158: A Man In the Mirror Who Has Everything

158. "The Luckiest Man In the World" by Neal McCoy [iTunes? Yes]

Apparently, we are in the middle of the country music section of the HondoJoe Top 200. First we had John Denver, and now we have Neal McCoy.

I came across this song on iTunes while trying to put together a mix tape for The Wife. And, you know what, I really, really like it.

And now, because no one asked for it, my Top 6 McCoys!

6. Colt McCoy

Colt McCoy

I'm not a big fan of University of Texas football. I, like 99.8% of America, have been completely indifferent to his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. So, why is Colt McCoy on this list? Because "Colt McCoy" is an absolutely AWESOME name!!! Seriously, I'll bet Louis L'Amour is probably rolling over in his grave (he is dead, right?) because he didn't think up the name of "Colt McCoy."

5. Neal McCoy

Neal McCoy

I like his song, and I like his grit. It can't have been easy for a black man to forge a career as a country music star. All I can think of are Charley Pride and Neal McCoy. (Did Snoop Dogg have any cross-over hits?)

4. Van McCoy

Van McCoy

I don't know why, but I never really thought of Van McCoy as a black man, let alone as "The Disco Kid." And, for always and forever I will associate Van McCoy with Coach Pratt. Because Coach Pratt made us do "The Hustle" in junior high.

3. Jack McCoy

Assistant District Attorney Jack McCoy

Over the years, I've probably watched about 11,429 hours of Law & Order. And I know one thing, Perry Mason is pretty darn lucky he never had to go up against Jack McCoy!

2. Hank McCoy

Hank McCoy, aka The Beast

Yes, I am a comic book nerd. And I always liked The Beast. Of course, the incarnation of The Beast that is my favorite is from his brief time with The Avengers in the mid-70s, not so much his years with the X-Men or his time with The Defenders. Or X-Factor. Or his time with the Justice League of America.

1. Leonard "Bones" McCoy

Leonard "Bones" McCoy

Could there have been any other choice? How can you not like a man who grumpily exclaims, "Damnit, Jim, I'm a doctor not an escalator!" (Plus, his nickname is "Bones." How cool is that?) (Okay, not quite as cool as "Colt McCoy," but it'll do.)

COMING UP NEXT: Time to play "B" sides.