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good to see you in here!You doing the themed one, or did you mean the next artist 31?
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good to see you in here!You doing the themed one, or did you mean the next artist 31?
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
In some awesome MAD31 related presents - my wife got me a record player and each of the family got me an album to start my adventure: Last Will and Testament by Opeth, Crack the Skye by Mastodon, and Vs by Pearl Jam. 
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Themed one, I don't know anything about it but I want it!
You doing the themed one, or did you mean the next artist 31?
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Lol. I saw your answer in the other thread.Themed one, I don't know anything about it but I want it!
You doing the themed one, or did you mean the next artist 31?
These threads could get confusing (for me at least.. )
Zegras11
Footballguy
5's PLAYLIST
| The Walkmen | Scoresman | Little House of Savages |
| The Clash | kupcho1 | Train in Vain (Stand by Me)Train in Vain (Stand by Me) - RemasteredThe Clash · London Calling (Remastered) · Song · 1979
open.spotify.com
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| Ryan Star | Yambag | Famous Yet |
| Yes | Yo Mama | Long Distance Runaround / The Fish |
| Built To Spill | The Dreaded Marco | Twin Falls |
| Johnny Marr | Eephus | Modest Mouse--Dashboard |
| The Pretty Reckless | Raging Weasel | House on a Hill |
| Jeff Tweedy | Dr. Octopus | How To Fight Lonliness |
| Journey | KarmaPolice | Too Late |
| Lindsey Stirling | -oz- | Heist |
| Triumph | Pip's Invitation | Movin' On |
| Our Lady Peace | MAC | Naveed- YouTubeAuf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.
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| Mötley Crüe | JWB | Live Wire |
| The Airborne Toxic Event | Zegras11 | Does This Mean You're Moving OnDoes This Mean You're Moving On?The Airborne Toxic Event · The Airborne Toxic Event (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 2009
open.spotify.com
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| Annie Lennox | Mrs. Rannous | Sisters Are Doin' It for ThemselvesSisters Are Doin' It for Themselves - Remastered VersionEurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Aretha Franklin · Be Yourself Tonight · Song · 1985
open.spotify.com
- YouTubeAuf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.
www.youtube.com
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| Whitney Houston | Charlie Steiner | WhatchulookinatWhatchulookinat - Main (A.K.A. Backing Vox Up)Whitney Houston · Just Whitney · Song · 2002
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| My Morning Jacket | landrys hat | Lowdown |
| Robyn | John Maddens Lunchbox | Be Mine- YouTubeAuf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.
m.youtube.com
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| Tim Maia | Don Quixote | Você- YouTubeEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
youtu.be
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| Parliament Funkadelic | Uruk-Hai | Munchies For Your Love Bootsy Collins - Munchies For Your Love (youtube.com) |
| Lord Huron | KarmaPolice | The Night We MetThe Night We Met (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)Lord Huron, Phoebe Bridgers · The Night We Met (feat. Phoebe Bridgers) · Song · 2018
open.spotify.com
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| R.E.M. | Tuffnutt | So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)- YouTubeAuf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.
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| Radiohead | Titusbramble | High and Dry |
| Candlebox | Mt.Man | Breathe Me In |
| Eddie Vedder | Tau837 | Garden- YouTubeEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
www.youtube.com
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| The Bee Gees | zamboni | Wind Of Change |
| Fred Eaglesmith | Mister CIA | Dangerous- YouTubeAuf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.
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| Ringo Starr | krista4 | I Don't Believe You |
| Big Room/Deep Big Room | zazale | Chengdu |
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Is there something I need to know about this theme draft? Does it have it's own thread yet or rules?Lol. I saw your answer in the other thread.Themed one, I don't know anything about it but I want it!
You doing the themed one, or did you mean the next artist 31?
These threads could get confusing (for me at least.. )
Zegras11
Footballguy
THREAD SOON. No rulesIs there something I need to know about this theme draft? Does it have it's own thread yet or rules?Lol. I saw your answer in the other thread.Themed one, I don't know anything about it but I want it!
You doing the themed one, or did you mean the next artist 31?
These threads could get confusing (for me at least.. )
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Yes. Pick theme, pick 31 songs, submit said 31 songs.Is there something I need to know about this theme draft? Does it have it's own thread yet or rules?Lol. I saw your answer in the other thread.Themed one, I don't know anything about it but I want it!
You doing the themed one, or did you mean the next artist 31?
These threads could get confusing (for me at least.. )
Ilov80s
Footballguy
No rules. I love how metal this is lol.THREAD SOON. No rulesIs there something I need to know about this theme draft? Does it have it's own thread yet or rules?Lol. I saw your answer in the other thread.Themed one, I don't know anything about it but I want it!
You doing the themed one, or did you mean the next artist 31?
These threads could get confusing (for me at least.. )
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Nice. Shall we mark you down for a metal theme?No rules. I love how metal this is lol.THREAD SOON. No rulesIs there something I need to know about this theme draft? Does it have it's own thread yet or rules?Lol. I saw your answer in the other thread.Themed one, I don't know anything about it but I want it!
You doing the themed one, or did you mean the next artist 31?
These threads could get confusing (for me at least.. )
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Not a bad theme. Not that it would be heavy metal, just songs referencing metals. Silver Bells, Iron Man, Lithium. Hmmm...Nice. Shall we mark you down for a metal theme?
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
You know damn well that is not what I was talking about.Not a bad theme. Not that it would be heavy metal, just songs referencing metals. Silver Bells, Iron Man, Lithium. Hmmm...Nice. Shall we mark you down for a metal theme?
j/k - I like the idea!! I will have to find it - I don't remember draft we were doing but I remember having a playlist with songs referring to different elements and arranging them by how you would read them going down the periodic table. One of my proudest FFA music moments.
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
I do remember that, good idea. Theme is so wide open, this will be tough for me to come up with. I'll need to give it time.You know damn well that is not what I was talking about.Not a bad theme. Not that it would be heavy metal, just songs referencing metals. Silver Bells, Iron Man, Lithium. Hmmm...Nice. Shall we mark you down for a metal theme?
j/k - I like the idea!! I will have to find it - I don't remember draft we were doing but I remember having a playlist with songs referring to different elements and arranging them by how you would read them going down the periodic table. One of my proudest FFA music moments.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
krista4
Footballguy
Is there something I need to know about this theme draft? Does it have it's own thread yet or rules?Lol. I saw your answer in the other thread.Themed one, I don't know anything about it but I want it!
You doing the themed one, or did you mean the next artist 31?
These threads could get confusing (for me at least.. )
I was going to start up the thread tomorrow or so. Didn’t want to interfere while this one was still in its prime.
But literally no rules.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
The song is an instrumental, and is in my top 31 P-Funk tracks.I don't know if we're thinking of the same song, but one of Bootsy's records opens with what I would consider a riff on that song. But P-Funk's choruses were certainly modeled on gospel. But I wouldn't chance carrying any of the lyrics into a chapelOne of their songs begins with a tease of “Jesus Loves Me,” so that’s probably the closest they got.I'm sorry to say that P-Funk didn't specialize in Holiday tunes. I'd pay good money for a Bootsy Collins cover of "White Christmas"
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
#5 - Be Mine - Robyn
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Producer - Klas Åhlund
Writer - Klas Åhlund and Robyn
Chart Positions - Sweden #3, UK #10, Europe #36
Album - Robyn
Year - 2005
Collaborator History - Despite this being at #5, we still have more collaborations with Klas Åhlund to come.
Key Lyric -
For the first time, there is no mercy in your eyes
And the cold wind is hitting my face and you're gone
And you're walking away
And now I'm helpless sometimes
Wishing's just no good
'Cause you don't see me like I wish you would
'Cause you never were, and you never will be mine
No, you never were, and you never will be mine
Notes - The song was ranked number twenty-one on Pitchfork Media's list of Top 50 Singles of 2005 and number fourth on a same-titled list by Stylus Magazine. It took almost 3 years to gain an international release such was Robyns disastrous second and third albums. But with the fourth, Robyn, she slowly resurrected her career to critical and commercial acclaim. This song was the beginning.
Next up - Another pure pop classic from the Body Talk series. Three of the top four come from them.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Ooh, there there are a ton of artists I tap out at around 10 or so.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I found it in my pile of playlists on Spotify. Below is a link to the nerdery I was talking about. I was a bit shocked when I saw the dates that I added that - going on 8 years ago, and I am not even sure that's when it was or if I dug through a couple old threads and made playlists after the fact.
Some odd songs and artists I probably haven't thought about since, but the playlist weirdly flowed well.
Some odd songs and artists I probably haven't thought about since, but the playlist weirdly flowed well.
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KarmaPolice
Footballguy
#5: JOURNEY - TOO LATE
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As the bolded states, there are days when I listen to the playlist and think I am crazy for having this so low at #5. Going back to my statement before that if I had to do this 31 again, there wouldn't be a ton of changes, but it's probably more accurate that the 3 songs from Evolution are my 1-3. I love everything about them. For this track, I love the groove, I love the way Perry exaggerates the A in "it's - a", I love the sentiment of the song, and of course I love the ripping solo - especially ramps up even farther at the 1:50 mark. Because of that one song, I was still hesitant to push play on Evolution, but Majestic into Too Late was love at first listen. I must have listened to this one 6-7 times before moving on and instantly moved it to the top of the already bloated Journey playlist. We know there is still one more coming up, so obviously another track somehow managed to jump ahead of this one.
Next: we still have a bit for that one. For our next tune I have a cover in my top 5
, and it's a cover of a Beatles song . Way less shocking is of course I didn't know that until looking at writing credits.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
#5: LORD HURON - THE NIGHT WE MET
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Echo all the above thoughts about the Journey tune, but here the answer is easier - this list wasn't ranked. If so, this would be #2 behind my top song. This is the album closer to Strange Trails, and the reason for the 2B listens and the huge monthly numbers that surprised me for a band that it seems few people encounter seem to know about. My understanding is that it was used in a Netflix show (13 Reasons Why), then this specific version with Pheobe Bridgers was released for the Season 2 soundtrack. There is a different singer for the duet on the Strange Trails, and I gave the slightest nod to the version with Bridgers. I can, and have listen to this song on a loop. Here it was the chorus that I fell in love with....
I had all and then most of you
Some and now none of you
Take me back to the night we met
I don't know what I'm supposed to do
Haunted by the ghost of you
Oh, take me back to the night we met
Next: we have one each from the 4 albums left and we will close out Long Lost with the last of rockers on the countdown.
The Night We Met (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesThe Night We Met (feat. Phoebe Bridgers) · Lord Huron · Phoebe BridgersThe Night We Met (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)...
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Echo all the above thoughts about the Journey tune, but here the answer is easier - this list wasn't ranked. If so, this would be #2 behind my top song. This is the album closer to Strange Trails, and the reason for the 2B listens and the huge monthly numbers that surprised me for a band that it seems few people encounter seem to know about. My understanding is that it was used in a Netflix show (13 Reasons Why), then this specific version with Pheobe Bridgers was released for the Season 2 soundtrack. There is a different singer for the duet on the Strange Trails, and I gave the slightest nod to the version with Bridgers. I can, and have listen to this song on a loop. Here it was the chorus that I fell in love with....
I had all and then most of you
Some and now none of you
Take me back to the night we met
I don't know what I'm supposed to do
Haunted by the ghost of you
Oh, take me back to the night we met
Next: we have one each from the 4 albums left and we will close out Long Lost with the last of rockers on the countdown.
jwb
Footballguy
Yea he probably would. The entire "Don't Say No" album is good. There were hits off the next two albums as well. Just between those three you could probably get 15-20 worthy songs.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
5. Movin' On
Album: Just a Game (1979)
Writer: Gil Moore
Lead vocals: Gil Moore
Chart History: None
Video?: Yes
Lyrical category: Rocking out
@Uruk-Hai this is the song I was discussing with you over PM.
The spirit of Grand Funk Railroad is so strong in "Movin' On," the opener to Just a Game and my highest-ranked song sung by Gil Moore, that Triumph may as well have called it "We're a Canadian Band."
As mentioned earlier, the first Triumph song I ever heard, via a video on MTV, was "Say Goodbye" (#13), a Rik Emmett-sung tune that is as close as they ever came to power pop. The second Triumph song I ever heard, thanks to the fortuitous decision of the band to shoot four videos from Just a Game on a soundstage in 1979 despite 24-hour music video channels not existing yet, was this one. Something about it struck me and inspired me to keep paying attention as I came across their other videos.
First of all, it's a completely different sound from "Say Goodbye," a sign that this is a band whose influence and talents stretch pretty broadly.
Second of all, it's sung by the drummer, who was not the lead singer on the other song I had heard. In 1982 I had only seen Phil Collins and Ringo Starr do that, so it was another sign that this was not your typical band.
Third and most importantly of all, it is such an adrenaline-pumper that you can't help but buy what the band is selling. To drive home the point, the first minute of the song is overlaid with crowd noise despite not being a live track.
The intro, with some insistent hits of cowbell and a riff that's a supercharged version of Argent's "Hold Your Head Up," immediately signals that this is "boogie rock" at its finest. Some ringing slide guitar notes overlaid by Rik Emmett and punchy bass notes from Mike Levine build up some tremendous momentum, and then Moore begins his tale of life on the road, a PG-rated version of what you'd hear from Grand Funk. In typical polite Canadian fashion, he sings about how hard they have worked and how far they have come, rather than about their offstage exploits (if they had any; I have no idea.)
I may be right or wrong
The story's in my song
It sure seems like we've
Come a long, long way
We've been through so many changes
All along the way
Maybe that's the reason we're here today
Movin' on, movin' on
(Movin' on) every day
(Movin' on) keep on movin'
Movin' on, tomorrow is another day
Our problems have disappeared
Vanished one by one
We've got to keep on movin'
Until we're done
The band is on the loose
Runnin' 'cross the land
So try to make the most of a one-night stand
Movin' on, movin' on
(Movin' on) every day
(Movin' on) keep on movin'
Movin' on, tomorrow is another day
On and on and on
You've got to keep on movin' on
On and on and on
We've movin' every day
We got to keep on movin'
We're movin' on
Movin' on, movin' on
(Movin' on) every day
Movin' on and on
The chorus is so enthusiastic and passionate that you would think they were singing about world peace being achieved as opposed to working hard while on tour.
The second verse and chorus follow the same structure as the first except that Emmett interjects some vibrato runs in some of the breaks between lyrics, setting the stage for what is going to be a spectacular solo. That solo, which comes after the second chorus, is melodic and powerful, reflecting impressive skill but not coming off as offputting. It leads beautifully into the coda, in which Emmett, Levine and a gaggle of session vocalists majestically wail "on and on and on" before the song returns to its main riff and Emmett gets off some final thrilling fills before the fadeout.
I mentioned earlier that I recently watched a YouTuber doing a deep dive on the Never Surrender album. He said that he preferred when Emmett sang to when Moore did, just as he prefers Mark Farner singing over Don Brewer when it comes to Grand Funk. But, he said, "even so, Don Brewer was the one who sang 'We're an American Band.'" So there you have it, I'm not the only one in the Triumph fanbase to make the Grand Funk comparison.
You'd think a song this well-suited for the arena would never leave the setlist once introduced, but sadly that was not the case. It debuted (along with three other songs from the album) about 2 months before the release of Just a Game, but it fell out of the rotation once the tour for Just a Game was completed, and it never returned. You'd also think that with that intro, it would be a natural to open shows, but it usually appeared third in the setlist, with "American Girls" (#27 on my list) usually leading off.
Video (leotard alert): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYLASkPH3Fc
What remains are the Big Four Rik Emmett-sung Triumph songs, all of which were taken by at least one person in the Worldwide Countdown. At #4, the band's most popular track on Spotify, but the reason why it has the most listens has nothing to do with anything that happened during the band's lifetime.
Album: Just a Game (1979)
Writer: Gil Moore
Lead vocals: Gil Moore
Chart History: None
Video?: Yes
Lyrical category: Rocking out
@Uruk-Hai this is the song I was discussing with you over PM.
The spirit of Grand Funk Railroad is so strong in "Movin' On," the opener to Just a Game and my highest-ranked song sung by Gil Moore, that Triumph may as well have called it "We're a Canadian Band."
As mentioned earlier, the first Triumph song I ever heard, via a video on MTV, was "Say Goodbye" (#13), a Rik Emmett-sung tune that is as close as they ever came to power pop. The second Triumph song I ever heard, thanks to the fortuitous decision of the band to shoot four videos from Just a Game on a soundstage in 1979 despite 24-hour music video channels not existing yet, was this one. Something about it struck me and inspired me to keep paying attention as I came across their other videos.
First of all, it's a completely different sound from "Say Goodbye," a sign that this is a band whose influence and talents stretch pretty broadly.
Second of all, it's sung by the drummer, who was not the lead singer on the other song I had heard. In 1982 I had only seen Phil Collins and Ringo Starr do that, so it was another sign that this was not your typical band.
Third and most importantly of all, it is such an adrenaline-pumper that you can't help but buy what the band is selling. To drive home the point, the first minute of the song is overlaid with crowd noise despite not being a live track.
The intro, with some insistent hits of cowbell and a riff that's a supercharged version of Argent's "Hold Your Head Up," immediately signals that this is "boogie rock" at its finest. Some ringing slide guitar notes overlaid by Rik Emmett and punchy bass notes from Mike Levine build up some tremendous momentum, and then Moore begins his tale of life on the road, a PG-rated version of what you'd hear from Grand Funk. In typical polite Canadian fashion, he sings about how hard they have worked and how far they have come, rather than about their offstage exploits (if they had any; I have no idea.)
I may be right or wrong
The story's in my song
It sure seems like we've
Come a long, long way
We've been through so many changes
All along the way
Maybe that's the reason we're here today
Movin' on, movin' on
(Movin' on) every day
(Movin' on) keep on movin'
Movin' on, tomorrow is another day
Our problems have disappeared
Vanished one by one
We've got to keep on movin'
Until we're done
The band is on the loose
Runnin' 'cross the land
So try to make the most of a one-night stand
Movin' on, movin' on
(Movin' on) every day
(Movin' on) keep on movin'
Movin' on, tomorrow is another day
On and on and on
You've got to keep on movin' on
On and on and on
We've movin' every day
We got to keep on movin'
We're movin' on
Movin' on, movin' on
(Movin' on) every day
Movin' on and on
The chorus is so enthusiastic and passionate that you would think they were singing about world peace being achieved as opposed to working hard while on tour.
The second verse and chorus follow the same structure as the first except that Emmett interjects some vibrato runs in some of the breaks between lyrics, setting the stage for what is going to be a spectacular solo. That solo, which comes after the second chorus, is melodic and powerful, reflecting impressive skill but not coming off as offputting. It leads beautifully into the coda, in which Emmett, Levine and a gaggle of session vocalists majestically wail "on and on and on" before the song returns to its main riff and Emmett gets off some final thrilling fills before the fadeout.
I mentioned earlier that I recently watched a YouTuber doing a deep dive on the Never Surrender album. He said that he preferred when Emmett sang to when Moore did, just as he prefers Mark Farner singing over Don Brewer when it comes to Grand Funk. But, he said, "even so, Don Brewer was the one who sang 'We're an American Band.'" So there you have it, I'm not the only one in the Triumph fanbase to make the Grand Funk comparison.
You'd think a song this well-suited for the arena would never leave the setlist once introduced, but sadly that was not the case. It debuted (along with three other songs from the album) about 2 months before the release of Just a Game, but it fell out of the rotation once the tour for Just a Game was completed, and it never returned. You'd also think that with that intro, it would be a natural to open shows, but it usually appeared third in the setlist, with "American Girls" (#27 on my list) usually leading off.
Video (leotard alert): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYLASkPH3Fc
What remains are the Big Four Rik Emmett-sung Triumph songs, all of which were taken by at least one person in the Worldwide Countdown. At #4, the band's most popular track on Spotify, but the reason why it has the most listens has nothing to do with anything that happened during the band's lifetime.
Tau837
Footballguy
Eddie Vedder Tau837 Garden
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"Garden" is a deeply introspective and haunting track by Pearl Jam, featured on their debut album, "Ten" (1991). The song is known for its atmospheric sound, poetic lyrics, and emotional weight, standing out as one of the more enigmatic and reflective pieces on the album. Though often overshadowed by more commercially successful tracks on "Ten," "Garden" remains a testament to the band’s artistic range and willingness to explore profound, existential questions through their music.
Eddie said this about the song in a 1991 interview:
That said, the lyrics are open to interpretation, with Eddie's cryptic yet evocative words allowing listeners to project their own meanings onto the song. The song appears to explore themes of life, death, and the choices we make in between. The lyrics suggest a struggle with meaning and consequence, particularly in lines like "I will make my way through one more day in hell." This portrays the weight of life’s struggles while seeking hope or resolution.
"Garden" is characterized by its slower tempo, layered instrumentation, and an eerie, almost hypnotic atmosphere. It stands out on "Ten" for its unique arrangement and emotional tone. Mike McCready and Stone Gossard create a lush, haunting soundscape with arpeggiated chords and subtle lead guitar work. Jeff Ament’s bass line is prominent and brooding, adding depth, while Dave Krusen’s drum work is restrained, providing a steady yet emotive backdrop. Eddie's vocals are powerful and emotive, transitioning from soft reflection to impassioned cries, perfectly matching the song's intensity.
Here are a couple favorite live performances:
- Ohana Encore Festival (2021) -- I think this song has one of Mike's best solos, which is about a minute long in this performance
- Vegas (2024) -- crowd sings a lot of the song
Tau837
Footballguy
Listened to the #6 playlist. Other than my own song:
I have been tracking the songs I have highlighted throughout, and it's a very close race between Lindsey Stirling and OLP for my top spot -- I have highlighted 18 songs as favorites for each of them.Coming into this countdown, I had never heard of Lindsey, so she has been a great discovery. I was familiar with a handful of OLP songs, but their larger catalog is much better than I realized.
- Favorites already known to me:
- Yes - Owner of a Lonely Heart
- Smiths - How Soon is Now? -- my #1 Smiths song
- Journey - Feeling That Way/Anytime
- Our Lady Peace - Angels/Losing/Sleep -- 1b OLP song for me, to my 1a 4am
- Radiohead - Idioteque
- Bee Gees - Night Fever
- Favorites new to me:
- Lindsey Stirling - Ice Storm
I have been tracking the songs I have highlighted throughout, and it's a very close race between Lindsey Stirling and OLP for my top spot -- I have highlighted 18 songs as favorites for each of them.Coming into this countdown, I had never heard of Lindsey, so she has been a great discovery. I was familiar with a handful of OLP songs, but their larger catalog is much better than I realized.
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Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
#5 Bootsy Collins - "Munchies For Your Love"
One of the ultimate headphone songs. The lyrics don't matter - Bootsy's equating sex to smoking weed - but listen to the arrangement and the way he builds it all up and up and up. Especially the vocals and, even more especially, his bass. He goes the hell off on that bass the last few minutes. Honorable mention to Catfish Collins' lead guitar part, which darts in and out at crazy intervals.
Next, I'd like you to get acquainted with a gent named Eddie Hazel.
One of the ultimate headphone songs. The lyrics don't matter - Bootsy's equating sex to smoking weed
- but listen to the arrangement and the way he builds it all up and up and up. Especially the vocals and, even more especially, his bass. He goes the hell off on that bass the last few minutes. Honorable mention to Catfish Collins' lead guitar part, which darts in and out at crazy intervals.Next, I'd like you to get acquainted with a gent named Eddie Hazel.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Lindsey Stirling -oz- Heist
From her second album, shatter me.
It’s a good thing I don’t love her for her Videos, in what might be her worst one (others coming up are much better imo).
When I started making the countdown, heist wasn’t a consideration for the top 5 but I liked it more as I made the list and it jumped up the ranking.
No lyrics, just a fun song to listen in the background while you’re playing your favorite video game (I don’t play but it would seem to fit)
Next up, a collaboration with an indie artist who probably hated her parents any time she had to fill in a scantron sheet in school.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Just so's you know, my theme is umlauts. Some metal may be involved.Not a bad theme. Not that it would be heavy metal, just songs referencing metals. Silver Bells, Iron Man, Lithium. Hmmm...Nice. Shall we mark you down for a metal theme?
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Round 5 - Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves - The Eurythmics
From their album Be Yourself Tonight and featuring Aretha Franklin. Three of The Heartbreakers are also here: Stan Lynch (drums), Benmont Tench (organ), and Mike Campbell (lead guitar).
The video features the single version, rather than the album cut.
From their album Be Yourself Tonight and featuring Aretha Franklin. Three of The Heartbreakers are also here: Stan Lynch (drums), Benmont Tench (organ), and Mike Campbell (lead guitar).
The video features the single version, rather than the album cut.
Yambag
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Ryan’s true feelings on Rock Star: Supernova: “I feel like it’s been long enough that I can tell you the truth. It was hell, man. It was disgusting. It was the worst side of people on a social experiment level. I mean, you’re taught from a young age: don’t judge people. Don’t assume. And then we’re celebrating, our favorite shows in this culture, the biggest hit TV shows are shows where people are being judged. It’s a sickness. I’m not saying I’m perfect or I’m above it. I enjoy some of the smut, too. But it’s unfortunate that this is what we celebrate now. I feel like that was a part of it.”
Charlie Steiner
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5. Whatchulookinat (Just Whitney, 2002)
Whatchulookinat was the first single released from the Just Whitney album and is one of the rare songs that she also receives a writing credit for.
Co-produced by Bobby Brown, the song was Whitney responding to critics for what she called unfair and inaccurate media criticism towards her. While it only reached #96 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #75 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, it found better overall success abroad reached #1 on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
As a response, critics mostly panned the song. Billboard magazine's Chuck Taylor wrote that it sounded like 'a poor little rich girl whining.', Rolling Stone called it 'creaky and unconvincing', though England's The Guardian called it a 'bravura performance' and that Whitney sounded 'feisty'.
When we return, we fast forward past her holiday album (at least we got a taste of it on Christmas Eve) and yet another compilation, to what ultimately would be her last album of new material.
Whatchulookinat was the first single released from the Just Whitney album and is one of the rare songs that she also receives a writing credit for.
Co-produced by Bobby Brown, the song was Whitney responding to critics for what she called unfair and inaccurate media criticism towards her. While it only reached #96 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #75 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, it found better overall success abroad reached #1 on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
As a response, critics mostly panned the song. Billboard magazine's Chuck Taylor wrote that it sounded like 'a poor little rich girl whining.', Rolling Stone called it 'creaky and unconvincing', though England's The Guardian called it a 'bravura performance' and that Whitney sounded 'feisty'.
When we return, we fast forward past her holiday album (at least we got a taste of it on Christmas Eve) and yet another compilation, to what ultimately would be her last album of new material.
Dr. Octopus
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I’m not going to do an official write up for my selection this round due to time constraints but “How To Fight Loneliness” is just such a different sounding song for Wilco and I love the light guitar intro and the forlorn vocals.
Dr. Octopus
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“Show your teeth ‘til meaningless”
krista4
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5. I Don't Believe You from Time Takes Time (1992)
Previously ranked #5 - prior write-up below
I was engaging in purposeful misdirection and hoped that the “I don’t believe” reference might lead people to think I would be posting John’s song, “God.” But no! We’re visiting Ringo instead. As much as I wanted to, I just couldn’t fit this breezy Ringo song in my top 100 above other worthy contenders. But I ####### love this song. It sounds like Ringo is singing a Jellyfish song, mostly because Ringo is singing a Jellyfish song. Andy Sturmer and Roger Manning wrote and contributed backing vocals to it. Love everything about the bouncy track, from the response vocals even through and including Ringo’s vocal performance. He sounds particularly energetic on the super-fun bridge that ends in a terrific guitar solo. Apparently there’s a demo out there of Jellyfish doing this song, but on a quick scan I couldn’t find it.
Quick! Tell me which Ringo album has two song in my Ringo top five? Nope, not Ringo. It ain’t Goodnight Vienna either. Not even my heralded Beaucoups Of Blues. It’s Time Takes Time, termed Ringo’s “comeback album” in 1992. His first studio album in nine years (after Old Wave in 1983), it was highly critically acclaimed, and Ringo said he hadn’t been this happy about an album since Ringo in 1973. Despite all this, it failed to chart, maybe due to the long list of lesser Ringo albums before this and his temporary disappearance from the scene. It’s a shame, because the critics were right: outside of Ringo, this is the best album he ever put out. I’ll have one more selection here and will mention a few others I like, but if you’re going to check out one Ringo album other than Ringo (and WHY WOULDN’T YOU), make it this one, or if you’re country-inclined, Beaucoups Of Blues.
Taking a cue from Paul on New (OK, this is a total lie because this album came out before that one), Ringo employed the services of four (4) producers on this, including Jeff Lynne and Phil Ramone. In addition, he had contributions not only from Jellyfish and Lynne, but Brian Wilson (that very one) and Harry Nilsson (the only one), plus the usual cast of Ringo thousands.
Since this is the last Ringo album I’m going to come to, I wanted to mention those that won’t make my list with any tracks. Most notably, a version of John’s song, “Grow Old With Me,” on which Paul contributed backing vocals and bass, wasn’t enough to get the album What’s My Name onto the list. This song was among those given to the three surviving Beatles by Yoko as part of the sessions that produced “Real Love” and “Free As A Bird,” but it wasn’t attempted by the trio.
Every Ringo album has some merit, and if you’re so inclined, I recommend the following as my favorites from the albums that had no officially selected tracks:
Ringo the 4th – Sneaking Sally Through The Alley
Bad Boy – Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette); Old Time Relovin’
Old Wave – She’s About A Mover; Everybody’s In A Hurry But Me (featuring, among others, John Entwistle and Eric Clapton)
Postcards From Paradise – Bridges; Confirmation
What’s My Name – Grow Old With Me (see above); What’s My Name
Previously ranked #5 - prior write-up below
I was engaging in purposeful misdirection and hoped that the “I don’t believe” reference might lead people to think I would be posting John’s song, “God.” But no! We’re visiting Ringo instead. As much as I wanted to, I just couldn’t fit this breezy Ringo song in my top 100 above other worthy contenders. But I ####### love this song. It sounds like Ringo is singing a Jellyfish song, mostly because Ringo is singing a Jellyfish song. Andy Sturmer and Roger Manning wrote and contributed backing vocals to it. Love everything about the bouncy track, from the response vocals even through and including Ringo’s vocal performance. He sounds particularly energetic on the super-fun bridge that ends in a terrific guitar solo. Apparently there’s a demo out there of Jellyfish doing this song, but on a quick scan I couldn’t find it.
Quick! Tell me which Ringo album has two song in my Ringo top five? Nope, not Ringo. It ain’t Goodnight Vienna either. Not even my heralded Beaucoups Of Blues. It’s Time Takes Time, termed Ringo’s “comeback album” in 1992. His first studio album in nine years (after Old Wave in 1983), it was highly critically acclaimed, and Ringo said he hadn’t been this happy about an album since Ringo in 1973. Despite all this, it failed to chart, maybe due to the long list of lesser Ringo albums before this and his temporary disappearance from the scene. It’s a shame, because the critics were right: outside of Ringo, this is the best album he ever put out. I’ll have one more selection here and will mention a few others I like, but if you’re going to check out one Ringo album other than Ringo (and WHY WOULDN’T YOU), make it this one, or if you’re country-inclined, Beaucoups Of Blues.
Taking a cue from Paul on New (OK, this is a total lie because this album came out before that one), Ringo employed the services of four (4) producers on this, including Jeff Lynne and Phil Ramone. In addition, he had contributions not only from Jellyfish and Lynne, but Brian Wilson (that very one) and Harry Nilsson (the only one), plus the usual cast of Ringo thousands.
Since this is the last Ringo album I’m going to come to, I wanted to mention those that won’t make my list with any tracks. Most notably, a version of John’s song, “Grow Old With Me,” on which Paul contributed backing vocals and bass, wasn’t enough to get the album What’s My Name onto the list. This song was among those given to the three surviving Beatles by Yoko as part of the sessions that produced “Real Love” and “Free As A Bird,” but it wasn’t attempted by the trio.
Every Ringo album has some merit, and if you’re so inclined, I recommend the following as my favorites from the albums that had no officially selected tracks:
Ringo the 4th – Sneaking Sally Through The Alley
Bad Boy – Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette); Old Time Relovin’
Old Wave – She’s About A Mover; Everybody’s In A Hurry But Me (featuring, among others, John Entwistle and Eric Clapton)
Postcards From Paradise – Bridges; Confirmation
What’s My Name – Grow Old With Me (see above); What’s My Name
zamboni
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I mentioned a few picks back with "Lemons Never Forget" that there are two Bee Gees' tunes in particular that just unexpectedly raced up towards the top of my list. This is the other one, which was actually the B-side to "Jive Talkin'" - that's a hell of a two-fer. @Pip's Invitation and I had a PM conversation a few weeks back about this being one their very best tunes. And in hindsight, I probably could have moved this up farther. The band at arguably their funkiest, with Maurice laying down a killer bass backbeat, Blue Weaver all over the place on his keys, a horn section that gives it even more funk, and Barry sings the crap out of it. Lyrically, some accounts point to themes of change, growth, and emotional reflection, which makes sense given that here in 1975, the band was in a big transformational period with their sound. In any event, this one is a real toe-tapping symphonic experience IMO - best for a good pair of headphones.
The Bee Gees zamboni Wind Of Change
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zamboni
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You introduced me to this one several years ago in one of our many threads. Ever since then has been a big favorite. Bootsy slappin' dat space bass like no one else.#5 Bootsy Collins - "Munchies For Your Love"
One of the ultimate headphone songs. The lyrics don't matter - Bootsy's equating sex to smoking weed
Don Quixote
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I had this song in my MAD Covers countdown thread list. It is more of a technical cover though, as it was written by Tim Maia. Here is what I said there.
If at first not feeling the song, do give some time, as I mentioned back then. Another one of those Tim Maia songs that starts off a bit slow with a build-up until the song explodes.
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zamboni
Footballguy
For some reason, I have an image of Whitney singing this with a Gary Coleman-esque smirk.
Yo Mama
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Yes #5 - Long Distance Runaround / The Fish
Album - Fragile (1971)
To me, this is the most radio-friendly hit of the 1970s Yes catalog. Clean, straightforward, less than 6 minutes (under 4 if you stupidly exclude The Fish). It still has the depth and complexity typical of Yes, though, especially when combining the pair of tracks together.
Some disagreed with my previous pairing, but there is no disputing this one. Long Distance Runaround without The Fish is like having a slice of pumpkin pie without a big dollop of whipped cream - pretty good, but missing that extra flair that makes it great. Ok, bad example since I don’t really like pumpkin pie.
How about this, you’re having a delicious steak dinner and you decide to add The Fish, all of a sudden you now have surf and turf (and a much more expensive meal).
Album - Fragile (1971)
To me, this is the most radio-friendly hit of the 1970s Yes catalog. Clean, straightforward, less than 6 minutes (under 4 if you stupidly exclude The Fish). It still has the depth and complexity typical of Yes, though, especially when combining the pair of tracks together.
Some disagreed with my previous pairing, but there is no disputing this one. Long Distance Runaround without The Fish is like having a slice of pumpkin pie without a big dollop of whipped cream - pretty good, but missing that extra flair that makes it great. Ok, bad example since I don’t really like pumpkin pie.
How about this, you’re having a delicious steak dinner and you decide to add The Fish, all of a sudden you now have surf and turf (and a much more expensive meal).
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I remember us talking about this record. Was it 20 years ago?You introduced me to this one several years ago in one of our many threads. Ever since then has been a big favorite. Bootsy slappin' dat space bass like no one else.#5 Bootsy Collins - "Munchies For Your Love"
One of the ultimate headphone songs. The lyrics don't matter - Bootsy's equating sex to smoking weed
kupcho1
Footballguy
Train in Vain (Stand by Me) is the 7th from London Calling. I love the AI overview that shows up on Google:
The Clash kupcho1 Train in Vain (Stand by Me)
Train in Vain (Stand by Me) - Remastered
The Clash · London Calling (Remastered) · Song · 1979
Who remembers hidden tracks? I think this is one of the most famous, and there's a story behind it.
The title? Who can say, although the song does have a train like rhythm to it.
I've seen all my dreams
Come tumblin' down
I can't be happy
Without you around
So alone I keep the wolves a bay
And there's only one thing I can say
You didn't stand by me
No,not at all
You didn't stand by me
No way
zamboni
Footballguy
Good lord - you may be right. After a Geritol break and a nap, I may try to look it up.I remember us talking about this record. Was it 20 years ago?You introduced me to this one several years ago in one of our many threads. Ever since then has been a big favorite. Bootsy slappin' dat space bass like no one else.#5 Bootsy Collins - "Munchies For Your Love"
One of the ultimate headphone songs. The lyrics don't matter - Bootsy's equating sex to smoking weed
Tau837
Footballguy
Listened to the #5 playlist. Other than my own song:
- Favorites already known to me:
- Clash - Train in Vain -- my #1 Clash song
- Modest Mouse - Dashboard -- top 2 MM song for me
- R.E.M. - So. Central Rain
- Radiohead - High and Dry
- Favorites new to me:
- The Pretty Reckless - House on a Hill
- Wilco - How to Fight Loneliness
- Lindsey Stirling - Heist
- Our Lady Peace - Naveed
- The Airborne Toxic Event - Does This Mean You're Moving On?
- Lord Huron, Phoebe Bridgers - The Night We Met
- Candlebox - Breathe Me In (intro) / Breathe Me In -- like @Yo Mama posted, the intro reminds me of No Quarter, which is high praise for me; great 45 second solo in the main song
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I was about to ask wtf you were talking about, then i realized i was pulling a kupcho and listening to the 4s.
Zegras11
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next post will be Saturday night
Mister CIA
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