#5
Sublime "KRS-1"
- A lovely and unlikely ode to conscious rapper KRS-1 by Cali's reggae-punks Sublime kicks this one off in perfect form.
#4
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth "T.R.O.Y."
- Little known fact, this song is about a not-so-famous dude named Troy Dixon who had been a friend of Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth's. While the song might not seem to fit, we think it does because it's a classic song even if dude never was as classic as the song that memorializes him. Ironic.
#3
R.E.M. "Man On The Moon"
- R.E.M.'s classic tune is actually about comedian Andy Kaufman even though the song never says. Notable is the game of one-upsmanship by Michael Stipe, who attempts to use 'yeah' more than Kurt Cobain (a master of the 'yeah') in the song.
#2
Falco "Rock Me Amadeus"
- History and music come together with Austrian rockers Falco, whose 80's hit gives the T5C a touch of class. Okay not really...
#1
Bob Dylan "Hurricane"
- A personal favorite, and a listener suggestion coming in at #1. About Ruben Carter, a controversial boxer from back in the day, and shining at number one for today's Top 5...