Famous Underrated Songs

You know what song I love and always have? Joe Walsh's classic "Life's Been Good." The song is easily Walsh's biggest solo hit (although "Rocky Mountain Way" is awesome too) and it is basically genius. I was probably 12 or 13 when I heard it for the first tune, clicking through the dial of WEBN. "Life's Been Good" was originally released in 1978 as part of the soundtrack to the movie FM.

The song never fails to make me smile. I mean, I've probably heard "Life's Been Good" around 500 times now and I still chuckle just a little. I can't help it. Walsh called fellow rockstars out way back in the late 70s before Twitter feuds were even a thing - imagine!

Stream Joe Walsh 'But Seriously, Folks...'

As important (and famous) as Joe Walsh is, I feel like you never hear people mention "Life's Been Good" as one of the best rock tunes of the 70s. In fact, I'd say the song is pretty underrated, considering how genius it is. Do you have any favorite famous songs you think are underrated?

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[David ( Belfast )]

Extreme -I Am Ever Gonna Change....All 3 songs from III Sides To Every Story are outstanding...but https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mikuAGLJ_8 is the best.

[Dale]

I have a question. Another website has been talk a lot about Cinderella. Cinderella has an demo tape out. Tom stated it would never be released. Does anyone know if it was? If yes where can I get it. It is called Cinderella - 1985 - The Basement Tapes
(Studio FLAC)

Tom Keifer - Vocals, Guitars
Eric Brittingham - Bass, Backing Vocals
Michael Kelly Smith - Guitars (Britny Fox)
Tony "Stix" Destra (R.I.P.) - Drums (Ex. Britny Fox)

01 - Hell On Wheels
02 - Devil In Disguise
03 - Stop The Fire
04 - Breaking The Chains
05 - Cry No More
06 - Get Lost
07 - Somebody Save Me
08 - Living Fast
09 - Let Me Come Inside
10 - Love 4 Sale
11 - Young And Restless
12 - Push Push
13 - Wasting My Time
14 - Playing With Fire
15 - Nobody's Fool
16 - Freewheelin'
17 - Light My Fyse
18 - King Of The Road
19 - Almost In Love
20 - Shake Me
21 - High On Rock N Roll
22 - Son Of A Bitch

[fletch]

Dale: I found my copy at a local independent CD store that is not around anymore. I also used to see it at Best Buy when they sold CD's. The album is called, "Fox on the Run". YouTube has all the songs on their website. Happy Hunting looking for it. It's a treasure, for sure. I'll ask if one of my sons knows how burn it for me onto another disc. If so, I'll send you a copy.

[oper8n]

Fletch,
Have I told you how nice you look today? How would one go about getting a copy of that disc, in case you should ever lose the original?

[Steverox]

Tough question. I can think of plenty of songs and bands that I think are underrated, but a famous song makes it difficult.

Let’s go with Rammstein’s Du Hast. Many know it. The intro is instantly recognizable. But outside of the band’s fans (and those on this site) who has it on their playlist?

[Gary]

@ Steverox. Great call. Let's add Ich Will and Links to that Rammstien playlist (all 3 are on mine. 😂🤘👍)

[Bkallday]

Warrior Soul - Love Destruction

[Basileus]

Famous AND underrated? That’s a tough combination. Let’s see:

- Doo doo doo doo doo doo (Heartbreaker)- Rolling Stones
- Sin City- AC/DC
- Die Young- Black Sabbath
- She Sells Sanctuary- The Cult
- Kiss of Death- Dokken
- Tangled in the Web- Lynch Mob
- How the Gods Kill- Danzig
- Child in Time- Deep Purple
- Spotlight Kid- Rainbow
- Time Stands Still- Rush
- Eagles Fly- Sammy Hagar
- We’ll Burn the Sky- Scorpions
- Slow n’ Easy- Whitesnake

[Gogmagog]

@Basileus

Thousand times yes for the criminally underrated "Doo doo doo doo doo doo (Heartbreaker)."

I'll add:

Ice Cream Man -- Van Halen
Fat Old Sun -- Pink Floyd
Born In The '50s -- The Police
Most anything off the Temple Of The Dog record except Hunger Strike. There are days I think Wooden Jesus is the best song Chris Cornell ever recorded.
Estranged -- Guns 'N Roses

[crued]

@steverox,@gary lets not forget "pussy" (sorry Ally-kat) https://videa.hu/videok/zene/rammstein-pussy-uncensored-alter-beatbox-dj-bQANWLNwZivprOxl

[crued]

@gogmagog so true on "estranged" that might be my fave gnr song. that and "you could be mine!
also in todays pc world *vomit* i apologize if the Rammstein video offended you

[Dale]

Yes Fletch, I would like that. also any thing by TRIUMPH. I love TRIUMPH.

[SparkyDR99]

I would like to co-sign ANYTHING by Extreme and Warrior Soul.

[fletch]

Dale and Oper8n: I pulled the Cinderella demo disc from my collection. It's even better than I remember. It's 2-CD set with 42 songs. The track listing is below. My buddy says that he has the capability to burn the discs. Once done, I'll post my email address for you to message me with your address and I'll mail it to you if you're still interested.

Nobody'd fool*
shake me*
livin' fast
love for sale
young and restless
wastin' my time
playing with fire
high on rock and roll
son of a bitch
hell on wheels*
hotter than hell
almost there now
devil in disguise
stop the fire
breaking the chains
get lost
somebody save me*
breaking the chains
over the edge
left my heart
fear of the night
rock fever
light my fuse
born to rock and roll
cry no more
king of the road
night songs*
push push*
freewheeling (off Still Climbing)
in from the outside*
from the pan to the fire
join the fight
I can't take it
shot in the dark
Starstruck
turn out the lights
Nothin' for Nothin'*
Hot lovin'
keep me in your heart
Talk is cheap (off still climbing)
Once around the ride*
eye for an eye

*off Night Songs

[oper8n]

I am very interested! Thanks so much.

[Dale]

Yes, my friends that would be great

[Metalboy!]

Tough question but many on here have made some great suggestions.

Here are some of my faves which might be famous but somewhat overlooked. All over the lot and in no particular order:

“Tea For One”, Led Zeppelin
“Razamanazz”, Nazareth
“Children Of The Night”, Whitesnake
“Rock and Roll Doctor”, Black Sabbath
“Stiff Competition”, Cheap Trick
“I Got The Itch”, KIX
“Roll Away The Stone”, Mott The Hoople
“Bitch”, Stones
“Young Man Blues”, The Who
“Lazy Purple
“Squealer”, AC/DC
“Tie Your Mother Down”, Queen
“Roller”, April Wine

A s far as “Life’s Been Good” goes, great song! Talk about coincidence and a combination of talking about Joe Walsh at work last week with big brother listening, up on my YouTube pops up Joe Walsh performing “Life’s Been Good”, mailing it note for note on “Live At Daryl’s House”!

Actually, Moreno than nailing it as he just punches up his guitar something fierce on it. You guys gotta check it out if you haven’t seen it yet!

[fletch]

Dale and Oper8n: My buddy burned the Cinderella demo discs. If you want them, email me @ fletchgorman@yahoo.com. I'll mail them to you. I don't want anything in return. Simply, pay it forward. Oh, and if anyone else wants a copy...well ask Dale or oper8n. I've done my part. :]

Peace/rock on.

-fletch

[Dale]

Thank you Dale

[oper8n]

THANKS!