These are the 10 songs Mike Kohlfeld of Cape Girardeau wouldn't want to live without:
1. "Sea of Joy" -- Blind FaithClapton, Grech, Baker, Winwood: Rock's first supergroup were only together for one album, but what a great album and timeless song.
2. "For the First Time" -- Kenny LogginsLoggins' great lyrics and a technically challenging song showcasing his incredible range.
3. "Rock & Roll Band" -- BostonSuperb guitar work and voices that harmonize on notes that are so incredibly high that they seem to be helium-induced.
4. "Happy Together" -- The TurtlesThe universal love-anthem of the late '60s. Sentimental, corny, perfect.
5. "Unforgettable" -- Natalie and Nat King ColeThis remix of a timeless classic continues to amaze me.
6. "Whenever You Call" -- Mariah Carey and Brian McKnightGreat lyrics and a wonderful arrangement that showcases the considerable range of both artists.
7. "I Know a Little" -- Lynyrd SkynyrdThis guitar riff-filled tune is not as commercially known but definitely one of their best.
8. "Texas Flood" -- Stevie Ray VaughanVaughan shows off his Austin roots with a song that captures the essence of the blues. We will never see his equal.
9. "If I Fell In Love with you" -- The BeatlesOne of their first and best, this song features key changes in the middle of verses with wonderful effect.
10. "I Still Believe in You" -- Vince Gill
My all-time favorite vocalist nails it on one of his signature songs.
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