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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[steverox]

Alright, I know this thread is a bit dated by now, but I just had to post one more song to the list.

I think Slade's "Run Runaway" is an awesome song and totally underrated. Slade's not that well known anyway (other than some know Quiet Riot covered a couple of their songs), and maybe this song doesn't qualify as famous, but man it's got such a great hook, and an amazing middle section with a rhythm change. I really love this song, and it IS underrated!!!