Whistle--You make a persuasive case re: "Love." I guess I was just in a very Jimmy-like place, identity-wise, when I discovered Quadrophenia, so the whole album is tinged with a lot of sadness for me, with a coda of hope.
I agree re: "Independence Day." I'd add "The River" and "Racing in the Streets" as Bruce songs that should be on this list.
Chris