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Post by heathwaldrop on May 23, 2006 5:52:35 GMT -6
I realize that this is a really broad topic to post on, but I'm trying to incite some discussion here and people generally like to comment on this kind of thing.
Post up 10 of your favorite popular songs and give a reason for each. If you're anything like me, you won't be able to narrow it down to the absolute top 10, but come up with some fairly accurate list of the songs that you like and tell why.
I'm going to hold off on mine until after other people start posting.
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Post by Outlaw85 on May 23, 2006 16:00:50 GMT -6
That's a tough one gonna have to give it some thought.
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Post by Eddie Goodson on May 23, 2006 18:29:33 GMT -6
Two right off the top of my head are:
Simple Man- Lynyrd Skynyrd--No explanation needed. Best southern rock ballad there is.
Don't Stop Believing-Journey--Steve Perry at his best.
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Post by mom on May 23, 2006 23:19:16 GMT -6
Sweet Home Alabama...my all time favorite
Hotel California.......
Stairway to Heaven
Back Where You Belong.....38 Special
Two Out of Three Ain't Bad.......Meatloaf
Take it On the Run......REO Speedwagon
Life in the Fastlane.....
Gimme Three Steps....
Those are the ones that I listen to alot....good collection of cds .....
Funny thing about it all, my kids like them too...classics never die..
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Post by Outlaw85 on May 24, 2006 5:26:47 GMT -6
Hey mom you know you are getting old when the music you grew up with is now "classic".
Color? ;D
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Post by mom on May 24, 2006 10:01:49 GMT -6
LOL.......Last I noticed when I looked by your name we are almost the same age....so speak for yourself about the getting OLD......That is something that I have chosen NOT to do in this lifetime...
LOL.............GOSH WATCH OUT...
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Post by heathwaldrop on May 24, 2006 11:18:39 GMT -6
Hey mom you know you are getting old when the music you grew up with is now "classic". Actually when they start appearing on the oldies stations, that's when it's time to throw in the towel. |
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Post by heathwaldrop on May 24, 2006 11:19:12 GMT -6
Don't Stop Believing-Journey--Steve Perry at his best. Eddie knows that he tries to hit those high notes in the shower every morning. |
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Post by heathwaldrop on May 24, 2006 11:37:55 GMT -6
I've got an eclectic musical taste:
•"If You Could Read My Mind," Gordon Lightfoot. Among the most beautiful ballads ever written, performed, or recorded.
•"More Than a Woman," Bee Gees. People would have much better feelings about the disco era if all of the songs had been this good.
•"We're in This Love Together," Al Jarreau. Just makes you feel good.
•"Last Christmas," Wham! Arranged perfectly, and is exactly what a pop record should be.
•"Look What You've Done to Me," Boz Skaggs. He has a such a unique and distinctive vocal style...and love the piano intro, really says something.
•"It Might Be You," Stephen Bishop. Might be the greatest pop love song ever.
•"Rise," Herb Alpert. Most people probably had thought that Alpert's best days were over by the time that this song came out, but it's the best he ever did.
•"Fool (If You Think It's Over)," Chris Rea. Just love how smooth the music and vocals are...almost sounds half-asleep.
•"Suddenly," Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richards. One of the best pop duets ever recorded.
•"Lyin' Eyes," The Eagles. I think most objective people would place this among the best pop songs ever recorded.
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Post by mom on May 24, 2006 15:30:28 GMT -6
HMMMMMMM.....Could it be outlaw is listening to those "oldies" stations...
Good selection too heath.
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Post by Eddie Goodson on May 24, 2006 15:55:06 GMT -6
Don't Stop Believing-Journey--Steve Perry at his best. Eddie knows that he tries to hit those high notes in the shower every morning. On a good voice day I can nail those high notes! I sang tenor in the Easter musical this year. When my voice is in shape, I can get up there. |
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Post by stevesanders on May 25, 2006 13:59:45 GMT -6
In no particular order:
Freebird, Lynyrd Skynyrd--Southern Rock Anthem.
Black Hearted Woman, Allman Brothers–Showcases the non-slide guitar work of Duane Allman.
Runnin' Down A Dream, Tom Petty–Best driving song ever. "Me and Del were singin', Little Runaway."
Hotel California, Eagles–Maybe the best ever.
I'll Play the Blues for You, Albert King–Maybe one of the best five blues songs ever.
Boogie Chillen, John Lee Hooker–Another of the best five blues songs. Big influence on rock.
Layla, Derek and the Dominoes--Unrequieted love deep in the throes of heroin addiciton. Powerful music.
Sympathy for the Devil, Stones--Mick and Co. kick butt song.
Kashmir, Led Zeppelin--It's why "Zed" was one of the best.
Starry Night, Don McLean--Because I like it, that's why.
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Post by heathwaldrop on May 25, 2006 20:46:39 GMT -6
Starry Night, Don McLean--Because I like it, that's why. Actually that song is called "Vincent" and you're right...it's really good. |
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Post by mom on May 25, 2006 22:35:33 GMT -6
I forgot to mention Boston, More than a feeling....just about anything they do is good.
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Post by heathwaldrop on May 25, 2006 23:25:08 GMT -6
"More Than a Feeling" is the only Boston song that I like, but it's a good one (speaking of high notes).
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Post by stevesanders on May 26, 2006 6:40:46 GMT -6
I forget it's "Vincent." Must have been thinking about the painting. I've got two Boston albums from the 70s. For some reason, they've dropped out of favor with me. Don't listen to their music much anymore.
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Post by Mr. C on Aug 7, 2006 13:29:01 GMT -6
Whoa, I feel kinda bad about the music I listen to after reading the songs you guys listed, lol. I'm more of a hard rock fan, with some hip-hop in there also. I don't think I'd be able to list 10 songs. I like Nickelback, Godsmack, T.I., Matchbox 20, stuff of that nature.
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Post by heathwaldrop on Aug 7, 2006 20:49:45 GMT -6
I actually kind of like Matchbox 20. Unless the sound has changed since five years ago, I wouldn't really classify that as "hard."
I like some of the "pure" rock from the late '70s and early '80s--Journey, some Boston, Toto, REO Speedwagon, even a little Van Halen and ZZ Top. Mostly I'm much more into soul, though. Very few people know this about me, but I'm actually black.
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Post by Mr. C on Aug 8, 2006 10:43:42 GMT -6
Yeah, I think their sound is still pretty much the same as it always has been. Then again, when I said I listen to Matchbox 20, I was actually refering to some songs that are...not new, lol. The ones on the cd that 'Unwell' is on, I think it's from a couple years ago.
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Post by Ford on Sept 14, 2006 12:34:16 GMT -6
Very few people know this about me, but I'm actually black.[/quote] Oh, I did not know you were black, how could I have not known.  Alot of good songs on everybody's lists. It is going to take me a while to think about my favorite songs. Only 10 that's kinda hard  |
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