Misc The Greatest Song Ever? [Archive]

Donger

12-23-2009, 09:19 PM

The Plugz' Reel Ten

vs.

Stan Ridgway's Camouflage

Decide and let the truth be known.

BigMeatballDave

12-23-2009, 09:31 PM

I'm gonna go ahead and say they both suck.

Reaper16

12-23-2009, 09:39 PM

This is the shittiest thread I've ever seen.

BigMeatballDave

12-23-2009, 09:47 PM

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Rain Man

12-23-2009, 09:51 PM

I can't decide. It's either American Pie or Jungleland.

luv

12-23-2009, 09:57 PM

I can't decide. It's either American Pie or Jungleland.

American Pie

chasedude

12-23-2009, 09:58 PM

I was watching a movie earlier tonight and this was part of the soundtrack. I can't get it out of my head now.

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Rain Man

12-23-2009, 09:58 PM

American Pie

Okay, it's decided.

mlyonsd

12-23-2009, 09:59 PM

American Pie or More Than a Feeling.

Fritz88

12-23-2009, 09:59 PM

it's a line trap

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luv

12-23-2009, 10:00 PM

American Pie or More Than a Feeling.

American Pie

Bane

12-23-2009, 10:00 PM

I'm gonna go ahead and say they both suck.

This.:thumb:

Easy 6

12-23-2009, 10:00 PM

HELLO ST. LOUISSS...

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Rain Man

12-23-2009, 10:02 PM

American Pie

Okay, it's definitely decided.

The funny thing is, other than Vincent, I don't think Don McLean ever had another song that was worth the breath to sing, but American Pie was a sky shot out of the blue.

Bugeater

12-23-2009, 10:03 PM

Here it isn't.

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luv

12-23-2009, 10:03 PM

The funny thing is, other than Vincent, I don't think Don McLean ever had another song that was worth the breath to sing, but American Pie was a sky shot out of the blue.

Yep.

Cannibal

12-23-2009, 10:05 PM

Greatest song ever?

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chasedude

12-23-2009, 10:12 PM

My Favorite Uncle Ted song. Doubt it being the best of all time but I love it!
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Marcellus

12-23-2009, 10:16 PM

No such thing. I couldn't even tell you my favorite song. Depends on the day and the mood. I have about 30.

luv

12-23-2009, 10:18 PM

No such thing. I couldn't even tell you my favorite song. Depends on the day and the mood. I have about 30.

American isn't even my favorite song. I just think it's the greatest song ever written.

Easy 6

12-23-2009, 10:24 PM

This guy, on a Mesa Boogie halfstack & a guitar with modern, custom pickups would Destroy Worlds.

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Sweet Daddy Hate

12-23-2009, 10:27 PM

Alright, so who's gonna' throw up "Sylvia's Mother"? Geez...

deadbabyseal

12-23-2009, 10:28 PM

Rain Man

12-23-2009, 10:29 PM

American isn't even my favorite song. I just think it's the greatest song ever written.

It's decided. American Pie.

Bugeater

12-23-2009, 10:32 PM

I bet Donger likes this song:

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luv

12-23-2009, 10:32 PM

luv

12-23-2009, 10:33 PM

It's decided. American Pie.

:thumb:

RJ

12-23-2009, 10:35 PM

For a variety of reasons, I have to go with "Happy Birthday".

luv

12-23-2009, 10:37 PM

For a variety of reasons, I have to go with "Happy Birthday".

So simple, yet it has so much meaning. It's so personal, and everyone knows it.

Bugeater

12-23-2009, 10:38 PM

American Pie
I actually despise that song. Some dipshit (that I really couldn't stand to begin with) I used to work with thought he could sing, and for some reason he would sing that song almost every day. It was fucking annoying as hell and he ruined me for it.

Frazod

12-23-2009, 10:40 PM

Twilight Zone, Golden Earring

:rockon:

luv

12-23-2009, 10:41 PM

What about that Muppets song that goes ... manumina ...?

Frazod

12-23-2009, 10:43 PM

I actually despise that song. Some dipshit (that I really couldn't stand to begin with) I used to work with thought he could sing, and for some reason he would sing that song almost every day. It was fucking annoying as hell and he ruined me for it.

I hate it when somebody does it on karaoke, because it fucking goes on FOREVER. :mad:

luv

12-23-2009, 10:44 PM

What about that Muppets song that goes ... manumina ...?

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Rain Man

12-23-2009, 10:51 PM

If American Pie is now decided as #1, I have to propose Jungleland as #2. It's a great American portrait.

DaneMcCloud

12-23-2009, 10:55 PM

I'm gonna go ahead and go with Paul McCartney & Wings.

"Live and Let Die".

Braincase

12-23-2009, 11:02 PM

Queen - "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Reaper16

12-23-2009, 11:05 PM

I don't think a consensus could ever be reached. Its obviously going to be a classical piece. Which one though?

As far as greatest American song... I think this gets my vote:
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Rain Man

12-23-2009, 11:06 PM

Queen - "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Possible top ten on originality alone.

Other candidates for the top ten:

Ben Folds - Landed
Tom Petty - Running Down a Dream
Aerosmith - Walk This Way (or whatever the title is)
Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell
Styx - Come Sail Away

Probably lots more that I'm not thinking of.

Hammock Parties

12-23-2009, 11:07 PM

Ride of the Valkryies.

Marcellus

12-23-2009, 11:08 PM

I'm gonna go ahead and go with Paul McCartney & Wings.

"Live and Let Die".

Band On The Run was better IMO.

Bugeater

12-23-2009, 11:14 PM

Band On The Run was better IMO.
I was always partial to Nineteen Hundred Eighty-Five.

Rain Man

12-23-2009, 11:23 PM

Ride of the Valkryies.

If you like that one, you'll love Flight of the Valkyries.

Cannibal

12-23-2009, 11:25 PM

Rolling Stone Magazine claims it is this:

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Cannibal

12-23-2009, 11:27 PM

If you like that one, you'll love Flight of the Valkyries.

:D

Reaper16

12-23-2009, 11:28 PM

I think the more important question is what is the greatest heavy metal song ever? I can never decide between these two:

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Cannibal

12-23-2009, 11:31 PM

I think the more important question is what is the greatest heavy metal song ever? I can never decide between these two:

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Maiden.

Extra Point

12-23-2009, 11:36 PM

Something-- The Beatles

chasedude

12-23-2009, 11:39 PM

I think the more important question is what is the greatest heavy metal song ever? I can never decide between these two:

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Good Choices but a few more that may change it up a bit.

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Bugeater

12-23-2009, 11:43 PM

I think the more important question is what is the greatest heavy metal song ever? I can never decide between these two:

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Painkiller? That's not even Priest's best song.

I'll go with this.

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Psyko Tek

12-23-2009, 11:45 PM

Okay, it's definitely decided.

The funny thing is, other than Vincent, I don't think Don McLean ever had another song that was worth the breath to sing, but American Pie was a sky shot out of the blue.

My favorite off that album was
"everybody loves me baby"

just a pain in the ass fuck you song
I love it

best song born to run

BigMeatballDave

12-23-2009, 11:47 PM

Band On The Run was better IMO.I actually like that better, too.

Bugeater

12-23-2009, 11:47 PM

As far as heavy metal songs go, this has to be up there as well.

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Pitt Gorilla

12-23-2009, 11:51 PM

As far as heavy metal songs go, this has to be up there as well.

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Reaper16

12-23-2009, 11:51 PM

Chasedude and Bugeater are incorrect at metal. You have posted classic songs, sure, but not anything even close to "Hallowed Be Thy Name." "Painkiller" encapsulates pretty much everything that is good about metal.

LaChapelle

12-23-2009, 11:52 PM

No one has asked Luv to hum a few bars
sigh

Rain Man

12-23-2009, 11:53 PM

best song born to run

Quite possibly. It's up there with Jungleland and Thunder Road, and maybe Youngstown and Ramrod.

Bugeater

12-24-2009, 12:00 AM

Chasedude and Bugeater are incorrect at metal. You have posted classic songs, sure, but not anything even close to "Hallowed Be Thy Name." "Painkiller" encapsulates pretty much everything that is good about metal.
Your snobbery is tame tonight, it must be the Christmas spirit. :)

Pitt Gorilla

12-24-2009, 12:02 AM

Toxicity.

chasedude

12-24-2009, 12:02 AM

Your snobbery is tame tonight, it must be the Christmas spirit. :)

Yeah I was waiting for the "Your tastes in metal suck hairy balls" type of retort coming.

luv

12-24-2009, 12:04 AM

Buck

12-24-2009, 12:06 AM

Sweet Daddy Hate

12-24-2009, 12:30 AM

LEMMY LEMMY LEMMY LEMMY All motherfucking day long LEMMY.

TrickyNicky

12-24-2009, 12:32 AM

I Wanna Check You For Ticks

Sweet Daddy Hate

12-24-2009, 12:33 AM

Great Album, and this would make a great tune for a highlight reel if our team didn't suck so much ass:

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MoreLemonPledge

12-24-2009, 12:35 AM

It's either "Like a Rolling Stone" for being a great song and for the cultural relevance, or it's by the Beatles. I nominate "A Day in the Life".

Rain Man, I think we need a poll.

|Zach|

12-24-2009, 12:36 AM

Worth consideration IMO.

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Pitt Gorilla

12-24-2009, 12:39 AM

Worth consideration IMO.

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|Zach|

12-24-2009, 12:40 AM

Worth Consideration IMO.

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|Zach|

12-24-2009, 12:44 AM

This is my sleeper pick, not insanely popular on a broad scale but worth consideration.

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blaise

12-24-2009, 12:45 AM

I'll say Gimme Shelter by the Stones.

Reaper16

12-24-2009, 12:49 AM

This is my sleeper pick, not insanely popular on a broad scale but worth consideration.

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I adore "Chicago" and "Whiter Shade of Pale" has always struck me as a timeless, underrated song.

Reaper16

12-24-2009, 12:51 AM

Your snobbery is tame tonight, it must be the Christmas spirit. :)

Yeah I was waiting for the "Your tastes in metal suck hairy balls" type of retort coming.
Its not like you guys picked bad songs or anything. You picked great ones (well, "For Whom the Bell Tolls" isn't a great song, merely a good one). The word is greatest though.

Sweet Daddy Hate

12-24-2009, 12:52 AM

Ignore promo.

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blaise

12-24-2009, 12:55 AM

Ignore promo.

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I've always thought Monkey Man would be a good song to make a punked out version of. There's probably one that I don't know of out there somewhere. It's a great song.

Sweet Daddy Hate

12-24-2009, 12:58 AM

Pitt Gorilla

12-24-2009, 01:01 AM

ClevelandBronco

12-24-2009, 01:01 AM

Okay, it's definitely decided.

The funny thing is, other than Vincent, I don't think Don McLean ever had another song that was worth the breath to sing, but American Pie was a sky shot out of the blue.

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But I agree. American Pie was almost unbelievable.

Sweet Daddy Hate

12-24-2009, 01:02 AM

I can not stress enough how fantastic this record is:

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BigMeatballDave

12-24-2009, 01:09 AM

BigMeatballDave

12-24-2009, 01:10 AM

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Jenson71

12-24-2009, 02:10 AM

I've got some ideas. This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie is a fantastic song. What Guthrie did was explosive. This machine kills fascists -- And so does the song, in 1940 and still today, where it's sang in elementary schools, but can still be appreciated by adults. Most definitely needs to be mentioned.

A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke. This song combines historical pain and future hope in such an extraordinary, passionate, yet never overdone way. It mixes natural metaphors almost as well as McCartney's Blackbird, but it strikes the soul with much more vigor, due to Cooke's vocal power.

There are a number of great Neil Young songs that need to be mentioned. After the Goldrush, The Needle and the Damage Done, Only Love Can Break Your Heart, and Comes a Time are deserving of a spot. If pressed, I'd have to say Comes a Time is my favorite Young song.

God Only Knows by the Beach Boys is great, especially in how unique and honest it is. Starting a love song by saying "I may not always love you"? Acknowledging that relationships are deeper than physical sexual gratification is bold and welcomed. And the harmony of the Beach Boys excels here more than anywhere else - and that's saying something.

Getting to Billy Joel, he's a monumental figure in music and one of my favorites. Vienna, Lullaby, Allentown, and New York State of Mind are some of my favorites. And his popular romantic songs (Just the Way You Are) are second to none.

Now on to the greatest: Bob Dylan. I've never been attached to an artist like I was (and still am to some degree) to Bob Dylan. An easy choice of greatest song is Like a Rolling Stone. It's pure iconic rock. And he also has pure iconic folk with Blowin' in the Wind and The Times They are a Changing.

Some Dylan fans might have their favorites as the hidden, often forgotten about gems. That's not entirely my case, up to a point. I love Desolation Row, I Want You, Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands, Simple Twist of Fate, and Shelter from the Storm -- all pretty much hits.

But my absolute, without a doubt, favorite Dylan song is a little more obscure.

It comes from the same album ("Blood on the Tracks") as those last two songs. It actually comes at the end. I haven't heard or experienced a greater album being put together. It's all put together around his broken marriage. There's the exciting, optimistic start with Tangled Up in Blue, then it moves to an angrier Bob lamenting on her leaving (You're a Big Girl Now to Idiot Wind), and then it goes to some half denial stage where he's just thinking about how hard it will be and longs for her (You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go), then goes to a reflecting stage with If You See Her, Say Hello and Shelter from the Storm. And then it ends with my favorite:

Buckets of Rain.

Here he is at his most sorrowful. He's also at near acceptance in this grieving process. It's completely enlightened from the mixture of sadness and gladness. Sad because she's gone, but glad that he knew her and she was a big part of his life.

Like your smile
And your fingertips
Like the way that you move your hips.
I like the cool way you look at me.
Everything about you is bringing me
Misery.

....

Life is sad
Life is a bust
All ya can do is do what you must.
You do what you must do and ya do it well,
I'll do it for you, honey baby,
Can't you tell?

Other songs I'll never get tired of listening to: Sister Golden Hair - America, Maggie May - Rod Stewart, Who Are You? - The Who

But Greatest Song Ever? Buckets of Rain - Bob Dylan. Alone it's beautiful. Together with the rest of "Blood on the Tracks" it is a masterpiece, a perfect end to the near perfect ride of an album.

blaise

12-24-2009, 06:44 AM

I thought you were gonna say your favorite Dylan song was Talking Bear Mountain Picnic Massacre Blues. It's his masterpiece.

ChiefJustice

12-24-2009, 07:23 AM

I'm gonna go ahead and go with Paul McCartney & Wings.

"Live and Let Die".

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ChiefJustice

12-24-2009, 07:52 AM

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12-24-2009, 08:22 AM

MOhillbilly

12-24-2009, 08:46 AM

Waylon Jennings - Frisco Depot

booger

12-24-2009, 10:41 AM

booger

12-24-2009, 10:45 AM

booger

12-24-2009, 10:46 AM

booger

12-24-2009, 10:49 AM

booger

12-24-2009, 10:51 AM

rockymtnchief

12-24-2009, 10:52 AM

Quite possibly. It's up there with Jungleland and Thunder Road, and maybe Youngstown and Ramrod.

All good choices along with BTR.

Mosbonian

12-24-2009, 10:53 AM

Hotel California

booger

12-24-2009, 10:54 AM

booger

12-24-2009, 10:55 AM

RNR

12-24-2009, 11:05 AM

But Greatest Song Ever? Buckets of Rain - Bob Dylan. Alone it's beautiful. Together with the rest of "Blood on the Tracks" it is a masterpiece, a perfect end to the near perfect ride of an album.

I am a huge Dylan fan I would list "Tangled Up In Blue" and "Positively 4th Street" as my favorites although you would get little argument listing several others~

booger

12-24-2009, 11:08 AM

I am a huge Dylan fan I would list "Tangled Up In Blue" and "Positively 4th Street" as my favorites although you would get little argument listing several others~

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Rain Man

12-24-2009, 11:08 AM

The best Dylan song is Jack of Hearts, though he's got a bunch of good ones: The Times They Are a Changin', Tangled Up in Blue, etc.

Interestingly, he's also got a lot of stuff that's unlistenable, but when he gets it right, he nails it.

Demonpenz

12-24-2009, 11:09 AM

Jimi Hendrix version of the star spangled banner!

RNR

12-24-2009, 11:11 AM

Jimi Hendrix version of the star spangled banner!
I checked out the band in your avatar the first song I heard was Use someone like you or something along that lines. It was pretty good...I have never heard of them~

Stewie

12-24-2009, 11:26 AM

I can't believe no one has mentioned You Don't Get Good Milk From a Cow Named Ben

Reaper16

12-24-2009, 11:33 AM

As far as greatest American song... I think this gets my vote:
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No one has backed me up on this? This song is America.

booger

12-24-2009, 11:33 AM

Stewie

12-24-2009, 11:37 AM

I always liked this one. It's a fun drunk sing-a-long and catchy.

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MOhillbilly

12-24-2009, 11:45 AM

No one has backed me up on this? This song is America.

in.

Johnny Vegas

12-24-2009, 11:47 AM

this is the best song evar!!!

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RNR

12-24-2009, 12:28 PM

I don't about greatest but might be the coolest~
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SPATCH

12-24-2009, 01:17 PM

I'd have to go with "A Day in the Life" by The Beatles for greatest song of all time

However, This song has always struck me as one of the greatest songs I've ever heard. Not even sure why... I'm not a huge Coldplay fan, but this song is absolutely perfect.

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Pablo

12-24-2009, 01:53 PM

This question is ridiculously hard.

Sweet Daddy Hate

12-24-2009, 01:55 PM

No nomination for "Mmm Bop"?

Reaper16

12-24-2009, 02:07 PM

This question is ridiculously hard.
It is impossible.

TrebMaxx

12-24-2009, 02:10 PM

So many great selections already posted. Thought I would go in a little different direction, not the greatest song. I am not much of a country fan but this song is on my MP3 player.

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Sweet Daddy Hate

12-24-2009, 02:15 PM

The last minute of this song is pure chorus genius:

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CoMoChief

12-24-2009, 02:19 PM

Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin)
Enter Sandman (Metallica)
Come Together (Beatles)

Pitt Gorilla

12-24-2009, 03:16 PM

Given the time of year, I'm going to throw "Oh Holy Night" in as well. Beautiful song when performed well.

CoMoChief

12-24-2009, 04:00 PM

Given the time of year, I'm going to throw "Oh Holy Night" in as well. Beautiful song when performed well.

Mariah Carey nails this song

Mr. Flopnuts

12-24-2009, 04:01 PM

I heard Buck likes Maggie May by Rod Stewart.

Norman Einstein

12-24-2009, 06:14 PM

This is the shittiest thread I've ever seen.

Oh come now! We've all seen your threads, this one is no match for those you have put up.

Reaper16

12-24-2009, 07:07 PM

Oh come now! We've all seen your threads, this one is no match for those you have put up.
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ziggysocki

12-24-2009, 07:28 PM

"Favorite" is a hard thing to say, but I have had this song in my head for DAYS!
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Cannibal

12-26-2009, 01:04 AM

Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin)
Enter Sandman (Metallica)
Come Together (Beatles)

Enter Sandman??? It's not even close to being one of their own best songs, let alone one of the best songs ever.

Nixhex

12-26-2009, 01:23 AM

Nixhex

12-26-2009, 01:27 AM

Too many to choose from

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BillSelfsTrophycase

12-26-2009, 01:50 AM

BillSelfsTrophycase

12-26-2009, 01:54 AM

Another Nominee

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Nixhex

12-26-2009, 01:59 AM

Another Nominee

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Made me think of this. R.I.P. Layne.

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Sweet Daddy Hate

12-26-2009, 04:55 PM

Oh Fuck Yes:

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luv

12-26-2009, 04:57 PM

Have I mentioned American Pie?