This week we asked NAPA Net readers to weigh in on the best song(s) about retirement.
While Memorial Day represents a special time to commemorate the sacrifices of those who paid the ultimate price that we may enjoy the freedoms we have, it also traditionally marks the beginning of the summer vacation season.
So, as you crank up the tunes — in your car or personal listening device, out by the pool or as you fire up the grill… let’s face it, if retirement has a soundtrack, it’s going to be one heck of a playlist. And here’s yours.
Last year our top five were:
We Gotta Get Out of This Place – The Animals
Too Much Time on My Hands – Styx
I Can’t Hold Back – Survivor
Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf
Too Late to Turn Back Now – Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
Somewhat surprisingly, while those songs were on this year’s playlist, none made it into the 2016 top five. The top-voted song (and there were thousands of votes), by a substantial margin, was:
Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
The rest of the top five were:
Don't Stop Believing – Journey
Already Gone – Eagles
A Hard Day’s Night – The Beatles
The Best is Yet to Come – Frank Sinatra
Rounding out the top 10 were:
Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes – Jimmy Buffet
My Way – Frank Sinatra
Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen
Leaving on a Jet Plane – Peter, Paul & Mary
Let the Good Times Roll – The Cars
For those of you looking to expand out your playlist, here’s the rest of our “Top 40” (in order):
When I'm 64 – The Beatles
Take It Easy – The Eagles
Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow -- Fleetwood Mac
Should I Stay or Should I Go? – The Clash
I’ve Had the Time of My Life – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
Time of Your Life – Green Day
Forever Young – Rod Stewart
I Don't Need your Rockin’ Chair – George Jones
We Gotta Get Out of This Place – The Animals
We’re Not Gonna Take It – Twisted Sister
Take This Job and Shove It – Johnny Paycheck
Somewhere over the Rainbow – Judy Garland
40 Hour Week – Alabama
You Can't Always Get What You Want – Rolling Stones
The Gambler – Kenny Rogers
The Times They Are A-Changing – Bob Dylan
I’m Free – The Who
Beautiful Day – U2
Money For Nothing – Dire Straits
Don’t Look Back – Boston
Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Five O’Clock World – The Vogues
The Future's So Bright – Timbuk 3
Takin’ Care of Business – BTO
Na Na Hey Hey – Jeronimo
Hello, Goodbye – The Beatles
I Don’t Care Anymore – Phil Collins
Break on Through (to the other side) – The Doors
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? – The Clash
You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone (Cups) – Anna Kendrick
Enjoy! And thanks to everyone who participated in our NAPA Net Poll!
Got an idea for a future poll? Email me at [email protected].
