Category: Songs

Music performances and song posts, excluding books and movies.

Simple Man — Lynyrd Skynyrd

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This one is dedicated to our veterans: the men and women who served, the families who stood beside them, and those still finding their footing after coming home. “Simple Man” carries a message that reaches beyond generations. Beneath that unmistakable guitar and heartfelt voice is a reminder...

Under Pressure — Queen & David Bowie

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Queen and David Bowie created Under Pressure together in 1981, built on John Deacon's unforgettable bass line and Freddie Mercury and Bowie trading vocals. This WeRockTV remix pairs the song with Ron Paul, recalling our early roots in liberty and free markets. Seen through a Christian lens, Queen...

Tom Sawyer — Rush

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Tom Sawyer opened Rush's 1981 album Moving Pictures with Neil Peart's thunderous drums and Geddy Lee's synthesizer growl. Its lyrics describe a modern-day warrior with a fiercely independent mind. Our WeRockTV remix pairs the song with footage from Occupy Wall Street. Seen through a Christian...

The Spirit of Radio — Rush

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Some songs capture the feeling of turning on the radio and discovering exactly what you needed to hear. Rush’s “The Spirit of Radio” turns that experience into something electric. The opening guitar figure sparkles like a signal coming alive. Alex Lifeson’s guitar, Geddy Lee’s bass and...

Waiting on a Friend — The Rolling Stones

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There is something beautiful about a Rolling Stones song that slows everything down and makes room for friendship. “Waiting on a Friend” has that easy, welcoming groove that never seems to wear out. The guitar shimmers, the rhythm settles comfortably into place, and the saxophone gives the...

Surfin’ Bird — The Trashmen

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Surfin' Bird by The Trashmen, a garage band from Minneapolis, hit the charts in 1963 by mashing up two songs by The Rivingtons. It is loud, ridiculous, and joyful, with that wild, unforgettable growl: the bird is the word. My first band song was Surfin' Bird, playing with the Hitchcocks at DKE....

Down Under — Men at Work

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From Men at Work's 1981 album Business as Usual, Down Under became a worldwide hit. Colin Hay's quirky vocals, a bouncy reggae groove, and Greg Ham's famous flute line made it the sound of Australia for a generation. Men at Work takes me back to the eighties: friends, radios, questionable dancing,...

By His Word — Janny Grein

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Janny Grein's By His Word is a gentle, worshipful song about the power and permanence of God's word. Her clear, warm voice and simple arrangement let the message shine, carrying a quiet confidence that has encouraged many believers for decades. Janny Grein brings me back to Scripture amid the...

Message in a Bottle — The Police

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From The Police's 1979 album Reggatta de Blanc, Message in a Bottle became their first number one hit in the UK. Andy Summers's famous arpeggio riff, Sting's bass and voice, and Stewart Copeland's drums make it a masterpiece. We played this in the eighties, and that guitar stretch kept our hands...