Number 33 - Rockin in the Free World by Neil Young
I could have picked Heart of Gold from his iconic 70's album Harvest, but after a decade in the wilderness came this belter from Neil Young in 1989. With references to his passion about the environment, and also dealing with homelessness and terrorism, this was highly critical of the George H W Bush administration. But to me it is just a great song.
Number 34 - Teach Your Children by Crosby Stills and Nash
There is something distinctly hammy about the lyrics, but the melody suits the harmony of their three voices just fine. It was written by Graham Nash while he was still with The Hollies, but they never made a recording. It was not until he joined David Crosby and Stephen Stills that it made to their 1970 album Deja Vu.
Number 35 - It's Getting Better by Mama Cass
Written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, this 1969 single did better in the UK than in America. Cass Elliot is better known for her vocals on many hits for The Mamas & Papas including California Dreaming and Monday Monday. I just like the song.
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