Greatest Lists

Season 2b The Final Episode

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:28:18 -0600

Our final show where we countdown the last three positions in our countdown of the top 25 guitar solos of the 80’s. Eric is joined by a special guest host, Mickey Yarber, from The Retro Network.

#3 “Beat It” from Michael Jackson (and Eddie Van Halen):

⁠https://songwhip.com/michael-jackson/beat-it⁠

#2 “Cult of Personality” from Living Colour:

⁠https://songwhip.com/living-colour/cult-of-personality⁠

#1’s “Sweet Child O Mine” and “Paradise City” from Guns N Roses:

⁠https://songwhip.com/guns-n-roses/sweet-child-o-mine⁠

⁠https://songwhip.com/guns-n-roses/paradise-city⁠

We also have some honorable mention songs for this season!

The first is “It Would Take A Strong Strong Man” from Rick Astley":

⁠https://songwhip.com/rick-astley/it-would-take-a-strong-strong-man⁠

The second is “Home Sweet Home” from Motley Crue:

⁠https://songwhip.com/motley-crue/home-sweet-home⁠

The final honorable mention song is “Purple Rain” from Prince:

⁠https://songwhip.com/prince/purple-rain⁠

Follow us on Twitter, @GreatestLists, and give us your feedback on this episode's song choice! You can also stream episodes from your browser at our website → ⁠https://www.greatestlistspodcast.com/⁠

Season 2b #4 "Hot For Teacher" from Van Halen

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #4 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Jason. He chose "Hot For Teacher" from Van Halen. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/van-halen/hot-for-teacher⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Drop Dead Legs":

⁠https://songwhip.com/van-halen/drop-dead-legs⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "I'll Wait":

⁠https://songwhip.com/van-halen/ill-wait⁠

This week's third bonus bonus song is "House of Pain":

⁠https://songwhip.com/van-halen/house-of-pain⁠

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Season 2b #5 "Mr. Scary" from Dokken

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #5 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Eric. He chose "Mr. Scary" from Dokken. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/dokken/mr-scary⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Without Warning/Tooth & Nail":

⁠https://songwhip.com/dokken/without-warning⁠

⁠https://songwhip.com/dokken/tooth-and-nail-2⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "In My Dreams":

⁠https://songwhip.com/dokken/in-my-dreams⁠

This week's third bonus bonus song is "Kiss of Death":

⁠https://songwhip.com/dokken/kiss-of-death⁠

This week's fourth bonus bonus song is "Cry of The Gypsy":

⁠https://songwhip.com/dokken/cry-of-the-gypsy⁠

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Season 2b #6 "Tom Sawyer" from Rush

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0500

This week's #7 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Jason. He chose "Tom Sawyer" from Rush. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/rush/tom-sawyer⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Red Barchetta":

⁠https://songwhip.com/rush/red-barchetta⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "YYZ":

⁠https://songwhip.com/rush/yyz⁠

This week's third bonus bonus song is "Limelight:

⁠https://songwhip.com/rush/limelight⁠

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Special Announcement

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Your donation would be greatly appreciated:

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S2b #7 "Bark At The Moon" from Ozzy Osbourne

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #7 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Eric. He chose "Bark At The Moon" from Ozzy Osbourne. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/ozzy-osbourne/bark-at-the-moon⁠

Link to full Badlands albums on YouTube:

Badlands - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW7cHeKrm4A⁠

Voodoo Highway -⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jn79UA5O4I⁠

Jake E Lee guitar clinic - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2akLS8kmRjU⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Centre of Eternity":

⁠https://songwhip.com/ozzy-osbourne/centre-of-eternity⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Lightning Strikes":

⁠https://songwhip.com/ozzy-osbourne/lightning-strikes⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Shot In The Dark":

⁠https://songwhip.com/ozzy-osbourne/shot-in-the-dark⁠

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S2b Bonus Show - Top 10 Albums of 1983

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Jason and Eric celebrate the music of 1983 by choosing their personal top five albums from that year. Listen to get the scoop on each album and their history with each. To find their favorite album cuts on your favorite music service, use the link below:

Jason's #5: "Saved By Zero" from The Fixx and their album Reach The Beach

⁠https://songwhip.com/the-fixx/savedbyzero⁠

Eric's #5: "Strike Zone" from Loverboy and their album Keep It Up

⁠https://songwhip.com/loverboy/strike-zone⁠

Jason's #4: "No Sign of Yesterday" from Men At Work and their album Cargo

⁠https://songwhip.com/men-at-work/no-sign-of-yesterday⁠

Eric's #4: "Union of The Snake" from Duran Duran and their album Seven & The Ragged Tiger

⁠https://songwhip.com/duran-duran/union-of-the-snake⁠

Jason's #3: "Send Her My Love" from Journey and their album Frontiers

⁠https://songwhip.com/journey/send-her-my-love⁠

Eric's #3: "Too Late For Love" from Def Leppard and their album Pyromania

⁠https://songwhip.com/def-leppard/too-late-for-love⁠

Jason's #2: "I Need You Tonight" from ZZ Top and their album Eliminator

⁠https://songwhip.com/zz-top/ineedyoutonight⁠

Eric's #2: "Slick Black Cadillac" from Quiet Riot and their album Metal Health

⁠https://songwhip.com/quiet-riot/slick-black-cadillac⁠

Jason's #1: "Synchronicity II" from The Police and their album Synchronicity

⁠https://songwhip.com/the-police/synchronicity-ii⁠

Eric's #1: "(You Can Still) Rock In America" from Night Ranger and their album Midnight Madness

⁠https://songwhip.com/night-ranger/you-can-still-rock-in-america⁠

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S2b #8 "Love In An Elevator" from Aerosmith

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #8 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Jason. He chose "Love In An Elevator" from Aerosmith. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠⁠https://songwhip.com/aerosmith/going-down-love-in-an-elevator⁠⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Last Child":

⁠⁠https://songwhip.com/aerosmith/last-child⁠⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Back In The Saddle":

⁠⁠https://songwhip.com/aerosmith/backinthesaddle⁠⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Permanent Vacation":

⁠⁠https://songwhip.com/aerosmith/permanentvacation⁠⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Voodoo Medicine Man":

⁠⁠https://songwhip.com/aerosmith/hoodoo-voodoo-medicine-man⁠⁠

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S2b #9 "Satch Boogie" from Joe Satriani

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #9 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Eric. He chose "Satch Boogie" from Joe Satriani. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/joe-satriani/satch-boogie⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Always With Me, Always With You":

⁠https://songwhip.com/joe-satriani/always-with-me-always-with-you⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Big Bad Moon":

⁠https://songwhip.com/joe-satriani/big-bad-moon⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Flying In A Blue Dream":

⁠https://songwhip.com/joe-satriani/flying-in-a-blue-dream⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Crowd Chant":

⁠https://songwhip.com/joe-satriani/crowd-chant⁠

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S2b #10 "Crazy Train" from Ozzy Osbourne

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #10 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Jason. He chose "Crazy Train" from Ozzy Osbourne. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/ozzy-osbourne/crazy-train⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Mr. Crowley":

⁠https://songwhip.com/ozzy-osbourne/mrcrowley⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Flying High Again":

⁠https://songwhip.com/ozzy-osbourne/flyinghighagain⁠

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S2b #11 "Play With Me" from Extreme

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #11 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Eric. He chose "Play With Me" from Extreme. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/extreme/play-with-me⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Mutha (Don't Wanna Go To School Today)":

⁠https://songwhip.com/extreme/mutha-dont-wanna-go-to-school-today⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Kid Ego":

⁠https://songwhip.com/extreme/kid-ego⁠

This week's third bonus bonus song is "Rise":

⁠https://songwhip.com/extreme/rise2023⁠

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S2b #12 "Back In Black" from AC/DC

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #12 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Jason. He chose "Back In Black" from AC/DC. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/acdc/back-in-black⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "You Shook Me All Night Long":

⁠https://songwhip.com/acdc/you-shook-me-all-night-long⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)":

⁠https://songwhip.com/acdc/for-those-about-to-rock-we-salute-you⁠

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S2b #13 "Summertime Girls" from Y&T

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #13 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Jason. He chose "Summertime Girls" from Y&T. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/yandt/summertime-girls-studio-version1985⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Mean Streak":

⁠https://songwhip.com/yandt/mean-streak⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Your Mama Don't Dance":

⁠https://songwhip.com/yandt/your-mama-dont-dance⁠

This week's third bonus bonus song is "Storm":

⁠https://songwhip.com/davemeniketti/storm⁠

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S2b #14 "Pride and Joy" From Stevie Ray Vaughan

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #14 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Jason. He chose "Pride and Joy" From Stevie Ray Vaughan. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/stevie-ray-vaughan/prideandjoy⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Texas Flood":

⁠https://songwhip.com/stevie-ray-vaughan-and-double-trouble/texas-flood1983⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Couldn't Stand The Weather":

⁠https://songwhip.com/stevie-ray-vaughan/couldnt-stand-the-weather⁠

This week's third bonus bonus song is "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)":

⁠https://songwhip.com/stevie-ray-vaughan-and-double-trouble/voodoo-child-slight-return⁠

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S2b #15 "Shake It Up" from The Cars

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #15 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Eric. He chose "Shake It Up" from The Cars. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/the-cars/shake-it-up-2⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "My Best Friend's Girl":

⁠https://songwhip.com/the-cars/my-best-friends-girl⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Don'tcha Stop":

⁠https://songwhip.com/the-cars/dont-cha-stop⁠

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S2b #16 "Sharp Dressed Man" from ZZ Top

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #16 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Jason. He chose "Sharp Dressed Man" from ZZ Top. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/zz-top/sharpdressedman⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Gimme All Your Lovin'":

⁠https://songwhip.com/zz-top/gimme-all-your-lovin1983⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Planet of Women":

⁠https://songwhip.com/zz-top/planet-of-women⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Rough Boy":

⁠https://songwhip.com/zz-top/roughboy⁠

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S2b Bonus Show - Huey Lewis & The News Anniversary Episode

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Jason and Eric celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album Sports from Huey Lewis & The News. Hear their history with the album and a track by track review.

Find Sports in your favorite music app by visiting this Songwhip link → https://songwhip.com/huey-lewis-and-the-news/sports-2

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S2b #17 "(You Can Still) Rock In America" from Night Ranger

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #17 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Eric. He chose "(You Can Still) Rock In America" from Night Ranger. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/night-ranger/you-can-still-rock-in-america⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Touch of Madness":

⁠https://songwhip.com/night-ranger/touch-of-madness⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Here She Comes Again":

⁠https://songwhip.com/night-ranger/here-she-comes-again⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Heart's Away":

⁠https://songwhip.com/night-ranger/hearts-away⁠

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S2b #18 "Rock You Like A Hurricane" from The Scorpions

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #18 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Jason. He chose "Rock You Like A Hurricane" from The Scorpions. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/scorpions/rock-you-like-a-hurricane⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "No One Like You":

⁠https://songwhip.com/scorpions/noonelikeyou⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Blackout":

⁠https://songwhip.com/scorpions/blackout-2⁠

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S2b #19 "Little Fighter" from White Lion

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #19 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Eric. He chose "Little Fighter" from White Lion. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/white-lion/little-fighter⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Sweet Little Loving":

⁠https://songwhip.com/white-lion/sweetlittleloving⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Goin' Home Tonight":

⁠https://songwhip.com/white-lion/goin-home-tonight⁠

This week's third bonus bonus song is "If My Mind Is Evil":

⁠https://songwhip.com/white-lion/if-my-mind-is-evil⁠

Weekend Wankshop #248: White Lion "Little Fighter" solo breakdown:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd_a17FE6vU

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S2b #20 "Lay Your Hands On Me" from Bon Jovi

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #20 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Jason. He chose "Lay Your Hands On Me" from Bon Jovi. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/bon-jovi/lay-your-hands-on-me⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Raise Your Hands":

⁠https://songwhip.com/bon-jovi/raise-your-hands⁠

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Born To Be My Baby":

⁠https://songwhip.com/bon-jovi/born-to-be-my-baby

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S2b: #21 "Nothing You Can Do About It" from Richard Marx

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #21 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Eric. He chose "Nothing You Can Do About It" from Richard Marx and Steve Lukather. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/richard-marx/nothin-you-can-do-about-it⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Streets of Pain":

⁠https://songwhip.com/richard-marx/streets-of-pain⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Running With The Night":

⁠https://songwhip.com/lionel-richie/running-with-the-night⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "All Right":

⁠https://songwhip.com/christopher-cross/all-right⁠

S2b: #22 "Turn Up The Radio" from Autograph

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0500

This week's #22 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Jason. He chose "Turn Up The Radio" from Autograph. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

https://songwhip.com/autograph/turnuptheradio⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Send Her To Me":

⁠https://songwhip.com/autograph/send-her-to-me-demo-version⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Turn Up The Radio (Acoustic)":

⁠https://songwhip.com/autograph/turn-up-the-radio-unplugged⁠

S2b #23 "Easy Lover" from Philip Bailey and Phil Collins

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #23 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Eric. He chose "Easy Lover" from Philip Bailey and Phil Collins. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

⁠https://songwhip.com/philip-bailey/easy-lover1984⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Determined":

⁠https://songwhip.com/daryl-stuermer/determined⁠

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Breaking Point":

⁠https://songwhip.com/daryl-stuermer/breaking-point⁠

S2b #24 "I Want A New Drug" from Huey Lewis & The News

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #24 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Jason. He chose "I Want A New Drug" from Huey Lewis & The News. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/huey-lewis-and-the-news/iwantanewdrug

This week's first bonus bonus song is "If This Is It":
https://songwhip.com/huey-lewis-and-the-news/ifthisisit

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Walking On A Thin Line":
https://songwhip.com/huey-lewis-and-the-news/walking-on-a-thin-line1983

S2b #25 "Love Somebody" from Rick Springfield

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #25 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 80's comes from Eric. He chose "Love Somebody" by Rick Springfield. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/rick-springfield/love-somebody-from-hard-to-hold-original-soundtrack

This week's first bonus bonus song is "One Reason (To Believe)":
https://songwhip.com/rick-springfield/one-reason-to-believe

This week's first bonus bonus song is "The Devil That You Know":
https://songwhip.com/rick-springfield/the-devil-that-you-know

S2 Midseason Bonus Show - Honorable Mentions

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0500

S2 Midseason Bonus Show - Honorable Mentions

At the midway point of season 2, Jason and Eric look back on the 90's Guitar Solo list and present some of their honorable mentions. They also talk about the passing of Tina Turner and the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductees for 2023.

Follow us on Twitter, @GreatestLists, and give us your feedback on this episode's song choice! You can also stream episodes from your browser at our website → https://www.greatestlistspodcast.com/

S2a #1 "Alive" by Pearl Jam

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #1 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Jason. He chose "Alive" by Pearl Jam. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/pearl-jam/alive-1991

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Say Hello 2 Heaven" by Temple of The Dog:
https://songwhip.com/temple-of-the-dog/say-hello-2-heaven-1990

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Go" From Pearl Jam:
https://songwhip.com/pearl-jam/go1993

S2a #2 "Poundcake" by Van Halen

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 09 May 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #2 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Eric. He chose "Poundcake" by Van Halen. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/van-halen/poundcake1991

This week's first bonus bonus song is "316":
https://songwhip.com/van-halen/316

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Respect The Wind":
https://songwhip.com/eddievanhalen/respect-the-wind

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Baluchitherium":
https://songwhip.com/van-halen/baluchitherium

Follow us on Twitter, @GreatestLists, and give us your feedback on this episode's song choice! You can also stream episodes from your browser at our website → https://www.greatestlistspodcast.com/

S2a #3 "November Rain" by Guns N' Roses

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #4 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Jason. He chose "November Rain" by Guns N Roses. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/guns-n-roses/november-rain

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Beggars and Hangers On":
https://songwhip.com/slashs-snakepit/beggars-and-hangerson

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Fall To Pieces":
https://songwhip.com/velvet-revolver/fall-to-pieces

S2a #4 "Summer Song" by Joe Satriani

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 02 May 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #4 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Jason. He chose "Summer Song" by Joe Satriani. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/joe-satriani/summersong

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Raspberry Jam":
https://songwhip.com/joe-satriani/raspberry-jam-deltav

This week's first bonus bonus song is "If I Could Fly":
https://songwhip.com/joe-satriani/if-i-could-fly

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Give It Up":
https://songwhip.com/squares2/give-it-up

S2a #5 "No More Tears" by Ozzy Osbourne

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #5 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Jason. He chose "No More Tears" by Ozzy Osbourne. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/ozzy-osbourne/no-more-tears

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Mama, I'm Coming Home":
https://songwhip.com/ozzy-osbourne/mama-im-coming-home

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Lost Prayer":
https://songwhip.com/zakk-wylde/lost-prayer

S2a #6 "The Audience Is Listening" by Steve Vai

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #6 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Eric. He chose "The Audience Is Listening" by Steve Vai. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/steve-vai/the-audience-is-listening

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Bad Horsie":
https://songwhip.com/steve-vai/bad-horsie

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Little Alligator":
https://songwhip.com/steve-vai/little-alligator

S2a #7 "Enter Sandman" by Metallica

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #7 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Jason. He chose "Enter Sandman" by Metallica. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/metallica/enter-sandman1991

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Sad But True":
https://songwhip.com/metallica/sad-but-true-remastered

This week's second bonus bonus song is "Wherever I May Roam":
https://songwhip.com/metallica/wherever-i-may-roam-remastered

Follow us on Twitter @GreatestLists and give us your feedback on this episode's song choice! You can also stream episodes from your browser at our website → https://www.greatestlistspodcast.com/

S2a #8 "Cliffs of Dover" by Eric Johnson

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #8 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Jason. He chose "Cliffs of Dover" by Eric Johnson. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/eric-johnson/cliffs-of-dover-instrumental

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Trademark":
https://songwhip.com/eric-johnson/trademark-instrumental

This week's first bonus bonus song is "Nothing Can Keep Me From You":
https://songwhip.com/eric-johnson/nothing-can-keep-me-from-you

S2a #9 "Them Bones" by Alice In Chains

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #9 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Jason. He chose "Them Bones" by Alice In Chains. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/aliceinchains/them-bones

This week's bonus song is "I Stay Away":
https://songwhip.com/aliceinchains/i-stay-away

S2a #10 "Feed My Frankenstein" by Alice Cooper

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #10 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Eric. He chose "Feed My Frankenstein" by Alice Cooper featuring Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/alice-cooper/feed-my-frankenstein

This week's first bonus song is "Little By Little":
https://songwhip.com/alice-cooper/little-by-little

S2a #11 "Crazy" by Aerosmith

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #11 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Jason. He chose "Crazy" by Aerosmith. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/aerosmith/crazy

This week's first bonus song is "Cryin'":
https://songwhip.com/aerosmith/cryin

This week's second bonus song is "Pink":
https://songwhip.com/aerosmith/pink

S2a #12 "All I Want" by Lynch Mob

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #12 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Eric. He chose "All I Want" by Lynch Mob. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/lynch-mob/all-i-want

This week's first bonus song is "Love Power From The Mama Head":
https://songwhip.com/george-lynch/love-power-from-the-mama-head

This week's second bonus song is "For A Million Years":
https://songwhip.com/lynch-mob/for-a-million-years

S2a #13 "Cherub Rock" by The Smashing Pumpkins

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #13 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Jason. He chose "Cherub Rock" by The Smashing Pumpkins. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/the-smashing-pumpkins/cherub-rock

This week's first bonus song is "Soma":
https://songwhip.com/the-smashing-pumpkins/soma

This week's second bonus song is "Zero":
https://songwhip.com/the-smashing-pumpkins/zero

S2a #14 "Tornado of Souls" by Megadeth

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #14 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Eric. He chose "Tornado of Souls" by Megadeth. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/megadeth/tornado-of-souls1990

This week's first bonus song is from Marty Friedman: "Saturation Point"
https://songwhip.com/marty-friedman/saturation-point

S2a #15 "Are You Gonna Go My Way" by Lenny Kravitz

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #15 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Jason. He chose "Are You Gonna Go My Way" by Lenny Kravitz. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/lenny-kravitz/are-you-gonna-go-my-way

This week's first bonus song is from the same album: "Believe"
https://songwhip.com/lenny-kravitz/believe

This week's second bonus song is also from Lenny: "Again"
https://songwhip.com/lenny-kravitz/again

S2a #16 "He Man Woman Hater" by Extreme

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #16 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Eric. He chose "He Man Woman Hater" by Extreme. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/extreme/heman-woman-hater

This week's first bonus song is from Extreme's 1995 album, Waiting For The Punchline, "Midnight Express"
https://songwhip.com/extreme/midnight-express

This week's second bonus song is also Pornograffitti, "Decandence Dance"
https://songwhip.com/extreme/decadence-dance

S2a #17 "Rest In Peace" by Extreme

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #17 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Jason. He chose "Rest In Peace" by Extreme. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/extreme/rest-in-peace

This week's first bonus song is also from Extreme, "Stop The World":
https://songwhip.com/extreme/stop-the-world

This week's second bonus song is also from Satellite Party's album Ultra Payload, "Wish Upon A Dog Star":
https://songwhip.com/perry-farrell/wishuponadogstar

S2a #18 "Painkiller" by Judas Priest

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's #18 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Eric. He chose "Painkiller" by Judas Priest. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/judas-priest/painkiller

This week's bonus song is also from Judas Priest, it's the live version of "You've Got Another Thing Comin'":
https://songwhip.com/judas-priest/youve-got-another-thing-coming-live

S2a #19 "Been Caught Stealing" by Jane's Addiction

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0600

This week's #19 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Eric. He chose "Been Caught Stealing" by Jane's Addiction. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/janes-addiction/been-caught-stealing

This week's bonus song is from Porno For Pyros, "Pets":
https://songwhip.com/porno-for-pyros/pets

S2a #20 "Playing With Fire" by Richard Marx

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0600

This week's #20 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Eric. He chose "Playing With Fire" by Richard Marx. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/richard-marx/playing-with-fire

This week's bonus song is another song by Toto, "Hold The Line":
https://songwhip.com/toto-2/hold-the-line

S2a #21 "Type" by Living Colour

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0600

This week's #22 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Jason. He chose "Type" by Living Colour. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/living-colour/type

This week's first bonus song is another song by Living Colour, "Should I Stay Or Should I Go":
https://songwhip.com/living-colour/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go

This week's second bonus song is Vernon Reid's first solo album, "Mistaken Identity":

https://songwhip.com/vernonreid/mistakenidentity

S2a #22 "A Lil' Ain't Enough" by David Lee Roth

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600

This week's #22 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Eric. He chose "A Lil' Ain't Enough" by David Lee Roth. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/david-lee-roth/a-lil-aint-enough

This week's bonus song is another song by Jason Becker, "Opus Pocus":
https://songwhip.com/jason-becker/opus-pocus

S2a #23 "Far Behind" by Candlebox

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600

This week's #23 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Jason. He chose "Far Behind" by Candlebox. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/candlebox/far-behind

This week's first bonus song is another song by Candlebox, "You":
https://songwhip.com/candlebox/you

This week's second bonus song is also by Candlebox, "It's Alright":
https://songwhip.com/candlebox/its-alright

S2a #24 "Lie To Me" by Jonny Lang

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600

This week's #24 pick in the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's comes from Eric. He chose "Lie To Me" by Jonny Lang. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/jonny-lang/lie-to-me

This week's bonus song is a cover of the featured song by Joe Cocker:
https://songwhip.com/joe-cocker/lie-to-me

S2a #25 "Blue On Black" by Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600

Eric and Jason countdown the Top 25 Guitar Solos From The 90's with #25, "Blue On Black" by Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

This week's pick comes from Jason. He chose "Blue On Black" from Kenny Wayne Sheperd. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/kenny-wayne-shepherd/blue-on-black

This week's first bonus song is another song from Kenny Wayne Shepherd:
https://songwhip.com/kenny-wayne-shepherd/i-found-love-when-i-found-you

The second bonus song is a song from Stevie Ray Vaughan:
https://songwhip.com/stevie-ray-vaughan/little-wing

Season 1 - Wrap Up Show

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0600

Jason and Eric return! Our hosts give their thoughts on the Hall of Fame ceremony that happened in November, run down a list of Top 10 Honorable Mentions for Season 1 (songs that maybe should have been in the countdown but weren't) and talk up Season 2 a little bit.

S1 #1 "Eye of The Tiger" by Survivor

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0600

This week's #1 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from both Eric and Jason. They chose "Eye of The Tiger" Survivor from the movie Rocky III. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/survivor/eye-of-the-tiger

This week's first bonus song is a cover of our song by Paul Anka:
https://songwhip.com/paul-anka/eye-of-the-tiger

The next cover is by the band Walk Off The Earth:
https://songwhip.com/walk-off-the-earth/eye-of-the-tiger

S1 #2 "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr.

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #2 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr. from the movie by the same name. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/ray-parker-jr/ghostbusters2016

This week's first bonus song is "Cleanin' Up The Town" by The Busboys:
https://songwhip.com/the-bus-boys/cleanin-up-the-town

This week's second bonus song is "Magic" by Mick Smiley:
https://songwhip.com/micksmiley/magic

S1 #3 "Purple Rain" by Prince

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #3 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Purple Rain" by Prince from the movie by the same name. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/prince/purple-rain

This week's first bonus song is Prince's "I Could Never Take The Place of Your Man":
https://songwhip.com/prince/icouldnevertaketheplaceofyourman

This week's second bonus song is "Ventura Highway" by America:
https://songwhip.com/america/ventura-highway

S1 #4 "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #4 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins from the movie Top Gun. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/kenny-loggins/danger-zone-from-top-gun-original-soundtrack

This week's first bonus song is "Playing With The Boys" by Kenny Loggins:
https://songwhip.com/kenny-loggins/playing-with-the-boys-from-top-gun-original-soundtrack

This week's second bonus song is "Heaven In Your Eyes" from Loverboy:
https://songwhip.com/loverboy/heaveninyoureyes

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S1 #5 "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #5 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins from the movie Footloose. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/kenny-loggins/footloose

This week's first bonus song is "I'm Free" by Kenny Loggins:
https://songwhip.com/kenny-loggins/im-free-heaven-helps-the-man-from-footloose-soundtrack

This week's second bonus song is "Dancing In The Sheets" by Shalamar:
https://songwhip.com/shalamar2/dancing-in-the-sheets

S1 #6 "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis & The News

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #6 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis & The News from the movie Back To The Future. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/huey-lewis-and-the-news/the-power-of-love

This week's first bonus song is "Bad Is Bad" from Huey & The Boys:
https://songwhip.com/huey-lewis-and-the-news/bad-is-bad

This week's second bonus song is "While We're Young" also from Huey:
https://songwhip.com/huey-lewis-and-the-news/while-were-young

The Eurythmics Hall of Fame Episode

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0500

It's a special episode of The Greatest Lists! In this episode, Eric and Jason list their top five favorite songs from 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Eurythmics. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/eurythmics

S1 #7 "Old Time Rock & Roll" by Bob Seger

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #7 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Old Time Rock & Roll" by Bob Seger from the movie Risky Business. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Old Time Rock & Roll" by Bob Seger
https://songwhip.com/bob-seger-and-the-silver-bullet-band/old-time-rock-and-roll

This week's first bonus song is "Hungry Heart" by Bruce Springsteen:
https://songwhip.com/bruce-springsteen/hungry-heart

This week's second bonus song is "Love On A Real Train" by Tangerine Dream:
https://songwhip.com/tangerine-dream/love-on-a-real-train-from-risky-business

S1 #8 "Axel F" by Harold Faltermeyer

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #8 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Axel F" by Harold Faltermeyer from the movie Beverly Hills Cop. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Axel F" by Harold Faltermeyer
https://songwhip.com/harold-faltermeyer/axelf

Watch the "Axel F" music video by Crazy Frog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k85mRPqvMbE

This week's first bonus song is "Fletch Theme" by Harold Faltermeyer:
https://songwhip.com/harold-faltermeyer/fletch-theme

This week's second bonus song is "Fight/Escape" by Mr. Faltermeyer:
https://songwhip.com/harold-faltermeyer/fight-escape

S1 #9 "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #9 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton from the movie 9 to 5. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"9 to 5" by Dolly Parton
https://songwhip.com/dolly-parton/9-to-5

This week's bonus song is "Stairway To Heaven" by Dolly Parton:
https://songwhip.com/dolly-parton/stairway-to-heaven

S1 #10 "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #10 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel from the movie Say Anything. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/peter-gabriel/in-your-eyes

This week's first bonus song is "To Be A Lover" from Billy Idol:
https://songwhip.com/billy-idol/to-be-a-lover

This week's second bonus song is "Don't Give Up" from Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush:
https://songwhip.com/peter-gabriel/dont-give-up

Watch John Cusack on stage with Peter Gabriel at the Hollywood Bowl in 2012:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEIty14mI_I

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The Judas Priest Hall of Fame Episode

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500

It's a special episode of The Greatest Lists! In this episode, Eric lists his top ten favorite songs from 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Judas Priest. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

https://songwhip.com/judas-priest

S1 #11 "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #11 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds from the movie The Breakfast Club. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds
https://songwhip.com/simple-minds/dont-you-forget-about-me1985

This week's first bonus song is "Sanctify Yourself" from Simple Minds:
https://songwhip.com/simple-minds/sanctify-yourself

This week's second bonus song is the 12" version of our featured song:
https://songwhip.com/simple-minds/dont-you-forget-about-me

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S1 #12 "Batdance" by Prince

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #12 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Batdance" by Prince from the movie Batman. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Batdance" by Prince
https://songwhip.com/prince/batdance

This week's first bonus song is "Partyman" from the same soundtrack:
https://songwhip.com/prince/partyman

This week's second bonus song is "Scandalous" from the same soundtrack:
https://songwhip.com/prince/scandalous

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S1 #13 "If You Were Here" by Thompson Twins

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #13 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "If You Were Here" by Thompson Twins from the movie Sixteen Candles. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"If You Were Here" by Thompson Twins
https://songwhip.com/thompson-twins/if-you-were-here

This week's first bonus song is "Rumours In The Air" by Night Ranger:
https://songwhip.com/night-ranger/rumours-in-the-air

This week's second bonus song is "Wild Sex In The Working Class" by Oingo Boingo:
https://songwhip.com/oingo-boingo/wild-sex-in-the-working-class

S1 #14 "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #14 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes from the movie Dirty Dancing. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
https://songwhip.com/bill-medley/ive-had-the-time-of-my-life

This episode has two bonus songs:

"She's Like the Wind by Patrick Swayze https://songwhip.com/patrickswayze/sheslikethewind
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by Bill Medley https://songwhip.com/bill-medley/he-aint-heavy-hes-my-brother

S1 #15 "A View To A Kill" by Duran Duran

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #15 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "A View To A Kill" by Duran Duran from the movie by the same name. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/duran-duran/a-view-to-a-kill

This week's first bonus song is "Murderess" from The Power Station:
https://songwhip.com/the-power-station/murderess-2005-remaster

This week's second bonus song is "Election Day" from Arcadia:
https://songwhip.com/arcadia/electionday

S1 #16 "Maniac" by Michael Sembello

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #16 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Maniac" by Michael Sembello from the movie Flashdance. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Maniac" by Michael Sembello
https://songwhip.com/michael-sembello/maniac

This week's first bonus song is "Automatic Man" from Michael Sembello:
https://songwhip.com/michael-sembello/automaticman

This week's second bonus song is "Imagination" from Laura Branigan:
https://songwhip.com/laura-branigan/imagination

S1 #17 "When Doves Cry" by Prince

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500

The #17 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "When Doves Cry" by Prince from the movie Purple Rain. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"When Doves Cry" by Prince
https://songwhip.com/prince/when-doves-cry

This week's bonus song is "Baby I'm A Star" by Prince & The Revolution:
https://songwhip.com/prince/baby-im-a-star

S1 #18 "Take My Breath Away" by Berlin

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #18 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Take My Breath Away" by Berlin from the movie Top Gun. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/berlin/take-my-breath-away-love-theme-from-top-gun

This week's first bonus song is the "Top Gun Anthem" from Harold Faltermeyer and Steve Stevens:
https://songwhip.com/harold-faltermeyer/top-gun-anthem-from-top-gun-original-soundtrack

This week's second bonus song "No More Words" by Berlin:
https://songwhip.com/berlin/no-more-words

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S1 #19 "Chariots of Fire" by Vangelis

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #19 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Chariots of Fire" by Vangelis from the movie Chariots of Fire. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Chariots of Fire" by Vangelis
https://songwhip.com/vangelis/chariots-of-fire-2016

This week's bonus song is the same song recorded by The London Symphony Orchestra:
https://songwhip.com/london-symphony-orchestra/chariots-of-fire

Follow the show on Twitter @GreatestLists and give the hosts your feedback on this episode's song choice! You can also stream episodes from your browser at our website: https://www.greatestlistspodcast.com/

S1 #20 "Let's Go Crazy" by Prince

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #20 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Let's Go Crazy" by Prince and the Revolution from the movie Purple Rain. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Let's Go Crazy" by Prince
https://songwhip.com/prince/lets-go-crazy

This week's first bonus song is "The Beautiful Ones" from the same soundtrack:
https://songwhip.com/prince/the-beautiful-ones

This week's second bonus song is "Jungle Love" by Morris Day & The Time from the same movie:
https://songwhip.com/the-time/jungle-love

S1 #21 "Never Ending Story" by Limahl

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #21 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Never Ending Story" by Limahl from the movie The Neverending Story. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the featured song and bonus songs on your favorite music service by using the links below:

"The NeverEnding Story" by Limahl
https://songwhip.com/limahl/never-ending-story

This week's bonus song is the version of this song from the show Stranger Things:

https://songwhip.com/gatenmatarazzo/never-ending-story

S1 #22 "The Heat Is On" by Glenn Frey

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #22 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "The Heat Is On" by Glenn Frey from the movie Beverly Hills Cop. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"The Heat Is On" by Glenn Frey
https://songwhip.com/glenn-frey/theheatisonfrombeverlyhillscopsoundtrack

This week's first bonus song is "Neutron Dance" by The Pointer Sisters from the same soundtrack:
https://songwhip.com/the-pointer-sisters/neutron-dance

This week's second bonus song is "Smuggler's Blues" from Glenn Frey:
https://songwhip.com/glenn-frey/smugglers-blues

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice! You can also stream episodes from your browser at our website: https://greatestlists.transistor.fm/

S1 #23 "La Bamba" by Los Lobos

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #23 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "La Bamba" by Los Lobos from the movie La Bamba. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"La Bamba" by Los Lobos
https://songwhip.com/los-lobos/la-bamba

This week's first bonus song is "Come On, Let's Go" by Los Lobos from the same soundtrack:
https://songwhip.com/los-lobos/come-on,-let's-go

This week's second bonus song is "Sleepwalk", by Santo & Johnny, which is heard in the last scene of the movie:
https://songwhip.com/santo-and-johnny/sleep-walk

S1 #24 "Going Back To Cali" by LL Cool J

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #24 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Going Back To Cali" by LL Cool J from the movie Less Than Zero. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Going Back To Cali" by LL Cool J
https://songwhip.com/ll-cool-j/goingbacktocali

This week's bonus song is "Bring The Noise" by Public Enemy:
https://songwhip.com/public-enemy/bring-the-noise

The Hysteria 35th Anniversary Show

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Join Eric and Jason and they celebrate the 35th anniversary of Def Leppard's Hysteria album by talking about its history, when they first discovered the album, and then a track-by-track- review.

SongWhip link to the full album:
https://songwhip.com/def-leppard/hysteria

S1 #25 "Almost Paradise" by Ann Wilson and Mike Reno

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #26 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose #25 "Almost Paradise" by Ann Wilson and Mike Reno from the movie Footloose. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Almost Paradise" by Ann Wilson and Mike Reno
https://songwhip.com/mike-reno/almost-paradise-love-theme-from-footloose

This week's first bonus song is "Nothing At All" by Heart:
https://songwhip.com/heart/nothin-at-all

This week's second bonus song is "Hot Girls In Love" from Loverboy:
https://songwhip.com/loverboy/hot-girls-in-love

S1 #26 "If You Leave" by OMD

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #26 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "If You Leave" by OMD from the movie Pretty In Pink. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"If You Leave" by OMD:
https://songwhip.com/orchestral-manoeuvres-in-the-dark-3/if-you-leave

This week's bonus song is "Pretty In Pink" by The Psychedelic Furs:
https://songwhip.com/the-psychedelic-furs/prettyinpink

S1 #27 "I'm Alright" by Kenny Loggins

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #27 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "I'm Alright" by Kenny Loggins from the movie Caddyshack. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"I'm Alright" by Kenny Loggins
https://songwhip.com/kenny-loggins/im-alright-theme-from-caddyshack2014

This week's first bonus song is "Nobody's Fool" from Kenny Loggins:
https://songwhip.com/kenny-loggins/nobodys-fool-theme-from-caddyshack-ii

S1 #28 "Glory of Love" by Peter Cetera

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #28 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Glory of Love" by Peter Cetera from the movie Karate Kid Part II. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Glory of Love" by Peter Cetera

https://songwhip.com/peter-cetera/glory-of-love

This week's first bonus song is "One Good Woman" from Peter Cetera:
https://songwhip.com/peter-cetera/one-good-woman

This week's second bonus song is "Restless Heart" from Peter Cetera:
https://songwhip.com/peter-cetera/restless-heart

S1 #29 "Flashdance...What A Feeling" by Irene Cara

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #31 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Flashdance...What A Feeling" by Irene Cara from the movie Flashdance. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Flashdance...What A Feeling" by Irene Cara
https://songwhip.com/irene-cara/flashdancewhat-a-feeling2020

This week's first bonus song is "Shakedown" by Bob Seger:
https://songwhip.com/bob-seger/shakedown-2003

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice! You can also stream episodes from your browser at our website: https://greatestlists.transistor.fm/

S1 #30 "On Our Own" by Bobby Brown

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #31 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose #30 "On Our Own" by Bobby Brown from the movie Ghostbusters II. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"On Our Own" by Bobby Brown
https://songwhip.com/bobby-brown/on-our-own

This week's first bonus song is the revamped "Ghostbusters" theme by Run D.M.C.:
https://songwhip.com/rundmc2/ghostbusters

This week's second bonus song "Flip City" by Glenn Frey:
https://songwhip.com/glenn-frey/flip-city

S1 #31 "Put A Little Love In Your Heart" by Annie Lennox and Al Green

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #31 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Put A Little Love In Your Heart" by Annie Lennox and Al Green from the movie Scrooged. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Put A Little Love In Your Heart" by Annie Lennox and Al Green
https://songwhip.com/al-green/put-a-little-love-in-your-heart2001

This week's bonus song is "Missionary Man" from The Eurythmics:
https://songwhip.com/eurythmics/missionary-man

Follow the hosts on Twitter, (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice! You can also stream episodes from your browser at our website: https://greatestlists.transistor.fm/

S1 #32 "Living In America" by James Brown

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #32 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Living In America" by James Brown from the movie Rocky IV. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Living In America" by James Brown
https://songwhip.com/james-brown/living-in-america

This week's first bonus song is "No Easy Way Out" from Robert Tepper:
https://songwhip.com/robert-tepper/no-easy-way-out-from-rocky-iv-soundtrack

This week's second bonus song is "Hearts On Fire" from John Cafferty:
https://songwhip.com/john-cafferty/hearts-on-fire-from-rocky-iv-soundtrack

S1 #33 "Back In Time" by Huey Lewis and The News

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #33 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Back In Time" by Huey Lewis and The News from the movie Back To The Future. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Back In Time" by Huey Lewis and The News
https://songwhip.com/huey-lewis-and-the-news/back-in-time

This week's first bonus song is "Walking On A Thin Line" from Huey and the boys:
https://songwhip.com/huey-lewis-and-the-news/walking-on-a-thin-line

S1 #34 "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car" by Billy Ocean

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #34 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car" by Billy Ocean from the movie License To Drive. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car"
https://songwhip.com/billy-ocean/getouttamydreamsgetintomycar

This week's first bonus song is "Jazzy's In The House" from DJ Jazzy Jeff:
https://songwhip.com/dj-jazzy-jeff-and-the-fresh-prince/jazzys-in-the-house-edit

This week's second bonus song is "One More Dance" from Jonathan Butler:
https://songwhip.com/jonathan-butler/one-more-dance

The Duran Duran Hall of Fame Episode

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0500

It's a special bonus episode of The Greatest Lists! Jason and Eric are joined by fellow Retro Network contributors and listeners, Tim (@OldSchool80s) and Karen (@KarenFlieger8), to discuss the top ten songs from 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Duran Duran. To find the songs on your favorite music service, use the links below:

https://songwhip.com/duran-duran

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice! You can also stream episodes from your browser at our website: https://greatestlists.transistor.fm/

S1 #35 "On The Dark Side" by John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #36 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "On The Dark Side" by John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band from the movie Eddie and The Cruisers. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"On The Dark Side" by John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band
https://songwhip.com/john-cafferty-and-the-beaver-brown-band/on-the-dark-side

This week's first bonus song is "On The Dark Side" from Cory Taylor:
https://songwhip.com/corey-taylor/on-the-dark-side

This week's second bonus song is "C-I-T-Y" by John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band:
https://songwhip.com/john-cafferty-and-the-beaver-brown-band/city

S1 #36 "You're The Best" by Joe Esposito

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #36 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "You're The Best" by Joe Esposito from the movie The Karate Kid. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/joe-bean-esposito/youre-the-best

This week's first bonus song is "The Moment of Truth" from Survivor:
https://songwhip.com/survivor/the-moment-of-the-truth

This week's second bonus song is "Young Hearts" by Commuter:
https://songwhip.com/commuter/young-hearts

S1 #37 "Burning Heart" by Survivor

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 31 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #37 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Burning Heart" by Survivor from the movie Rocky IV. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Burning Heart" by Survivor
https://songwhip.com/survivor/burning-heart

And this week's bonus song is "Is This Love" from Survivor:
https://songwhip.com/survivor/is-this-love

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice. You can also leave a voicemail for us on Anchor and stream episodes from your browser at our website: https://greatestlists.transistor.fm/

S1 #38 "I Can Dream About You" by Dan Hartman

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 27 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #38 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "I Can Dream About You" by Dan Hartman from the movie Streets of Fire. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"I Can Dream About You" by Dan Hartman
https://songwhip.com/dan-hartman/i-can-dream-about-you1987

And this week's bonus song is "Deeper and Deeper" from The Fixx:
https://songwhip.com/the-fixx/deeperanddeeper

Also the link to the Twitter Spaces conversation that Jason mentioned:
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1yNGaYOvLygGj

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice. You can also leave a voicemail for us on Anchor. Stream episodes from your browser at our website: https://greatestlists.transistor.fm/

S1 #39 "Somebody's Baby" by Jackson Browne

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 20 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #39 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Somebody's Baby" by Jackson Browne from the movie Fast Times At Ridgemont High. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Somebody's Baby" by Jackson Browne
https://songwhip.com/jackson-browne/somebodysbaby

And this week's bonus song is "For America" from Jackson Browne:
https://songwhip.com/jackson-browne/for-america

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice. You can also leave a voicemail for us on Anchor. Stream episodes from your browser at our website: https://greatestlists.transistor.fm/

S1 #40 "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 17 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #40 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins from the movie by the same title. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Against All Odds" by Phil Collins
https://songwhip.com/phil-collins/against-all-odds-take-a-look-at-me-now

And this week's bonus song is "Walk Through The Fire" from Peter Gabriel:
https://songwhip.com/peter-gabriel/walk-through-the-fire

S1 #41 "Hazy Shade of Winter" by The Bangles

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 13 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500

This week's #41 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Hazy Shade of Winter" by The Bangles from the movie Less Than Zero. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Hazy Shade of Winter" by The Bangles
https://songwhip.com/the-bangles/hazyshadeofwinter

And this week's bonus songs, "In Your Room" by The Bangles:
https://songwhip.com/the-bangles/in-your-room

S1 #42 "Meet Me Half Way" by Kenny Loggins

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Wed, 11 May 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Our #42 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Meet Me Half Way" by Kenny Loggins from the movie Over The Top. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"Meet Me Half Way" by Kenny Loggins:
https://songwhip.com/kenny-loggins/meet-me-half-way-from-over-the-top-soundtrack

Bonus songs: (Disclaimer: this week's bonus songs are only available on YouTube)
"Winner Takes It All" by Sammy Hagar:
https://youtu.be/aXGYw2cTbiE

and "Take It Higher" from Larry Greene:
https://youtu.be/XVeJ0hE7YyU

S1 #43 "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" by Tina Turner

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 06 May 2022 13:00:00 -0500

This week's #43 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" by Tina Turner from the movie Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

"We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)"
https://songwhip.com/tina-turner/we-dont-need-another-hero-thunderdome

And this week's bonus song, "It's Only Love" by Tina Turner and Bryan Adams:
https://songwhip.com/bryan-adams/its-only-love

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice! Stream episodes from your browser at our website: https://greatestlists.transistor.fm/

S1 #44 "Nothings Gonna Stop Us Now" by Starship

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 03 May 2022 13:00:00 -0500

This week's #44 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Nothings Gonna Stop Us Now" by Starship from the movie Mannequin. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

https://songwhip.com/starship/nothings-gonna-stop-us-now

And this week's bonus song, "Do You Dream About Me" by Alisha:
https://songwhip.com/alisha/do-you-dream-about-me-from-the-film-mannequin

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice!

S1 #45 "Hungry Eyes" by Eric Carmen

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500

This week's #45 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Hungry Eyes" by Eric Carmen from the movie Dirty Dancing. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review.

To find "Hungry Eyes" on your favorite music service, use the link below:
https://songwhip.com/ericcarmen/hungry-eyes

And this week's bonus song, "Sweetheart" from Franke and The Knockouts:
https://songwhip.com/franke-and-the-knockouts/sweetheart

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice!

S1 #46 "St. Elmos Fire (Man In Motion)" by John Parr

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500

This week's #46 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "St. Elmos Fire (Man In Motion)" by John Parr from the movie St. Elmos Fire. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find the song on your favorite music service, use the link below:

https://songwhip.com/john-parr/st-elmos-fire-man-in-motion

And this week's bonus song, "Naughty Naughty" from John Parr:
https://songwhip.com/john-parr/naughty-naughty2011

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice!

S1 #47 "Take It Easy" by Andy Taylor

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500

This week's #47 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Take It Easy" by Andy Taylor from the movie American Anthem. Listen to get the scoop on the song's history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. Sadly, this song isn't available for streaming on Spotify or on hardly any other platform.

The one place it can be found streaming is on iheart.com:
https://www.iheart.com/artist/andy-taylor-372720/songs/take-it-easy-1164676

The real jewel, however, is the video for the song. Give it a watch:
https://youtu.be/PypkbiMD1Ew

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice!

S1 #48 "Tender Love" by Force M.D.'s

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500

This week's #48 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Jason. He chose "Tender Love" by Force M.D.'s. Listen to get the scoop on this episode's song history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find "Tender Love" on your favorite music service, use the link below:

https://https://songwhip.com/force-mds/tender-love

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice!

S1 #49 "Heavy Metal" by Sammy Hagar

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500

This week's #49 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs comes from Eric. He chose "Heavy Metal" by Sammy Hagar mainly for his personal nostalgia from those years (1982-1983) surrounding the music and movies he was experiencing then.

Listen to get the scoop on this episode's song history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find "Heavy Metal" by Sammy Hagar on your favorite music service, use the link below:

https://songwhip.com/sammy-hagar/heavymetal

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice!

S1 #50 "The Touch" by Stan Bush

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500

Greatest Lists with Eric and Jason begins their first season with the #50 pick in the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs. Jason chose "The Touch" by Stan Bush mainly for his personal nostalgia of Transformers: The Movie and how much he's witnessed the songs live on among his peers.

Listen to get the scoop on this episode's song history, commercial success, and the hosts' review. To find "The Touch" by Stan Bush in your favorite listening app, click this Songwhip link https://songwhip.com/stan-bush/the-touch

Follow the hosts on Twitter, Eric (@Eric_Vardeman) and Jason (@RD80s), and give them your feedback on this episode's song choice!

Greatest Lists Trailer

Eric Vardeman and Jason Gross — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:05:08 -0600

Listen to the Greatest Lists trailer featuring hosts Eric and Jason explaining what their music + talk podcast is all about.

Full episodes coming soon so subscribe now! Spotify users will get to hear the featured song at the end of every show. But if Spotify isn't your thing, we'll provide a link in the show notes to listen in your favorite music app.