Streets of Philadelphia – Bruce Springsteen
Even though this is a song about a bloke slowly dying of Aids, Bruce keeps it upbeat and catchy. That’s why he’s the boss.
Slough – David Brent
Everything in this song is factually accurate, so you can learn as you listen. Clever.
Crazy Maze – Des’ree
“Money don’t make my world go round / I’m reaching out to a higher ground.” Me too, Des’ree. Me too.
Ooh La La – David Brent
This is a song about driving across America, picking up chicks on the way. They say you should write about what you know, and I know I would like to do that one day.
Every Breath You Take – The Police
Sting singing about keeping his eye on some girl. It’s a lovely tune, but someone should tell him the difference between wooing and stalking.
Lady Gypsy – David Brent
This is a song about when I first had intercourse with a gypsy. A lady gypsy, obviously.
Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
A lovely song about how Tracy wants a lift out of town to get away from her lazy drunk father.
Luka – Suzanne Vega
Vega had a mega hit with this song about a noisy, accident-prone kid who used to live in the flat above her. I bet she was able to move out when the royalties came flooding in.
No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley
Bob bloody loved women, but no one likes it when they cry.
Living Years – Mike + the Mechanics
A cracking tune from Mike about his dead dad.
