Shuke's 1400 favorite songs by 1400 different artists. (2 Viewers)

[krista4]

62. Paul McCartney - Too Many People

Hell yeah.  You do you.

(I don't like this song that much.)

 

[krista4]

Shuke's 1011 favorite songs by 1011 different artists.

Not:
Some other loser's 1011 favorite songs by 1011 different artists.
Shuke's selections of 1011 songs by 1011 different artists that he thinks other people will like the most.
Shuke's 1011 songs by 1011 different artists that are considered the best.

You're getting into people's favorite bands, so there are sure to be a lot more disagreements.  And you'll never get people to understand it's your list of favorites, not some declaration of the best songs.

Signed,

Refugee from the Beatles thread

 

[krista4]

Might be my new second favorite shuke.

Start a countdown thread of your favorite shukes or GTFO.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I'm in shock that so many people who want to give advice on Ozzy picks don't know how to spell his name.

guilty ...still claiming pick shock for that.  

 

[otb_lifer]

62. Paul McCartney - Too Many People

inspired, ballsy ... ####### awesome choice   man, gimme some nasty/butch Paul and i'm a happy mofo ("Helter Skelter" is pure cream) - here's anuddah hidden gem from the album wif the Silly Song

66. Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill

another grand salami - you hot, dood!  - YOU CAN KEEP MY THINGS, THEY'VE COME TO TAKE ME HOME! -  alternate awesomeness from the French lyric that evryone thought said she's ... so ####in' A

61. Three Dog Night - Mama Told Me Not To Come

a slight hiccup, but we plow ahead with this big ### bombastic ostentatious ##### of a tune

64. Marshall Tucker Band - This Ol' Cowboy

Chalk, sure ... but there's chalk, and then there's Secreteriat level chalk - this is their Belmont Stakes. 

60. Thin Lizzy - Boys are Back in Town

There's a handful of classic rock songs still left in the list that while overplayed, I don't think I'll ever tire of them.  This is one.  

dem boyz had to get drunk on sumtin'    traditional Irish musings on booze and the fookin' Brits -

U2's best song, by far, was released before 1985.  Deal with it.

FIXED - AND AGREED! 

 

[pecorino]

You're getting into people's favorite bands, so there are sure to be a lot more disagreements.  And you'll never get people to understand it's your list of favorites, not some declaration of the best songs.

Signed,

Refugee from the Beatles thread

I understand completely and I know the premise of his list. That’s my language for saying “I vehemently disagree” and also on the helpful side “Maybe, just maybe, you have not heard all Paul McCartney songs and you might find something you like better elsewhere.”

 

[AAABatteries]

236. Lord Huron - Fool For Love

This is probably my wife's favorite band.  She had some medical issues a while back, and she has said that listening to them helped her get through it. We saw them live last year, and we happened to park near the ban'd bus.  On the way to the car ran into their lead singer and chatted a few minutes.  

It’s like a young shuke- no wonder she likes them 

 

[Osaurus]

66. Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill

Love Peter Gabriel. Saw him with Sting a few years ago. He’s done just about everything from the soundtrack to Passion of the Christ soundtrack (which is awesome btw) to collaborations with so many great musicians and his start with Genesis. If I had to pick one song, it would be Mercy Street. Black Uhuru also did a fantastic cover.  So is such an awesome album. I think the last track, This is the Picture, with icon Laurie Anderson is grossly underrated. 

ETA: Some collaborations you may like are Big Blue Ball and a few tracks with Afro Celt Sound System.

 

[WDIK2]

58. U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday

Very tough choice.  U2's best three songs, by far, (this, Pride, and New Year's Day) were all released before 1985.  Deal with it.

One of the first 10 songs I downloaded on Napster along with New Year's Day (which I prefer to Sunday).  Those original MP3s have made it from CD to CD, USB to USB, device to device all these years later.  

 

[zamboni]

60. Thin Lizzy - Boys are Back in Town

There's a handful of classic rock songs still left in the list that while overplayed, I don't think I'll ever tire of them.  This is one.  

Agreed - great tune if a bit overplayed. Emerald from the same album is probably my favorite of theirs - packs some serious nads.

 

[zamboni]

Both great songs. I also like Swlabr. Cool title.

My Cream fave

So tight among the three of them. And heavily influenced by Roger McGuinn's Rickenbacker twang.

 

[AAABatteries]

66. Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill

I love this song

 

[Mr. Mojo]

62. Paul McCartney - Too Many People

That was pretty bad, especially considering his discography. 

 

[Leroy Hoard]

My Cream fave

So tight among the three of them. And heavily influenced by Roger McGuinn's Rickenbacker twang.

I love the way EC's guitar sounds on that album.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

967. Lettuce - Do It Like You Do

ftr: It was your thread title that drew me in and selection 967 that lost me. 

 

[shuke]

That was pretty bad, especially considering his discography. 

You’re the 27th person to say this without offering alternatives.    

 

[rockaction]

63. Kinks - Picture Book

Probably one of the most underappreciated bands ever. So many great songs to pick from.

Also considered: Victoria

Love the rationale (under-appreciated band) behind this pick, agree with the U2 pick (New Year’s Day is my fave), all is well. I would have gone with another Kinks song probably, but you can’t really go wrong with this.

 

[General Malaise]

64. Marshall Tucker Band - This Ol' Cowboy

You remember before the internet?  In order to get new music you had to buy it or make a tape from someone else's album.  Well, I was always hankering for more.  So while in college I would drive downtown to the Cincinnati public library and browse all the CD's in the media section.  I'd leave with 10 or 15, take them home and listen to them. If I liked the album I'd tape it.  But if I only like a song or two, I'd only tape those, so I had a collection of mixed tapes also.  For whatever reason I wasn't a huge fan of this Marshall Tucker album at the time, so I had this on one of my mixes.   Can't You See is an awesome song and probably the anticipated selection, but it's not my favorite.  

Give this one a shot....Charlie Daniels on fiddle.  13 minutes of glory.

 

[General Malaise]

63. Kinks - Picture Book

Probably one of the most underappreciated bands ever. So many great songs to pick from.

Also considered: Victoria

Green Day did a cover of this song except they called it "Warning" and I don't think they gave any credit to the Kinks for it.  Could be wrong. 

 

[General Malaise]

Love the rationale (under-appreciated band) behind this pick, agree with the U2 pick (New Year’s Day is my fave), all is well. I would have gone with another Kinks song probably, but you can’t really go wrong with this.

"Living on a Thin Line"? 

 

[General Malaise]

Downloaded the playlist to Spotify. 

 

[pecorino]

You’re the 27th person to say this without offering alternatives.    

Glad you asked. I'm omitting Wings stuff.

Album: McCartney. Consider Junk, or (I'm sure you know) Maybe I'm Amazed

Album: Ram. You probably know this album as Too Many People is on it. Others may enjoy Monkberry Moon Delight

Album: McCartney II:  Consider Coming Up (I prefer live versions of this tune, myself, as they are less disco-ey and more rocking)

Album: Tug of War: Consider Here Today

Album: Pipes of Peace. Um...

Album: Press to Play. Um...

Album: Flowers in the Dirt (my personal favorite--I saw him on tour twice in 1989): Consider You Want Her Too, We Got Married, Put It There, That Day is Done

Album: Off the Ground: Consider Hope of Deliverance,  Mistress and Maid, Cosmically Conscious

Not much more to add--I am poorly versed in his solo work after the 1990s. Enjoy the tunes above.

 

[rockaction]

"Living on a Thin Line"? 

I sort of am partial to Village Green Preservation Society, but I like how you think.

 

[otb_lifer]

I sort of am partial to Village Green Preservation Society, but I like how you think.

im'ma say "Destroyer" or "Victoria" ... my dark horse would be "Don't Forget to Dance"

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I sort of am partial to Village Green Preservation Society, but I like how you think.

for "older" Kinks: Nothing in this World...

for "newer" Kinks: Art Lover

 

[Ilov80s]

"Living on a Thin Line"? 

Great choice, I also dig

This Time Tomorrow 

Apeman

Shangri-La

And every Kinks song ever

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

"Destroyer"

Destroyer is my Kinks fav -

Dr. Dr. help her please I know you'll understand
There's a time device inside of me I'm a self-destructin' man
There's a red, under my bed
And there's a little green man in my head
And said you're not goin' crazy, you're just a bit sad
'Cause there's a man in ya, knawin' ya, tearin' ya, in to to

Silly boy ya' self-destroyer. paranoia, they destroy ya'

... along with:

Apeman

I'm an Apeman, I'm an Ape Apeman
No, I'm an Apeman
Well, I'm a King Kong man, I'm a Voo-Doo man
No, I'm an Apeman

'Cause compared to the sun that sits in the sky
Compared to the clouds as they roll by
Compared to the bugs and the spiders and flies
I am an Apeman

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

65. Cars - Moving in Stereo

As if the song isn't good enough on its own, for men my age it will permanently be associated with a topless Phoebe Cates.

Not only Phoebe C, but the lyrics are superb!

Life's the same I'm moving in stereo
Life's the same except for my shoes
Life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo
Life's the same it's all inside you

It's so easy to blow up your problems
It's so easy to play up your breakdown
It's so easy to fly through the window
It's so easy to fool with the sound

It's so tough to get up
It's so tough
It's so tough to live up
It's so tough on you

Life's the same I'm moving in stereo
Life's the same except for my shoes
Life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo
Life's the same it's all inside you

Life's the same I'm moving in stereo
Life's the same except for my shoes
Life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo
Life's the same it's all inside you

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

59. Cream - Crossroads

I originally had this tune slotted for Clapton's solo spot, until I realized it was actually originally a Cream release.  So this knocked Tales of Brave Ulysses off the list.

Solid, solid choice, but - I prefer Ulysses slightly.

And, for a deep-cut that is special to me: Cream - Cat's Squirrel

Alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, alright

Alright! 

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

You thought that GnR pick was bold (dumb)?  Hold my beer.

67. Ozzy Osbourne - Goodbye to Romance

I only had one Ozzy album growing up, Blizzard of Oz.  This was my favorite song on it, just ahead of Mr. Crowley.

I like this pick, but my personal fav has gotta be Crazy Train. Not only is it some of Randy Rhodes best work, but ...

Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love and forget how to hate

It is kinda chalky though - I truly wish that the beginning had not become an anthem hymn.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Some very good ozzies, including the official pick.  But this ones shreds.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ErL5uKo8N-Y

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Some very good ozzies, including the official pick.  But this ones shreds.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ErL5uKo8N-Y

Yeah - good one!

I saw Ozzy live in the late 80s in an outdoor arena on metal bleachers. Well, there was a couple one row in front of us and about 4 seats down. They engaged in coitus the entire show.

Over and under, in between the ups and downs
Mind on a carpet, magic ride goes 'round and round
Over the mountain, kissing silver inlaid clouds
Watching my body, disappear into the crowd
Don't need no astrology, It's inside of you and me
You don't need a ticket to fly with me, I'm free, yeah.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

You’re the 27th person to say this without offering alternatives.    

Good point. 

I would go with Admiral Halsey/Hands Across The Water (or My Love)

 

[Brony]

Not only Phoebe C, but the lyrics are superb!

Life's the same except for my shoes
Life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo
Life's the same it's all inside you

Hey T.S. Eliot, here's  a  better link.  

 

[Brony]

Some very good ozzies, including the official pick.  But this ones shreds.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ErL5uKo8N-Y

When I see 'ozzie' and 'shreds' in the same post, I'm expecting this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JBzWZq4fXg

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

When I see 'ozzie' and 'shreds' in the same post, I'm expecting this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JBzWZq4fXg

That is incredible... 

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

a slight hiccup, but we plow ahead with this big ### bombastic ostentatious ##### of a tune

Sweet! And it has lyrics. 

I am sure that krista loves that circus/carnival intro and insert ... right, k?

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

alternate awesomeness from the French lyric that evryone thought said she's ... so ####in' A

Hans plays with Lotte, Lotte plays with Jane
Jane plays with Willi, Willi is happy again
Suki plays with Leo, Sacha plays with Britt
Adolf builds a bonfire, Enrico plays with it

I am happy for Willi and worried about Enrico.

I like playing in bonfires though - so - maybe I am over reacting here.

 

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

Shuke's (not your) 1012 favorite (not most famous) songs by 1012 different artists.

OK - I am processing this now. 

Got it! 

 

[shuke]

inspired, ballsy ... ####### awesome choice   man, gimme some nasty/butch Paul and i'm a happy mofo ("Helter Skelter" is pure cream) - here's anuddah hidden gem from the album wif the Silly Song

another grand salami - you hot, dood!  - YOU CAN KEEP MY THINGS, THEY'VE COME TO TAKE ME HOME! -  alternate awesomeness from the French lyric that evryone thought said she's ... so ####in' A

a slight hiccup, but we plow ahead with this big ### bombastic ostentatious ##### of a tune

Chalk, sure ... but there's chalk, and then there's Secreteriat level chalk - this is their Belmont Stakes. 

dem boyz had to get drunk on sumtin'    traditional Irish musings on booze and the fookin' Brits -

FIXED - AND AGREED! 

Love Peter Gabriel. Saw him with Sting a few years ago. He’s done just about everything from the soundtrack to Passion of the Christ soundtrack (which is awesome btw) to collaborations with so many great musicians and his start with Genesis. If I had to pick one song, it would be Mercy Street. Black Uhuru also did a fantastic cover.  So is such an awesome album. I think the last track, This is the Picture, with icon Laurie Anderson is grossly underrated. 

ETA: Some collaborations you may like are Big Blue Ball and a few tracks with Afro Celt Sound System.

Agreed - great tune if a bit overplayed. Emerald from the same album is probably my favorite of theirs - packs some serious nads.

My Cream fave

So tight among the three of them. And heavily influenced by Roger McGuinn's Rickenbacker twang.

Glad you asked. I'm omitting Wings stuff.

Album: McCartney. Consider Junk, or (I'm sure you know) Maybe I'm Amazed

Album: Ram. You probably know this album as Too Many People is on it. Others may enjoy Monkberry Moon Delight

Album: McCartney II:  Consider Coming Up (I prefer live versions of this tune, myself, as they are less disco-ey and more rocking)

Album: Tug of War: Consider Here Today

Album: Pipes of Peace. Um...

Album: Press to Play. Um...

Album: Flowers in the Dirt (my personal favorite--I saw him on tour twice in 1989): Consider You Want Her Too, We Got Married, Put It There, That Day is Done

Album: Off the Ground: Consider Hope of Deliverance,  Mistress and Maid, Cosmically Conscious

Not much more to add--I am poorly versed in his solo work after the 1990s. Enjoy the tunes above.

Great choice, I also dig

This Time Tomorrow 

Apeman

Shangri-La

And every Kinks song ever

Some very good ozzies, including the official pick.  But this ones shreds.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ErL5uKo8N-Y

This is how you do it, people.  Thanks for the recommendations.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

This is how you do it, people.  Thanks for the recommendations.

meh, you gotta go with your heart.  

 

[shuke]

Album: McCartney. Consider Junk, or (I'm sure you know) Maybe I'm Amazed

Album: McCartney II:  Consider Coming Up (I prefer live versions of this tune, myself, as they are less disco-ey and more rocking)

I've always thought Amazed was a Wings song.  Should have definitely been my choice here.

Never heard Coming Up before.  Pretty good.

 

[shuke]

meh, you gotta go with your heart.  

I am.  But I'm also interested in what others like.  

 

[shuke]

57. The Outlaws - Green Grass and High Tides

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I am.  But I'm also interested in what others like.  

I'm talking about those of us that comment on your beautius list bro.  

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

57. The Outlaws - Green Grass and High Tides

In a place you only dream of
Where your soul is always free
Silver stages, golden curtains
Filled my head, plain as can be
As a rainbow grew around the sun
All my stars of love who died
Came from somewhere beyond the scene you see
These lovely people played just for me

Those who don't believe me
Find your souls and set them free
Those who do, believe and love
This time will be your key
Time and time again I've thanked them
For a piece of mind
They helped me find myself
Amongst the music and the rhyme
That enchants you there

 

[Man of Constant Sorrow]

I'm talking about those of us that comment on your beautius list bro.  

What list?

 

[Mister CIA]

Not sure I could pick a favorite Kinks song.  At any given time there are probably 25 contenders.

Here are a couple I like:

Victoria

Powerman

I love Ray Davies solo effort,  The Getaway (Lonesome Train).

 

[Mister CIA]

57. The Outlaws - Green Grass and High Tides

14 year-old me gives this two thumbs up. 

 

[Binky The Doormat]

57. The Outlaws - Green Grass and High Tides

this so Dayton I can taste the skank weed and Little Kings.  

ETA:  sorry ...I didn't clarify ...love the pick.