1. Jump – Van Halen – Everybody sees "Thriller as being the start of 21st century pop. And it was -or at least it was half of the start of 21st century pop. Here is the other half. Michael added metal to pop, Van halen added pop to metal. Between the two, the after shocks are still being felt.
2. All The Rowboats – Regina Spektor – What to do with art?
3.Save Me Jesus – Bobby Thomas – I think Craig Finn said the Byrds used to play it.
4. A Little Bit me, A Little Bit You – The Monkees – Dunno about on record, but live he was excellent on the marracas.
5. Super Bass – Nicki Minaj – She didn't write the song but the rap? I dunno.
6. Born At Zero – Deer Tick – One of the songs of the year
7. Get Him Back – Fiona Apple
8. Celebration – Kool And the Gang – Listen to the bass part.
9.Lord Only Knows – Beck – Yeah, no, he can't do this any more.
10. She Hangs Out – The Monkees – Highlight of Davy's show.