The album making process is something I know virtually nothing about. Yet, I’ve always wondered about the process. How does an artist/band decide which songs go on their current project? Beyond that, how do they decide the ORDER of those songs? I can’t imagine it’s an easy process. As a music lover, I DO know that the first track of an album is vital in setting the tone for the material that follows.
Equally as important is the strength of the second song on the album. Because, when you think about it, an artist probably puts together an album like they would a mix tape. Start off strong, then take it up a notch…then maybe cool it down. At least that’s how I would do it. 🙂
Here are 10 really great songs that were selected by the artist to land in the second position on their album. Some of them are legendary, some are one-hit-wonders, some are just legends in my iTunes…either way, they’re all great…and they’re all TRACK TWO.
(Artist – Song – Album)
Harry Connick, Jr. – Come By Me – Come By Me
Maroon 5 – This Love – Songs About Jane
U2 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – The Joshua Tree
Harvey Danger – Flagpole Sittuh – Where Have All The Merrymakers Gone?
Michael Jackson – Rock With You – Off The Wall
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The Beatles – Eleanor Rigby – Revolver
Cornershop – Brimful of Asha – When I Was Born For The 7th Time
Outkast – So Fresh So Clean – Stankonia
Barenaked Ladies – It’s All Been Done – Stunt
The Buggles – Video Killed The Radio Star – The Age of Plastic
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