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The 100 Greatest Songs of 1972. #1. All The Young Dudes (1 Viewer)
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60. John Denver “Rocky Mountain High” (from Rocky Mountain High)
https://youtu.be/eOB4VdlkzO4
John Denver was born in the summer of his 27th year.
Not really. Actually Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. was 29 when this song came out. Of course he could have written it two years prior. But he was 24 when he moved to Aspen.
Whatever. This is a great tune, arguably his best, and it’s stood the test of time IMO.
https://youtu.be/eOB4VdlkzO4
John Denver was born in the summer of his 27th year.
Not really. Actually Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. was 29 when this song came out. Of course he could have written it two years prior. But he was 24 when he moved to Aspen.
Whatever. This is a great tune, arguably his best, and it’s stood the test of time IMO.
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It is a great tune. I remember my mother playing John Denver when I was a kid and I hated it. Those dang songs got in your head and wouldn’t leave. At some point in my life I quit hating Denver songs and began to enjoy them.
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59. David Bowie “The Jean Genie” (released as a single)
https://youtu.be/kMYg_Ra4cr8
Coming off the success of Ziggy Stardust, Bowie released this outstanding rock song in December of 1972, prior to his next album Aladdin Sane. I’ve always regarded this as one of his better “hard” tunes.
The link is to a music video; Bowie was making these long before nearly other major artist of the time period.
https://youtu.be/kMYg_Ra4cr8
Coming off the success of Ziggy Stardust, Bowie released this outstanding rock song in December of 1972, prior to his next album Aladdin Sane. I’ve always regarded this as one of his better “hard” tunes.
The link is to a music video; Bowie was making these long before nearly other major artist of the time period.
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Very bluesy to my ears , for me The Width Of A Circle is a “hard” tune but everything is subjective to one’s own ear. Fun song
The Jean Genie’ was an ode to Iggy, I guess, or the ‘Iggy-type’ person – white trash, trailer-park kid thing – the closet intellectual who wouldn’t want the world to know that he reads. I think it’s a really good song and I actually enjoy playing it and singing it. It’s one of the few that I can keep going back to. I guess it’s because it is essentially rooted in straight old-fashioned blues. I mean, it’s basically Muddy Waters’ ‘I’m A Man’, isn’t it?
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58. Steely Dan “Do It Again” (released as a single)
https://youtu.be/tgYuLsudaJQ
A version of this song also appeared on their 1972 debut album, Can’t Buy A Thrill, but the single version is a different recording. With their use of soft percussion and their funk and jazz influences, these guys were a hit from the start. And early Steely Dan, IMO, is the best Steely Dan.
https://youtu.be/tgYuLsudaJQ
A version of this song also appeared on their 1972 debut album, Can’t Buy A Thrill, but the single version is a different recording. With their use of soft percussion and their funk and jazz influences, these guys were a hit from the start. And early Steely Dan, IMO, is the best Steely Dan.
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ProstheticRGK
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I love their music, but tried to watch the documentary on Aja. Couldn't make it. They have to be the two most annoying musicians on the planet.
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The audio in that clip is from the studio album, but the video is from their performance on Midnight Special, with David Palmer on lead vocals. Palmer was the leader singer on "Dirty Work", which I apologize for spotlighting if it appears later.
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Palmer was supposed to be the lead singer on everything because Donald Fagen didn’t want to be frontman, but almost all their compositions were best suited for Fagen’s voice. (This is probably why Walter Becker and Fagen failed as songwriters-for-hire, which was what they really wanted to do.) Realizing he wasn’t going to have much of a role in the band, Palmer left after their first tour.
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Yup - good clarification. As can be seen, if Fagen had a face for radio, Palmer had a face for the Pony Express.
timschochet
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57. The Grateful Dead “Brown Eyed Women” (from Europe ‘72)
https://youtu.be/4PekdeINQco
I don’t normally include songs from live albums in this list; the exception is the rare instance, as in this case, when it’s an original tune.
More than one Grateful Dead fan that I’ve met through the years regards Europe ‘72 as their best ever album; personally I find it to be pretty indulgent, with versions of some of their best loved songs that go on way too long. But it’s a triple sided album and there are a few absolute gems here, “Brown Eyed Woman” being one of those.
https://youtu.be/4PekdeINQco
I don’t normally include songs from live albums in this list; the exception is the rare instance, as in this case, when it’s an original tune.
More than one Grateful Dead fan that I’ve met through the years regards Europe ‘72 as their best ever album; personally I find it to be pretty indulgent, with versions of some of their best loved songs that go on way too long. But it’s a triple sided album and there are a few absolute gems here, “Brown Eyed Woman” being one of those.
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zamboni
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I won't spotlight one particular tune that, to me, is one of the best performances they ever did. (or maybe I just did).
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Leroy Hoard
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I wonder if this is the same woman that Van Morrison was talking about when she was still a girl.
timschochet
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ProstheticRGK
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I wouldn't expect you to put this at #1 ((Binky:100)where it deserves to be). I love everything about this song, Jerry's vocals are perfect for the bluegrass-y stuff, and there are times when his guitar just sends me into a fit of absolute oneness with the universe. Might be the acid flashbacks, but might just be sublime playing.
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Since we got the studio version, it would rate top-three IMHO.
Steely Dan had a revolving door of musicians but Dirty Work's distinct vocals with Fagan's great backing vocals stands out to any Steely Dan fan which is basically everyone. One of my old roommates ran a cleaning business so that was 'his-tune', smile. Always think of that time when I hear it.
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56. Jackson Browne “Song for Adam” (from Jackson Browne)
https://youtu.be/FSmKhW2jUEM
Jackson Browne’s “Song for Adam” is the best tune on his debut album, and one of the finest songs he ever wrote. Dealing with the suicide of a friend some years earlier, Browne’s introspective lyrics and sweet melody makes this one of the best singer-songwriter efforts of the year.
https://youtu.be/FSmKhW2jUEM
Jackson Browne’s “Song for Adam” is the best tune on his debut album, and one of the finest songs he ever wrote. Dealing with the suicide of a friend some years earlier, Browne’s introspective lyrics and sweet melody makes this one of the best singer-songwriter efforts of the year.
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55. Eagles “Witchy Woman” (from Eagles)
https://youtu.be/fCcEjZQQNjo
Eagles burst onto the rock scene in 1972 and were a huge hit from the very beginning, thanks to some very smart marketing by a young David Geffen and a sort of smoother and slicker Sweetheart of the Rodeo sound by the band. Don Henley first showed off his impressive singing chops with this tune, which instantly made the radio playlist and stayed there.
https://youtu.be/fCcEjZQQNjo
Eagles burst onto the rock scene in 1972 and were a huge hit from the very beginning, thanks to some very smart marketing by a young David Geffen and a sort of smoother and slicker Sweetheart of the Rodeo sound by the band. Don Henley first showed off his impressive singing chops with this tune, which instantly made the radio playlist and stayed there.
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In concert they (now he, with Becker's passing) still perform Dirty Work, with the female singers taking the lead.
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The Eagles' debut album is their best. Desperado is pretty good too. Then they got worse with each effort, and The Long Run is mostly hot garbage. Cocaine's a hell of a drug.
timschochet
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54. Deep Purple “Highway Star” (from Machine Head)
https://youtu.be/Wr9ie2J2690
Just a simple song about a car, like a thousand other rock songs. Except for the amazing guitar playing of Ritchie Blackmore. His solo on this tune is truly one of the best of the year, or ever. And many believe the live version from Made In Japan was even better.
https://youtu.be/Wr9ie2J2690
Just a simple song about a car, like a thousand other rock songs. Except for the amazing guitar playing of Ritchie Blackmore. His solo on this tune is truly one of the best of the year, or ever. And many believe the live version from Made In Japan was even better.
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I am a bit behind, but to touch on a few...
The Jean Genie is awesome. Aladdin Sane is almost as good as Ziggy Stardust, and that is one of the major standout tracks. Bowie at the top of his game.
Steely Dan has a lot of good songs, but they never topped Do It Again. Amazing song in every way imaginable.
Highway Star is a good tune, but Deep Purple is one of those good bands that has never been a favorite of mine. I have probably 25-30 of their songs in my iTunes (yes, I still use iTunes and do not use any streaming service like Spotify), but I never listen to any of them.
The Jean Genie is awesome. Aladdin Sane is almost as good as Ziggy Stardust, and that is one of the major standout tracks. Bowie at the top of his game.
Steely Dan has a lot of good songs, but they never topped Do It Again. Amazing song in every way imaginable.
Highway Star is a good tune, but Deep Purple is one of those good bands that has never been a favorite of mine. I have probably 25-30 of their songs in my iTunes (yes, I still use iTunes and do not use any streaming service like Spotify), but I never listen to any of them.
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I agree "Do It Again" is an amazing song, but to say they never topped it is very disingenuous to so much of their great material later on. Like "Aja" as just one example.
DocHolliday
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Tim knows how to shut up the complainers, and that would be me. Great songs listed recently. Bowie, Eagles, and Deep Purple crush.
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Ghost Rider
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I love Aja as a whole. That is my favorite Steely Dan album. But I think when it comes to individual songs, I think Do It Again is their best, and it is not disingenuous for me to think that.
zamboni
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Fair point - it's all personal taste. I personally think the Aja title track is their very best, but one could make a case for any dozens of songs.
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Ghost Rider
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The Aja title track would definitely rate very high for me, along with Kid Charlemagne, Hey Nineteen, F.M. and another major classic rock radio hit that I have to think is still coming in this countdown (track 6 from Can't Buy a Thrill for anyone who wants to look it up). On the flip side, the popularity of a song like Rikki Don't Lose That Number still puzzles me. I don't like that one at all.
Leroy Hoard
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I've known women named Rikki and Roxanne who couldn't stand those songs with their name in the title.
Andy Dufresne
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Highway Star at FIFTY FOUR?
Yep, it's officially a Tim Countdown.
Yep, it's officially a Tim Countdown.
Bracie Smathers
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You'd be hard pressed making a list of Steely Dan songs that people hate. One of the few groups with few weak tunes.
My fav is Show Biz Kids
Gawd I luv it.
Andy Dufresne
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Steely Dan makes my ears wince.
zamboni
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I think Rikki has gotten a boost over the years from Say Anything. I like it, but agree there are much better tunes in their repertoire.
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timschochet
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53. Johnny Nash “I Can See Clearly Now” (released as a single).
https://youtu.be/FscIgtDJFXg
The first reggae hit? (Along with “Mother and Child Reunion”.) Nash had recorded with Bob Marley and this tune certainly has those influences (which were highlighted even more when Jimmy Cliff covered it some years later.) But mostly it’s just a delightful, smooth sounding pop tune from the era which never gets old.
https://youtu.be/FscIgtDJFXg
The first reggae hit? (Along with “Mother and Child Reunion”.) Nash had recorded with Bob Marley and this tune certainly has those influences (which were highlighted even more when Jimmy Cliff covered it some years later.) But mostly it’s just a delightful, smooth sounding pop tune from the era which never gets old.
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You and me both. I had a friend for a long time named Roxanne, who hated The Police song, and really hated it when people when meet her, hear her name, and then ask her if people ever hummed the song to her while actually doing it themselves. Granted, that song is dreadful (and I like The Police a lot), but she should have gotten a sense of humor about it over time, but she was a fairly unhappy, irritable person.
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