My Favorite Songs with Notable Drum Performances

By Galactically Renowned Music Critic Mike Kimbro

1. Phoenix by Dan Fogelberg from Phoenix in 1979 (mp3's: refrain & bridge):  Andy Newmark
2. Taxi by Harry Chapin from Heads & Tales in 1972 (mp3):  Russ Kunkel
3. Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen from Born to Run in 1975 (mp3):  Ernest 'Boom' Carter
4. Crazy On You by Heart from Dreamboat Annie in 1976 (mp3):  Kat Hendrikse
5. Super Mario Odyssey Medley by FamilyJules in 2017 (video): Percussion programmed by Jules.
6. Black Magic Woman by Santana from Abraxis in 1970 (mp3):  Mike Shrieve, Jose Areas, Mike Carabello & Rico Reyes
7. Pirates by Emerson, Lake, and Palmer from Works Volume 1 in 1977 (mp3's: #1 & #2):  Carl Palmer
8. Big Time by Linda Eder from It's Time in 1997 (mp3): Mark Walker & Jerry Marotta
9. With A Little Help From My Friends by Joe Cocker from With A Little Help From My Friends in 1968 (mp3):  B. J. Wilson
10. Me Gusta by McLemore Avenue from 926 East in 2007 (mp3 & live video):  Eric C. Hughes with Percussion by Kevin Pearson
11. Karn Evil 9 First Impression by ELP from Brain Salad Surgery in 1973 (mp3's: #1, #2 & #3):  Carl Palmer in the ultimate percussion performance.
12. Attack on Titan Opening 1 (Guren No Yumina) English Cover by Jonathan Young in 2017 (video)
13. Constant Change by Paul D'Adamo from his CD Tell Me Something in 2010 (mp3):  Charlie Morgan
14. Heartbreaker by Grand Funk Railroad from Grand Funk in 1970 (mp3):  Don Brewer
15. 21st Century Schizoid Man by King Crimson from In The Court of The Crimson King in 1969 (mp3):  Michael Giles
16. Paradise By The Dash Board Light by Meat Loaf from Bat Out Of Hell in 1977 (mp3):  Max Weinberg
17. Heaven by Asia from Axioms in 1999 (mp3's: Intro & #2):  Michael Sturgis
18. Still Rainin' by Jonny Lang from Wander This World in 1998 (mp3):  Richie Wayward
19. Love Rain O'er Me by The Who from Quadraphenia (Original Version) in 197? (mp3):  Keith Moon
20. Anthem by Larry Carlton from Renegade Gentlemen in 1993 (mp3):  John Ferraro
21. I Talk to the Wind/ Epitaph by King Crimson from In The Court Of The Crimson King in 1969 (mp3's: solo/intro & bridge):  Michael Giles
22. Funeral For A Friend/Loves Lies Bleeding by Elton John from Good Bye The Yellow Brick Road 1973 (mp3):  Nigel Olsson
23. Smokin' by Boston from Boston in 1976 (mp3):  Sib Hashian
24. Stranglehold by Ted Nugent from Ted Negent in 1975 (mp3):  Cliff Davies
25. Cafe Con Leche by Nestor Torres from Burning Whispers in 1994 (mp3):  
26. Worlds Away by Pablo Cruise from Worlds Away in 1978 (mp3): Stephen Price
27. Photograph by Def Leppard from Pyromania in 1983 (mp3):   Rick Allen
28. Song for America by Kansas from Song for America in 1975 (mp3's: #1 & #2):  Phil Ehart
29. Move Over by Janis Joplin from Pearl in 197? (mp3):  
30. Excuses by Alanis Morissette from So-Called Chaos in 2004 (mp3):  Blair Sinta and Kenny Aronoff
31. Stairway to Heaven by Led Zepplin from Album #4 in 1971 (mp3):  John Bonham
32. Sowing the Seeds of Love by Tears for Fears from The Seeds Of Love in 1989 (mp3):  Chris Hughes
33. Back Stabbers by The Rippingtons from Kilimanjaro in 198? (mp3):  Vinnie Colaiuta
34. Mama I'm Coming Home by Ozzy Osbourne from No More Tears in 1991 (mp3):  Randy Castillo
35. Hey Big Brother by Rare Earth from Greatest Hits and Rare Classics in 1971 (mp3):  Pete Hoorelbeke (aka Pete Rivera)
36. California by Jim Wilson from A Place in My Heart in 2003 (mp3):  Vinnie Colaiuta
37. Foreplay/Long Time by Boston from Boston in 1976 (mp3):  Sib Hashian
38. The Ace of Swords/Nothing to Loose by The Alan Parsons Project from The Turn of a Friendly Card in 1980 (mp3):  Stuart Elliott
39. Peace of Mind by Boston from Boston in 1976 (mp3):  Sid Hashian
40. I Need A Lover by John Cougar Mellencamp from John Cougar in 1979 (mp3)
41. Tourist in Paradise by The Rippingtons from Tourist in Paradise in 1988 (mp3):  Tony Morales on High hat and cymbals, Steve Reid on percussion and soundscape, Russ Freeman on Lynn 9000 drum machine and sequencer
42. Man Alive by Johnny Diesel from Hepfidelity in 1993 (mp3):  Yak Sherritt
43. The Last Time by Asia from Aura in 2001 (mp3):  Vinny Colaiuta (how spelt on the CD insert credits)
44. Badman's Song by Tears for Fears from The Seeds Of Love in 1989 (mp3):  Manu Katche
45. More Than A Feeling by Boston from Boston in 1976 (mp3):  Sib Hashain
46. Halo of Flies by Alice Cooper from Killer in 1971 (mp3)
47. Make Me Smile by Chicago from Chicago II in 1970 (mp3):  Danny Seraphine
48. Love Comes Walking In by Van Halen from 5150 in 1986 (mp3):  Alex Van Halen
49. Sweet Love by Anita Baker from Rapture in 1986 (mp3):  Ricky Lawson
50. Rosanna by Toto from Toto 4 in 198? (mp3):  Jeff Porcaro
51. Party at Ground Zero by Fishbone from Fishbone on 1985 (mp3):  Philip Fisher (aka:  "Fish")
52. So Close to Love by Wendy Moten from Wendy Moten in 1992 (mp3):  Steve Potts
53. In The Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson from In The Court of The Crimson King in 1969 (mp3):  Michael Giles
54. Sausalito Summernights by Diesel (The Netherlands) from Watts in a Tank in 1981 (mp3):  Pim Koopman
55. I Still Believe by Russ Taff from The Way Home in 1987 (mp3):  Mel Watts with Jeff Porcaro on additional High Hat
56. Saving Grace by Point of Grace from Steady On in 1998 (mp3):  Steve Brewster
57. Free by Asia from Aura in 2001 (mp3):  Simon Phillips
58. What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) by Information Society from Information Soceity in 1988 (mp3)
59. The School of Instant Pain by Triumvirat from Spartacus in 1975 (mp3's: #1 & #2):  Hans Bathelt
60. The Wall by Kansas from Leftoverture in 1976 (mp3):  Phil Ehart
61. Forever Man by Eric Clapton from Behind the Sun in 1985 (mp3):  Jeff Porcaro
62. Take You At Your Word by Avalon from In A Different Light in 1999 (mp3)
63. Runnin' by Pablo Cruise from Worlds Away in 1978 (mp3):  Stephen Price
64. The Comfort of Strangers by Julia Fordham from Julia Fordham in 1988 (mp3): 
65. Dissonata by Roine Stolt from The Flower King in 1994 (mp3):  Hans Bruniusson and/or Jamie Salazar
66. You're the Stranger by Asia from Aura in 2001 (mp3):  Michael Sturgis
67. Closer to Home by Grand Funk Railroad from Closer to Home in 1970 (mp3):  Don Brewer
68. Take My Time by Steve Gaines from One in the Sun in 197? (mp3):  Ron Brooks & Chip Miller on Congas
69. Awake by Asia from Aura in 2001 (mp3):  Michael Sturgis
70. Kyrie Eleison by Mr. Mister from Welcome to The Real World in 1985 (mp3):  Pat Mastelotto
71. My God by Point of Grace from Steady On in 1998 (mp3):  Steve Brewster
72. Guardian Angel by The Brothers Dimm from their To Oblivion CD in 2006 (mp3):  Paul Marangoni
73. The Real Me by The Who from Quadraphenia (Original Version) in 197? (mp3):  Keith Moon
74. Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In by The 5th Dimension from The Age of Aquarius in 1969 (mp3):  Hal Blaine
75. Jerusalem by Emerson, Lake & Palmer from Brain Salad Surgery in 1973 (mp3):  Carl Palmer
76. Fill The World With Love by Richard Harris from The Richard Harris Love Album (mp3):  ???
77. Promises Made by Dan Fogelberg from Netherlands in 1977 (mp3):  Kenny Buttrey
78. Grease Don't Freeze by Gnappy from Unloaded in 2006 (mp3):  Kevin Pearson
79. Hablemos El Mismo Idioma by Gloria Estefan from Mi Tierra in 1993 (mp3):  Percussion by Luis Enrique, Rafael Padilla, & Shelia E.
80. Someone Special by Richard Marx from Days In Avalon in 2000 (mp3):  Eddie Bayers
81. Ashes Are Burning by Renaissance from Ashes are Burning in 1973 (mp3):  Terrence Sullivan

Songs are listed by how they appear on the "My Favorite Songs" page, and do not reflect any percussion performance preference.

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