I've been teasing you for the past week with introductions and such. But now we're getting down to business. I won't say too much because it's a long post as it is. Every one of the 64 songs is treasured by many and deserves to be here. That is why I wanted to include background information on all of them (though not pictures, unfortunately) and document their distinct origins. Voters, get to voting; you've got 16 matchups to do! Readers, enjoy these 32 songs before half of them are gone (though it seems impossible to rule any of them out). The results will be published on Friday, then Part Two of the First Round is Monday, May 20th.
(1) Like A Rolling Stone
Written and performed by Bob Dylan, from the album "Highway 61 Revisited". Released as a single in July 1965, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: C major, 6:13
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(16) People Get Ready
Written by Curtis Mayfield and performed by The Impressions, from the album "People Get Ready". Released as a single in early 1965, reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: D flat major, 2:38
(8) Proud Mary
Written by John Fogerty, performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival, from the album "Bayou Country". Released as a single in January 1969, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: D major, 3:07
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Written and performed by James Brown, from the album "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag". Released as a single in June 1965, reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: E major, 2:07
(4) I Want You Back
Written by Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Alphonzo Mizell and Deke Richards, performed by The Jackson 5, from the album "Diana Ross presents The Jackson 5". Released as a single in October 1969, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (One week). Original Key and Duration: A flat major, 2:59
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(13) Gloria
Written by Van Morrison, performed by Them, from the album "The Angry Young Them". Released as a single in July 1964, reached No. 93 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: E major, 2:38
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, performed by The Rolling Stones, from the album "Beggars Banquet". Originally an album track (December 1968) that wasn't released as a single in Europe until 1973, did not chart. Original Key and Duration: E major, 6:18
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(12) Walk On By
Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, performed by Dionne Warwick, from the album "Make Way for Dionne Warwick". Released as a single in April 1964, reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: A minor, 2:55
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, performed by The Beatles, from the double A-side single with "Penny Lane" and later "Magical Mystery Tour". Released as a single in February 1967, reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: B flat major, 4:05
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(14) Gimmie Shelter
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, performed by The Rolling Stones, from the album "Let It Bleed". Released through the album in December 1969, not released as a single. Original Key and Duration: C sharp major, 4:37
Written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher, performed by The Beach Boys, from the album "Pet Sounds". Released as a single in July 1966, reached No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: E major, 2:51
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(11) Runaway
Written by Del Shannon and Max Crook, performed by Del Shannon, from the album "Runaway". Released as a single in February 1961, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (Four weeks). Original Key and Duration: B flat minor, 2:20
Written by Mark James, performed by Elvis Presley, from the single "Suspicious Minds" w/ b-side "You'll Think of Me". Released as a single in August 1969, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (One week). Original Key and Duration: G major, 4:22
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(10) Yesterday
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, performed by The Beatles, from the album "Help!". Released as a single in September 1965, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (Four weeks). Original Key and Duration: F major, 2:03
Written by Pete Townshend, performed by The Who, from the album "My Generation". Released as a U.S. single in November 1965, reached No. 74 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: G major, 3:18
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Written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson, performed by Roy Orbison, from the album "Lonely and Blue". Released as a single in May 1960, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: F major, 2:24
Written by Otis Redding, performed by Aretha Franklin, from the album "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You". Released as a single in April 1967, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (Two weeks). Original Key and Duration: C major, 2:29
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(16) Help!
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, performed by The Beatles, from the album "Help!". Released as a single in July 1965, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (Three weeks). Original Key and Duration: A major, 2:18
(8) House of the Rising Sun
Written by Unknown (Traditional), performed by The Animals, from the album "The Animals". Released as a single in August 1964 (U.S.), reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (Three weeks). Original Key and Duration: A minor, 4:29
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(9) Whole Lotta Love
Written by John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and Willie Dixon, performed by Led Zeppelin, from the album "Led Zeppelin II". Released as a single in November 1969, reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: E major, 5:33
(4) River Deep, Mountain High
Written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector, performed by Ike and Tina Turner, from the album "River Deep, Mountain High". Released as a single in May 1966, reached No. 88 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: B flat major, 3:40
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(13) For What It's Worth
Written by Stephen Stills, performed by Buffalo Springfield, from the album "Buffalo Springfield". Released as a single in January 1967, reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: E major, 2:37
(5) Hey Jude
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, performed by The Beatles, from the single "Hey Jude" w/ b-side "Revolution". Released as a single in August 1968, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (Nine weeks). Original Key and Duration: F major, 7:11
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(12) Will You Love Me Tomorrow
Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, performed by The Shirelles, from the album "Tonight's The Night". Released as a single in November 1960, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (Two weeks). Original Key and Duration: C major, 2:43
(3) You Really Got Me
Written by Ray Davies, performed by The Kinks, from the album "Kinks". Released as a single in August 1964, reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: G minor, 2:14
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(14) A Whiter Shade of Pale
Written by Gary Brooker, Keith Reid and Matthew Fisher, performed by Procol Harum, from the album "Procol Harum". Released as a single in May 1967, reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: C major, 4:03
(6) Jumpin' Jack Flash
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, performed by The Rolling Stones, from the single :Jumpin' Jack Flash" w/ b-side "Child of the Moon". Released as a single in June 1968, reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: B major, 3:42
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(11) Brown Eyed Girl
Written and performed by Van Morrison, from the album "Blowin' Your Mind!". Released as a single in June 1967, reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: G major, 3:03
(7) Light My Fire
Written and performed by The Doors, from the album "The Doors". Released as a single in April 1967, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (Three weeks). Original Key and Duration: A minor, 7:05
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(10) My Girl
Written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, performed by The Temptations, from the "The Temptations Sing Smokey". Released as a single in December 1964, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (One week). Original Key: C major, 2:59
(2) I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, performed by Marvin Gaye, from the album "In The Groove". Released as a single in October 1968, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (Seven weeks). Original Key and Duration: E flat minor, 3:16
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(15) Crazy
Written by Willie Nelson, performed by Patsy Cline, from the album "Showcase With The Jordanaires". Released as a single in October 1961, reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Original Key and Duration: B flat major, 2:41
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