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Top 75 favorite songs, part 7
Apr. 12th, 2015 02:57 pmFinal entry!
61. Peter Gabriel - Come Talk to Me
I have lots of Gabriel songs among my top favorites. Odd, because I don't really consider him to be one of my top favorite artists. Hmm. I may have to reconsider that.
"Red Rain" is normally in my top favorites, but I mention it here only as a runner up. You won't really hear it unless you fill a room with the sound.
62. Mark Knopfler is an underrated songwriter. "Romeo and Juliet" was released on Dire Straits's 1980 album, Making Movies. Amy Ray recorded a solo version for Indigo Girls's 1992 album, Rites of Passage. Here is that version...
63. Pearl Jam - Jeremy
64. R.E.M. - Me In Honey.
I love the riff. It swings around, just about falling off the edge, and then it catches itself and goes around again.
65. Nick Drake - Pink Moon
I like the acoustic version of "Fly" better, but this one is still beautiful.
66. U2 - Hawkmoon 269
Thundering drums and dive-bombing guitar. I can never play this song loud enough.
Those of you who are familiar with the song may enjoy this version. It starts out with a slow, bluesy slide guitar.
67. Allman Brothers - Whipping Post
I must note that the video is a bit odd. Feel free to put the music on in a different window and hide it while you listen.
68. U2 - Even Better Than the Real Thing
I love the looping guitar riffs. And the whole thing. I love the album, Achtung Baby. It was a real departure for them. U2 went through a lot of phases in their career.
69. Jimi Hendrix - All Along the Watchtower
Though the song was written by Bob Dylan, this is no mere cover. It's a complete remake. It's got the same chord structure and lyrics, but... much more. The guitar is beautiful. Lots of solos. Hendrix was pretty obsessive in his recording, and this one was maybe moreso than usual. He kept rerecording and overdubbing and erasing and overdubbing. But it worked.
70. Bruce Springsteen - Jungleland
It's technical perfection and a heartfelt story of grandeur in the streets.
71. Since no one is listening anymore, I can play the Femmes...
Violent Femmes - Never Tell
From their second album, Hallowed Ground. A very dark album, despite the sincere religious content. My favorite of theirs, and one of my top favorite albums.
"Never Tell" is a chilling song. Harrowing. "I stood right up in the heart of hell / I'll never tell!" ... "I will find you out / And I will cut you up"
I love the rich bass chords balanced with the spare, edgy guitar.
72. Jethro Tull - Life's A Long Song
There are probably another dozen Tull songs I could have included in this list, but I had to narrow it down somehow. This was always a standout tune for me.
It's funny, though. While there are Tull songs I like better than others, they don't have as many standout songs. It's just their whole catalog that appeals. Or whole albums. While I could put most of Aqualung on this list, it sounds best played all together. Even moreso for Stand Up. That one's been in my top three favorite albums since I first heard it.
They've had so many different sounds over the years. I feel I need to pick a few other representative songs.
Bouree
A New Day Yesterday
My God
Wind Up
Cold Wind to Valhalla
Crazed Institution
Top 73, day 73! This is it!
Rush - The Spirit of Radio
Rush's 1980 trip through the radio dial. Thirty-five years old and it still sounds fresh. A common complaint of Rush is that their music is cold. Not this one. It rocks, it's lively and upbeat. It's varied and keeps you on your toes, even if it's not danceable. And it has great riffage! And these days, Geddy can still almost hit the high notes.
Thanks to everyone who listened along on this journey, and hopefully learned something!
61. Peter Gabriel - Come Talk to Me
I have lots of Gabriel songs among my top favorites. Odd, because I don't really consider him to be one of my top favorite artists. Hmm. I may have to reconsider that.
"Red Rain" is normally in my top favorites, but I mention it here only as a runner up. You won't really hear it unless you fill a room with the sound.
62. Mark Knopfler is an underrated songwriter. "Romeo and Juliet" was released on Dire Straits's 1980 album, Making Movies. Amy Ray recorded a solo version for Indigo Girls's 1992 album, Rites of Passage. Here is that version...
63. Pearl Jam - Jeremy
64. R.E.M. - Me In Honey.
I love the riff. It swings around, just about falling off the edge, and then it catches itself and goes around again.
65. Nick Drake - Pink Moon
I like the acoustic version of "Fly" better, but this one is still beautiful.
66. U2 - Hawkmoon 269
Thundering drums and dive-bombing guitar. I can never play this song loud enough.
Those of you who are familiar with the song may enjoy this version. It starts out with a slow, bluesy slide guitar.
67. Allman Brothers - Whipping Post
I must note that the video is a bit odd. Feel free to put the music on in a different window and hide it while you listen.
68. U2 - Even Better Than the Real Thing
I love the looping guitar riffs. And the whole thing. I love the album, Achtung Baby. It was a real departure for them. U2 went through a lot of phases in their career.
69. Jimi Hendrix - All Along the Watchtower
Though the song was written by Bob Dylan, this is no mere cover. It's a complete remake. It's got the same chord structure and lyrics, but... much more. The guitar is beautiful. Lots of solos. Hendrix was pretty obsessive in his recording, and this one was maybe moreso than usual. He kept rerecording and overdubbing and erasing and overdubbing. But it worked.
70. Bruce Springsteen - Jungleland
It's technical perfection and a heartfelt story of grandeur in the streets.
71. Since no one is listening anymore, I can play the Femmes...
Violent Femmes - Never Tell
From their second album, Hallowed Ground. A very dark album, despite the sincere religious content. My favorite of theirs, and one of my top favorite albums.
"Never Tell" is a chilling song. Harrowing. "I stood right up in the heart of hell / I'll never tell!" ... "I will find you out / And I will cut you up"
I love the rich bass chords balanced with the spare, edgy guitar.
72. Jethro Tull - Life's A Long Song
There are probably another dozen Tull songs I could have included in this list, but I had to narrow it down somehow. This was always a standout tune for me.
It's funny, though. While there are Tull songs I like better than others, they don't have as many standout songs. It's just their whole catalog that appeals. Or whole albums. While I could put most of Aqualung on this list, it sounds best played all together. Even moreso for Stand Up. That one's been in my top three favorite albums since I first heard it.
They've had so many different sounds over the years. I feel I need to pick a few other representative songs.
Bouree
A New Day Yesterday
My God
Wind Up
Cold Wind to Valhalla
Crazed Institution
Top 73, day 73! This is it!
Rush - The Spirit of Radio
Rush's 1980 trip through the radio dial. Thirty-five years old and it still sounds fresh. A common complaint of Rush is that their music is cold. Not this one. It rocks, it's lively and upbeat. It's varied and keeps you on your toes, even if it's not danceable. And it has great riffage! And these days, Geddy can still almost hit the high notes.
Thanks to everyone who listened along on this journey, and hopefully learned something!
