Favorite Songs: 150 - 148

150. "Whiter Shade Of Pale" by Procol Harem (Procol Harem)
Easily one of the most instantly recognizable songs on this list for one simple reason -- the bad ass organ. A study of British radio airplay logs showed that this was the most played song in England over the past 70 years. Over The Beatles, the Stones, The Who, everyone. There are over 800 known cover versions of this song. Not bad for a one hit wonder group.
Line: "And so it was that later, as the miller told his tale, that her face, at first just ghostly, turned a whiter shade of pale."


149. "Raining In Baltimore" by Counting Crows (August and Everything After)
I have loved this song ever since I got this album. In fact, it's the only song I ever really listen to by Counting Crows any more. Absolute desperation, longing and loneliness at their best.
Line: "I miss you. I guess that I should."


148. "The Ghost Of You" by My Chemical Romance (Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge)
Yeah, I'll admit it. I'm a My Chemical Romance fan. I like the theatricality of the music and videos, I like that they don't write about getting drunk or fucking, I like that their songs actually tell stories. Sue me.
Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge is a pretty decent album, and this is one of the three best songs off of it.
Line: "I never said I'd try and wait forever. If I died we'd be together now."