The 11 Greatest Steve Miller Band Songs

Arena-rock anthems, breezy radio staples and deeper psychedelic cuts trace a hitmaker's whole catalog. Which track tops them all?

1

The Joker

The 1973 chart-topping single famous for its 'space cowboy' and 'pompatus of love' lyrics.

1000pts

2

Jet Airliner

The 1977 radio staple about life on the road.

877pts

3

Living in the U.S.A.

The 1968 early hit with its 'somebody give me a cheeseburger' refrain.

709pts

4

Swingtown

The 1977 groove-laden single from the Book of Dreams album.

692pts

5

Take the Money and Run

The 1976 outlaw narrative hit about Billy Joe and Bobbie Sue.

692pts

6

Space Cowboy

The 1969 psychedelic track that introduced Miller's recurring cowboy persona.

491pts

7

Fly Like an Eagle

The 1976 synth-driven classic about time slipping into the future.

491pts

8

Rock'n Me

The 1976 number-one rocker with its driving guitar riff.

360pts

9

Gangster of Love

The 1968 blues-rock cut where Miller first calls himself the Maurice persona.

360pts

10

Abracadabra

The 1982 synth-pop number-one with its hypnotic chorus.

360pts

11

The Stake

The 1977 fan-favorite rocker with its anthemic refrain.

200pts