Song: Mama's Little Helper
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Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13olfeD026g
Quick Thoughts: How could a band formed in 1962 still be going strong? If you ask American music critic Robert Palmer, their "remarkable endurance" stems from being "rooted in traditional verities, in rhythm-and-blues and soul music" while "more ephemeral pop fashions have come and gone". Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, this song deals with the sudden popularity of Valium ,a mild tranquilizer used by housewives, and the ease of obtaining it from their doctors. Mother's Little Helper was released as a single in the U.S. in 1966 and has since been covered by various bands, including
Mexican rock band, Los Ovnis, from the 1960's. (here is link to that cover in Spanish http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uA03CG6f70)
Ranking from Original "Top 1000" List: 903
Added to my Personal List? YES
Total Songs Added to Final List: 48
For upcoming concerts: They just ended a tour that wrapped up in England. I hope I get to see them someday. http://www.rollingstones.com/
Having grown up listening to mostly hip-hop, R&B, some alternative, and all sorts of music in Spanish, I decided it was time to give myself a personal survey of Rock music. My friend BJ Swanner compiled a "Top 1000 Rock Song List", aggregated from several "Top Lists". As I go through all 1,000 songs, I'll be creating my own list, sharing a brief post like this for all the songs that will make my final list. I will not be ranking the songs that make it to my final list.....for now.
Twitter: @jimmythelion
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