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hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: Jan. 13 2006, 09:05 I thought of this topic item yesterday before the "song association game" was deleted, and it is not intended as any sort of replacement for it. I'm sure it will have a fraction of the volume of postings. What's the best song, ever? To count: - it has to be a complete single song with probably a maximum length of 7 or so minutes, like "American Pie" or "Bohemian Rhapsody". - It can't be a long composite/suite song piece like "Supper's Ready" by Genesis (but short composite/suites like "Uncle Albert and Admiral Halsey" are eligible), and you opera fans can't include an entire opera. - The song has to be a lyrical song, with a typical amount of lyrics and verses. If it just has a few words here and there (like "Nightshade" and "Crystal Clear" by Mike Oldfield, or "Tequila"), it does not count as a "song" for this. - Songs filled with non-lyrical singing, such as "The Great Gig in the Sky" or Mike Oldfield's "Red Dawn" do not count. - For the purposes of this discussion item, rap tracks DO count. - The entry you type for discussion has to be your favorite song, not a long list (but entering two or three might be OK) - It doesn't have to be by Mike Oldfield. -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: Jan. 13 2006, 09:08 My entry: "The Riddle" by Nik Kershaw. I love the enigmatic lyrics, the insanely catchy tune, and the execution of it. I keep coming back to this one. -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

Deadcalm Group: Awaiting Authorisation Posts: 752 Joined: Nov. 2004 Posted: Jan. 13 2006, 09:28 If I were a Rich Man - Topol    (from fIDDLER on the Roof) oops I slipped lol   Moon over Kentucky - Sparks and Going for the One  - YES   Back to top

amazarak Group: Members Posts: 284 Joined: Mar. 2005 Posted: Jan. 13 2006, 09:31 It's really quite difficult to select the One best song ever... There were many songs that struck me right in my heart from the first time I've heard them, this includes such obvious choices as "moonlight shadow", "stairway to heaven", "the riddle", and others. But if I had to choose *one* which I consider "best", in terms of great lyrics and great music, at this moment my choice would be: --={ private investigations - dire straits }=-- amazarak -------------- Just hold your heading true Got to get your finest out Back to top

Alan D Group: Members Posts: 3670 Joined: Aug. 2004 Posted: Jan. 13 2006, 11:00 Are we talking about a song, as such (that anyone might sing) - or a particular recorded performance of a particular song by a particular person? Back to top

stevenmd779 Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: Aug. 2005 Posted: Jan. 13 2006, 11:22 Mike Oldfield -Shadow on the Wall Steely Dan- Aja Van Halen- Jump Mike Oldfield- On Horseback -------------- "A people who would sacrifice liberty for security will lose both, and deserve neither." Ben Franklin Boogs is fo' da chode man. Back to top

Piltdownboy on horseback 22 Group: Members Posts: 1548 Joined: Sep. 2005 Posted: Jan. 13 2006, 12:07 Pink Floyd - High Hopes Five miles out (crises is not allowed ) Leonard Cohen - Seems so long ago Nancy (or maybe Suzanne) But this took me ages to think of and might be a bit different tomorrow, when I think some more about it!! -------------- "And now we're going to play Platinum!" Back to top

The Bell(end) Group: Members Posts: 1051 Joined: July 2005 Posted: Jan. 13 2006, 13:01 at the moment: Money - Pink Floyd It's timeless, I especially like the cover version by Velvet revolver   -------------- When the night's on fi-ya, do you need love's arms to hold yew? :D Back to top

Sonilink Group: Members Posts: 393 Joined: Jan. 2005 Posted: Jan. 13 2006, 14:14 1RushThe Trees 2Mike Oldfield Four Winds (but ask me in a month won't the same) 3U2The Fly 4Nofx All Of Me 5Derek and the Dominos Layla 6Cream Crossroads here's my top 6! -------------- Take the Time Back to top

Cinos Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: Aug. 2005 Posted: Jan. 13 2006, 18:04 Shpongle - Divine Moments Of Truth Perhaps.   It only has a few verses of vocoder-sung vocals though. Back to top

EeToN Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: Sep. 2001 Posted: Jan. 13 2006, 19:51 Mike Oldfield: Shine Erdész Róbert: A kis gyufaárus lány Vangelis: Come to Me (as Ask the Mountains exceeds the six-minute-long limit) -------------- If I were music, I would be Enigmatism. Back to top

Duggeh Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: Oct. 2004 Posted: Jan. 14 2006, 01:03 ones that occur to me without meditating on this 1)Pink Floyd - Time 2)Steely Dan - Hey Nineteen 3)Mike Oldfield - Tricks Of The Light 4)R.E.M. - Country Feedback -------------- http://www.thismanwillkillyou.com http://www.last.fm/user/Dougmac21 Back to top

Alan D Group: Members Posts: 3670 Joined: Aug. 2004 Posted: Jan. 14 2006, 05:40 Hmmm, no advice about my question so far, so I'll cover all options. If we're talking about a specific officially released recording, then my vote goes to Alanis Morissette 'That I would be good' because it gets to the root of the basic human need for unconditional love. If we're talking about the best song ever, without considering any one particular performance of it, then my vote would be for Bob Dylan's 'It's all over now, baby blue' because it gets to the root of the basic human need to cope with change, and the leaving of things behind when their time has passed. And if we're talking about the best ever performance of that best ever song, then my vote would be for Bob Dylan at Brixton Academy London, 31st March 1995 because it's a performance that seems to define what singing is really about. Sadly, only available on bootleg. Back to top

olracUK Group: Members Posts: 1683 Joined: June 2003 Posted: Jan. 14 2006, 07:03 For years my fav song was Jon & Vangelis, "I hear you now". It's not great lyrics, melody is catchy enough but not earth shattering. But it brings back memories of my youth and sort of "fits" into my head. -------------- The answer is 42 - but what is the question? Back to top

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: Jan. 14 2006, 07:52 Quote (Alan D @ Jan. 14 2006, 05:40) Hmmm, no advice about my question so far, so I'll cover all options. I figured I'd see how it developed, and that perhaps I had placed too many stringent rules already. -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

Alan D Group: Members Posts: 3670 Joined: Aug. 2004 Posted: Jan. 14 2006, 09:53 Quote (hiawatha @ Jan. 14 2006, 12:52) I figured I'd see how it developed Well, by taking the initiative I got three bites at the cherry, so yours was a good plan! Back to top

Tubularman Group: Awaiting Authorisation Posts: 2304 Joined: June 2004 Posted: Jan. 14 2006, 09:53 Quote (EeToN @ Jan. 14 2006, 01:51) Vangelis: Come to Me (as Ask the Mountains exceeds the six-minute-long limit) very good choice man! My list would be 1. Pink Floyd - High hopes (forever and ever) 2. Vangelis - A song (from earth) 3. Jon and Vangelis - Garden of senses -------------- Mike Oldfield M i x e s https://soundcloud.com/tubularman Back to top

Bill Bobaggins Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: June 2005 Posted: Jan. 14 2006, 10:47 This is almost impossible to answer but I have come up with three - not necessarily the best songs ever written or recorded - but the ones that have the greatest emotional impact: 1. Fair Warning - Todd Rundgren 2. To France - Mike Oldfield 3. Free As A Bird - The Beatles -------------- Speak friend and enter. Back to top

Sir Mustapha Group: Musicians Posts: 2802 Joined: April 2003 Posted: Jan. 14 2006, 11:06 In a rush, I answer "Glósóli", by Sigur Rós. Most of my possible choices break at least one of those rules, and they're all by Sigur Rós. -------------- Check out http://ferniecanto.com.br for all my music, including my latest albums: Don't Stay in the City, Making Amends and Builders of Worlds. Also check my Bandcamp page: http://ferniecanto.bandcamp.com Back to top

stevenmd779 Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: Aug. 2005 Posted: Jan. 14 2006, 11:11 I think I also must mention Hold Me Now by the Thompson Twins, and Sweet Freedom by Michael Mcdonald. The second one I seen live, and it was just as good as the recording. -------------- "A people who would sacrifice liberty for security will lose both, and deserve neither." Ben Franklin Boogs is fo' da chode man. Back to top

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