"Maureen" by Eddie Money

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Edward Mahoney left the police force to pursue a recording career as Eddie Money. Turns out to have been a wise decision. He nearly broke into the top 10 with his chart debut in 1978 when "Baby Hold On" soared to #11.

Money would manage to creep into the top 10 twice in his career with "Take Me Home Tonight" (which featured Ronnie Spector of The Ronettes singing the signature line, "Be My Baby") and "Walk On Water." These songs hit #4 and #9, respectively.

Some of Money's other "hits" that everyone knows might not have done as well on the charts as you might expect. "Two Tickets To Paradise" only reached #22 and "Shakin'" topped out at #63. One of his lesser known songs, 1989's "Peace In Our Time" almost put Money in the top 10 again, but it halted at #11.

Money was starting to write checks his songs couldn't cash by the early 90s, his last chart appearance being "Fall In Love Again" in 1992 (the song went to #54).

"Maureen" is a gem buried on Money's 1978 record, "Life For The Taking." The tune has a Bruce Springsteen vibe and just puts you in a good mood.