Friday, May 1, 2026

(Finished May 1st, 2026) Part 1 of The Best of Debut Songs

Hello,

The best debut songs ever. What are the best songs that introduced the world to a new famous band or musician? What are those songs that you remember where you were when you first heard it? I have spent way more time than I should have making sure all these songs are truly the debut song for each musician.

1) Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing":


2) Jackson Browne "Doctor My Eyes":


3) Lana Del Rey "Video Games":


4) The Knack "My Sharona":


5) Pearl Jam "Alive":


6) The Smiths "Hand In Glove":


7) Neneh Cherry "Buffalo Stance":


8) Survivor "Somewhere In America":


Yes, this is also Tori Amos, but under a different name. 9) Y Can't Tori Read "The Big Picture":


Not my favorite songs, but an interesting choice for first single. It's the same CD that has "Winter", "Crucify" and "Silent All These Years". 10) Tori Amos "Me & A Gun":


11) Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam "I Wonder If I Take You Home":


12) CSS "Let's Make Love and Listen To Death From Above":


13) John Cougar "I Need A Lover":


14) Kylie Minogue "The Loco-motion":


15) Olivia Rodrigo "driver's license":


16) The Zombies "She's Not There":


17) Veruca Salt "Seether":


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