Boston’s
Greatest Hits
16 songs

Ah, it was my junior year. College girls, beer, parties and sports. I had a great girl, seemed like I was invincible!

Jesse Cook
28 songs

I don’t listen to a lot of Latin music, but nouveau flamenco is an exception. I think Jesse Cook is the premier artist in this category, but really, he’s got a strong world music influence and a little pop, too. See what you think, yourself – really romantic:

John Mellencamp
36 songs

Do you remember when John Mellencamp was a big deal? I still listen to him a lot. I think his music has a lot of social conscience in it, and it really rocks! If you don’t think he’s relevant anymore, try listening to this version of “Love and Happiness.”

Lenny Kravitz
23 songs

Let Love Rule! Lenny is one of the most overlooked artists in rock music today. People just know his two hits, “Fly Away” and “American Woman:” there’s a lot more to hear.

Bad Company
47 songs

Here’s another group that was really big while I was in college. Do you see a pattern here? Here are 47 of Bad Company’s best (and that’s Very Bad).

Peter Gabriel
30 songs

Peter Gabriel is totally relevant. His “Mercy Street” touches my heart. I remember when Solisbury Hill was a new song. Took me a while to figure it out, but it ended up helping me in my own life. The main song missing from this playlist is “Biko,” about the South African activist.

Bryan Adams
34 songs

He has got to be the ultimate for date music! “From the mid-’80s to the mid-’90s, Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist Bryan Adams was one of the most successful recording artists,” period. “Dressed in blue jeans, sneakers and white T-shirts, BA stalked stages around the globe.”

Bruce Springsteen
* The Boss *
39 songs

No one needs to say anything. Bruce is still the best. Have you heard his “Radio Nowhere,” and the material from his brand new album? Listen to him sing “Girls in their Summer Clothes,” a new mix, here.