Readers’ Rock List: Crime Songs

Last week, in tribute to all the artists who were in trouble with the law, we asked our readers to tell us their favorite Crime Songs. We counted the votes, and Johnny Cash and his “Folsom Prison Blues” was your favorite law-breaking song, edging out felonious tracks by the Clash, Bob Marley and Bruce Springsteen. Check below for the entire list of best Crime Songs, as voted by you. 1. Johnny Cash – “Folsom Prison Blues” 2. The Clash – “I Fought The Law” 3. Bob Marley – “I Shot the Sheriff” 4. Jimi Hendrix – “Hey Joe” 5. N.W.A – “Fuck Tha Police” 6. Judas Priest – “Breaking The Law” 7. Neil Young – “Down By The River” 8. Bruce Springsteen – “Meeting Across the River” 9. Nick Cave – “Stagger Lee” 10. Fiona Apple – “Criminal” 11. Jane’s Addiction – “Been Caught Stealing” 12. Michael Jackson – “Smooth Criminal” 13. Curtis Mayfield – “Pusherman” 14. The Police – “Murder By Numbers” 15. The Offspring – “Bad Habit” Related Stories: • Rock List: Best ’80s Videos • Rock List: Best Michael Jackson Songs • Rock List: Best Producers • More Rock Lists at Rock Daily
	Published: 2008-09-15 Provider: Rolling Stone
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