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- I Want You To Want Me (LIVE) by Cheap Trick (1979) This is, in my mind, the undisputed king of the genre. At least, the live version is. Pay no mind to the mundane studio version.
- Just What I Needed by The Cars (1978) This perfect song would also top my list of best new wave songs, rock songs, and The Cars songs. But the crunchy guitars and singalong chorus solidify this as a power pop song at its core, despite the new-wavy synthesizers.
- Couldn’t I Just Tell You by Todd Rundgren (1972) Todd Rundgren wasn’t content with playing all the instruments on his breakthrough 1972 album Something/Anything?.
- September Gurls by Big Star (1974) This isn’t my favorite Big Star song, but it certainly fits the power pop mold the best. Those jangly guitars, the slightly fuzzy lead, and the high-pitched yearning vocals have made this one of the band’s most prevailing songs.
Nov 15, 2008 · Criteria: These top 100 Power Pop Songs were chosen for best exemplifying the genre, along with their popularity among genre fans, impact on the genre, and overall quality. Definition: "Power Pop" refers to straightforward, jangly, guitar-based pop songs with little pretension or irony. The genre has its roots in the mid-60s but was not defined ...
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May 13, 2020 · 12 Essential Lesser-Known Power-Pop Songs. You already listen to Cheap Trick, Big Star and the Raspberries. Now hear a dozen irresistibly upbeat tunes by smaller bands made between 1977 and 1983 ...
- "No Matter What" by Badfinger (1970) The original power pop foursome. Although the "Beatle clone" comparisons grew tiresome, there was some truth to the hype.
- "Go All The Way" by The Raspberries (1972) How does one of the best air-guitar riffs in rock sit alongside those gorgeous angelic harmonies? It's a neat trick that takes us to pop heaven every time.
- "Surrender" by Cheap Trick (1978) The folks who brought us the full length power pop staple Live At The Budokan also gave us this swirling anthem to teenage rebellion.
- "In The Street" by Big Star (1972) The late great Alex Chilton got his start in the mid '60s fronting The Box Tops as a 17-year-old, showing off his best Joe Cocker impression on hits like "The Letter".
150 Best Power Pop Songs. A list by MagazineHitori. Categories: All Time, Songs ... Airport: The Motor's Greatest Hits (1995) [Compilation] The Motors / Airport (1978)
Dec 20, 2019 · Here, Cook guides us through his essential power pop playlist. Check out his recent single, Every Flower I See, at the bottom of the page. 1. Andre Cymone - Voice On The Radio. "From Prince's MNPLS funk crew. We all know those dudes do what they do better than anyone and that includes power pop.
Oct 11, 2012 · XTC’s music was too anxious and arty on the whole to belong in the genre, but songs like “Life Begins At The Hop” and “Generals And Majors” have a power-pop kick (and the band did work ...
