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Post by soundandvision on Jan 17, 2008 15:54:14 GMT -5
Thought I would start a thread to have music lovers list their Top 5 Desert Island songs. Note that I didn't say singles, because that's way too constrictive. Also, please write a couple of sentences about why it's important to you and why it would be vital to your survival. - The Ronettes: "Be My Baby" Phillies (1963)
Though I'm only 31, this song has strong meaning to me back to my teenage years. I got the "Back To Mono" box for Christmas ('91?) and was really enamoured with Phil Spector. This is considered by some the best single ever, for good reason.
- The Beach Boys: "God Only Knows" Capitol (1966)
Again, tying back to my early adult hood when I heard "Pet Sounds" for the 1st time. I heard the BB's in a whole new context with Wilson's Spector fixation, the Wrecking Crew, Gold Star studios...all of it. It stops me every time I hear it.
- The Jackson 5: "ABC" Motown (1970)
I very much love most Motown related recordings from approx 1961-1971 that utilized the Funk Brothers as the backing. The Jackson 5, however, ushered in a new era at Motown (in L.A., not Detroit) and used The Corporation™. This song is undeniably one of the catchiest 3 minutes ever to come out of a set of speakers and/or headphones. Mimicing heavily the previous hit "I Want You Back", "ABC" one-up's that song by simply using that songs chorus in a loop. Sweet a sugar. Also, it must (in my opinion) be listened to only in it's mono 45 RPM version easily found on various Motown comps.
- The Clash: "Train In Vain (Stand By Me)" Epic (1980)
I think, the last song recorded for "London Calling" and in some ways an afterthought from the record itself. Such a catchy song that has been lifted and used for backing to other hits ("Stupid Girl" by Garbage comes to mind).
- The La's: "There She Goes" Go!/London (1990)
I first heard this on 120 Minutes in probably 1991 (?) and thought it was the best song I had ever heard. It was the Beatles, Byrds (among others) all captured perfectly in a modern pop song. I still lust after the blonde from the video...
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Post by Shep on Jan 18, 2008 7:50:13 GMT -5
Great choices, The Uncool! I'm a huge alt rock fan, but you've inspired me to go with 5 great Oldies:
The Kinks "Waterloo Sunset." A song about finding the beauty in everyday life.
The Beach Boys "Wouldn't It Be Nice?" One of my favorite "longing for better times" songs.
The Beatles "Anna." An early Beatles cover. John's vocals are amazing IMO.
The Who "I Can't Explain." Pure, early pop magic from The Who.
The Hollies "King Midas In Reverse." I saw "The Limey" recently and this has been in my head ever since.
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Post by soundandvision on Jan 18, 2008 8:34:13 GMT -5
The Kinks "Waterloo Sunset." A song about finding the beauty in everyday life. That's such a great song..all of "Something Else" is great but that single is a masterpiece. The Who "I Can't Explain." Pure, early pop magic from The Who. The mono single version of this is also a favorite of mine. I wish there was a slightly remastered version of "Meaty, Beaty, Big & Bouncy".. The opening riff just buzz saws through the speakers. |
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Post by klickitat on Jan 18, 2008 9:21:00 GMT -5
The Who: Love is Coming Down - one of my all time The Who favorites yet you rarely hear it.
Pete Townshend: The Sea Refuses No River - I like the epic sound; regret, pain that is in almost all of his music.
The Delfonics: Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time) - one of my favorite songs from my childhood; you rarely hear this one either.
Joe Satriani: The Forgotten (Part II) - makes me do the Robot everytime I hear it, plodding, powerful.
Mario Lanza; Vesti La Giubba - One of my all time favorites. I like to sing along - I got a copy of the sheet music in junior high school and memorized the lyrics.
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Post by soundandvision on Jan 18, 2008 11:05:31 GMT -5
The Delfonics: Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time) - one of my favorite songs from my childhood; you rarely hear this one either. Holy Moses... Thom Bell's Philly Sound. I ALMOST put The Delfonics "La-La Means I Love" in place of "ABC". It's one of my 10 favorite singles of all time though, for sure. |
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Post by callipygias on Jan 18, 2008 15:52:12 GMT -5
Van Morrison: " Independence Day" From the Saint Dominic's Preview album, already mentioned by me in The Uncool's 5 Album thread. This is a long, relaxing, intense song with a steady drive. I don't think I've ever listened to this song except with headphones. Ronnie Lane: " April Fool" I found this song (and Annie, another favorite) because Ronnie Lane did an album with Pete Townshend called Rough Mix, and I'd buy anything from Pete Townshend. I was surprised when my two favorite songs turned out to be Ronnie Lane's. Mozart: " Canzonetta Sull'aria" This is the exact recording Andy played over the prison loudspeakers in The Shawshank Redemption: www.amazon.com/Mozart-Nozze-Figaro-Wolfgang-Amadeus/dp/B000001GX8/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1200687961&sr=1-6You can recognize the cover from the movie. Tchaikovsky: " 1812 Overture" So I could pretend I was John Crichton. I'd tie a couple coconuts together to make a DRD and revel in unabashed and unobserved nerdness. Blue Oyster Cult: " (Don't Fear) The Reaper" Not one of my favorites, but it would come in handy when I got tired of myself. |
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Post by Tor Johnson on Jun 6, 2008 21:10:12 GMT -5
Pete Townshend: The Sea Refuses No River - I like the epic sound; regret, pain that is in almost all of his music. I was always intrigued by the lyrics of this song and all of the songs on "All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes" |
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Post by Bob Boxbody on Jun 11, 2008 2:55:35 GMT -5
Slip Inside This House - 13th Floor Elevators, Alone Again Or - Love, I Am The Resurrection - The Stone Roses, Bitter Wind - Moby Grape, Lady Jane - The Rolling Stones.
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Post by Bix Dugan on Jun 19, 2008 16:38:16 GMT -5
Blue Oyster Cult: "(Don't Fear) The Reaper"
Not one of my favorites, but it would come in handy when I got tired of myself.
Now with MORE cowbell.
Love it...
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Post by silvermorgan on Jul 23, 2008 12:59:10 GMT -5
"Eulogy" by Tool: Despite picking between Tool songs is like Sophie's Choice, I will go with Eulogy, because it reminds me of what I've left behind in my life, so I remember to never go back.
"Sick Sad Little World" by Incubus: Again, Sophie's Choice here, but I'm deciding on this one in hopes that the island will be filled with hemp plants, because that's how I best enjoy this song.
"Selfless, Cold, and Composed" by Ben Folds Five: Just because this song kicks arse and is fun to sing to.
"15 minutes" by Greenskeepers: Again, this song just kicks.
"A Future Uncertain" by Nevermore: a song that has a little bit of everything.
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