It's pretty obvious why classic rock radio is so dreary and moribund when it simply doesn't need to be: its
play list is about 50 to 100 songs long. Seriously. Now, I love Boston as much as the next 40 something geeky white guy, but if I hear More Than a Feeling one more freakin' time, I'm gonna turn purple, soil myself, and explode into a thousand pieces.

Speaking of purple, how come all you ever hear from Prince is Kiss and When Doves Cry? The guy has 4.2 billion songs, and those two are practically the only ones they play. It's time for classic rock radio to stop
micro-managing and focus grouping itself into oblivion. Damn, son, be a little adventurous for a change!
Here's a list of great songs from amazing artists that you literally never hear on terrestrial radio (satellite
is much, much better) but should:

The Beatles:

Good Morning, Good Morning
This Sgt Pepper gem features John at his most laid back and a stinging guitar solo from Paul, of all people,
that can scrape the paint off any wall.

Rain
Ringo's best drumming, John at his most sublimely bizarre, and the first backward vocals in a pop song.

Taxman
George steps up big time on Revolver with this classic anti-government screed that features some of his best guitar work as a Fab.

The Doors:

Peace Frog
The title stinks, but the song could be the Doors' best."There's blood in the streets, it's up to my
ankles/blood in the street, it's up to my knees" sings the Lizard King, and he wasn't exaggerating in '68.

Indian Summer
One of Morrison's simplest songs (and one of his best) with incredibly delicate, almost spider-like guitar work
from Robby Krieger. Do not play if you have just broken up with/lost someone, or you'll never stop bawling.

Been Down So Long
From LA Woman, this is Mr.Mojo Risin' at his beeriest and bluesiest. Probably the only time Morrison ever
convincingly shouted like a true blues man, Krieger still steals the show with a slide guitar solo carved out of
the thick Delta air.

The Clash:

Police on my Back
They were punk, but now fit comfortably onto most rock radio. This shout along deserves about two trillion more
airplays, it's that godlike. We miss Joe, don't we?

Clampdown
"Let fury have the hour, anger can be power/D'you know that you can use it?" No, but an entire generation
listened and found out for themselves. Strummer and Jones at their most scathing, with a toe-tapping rhythm
that's impossible to ignore.

The Street Parade
Buried in the triple disc Sandinista, this eerie horn laden track is one of their most underated and ethereal,
with an addictive beat that grabs you over time. A real grower.

Prince:

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Sure, he looks like a combination of Marc Bolan, Billy Dee Williams and a Fraggle, but His Purpleness can pen a killer dance track with the best of them. This is my favorite track from Parade, his 1986 classic with the Revolution.

My Name Is Prince
The man adds the symbol and announces his funkiness to everybody, with a track that features grunts, guitar squeals, moans and a beat that redefines hot and sweaty. Put this on and watch the party go to another level.

Batdance
Totally messing with your head, sorry. This track is horrendous, but...

Starfish and Coffee
...this song from Sign O' The Times is an instantly hummable, psychedelic delight, kind of a softer cousin of Raspberry Beret, with Mr. Nelson in exceedingly good spirits. Play this one on a sunny Sunday morning and enjoy your life even more.