The Final Five: The Last Five Songs I Want To Hear [VIDEO]

Well this is a morbid topic isn't it? I guess on the surface it is, but as much as music means to me, it's important that I recognize the part it's played in my life.

It's kind of weird, I didn't want this list to be songs about "death", but about songs that make me feel joy in way one way or another.  Anyways, with modern medicine and technology, it seems almost reasonable that we all might be fortunate to have 20-30 minutes to enjoy what we love before we turn back into stardust.  So with that said, I thought I'd put together my "Final Five".

You can listen to the playlist below, but I'll enumerate the list for you.

1. David Bowie-Changes. This song actually came out when I was ten years old. It was before my time. I just discovered it later in life. While most of the rock that I came up with came and went, I have never tired of this track. I love it's message that the next generation will do better (at least that's what it means to me).

2. My Chemical Romance-Welcome To The Black Parade. This is actually the track that inspired the list. This song hits me square in the heart. I do not have the same thoughts on death as most of you and its something that I do not fear. My concern is, who will be next one to fight the good fight?

3. Red Hot Chili Peppers-Monarchy Of Roses. I would be lying if I told you I had any friggin' idea what this song is about. Like a lot of Chili Peppers tracks, I'm most caught up in the joy of the piece as a whole. I had selected Brendan's Death Song, but ditched it at the last minute. I love the crescendo in that track, but it drug the list down.

4. Led Zeppelin-In The Light. Yes, for me the ultimate Led Zeppelin track. It doesn't have the pomposity of Stairway or even the epicene of Kashmir. It's somewhere in the pocket between the two. It starts off trip and breaks out into a more rocking' track, but for me, the bridge is one of the most beautiful ever written. This is the excellent "vinyl" version.

5. The Mighty Mighty Boston's-The Impression I get. This song is life. The song on it's surface is pure energy and joy but underneath is that message of empathy, maybe a little fear, apprehension and the questioning of the randomness of it all.

I did add two more songs to the playlist. It's a little too "spot on" but I love the message of thankfulness in the Pearl Jam track "Just Breathe".  While the song is often used as an audio eulogy, to me it's a bit more a out being thankful for those who took the ride with you.

Lastly is Joey Ramone's "What A Wonderful World".  The Ramones meant so much to me for so many years, but this solo track really sums up my day to day.

And with that, I close out my Final Five or Supreme Seven.