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Jim Croce passed away 49 years ago today in 1973.
Here's an awesome Time in a Bottle his son did a few months ago when I saw him in Boise. The video is great.
Indeed it is Sembello.One of the most important and powerful songs of its time - or any time. Brilliance.14. Stevie Wonder “Living For The City” (from Innervisions)
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Stevie Wonder’s most political statement song is also one of his very best. This guy was simply one of rock music’s greatest composers (amd performers as can be seen by the live version linked.)
That West German Musikladen audience in the clip above didn't know what hit them. ETA: IIRC, that is Michael Sembello (who hit it big several years later with "Maniac") on guitar/keyboards.
The Footloose soundtrack!!One of Stevie’s backup singers at this gig was Deniese Williams, who hit it big several years later with “Let’s Hear it for the Boy
You know what artist is without question sublime?9. Led Zeppelin “The Rain Song” (from Houses of the Holy)
The Rain Song (Remaster)
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Is this the prettiest LZ tune? i think so. I believe I voted for it pretty high up in the recent poll, either 5 or 6 overall. It’s simply, um, sublime. I seem to get made fun of for using that word but it fits.
My cousin was their manager. True story. I met them a couple of times. I did some business with Skunk Records (their original label) through my cousin.You know what artist is without question sublime?9. Led Zeppelin “The Rain Song” (from Houses of the Holy)
The Rain Song (Remaster)
Provided to YouTube by Atlantic RecordsThe Rain Song (Remaster) · Led ZeppelinHouses of the Holyâ 2013 Atlantic RecordsUnknown: Eddie KramerUnknown: George C...youtu.be
Is this the prettiest LZ tune? i think so. I believe I voted for it pretty high up in the recent poll, either 5 or 6 overall. It’s simply, um, sublime. I seem to get made fun of for using that word but it fits.
Sublime. It had to be said.
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I approve of this song.9. Led Zeppelin “The Rain Song” (from Houses of the Holy)
The Rain Song (Remaster)
Provided to YouTube by Atlantic RecordsThe Rain Song (Remaster) · Led ZeppelinHouses of the Holyâ 2013 Atlantic RecordsUnknown: Eddie KramerUnknown: George C...youtu.be
Is this the prettiest LZ tune? i think so. I believe I voted for it pretty high up in the recent poll, either 5 or 6 overall. It’s simply, um, sublime. I seem to get made fun of for using that word but it fits.
You know who loved Kenny Loggins? Wikkid. Presumably the '70s stuff more than the '80s stuff.The Footloose soundtrack!!One of Stevie’s backup singers at this gig was Deniese Williams, who hit it big several years later with “Let’s Hear it for the Boy
I'm sure there's an essay somewhere around here of Tim calling Kenny Loggins 'sublime'.
17. Steve Miller Band “The Joker” (from The Joker)
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Prior to this song, Steve Miller had a really good blues band, with a strong local following and some good songs that rarely got on the radio, like”Space Cowboy” (which he references here.) Then along came this hit and everything changed; they became one of the biggest bands of the mid 70s.
“The Joker” is evocative to me of my teenage years, particularly the beach during the summer months.
I welcome your criticism. Love it when you post.Damn.
I don't like to criticize these lists, because I think they're one of the best things on the forum, and I know tim puts so much work into them, which I appreciate.
I've no idea what might be in #1-8, and they could be incredible. To me this seems like the best year yet.
But, but, but...
I love The Rain Song. However, putting LZ's 20th best song (or 10th or 30th, whatever you think) above the #1 song by Stevie Wonder EVER??? And above a top three Marvin Gaye song? Yeah...I'm not OK with this.
@Uruk-Hai , please help me here.
ETA: I see it was 17th in the official LZ ranking thread. That seems about right. So 17th LZ > 1st Stevie Wonder or >3rd Marvin Gaye? No. Good god no.
I think you do a great job with these lists...and they are very difficult to do. I don't agree with some but it's subjective anyways. I think I have agreed with you more for this year than any other. What a great year it was.I welcome your criticism. Love it when you post.Damn.
I don't like to criticize these lists, because I think they're one of the best things on the forum, and I know tim puts so much work into them, which I appreciate.
I've no idea what might be in #1-8, and they could be incredible. To me this seems like the best year yet.
But, but, but...
I love The Rain Song. However, putting LZ's 20th best song (or 10th or 30th, whatever you think) above the #1 song by Stevie Wonder EVER??? And above a top three Marvin Gaye song? Yeah...I'm not OK with this.
@Uruk-Hai , please help me here.
ETA: I see it was 17th in the official LZ ranking thread. That seems about right. So 17th LZ > 1st Stevie Wonder or >3rd Marvin Gaye? No. Good god no.
I don’t think of it in those terms. But If I did, I would argue that “The Rain Song” is not #20 for LZ and “Lining For the City” is not #1 for Stevie Wonder. But again I don’t think of it that way. I look at the songs of the year in question and compare them to each other the best I can. Honestly the top 25 is extremely subjective and very interchangeable.
Did I say 'Messina'?You know who loved Kenny Loggins? Wikkid. Presumably the '70s stuff more than the '80s stuff.The Footloose soundtrack!!One of Stevie’s backup singers at this gig was Deniese Williams, who hit it big several years later with “Let’s Hear it for the Boy
I'm sure there's an essay somewhere around here of Tim calling Kenny Loggins 'sublime'.
Agreed.I've no idea what might be in #1-8, and they could be incredible. To me this seems like the best year yet.
Origin story?8. Roberta Flack “Killing Me Softly With His Song” (from Killing Me Softly)
A pop masterpiece. Roberta Flack’s vocals are pitch perfect, and she is joined here by some of the best jazz musicians of the time. The result is…..never mind I won’t say it. But it’s really really good.
Good song. Seems out of place in this (top 10) company though.7. Paul Simon “American Tune” (from There Goes Rhymin’ Simon)
Paul Simon - American Tune (Official Audio)
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Probably simpler than any other song on this list: just Paul on his acoustic Gibson, with a little bass and drums thrown in at the end. And that’s all you need. His lyrics are timeless and as pertinent today as they were in 1973.
6. The Who “Love, Reign O’er Me” (from Quadrophenia)
Roger Daltry is at his absolute peak here; I would put up his vocals on this song against just about any rock tune I can think of; they’re that good. It’s of course easier to sing well when you’ve got such a great song to work with.
On a side note this tune always makes me think of Wikkidpissah whom so many here, including me, miss so much. This was a very important song for him as he used it as a tribute to the love of his life, his late wife.
Nailed this one IMO.6. The Who “Love, Reign O’er Me” (from Quadrophenia)
Roger Daltry is at his absolute peak here; I would put up his vocals on this song against just about any rock tune I can think of; they’re that good. It’s of course easier to sing well when you’ve got such a great song to work with.
On a side note this tune always makes me think of Wikkidpissah whom so many here, including me, miss so much. This was a very important song for him as he used it as a tribute to the love of his life, his late wife.
Love, Reign O'er Me is a killer tune. Definitely a top 3 Who song.
Hmm.Love, Reign O'er Me is a killer tune. Definitely a top 3 Who song.
Killer tune, yes. Top 3 Who song, no way.
Hmm.Love, Reign O'er Me is a killer tune. Definitely a top 3 Who song.
Killer tune, yes. Top 3 Who song, no way.
I’m pretty sure about “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and “Baba O’ Reilly”. But after that there’s about 5 or 6 songs that could vie for the top. But “Love Reign O’er Me” is certainly one of those.
What a year for music!
Baba O'Reilly, Love, Reign O'er Me and We're Not Gonna Take It are my top 3 by The Who, with I Can See for Miles just missing the cut.Hmm.Love, Reign O'er Me is a killer tune. Definitely a top 3 Who song.
Killer tune, yes. Top 3 Who song, no way.
I’m pretty sure about “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and “Baba O’ Reilly”. But after that there’s about 5 or 6 songs that could vie for the top. But “Love Reign O’er Me” is certainly one of those.
Agree on those two. For me, without even thinking about others, Behind Blue Eyes >> Love Reign O'er Me.
You are not alone on that island. I don’t get the mad love for The Who and feel that they are overrated. Sure, they have some good songs but I don’t hear greatness. I have tried listening to them many times over the years but get bored quickly.I will be nice about it, but I have long been in the "I don't get it" camp when it comes to the mad love for Won't Get Fooled Again. It doesn't help that the pulsating synth that drives most of the song gets on my nerves more days than not, but it has never felt like this super awesome classic that seemingly everyone else makes it out to be. I am probably on an island on this one, and that is fine.
I think "Fooled" is a great song, but agree that there are other Who songs that are just as good, if not better, IMO. Who's Next is as good as it gets from top to bottom, so it fits nicely in the package.I will be nice about it, but I have long been in the "I don't get it" camp when it comes to the mad love for Won't Get Fooled Again. It doesn't help that the pulsating synth that drives most of the song gets on my nerves more days than not, but it has never felt like this super awesome classic that seemingly everyone else makes it out to be. I am probably on an island on this one, and that is fine.
I think it's their best, and unlike Tommy/Quad it's all on one piece of vinyl.I think "Fooled" is a great song, but agree that there are other Who songs that are just as good, if not better, IMO. Who's Next is as good as it gets from top to bottom, so it fits nicely in the package.I will be nice about it, but I have long been in the "I don't get it" camp when it comes to the mad love for Won't Get Fooled Again. It doesn't help that the pulsating synth that drives most of the song gets on my nerves more days than not, but it has never felt like this super awesome classic that seemingly everyone else makes it out to be. I am probably on an island on this one, and that is fine.
Who's Next is as good as it gets from top to bottom
I’m not a big fan of Who’s Next, largely because of the sound. It sounds more polished than their raw, earlier material, but Keith Moon sounds completely emasculated. The mix makes it sound like he’s lightly tapping on his drums for most of the record.I think "Fooled" is a great song, but agree that there are other Who songs that are just as good, if not better, IMO. Who's Next is as good as it gets from top to bottom, so it fits nicely in the package.I will be nice about it, but I have long been in the "I don't get it" camp when it comes to the mad love for Won't Get Fooled Again. It doesn't help that the pulsating synth that drives most of the song gets on my nerves more days than not, but it has never felt like this super awesome classic that seemingly everyone else makes it out to be. I am probably on an island on this one, and that is fine.
Even BD/E is tough to isolate without the "Any Colour You Like" lead in, but that's the whole album in a nutshell - it all just flows together.5. Pink Floyd “Brain Damage/Eclipse” (from The Dark Side of the Moon)
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So as I referenced earlier, I have “Brain Damage”in my top tier of Pink Floyd songs along with “Comfortably Numb” and “Wish You Were Here”. Like “Wish You Were Here” and “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”, “Brain Damage” is apparently about Syd Barrett.
I added “Eclipse” because like so many others that’s how I always listened to them. But “Eclipse” isn’t necessary for the ranking; “Brain Damage” by itself would still come in at #5.
I’m not a big fan of Who’s Next, largely because of the sound. It sounds more polished than their raw, earlier material, but Keith Moon sounds completely emasculated. The mix makes it sound like he’s lightly tapping on his drums for most of the record.I think "Fooled" is a great song, but agree that there are other Who songs that are just as good, if not better, IMO. Who's Next is as good as it gets from top to bottom, so it fits nicely in the package.I will be nice about it, but I have long been in the "I don't get it" camp when it comes to the mad love for Won't Get Fooled Again. It doesn't help that the pulsating synth that drives most of the song gets on my nerves more days than not, but it has never felt like this super awesome classic that seemingly everyone else makes it out to be. I am probably on an island on this one, and that is fine.
Decent song, but not one I would ask to be played.4. Lynyrd Skynyrd “Free Bird” (from Pronounced “Lehn-nerd Skin-nerd”)
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (Official)
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Is this the greatest rock anthem of all time? The greatest southern rock song of all time? The best arena rock song of all time? I think it has a decent argument for all 3. Plus one of the best guitar solos ever.
Not sure if that was meant to be serious but per Wiki it’s probably the most requested song of all time. It’s even requested of bands that have never performed it, and there’s a great story in the article of how it was requested in jest at a Bob Dylan concert in 2016, and he surprised the crowd by playing it.Decent song, but not one I would ask to be played.4. Lynyrd Skynyrd “Free Bird” (from Pronounced “Lehn-nerd Skin-nerd”)
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (Official)
Lynyrd Skynyrd - FreebirdRecorded Live: 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium - Oakland, CAMore Lynyrd Skynyrd at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.comSubscri...youtu.be
Is this the greatest rock anthem of all time? The greatest southern rock song of all time? The best arena rock song of all time? I think it has a decent argument for all 3. Plus one of the best guitar solos ever.
I think it's a joke based on the famous live version where Van Zandt asks "what song do you want to hear" and the response is "freebird".Not sure if that was meant to be serious but per Wiki it’s probably the most requested song of all time. It’s even requested of bands that have never performed it, and there’s a great story in the article of how it was requested in jest at a Bob Dylan concert in 2016, and he surprised the crowd by playing it.Decent song, but not one I would ask to be played.4. Lynyrd Skynyrd “Free Bird” (from Pronounced “Lehn-nerd Skin-nerd”)
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Freebird - 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (Official)
Lynyrd Skynyrd - FreebirdRecorded Live: 7/2/1977 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium - Oakland, CAMore Lynyrd Skynyrd at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.comSubscri...youtu.be
Is this the greatest rock anthem of all time? The greatest southern rock song of all time? The best arena rock song of all time? I think it has a decent argument for all 3. Plus one of the best guitar solos ever.
Damn this post worries me. Is it possible there is an obvious top song that I missed? Guess we’ll find out.I've got three songs on my list that I was certain were locks for the top 100, but I doubt they will all hit in succession now. I'll be chirping loudly if one particular tune fails to show, but that won't happen because it's a layup no one could miss.
Bennie and The Jets significantly higher than Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding???3. Elton John “Bennie and the Jets” (from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road)
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Elton’s weird and wonderful tune comes in at #3 for the year. Certainly up there with my all time favorite songs by this amazing artist.
Mister CIA sent me his list and none of