Walken

SONG: Walken
ALBUM: Sky Blue Sky
TRACK: 10

What's not to like about this one? From the jangly piano opening to the toe-tapping beat, "Walken" is a walkin' tune. The lyrics are a little nonsensical, and not Tweedy's most insightful work. But let's face it - with the guitar onslaught mid-song, this track is all about licks, not lyrics. Check out Nels' soaring lap steel slide work. Or the boogie-woogie double-time break in the bridge. And last but not least, that killer, epic outro. You call this "Dad rock"? Only if Dad doesn't mind some headbanging.

Note: this song is not actually about Christopher Walken. Sorry. But it does feature a great little McCartney-ish bass lick towards the big ending. Geek out!