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10

'Legs'

From 'Eliminator' (1983)

ZZ Top songs were already all over the radio, but two changes on 1983's 'Eliminator' turned them into mega-stars. First, they added poppy synthesizers to their Texas-fried boogie. Second, the trio filmed a series of videos starring themselves as magical guardian angels helping hapless, hard-working guys get laid with the help of the souped-up hot rod pictured on the album's cover.

9

'Cheap Sunglasses'

From 'Deguello' (1979)

After touring their asses off for most of the 70s, ZZ Top took an extended break in 1977, reuniting two years later to deliver the diverse and generally awesome 'Deguello,' which featured this winding, funky “how to survive a hangover” guide. It was also during this break that guitarist Billy Gibbons and bassist Dusty Hill grew their famous beards, allegedly without each other's knowledge.

8

'Heard it on the X'

From 'Fandango!' (1975)

1975's 'Fandango!' featured this barn-burning tribute to the Mexican radio stations that blasted Wolfman Jack's influential shows into their hometown of Houston, Texas at wattages far past those allowed by the US government. These stations, whose call letters all began with 'X,' exposed the band to country, rock and blues music that would influence them greatly.

7

'I Thank You'

From 'Deguello' (1979)

The lead track on 1979's 'Deguello' is a cover of Sam and Dave's Stax classic 'I Thank You.' The trio recorded the song in a surprisingly faithful manner, with clean guitar tones and a soulful vocal performance from Billy Gibbons. In concert, though, such as on the stop-whatever-you're-doing-and-watch-this-right-now 1980 'Double Down' DVD, things boiled over more than a little.

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6

'Just Got Paid'

From 'Rio Grande Mud' (1972)

ZZ Top's second album, 1972's 'Rio Grande Mud,' named after the river that divides Mexico from their beloved home state of Texas, found the band bettering their debut in terms of both production and songwriting. It's a record full of ferocious, dirty, blues-influenced rock and roll numbers such as this simply stated ode to the joys of a full wallet on payday.

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5

'Sharp Dressed Man'

From 'Eliminator' (1983)

ZZ Top extols the importance of dressing to impress on 'Eliminator''s signature song, something that's always been a big part of their stage shows. Whether it's furry guitars, cowboy hats, ponchos or mechanic's jumpers, you can always count on finding Billy and Dusty performing their trademark synchronized moves in something unconventional, but always tasteful.

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4

'Waitin' for the Bus / Jesus Just Left Chicago'

From 'Tres Hombres' (1973)

With 1973's 'Tres Hombres,' ZZ Top made another bold leap forward in terms of sophistication and range, crashing the Top 10 charts and cementing their reputation as one of the best and biggest rock bands of the 70s. The record kicks off with the dynamic double shot of the strutting 'Waiting..' and the deeper, more laid back groove of 'Chicago.' If it's not against the law to play these songs separately, it oughta be.

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3

'Gimme All Your Lovin''

From 'Eliminator' (1983)

Perhaps because it now contrasted with slick, modern keyboard accents, Billy Gibbons' guitar rarely sounded as full and rip-snorting nasty as it did on 1983's 'Eliminator.' On this, the album's infectious sing-a-long opening song, his first solo explodes out of the gate like an unleashed rodeo bull, and his fretwork serves as pretty much a second vocalist throughout the album.

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2

'Tush'

From 'Fandango' (1975)

Bassist Dusty Hill takes one of his occasional turns on lead vocals on this highly traditional, and typically supercharged blues number from 1975's 'Fandango.' Lyrically, ZZ Top songs can feature very subtle and clever double entendres, but sometimes, most notably this song, they decide just to come right out and say what it is they're after.

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1

'La Grange'

From 'Tres Hombres' (1973)

Without a doubt the most popular ZZ Top song of all time, this ode to a famous Texas whorehouse from 'Tres Hombres' is inescapable on the radio, in TV commercials and as a mood-setter for numerous big screen films. Just as cliches are cliches because they're true, classic songs get overplayed because, well, they're awesome. So listen to this one with fresh ears from time to time to see how deceptively simple ZZ Top's music can be at its best.

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