In 1983 at UT, I took history of african-american music (as an elective
)
My teacher/instructor/professor was radical AF, super smart.
I learned
Scott Joplin influenced every song in your list and the RS list, and anyone else's list.
Amazing class.
I'm not a huge beach boys fan, but I'm surprised
God Only Knows is not on the RS list.
I'm sure you know
Hey Jude is about Julian Lennon dealing with his parents divorce, written by McCartney.
On 12/8/80, I was a freshman at UT watching MNF with a lot of others in the common area of the 13th floor of the Castilian dorm when Cosell reported Lennon's assassination. I'll never forget that moment. wow.
And, imho,
John Lennon is the greatest rock personality, ever.
and forever.