We
don’t claim to know more than Rick Beato. It is difficult for anyone to argue
that they do, and impossible for us. But we are comfortably in our misalignment
with Beato's song selections (not artist selections) in his post entitled “My Personal Spotify Top 10 of 2025.” That video is embedded near the bottom of this post.
The
Beato Top 10 includes artists we didn’t recognize. That isn’t surprising. We
appreciate the introduction. And his list includes a number of songs we know,
but we wouldn’t include in our list. Again, not surprising. What is
interesting to us is that Beato names two songs from artists with songs that
we assert are superior to the ones on his list. First, Beato named “Life
Signs” by Water From Your Eyes. Previously, we featured the song “Driving
Classics, Playing Cars” by that Brooklyn-based band (if interested, that
feature can be viewed at CLICK HERE).
We still prefer our choice.
The
other same-artist-but-different-song situation relates to Stephen Wilson Jr. In
his list, Beato praised “I’m a Song” and applauded the recording of Wilson
at the Photo Shop. Like Beato, a recorded video is a major reason for fully
appreciating our preference – “Gary.” In November, Stephen Wilson Jr. was
a guest on a late night show. The performance was electric. Miles Burger simultaneously
played a harmonica and electric upward bass, then switched to a bass guitar.
Scotty Murray skillfully played a pedal steel, an instrument we love. But the most
entertaining aspect was the contrast of the late segment of the song. For most
of the performance, Wilson’s voice was emotional, but his body remained stoic.
He couldn’t even be bothered to move the strand of hair from extending over one eye.
And the drummer (Julian Dorio) remained a
mere spectator. Then at 3:15, the kick
drum took command, and a short while later Wilson displayed his moves. We will
never grow tired of late-song surprises.
“Gary”
by Stephen Wilson Jr.
Lyrics of “Gary” by Stephen Wilson Jr
Gary these days been lying in his bed made
Working on the same car going on a decade
He scribbles on junk mail, don’t draw attention
I never really noticed but now that I mention it
There ain’t a lot of boys named Gary these days
Born with a cigarette glued to their face
Fix about anything a hammer can handle
Saving all their money ‘cause a Gary don’t gamble
Ain’t a lot of girls going by Debbie anymore
But they got the same nicotine pouring out their pores
Time leaves town but the minute hand stays
Ain’t a lot of boys named Gary these days
Gary these days been worried about the bad news
Ain’t a lot of teenagers filling up the church pews
Burning Busch Lights, don’t talk to his brother
Do people even still say grace before supper
Hey, there ain’t a lot of boys named Gary these days
Born with a cigarette glued to their face
Fix about anything a hammer can handle
Saving all their money ‘cause a Gary don’t gamble
Ain’t a lot of girls going by Debbie anymore
But they got the same nicotine pouring out their pores
Time leaves town but the minute hand stays
Ain’t a lot of boys named Gary these days
Every now and then gets the damn thing running
Takes it out for a spin first week in May
He believes in God but believes in little
Black eyed peas on the stove on New Years Day
I had a weird suspicion with the light out on the front porch
Heart medication poured down where the drain pours
He holds his left arm while his parakeet prays
Has anybody seen much of Gary these days
Has anybody seen much of Gary these days
There ain’t a lot of boys named Gary these days
There ain’t a lot of boys named Gary these days
Gary these days been lying in his bed made
Working on the same car going on a decade
He scribbles on junk mail, don’t draw attention
I never really noticed but now that I mention it
There ain’t a lot of boys named Gary these days
Born with a cigarette glued to their face
Fix about anything a hammer can handle
Saving all their money ‘cause a Gary don’t gamble
Ain’t a lot of girls going by Debbie anymore
But they got the same nicotine pouring out their pores
Time leaves town but the minute hand stays
Ain’t a lot of boys named Gary these days
Gary these days been worried about the bad news
Ain’t a lot of teenagers filling up the church pews
Burning Busch Lights, don’t talk to his brother
Do people even still say grace before supper
Hey, there ain’t a lot of boys named Gary these days
Born with a cigarette glued to their face
Fix about anything a hammer can handle
Saving all their money ‘cause a Gary don’t gamble
Ain’t a lot of girls going by Debbie anymore
But they got the same nicotine pouring out their pores
Time leaves town but the minute hand stays
Ain’t a lot of boys named Gary these days
Every now and then gets the damn thing running
Takes it out for a spin first week in May
He believes in God but believes in little
Black eyed peas on the stove on New Years Day
I had a weird suspicion with the light out on the front porch
Heart medication poured down where the drain pours
He holds his left arm while his parakeet prays
Has anybody seen much of Gary these days
Has anybody seen much of Gary these days
There ain’t a lot of boys named Gary these days
There ain’t a lot of boys named Gary these days
Rick Beato -- “My Personal Spotify Top 10 of 2025.”
10. “Kurayami” by Mei Semenoes
9. “Life Signs” by Water From Your Eyes
8. “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party” by Hayley Williams
7. “My Mind Is A Mountain” by Deftones
6. “To Ease You” by Men I Trust
5. “Speyside” by Bon Iver
4. “La Perla” by Rosalia
3. “Always On My Mind” by Been Stellar
2. “Times Like These” by Addison Rae
1. “I’m a Song” (Live at the Print Shop) by Stephen Wilson Jr.
9. “Life Signs” by Water From Your Eyes
8. “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party” by Hayley Williams
7. “My Mind Is A Mountain” by Deftones
6. “To Ease You” by Men I Trust
5. “Speyside” by Bon Iver
4. “La Perla” by Rosalia
3. “Always On My Mind” by Been Stellar
2. “Times Like These” by Addison Rae
1. “I’m a Song” (Live at the Print Shop) by Stephen Wilson Jr.
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