Wizzard‘s Roy Wood Reveals His 20 Best Songs – Ranked!
A new ranking of Wizzard frontman Roy Wood’s extensive catalog offers a definitive guide to the prolific musician’s most impactful work, from glam rock anthems to orchestral pop masterpieces. Published today, the list arrives as Wood’s influence on contemporary artists continues to grow, solidifying his legacy as a uniquely innovative force in British music.
Wood, a self-described “super-fan” of pop music, aimed to encompass “all of pop, all at the same time,” according to Bob Stanley’s yeah Yeah Yeah: the Story of Modern Pop.This ambition resulted in an incredibly diverse and eclectic body of work, making the task of ranking his best songs a considerable challenge. The resulting list, now available via Spotify and other streaming services, provides a curated journey through Wood’s career, highlighting the breadth of his talent and enduring appeal.
Here are Roy Wood’s 20 best songs, ranked:
- Wizzard – See my baby Jive (1973)
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“See My Baby Jive,” topping the list, is described as both a “masterpiece and one of the maddest, strangest 70s chart toppers.” The five-minute track is celebrated for its “utterly euphoric chorus” and “chaotic,teeming sonic maximalism,” featuring unexpected key changes,a French horn solo,and an intentionally prolonged outro.
Listeners can access the complete ranked playlist on Spotify – or transfer it to Apple, Tidal, or other preferred streaming services. The ranking serves as both a retrospective celebration of Wood’s career and an introduction for new audiences to discover the depth and innovation of his music.
