Raindrops Bob Rivers[parody] Neil Diamond Kids Dance Express Tommy Roe Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs The Cramps The Halibuts The 5.6.7.8's(Japan) The Sonics Tony Roman(Canada) The Rivieras[South Bend, In. Rock band] Sandy Nelson Joan Jett Done Again Jim Reeves Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon

Happy Together(Gary Bonner & Alan Gordon) <
The Turtles     The Nylons(Canada)   Filter Hugo Montenegro David Cook Brooke White The Ventures T.G. Sheppard Weezer Petula Clark(U.K.) Tahiti 80(France) Jason Donovan Simple Plan Tally Hall Vikki Carr Angus Stone(Australia) Captain & Tennille{Disco} Flobots{altered lyrics} Misty Miller(U.K.)   Beyond Pink(Sweden) Runaway Orchestra(U.K.) Mel Torme     The Lettermen Beatrice Ardisson(France) Kidz Bop Kids Maya & Miguel Donny Osmond   101 Strings Leningrad Cowboys(Finland) & The Red Army Choir(Russia) SPIN The Dolllyrots Johnny Panic(U.K.) Ray Conniff Frank Zappa Percy Faith Frank Alamo(France) B.E. Taylor Steve Lawrence Done Again Flo & Eddie Barbie Hit Crew The Piano Guys The Vogues Sugar Minott(Jamaica) Susan Wong(Australia) Jan & Dean Graham Blvd. Tony Orlando & Dawn[medley] Tom Mountain

Hard Headed Woman(Claude Demetrius) <
Elvis Presley Wanda Jackson Meatloaf Judy Layne & the Rumblers Queen Ida Done Again Suzi Quatro Lee Rocker Commander Cody & his Lost Planet Airmen Link Wray The Fireballs Dwight Twilley Conan O'Brien

Hard Luck Woman <
Kiss Garth Brooks The Hold Steady Maki Nomiya(Japan) Rosenfeld(Japan) Pretty Maids(Denmark) Done Again Sweet Little Band(Argentina) Graham Blvd.

Harlem Shuffle(Bob Relf & Earl Nelson) <
Bob & Earl The Rolling Stones(U.K.) Chuck & Joe Edgar Winter & Johnny Winter Booker T & The MG's Graham Blvd. The Action(U.K.) Rockin' Sidney The Boogie Kings The 5,6,7,8's(Japan) Sweet Little Band(Argentina) The Foundations Muddy Waters The Righteous Brothers John Fred & his Playboy Band Bob Kuban & The In-Men Bill Deal & the Rondells

Having A Party(Sam Cooke) <
Sam Cooke Rod Stewart(U.K.) Pointer Sisters Done Again Cornell Campbell(Jamaica) Solomon Burke Al Wilson The Ovations The Hit Crew Graham Blvd The Supremes King Curtis Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge The Jaggerz.

Hawaii Five-O(Mort Stevens) <
The Ventures Brian Setzer Orchestra (In mix medley "That's What I Like") Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers(U.K.) Don Ho Sammy Davis Jr.(Composer of the song, Morton Stevens, was Sammy's band leader) 101 Strings Paramount Orchestra Henry Mancini Brian Tyler Arthur Lyman The Surf Dawgs Nookie Edwards Dominik Hauser(Switzerland) Musosis Rick Gale & The Surf Riders Hit Crew
Note - There are several dozen lesser known recording artists, cover band & orchestras which have recorded this song usually in the style of the Ventures hit version.
For more on The Ventures Click
1. Top 100 American Instrumentals
2. 100 Most Important American Songs  Scroll down to song #6 and also check Artist Index at the end of the blog.
3. Top 100 Labor Day and American Workers Songs  see song 32

He/She Don't Love You a.ka. He/She Will Break Your Heart(Jerry Butler, Curtis Mayfield & Calvin Carter) <
Jerry Butler Tony Orlando The Righteous Brothers Freddie Scott Dolly Parton Ray Conniff B.J. Thomas Jim Croce[medley] Billy Scott Roy Kenner & the Royals(Canada) Johnny Rivers Sir Douglas Quintet John Barry(U.K.) Bobby Vee Ben E. King Ted Hawkins The Merseybeats(U.K.) Jimmy Griffin The Walker Brothers David Allan Coe Delbert McClinton Johnny Paycheck Greg Kihn Gallery Lloyd Price Buzz Clifford The Fugitives Johnny Williams Laura Lee Lulu(U.K.)

Heartaches(Al Hoffman & John Klenner) <
The Boppers(Sweden) The Marcels Harry James Ted Weems Allan Sherman[parody] Chet Atkins Kenny Ball(U.K.) Patsy Cline The Migil Five(U.K.) Vince Hill(U.K.) The
String-A-Longs Mrs Mills(U.K.) Pat Boone Vicki Carr Connie Francis Ruby & The Romantics Billy Vaughn Ames Brothers Enoch Light Tiny Hill & His Hill Toppers Sonny James Frankie Laine Clyde McPhatter Stu Phillips Dukes Of Dixieland Somethin' Smith & The Redheads Al Bowlly(U.K.) Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians(Canada) Ray Conniff & Billy Butterfield Dexter Gordon Bert Lown Harminicats The Four Aces The Bachelors(Ireland) Bobby Ledesma(Philippines) Jimmy Dorsey

Heatwave/(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave(Holland, Doozier & Holland) <
Martha & The Vandellas Linda Ronstadt Phil Collins(U.K.) Lou Christie Thia Megia The Who(U.K.) Delilah(U.K.) Joan Osborne Bruce Springsteen Cilla Black(U.K.) The Funk Brothers Lynda Carter Al Jareau   Darlene Love & Martha Reeves   Human Nature(Australia) U.S. Air Force Heritage Blue Aces Dove(U.K.) The Jam(U.K.) The Supremes The Hit Crew Lulu(U.K.) The Nighthawks(Washington D.C. area band) Graham Blvd. Kathi McDonald Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) The Cryan' Shames Ted Taylor H.B. Barnum & his Orchestra

Hey Baby(Margaret Cobb & Bruce Channel) <
Bruce Channel Anne Murray(Canada) DJ Otzi(Austria) Paul & Paula Marvelettes Micky Modelle(U.K.) Juice Newton Conway Twitty Alabama Ringo Starr Bobby G. Rice Del Shannon Johnny Hallyday(France) Done Again Bellamy Brothers(U.S.) & DJ Otzi(Austria) Western Kentucky University Big Red Marching Band Amton(U.K.) & DJ Otzi(Austria) Buckwheat Zydeco Graham Blvd. Jose Feliciano Boston Collage Screaming Eagles Marching Band The Embers Auburn University Marching Band The Speedos The Drifters Lucky Blondo(France) Jerry Lee Lewis Lollipop

Home Sweet Home(Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil, & Tommy Lee) <
Motley Crue Carrie Underwood Justin Moore w/ Vince Neil 30 Foot Fall Limp Bizkit Radio Cult Rob Corddry Tommy Lee

Hurt (Crane & Jacobs) <
Elvis Presley Timi Yuro The Manhattans Little Anthony & the Imperials Roy Hamilton Carly Simon Bobby Vinton Juice Newton Francesco De Gregori(Italy) FaustoLeali(Italy) Ricky Denell

Hurt So Bad(Teddy Randazzo, Bobby Weinstein & Bobby Hart)) <
Little Anthony & The Imperials The Lettermen Linda Ronstadt Alicia Keys El Chicano Ramsey Lewis Nancy Wilson Jackie De Shannon Richard Holmes David Cassidy Dionne Warwick Philly Devotions Willie Bobo(Pueto Rico\U.S.) Mantovanti Baby Washington The Skyliners Grant Green Graham Blvd. Nancy Holloway The Delfonics The Hit Crew Bergen White Teddy Randazzo

I Can't Help Myself(Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)(Holland, Dozier & Holland) <
Four Tops Bonnie Pointer The Supremes Teen Queens(Australia) Billy Hill Donnie Elbert Taj Mahal   Human Nature(Australia)   La Toya Jackson The Mystics(China) The Singing Machine Bobby Vee[medley] The Temptations The Funk Brothers Jimi Hendrix Dolly Parton Irma Thomas Martha Reeves Melba Moore Johnny Rivers Johnny Otis Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) NRBQ Jessica Mauboy Motor City All-Stars Randy Klein The Hit Crew Graham Blvd.

I Got You Babe(Sonny Bono) <
Sonny & Cher UB40(U.K.) Beavis & Butt-Head with Cher Manfred Mann(U.K.) Tiny Tim Merrill Bainbridge & Shaggy Etta James Graham Blvd. Terry Fator(Las Vegas comedy & puppet act) R.E.M. Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Nino Tempo & April Stevens James Last T.G. Sheppard & Kelly Lang Joey Ramone & Holly Beth Vincent The Beach Boys[parody medley] Cherie Currie The Hit Crew Brown & Sugar Done Again

I Got You (I Feel Good)(James Brown) <
James Brown James Brown vs. Paul Dakeyne a.k.a. Tinman(U.K.) Quincy Jones Celine Dion[medley](Canada) Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels KC & the Sunshine Band Andrew Srong        Pomplamoose Joshua Redmond Dave Koz & Friends Marvin Gaye & James Brown James Brown & Robert Palmer(U.K.) Joe Tex & James Brown James Brown, Herbie Hancock & Quincy Jones Maceo Parker with Kim Mazelle Sambo(Brazil) The Reaction(U.K.) Billy Preston The Walker Brothers Quincy Jones The Sing Off Contestants[medley] The Cash California Raisins Manu Dibango(Cameroon) Mongo Santamaria James Chance & The Contortions Vilma Valera(Philippines) The Shirelles The Party Hit Kings Bobby McFerrin The Jam(U.K.) Preston Reed Eddie Money Jimi Hendrix Three Penny Ride The Hit Crew

I Hear You Knocking <
Smiley Lewis Fats Domino Gale Storm Jerry Lee Lewis Dave Edmunds(U.K.) Showaddywaddy(U.K.) Screamin' Jay Hawkins Bryan Adams(Canada) Wynonna Judd Bruce Springsteen Pee Wee King Billy Swan Roy Buchanan Fair Weather(U.K.) Kingfish Thunder(U.K.) Shakin' Stevens(U.K.) Status Quo(U.K.) Andy Fairweather Low(U.K.) Alvin Lee(U.K.) Jill Day(U.K.) Chris Bailey(Australia) Graig McLachlan(Australia) Strypes(Ireland) Joe Turner Mac Wiseman Rockin Dopsie Clifton Chenier Connie Francis Gary Glitter(U.K.) Sugar Beats(U.K.) Freddy Fender

I Like It Like That(C. Kenner & Allen Toussaint) <
Chris Kenner Dave Clark Five(U.K.)   The Ventures Loggins & Messina The Nashville Teens Brinsley & Schwarz(U.K.) The Kingsmen[Portland OR. Rock band] Sandy Nelson Jerry Lee Lewis Steve Alaimo(U.K.) The Hit Co. Done Again

I Love Rock 'n' Roll(Alan Merrill & Jake Hooker) <
Arrows   Joan Jett & The Blackhearts   Britney Spears Miley Cyrus Hayseed Dixie Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Jena Irene L.A. Guns Alex Guidino(Italy) & Jason Rooney The Chipmunks Alvin Stardust(U.K.)   Ghoti Hook The Dresden Dolls Guildo Horn(Germany) New Found Glory   Queen Of Japan{Euro-multi-national) Graham Blvd. Done Again

I'm A Believer(Neil Diamond) <
The Monkees     Smash Mouth The Ventures Vanilla Fudge Neil Diamond Jan Keizer(Netherlands) Eddie Murphy Wanda Jackson The Feelies Nina Hagen(Germany) Barbara Mandrell Robert Wyatt(U.K.) Tin Huey Broadway Cast Shrek The Musical Neil Diamond[slow version - 2010] Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers(U.K.) Hugo Montenegro Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer & EMF(U.K.) Spencer Davis(U.K>) Weezer The Four Tops Floyd Cramer The Fifth Estate Roch Voisine(Canada) Frank & the Walters(Ireland) Bobo the Bear & Micky Dolenz Daniel O'Donnell(Ireland) Lulu Santos(Brazil) Caterina Caselli(Italy) Popinjays(U.K.) Bram Tchaikovsky(U.K.) U.S. Air Force Heritage Blue Aces The Hit Crew Graham Blvd.

If Not For You(Bob Dylan) <
Bob Dylan George Harrison(U.K.) Olivia-Newton John(Australia & U.S.) Glenn Campbell Sarah Vaughn The Flatmates(U.K.) Katie Buckhaven(U.K.) Rod Stewart(U.K.) Bryan Ferry(U.K.) Richie Havens Ed Kuepper(Australia) Phil Keaggy Barb Jungr(U.K.) Susan McKeown(Ireland) Katie Buckhaven(U.K.) Anita Kerr Frank Chacksfield(U.K.)

I Think We Are Alone Now(R Cordell) <
Tommy James & The Shondells Tiffany   The Killers Topmodelz(Germany) Snuff(U.K.) Girls Alound(U.K.) The Click Five "Weird Al" Yankovic[parody] Gary Lewis & The Playboys The Monkees Me First & The Gimmie Gimmes The Turtles Trust Company Cosmo4(Sweden) The Spinto Band Comadre Karen Perry(U.K.) Ratcat(Australia) The Birthday Massacre(Canada)

I Was Made For Lovin' You(Desmond Child, Paul Stanley & Vini Poncia) <
Kiss Paulina Rubio(Mexico) Faster Pussycat Expose Maria Mena(Norway) Embraze(Finland) Scooter(Germany) Tropikal Forever(Mexico) Menudo Ankie Bagger(Sweden) Dax Rider(France) The Indigo(Japan) Hypnolove(France) Les Enfoires(France) The Wildflowers(Australia) Belladonna(Italy) Dansband(Sweden) Wink(Japan) Die Arte(Germany) Dave Rodgers(Italy) Queen Of Japan(Germany) Anna Vissi(Greece) Gioia Bruno(Italy/U.S.) DJ Remix Factory Blizzaard Brothers(Australia) Rene Froger(Netherlands) Cactus Jack(Serbia) Sick N' Beautiful(Italy) Frank Lakoudis(Australia) Kate The cat(Germany) Sweet Little Band(Argentina) Lollies a.k.a. Pears Rockabye Baby[lullaby music] Graham Blvd. Done Again

I Want Candy(Bert Berns a.k.a.Bert Russell, B. Feldman, J. Goldstein & R. Gottehrer) <
The Strangeloves Bow Wow Wow(U.K.) Aaron Carter Candy Girls(U.K.) Melanie C(U.K.) The Bouncing Souls Brian Poole & The Tremeloes(U.K.) The Count Bishops(U.K.) Kramer Jedward(Ireland) Westlife(Ireland) Cody Simpson(Australia) Julie Griffin The Headcoatees(U.K.) The Bishops Kidz Bop Kids Fisher-Price[studio musicians for toy company]   The Hit Crew

I Want You To Want Me(Rick Nielsen) <
Cheap Trick Chris Isaak   Dwight Yoakam Gretchen Wilson Lindsay Lohan Snowy Shaw(Sweden) Leif Garrett Tigertailz(U.K.) Gas House Gorillas Martin Ramey Rob & Fab Brooke Elliott & Jaime Ray Newman Letters To Cleo SR-71 The Holmes Brothers Propagandhi(Canada) Punchline KSM Los Odio!(Mexico) Damhnait Doyle(Canada) Gael Garcia Bernal(Mexico) Aly Michalka Quiero Club(Mexico) Hit Crew

It Hurts To Be In Love(Howard Greenfield & Helen Miller)<
Neil Sedaka Gene Pitney Dan Hartman Bobby Vee Timi Yuro The Boppers(Sweden) Randy Meisner Andy & David Williams Jay Black Bobby Brooks Empty Hearts Paul Shuttleworth(U.K.) Graham Blvd. Hit Crew Masters Done Again

Joy To The World(Hoyt Axton) <
Three Dog Night The Supremes & The Four Tops Lynn Anderson Straight No Chaser Eruption(Germany) Hoyt Axton Three Dog Night(U.S.) & London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Erich Kunzel & Cincinnatti Pops Orchestra with Lou Rawls & The Central State University Choir Tanya Tucker Little Richard Ten Foot Pole Fred Mollin James Last Gravel Road Acoustic Trio The Hit Crew Done Again

Just One Look(Gregory Carroll & Doris Payne a.k.a. Doris Troy) <
Doris Troy Linda Ronstadt Anne Murray(Canada) The Hollies(U.K.) Tight Fit(U.K.) Lucy Clark, Sly & Robbie Lulu(U.K.) Martha Reeves & the Vandellas Mark Farmer Donna Marie Arlen Roth Rick Springfield(Australia) Peaches & Herb Frank Chacksfield(U.K.) Graham Blvd. Done Again

Kiss(Prince) <
Prince The Art of Noise feat. Tom Jones(U.K.) Tom Jones(U.K.) Maroon 5 Cast of Glee Mandy Lion The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain(U.K.) Max Raabe and Palast Orchestra(Germany) Richard Thompson(U.K.) Tony DeSare Nicole Kidman{mash up with Heartbreak Hotel perfomed by Hugh Jackman]

Knock On Wood <
Ami Stewart Seal(U.K.) Eric Clapton(U.K.)   Eddie Floyd Mary Griffin Boyz With Toyz Beatrice Ardissson(France) Al Jarreau Lindsey Cardinale   Tina Turner   Tom Jones(U.K.) Wilson Pickett Otis Redding & Carla Thomas James Taylor Michael McDonald & Phoebe Snow Morningwood Susan Tyler Dsvid Bowie Johnny Rivers Larry Carlton Guy Sebastian Percy Sledge King Curtis Amanda Baker Archie Bell & the Drells Harpers Bizarre Scooter Lee Steve Cropper The Sweet Inspirations Melanie Buddy Guy The Foundations Herbie Mann Georgie Fame(U.K.) Dee Clark Johnny Hallyday(France) Martha Reeves[medley] James Cotton Michael Boleon The Kingsmen[Portland,Or. Rock Band] The Supremes James Last The Coasters James Darren[medley] The Mar-Keys Edwin Starr Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew

Knockin' On Heaven's Door(Bob Dylan) <
Bob Dylan Guns & Roses Avril Lavigne(Canada) Warren Zevon Randy Crawford Eric Clapton(U.K.) Arthur Louis(U.K.) Babyface Antony & The Johnsons U2(Ireland) Rodeo Selig(Germany) Vlado Kreslin(Republic of Slovenia) Ze Ramalho(Brizal) Alarm(U.K.) Ted Christopher & Mark Knopfler(U.K.) Sandy Denny(U.K.) Ladysmith Black Mambazo(South Africa & Dolly Parton(U.S.) Heaven(Australia) The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Ed Robinson RedOne(Morocco & Sweden) Flavio Mendes Shooter Jennings & Waylon Jennings Jerry Garcia Band The Grateful Dead Wyclef Jean(Haiti) Elvis Costello(U.K.) Bryan Ferry(U.K.)   Leningrad Cowboys(Finland) RAIGN(U.K.) Ray Dorset(U.K.) Larry Norman Cold Chisel(Australia)

Lady Marmalade(Bob Crewe & Kenny Nolan) <
Labelle Sabrina(Italy) All Saints(U.K.) Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya & Pink En Vogue Lords of Acid(Belgium & U.S.) Jolin Tsai(Taiwan) Eleventh Hour Nanette Workman Sheila E Andy Hallet Mongo Santamaria Amii Stewart Global Kryner(Austria) Mary Nelson Dancing Queen DJ Remix Factory   Nathalie Drey(France) Herbie Mann Boogie Nights Irma Thomas Enoch Light Orchestra Celine Dion[medley(Canada) Stars On 45(Netherlands) Graham Blvd. Done Again The Hit Crew

Landslide(S. Nicks) <
Fleetwood Mac(U.K. & U.S.) Dixie Chicks Smashing Pumpkins Stevie Nicks Stacey Kent Cast of Glee Bush(U.K.) Avenue D Antony Hagarty(U.K.) Tony Clarke

Last Dance(Paul Jabara) <
Donna Summer Iris Chacon(Puerto Rico/U.S.) Selena Mary Wilson Lucy Grau Hits Etc. David Foster(Canada) & Donna Summer Done Again The Countdown Singers Hit Crew Sugar Beats

Last Kiss(Wayne Cochran) <
J Frank Wilson & the Cavaliers Pearl Jam Wayne Cochran Wednesday(Canada) Polo(Mexico) Trent Dabbs Emmy Lou & The Rythm Boys(Sweden) The Slapsticks Sweet Little Band Meadow Ryann Dwight Twilley Billy Joe Royal Orion

Lets Twist Again(Kal Mann & Dave Appell) <
Chubby Checker Annette Funicello Freddie & The Dreamers(U.K.) The Ventures Johnny Hallyfay(France) Isley Brothers The Beatles(U.K.) King Curtis Daniel O'Donnell(Ireland) Keely Smith Duane Eddy Done Again Bill Haley Gary U.S. Bonds Steve Alaimo(U.K.) Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) The Dovells Louis Prima Peppino di Capri(Italy) Rod McKuen Tony Sheridan & The Beat Brothers(U.K.) Edison Lighthouse(U.K.) Richard Anthony(France0 Bobby Rydell Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew

Little Bitty Pretty One(Bobby Day a.k.a. Robert Byrd) <
Thurston Harris Jackson 5 a.k.a. Jackson Five   Bobby Day Huey Lewis & The News Frankie Avalon Frankie Lymon Lindisfarne(U.K.) The Dave Clark Five(U.K.)   Freddie & the Dreamers(U.K.) Screamin' Jay Hawkins Aaron Neville Cliff Richard(U.K.) Delbert McClinton Freddy Fender The Hollies(U.K.) Billy Gilman Human Nature(Australia) Clyde McPhatter Dee Clark Ohio Express Ace Cannon Billy Joe Royal Howard Werth(U.K.) Doobie Brothers Rod Piazza Andy Fortuna Son Lewis Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin' Cajuns Johnny Hallyday(France) Len Barry Bobby Vee Graham Blvd.

Love Potion Number Nine/Love Potion No. 9(Leiber & Stoller) <
The Clovers The Searchers(U.K.) The Ventures Tlot Tlot(Australia) AC/DC(Australia) Robert Plant(U.K.) The Coasters Wayne Fontana & The Mindbinders(U.K.) The Nylons(Canada) Gary Lewis & The Playboys Neil Diamond Ronnie Dio & The Prophets Southern All Stars(Japan) Tony Jackson Group(U.K.) Alvin & The Chipmunks Rockapella Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Nancy Sit(China) The White Strips Elkie Brooks(U.K.) Tygars Of Pan Tang(U.K.) 4:2:Five Hurriganes(Finland) Flotsam & Jetsam Enoch Light Giuliano Palma & The Bluebeaters(Italy) The Alley Cats Jewel Akens Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs Sha Na Na The Coasters The Surfaris Smokey Joe's Cafe Original Cast The Refections The Sting Rays Don Costa The Searchers(U.K.) The Countdown Singers Whiskey River

Love Roller Coaster(Beck, Bonner, Middlebrooks, Pierce, Jones, Satchell & Williams) <
The Ohio Players The Red Hot Chili Peppers The Tramps Robert Randolph & the Family Band Florida State University Marching Chiefs Graham Blvd. Hit Crew Masters Done Again

The Loco-Motion(Goffin/King) <
Little Eva Grand Funk Railroad Kylie Minoque(Australia) The Ventures Ringo Starr(U.K.) Clare Teal Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin(U.K.) Dwight Yoakam Shelley Fabares Hunx & his Punx Claudia Mori(Italy) Charly Gartcia(Argentina) Kidsongs Atomic Kitten(U.K.) Carole King Radagun Sylvie Vartan(France) The Chiffons La Toya Jackson Gito Gito Hustler(Japan) Girl Authority The Fenders Vernons Girls(U.K.) Dee Dee Sharp Peggy Gaines Kids Dance Express Sugar Beats(U.K.) Lynda Carter   Santo & Johnny   Jackie Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Veggie Tales(U.S./U.K.)   Tight Fit(U.K.) Black Lace(U.K.)   Tina Turner Mike Love & Dean Torrence Orange Range[parody](Japan) Sandy Denny The Blue Diamonds(Netherlands/Indonesia) Barbie Sha Na Na Done Again Pat Boone Les Brown Jr. Tiffany Mungo Jerry(U.K.) GRaham Blvd. It's A cover Up

Lucille(Collins/Richard) <
Little Richard Everly Brothers The Ventures Johnny Winter Nathalie Drey(France) Waylon Jennings John Lennon & Paul McCartney(U.K.) Jerry Lee Lewis The Guess Who(Canada) Ronnie Milsap The Beatles(U.K.) Jimi Hendrix Gram Parsons & The Flying Burrito Brothers Otis Redding Little Tony   Status Quo(U.K.)

Maybe(Richard Barrett) <
The Chantels The Three Degrees Janis Joplin Jill Reed a.k.a.Dave Edmunds(U.K.) The Shangri-Las

Mean Woman Blues(Claude Demetrius) <
Jerry Lee Lewis Elvis Presley Roy Orbison Jay & The Americans Glen Glenn The Spencer Davis Group(U.K.)   Puhdys(East Germany/Germany) Cliff Richards & the Shadows(U.K.) Carl Perkins Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen Joey Welz Dion Carl Perkins & Eric Clapton(U.K.) Scotty Moore Orion Ronnie McDowell Billy Swan Bobby Allen Graham Blvd. Hit Crew Masters

Monday Monday(John Phillips) <
The Mamas And The Papas The Ventures Sandy Nelson Cliff Adams Singers The 5th Dimension Mrs. Miller[novelty] Wilson Phillips Petula Clark(U.K.) The Adventures(U.K.) Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs The Beau Brummels Jay & The Americans Hear'Say(U.K.) Galenskaparna och After Shave(Sweden) Ed Ames Sergio Mendes(Brazil) Neil Diamond Marianne Faithful(U.K.) Dionne Warwick The Cowsills Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Chico Hamilton Art Blakey Floyd Cramer Patti Austin Xtc Planet

Mony Mony(T James, B. Gentry, B. Bloom & R Cordell) <
Tommy James & The Shondells Billy Idol(U.K.) Status Quo(U.K.) Kids Dance Express Bruce Springsteen Sugar Beats(U.K.)   Tight Fit(U.K.) Weird Al Yankovic[parody "Alimony"] The California Raisins Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Troy Shondell Doug Church*[performing as if Elvis had lived to record it] DJ Remix Factory Done Again Black LaceU.K.) The Hit Crew
*South Bend, In. Elvis impersonator who performs worldwide and has a CD with this song.

More Than A Feeling(Tom Scholz) <
Boston   Nirvana Ingham Hill NSYNC Terry McDermott Cast Of Glee Moog Cookbook Hit The Lights No Mercy(Germany/U.S.) Shinehead(U.K.) Mike Masse Beatshifters Florida State University Marching Chiefs Sleater-Kinney Graham Blvd. Done Again

My Sharona(Berton Averre & Doug Fieger) <
The Knack Cast Of Glee HammerFall(Sweden) Alvin & The Chipmnks Nirvana Pearl Jam Pink Cream(Germany)   Leningrad Cowboys(Finland) Cactus Jack(Serbia) The Urge Distruction(Germany) The Number Twelve Looks Like You Veruca Salt Yo La Tengo Polysics(Japan) The Dandy Warhols Eldritch(Italy) "Weird Al" Yankovic["My Bologna" - parody]* The Dead Kennedys["Pull My Strings" - parody]* Devo["Girl U Want" - parody]" Mina(Italy) Done Again Corazza & Pitch feat. Jack Meille(Italy) Hit Crew Livingson(U.K.) Graham Blvd. Jean-Pierre Danel(France) Ali Handel
*There are a multitude of parodies that range from the lunatic left to the ridiculous right to the down right idiotic. All parody's are represented by these better known artists.

My Guy(Smokey Robinson) <
Mary wells Amii Stewart Sister Sledge Dara Sedaka Lucia Altieri(Italy) Helen Shapiro(U.K.) Melba Moore Barbara McNair Claudine Longet(France & U.S.) Aretha Franklin Nancy Holloway Petula Clark(U.K.) Deloris & The Sisters[My God]{Sister Act} Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations[medley] Margo Smith   La Toya Jackson   H.B. Barnum & his Orchestra Lynda K. Lance Randy Klein Johnny Bristol[medley] Deon Estus Eurythmics(U.K.) Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers(U.K.) The Platters Ronee Martin The Supremes Helene Lundstrom Graham Blvd. Done Again It's A cover Up

My Maria(B.W. Stevenson & Daniel Moore) <
B.W. Stevenson Brooks & Dunn Gear Daddies The Cavaliers James Last Graham Blvd. Done Again Hit Crew

Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye(P. Leka, G. DeCarlo & D. Frashuer) <
Steam The Nylons(Canada) The Belmonts Gary DeCarlo Bananarama(U.K.) Axxis(Germany) Sha Na Na   Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Bobby Morganstein The Supremes Liberace Edwin Starr Donna Summer Ohio Express Starflyer Earl Van Dyke James Last Graham Blvd.

My Prerogative(Bobby Brown & Gene Griffin) <
Bobby Brown Britney Spears Cast of Glee DJ Remix Factory The Hit Crew Graham Blvd. Done Again

Not Fade Away(Charles Hardin a.k.a. Buddy Holly & Norman Petty) <
Everly Brothers Buddy Holly & the Crickets Sheryl Crow Rolling Stones(U.K.) Rush(Canada) Eric Hine(U.K.) Grateful Dead Stevie Nicks Connie Francis James Taylor Tanya Tucker Bobby Fuller Mick Fleetwood The Knack The Byrds Status Que(U.K.) Foreigner(U.K./U.S.) Dick & Dee Dee Quicksilver Messenger Service Simon & Garfunkel Bo Diddley Trout Fishing In America Stephen Stills Deep Purple(U.K.) Joe Ely Done Again

Needles And Pins(Jack Nitzsche & Sonny Bono) <
The Searchers(U.K.) The Ventures Cher Petula Clark(U.K.) Jackie DeShannon Nookie Edwards Gary Lewis & The Playboys Stevie Nicks Ramones Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Smokie(U.K.) Del Shannon Cliff Richards(U.K.) Turtles Ultima Thule(Sweden) Willy DeVille Bobby Vee Herman's Hermits(U.K.) Tight Fit(U.K.) Dwight Twilley Twiggy(U.K.) The Boss Guitars Charleene

Oh, Boy!(West, Tilghman & Petty) <
Buddy Holly Grateful Dead She & Him Everly Brothers Silicon Teens(U.K.) Alvin & The Chipmunks Connie Francis Wanda Jackson Hank Marvin(U.K.) Stray Cats Bobby Vee The Shadows(U.K.) Sir Douglas Quintet Melanie John Pine & The Crickets Jackie DeShannon MxPx Skeeter Davis Rivieras[South Bend, IN. Rock band] The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Phil Ochs Daniel O'Donnell(Ireland) Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers(U.K.) Mud(U.K.) Freddy & The Dreamers(U.K.) The London Theater Orchestra & Cast(U.K.) The Bobby Fuller Four Charlie Cracie The Neville Brothers Lonnie Mack Joe Ely Bob Luman Pat Boone Graham Blvd. InstaHit Crew

Old Time Rock And Roll(George Jackson) <
Bob Seger* Bob Seger(Ultimix) Status Quo(U.K.) Cast of Glee{medley} Jerry Lee Lewis The Chipmunks Die Campbells(South Africa) Paul McDonald Kids Dance Express Fabian
The Flying Burrito Brothers Ronnie Dove Johnny Hallyday(France) Art Neville Connie Francis Wanda Jackson Dwight Twilley The Righteous Brothers Wolfman Jack The Greasers Hit Crew
*This song by this artist was a hit in 1979 as a single and again in 1983 when it was re-released as a result of its use in the film "Risky Business". It remains a staple in the Mobile DJ (Wedding & Party DJ's) music libraries.

One Fine Day(Gerry Goffin & Carole King) <
The Chiffons Carole King Sandy Posey Rita Coolidge with Michael McDonald The Mindbenders The Carpenters Ken Sparkes(Australia) The Nylons(Canada) Cliff Richard(U.K.) Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods Natalie Merchant The Ventures The Neville Brothers Ray Conniff The Chiffons & Del Shannon Barbie Bette Midler Summer Wine The Hit crew Masters Graham Blvd.

Ooo, Baby Baby(Smokey Robinson & Pete Moore) <
The Miracles Linda Ronstadt Human Nature(Australia) The Five Stairsteps Sylvester Marianne Faithful(U.K.) Ella Fitzgerald Honey Cone Zapp Musiq/Musiq Soulchild Shalamar Laura Nyro Lenny Kravitz Hugh Masekela(South Africa) The Temptations Brenda Holloway Martha Reeves The Del-Vikings Edwin Starr The Funk Brothers Palfi Pagan Bobby Morganstein Ray Goodman & Brown Todd Rundgren Hit Crew

Open Arms(Steve Perry & Jonathan Cain) <
Journey Mariah Carey Collin Raye Daniel Evans(U.K.) Celine Dion(Canada) Boyz II Men Barry Manilow Kat Perkins Tommy Shaw Jermaine Paul Ryan Sill Gary Puckett Nu Flavor Rockabye Baby Graham Blvd. Hit Crew Masters

Poison Ivy(Leiber & Stoller) <
The Coasters The Ventures The Dave Clark Five(U.K.) The Kingssmen[Portland OR. Rock band] The Rolling Stones[two different versions](U.K.)   Hanson   The Romantics   The Lambettas(U.K.) The Alley Cats The Delltones DJ Godfather The Nylons(Canada) Smokey Joe's Cafe Original Cast Redbone The Hollies(U.K.) The Kingtones Manfred Mann(U.K.) Johnny Otis Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs Linda McCartney(U.K.) David Clayton-Thomas(Canada) Rita Lee(Brazil) Odyssey Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs Little Caesar & the Consuls

Play That Funky Music(Rob Parissi) <
Wild Cherry   Vanilla Ice Godon Goodwin & His Big Phat Band Cranial Screwtop(U.K.) Warren Hill(Canada) B*Witched(Ireland) The Leningrad Cowboys(Finland) Thunder(U.K.) Paul Di'Anno(U.K.) Alvin & the Chipmunks Adam Lambert Leif Garrett Jive Bunny & The Master Mixers[medley](U.K.) Dino Jag Funky Brewster Roxanne Graham Blvd. Done Again Hit Crew

45 - EP - Four By The Beatles - Side 2
Track 1 - This Boy
Track 2 - Please Mr. Postman

Please Mr. Postman(Georgia Dobbins, William Garrett, Brian Holland, Robert Bateman & Freddie Gorman) <
The Marvelettes The Beatles The Carpenters The Saturdays(U.K.) Mini Pop KIds(Canada) The Originals Diana Ross[medley] The Cowsills Human Nature(Australia) London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Helen Shapiro(U.K.) Richard Clayderman(France) Graham Blvd. Its a Cover Up

Purple Rain(Prince) <
Prince & the Revolution* LeAnn Rimes Dami Im(South Korea/Australia) Preston Shannon Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Vika Barcellos Aynsley Lister(U.K.) Randy Crawford
*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress

Raunchy(Bill Justis & Sid Manker) <
Bill Justis The Ventures Sandy Nelson Duane Eddy Bill Vaughn Ernie Freeman Billy Strange Tommy & The Tom Toms Bill Black Santo & Johnny The Incredible Bongo Band Al Caiola The Challengers Harlow Wilcox Booker T & the MG's The Shadows(U.K.) The Champs

Reach Out I'll Be There/Reach Out (I'll Be There)(Holland, Dozier & Holland) <
The Four Tops Michael Bolton Diana Ross Gloria Gaynor Merrilee Rush Brentwood Hids Company Kevin Mahogany The Mar-Keys Michael McDonald Run C&W Snuff(U.K.) San Remo Golden Strings Lee Moses Boyz II Men[medley] Luis Migel(Mexico) Keith Mansfield(U.K.) Jackson 5 Richie Kotzen Bill Cosby Miss Dominique(France) A Loss For Words London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Paul Mauriat(France) The Slackers      101 Strings   Human Nature(Australia)

Reelin' And Rockin'(Chuck Berry) <
Chuck Berry George Thorogood The Rolling Stones(U.K.) Dave Clark Five(U.K.) The Big Three(U.K.) Mickey Finn & His Blue Men(U.K.) Cliff Richard(U.K.) Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Conway Twitty The Astronauts Top Of The Poppers

Rock And Roll Music(Chuck Berry) <
Chuck Berry The Beatles(U.K.) The Beach Boys   Puhdys(East Germany/Germany) Bobby Vee   Krunoslav Kico Slabinac(Croatia)   Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.)   Tom Jones(U.K.) Jan & Dean Bryan Adams(Canada) Bill Haley & His Comets Manic Street Preachers(U.K.) Humble Pie(U.K.) Mental As Anything(Australia) REO Speedwagon Bo Diddley The Archies Joey Welz Showaddywaddy(U.K.) Graham Blvd. Hit Crew Masters

Rock 'n' Roll All Nite (Stanley & Simmons) <
Kiss[studio] Kiss[Live] Poison L.A. Guns Toad The Wet Sprocket The Summer Set The Dollyrots Momoiro Clover Z(Japan) Kiss & The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra(Australia) Phish Hayseed Dixie Florida State University Marching Chiefs Next Wave Brandon Calhoon Radio Cult Leaving Eden Graham Blvd. Done again The Rock Masters Rock Crusade

Rumble(Milt Grant & Link Wray) < +
Link Wray*/** The Ventures The Cramps Billy Childish & his Blackhands Brownsville Station The Sonics K.R.B.   Duane Eddy Halibuts Dave Clark Five(U.K.) Bill Frisell
[1]*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress
[2] ** To learn more about this song by this artist visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #10 on the list.

School's Out(Alice Cooper, M. Bruce, G. Buxton, D. Dunaway, & N. Smith) <
Alice Cooper Krokus Daphne & Celeste[rap version /altered lyrics] 45 Grave Bl'ast Gwar Alvin & the Chipmunks Soul Asylum A-Teens(Sweden) Cast of Glee Sevendust Toyah/Toyah Wilcox(U.K.) Grave Digger(Germany) Kirka(Finland) Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Eve To Adam Arizona State University Sun Devil Marching Band The University Of Oklahoma Marching Band Alien Sex Fiend(U.K.) Cover It Up

Sea Cruise(Huey "Piano" Smith) <
Frankie Ford Johnny Rivers Ben Steel[altered lyrics/novelty] Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon John Fogerty The Beach Boys Jimmy Buffett Dion Little Willie Littlefield Status Quo(U.K.) Hermans Hermits(U.K.) Robert Gordon & Link Wray Glenn Frey Don McLean The Hondells Billy "Carsh" Craddock Cliff Richard & The Shadows(U.K.) Rico Rodriguez & the Specials(Jamaica) Nicky Hopkins(U.K.) Shakin' Stevens & the Sunsets(U.K.) Commander Cody & his Lost Planet Airman Sha Na Na The Houseshakers(U.K.) Rory Gallagher(Ireland) Yo La Tengo Huey "Piano" Smith Jerry Jeff Walker Jerry Lee Lewis The Glitter Band(U.K.) Sha Na Na The Showaddywaddy(U.K.) The Coastline Band Bobby Vee   Lindisfarne[medley](U.K.)

Sea Of Love(John Phillip Baptiste a.k.a. Phil Phillips) <
Phil Phillips The Honeydrippers(U.K.) Tom Waits Del Shannon Cookie & the Cupcakes Robert Plant(U,K,) Shakin' Stevens(U.K.) Horace Andy(Jamaica) Marty Wilde(U.K.) The Holy Modal Rounders Cat Power Jimmy Velvit Katie Webster Iggy Pop Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Aringarna(Sweden) The Heptones(Jamaica) John Fahey Tom Hadley(U.K.) Kevin Coyne(U.K.) The Persuasions

Secret Agent Man(P.F. Sloan & Steve Barri) <
Johnny Rivers The Ventures* Rachael MacFarlane Dwight Twilley Hank Williams Jr   Sandy Nelson The Plugz Bruce Willis Psychotic Aztecs(Mexico) Hittman The Toasters The Pagans Blotto Cirith Ungol Agent Orange Cynecyde Mel Torme Supreme Beings of Leisure Blues Travelers Devo The Dickies Brian Setzer Al Caiola Hugo Montenegro Sam & Dave Nokie Edwards & The Light Crust Doughboys* Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket Marching Band The Marketts Nokie Edwards* Graham Blvd.
*Nokie Edwards is a primary member of The Ventures but has recorded on his own and with the Light Crust Doughboys.

Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)(Steve Perry & Jonathan Cain) <
Journey Glass Heart Roland Grapow(Germany) Angelical Tears Warmen(Finland)) Cocobat(Japan) Across The Sun Asking Alexandria(U.K.) Andre Matos(Brazil) Skylit Drive We Are The Fallen)

Sexual Healing(Marvin Gaye & Odell Brown) <
Marvin Gaye Sarah Connor(Germany) & Ne-Yo(U.S.) Anita Lane(Austral;ia) Michael Bolton Soul Asylum Marvin Gaye/Mike Posner (remix) Slaves On Dope(Canada) Nate James(U.K.) Anita Lane(Australia) Marvin Gaye/SNBRN (remix) Marvin Gaye(U.S.) /w Kygo [remix] (Norway) Fourplay Hot 8 Brass Band Hot Chip(U.K.) Kate Bush(U.K.) Phish Mili'sa Morgan & Kim Waters Ben Harper Jason Miles Common Sense It's A Cover Up Graham Blvd. Count Dee's Hit Explosion

She's A Lady(Paul Anka) <
Tom Jones(U.K.) The Ventures Paul Anka Beatrice Ardisson(France) Superbutt(Hungary) Paul Anka & Tom Jones(U.K) Sammi Cheng(Hong Kong) Sam Sorono(Philippines) Funkster De Luxe(Denmark) The Persuasions Ervinna(Singapore) Ali Campbell(U.K.) & Shaggy(Jamaica) Funkster De Luxe(Denmark vs. Ton Jones(U.K.) Patricia Barber The Highliners(U.K.) Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) It's a cover Up Graham Blvd.

Shop Around(Smokey Robinson & Berry Gordy) <
The Astronauts Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Captain & Tennille Bobby Vee Mary Wells The Spinners Johnnie Ray Georgie Fame(U.K.) Sam & Dave Lloyd Price The Contours Girl Authority Helen Shapiro(U.K.) Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band Graham Blvd. Countdown Singers

Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)(R. Clark) <
Betty Everett Linda Lewis(U.K.) Cher Vonda Shepard The Chipettes Mary Duff(Ireland) The Searchers(U.K.) Sandy Shaw(U.K.) The Hollies(U.K.) Lulu(U.K.) Aretha Franklin The Swinging Blue Jeans(U.K.) Merry Claton Kate Taylor   U.S. Air Force Heritage Blue Aces Lena Zavaroni(U.K.) Anna Book(Sweden) The Nylons(Canada) Helen shapiro(U.K.) Nancy Bruinooge(Netherlands) The Newbeats The Supremes The Muppets & Linda Ronstadt Michelle Phillips Pat Boone Sheila E. Jive bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Ramona King Barbie Graham Blvd. It's A Cover Up

Soul Man(Isaac Hayes & David Porter) <
Sam & Dave The Blues Brothers Booker T & The MG's Al Jarreau Don Bryant Jermaine Paul & Blake Shelton Paul Revere & The Raiders Jake Bell & John Peck Lou Reed & Sam Moore Sweet Charles Sherrell Los Pericos(Argentina) Guy Sebastian(Australia) Tom Jones(U.K.) Isaac Hayes Ted Nugent Pat Boone & Sam Moore Edgar Winter & Johnny Winter Wayne Cochran Ramsey Lewis Herbie Mann Righteous Brothers Kid "N Play Celine Dion[medley](Canada) The Supremes Eddie Floyd Sam Moore Graham Blvd. Music Factory

Sherry(Bob Gaudio) <
The Four Seasons*   Tight Fit(U.K.)   The Red Squares(U.K.) Dreamhouse(U.K.) Maurice Williams Adrian Baker(U.K.) John Lloyd Young Dooby Dobson(Jamaica) BYU, Vocal Point Robert John Ken Boothe(Jamaica) Jersey Boys[Original Broadway Cast] The Tokens[Choice Ladies Medley) Ken Barry Done Again
*For more on this song by this artist visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs scroll down to song #124 on the list. It is second from the top.

Smooth Criminal(Michael Jackson) <
Michael Jackson Alien Ant Farm Enrico Rava(Italy) 2Cellos(Croatia) David Garrett(Germany) Naya Rivera, Grant Gustin & 2Cellos[Glee song] J.viewz(Israel/U.S.) J.Viewz David Garrett(Germany) Hunt For Yoshi Badlands Inc. Rockabye Baby! The Workout Heroes Graham Blvd.

So Fine(Johnny Otis) <
The Fiestas The Oakridge Boys The Ventures Sheiks Dale & Grace Loggins & Messina The Everly Brothers Johnny Rivers[medley] Ike & Tina Turner The Byrds Linda Ronstadt & The Stone Poneys Canned Heat Elvin Bishop Sonny & Cher The Chambers Brothers The Standells The Mugwumps Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs Johnny Otis

Spooky (Mike Shapiro, Harry Middlebrooks Jr., James Cobb & Bobby Buie) <
Classics IV The Ventures[medley] Chris Brown Atlanta Rhythm Section R.E.M. Phish Dusty Springfield, OBE(U.K.) The Lettermen Martha & The Vandellas Andy Williams Percy Sledge David Sanborn Kool & The Gang with Dusty Springfield King Curtis David Cassidy Gary Walker & The Rain Meco Chris Montez The Velvet Monkeys Lydia Lunch Elements of Crime(Germany) The Puppini Sisters(U.K./Italy) The Boris Garner Happening(Jamaica) Marc Antoine(France) The Golden Cups(Japan) Imogen Heap(U.K.) Daniel Ash(U.K.) Kid Montana(Belgium) Michel Pagliaro(Canada) The Jazz Butcher(U.K.) Shakin' Stevens(U.K.) Done Again

Sweet Child O Mine(Axel Rose, Slash & Izzy Stradlin) <
Guns & Roses 808's Texas(U.K.) Sheryl Crow Anastacia Akasha(U.K.) & Neneh Cherry(Sweden) Belladonna(Italy) Luna(Serbia) Orleya Milk Inc.(Belgium) Taken By Trees(Sweden) Eliza Lumley(U.K.) Slash Cilby Clarke Alma Micic(Serbia/U.S.) Crazy Pill Sweet Little Band(Argentina) Dallas String Quartet Full Metal Hammer Graham Blvd. It's A Cover Up

Spirit In The Sky(Norman Greenbaum) <
Norman Greenbaum Gareth Gates(U.K.)   Doctor & The Medics(U.K.) Bauhaus(U.K.) Stellar Kart Elton John(U.K.) DC Talk The Kentucky Headhunters Fuzzbox(U.K.) The Blind Boys of Alabama Nina Hagen(Gerfmany) Blue Mink(U.K.) Stovall Sisters Truth Movement The Bellamy Brothers William Shatner Tom Cochrane(Canada) The Upsidedown George Fenton(U.K.) Mike Curb Congregation Joey Welz Vanity Fare(U.K.) Edison Lighthouse(U.K.) Carl Wayne(U.K.) Dennis Wilson Henry Lee Summer Jive Bunny(U.K.) Graham Blvd. Ringtone Track Masters The Countdown Singers Done Again

Standing In The Shadows Of Love(Holland, Dozier & Holland) <
The Four Tops Phil Collins(U.K.) The Ventures Al Jarreau Tommy Boyce The Jackson 5 Barry White Hall & Oates The Temptations Joe Stubbs France Joli(Canada) Bill Deal & The Rondells Mica Paris(U.K.) London Symphony Orchestra & The Royal Choral Society The Funk Brothers Deborah Washington Rod Stewart(U.K.) Graham Blvd. The Ringtone Track Masters The Backing Track Professionals

Stop In The Name Of Love(Holland, Dozier & Holland) <
The Supremes   Cast Of Glee The Hollies(U.K.) Bang Gang(Iceland) Globe(Japan) Pink Lady(Japan) Jonell Mosser Gloria Gaynor Judy Mowatt(Jamaica) The Califonia Raisins Jesse James LaToya Jackson Gene Pitney Eric Martin Band Mary Ann Redmond Barbara Dickson OBE (U.K.) The New Christy Monstrels Johnny Rivers Isley Brothers Kim Weston Andy Upton(Australia) Margie Joseph U-Kiss(South Korea) Nicki French(U.K.) C:Real(Greece) Sinitta(U.S./U.K.) Claude Francios(France)   Human Nature(Australia) Billy Preston James Last Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) London Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) 101 Strings Jean Terrell Original Broadway Cast - Motown The Musical Spinners[medley] Michael Wolff Graham Blvd. Hit Crew The Ringtone Masters

Stay(Maurice Williams) <
Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs The Four Seasons   Jackson Browne[Medley] The Hollies(U.K.) Andrew Gold Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Cyndi Lauper Georg Danzer(Austria) Spencer(Italy) Dreamhouse(U.K.)   Tight Fit(U.K.) Jan & Dean Human Nature(Australia) Dave Clark 5(U.K.) Lou Christie

Smokin' In The Boys Room(Cub Koda & Michael Lutz) <
Brownsville Station Motley Crue R.E.M. LeeAnn Rimes Vince Neil T-Slam(Israel) Graham Blvd. Done Again

Take Good Care Of My Baby(Carole King & Gerry Goffin) <
Bobby Vee Bobby Vinton   The Beatles(U.K.) Garry Lewis & The Playboys Dion Ralph Emery[answer song] Bobby Vee[slow version] Sammi Lynn[answer song - You Should Know I am Still Your Baby] Carole King Smokie(U.K.) Shaun Cassidy Frankie Vali Sasha(Germany) Paul Jabara & Patti Brooks[Disco version] Bobby Vee & Sha Na Na Donny Osmond Adam Faith(U.K.) Johnny Hallyday(France) The Lettermen Anita Kerr Singers Florence Warner Done Again Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Micky Dolenz Wildlife(Canada) Graham Blvd Hit Crew Bobby Stevens(U.K.) The Boppers(Sweden) Hans Edler(Sweden) Johnny Logan(Ireland) Kenny Price

Take Your Time (Do It Right)(Sigidi Abdallah & Harold Clayton) <
S.O.S. Band Max-A-Million Tre Ft. Krayzie Bone Rhythm 'N' Jazz

The Beat Goes On(Sony Bono) <
Britney Spears Runaway Orchestra(U.K.)   Sonny & Cher The 5th. Dimension Graham Blvd. Tiffany   Beatrice Ardisson(France) All Seeing I(U.K.) Vanilla Fudge Orbit(Canada) Buddy Rich Siluetler(Turkey) Mini(Italy) The Globos(Australia) Strange Cruise(U.K.) Patricia Barber Casino Music(France) La Ragazza 77(Italy) Inga Rumpf(Germany) Anita Kerr The Hit Crew Le Cercle(France) Firewater Emilie-Claire Barlow(Canada) Jojo Effect(Germany) Herbie Mann Alison Scott Bill Black Combo Done Again Frank Derrick Tarzan's Project Young-Holt Unlimited Kjellerbandet(Norway) Liz Callaway Charlie Barnet Booker T. & the MG's The Hit Co. Sandy Nelson Giant Sand Tommy Sands Gabor Szabo(Hungary/U.S.) Tiffany

The Big Hurt(Wayne Shanklin) <
Toni Fisher* Del Shannon Bearessence Vikki Carr Scott Walker The Lettermen Susan Rafey Maureen Evans(U.K.) Wes Montgomery Nick Cave(U.K.) The Motels Janis Siegel Sandy Posey Susie Arioli(Canada) The Suberbs Maureen Evans(U.K.) The Surf Dawgs Bruce Blackman The Vanduras Robby Krieger Jean Campbell(U.K.) U.S. Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble
* To learn more about this song by this artist visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #14 on the list.

The First Cut Is The Deepest(Cat Stevens) <
Cat Stevens Sheryl Crow Rod Stewart(U.K.) Marcia Griffiths(Jamaica) James Morrison(U.K.) Martin Simpson(U.K.) Bonfire(Germany) Hortense Ellis(Jamaica) Bad Manners(U.K.) I-Roy(Jamaica) P.P. Arnold Keith Hampshire(U.K.) Norma Fraser(Jamaica) Judy Mowatt(Jamaica) Big Mouintain Haddaway(Trinidad/Germany) Gene Pitney Brian Connolly(U.K.) Dawn Penn(Jamaica) KIds Bop Kids Graham Blvd. Done Again

The In Crowd(Billy Page) <
Dobie Gray Ramsey Lewis The Ventures Bryan Ferry(U.K.) The Mam's & Papas The Coasters Percy Faith & His Orchestra James Last Andrew Gold Marshall Crenshaw Quincy Jones & His Orchestra Billy Preston The Chipmunks Jack Jones Maurice Williams The Knickerbockers Petula Clark(U.K.) Eric Shifrin

The Letter(Wayne Carson Thompson) <
The Box Tops Joe Cocker(U.K.) The Ventures Deborah Washington The Arbors Ami Stweart Herbert Leonard(France) Johnny Rivers Brenda Lee Bobby Darin Classics IV Al Green The Beach Boys Lou Rawls Sonny James Bachman-Turner Overdrive(Canada) Shaun Cassidy Trini Lopez Peter Tosh(Jamaica) Dionne Warwick Seasick Steve A-Teens(Sweden) Eva Cassidy John Davidson Don Fardon(U.K.) Barbara Mandrell Lee DeWyze Robert Knight The Legendary Lake Monsters Tim Timbomb & Friends Classics IV   Tight Fit(U.K.)

There Goes My Baby(Ben E. King, Lover Patterson, George Treadwell, Leiber & Stoller) <
The Drifters Donna Summer The Walker Brothers Joe Cocker(U.K.) Diana Ross Smokey Joe's Cafe Original Cast Otis Redding The Dovells Marvin Gaye Garnet Mimms Boots Randolph Jay & The Americans Done Again

Thriller(R. Temperton) <
Michael Jackson* Micheal Jackson & Fergie Cast of Glee London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Fall Out Boys Andrew Bissell Stephen Gause Joey DeFancesco Sweet Little Band(Argentina) Henry Mancini Ben Gibbard The LoveCrave(Italy) Enrico Rava(Italy) Wise Guys(Germany)   DJ Remix Factory   Maybebop(Germany) Gothminister(Norway) Jiordan Tolli(Australia) Lenny Henry[parody](U.K.) Aereogramme(U.K.) Ten Masked Men(U.K.) Joe Dolce(U.S./Australia) The String Cheese Incident KIdz Bop Kids Quincy Jones Richard Grey Rilod Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band Hit Crew
*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. The song is one of nine on the album "Thriller" witch is in the registry

Twistin' The Night Away(Sam Cooke) <
Sam Cooke   Rod Stewart(U.K.) Dwight Twilley DeShawn Washington Marvelettes Divine R Kelly Victor Sylvester(U.K.) Keely Smith The Glitter Band(U.K.) King Curtis Warren Michael(U.K.) The Coasters Bobby Rydell Clarence Clemons Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Nikki Hill Scooter Lee Herbert Hunter Doogie White(U.K.) Jery Wilson Brian Poole & the Tremeloes[medly](U.K.) Kids Dance Express Graham Blvd. It's A Cover Up

Tracks Of My Tears(W. "Smokey Robinson Jr, W Moore & M Tarplin) <
Johnny Rivers     The Miracles*   Linda Ronstadt   Aretha Franklin UB40(U.K.) The Jackson 5 Dolly Parton Rod Stewart(U.K.) Big Country(U.K.) Devin Velez Dean Martin The Contours Boyz II Men Michael McDonald Martha and the Vandellas Paul Young(U.K.) Human Nature(Australia) Mica Paris(U.K.) Q - Tip Soul Asylum(U.K.) Billy Bragg(U.K.) Gavin DeGraw La Toya Jackson The Flying Pickets(U.K.) Mighty Diamonds(Jamaica) Carmel(U.K.) Adam Lambert Jessica Mauboy(Australia) The Poulettes(U.K.) Bryan Ferry(U.K.) Asura(France) Gladys Knight & The Pipis Peter Andres(U.K./Australia) Cashmere The Funk Brothers Ruby Turner(Jamaica) Go West(U.K.) Graeme Strachan a.k.a. Shirley(Australia) The Pharaohs Colin Blunstone(U.K.)   Human Nature(Australia)   La Toya Jackson
*This song by this artist is in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress

Time After Time(Cyndi Lauper & R. Hyman) <
Cyndi Lauper Cast Of Glee Eva Cassidy Ronan Keating(Ireland) Miles Davis Novaspace(Germany) Journey South(U.K.) Nelly Ashley Tisdale Sugar Ray The Flying Pickets(U.K.) Paul Parker Rochelle Frost(U.K.) Downtown Singapore Queitdrive Jessica Mauboy(Australia) Tuck & Patti Sarge DJ Remix Factory Boyz II Men Cyndi Lauper & Sarah McLachlan Willie Nelson Everything but the Girl(U.K.) Paul Anka Changing Faces Cassandra Wilson The Hooters Javier Colon The Countdown Singers

This Old Heart Of Mine(Holland, Dozier & Holland) <
Rod Stewart(U.K.)     Isley Brothers     Rod Stewart(U.K.) & Ronald Isley   The Contours A Loss For Words Randy Ceawford The Supremes Luv(Netherlands) Flame Vonda Shepard Tammi Terrell Donnie Elbert Lamont Dozier Delroy Wilson(Jamaica) Boyzone(Ireland) The Zombies(U.K.) The Temptations Shalamar Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Wild Cherry Lou Christie Graham Blvd. The Minister of Soundalikes The Hit Crew

Tequila/Tequila Twist*(Danny Flores) <
The Champs     The Ventures The Champs[Twist version] George Benson Ska Cubano(U.K.) Hot Butter Eddie Platt The Piltdown Men Wes Montgomery Perez Prado(Cuba/Mexico) Boots Randolph Dr. Feelgood A.L.T. Dizzy Gillespie Sexbomb Girls(Philippines) The Three Suns Bill Black's Combo The Iguanas The Mariachi Brass /w Chet Baker Sandy Nelson     Billy J. Kramer(U.K.) Lee Castle & The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra Keimzeit(Germany) Pugs(Japan) David Sanborn Azucar Moreno(Spain) Tony Levin Bad Manners(U.K.) No Way Jose Larry Carlton Micky Dolenz Iskre(Serbia) Joe Loss Orchestra(U.K.) JRabbit Klutae(Denmark)
* This song found popularity in 1958, again as a Twist version in 1962 and then again as the original version in the 1985 film "Pee Wee's Big Adventure". The song became a cult classic and campy song of the late eighties as a result of the bizarre dance routine performed by Pee Wee in a Biker Bar.

Tell Him/Her(Bert Berns a.k.a. Bert Russell) <
Vonda Shepard     The Exciters   Johnny Thunder Ed Townsend Billie Davis(U.K.) Kenny Loggins Josie Cotton Alma Cogan(U.K.) Dean Parrish Laura Branigan Sunny & Cher Hello(U.K.) Cast of Glee Alvin & The Chipmunks The Glitter Band(U.K.) Quentin & Ash(U.K.) Bette Midler Linda Ronstadt Patti Drew Claude Francois(France) Bobby Rydell

The Wonder Of You(Baker Knight) <
Ray Peterson The Platters   Elvis Presley   Ronnie Hilton(U.K.) The Sandpipers Nelson Riddle The Lettermen Ronnie McDowell Sweet Little Band(Argentina) Dennis March(New Zealand) J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet Ricky Valance(U.K.) Owen Gray(Jamaica) Andy Lee Lang(Austria) Carl Perkins Andy Teilman(Netherlands/Indonesia) Foster & Allen(Ireland) Jive Bunny(U.K.) Joey Welz Lisa Dillan(Norway) Johnny Carroll Graham Blvd. The Karaoke Machine

True Love Ways(Buddy Holly & Norman Petty) <
Buddy Holly Martina McBride Peter & Gordon Mickey Gilley Cliff Richard(U.K.) Jackson Browne Skeeter Davis My Morning Jacket Bobby Vee Frank Ifield(Australia) Dick Rivers(France) Ricky/Rick Nelson Jimmy Jones Aaron Watson David Essex,OBE & Catherine Zeta-Jones, CBE(U.K.) The Mavericks Johnny Mathis Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(U.K.) Brock Easterbrook Joey Welz Willie Logan(U.K.) The Fireballs Tommy Allsup Graham Blvd. Hit Crew Masters

(Till) I Kissed You(Don Everly) <
The Everly Brothers Connie Smith Shinehead The Blue Diamonds(Netherlands/Indonesia) Imelda May(Ireland) Jimmy London(Jamaica) Al Campbell(Jamaica) Countdown Singers

Viva Las Vegas*(Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman) <
  Elvis Presley Z Z Top   Bruce Springsteen The Thrills(Ireland) & James Burton(U.S.) Dead Kennedys Ann-

Photo Courtesy of Doug Weber
Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, NV.

Margret Nina Hagen(Germany) The Grascals The Analogs(Poland) Jimmy Buffett Amanda Lear(France) Dread Zeppelin Holly Cole(Canada) LaFrontera(Spain) Vince Neil Lost Children/ a.k.a. Depressed Children Johnny Ramone Pastina Mosh(Mexico) Engelbert Humperdinck(U.K.) The Royal Crown Revue The Misfits Wayne Newton The Residents The Stray Cats Billy Swan The Blues Brothers Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Dolly Parton Mort Shuman Bette Midler Dean Flora DJ Bobo(Switzerland) Lee Rocker Bastard Sons Of Johnny Cash Ohio State University Marching Band Monday Raz Collective The Hit Crew Done Again Doug Church**
[1]*This song is the unofficial anthem for the city of Las Vegas and is the ad hoc fight song for UNLV.
[2]**South Bend, In. Elvis impersonator who performs worldwide and has a CD with this song. He stands in for all the other ETA's (Elvis Tribute Artists) performing around the world.

Walk This Way(Steven Tyler & Joe Perry) <+
Aerosmith Run D.M.C.* Girls Aloud & Sugarbabies(U.K.) Macy Gray Sasha a.k.a. Dick Brave(Germany) Billy Joel & Steven Tyler Hank Williams Jr. Sum 41(Canada) Hayseed Dixie The String Cheese Auburn University Marching Band The Hit Crew DJ Remix Factory

* To learn more about this song by this artist visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #41 on the list.

Why Do Fools Fall In Love(Frankie Lyman, Herman Santiago & Jimmy Merchant) <
Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers Diana Ross The Beach Boys The Overtones(U.K., Ireland & Australia) Chiffons The Diamonds(Canada) The Four Seasons Kenny Rankin Mud(U.K.) The Delltones(Australia) Sha Na Na Jokers Wild(U.K.) Gina Thompson & Mocha Gale Storm Gloria Mann Barry Frank Joni Mitchell(Canada) Voices of Theory Marion Ryan(U.K.) Boyz II Men Alma Cogan(U.K.) The Happenings The Chords The Dovells The Essexs Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story Original London Cast Mary Wells The Washington University Greenleafs Done Again Graham Blvd. Hit Crew

Who's Making Love(Homer Banks, Raymond Jackson, Bettye Crutcher & Don Davis) <
Johnnie Taylor The Blues Brothers Tony Joe White Rufus Thomas Bill Black & Willie Mitchell Young Holt Unlimited The S.O.S. Band The Commodores Ace Cannon Otis Day & the Knights Don Carroll Done Again

Wipe Out(Bob Berryhill, Pat Connolly. Ron Wilson & Jim Fuller) <
The Ventures     Surfaris     Fat Boys & Beach Boys Sandy Nelson The Queers Phish Toy Dolls(U.K.)

Bob Berryhill co-composer
of "Wipe Out" and guitarist
with the Surfaris
performing in Las Vegas

Harlow Wilcox Bert Weedon, OBE(U.K.) The Routers Ray Barretto Bruce Springsteen The Iguanas Gary Hoey Steve Vai The Hit Crew The Beach Boys[60's instrumental] Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers(U.K.) The Challengers Bill Haley Skid Row Johnny Winter Johnny Thunders Mother Of Invention Katrina & The Waves The Big Noise Fred Mollin(Canada) Meco[medley] The Surfriders The Ventures[live in Japan1965] Graham Blvd Jean-Pierre Danel(France) Bill Black's Combo Fendermen Auburn University Marching Band Nookie Edwards[member of The Ventures]

Willie And The Hand Jive(Johnny Otis) <
Johnny Otis   The Strangeloves Eric Clapton(U.K.) Cliff Richard(U.K.) The Grateful Dead George Thorogood Johnny Rivers New Riders Of The Purple Sage Mannish Boys The Tremeloes Sandy Nelson Levon Helm Sha Na Na Johnny Carver Jo Ann Campbell Don Mercedes & The Improvers(Netherlands) Kim Carnes The Band Taj Mahal Sandy Denny The Tremeloes(U.K.) Jo Ann Campbell JGBongoman Bo Diddley The Youngbloods The Flying Burrito Brothers Kenny Vance & the Planotones Billy Fury(U.K.) Graham Blvd. Done Again Hit Crew

Working My Way Back To You(Denny Randell & Sandy Linzer)  <
The Four Seasons     The Spinners   Boyzone(Ireland) Jersey Boys{Four Seasons cover group}* Nancy Boyd(Netherlands) George Nooks(Jamaica) Franz Lambert(Germany) The Love Generation(Sweden) Tiny Tim 50 Guitys of Tommy Garrett Graham Blvd. Done Again Soundalikes
*Numerous groups perform as the "Jersey Boys" around the world in the musical about the Four Seasons of the same name.

Yakety Yak(Leiber & Stoller) <
The Coasters 2 Live Crew   Ray Stevens Boots Randolph The Muppets Bloodstone Shakin' Stevens(U.K.) Wanda Jackson Sha Na Na Danald Duck Frankie Avalon Sandy Nelson Brian Poole & The Tremeloes(U.K.) The Diamonds Ruthless Rap Assassins(U.K.) Smokey Joe's Cafe Original Cast Sam The Sham n& the Pharaohs The Gaylords Bad Manners(U.K.) The Hit Crew Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Mary-Kate & Ashley Olson Esteban The Hollywood Argyles Joe Turner DJ Schwede The Tornadoes[San Bernardino CA. band]

You Give Love A Bad Name(Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, & Desmond Child) <
Bon Jovi*   Atreyu Anastacia Burnell Taylor The Lost Fingers(Canada) Bananarama(U.K.) The Backbeats Demi Lovato Cast Of Glee Mandaryna(Poland) Jax Atreyu Kelly Hanson Radio Cult Davide Svezza(Italy) Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band Florida State University Marching Chiefs The Backbeats Blake Lewis Rockabye Baby Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew Done Again
* To learn more about this song by this artist visit 100 Most Important and Influential American Songs Scroll down to song #123 on the list. It is near the top of the blog.

Young Blood(Doc Pomus,Leiber & Stoller) <
The Coasters Smokey Joe's Cafe Original Cast Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids The Beatles(U.K.) Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders(U.K.) Bed Company(U.K.) Carl Wilson The Righteous Brothers Bruce Willis The Band Jerry Lee Lewis Leon Russell Maurice williams & the Zodiacs Huey "Piano" Smith

Your Mama Don't Dance(Loggins & Messina) <
Poison Loggins & Messina Dr. Hook Y&T Elvis Presley[medley] Brenda Lee Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew

You're All I Need To Get By(Ashford & Simpson) <
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell Method Man & Mary J. Blige[medley] Diana Ross Michael McDonald Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams Dionne Warwick Aretha Franklin Gloria Gaynor Natalie Appleton(Canada) & Bootsy Collins(U.S.) Cast of Glee Melba Moore & Phil Perry Jaye P. Morgan Booker T. & The MG's Kenny Lattimore & Chante Moore Jacob Lusk The Angels Original Broadway Cast - Motown The Musical Paula Atherton Texas(U.K.) Ashford & Simpson Tony Orlando & Dawn Martha Reeves The Funk Brothers Nancy Wilson Kenny Rogers Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew

You Keep Me Hangin' On(Holland, Dozier & Holland) <
The Supremes Vanilla Fudge Kim Wilde(U.K.) Reba McEntire Cast of Glee Aretha Franklin Wilson Pickett Jackie DeShannon Ann Peebles   Human Nature(Australia) Sam Harris Lou Chrisrie Marry Wilson Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers(U.K.) Lauren Alaina The University of Washington Husky Marching Band The London Symphony Orchestra(U.K.) Graham Blvd. The Hit Crew

You Showed Me(Jim McGuinn & Gene Clark) <
The Turtles The Lightning Seeds(U.K.) Salt-n-Pepa Lutricia McNeal The Watson Twins Hannah Fury Byrds Steve Almaas The Johnny Mann Singers The Lettermen Hugo Montenegro Elliot Easton Jim Bashlight The Now Generation Le Coupe Flo & Eddie Hannah Fury Ace Cannon 3 Balls of Fire Enoch Light

YMCA*(Henri Belolo, Jacques Morali & Victor Willis) <
The Village People Minions {Despicable Me 2} Hideki Saijo(Japan) Dancing Queen Kids Dance Express Royal Gigolos[Village People remix]   Gerry & The Pacemakers(U.K.) Columbia Ballroom Orchestra Hit Crew Brotherhood of Man(U.K.) The Agents of O.W.C.A.[altered lyrics] King Diamond Edson Cordeiro(Brazil) The Skunks Super Junior(Korea) William Hung(China) Global DeeJays(Austria) Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band(U.K.)
*The Village People's version remains very popular among DJ's both Club and Mobile and receives a great deal of play. They virtually own this song and there have been numerous remixes.

Songs in waiting

Make You Feel My Love(Bob Dylan)
Adel Garth Brooks Bob Dylan Billy Joel Trisha Yearwood Kelly Clarkson Bryan Ferry(U.K.) Joan Osborne Bianka Moon(Australia) Boy George(U.K.) Jane Harvey

8. Criteria, Formulary & List Ranking

Criteria for making the list.
1. The song must be at least 50% composed by a American.
2. The song must have maintained a residual popularity.
3. The song must have been composed and first recorded no less than 20 (twenty) years ago.
4. Songs were not disqualified due to musical origins thus there are songs with a wide range of music genres as well as song predating The Electrofied Era and Rock 'n' Roll, but have been adapted to Rock.

Formulary for ranking within the list.
A. - Recording artists were broken down into four groups
1. Mega Stars (Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bing Crosby, Elton John, Mariah Carey and others)
2, Super Stars (Britney Spears, Kenny Rogers, The Beach Boys, Cher, The Ventures, Rod Stewart, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and others)
3. Stars of Importance (Andy Williams, The Lettermen, Sarah Vaughn, Harry Connick Jr., Johnny Mathis, Floyd Cramer and others)
4. Lesser artists
5. Songs earned points for renewed popularity in the last 20 (twenty) years.
The first three groups were given points with group one receiving higher points and so on down in descending order. Group four were not given points but were to be used in the event of a tie.

B. - Length of popularity and recent recordings were also factored into the equation.

9. About American Rock Standards
For now the formulary stands, but like Billboard the formula for chart ranking could be tweaked. Why the formulary as it stands was put in place was reasoning the bigger stars sell more music and their material stays in print longer thus the songs reach a larger audience. It also stands to reason if The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Elton John and Madonna all record the song then it will reach an even bigger audience than if just the Beatles recorded it.

Like Pop Standards there are composers which stand out. In Rock's case these are Chuck Berry, Holland, Dozier & Holland, Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman, Leiber & Stoller, Bob Dylan and others. Initially many Pop Standards could trace their origins to Tin Pan Alley (New York City) and for Rock the same could be said of the Brill building (New York City) where the likes of Neil Sedaka, Neil Diamond, Carole King and others called home.

Virtually all of these songs are used as ring tones, workout songs, running/jogging songs, karaoke, pep band/marching band songs, lullaby, children party songs and as generic cover songs. One sign of a Rock Standard is when the song is covered by multiple cover acts (Studio musicians put together to make a series of albums devoted to covers). There are dozens of these groups. Composers, Recording Companies and Recording Artists have seen their music turned into Stage plays/Musicals. Some of these plays have also been turned into movies. These have served to continue the popularity of the songs. Main line orchestras have also taken these songs and turned them into orchestral productions. All of the above serve to not only recognize the continued popularity of these songs but also to propel the songs popularity into the future. Television series and specials frequently use songs from this list for their theme. Motion pictures have incorporated many of these songs into their sound tracks.

Monday, July 30, 2018

100+ Top American Rock Standards