I was wondering, what's your top 10 songs ever?

Vel · Wed 23/06/2004 09:59:31

the Buggles were formed by Geoffrey Downes, who later was invited to join Yes. After Yes, he and Steve Howe formed Asia, which stands to this very day.

Nine Toes · Thu 24/06/2004 08:16:21

My top 10 all depends what mood I'm in:
(in no particular order)
1. Hard Lines, Sunken Cheeks - Pantera
2. Stupid Girl - Cold
3. No-one - Cold
4. Deep Colours Bleed - Systematic
5. Orchids - Stone Sour
6. Never Let It Go - Mushroomhead
7. Who'll Stop The Rain? - Creedence Clearwater Revival
8. Beginning Of The End - Systematic
9. Stairway To Heaven - Led Zepplin
10. Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Ryukage · Thu 24/06/2004 14:54:12

Hmm. This list has and will continue to change at any time without notice, but for the moment I'd probably say (in no particular order):

Fey - Se Lo Que Vendra
Into the Sky (Xenogears)
Paulina Rubio - Si Tu Te Vas
Solid Desire (opening theme from Shadow Skill OVA)
Fey - Vertigo
Paulina Rubio - Libre
Magus' Theme (Chrono Trigger)
The Underground Castle (first dungeon) BGM from Soul Blazer
Fey - Romeo y Juliet
The Man with the Machine Gun (FF8)

SSH · Thu 24/06/2004 15:04:13

Quote from: Damien on Tue 22/06/2004 20:46:31
-Bonnie Tyler - Black Velvet

Wasn't that Alannah Myles?

Damien · Thu 24/06/2004 21:08:18

Yeah, I copied from the file name on my computer: 'Bonnie Tyler - Black Velvet.mp3', which is wrong.

Lazy Z · Thu 24/06/2004 21:34:07

10 songs, now that's difficult, my fave song lists changes so often, depending on my mood, the time of the year and so on... I'll give it a try though. In no particular order, besides the first song:

1) Led Zeppelin - Kashmir
* The Pixies - Where is my mind?
* Deep Purple - Child in Time
* Paradise Lost - Enchantment
* Placebo - Without you I'm nothing (meh

)
* Bob Dylan - Blowing in the wind
* David Bowie - The man who sold the world
* Pink Floyd - Wish you were here
* Metallica - Fade to Black
* The Gathering - Travel

Vel · Thu 24/06/2004 21:39:04

Kashmir is indeed, great. Someone heard "New kid in town" by teh Eagles?

Andail · Thu 24/06/2004 22:23:40

Lazy, you've got pretty good taste.

I myself would never be able to give a top ten list of songs....it would take forever and I'd hate to leave so many songs out. I mean, at least fifty songs are more or less equally good, and shift from day to day depending on mood, etc.

Haddas · Thu 24/06/2004 22:31:35

Reggae... I should never have put up that list. I always forget something. I must've had a blockage, since I almost exclusively listen to reggae these days. Lee Perry, Bob Marley, Smokin' the goats etc. I own albums by all three...

Gonzo · Fri 25/06/2004 00:13:02

Best songs ever is too hard, I do have favourite bands and albums but what I'm really into at any one time varies a lot and any 'best ever' list would be a bit silly. So here's ten I dig at the moment:

Beatles - Helter Skelter
Dirtbombs - Your Love (Belongs Under A Rock)
Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23
Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road
Super Furry Animals - Liberty Belle
Led Zeppelin - Heartbreaker
Ben Folds Five - Jane
Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Running
Franz Ferdinand - Love And Destroy
Doors - Touch Me

Anyone here make mix tapes for their car or train trip or whatever? One of my pastimes, a lot of artistry to making a truly good mix I think.

PaulSC · Thu 01/07/2004 20:51:21

I'm a self-indulgent bastard, so I'm gonna write a painful amount about a bunch of my favorate songs:

Lets see...

Linda Scott: I've Told Every Little Star – an old 60's doo-wop tune that I first heard in Mulholland Drive, and I'll be damned if it isn't just about the catchiest pop tune I ever heard. Twee as all get out, but who cares?

Glenn Cambell: Wichita Lineman – another cheesy easy-listening choice, but in my book the melody on this one simply cannot be beat. I have to admit I hate that fucking "I need a small vacaeeeyyy-sheuunn" bit, but I guess that’s my cross to bear.

King Crimson: Sleepless – I'm thinking of the version on the Absent Lovers live album here, for what its worth. *Fantastic* bass line, and the two guitarists are just kicking up a storm just like super-cool guitar gents should. Energetic and powerful as hell, I think. 'Fracture' and 'Starless' by the same band (or half of the same band, to be exact) would also go on my list - songs longer then 10 mins don’t get much better then those two.

Talking Heads: The Great Curve – holy christ is this a cool song. Hypnotic is the word.

Autechre: Rae (better known as track 3 on LP5) – this is just beautiful, another hypnotic song. The catchiest drum patterns I've ever heard.

REM: Near Wild Heaven – the chorus of this one does something to me.

Bob Dylan: It's Alright Ma (I’m only bleeding) – mainly because I think it has pretty much the best set of lyrics ever, but it's a fantastic dark, edgy folk tune anyway.

Metallica: The Thing That Should Not Be – admittedly I only heard it for the first time this week, but right now I'm addicted to it. The way the main vocal part segues into the guitar riff in the verse sections is pure audio heroin.

Motorhead: Ace Of Spades – if I had to sum up the very concept of Rock 'n' Roll with a single song, I'd probably have to pick this one.

Pixies: River Euphrates – I've never heard a song that sounds anything like this one. It's like something from another planet. Those rah-ooo-rah-ooo harmony bits are just wonderful. And the lyrics are all in Haiku form! I mean, how good is that!?

Scott Walker: Farmer In The City – odd half-crooner half-opera styled track, but I just love it. As haunting as any song I've ever heard.

The Who: Heaven and Hell (Live at Leeds version) – probably my favourite Who song ever, and friggin' John Entwhistle wrote it, of all people! Amazing chunky rockin' sound, and Pete's guitar solo just kicks my arse. And I don't usually care about guitar solos.

Beach Boys: Girl Don't Tell Me – no one ever seems to notice this one, but I just love it. Probably the most Beatley song they ever did. My other Beach Boys favourite: 'Till I Die. Christ, that's an unsettling song to come from such a happy band. But that's growing insanity for you, I guess. Oh, and I can't forget "Busy Doin' Nothing" - my *other* all time favourite Beach Boys track. I just love all three of these songs.

How many was that? About 15? Oh well. Looking at it, I really should've stuck some Beatles and Zep on there. For who can resist a bit of Beatles and Zep? Abba's Dancing Queen too. Man, I love that!

QuoteBlackthorn519: "Long Distance Runaround – YES"

Aw man, Yes rule. The first two thirds of Starship Trooper would be my ultimate Yes pick, though.

QuoteKinoko: "David Bowie - Thursday's Child"

Cool, it's always good to see stuff from "Hours" getting appreciation for once – I think it's one of the best Bowie albums, but most people seem to think it's one of the worst. New Angels Of Promise is my fave off that one, though.

AGA · Thu 01/07/2004 21:53:36

Quote from: PaulSC on Thu 01/07/2004 20:51:21
The Who: Heaven and Hell (Live at Leeds version) â€" probably my favourite Who song ever, and friggin' John Entwhistle wrote it, of all people! Amazing chunky rockin' sound, and Pete's guitar solo just kicks my arse. And I don't usually care about guitar solos.

John Entwistle (no h!) wrote a load of great Who songs. Most of his had a very dark sense of humour, or interesting themes (Boris the Spider, Heaven and Hell, 905, My Wife etc).

Blackthorne · Thu 01/07/2004 21:58:09

Quote from: Vel on Thu 24/06/2004 21:39:04
Kashmir is indeed, great. Someone heard "New kid in town" by teh Eagles?

Yeah. I own all the Eagles stuff on Vinyl. Inherited from my parents.....

Bt

PaulSC · Thu 01/07/2004 23:19:00

Quote from: AGA on Thu 01/07/2004 21:53:36
John Entwistle (no h!) wrote a load of great Who songs. Most of his had a very dark sense of humour, or interesting themes (Boris the Spider, Heaven and Hell, 905, My Wife etc).

Don't forget Trick Of The Light! Great riff on that one. He also wrote Fiddle About on Tommy (and I bet last year Pete was pretty glad John was the one who got the credit for that part of the story). But yeah, he wrote some good tunes.

Kinoko · Fri 02/07/2004 02:54:29

Quote from: PaulSC on Thu 01/07/2004 20:51:21
Cool, it's always good to see stuff from "Hours" getting appreciation for once â€" I think it's one of the best Bowie albums, but most people seem to think it's one of the worst. New Angels Of Promise is my fave off that one, though.

Tell me about it. I'm constantly amazed by how overlooked it is. It's easily my favourite all-around Bowie album because I love every song on it without exception. It's just got such a nice mood to it and if you're a fan of David Bowie's voice rather than his look or eccentricity (though I love those too! ^_-) this is the album to get. It's cooooooool, man. B)

Pesty · Fri 02/07/2004 04:00:15

Quote from: Kinoko on Fri 02/07/2004 02:54:29
Quote from: PaulSC on Thu 01/07/2004 20:51:21
Cool, it's always good to see stuff from "Hours" getting appreciation for once ? I think it's one of the best Bowie albums, but most people seem to think it's one of the worst. New Angels Of Promise is my fave off that one, though.

Tell me about it. I'm constantly amazed by how overlooked it is. It's easily my favourite all-around Bowie album because I love every song on it without exception. It's just got such a nice mood to it and if you're a fan of David Bowie's voice rather than his look or eccentricity (though I love those too! ^_-) this is the album to get. It's cooooooool, man. B)

I want it! I would kill a bunny for it. No! TWO bunnies! That is how much I want it! The only Bowielicious thing I own is the Labyrinth soundtrack.

Anyway, here are my top ten of all time songs in no particular order, 'cause I love them all.

1. Queen - Under Pressure
2. David Bowie - China Girl
3. Super Tramp - Bloody Well Right
4. Pain - Julie Said Futz (I blame Eric for that one)
5. Etta James - Someone to Watch Over Me
6. Dr. Hook - Queen of the Silver Dollar
7. Cyndi Lauper - Goonies R Good Enough
8. Cherry Poppin' Daddies - Zoot Suit Riot
9. Grandmaster Flash - White Lines
10. GWAR - Saddam A Go-Go

To be honest, I had a lot of trouble deciding which Queen song and which David Bowie song I wanted to chose. Anything by David Bowie and almost anything by Queen (yes, there are some Queen songs I cannot stand) would fit just as well, if not better, up there. I suppose I could say that's my top ten favorite songs, but my favorites are always changing. Sometimes I'll be obsessed with a song and think it's the greatest and listen to it over and over and over, but then a few weeks later, I'll skip over it when it comes up on my playlist. I'm fickle!

Rincewind · Fri 02/07/2004 19:05:46

Hey, Pesty, you have GWAR, and "Saddam A Go-Go", on top of it all, on your list? Haha, that's really cool - I thought nobody knew of them here... I think everybody has to reconsider their idea of an "Extreme Image" after seeing these guys...
I got part of the video from "Saddam..." as well... It's bloody brilliant... :DÃ,Â

And as a sidenote - "A Hundred Years" with The Cure is now officially on the list of greatest songs ever... So wonderfully bleak and haunting... :)Ã,Â

viktor · Fri 02/07/2004 19:13:35

Here is my list.

1. Queen/ bohemian rhapsody
2. Queen/ Ride the wild wind
3. Status Quo/ In the army now
4. Pink Floyd/ Another Brick In the Wall
5. Sweet/ Balroo Blitz
6. Queen/ Who Wants To Live Forewer
7. Queen/ Innuendo
8. Status Quo/ When I'm Dead and Gone
9. Status Quo/ The Wanderer
10. Queen/ The Show Must Go On

What can I say. I love songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

GarageGothic · Fri 02/07/2004 19:47:35

This is a very High Fidelity-sort of question, and the kind of thing where you change your mind the moment you've replied. Let's see...

Lou Reed - Andy's Chest
The Clash - Janie Jones
The Ramones - 9 to 5 World
Nick Cave - People Ain't No Good
Velvet Underground - Inside of your Heart
Joan Jett - Crimson and Clover
Bauhaus - Ziggy Stardust (I actually prefer their version to Bowie's)
Stiff Little Fingers - Barb Wire Love
David Bowie - Life on Mars
Pink Floyd/Roger Waters - When the Tigers Broke Free

Looking back at the list, not a single of the songs are even the best ones by the artist in question. If I had written the list yesterday or tomorrow, I bet only one or two songs would be the same.

Oh yeah, big applause for the guys with Cyndi Lauper on their lists. Gotta respect that.

Pesty · Fri 02/07/2004 21:58:42

Quote from: Rincewind on Fri 02/07/2004 19:05:46
Hey, Pesty, you have GWAR, and "Saddam A Go-Go", on top of it all, on your list? Haha, that's really cool - I thought nobody knew of them here... I think everybody has to reconsider their idea of an "Extreme Image" after seeing these guys...
I got part of the video from "Saddam..." as well... It's bloody brilliant... :DÃ,Â

And as a sidenote - "A Hundred Years" with The Cure is now officially on the list of greatest songs ever... So wonderfully bleak and haunting... :)Ã,Â

I love GWAR. Saddam A Go-Go is a brilliant song, but I've never seen the video! I was torn between putting that and Warghoul on, because both are so great. Talented musicians, those fellas.