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The 100 Greatest Songs of 1969 #1 Something (1 Viewer)
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timschochet
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35. Led Zeppelin “Dazed and Confused” (from Led Zeppelin)
https://youtu.be/yO2n7QoyieM
This song was infamously ripped off from another artist who had to sue Jimmy Page and it wasn’t settled until 2012! However I’m more interested in the revised lyrics by Robert Plant which would put August Strindberg to shame in its seeming hatred of women. In the first verse alone we get some of the most cutting lines ever written in rock:
I wanted a woman, never bargained for you
and
soul of a woman was created below
Damn, he’s not happy. Of course the whole track is simply epic guitar, bass, drums, just pounding rock and roll as good as it gets- except for 1969, that is.
https://youtu.be/yO2n7QoyieM
This song was infamously ripped off from another artist who had to sue Jimmy Page and it wasn’t settled until 2012! However I’m more interested in the revised lyrics by Robert Plant which would put August Strindberg to shame in its seeming hatred of women. In the first verse alone we get some of the most cutting lines ever written in rock:
I wanted a woman, never bargained for you
and
soul of a woman was created below
Damn, he’s not happy. Of course the whole track is simply epic guitar, bass, drums, just pounding rock and roll as good as it gets- except for 1969, that is.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
I think it’s my favorite as well.AAABatteries said:
timschochet
Footballguy
34. The Beatles with Billy Preston “Don’t Let Me Down” (released as a single)
https://youtu.be/NCtzkaL2t_Y
John Lennon’s anguished love song to Yoko Ono is rightfully considered one of his best compositions. Beautifully played particularly the lead guitar by George Harrison and electric piano by Billy Preston.
https://youtu.be/NCtzkaL2t_Y
John Lennon’s anguished love song to Yoko Ono is rightfully considered one of his best compositions. Beautifully played particularly the lead guitar by George Harrison and electric piano by Billy Preston.
krista4
Footballguy
Sometime yesterday during the early football games, I heard this playing while there was a booth review going on. At first I was
and then I was 
.Anyway, fantastic song that probably should have been higher on my countdown. Such raw emotion. Of course John would have a lot more of that in his solo career, but this is one where it came through so strongly.
Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
if you were around then ...this was really, really meaningful. I was only 11 at the time but lived in a very large Air Force town ...and things weren't slowing down. The draft was ramping up and we all thought long and hard about what it would be like if we were drafted.timschochet said:
I ended up having to register, but the official draft ended before I was 18. There was never a doubt in my mind that I would have volunteered for the Air Force if it got close so I wouldn't have to end up in the jungle. If your kids want to go into the military ...please guide them to the Air Force. Way less danger, better conditions, better food - and overall much higher opportunities for skills that transfer to civilian life. Navy is a pretty close second ...
btw ...thanks to all that serve in other services, we need them.
The last draft call was on December 7, 1972, and the authority to induct expired on June 30, 1973. The date of the last drawing for the lottery was on March 12, 1975. Registration with the Selective Service System was suspended on April 1, 1975, and registrant processing was suspended on January 27, 1976.
timschochet
Footballguy
33. Norman Greenbaum “Spirit in the Sky” (released as a single)
https://youtu.be/AZQxH_8raCI
The story is that Greenbaum, a Jew, was watching Porter Wagoner ( the country star who introduced the world to Dolly Parton) on television sing a gospel song, and Greenbaum said to himself, “I can do that.” The fusion of gospel and rock that he created makes this one of the great one hit wonders of all time, and also one of the tunes most played at funerals.
https://youtu.be/AZQxH_8raCI
The story is that Greenbaum, a Jew, was watching Porter Wagoner ( the country star who introduced the world to Dolly Parton) on television sing a gospel song, and Greenbaum said to himself, “I can do that.” The fusion of gospel and rock that he created makes this one of the great one hit wonders of all time, and also one of the tunes most played at funerals.
wikkidpissah
Footballguy
my chin was just fuzzy then. so was my faith, philosophy and Greenbaum's guitar - a match. Goin' up?
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Ahem. Getting past the uncomfortable noting the Jewishness of entertainers in some of Tim posts to a time in the early 80s when this song was a relatively unknown gem as it came on the radio at work when a friend and myself heard that fuzz bass opening.
We reacted spontaneously as both of us began head bobbing in unison to the beat as we continued our work.
Everyone else around looked and as the music continued they smiled, lol.
timschochet
Footballguy
Lol. I think it’s important to note that Greenbaum is Jewish because the song is a Gospel song that deals with Jesus.
timschochet
Footballguy
32. Led Zeppelin “Ramble On” (from Led Zeppelin II)
https://youtu.be/_h9MxNn8P7w
Leaves are falling on the ground, time I was on my way
Man this is so good, isn’t it? I feel like I could have simply taken every song on the first two Led Zeppelin albums and stuck them at the top of this list and who would complain?
The bass on this song kills me every time. Every damn time I hear it, never gets old.
https://youtu.be/_h9MxNn8P7w
Leaves are falling on the ground, time I was on my way
Man this is so good, isn’t it? I feel like I could have simply taken every song on the first two Led Zeppelin albums and stuck them at the top of this list and who would complain?
The bass on this song kills me every time. Every damn time I hear it, never gets old.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
It is so good and you are correct that a bunch of LZ songs probably belong at the top of the list. Zeppelin was a great band that are still influential to musicians of all ages today.
Willy
Footballguy
Same here. Good thing Page was unsuccessful in recruiting Entwistle and Moon when he was forming the band. How sad it would be to have a world where Who's Next might not exist and someone other than the human metronome is playing drums is playing for Zeppelin.
edit to add - Ramble On is one of three Zep songs that is my favorite, depending on mood. Just fantastic.
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Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
As I said I haven't compiled a list but started to see what 'could' be left and found so much. Plenty for Pip to do a second list from 1969.
Oh and you forgot to note that Robert Plant is a whirling dervish of the Mevlevi Order of Suni and hales from Goose Pimple Junction, Virginia.
timschochet
Footballguy
31. Rod Stewart “Handbags and Gladrags” (from An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down)
https://youtu.be/iqgAZhXpHV0
Written by Mike D’Abo of Manfred Mann (and the original King Herod). D’Abo plays piano on this version. A great anthem and Stewart has rarely sung better.
https://youtu.be/iqgAZhXpHV0
Written by Mike D’Abo of Manfred Mann (and the original King Herod). D’Abo plays piano on this version. A great anthem and Stewart has rarely sung better.
wikkidpissah
Footballguy
even tho the whole grandad aspect of the lyric makes me inconveniently flash to the "dirty talk" episode of Seinfeld, still a great ballad
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I’ll start compiling stuff when you do yours and see what I get.Bracie Smathers said:As I said I haven't compiled a list but started to see what 'could' be left and found so much. Plenty for Pip to do a second list from 1969.
Oh and you forgot to note that Robert Plant is a whirling dervish of the Mevlevi Order of Suni and hales from Goose Pimple Junction, Virginia.
timschochet
Footballguy
30. Chicago “Questions 67 and 68” (from Chicago Transit Authority)
https://youtu.be/clrMv6AFo84
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve never been the biggest fan of this band, but it’s impossible to ignore the pure musicianship that is on display on this song, which I regard as their best from this album. Pop music at its most complex.
https://youtu.be/clrMv6AFo84
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve never been the biggest fan of this band, but it’s impossible to ignore the pure musicianship that is on display on this song, which I regard as their best from this album. Pop music at its most complex.
wikkidpissah
Footballguy
mmmmmmmmm - hornswell, then Kath's fuzztones crawl up my spine like an electric bug. dongitnobettah -
Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
I'm not a "horns section guy" but Chicago doesn't get enough long term love.
related: The Terry Kath Experience (a documentary about his daughter learning about him) is free on prime video.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
That was great. Even Peter Cetera talked to her, and he usually doesn’t like to talk about Chicago.
timschochet
Footballguy
29. Neil Young with Crazy Horse “Down By the River” (from Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere)
https://youtu.be/NpOM8GdZBXE
Greatest guitar jam ever? I’m not sure, but it’s definitely in the running. Greatest Neil Young song ever? @Pip's Invitation wouldn’t agree, but I’m inclined in that direction- at the very least it’s tied up there for me with “Old Man” and “After the Gold Rush”.
https://youtu.be/NpOM8GdZBXE
Greatest guitar jam ever? I’m not sure, but it’s definitely in the running. Greatest Neil Young song ever? @Pip's Invitation wouldn’t agree, but I’m inclined in that direction- at the very least it’s tied up there for me with “Old Man” and “After the Gold Rush”.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Young has a ton of great songs as shown by Pips list from a few months ago. That list made me a big fan of Neil Young. He is such a great song writer that has such a wide range of styles.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
There's another Neil song from 1969 in my top 30 that I guess Tim is not going to get to. We'll see if Bracie does.
zamboni
Footballguy
Same album or the self-titled debut?
ETA: if the latter (some discrepancy whether it was released in ‘68 or ‘69), I may be a-lone in my choice.
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timschochet
Footballguy
28. Stevie Wonder “My Cherie Amour” (released as a single)
https://youtu.be/Fjufjv4rH0s
Hard to believe that Stevie was only 17 when he wrote this, and 19 when it was released. Not that teenagers can’t compose gorgeous love songs but rarely do you find one from that age with such a complex yet compelling pop melody. This guy is truly a genius. But then we knew that.
https://youtu.be/Fjufjv4rH0s
Hard to believe that Stevie was only 17 when he wrote this, and 19 when it was released. Not that teenagers can’t compose gorgeous love songs but rarely do you find one from that age with such a complex yet compelling pop melody. This guy is truly a genius. But then we knew that.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
krista4
Footballguy
I've had an important takeaway from this thread, which is that I should listen to a lot more early Chicago. Holy ####, this is great stuff.
ETA: I'm very embarrassed to say I don't know that last song at all, and it's extraordinary. I'm going to be listening to this for weeks trying to pick up on it all.
ETA: I'm very embarrassed to say I don't know that last song at all, and it's extraordinary. I'm going to be listening to this for weeks trying to pick up on it all.
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Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
perfect stevie ...and don't get started on "Higher Ground" ...omg ...IF YOU DON'T LIKE THIS I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY ( I purposely don't usually use caps)
may be one my of ALL-TIME FAVORITES!!!
ETA: stevie is a treasure put on this earth for us.
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krista4
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Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
Red Hot Chili Peppers did him proud ... but NOBODY (except Todd
) does it for me like this guymany ...runners up ...including Neil (and the Beatles
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Krista is coming around and getting horn'y. Actually I am surprised you had never heard that one. Its fantastic.
timschochet
Footballguy
27. The Beatles “Across the Universe” (from No One’s Gonna Change Our World)
https://youtu.be/90M60PzmxEE
The album mentioned was a benefit compilation for the World Wildlife Fund released in December of 1969; a different version of the song which I am linking to (can’t find the original) appears on Let It Be which came out in early 1970.
Interesting in light of the wonderful dreamy way this song sounds is the fact that John thought Paul was trying to sabotage the recording.
https://youtu.be/90M60PzmxEE
The album mentioned was a benefit compilation for the World Wildlife Fund released in December of 1969; a different version of the song which I am linking to (can’t find the original) appears on Let It Be which came out in early 1970.
Interesting in light of the wonderful dreamy way this song sounds is the fact that John thought Paul was trying to sabotage the recording.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
The version you are looking for is this one:
Across The Universe (Take 6) 
John is on record as hating Abbey Road. He wanted a raw sound and didn't like the 'operatic' sound.
I read a book a long time ago that claimed that Allen Klein was responsible for taking the raw demo of Across the Universe and slapping on the over produced version just to get the album out. John blamed Paul but Klein was likely the culprit.
Klein was closely linked to the mob and some feel he had a hand in the murder of one his famous clients Sam Cooke as Klein bought Cooke's entire music library from his widow at a huge discount. Klein had a history of ripping off his clients like the Rolling Stones who had to flee England to avoid paying taxes on profits that Klein negotiated control over and placed in a trust. His company had control over those profits for decades and made a fortune. He completely owned many early Stone songs and he is the one who put many compilation/greatest hit albums where he made another fortune. The Stones were in litigation with Klein well into the mid 1980s.
Back to John. Both Ringo and George temporarily left the Beatles and the group was unraveling as Paul became bossy. John just went along but was unhappy and was ready to leave before Paul pulled the rug out from the rest as he announced the break up, oh and he put in a PR plug for his solo release at the same time which infuriated John who seemed to take his ire out on Abbey Road which he never warmed up to even a decade later right before his own murder.
The reason why John Lennon hated The Beatles masterpiece ‘Abbey Road’
timschochet
Footballguy
26. The Allman Brothers Band “Whipping Post” (from The Allman Brothers Band)
https://youtu.be/FUvxRjYqjEQ
So the link is to the live Fillmore East version because...because why not?
Written by Gregg Allman, this is another one of those blues songs in which women are really hateful. Between this song and “Dazed and Confused” you might believe that all females are sheer evil. Duane Allman challenges Jimmy Page for guitar god and really puts up a good fight for the title.
https://youtu.be/FUvxRjYqjEQ
So the link is to the live Fillmore East version because...because why not?
Written by Gregg Allman, this is another one of those blues songs in which women are really hateful. Between this song and “Dazed and Confused” you might believe that all females are sheer evil. Duane Allman challenges Jimmy Page for guitar god and really puts up a good fight for the title.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
The entire first Allmans album consists of “women are evil” lyrics. Not sure what happened to Gregg in 1968-ish to prompt all that, and I don’t think I want to know.
wikkidpissah
Footballguy
THIS is the bookmark i reach in every timdraft™ - the 1969 song that will make me HATE every not-half-as-good song ranked ahead of it
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
It'll be funny if he ranks something from Three Dog Night over Whipping Post, Dazed and Confused and Down by the River.
Willy
Footballguy
This dude was married 7 times. At some point he should maybe look in the mirror.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Once to Cher. Caught her between Sonny Bono and Gene Simmons. Gregg was definitely a masochist.
timschochet
Footballguy
25. Diana Ross & The Supremes “Someday We’ll Be Together” (released as a single)
https://youtu.be/ixEOMB6jyEE
If not for the Beatles, the Supremes would be considered THE pop group of the sixties, with an astonishing 12 number one hits. This song was the last of them, and only nominally so since the Supremes don’t sing on it; this was the start of Diana’s solo career. She looks completely strung out on this video but it doesn’t take away from her performance. Motown rarely gets better than this.
https://youtu.be/ixEOMB6jyEE
If not for the Beatles, the Supremes would be considered THE pop group of the sixties, with an astonishing 12 number one hits. This song was the last of them, and only nominally so since the Supremes don’t sing on it; this was the start of Diana’s solo career. She looks completely strung out on this video but it doesn’t take away from her performance. Motown rarely gets better than this.
lardonastick
Footballguy
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Used to play the live version with regularity when I was a DJ for one reason. It gave the perfect amount of time to go downstairs to the bathroom and drop the kids off at the pool and get back right before the song finished but I never cared for it for a reason loosely connected to #25.
I moved to Colorado and worked at a ski resort before my stint as a DJ. I'd bring in tapes to work with a fondness for Motown since I grew up between Cleveland and Detroit so Motown was what I was raised on.
My taste for Motown angered co-worker from the South who was a big Allman Brothers fan. He would come up to me and venomously call me a racist slur lover because I played Motown.
After that I never cared for the Allmans and associated Whipping Post with the business I was taking care of when I played it.
timschochet
Footballguy
You can’t blame the Allmans for some of their fans. The Allman Brothers themselves probably loved Motown- they certainly worked with enough black artists and covered many as well.
Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
One of my very favorite albums from '69 hasn't had anything taken from it and I doubt Tim will get to it (probably too obscure for his criteria). We'll see if Bracie does.
timschochet
Footballguy
24. Led Zeppelin “What Is and What Should Never Be” (from Led Zeppelin II)
https://youtu.be/jrqMdja4eYs
I’ve already been so effusive in praise of this band that I’ve run out of things to write (and they have two more songs left on this list after this one!) So I’ll just mention the creepy story, from Hammer of the Gods, that the lyrics of this tune refer to Robert Plant’s affair with his wife’s younger sister.
https://youtu.be/jrqMdja4eYs
I’ve already been so effusive in praise of this band that I’ve run out of things to write (and they have two more songs left on this list after this one!) So I’ll just mention the creepy story, from Hammer of the Gods, that the lyrics of this tune refer to Robert Plant’s affair with his wife’s younger sister.
Bracie Smathers
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