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That's right. The one with Jason Segel and Linda Cardellini. The memory bank is okay on my end, not great.
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The 100 Greatest Songs of 1975 #1. Bohemian Rhapsody (2 Viewers)
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That hook. THAAAT HOOOK.timschochet said:
@rockaction If I pull Darrel Henderson in Land of Confusion, wait'll you see what I do with that hoooook.
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rockaction
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Is it anything like Lauryn Hill's that thing that thing THAT THING?That hook. THAAAT HOOOK.
@rockaction If I pull Darrel Henderson in Land of Confusion, wait'll you see what I do with that hoooook.
I look forward to it, but you'll have to outbid a bunch of running back hungry desperados to get there, one thinks.
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I had no idea this was 8 minutes long. It doesn't feel like that at all -- it just breezes on briskly.timschochet said:
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I don't think I've heard this since the early days of MTV. I had forgotten all about it.Doug B said:
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44. America “Sister Golden Hair” (from Hearts)
https://youtu.be/XIycEe59Auc
I was never the biggest fan of America; though I generally love 70s soft rock, I felt these guys were somewhere on a scale between a little derivative and outright ripoffs of other, more pertinent artists. That being said, I’ve always loved this song, one of those perfect pop songs of the era.
Recently I’ve been rewatching The Sopranos after several years and in the episode where an old Burt Young (Paulie from Rocky) plays a cancer victim ordered to murder his godson. After performing the deed he drives away, turns on the car radio and it’s “Sister Golden Hair”. Hacking away he sings along before suffering a fatal heart attack while driving. Now whenever I hear this song again I’m going to think of this scene.
https://youtu.be/XIycEe59Auc
I was never the biggest fan of America; though I generally love 70s soft rock, I felt these guys were somewhere on a scale between a little derivative and outright ripoffs of other, more pertinent artists. That being said, I’ve always loved this song, one of those perfect pop songs of the era.
Recently I’ve been rewatching The Sopranos after several years and in the episode where an old Burt Young (Paulie from Rocky) plays a cancer victim ordered to murder his godson. After performing the deed he drives away, turns on the car radio and it’s “Sister Golden Hair”. Hacking away he sings along before suffering a fatal heart attack while driving. Now whenever I hear this song again I’m going to think of this scene.
Mr. Mojo
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The thing with America is to ignore the lyrics, which are for the most part dreadful. Their arrangements and harmonies are gold.
Ghost Rider
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Great song, and I also think of that Sopranos episode every time I hear it.
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timschochet
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43. Maxine Nightingale “Right Back Where We Started From” (released as single)
https://youtu.be/ckCwBAhz4oc
A great one hit wonder, and one of the very best disco songs ever made. Really an extraordinary track.
https://youtu.be/ckCwBAhz4oc
A great one hit wonder, and one of the very best disco songs ever made. Really an extraordinary track.
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Doug B
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Your pick was a #2 pick on the Hot 100. Nightingale's "Lead Me On" was a #5 hit on the Hot 100 in 1979.
I know your personal criteria for "one hit wonder" involves other hit songs being "forgotten". Around here, both of these songs get played with roughly equal frequency on oldies stations, "hits of the 70s" formats, etc.
Doug B
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Dang, it sure was. The Wikipedia article on "Right Back" says that this was because of (an apparently uncredited) sampling -- if so, that's about the earliest example of sampling that I've ever run across.
DocHolliday
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Agree with Tim here. I love a few America songs but they are a little thin of emotion or something. In any case, the popular soft rock songs of the 70s, including this tune, remind me of riding in the backseat of the family sedan as a kid with my brother and sister. I didn’t really like the music then but it’s forever imprinted on my brain. The memories are powerful and more wonderful than words can describe. I seem to like classic rock more each day. Christ, I’m getting old.
timschochet
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You guys are being quite nit picky this morning.
1. I never heard that other Javells song before. Therefore it’s not a ripoff.
2. I’ve never heard that other Nightingale song before. Therefore she’s a one hit wonder.
deal with it
1. I never heard that other Javells song before. Therefore it’s not a ripoff.
2. I’ve never heard that other Nightingale song before. Therefore she’s a one hit wonder.
deal with it
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42. The Band “It Makes No Difference” (from Northern Lights)
https://youtu.be/ZfBqWNFOVo8
Link is to the version from The Last Waltz.
I love Levon Helm’s vocals, but there is something about Rick Danko, a certain raw emotion in his singing that is uniquely sublime. This is one of my very favorite Band tunes of all time, probably top 5.
In no particular order:
The Weight (while there is no order, The Weight is clearly first.)
It Makes No Difference
The Night They Drove Ol Dixie Down
Stage Fright
Rockin Chair
https://youtu.be/ZfBqWNFOVo8
Link is to the version from The Last Waltz.
I love Levon Helm’s vocals, but there is something about Rick Danko, a certain raw emotion in his singing that is uniquely sublime. This is one of my very favorite Band tunes of all time, probably top 5.
In no particular order:
The Weight (while there is no order, The Weight is clearly first.)
It Makes No Difference
The Night They Drove Ol Dixie Down
Stage Fright
Rockin Chair
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41. David Bowie “Young Americans” (from Young Americans)
https://youtu.be/ScVi_L817ec
Some of my favorite lyrics ever:
They pull in just behind the bridge, he lays her down, he frowns, “Gee my life’s a funny thing, am I still too young?”
Can’t exactly say why but those words always give me an inexpressively good feeling.
https://youtu.be/ScVi_L817ec
Some of my favorite lyrics ever:
They pull in just behind the bridge, he lays her down, he frowns, “Gee my life’s a funny thing, am I still too young?”
Can’t exactly say why but those words always give me an inexpressively good feeling.
Ghost Rider
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Always liked Young Americans. Not one of my favorites by Bowie (his 1971-1973 era now dominates when I am in the mood for Bowie), but still a nice tune. Probably one of his best classic rock radio mainstays.
timschochet
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40. Eagles “One of These Nights” (from One of These Nights)
https://youtu.be/ESc2Tq2HzhQ
Another fine classic rock song that I never seem to get tired of. Randy Meisner’s bass work is excellent here, as are the harmonies.
https://youtu.be/ESc2Tq2HzhQ
Another fine classic rock song that I never seem to get tired of. Randy Meisner’s bass work is excellent here, as are the harmonies.
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zamboni
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Agreed - the harmonies are great. The high notes in the harmonies - presumably Meisner’s - seem to be at a decibel that only dogs can typically hear. Also great guitar solo by Felder.
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39. Elton John “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” (from Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy)
https://youtu.be/VZRRd4bW91c
Although the lyrics were, as usual, set down by Bernie Taupin, this is one of Reginald’s most personal songs, describing his near suicide and how he was talked out of it by “Long” John Baldry- “Teddy Bear”.
https://youtu.be/VZRRd4bW91c
Although the lyrics were, as usual, set down by Bernie Taupin, this is one of Reginald’s most personal songs, describing his near suicide and how he was talked out of it by “Long” John Baldry- “Teddy Bear”.
zamboni
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From wiki: At six minutes and 45 seconds, it was long for a single, but owing to the highly personal nature of the lyrics, John refused to let it be cut down to a more typical single length.
'Attaboy, Reg.
timschochet
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38. Bruce Springsteen “Jungleland” (from Born to Run)
https://youtu.be/JR_0nbEzVdY
Right around this point it got extremely difficult for me to rank these because pretty much every song from here to the end is an absolute classic. I did my best.
“Jungleland” is one of those defining E Street band moments. From the opening violin to Clemons’ amazing solo you know you are listening to a masterpiece, a work of real importance. Among Springsteen’s very best.
https://youtu.be/JR_0nbEzVdY
Right around this point it got extremely difficult for me to rank these because pretty much every song from here to the end is an absolute classic. I did my best.
“Jungleland” is one of those defining E Street band moments. From the opening violin to Clemons’ amazing solo you know you are listening to a masterpiece, a work of real importance. Among Springsteen’s very best.
zamboni
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Wow - I'm one of the more anti-Bruce people on this board, yet this one would be top 5 in the year for me.
Dr. Octopus
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This can also a semi-spotlight for the other "meanest" rock song tim was talking about.
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Dr. Octopus
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Heart attack? Wasn't he suffering from irreversible lung cancer and lit up a cigarette after the hit which killed him?
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I hadn't heard that song in more than 30 years, and I had no idea it was by the same person that did Right Back Where We Started From.Doug B said:
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37. Wings “Listen to What the Man Said” (from Venus and Mars)
https://youtu.be/YxslbXDBmaY
No one writes a pop song like Paul McCartney. This one featured Dave Mason and the saxophone work of Tom Scott, a member of L.A. Express and The Blues Brothers.
https://youtu.be/YxslbXDBmaY
No one writes a pop song like Paul McCartney. This one featured Dave Mason and the saxophone work of Tom Scott, a member of L.A. Express and The Blues Brothers.
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Ghost Rider
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I am with ya in spirit here. Maybe not top 5, but definitely much higher. Like you, I am not a big Bruce fan, but Jungleland is all kinds of great.zamboni said:
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36. Led Zeppelin “In My Time of Dying” (from Physical Graffiti)
https://youtu.be/scpqae3P7Dg
This 11 minute blues classic (longest song they ever did) exemplifies why Led Zeppelin can make the case for having the greatest rhythm section of all time. Bonham’s drums are on a level equal to “Levee”, while Jones’ fretless bass is constantly shifting. What’s amazing is that this album has two tunes even better than this one.
https://youtu.be/scpqae3P7Dg
This 11 minute blues classic (longest song they ever did) exemplifies why Led Zeppelin can make the case for having the greatest rhythm section of all time. Bonham’s drums are on a level equal to “Levee”, while Jones’ fretless bass is constantly shifting. What’s amazing is that this album has two tunes even better than this one.
DocHolliday
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One of my favorite Eagles tunes. Always a fan of the vocals by the Eagles.timschochet said:
DocHolliday
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There are a lot of incredible songs on that album. Tim is a better man than me for ranking them. I refuse. I just want to listen in awe.
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This is actually one of my least favorites from Physical, which says something about the quality of that record.
Binky The Doormat
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This song and the group is the definition of what music was like my senior year of HS.
Not real happy about it either.
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