1. Someday Soon – Judy Collins – In the late 70s I used to work in a bar on East 39th and we had a folk singer who played for tips and this song always got a ton of money. As much a teen fantasy as anything Swift has ever come up with and a reminder of a time less innocent.
2. Different Drum – The Stone Poneys – This was her other biggie.
3. Never Live Without You – Adam Brand – Punchy country with a tinge of Hawaii in the steel guitar.
4. Smells Like Teen Spirit – The Muppets Barbershop Quartet – Better on record than on the movies (maybe because I'd convinced myself there was gonna be a Muppet Cobain). Best moment, the reaction to "dirty word".
5.Checkout Time – Nick Lowe – Best song off the last album looks to the inevitable.
6. There Are Listed Buildings – Los Campesinos – The last great moment.
7. Resolution – Steve Wynn And The Miracle Three – Dream Syndicater still pretty great on first song off 2010s' album.
8. Massive Nights – The Hold Steady – Massive song.
9. Runaway – Silverstein
10. I'm Gonna Run To You – Bridget Mendler – Who wrote this? Great pop song.