Looking at this list, I seem to love what Barry calls “old sad bastard music” in High Fidelity. I mean, Jackson Browne AND Rod Stewart? Still, no shame because these are incredible songs. I rediscovered “Mother and Child Reunion” recently when I was prepping to see Paul Simon live in October. The Temptations and other Motown acts are making more appearances in this series than I would have anticipated. And again, the Rolling Stones top the list: “The sunshine bores the daylights out of me.”
10. Paul Simon- Mother and Child Reunion (Listen)
9. Roxy Music- Virginia Plain (Listen)
8. Aretha Franklin- Oh Me Oh My (I’m A Fool For You Baby) (Listen)
7. Al Green- I’m Still In Love With You (Listen)
6. The Temptations- Papa Was a Rolling Stone (Listen)
5. Big Star- Thirteen (Listen)
4. Neil Young- Heart of Gold (Listen)
3. Jackson Browne- Doctor My Eyes (Listen)
2. Rod Stewart- Mama You Been On My Mind (Listen)
1. The Rolling Stones- Rocks Off (Listen)
See Also: Top 10 Albums of 1972, Top 10 Movies of 1972
