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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
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I know that this is tough topic, choosing one song arbitrarily is extremely hard, especially as it can often change according to mood, sentiment, context, wind speed, weather and what socks you’re wearing.
In terms of your specific feelings at this moment and giving your own choice of criteria, what in your opinion is the greatest song or songs ever?
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over a year ago
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"Almaz- Randy Crawford. Mostly because it’s beautiful but also because of the story behind it and partly because my dear old mum used to play it to me (on the record player) before bed. "
Ah love Randy Crawford. Must re-listen. |
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My favourite song? Brendan Shine, the Irish balladier singing, "Do you want your old lobby washed down?" I sing it to my mum most mornings as I'm doing her personal care.
Years ago in Ireland when people couldn't pay their rent they would offer to do jobs instead, hence, "Do you want your old lobby washed down?" But now in modern times the expression takes on another meaning! No doubt you've guessed it.
Brendan caused a bit a few red faces on an Irish television show called, "The late show " as he told the story of when his mate phoned him up to say that as The Pope was leaving Shannon airport he was being played all the way to his plane to his song, "Do you want your old lobby washed down." And Brendan told the interviewer that seeing as The Pope didn't understand much English anyway, he'd hardly know what the message was that was being sent across anyway. So that's my favourite song, "Do you want your old lobby a wash down?" |
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I couldn’t possibly comment on what I think the best song is as there’s so many I love from various different artists and bands. However If I am to pick a singer with a talent like no other I would have to go with Freddie Mercury, his is phenomenal. (In my opinion). Although I will have to add Roy Orbinson to that as well as Prince. Bohemian Rhapsody. Only the Lonely and Kiss. 3 of the greatest songs sung by these men |
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"I couldn’t possibly comment on what I think the best song is as there’s so many I love from various different artists and bands. However If I am to pick a singer with a talent like no other I would have to go with Freddie Mercury, his is phenomenal. (In my opinion). Although I will have to add Roy Orbinson to that as well as Prince. Bohemian Rhapsody. Only the Lonely and Kiss. 3 of the greatest songs sung by these men "
Nope sorry
Prince, overrarted rumplestiltskin.
Two maybe three tracks yes, after that self adoration. |
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"I couldn’t possibly comment on what I think the best song is as there’s so many I love from various different artists and bands. However If I am to pick a singer with a talent like no other I would have to go with Freddie Mercury, his is phenomenal. (In my opinion). Although I will have to add Roy Orbinson to that as well as Prince. Bohemian Rhapsody. Only the Lonely and Kiss. 3 of the greatest songs sung by these men "
Yes to Freddie and Roy Orbison. Absolutely love both of them.
Prince - not so much. |
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"I know that this is tough topic, choosing one song arbitrarily is extremely hard, especially as it can often change according to mood, sentiment, context, wind speed, weather and what socks you’re wearing.
In terms of your specific feelings at this moment and giving your own choice of criteria, what in your opinion is the greatest song or songs ever?
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The beer song ever is Who Ate All The Pies |
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For me I'd go for
Elvis-Jailhouse Rock.
He just nails this although the version that sold millions was spliced together from 2 takes it was killing his throat making it.
Prince - Last Heart.
I first heard this on a bootleg in the 80's and thought this is the most intricate funk I've ever heard. The bass just kills me.
Finally
Van Halen - Why can't this be love.
80's rock with synths. So catchy wish I saw it live at the time. |
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over a year ago
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Just want to point out that Tenacious D did not sing the greatest song in the world, it was just a tribute. They couldn't remember the greatest song in the world so it was just a tribute.
Glad that's cleared up ;-p |
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"Just want to point out that Tenacious D did not sing the greatest song in the world, it was just a tribute. They couldn't remember the greatest song in the world so it was just a tribute.
Glad that's cleared up ;-p"
Good shout..was gonna say the same..it didn't actually sound anything like that song. It was just a tribute. |
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"The masterplan oasis my favourite oasis tune for sure my opinion it is there best tune ever that would bring a debate on here which is the best. "
they had so many great ones but I think that entire album was unreal...
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Imagine - John Lennon
Is regarded as the most important and influential song of all time ,
It’s one of my favourites
Others
Pink Floyd - wish you were here
Poison- every rose has its thorn
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Stairway to Heaven..Led Zeppelin
Let there be Rock...AC/DC
Every breath you take ...The Police
Respect...Aretha Franklin
You can't always get what you want ..The Rolling Stones
...ahhh here..wayyyy too many..I'll be here all night...
Romeo & Juliet...Dire Straits
..ok that's it time to sleep ..3.24am..night.
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I always thought the "Rolling Stones Magazine Top 500 songs ever" had a few 'odd' entries, but they've re-done it and may as well have put it through a randomiser! 
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-songs-of-all-time-1224767/ |
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"Just want to point out that Tenacious D did not sing the greatest song in the world, it was just a tribute. They couldn't remember the greatest song in the world so it was just a tribute.
Glad that's cleared up ;-p
Good shout..was gonna say the same..it didn't actually sound anything like that song. It was just a tribute. "
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