I always go back to Mark Knopfler's solo work Sailing to Philadelphia or his collaboration with Chet Atkins on Neck & Neck.Then for period music I listen to Blackmore's Knight and Ghost of a Rose .
I Play The Best of Warren Zevon when I need a laugh or two. That man put out some really funny songs in a dark sorta way
If you can listen to Mr. Bad Example and not smile then there's something wrong with you
Or Werewolves of London.