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Post by redshank on Nov 4, 2023 12:53:09 GMT
Just to bring a little nostalgia in these dark times.What are your top three pop songs.
1.Unchained melody Righteous Brothers.
2,Bad Moon Rising Credence Clearwater Revival.
3.Positively fourth street Bob Dylan.
Not my only favourites as there are so many,just three I can listen to many times and never tire of listening.If I knew how to use and download a tune onto those gadgets I could play in my new Mazda I would be forever downloading all types, as music in any form is such a great part of my life.
The Ash Grove sung by an old Welshman I hear on you tube is amongst my best.I learnt the song in school and the line "the friends of my childhood again are before me" resonates so much.A traditional Welsh song longing for the past as the days are numbered and the future offers nothing.
There are many versions of The Ash Grove but this one is the nearest Mrs Amos taught us at Lucton Junior School Borders Lane Loughton Essex in 1954.
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Post by billk53 on Nov 4, 2023 15:37:54 GMT
1. MacArthur Park by Richard Harris
2. Whiter shade of pale by Procul Harum
3. Nights in white satin (single mix) by Moody
Blues
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Post by arrgee on Nov 4, 2023 16:03:19 GMT
The Ballroom Blitz - Sweet
Won’t Get Fooled Again - The Who
Razzmatazz - Pulp
But really there are 100s
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Post by Thor on Nov 4, 2023 19:44:22 GMT
1 The Masterplan by Oasis
2 Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
3 Numb by Linkin Park
So many to choose from, could have easily picked Live Forever by Oasis or Shine on you Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd or how can you not rate How can you mend a broken heart by Al Green? Theres nothing like this by Omar or Love TKO by Teddy Pendergrass
So many great songs to choose from.
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Post by viastratford on Nov 4, 2023 19:46:47 GMT
Good post Redshank, I love questions like this! For what it’s worth, here are mine
No Matter What - Badfinger
Get It On - TRex
Baby Blue- Badfinger
And many, many more………..
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Post by FargO on Nov 4, 2023 20:47:17 GMT
Don't let me be misunderstood - Nina Simone
Somebody to love - Queen
Brothers in arms - Dire Straits
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Post by eca on Nov 4, 2023 21:36:01 GMT
There are too many to list:
Currently
1. Waterloo Sunset - Kinks
2. Stupid Girl - Garbage and / or Zombies -Cranberries (can’t decide which one )
3. Last Day of our Acquaintance- Sinead O’Connor
4. One more Cup of Coffee - Bob Dylan
5. Smells like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
6. Hey Joe - Jimmy Hendrix
Previously
Lana Del Rey/ Men at Work / Bowie/Clapton / Dr Feelgood / Ian Dury
Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd some Pink Floyd / ELO / The Move
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Post by osoldguy on Nov 4, 2023 22:14:29 GMT
Currently 1. Waterloo Sunset - Kinks 2. Stupid Girl - Garbage and / or Zombies -Cranberries (can’t decide which one ) 3. Last Day of our Acquaintance- Sinead O’Connor 4. Another Cup of Coffee - Bob Dylan 5. Smells like Teen Spirit - Nirvana Previously Any reflective song regarding the end of life : relationship ie Winner Takes it All -Abba It seems life ain’t easy with the prospect of death, old family relationships which dominate ones head because of a loss of a child , mental and physical health , war , greed of people particularly in the construction industry. I liked Eight miles high by the Byrds, White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane and 6 by 9 by Jimmy Hendrix. |
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Post by mrb on Nov 5, 2023 7:13:34 GMT
So many do choose from,almost impossible for me to pick just three..
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Post by Thor on Nov 5, 2023 9:41:51 GMT
So many do choose from,almost impossible for me to pick just three.. at least have a go Mr B |
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Post by buffalobill on Nov 5, 2023 10:30:41 GMT
Difficult to pick 3 as it can change day to day with my mood. If I’m feeling aggressive and anti establishment I’d put the Sex Pistols on, on another day it could be Carol King or Steeley Dan, but today this would be my choice.
Riot in cell block No9 - Dr Feelgood version. Lee Brilleaux’s vocals are awesome.
Imagine - John Lennon, how the world should be
I’d rather go blind- lots of decent versions, but Christine Perfect tops the list by a long way imo.
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Post by redshank on Nov 5, 2023 12:04:46 GMT
I did not care for Amy Winehouse,but recently heard her singing Will You STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW.A regular you tube play now,I have always liked jazz singers,Blossom Dearie and Georgie Fame are liked amongst many.
Strange what music of any kind does for a mood.At Whipps Cross Hospital if you have a medical procedure you are asked if you would like a certain piece to be played,I chose the second movement of Beethovens Pathetique piano sonata.I have already chose my music to be euthanised by and it is the prelude to J S Bachs cello suite.
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Post by billk53 on Nov 5, 2023 13:12:58 GMT
I did not care for Amy Winehouse,but recently heard her singing Will You STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW.A regular you tube play now,I have always liked jazz singers,Blossom Dearie ang Georgie Fame are liked amongst many. Strange what music of any kind does for a mood.At Whipps Cross Hospital if you have a medical procedure you are asked if you would like a certain piece to be played,I chose the second movement of Beethovens Pathetique piano sonata.I have already chose my music to be euthanised by and it is the prelude to J S Bachs cello suite. My son performed a solo piano recital at Ilford CHS at the age of 16 when he was a pupil there, to raise money to enable him to study at Junior Guildhall on Saturdays. He closed the first half with the Beethoven Pathetique. 'Twas a balmy June evening in 2002, one that I shall always remember with pride. |
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Post by watfordo on Nov 5, 2023 13:46:01 GMT
Can I narrow it down to 50?
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Post by BasOfromthatLondon on Nov 5, 2023 13:49:25 GMT
Howzat - Sherbet
China in Your Hand - T'Pau
Sorry (TV Show) theme tune
If there was a 4th It'd have to be Tijuana Taxi. It can make you go all goose bumpy.
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Post by orientsc on Nov 5, 2023 15:00:39 GMT
1.) The Rubberband Man by The Spinners
2.) Sittin on the Dock of the Bay Otis Redding
3.) Shake it Off Taylor Swift
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Post by Thor on Nov 5, 2023 17:10:36 GMT
Difficult to pick 3 as it can change day to day with my mood. If I’m feeling aggressive and anti establishment I’d put the Sex Pistols on, on another day it could be Carol King or Steeley Dan, but today this would be my choice. Riot in cell block No9 - Dr Feelgood version. Lee Brilleaux’s vocals are awesome. Imagine - John Lennon, how the world should be I’d rather go blind- lots of decent versions, but Christine Perfect tops the list by a long way imo. I had to look up riot in cell block no9 and YouTube pulled up The Blues Brothers first so I listened to that and remembered the song. I came out of it and the 2nd option was the the one you said, quite different versions. |
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Post by redshank on Nov 6, 2023 16:54:06 GMT
I did not care for Amy Winehouse,but recently heard her singing Will You STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW.A regular you tube play now,I have always liked jazz singers,Blossom Dearie ang Georgie Fame are liked amongst many. Strange what music of any kind does for a mood.At Whipps Cross Hospital if you have a medical procedure you are asked if you would like a certain piece to be played,I chose the second movement of Beethovens Pathetique piano sonata.I have already chose my music to be euthanised by and it is the prelude to J S Bachs cello suite. My son performed a solo piano recital at Ilford CHS at the age of 16 when he was a pupil there, to raise money to enable him to study at Junior Guildhall on Saturdays. He closed the first half with the Beethoven Pathetique. 'Twas a balmy June evening in 2002, one that I shall always remember with pride. You are a lucky man,Beethovens Pathetique is pure joy,the second movement so warming and calm.In that movement the genius that is Ludvig van Beethoven is heard in all its supreme achievement.I envy you son for being able to play the piano,I can only play a half decent harmonica. |
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Post by brentwoodo on Nov 8, 2023 17:15:46 GMT
So many to choose from so my list will change according to mood, but number one will always be there.
1. Sade - Your Love Is King. It melts me every time and the song I want played at my funeral, if only because I like the tune.
2. Donna Summer - Loves Unkind.
3. Queen - Radio Gaga (Live Aid version)
Tempted to put Lana Del Rey ‘Norman flipping Rockwell’ and Kate Bush’s ‘Hounds of Love’ and Swing Out Sister’s ‘Fooled by a Smile’ but that’s for another day.
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Post by oreo on Nov 8, 2023 18:55:55 GMT
There are so many. Not necessary my favourites but I'll go with:
1) Aha - Take on me.
2) Robert Tepper - No easy way out.
3) Journey - Don't stop believin.
4) Cyndi Lauper - Time after time.
5) Alison Moyet - Sleep like breathing.
Linkin Park - Numb - is a good shout.
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