Tori Amos, "Winter"

Tori Amos is a badass.  That's all I've got.  Thanks.

Bob Welch & Stevie Nicks, "Ebony Eyes"

This is one of so many classic rock songs that I recognize but have no idea how actually sang them.  And now I know...Bill Walsh!  Ooops, Bob Welch.

Billy Joel, "Piano Man"

Oddly enough, this is exactly how I envisioned his lyrics.

Candyman, "Knockin' Boots"

Kids, this is exactly what 1990 looked like.

Martha & The Vandellas, "Dancing In The Street"

This is my preferred version of this song--not the tragic sadness that is the Jagger/Bowie version.  There should be a day of mourning for that crap.  Anyway, this... this is the good stuff.

Harry Nilsson, "Everybody's Talkin'"

I have a much greater appreciation for Harry Nilsson after watching a documentary about him this weekend.  "Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everyone Talkin' About Him?)" is a great movie that's well-worth a watch.

Sinead O'Connor, "Nothing Compares 2 U"

I didn't realize that Prince wrote this song.  Now that I know, it does kind of sound like him.

Also, what ever happened to Sinead O'Connor?  Ripping up a picture of the pope on Saturday Night Live probably has a way of creating a speed bump in one's career.

KISS, "Rock & Roll All Nite"

I'll be honest: I don't get it.  Never have.  But whatever... they're having a good time, people like them, and I'm in support of rock & rolling all night and partying every day--so enjoy:

Pearl Jam, "Black"

I think of this song as the Gen X version of the Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black."  Both good songs about embracing the dark side (at least according to my half-baked interpretation).

Survivor, "The Search Is Over"

Honestly, how many tunnels and stretches of sidewalk does this guy need to walk to realize that he needs to get back home to the thin blond woman rolling around in silk sheets?  I guess that's part of the search.

Cher, "If I Could Turn Back Time"

Hopefully one of those helpful, enthusiastic sailors can help Cher find her pants.

Kelly Clarkson, "Breakaway"

This is the title track to Kelly Clarkson's second album, which -- and this is certainly up for debate -- I think is one of the more empowering female rock albums of the '00s.  Lots of good songs, and she had a lot of success with them.  I don't feel bad being a man in my 30s and listening to this album without irony.

Washed Out, "Feel It All Around"

The IFC indie show "Portlandia" has a lot going for it -- but one of my favorite parts of the show is unfortunately not made in Portland; the opening credits music is by Washed Out, a Southern band.  But the music totally feels like a warm, breezy summer's day in Portland -- a sound reminiscent of the band Air.

New Kids On The Block, "You've Got It (The Right Stuff)"

I actually went to one of their concerts.  My parents bought the tickets six months before the concert, and in that time, I went from loving NKOTB to hating NKOTB.  I still feel badly about that...

Van McCoy, "The Hustle"

There are worse ways to pass the time than watching these folks do The Hustle.  Honestly, it's like watching a Zamboni.  So many things happened in the world in the past four minutes, but this song temporarily turned my brain into pudding.

Justin Bieber, "Baby"

Kids still go bowling?  That's refreshing to see.  I thought kids these days just smoked salvia and drank Four Loko with their friends on Facebook.  Kids still use Facebook, right?  I never know.  The only Lindsay Lohan they've ever known is a coked-up, angry one.

Also nice to see Ludacris keeping it rated G for this video.

Death Cab For Cutie, "Long Division"

I went through a bit of a DCFC phase last year, but I still like their stuff.  This is a good one that still has legs.

"Weird Al" Yankovic, "Fat"

I'm very excited that "Weird Al" videos are now available to embed.  I grew up listening to this stuff.  He probably doesn't get enough credit for his work.

Thor, "Keep The Dogs Away"

Dogs seem to be attracted to eating puke, so it may be tough to keep them away from Thor.  Also, be sure to wait until the end of the video to see what excites these dogs the most: The end of a Thor video.

Rick Dees, "Disco Duck"

There is no Hell.  There is only Disco Duck.

Rush, "Tom Sawyer"

A buddy of mine in high school said that everyone goes through a Rush phase at some point in their lives.  It hasn't happened to me quite yet--but I'll be darned if this isn't a good song.

The Doobie Brothers, "Long Train Runnin'"

If you've never been to a classic rock concert, this is exactly what one looks and sounds like.  It's pretty awesome.  I mean, this vid is missing a few cutaway shots of people rolling around in their own barf, but otherwise, it's pretty genuine.

Peter Frampton, "Do You Feel Like We Do"

Heard this on the radio on the way home tonight.  Just a classic.  And when he pulls out the voice box thing and the crowd loses its mind... so good.

The White Stripes, "The Hardest Button To Button"

RIP, The White Stripes.  Great band.  Had the chance to see them about five years ago at The Hollywood Bowl in L.A. and it was magical.  It's not a huge surprise, since Jack White has been so involved in other projects -- but it's still the end of an era.

Here's one of their classic videos (even parodied on "The Simpsons"!)

Chrisman, "Rap Attack"

"It's a Rap Attack."  That, it is.  But at least the black & white presentation gives it kind of an Ingmar Bergman vibe, right?

Scissor Sisters, "Whole New Way"

I'm currently hooked on this song.  I especially enjoy the Bee Gees thing going on in the chorus.