List by Brian of PizzaSpotz
Of all the lists I’ve created for PizzaSpotz, this is by far, one of my favorites. I absolutely love Cheap Trick and you do too, otherwise, you wouldn’t be here right now. Of course, as with all lists here on PizzaSpotz.com, this one has something to do with pizza. This time, I have to mention Chicago deep dish pizza. And with all lists, this one is very subjective. I hope your list looks a little like this one. If not, please leave some feed back in the comments section below. If you haven’t already liked our Facebook page, please do. Join our community and maybe get some free pizza too.
Now, onto our top ten Cheap Trick songs……
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10. Clock Strikes Ten
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Album: In Color
B-side: So Good to See You
Released: 1977
Recorded: Kendun Recorders Los Angeles, 1977
Length: 2:59
Label: Epic
Writer: Rick Nielsen
Producer: Tom Werman
9. The Flame
Album: Lap of Luxury
B-side: “Through the Night”
Released: July 25, 1988
Recorded: 1988
Length 05:37
Label: Epic
Writer(s): Bob Mitchell, Nick Graham
Producer: Richie Zito
8. Smile
Album: The Latest
Released: 2009
Length: 4:12
Writer:
Label: Cheap Trick Unlimited
7. She’s Tight
Album: One on One
B-side: All I Really Want To Do
Released: 1982
Length: 2:59
Label: Epic
Writer: Rick Nielsen
Producer: Roy Thomas Baker
6. Tonight, It’s You
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Album: Standing on the Edge
B-side: “Wild Wild Women”
Released: 1985
Length: 3:30
Label: Epic Records
Writer(s): Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Jon Brant, Mark Radice
Producer: Jack Douglas
5. I Know What I Want
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Album: Dream Police
Released: 1979
Recorded: Record Plant, Los Angeles 1978-1979
Writer: Rick Nielsen
Lead Vocals: Tom Petersson
4. Dream Police
Album: Dream Police
B-side: “Heaven Tonight”
Released: September 1979
Recorded: 1978
Length: 3:49
Label: Epic
Writer: Rick Nielsen
Producer: Tom Werman
3. Stop This Game
Album: All Shook Up
B-side: “Who D’King”
Released: 1980
Length 3:45
Label: Epic Records
Writer(s): Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander
Producer: George Martin
2. Surrender
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Album: Heaven Tonight
B-side: “Auf Wiedersehen”
Released: June 1978
Recorded: 1977
Length: 4:12
Label: Epic
Writer: Rick Nielsen
Producer: Tom Werman
1. I Want You to Want Me
Had to take the other video off since it had copyrighted material. Wanted to put another live concert video here, but none sounded as good as the original live version from Japan. This song is the absolute best. And this is the best version, period.
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Album: In Color / Cheap Trick at Budokan (live)
B-side: “Oh Boy” / “Clock Strikes Ten” (live)
Released: 1977 (original) 1979 (live at Budokan, Japan)
Recorded: Kendun Recorders Los Angeles, 1977 (original)
Nippon Budokan, Tokyo April 1978 (live)
Length: 3:09 (original studio version)
3:38 (live)
Label: Epic
Writer(s): Rick Nielsen
Producer: Tom Werman
What are your top ten Cheap Trick songs ever? Let us know in the comments below.
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