Rockin’ Songs of the Decades

Steven Ray ’18

Staff Writer

The songs of the 50’s through 80’s are now considered as classics. However, these songs created a strong culture for these decades as well. Many of these songs are still remembered and played today for the creativity that the artists displayed. In honor of this year’s Homecoming theme, here is the Top 10.

1. Jailhouse Rock– Elvis Presley, 1957
2. Runaround Sue– Dion, 1961
3. I Want to Hold Your Hand– The Beatles, 1964
4. What a Wonderful World– Louis Armstrong, 1967
5. American Pie– Don McLean, 1971
6. Lean on Me– Bill Withers, 1972
7. Piano Man– Billy Joel, 1973
8. Don’t Stop Believing– Journey, 1981
9. Eye of the Tiger– Survivor, 1981
10. Ebony and Ivory- Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, 1982