The question implies that the wisdom is in the lyrics, which is limiting. With that in mine here's mine:
Robert Johnson "Hellhound On My Trail"
Sarah Vaughan/Clifford Brown "September Song"
Public Enemy "Burn Hollywood Burn"
Bob Dylan "Memphis Blues Again"
Charlie Christian "Stardust"
John Coltrane "Alabama"
Robert Johnson "Hellhound On My Trail"
Sarah Vaughan/Clifford Brown "September Song"
Public Enemy "Burn Hollywood Burn"
Bob Dylan "Memphis Blues Again"
Charlie Christian "Stardust"
John Coltrane "Alabama"