Mister CIA
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Last one two tonight, presented by the 14-year old version of Mister CIA:
My Generation from Live at Leeds
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My Generation from Live at Leeds
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satch
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Was thinking Back in Black, also You Shook Me All Night Long.
Mr. Pickles
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Binky The Doormat
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Amused to Death
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I didn't click on any of the unnamed youtube links, but Pink Floyd wasn't mentioned by name till page 3??
Anyway....when I think of a 'perfect' song its one I can put on a good pair of headphones, recline back and get lost in the music. A mellow tone on the guitar, some interwoven keyboards, subtle percussion. Vocals are optional. Bands that fit that description for me are Floyd, anything by Steven Wilson, maybe some Steely Dan, and some '70s Zappa.
Just about the entire 'Royal Scam' and 'Aja' albums fit my description of perfect.
Here's an underrated tune from 'Royal Scam' - The Caves of Altamira
Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere, But Not Here
Frank Zappa - Blessed Relief
Anyway....when I think of a 'perfect' song its one I can put on a good pair of headphones, recline back and get lost in the music. A mellow tone on the guitar, some interwoven keyboards, subtle percussion. Vocals are optional. Bands that fit that description for me are Floyd, anything by Steven Wilson, maybe some Steely Dan, and some '70s Zappa.
Just about the entire 'Royal Scam' and 'Aja' albums fit my description of perfect.
Here's an underrated tune from 'Royal Scam' - The Caves of Altamira
Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere, But Not Here
Frank Zappa - Blessed Relief
Apple Jack
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Rhythmdoctor
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This is a Shuggie Otis cover done by Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings and it is absolutely perfect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=168UaxgQu-o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=168UaxgQu-o
Apple Jack
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bigbottom
Footballguy
This song was the debut single of my good friend and former bandmate's new band, The Lassie Foundation, which formed in 1996. Despite never really reaching national prominence, they created a lot of truly incredible music over the next ten years before disbanding in 2006. (Their guitarist is now a member of Smashing Pumpkins.). Anyway, I remember putting on my headphones and listening to this single off their first EP back in '96 and thinking that it may be the most perfect song I've ever heard. Not everyone's cup of tea I imagine.
http://youtu.be/4szJGElRxgM
http://youtu.be/4szJGElRxgM
John Bender
Footballguy
Badge is a great choice
I'd probably go with Frank Zappa - Watermelon In Easter Hay
A song that has no lyrics because the guitar does all the singing for it.
I'd probably go with Frank Zappa - Watermelon In Easter Hay
A song that has no lyrics because the guitar does all the singing for it.
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John Bender
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I could also go with the final 9 songs on Abbey Road (better known as the Abbey Road medley) if we can combine into 1. Not sure what's more perfect than that 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9L8En9dNHk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9L8En9dNHk
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Insein
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Was this supposed to be Blind Melon? Because it was the one from your previous post. And if it was Blind Melon then #### you, that song is ####.
Godsbrother
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Sabertooth
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Baby Blue from Badfinger
She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult
Wasted Years - Iron Maiden
She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult
Wasted Years - Iron Maiden
Tackling Dummies
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Tackling Dummies
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Tackling Dummies
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See also Offdee's Scale.What's the purpose of making that point in a thread that's obviously about naming beautiful songs, rather than debating subjective perfection?
DocHolliday
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Tough to argue with almost all of the songs mentioned. Everyone has different taste but some songs do seem perfect. For example, I have never put on Billie Jean but I have to listen to it when I hear it. That may be the best pop song of all time.
Not even my favorite song on the album but the perfect song to start a perfect album for me is Welcome to the Jungle by GnR.
Seems like there should be more Zep, Floyd, and Beatles songs. More Metallica songs should probably be mentioned. Not sure how you make better thrash metal that is listenable. Sad But True and For Whom the Bell Tolls are tough to beat in that genre.
Logically, one of my favorite bands would have some perfect songs for me: Take Hold of the Flame and Eyes of a Stranger - Queensryche
Not even my favorite song on the album but the perfect song to start a perfect album for me is Welcome to the Jungle by GnR.
Seems like there should be more Zep, Floyd, and Beatles songs. More Metallica songs should probably be mentioned. Not sure how you make better thrash metal that is listenable. Sad But True and For Whom the Bell Tolls are tough to beat in that genre.
Logically, one of my favorite bands would have some perfect songs for me: Take Hold of the Flame and Eyes of a Stranger - Queensryche
Leroy Hoard
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Say It Isn't So.Mister CIA said:
zamboni
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TripItUp
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STBootleg
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satch
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Agree on Dreams, and I think Rhiannon is perfect for pretty much the same reasons.
zamboni
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17seconds
root of all aliai
This is music I don't listen to, but as far as "perfect" - nobody nailed the vocal pop genre better.
How Will I Know
Greatest Love of All
I Will Always Love You
How Will I Know
Greatest Love of All
I Will Always Love You
ffldrew
Footballguy
Agree on Dreams - here is a real nice version by New Orleans singer Erica Falls(Galactic) - that is oh so soulful - https://youtu.be/9ZJfVNwnXdE
El Floppo
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zamboni
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Mr. Ected
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zamboni
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gianmarco
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gianmarco
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Agreed that more Zeppelin songs should be here, but this is one that is about as perfect as they come, IMO. I can listen to this one on auto repeat all day long:
Since I've Loving You
Since I've Loving You
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Some solid additions lately. 
Jayrod
Footballguy
To me, the perfect song is one that perfectly executes its purpose and structure with creativity, skill and quality of performance, especially if it would be almost impossible to duplicate by others.
Some songs that I'd second are
Billie Jean
One
Dazed & Confused
Bittersweet Symphony
In the Air Tonight
Baba O'reilly
Wish You Were Here
Bohemian Rhapsody
Black
What a Wonderful World
Some that I haven't seen listed that I consider perfect are:
Riders On The Storm
Killing In the Name
Hurt - performed by Johnny Cash
The Pretender
Paradise City
Hey Ya
Some songs that I'd second are
Billie Jean
One
Dazed & Confused
Bittersweet Symphony
In the Air Tonight
Baba O'reilly
Wish You Were Here
Bohemian Rhapsody
Black
What a Wonderful World
Some that I haven't seen listed that I consider perfect are:
Riders On The Storm
Killing In the Name
Hurt - performed by Johnny Cash
The Pretender
Paradise City
Hey Ya
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Leroy Hoard
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jomar
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this was the song my wife and I chose for our wedding dance. she was a huge David Gray fan.
zamboni
Footballguy
Very good call. I think some of the best "perfect" songs are those that are short and sweet, with no unnecessary fill or meandering, and leaving you wanting for more. "Badge" applies for the same reason, I think.
TobiasFunke
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Kelly Clarkson- Since U Been Gone
Anyone who says they don't like it is lying.
Anyone who says they don't like it is lying.
zamboni
Footballguy
Carole King - "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow"
I always thought this was a fantastic tune she wrote with Gerry Goffin, but when I saw the musical Beautiful a few months ago, this song reached an entirely different level for me. The Shirelles' recording is more well known and bouncier, but this version that Carole eventually recorded on Tapestry really captures the essence of the song.
I always thought this was a fantastic tune she wrote with Gerry Goffin, but when I saw the musical Beautiful a few months ago, this song reached an entirely different level for me. The Shirelles' recording is more well known and bouncier, but this version that Carole eventually recorded on Tapestry really captures the essence of the song.
