By Steve Newton
Billy Idol’s career may have peaked back in 1983 with the hit-packed Rebel Yell album, but judging by his recent recordings he can still sing his ass off.
20. “Cradle of Love” (Charmed Life, 1990)
19. “To Be a Lover” (Whiplash Smile, 1986)
18. “L.A. Woman” (Charmed Life, 1990)
17. “Blue Highway” (Rebel Yell, 1983)
16. “Bitter Taste” (The Roadside EP, 2021)
15. “Man For All Seasons” (Whiplash Smile, 1986)
14. “Mony Mony” (Don’t Stop EP, 1981)
13. “The Loveless” (Charmed Life, 1990)
12. “Catch My Fall” (Rebel Yell, 1983)
11. “Rebel Like You” (The Cage EP, 2022)
10. “Don’t Need a Gun” (Whiplash Smile, 1986)
9. “Baby Put Your Clothes Back On” (The Roadside EP, 2021)
8. “(Do Not) Stand in the Shadows” (Rebel Yell, 1983)
7. “Flesh For Fantasy” (Rebel Yell, 1983)
6. “Sherri” (Devil’s Playground, 2005)
5. “Dancing With Myself” (Don’t Stop EP, 1981)
4. “Eyes Without a Face” (Rebel Yell, 1983)
3. “Sweet Sixteen” (Whiplash Smile, 1986)
2. “White Wedding” (Billy Idol, 1982)
1. “Rebel Yell” (Rebel Yell, 1983)
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