So, it seems like the battery in my iPod type thingy usually dies every five minutes (ok, slight exaggeration…maybe), but anyway, a fun way to beat the dead battery blues is by listening to shorter songs.
Sure, all 17 minutes of Iron Butterfly’s “In-a-Gadda-da-Vida,” are fun, but it doesn’t make the cut this time!
To help you get through your highspeed day just a little easier, I’ve put together a list of my favorite songs that are under two minutes long. That’s right, you can listen to all five songs in about seven minutes.
Ready…Set…Go!
Top 5 Songs Under Two Minutes Long
5. Blur—Song 2 2:01
Ok, this British rock track is one second too long, but I’m letting it slide, because every time I hear it, I want to jump up and down and sing along. Sue me.
4. Guided by Voices—Pimple Zoo 0:42
This legendary indie band has released dozens of albums and zillions of songs, thanks in part to the fact that many number clock in well under the one minute mark. This catchy number centers on the sad chorus refrain, “Sometimes I get the feeling that you don’t want me around.”
3. The Ramones—Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue1:37
Speaking of the Ramones, this classic (and initially, rather controversial) punk-rock anthem from NYC’s foremost punks proves that you don’t need much time or many chords to write great songs.
2. Reigning Sound—Time Bomb High School 1:35
All the way from Memphis, this garage-rock outfit dishes up retro-style rock that pays tribute to everyone from Carl Perkins and Elvis to Sam Cooke and the Ramones.
1. White Stripes—Fell in Love with a Girl 1:50
The White Stripes have gone through lots of freaky phases in their career, but this upbeat and raucous rock track remains one of their catchiest. So, that’s the quick list for me, but I’m sure there are lots of other great short songs. Leave me a comment and let me know who’s on your list!
