For those of you who have rummaged through the first four of my Top 10 for 1980, No. 6 might come as a surprise.

However, let me explain.

I've always had a musical soft spot for rootsy rock-n-rollers, singer-songwriters and folk artists. Heck, I enjoy country acts like Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, Kris Kristofferson and the like, too. However, perhaps my favorite mainstream rootsy rocker has always been Tom Petty.

He's not a particularly good singer, and he sure didn't succeed on his looks. However, he's a solid songwriter, both musically and lyrically, a great musician and a socially-conscious artist, having worked to combat the music industry and mainstream radio.

Even though the 57-year-old rocker from Gainesville, Florida, was most popular in the 1980s, he's still going strong, and he commands a loyal fan base and sold-out shows. However, in 1980, he peaked at No. 15 with a song that I personally think is one of the great rock songs of a generation.

With an organ solo that is among the best ever -- eat your heart out, Deep Purple -- "Refugee" ended the year at No. 100 for 1980, according to Billboard magazine. So, last night, I featured the top song of 1980, and tonight, I give you the song that came in at No. 100.

For a bonus video, since we're on the theme of rootsy rockers, I offer an obscure tune from a guy once tabbed as the modern Bob Dylan. Steve Forbert's song, "Romeo's Tune," peaked at No. 11 in 1980, and did earn a spot on the year-end chart.

While Forbert's career has truly taken the obscure singer-songwriter road, I thought it would be a nice complement to Petty's hit from 17 years ago.

No. 6 for 1980: "Refugee," by Tom Petty.

Bonus video: "Romeo's Tune," by Steve Forbert.