Coulda been contenders

Here are a few songs that should have successful singles. At least within the range permitted by the band's overall fandom. All good songs, which you should seek out.

Stone Temple Pilots - Hollywood Bitch. Now I generally am not a huge STP fan, but this one has a really good hook and the lyrics are great. This one came with the general decline of the band, so perhaps it was too late.

Devo - The Day My Baby Gave Me a Surprise. First of all, I am amazed there is a video for this one. It's from their second album which went artier before they went mainstreamish with Freedom of Choice. Anyway, it is a great one

Killers Smile Like You Mean It. I am cheating a bit, as this was a single in Europe, but not over here. The video wasn't even released in the US. I venture to say this is their finest effort.

Pearl Jam Don't Gimme No Lip. OK, I know why this wasn't a single. It was made after Pearl Jam made their retreat from the public eye. It is a B-side. Stone Gossard rather than Eddie Vedder sings. And there is profanity So it is destined for obscurity, which is too bad as it is one of the more rocking songs PJ ever made.