What did Dylan think? This- “I liked Jimi Hendrix’s record of this and ever since he died I’ve been doing it that way,” adding: “Strange how when I sing it, I always feel it’s a tribute to him in some kind of way.”
An article came out of listing these songs as the 5 Greatest Classic Rock songs. .....
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When I started at age 70 (wife 69), I didn't think I'd last 6 months, and thought I might be able to learn to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star at best. Thankfully we have a great teacher (40 year old male), and my wife and I push each other, so we're much better than I ever thought we could be. We can play hundreds of songs, from Bach to the Beatles, and we love it. I have not missed a day of practice in 5 years. Our teacher made it easy. He said "Just promise me 5 minutes a day". Well 5 minutes turns into 30 or 40. Good luck with your quest!
Layla
White Room
just about any Pink Floyd
Riders on the Storm
Dark Star
White Room
just about any Pink Floyd
Riders on the Storm
Dark Star
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All the attention is on Queen at Live Aid. They were great. But Bowie followed them and was better, IMO. I don’t say that lightly.
Funny, I was thinking exactly of those last two as sleepers. It really is impossible to limit greatness. Layla is an absolute masterpiece.
If it were a crime to implant an ear worm on an innocent person, and I think it should be, you go straight to jail.Afternoon Delight!
Agreed….Layla is an absolute masterpiece, constantly amazed how few recognize it.
Rock to an extent is about diversity, passion, attitude, not just of the performers, but of the audience as well. A one size fits all list is, by definition, silly.
While it may not be as musically developed as others by them, The Who’s “Bargain” always hit me in a direct, Hemingway.
I don’t think I’ve ever tuned away from “London Calling” over the airwaves.
“Gimme Shelter” all day from the Stones.
I have a nearly unhealthy obsession to “Accidents Never Happen” by Blondie. Friday while cooking dinner, wine poured, after closing the door on a hard work week.
Despite its outdated lyrics, “Oliver’s Army” by Elvis Costello, please. Hell, while we’re on the mercenary theme, “Let’s Go” by The Ramones.
“Comfortably Numb.” If you snuck “Us and Them” in there too I wouldn’t protest.
“Losing My Religion.” C’mon everybody can sing that one and feel the passion. Much like “Behind the Wall of Sleep” or “Blood and Roses” by the Smithereens.
Speaking of roses, “So Young” by the Stone Roses.
“Shadowplay” by Joy Division.
And I’d run through a wall for some Hole. “Violet.”
Rock is yours. Don’t listen to the Man making lists.
While it may not be as musically developed as others by them, The Who’s “Bargain” always hit me in a direct, Hemingway.
I don’t think I’ve ever tuned away from “London Calling” over the airwaves.
“Gimme Shelter” all day from the Stones.
I have a nearly unhealthy obsession to “Accidents Never Happen” by Blondie. Friday while cooking dinner, wine poured, after closing the door on a hard work week.
Despite its outdated lyrics, “Oliver’s Army” by Elvis Costello, please. Hell, while we’re on the mercenary theme, “Let’s Go” by The Ramones.
“Comfortably Numb.” If you snuck “Us and Them” in there too I wouldn’t protest.
“Losing My Religion.” C’mon everybody can sing that one and feel the passion. Much like “Behind the Wall of Sleep” or “Blood and Roses” by the Smithereens.
Speaking of roses, “So Young” by the Stone Roses.
“Shadowplay” by Joy Division.
And I’d run through a wall for some Hole. “Violet.”
Rock is yours. Don’t listen to the Man making lists.
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You guys did a nice job whittling this list down from 5 to 50.
"Hey Jude" has to be on any top 5 list. It's the Beatles signature song along with maybe "Let it Be."
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Lot of great songs and artists on this list but the most played song by an artist in the 20th century - on radio and TV - was "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" by the Righteous Brothers with over 8.2 million plays in the U.S
Skynard's Second Helping is a masterpiece. Respect your opinion, but that album makes them legitimate, IMO.
Agree, "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" by the Righteous Brothers has to be on the list. It's also been played in several movies
Didn’t mean this as the list but as suggestions to consider. This is so subjective and individual that no list will be perfect or satisfy everyone. I could have easily included Stones, Beatles, Jimi and others with no regrets.
This is why so subjective, I don’t consider it rock more pop. Same with Elton John …pop
Most overrated rock song for sure. Not even that band's best songFreebird
One of my top 5 albums to listen to when sipping bourbon and drawing on a cigar .
My wife hired The Flamin Caucasians to do my 40 th birthday party . They are a Philly/NJ house band some of you may know. Lead singer shared the mic with me on Satisfaction . It was a blast for me maybe not for the other attendees . One of my all time favorite songs .
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Even more than “Orgasm Addict” by Buzzcocks? Who’d have known?
I’ll chime in on the Who. For me it is “The Real Me”. That songs starts off with outstanding bass tones, pounding drums and great guitar licks. . It is especially powerful when you listen to the serene And calm opening with waves lightly crashing. The transition is immediate and awesome
favorite
[ fey-ver-it, feyv-rit ]noun
- a person or thing regarded with special favor or preference: That song is an old favorite of mine.
Definitely missing Pink Floyd, something off of Dark Side of the Moon.
I'd also throw in either a Neil Young or CSN&Y tune, just an incredible collection of musicians.
I'd also throw in either a Neil Young or CSN&Y tune, just an incredible collection of musicians.
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