885 Greatest Rock Song Countdown Guest List: The Intelligencer’s Naila Francis shares her top picks
As part of this year’s 885 Greatest Rock Songs countdown on WXPN, we asked a number of well-known Philadelphians to share their own picks for the best rock and roll moments of all time. Today we bring you the greatest rock songs according to Naila Francis, columnist and staff writer for The Intelligencer.
1. Marc Broussard – “Home”
2. Danielia Cotton – “Try”
3. Brandi Carlile – “The Story”
4. Will Hoge – “The Man Who Killed Love”
5. Matthew Perryman Jones – “Land of the Living”
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