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Chris Jordan | Asbury Park Press

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We have it all in New Jersey.

Just ask us. We have disco fries, traffic jams and rogue turkeys. We also have a great and expansive musical legacy that has produced a multitude of top-rate artists over the last hundred years or so.

Yes, that includes Sinatra, Springsteen, Houston, Bon Jovi, P-Funk and more. So that leads us to ask — what is the greatest song sung by a Jersey artist? There’s lot of great songs, so we’d like to ask you to vote for the best.

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The criteria is this: The song must be sung by someone who grew up in New Jersey. Not someone born here and then moved away as a child, or someone who moved here after they became an established artist.

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We have a list of 28 all-time Jersey classics below, in alphabetical order. Our poll is at the end of the story. Pick one of the 28, or add your own. We’ll announce the results in the near future, and we’ll finally be able to name the greatest Jersey song of all time. Voting has ended, results coming Monday, Nov. 25.

‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ by Bon Jovi (1986)

The story of Tommy and Gina making due in a hardscrabble life with faith and optimism has become a rock ’n’ roll classic.

‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ by Bon Jovi (1986)

The Sayreville band was indeed “Wanted: Dead or Alive” by the time this track came out — it was the third single from their breakthrough album, “Slippery When Wet.” This ode to the West has a distinctly Jersey vibe.

‘Flash Light’ by George Clinton and P-Funk (1978)

The late Bernie Worrell was instrumental in crafting this funk legend. “Flash Light” became a Top 20 hit for the Plainfield-based group, and it shined a light on P-Funk for the mainstream.

‘Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)’ by George Clinton and P-Funk (1975)

If you want to know what a funk song sounds like, listen to this classic. The track has been sampled numerous times, and often appears in movies and TV shows.

‘One O’Clock Jump’ by Count Basie (1937)

“One O’Clock Jump” by Count Basie of Red Bank is full of swing and sophistication and it helped define the music of the jazz age. Basie re-recorded his signature song several times over the years, and it’s been featured in multiple films.

‘Rag Doll’ by the Four Seasons (1964)

They say that rag doll is no good, but we love her so. This No. 1 hit from the Summer of ’64 by the Four Seasons proved the Newark group could stand toe-to-toe with the Beatles, or any of the bands of the British Invasion, for that matter.

‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor (1978)

This disco hit has become an anthem for numerous groups and causes around the world, including LGBT rights groups, breast cancer survivors and the French 1998 World Cup-winning soccer team.

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“I love it,” said the Newark-born Gaynor. “It’s timeless, and the lyrics are something everyone can relate to.”

‘Where the Boys Are’ by Connie Francis (1961)

Recorded for the movie of the same name, “Where the Boys Are” has become an eternal classic of teenage longing and one of the best vocal performances ever recorded.

‘I Will Always Love You’ by Whitney Houston (1992)

Real love fills the heart, and that was certainly conveyed in Houston’s big ballad, “I Will Always Love You.” The song was written and recorded by Dolly Parton in 1974 and Houston recorded for the soundtrack of the 1992 movie “The Bodyguard.” It’s only grown in stature.

‘The Greatest Love of All’ by Whitney Houston (1985)

“The Greatest Love of All” stopped people in their tracks when it was released in 1985. The song, from Houston’s 1985 self-titled debut album, had people asking, “Did a 19-year old from New Jersey just sing that?" Yes she did.

‘Twist and Shout’ by the Isley Brothers (1962)

Famously covered by the Beatles, the Isley Brothers’ version is the one that inspired the Fab Four. It’s a classic from Jersey, recorded while the Isleys were living in Teaneck.

‘Celebration’ by Kool and the Gang (1980)

This ode to universal joy is a staple of weddings, parties, sporting events and more. While Jersey City’s Kool and the Gang have had many hits, “Celebration” is their only No. 1 hit on Billboard’s pop chart.

‘Last Caress' by the Misfits (1980)

What do you get when you combine punk rock with ’50s horror movies? It’s the Misfits’ “Last Caress,” a Jersey classic from the Lodi group.

‘Love on a Two-Way Street’ by the Moments (1970)

The Moments, featuring Billy Brown of Farmingdale and Harry Ray of Long Branch, recorded this Quiet Storm classic at All Platinum Studios in Englewood. It was later sampled by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys for their hit, “Empire State of Mind.”

‘O.P.P.’ by Naughty by Nature (1991)

OK, what does “O.P.P.” stand for? Hey, you can’t print that in the paper. Nearly 30 years old, this joyous ode to infidelity has lost none of its luster and the Naughty by Nature crew from East Orange are as popular as ever.

‘People Got to Be Free’ by the Rascals (1968)

‘People Got to Be Free,’ written by the Rascals’ Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, was a beacon of hope during the unrest of the Summer of ’68.

‘Ladies First’ by Queen Latifah featuring Monie Love (1989)

Yes, Queen Latifah of East Orange was a rapper, and how. “Ladies First” was a ground-breaking song not just for hip-hop, but for pop music, too, with its bold declaration of female empowerment.

‘See You Again' by Wiz Khalifa with Charlie Puth (2015)

“See You Again” spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s pop chart, thanks largely to Puth’s soulful chorus. He’s made Rumson and the Jersey Shore proud.

‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra (1969)

Paul Anka re-wrote the lyrics of the French pop song “Comme d’habitude” for Sinatra as “My Way,” and it became his signature song. It was also covered by Elvis Presley and Sid Vicious.

‘New York, New York’ by Frank Sinatra (1979)

The irony with “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra, is that the song people associated with the Big Apples is sung by a Jersey guy. Hoboken, of course.

‘Because the Night’ by the Patti Smith Group (1978)

This classic, co-written by Bruce Springsteen, brought a poetic sensibility to punk rock. Smith is a native of Deptford and guitarist Lenny Kaye is from North Brunswick.

‘Blood and Roses’ by the Smithereens (1986)

It was guitars and noir at a time when synthpop and pastels ruled MTV and the airwaves. The Smithereens, from Carteret and Scotch Plains, had plenty of hits afterward, but this one has remained their signature song.

‘I Don’t Want to Go Home’ by Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes (1976)

The horns, the Billy Rush guitar, and the barroom feel — “I Don’t Want to Go Home” is perhaps the best example of what the Sound of Asbury Park sounds like. Steven Van Zandt wrote this Jersey classic.

‘Born in the U.S.A.’ by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (1984)

This classic track evokes patriotism and also takes a hard look on how U.S. veterans are treated on the home front.

‘Born to Run’ by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (1975)

Springsteen’s iconic “Born to Run” received serious consideration as a Jersey state song in 1980 after DJ Carol Miller started a petition drive on New York City’s former WPLJ-FM. The State Assembly passed a resolution but it died in the Senate.

‘Deep in the Heart of Jersey’ by Uncle Floyd (1979)

Original credited to the Uncle Floyd character, Cowboy Charlie and the Corral Chums, this UHF classic brims with Jersey pride. It’s set to the music of “Deep in the Heart of Texas.”

‘Walk On By’ by Dionne Warwick (1964)

So soulful and sophisticated, “Walk On By” by Warwick is perhaps the epitome of her teaming with Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Warwick of East Orange is one of the underrated greats of music, and this is her at her best.

‘Since I Fell for You’ by Lenny Welch (1963)

Lenny Welch was the first Asbury Park native to hit it big from the city in the rock ’n’ roll era. “Since I Fell for You” was a Top 5 Billboard hit in 1963.

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Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. His multiple awards include recognition for stories on Bruce Springsteen and Snooki. Contact him at @chrisfhjordan; cjordan@app.com. Consider a subscription today.