Playlist Scale & Core Identity

Total tracks: ~24,000+ (spanning decades and hundreds of artists).

Primary genre: Rock in all its forms (sub-labeled extensively: Alternative Rock, Blues Rock, Pop Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Prog Rock, Soft Rock, Country Rock, Psychedelic, Arena Rock, Indie, Grunge, Garage, etc.).

Era coverage: Strongest presence from the 1970s through the 2010s, with early roots beginning in the late 1950s/60s. This creates a historical sweep but with its core emphasis post-1970, not just the ’60s–’80s golden age.

Playlist style: Library-driven rather than “mixtape” — entire albums and discographies included, not just surface-level hits. It is a curated archive of rock’s many tributaries.

Genre / Sub-Style Breakdown

The metadata and track distribution point to a multi-layered rock universe. Though the majority is tagged 'Rock,' the sub-styles reveal its true diversity:

• Alternative Rock – 4,049 tracks (largest single sub-label).
• Blues Rock – 2,969 tracks.
• Pop Rock – 2,897 tracks.
• Hard Rock – 2,319 tracks.
• Classic Rock – 1,391 tracks.
• Folk Rock – 1,223 tracks.
• Prog Rock – 989 tracks.
• Soft Rock – 853 tracks.
• Country Rock – 840 tracks.
• Psychedelic Rock – 493 tracks.

Smaller but notable presences: Arena Rock, Indie Rock, Grunge, Garage Rock, Jazz Rock. Although “Rock” dominates on paper, the soundscape spreads across blues, soul, funk, folk, and even electronic corners.

Notable Artist Representation (Top 15 by Track Count)

The playlist emphasizes deep catalogs over cherry-picked hits:

• Van Morrison – 407 tracks
• Elton John – 383 tracks
• Bob Dylan – 341 tracks
• Elvis Presley – 282 tracks
• Chicago – 282 tracks
• The Rolling Stones – 276 tracks
• Dion – 273 tracks
• Stevie Wonder – 267 tracks
• The Kinks – 265 tracks
• Eric Clapton – 254 tracks
• John Mellencamp – 246 tracks
• The Hollies – 234 tracks
• Bon Jovi – 225 tracks
• Ringo Starr – 223 tracks
• James Brown – 217 tracks

This reinforces the archival approach: the goal is career-spanning inclusion, not just a handful of famous tracks.

Notable Inclusions (from a Random Sample)

• Pink Floyd – “Careful With That Axe, Eugene” (Ummagumma): a deep psychedelic cut far beyond their radio staples.
• Heart – “Say Hello” (Little Queen): a non-single track showing album-oriented depth.
• The Turtles – “Battle of the Bands” cuts: quirky pop-rock experiments included in full, not just “Happy Together.”
• Stevie Wonder – Conversation Peace (52 tracks total): proof that the collection extends well into his ’90s work.
• Elton John – versatile era selections showing that the playlist isn’t trapped in his ’70s–’80s glory years.
• Sugar Ray Collection – an interesting modern addition that contrasts with the heavy blues/rock backbone.

Curation Style Observations

• Album-Oriented: Entire albums included wholesale (sometimes multiple remasters and deluxe editions).
• Breadth + Depth: Covers both the “rock canon” (Stones, Dylan, Clapton, Elton) and less-spotlighted tributaries (funk crossovers, reggae rock, fusion).
• Historical Sweep: Starts with early blues-influenced rock (Elvis, Dion, Animals), flows through ’60s–’80s golden age, and extends into modern alt/indie.
• Expressive Reach: Includes gospel- and soul-infused cuts, experimental psychedelic tracks, and non-hits — reflecting emotional and historical range, not just popularity.

In summary: The Good2Go Rock ’n’ Roll Collection is less a playlist than a living archive of rock and its branches. It’s curated with the goal of completeness — entire careers, full albums, deep cuts, and genre crossovers — capturing the full ecosystem of rock, blues, soul, funk, and beyond. Rather than surface-level “greatest hits,” it presents a collector’s journey through decades of recorded history.