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My All Time Favorite Songs

by solardave
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This is tough. They are many and from one day to the next positions could swap but here goes.

My Girl (Temptations)
Every Woman (Dave Mason)
Third Stone From The Sun (Hendrix)
Where Do The Children Play (Cat Steven)
Tuesday's Dead ( Cat Stevens)
Allman Brothers Band ( almost everything)
Once There Was A Time (Ten Years After)
Europa (Santana)
I'm Going Home (Ten Years After)
Green Grass And High Tides (Outlaws)
Goin Down (Jeff Beck)
Roll With The Changes (REO)
He Went To Paris (Buffitt)
Shakin All Over (Guess Who's Version)
Johnnie B. Goode ( Chuck Berry)
Sara Lee (Foghat)

That is a good start I think. Your turn.
  • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
    99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.

    It's a Small World After All

    Once I start singing those songs in my head it's over...:p

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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      What an impossible task.

      If you narrow this list down to just the top 100 songs from each year since
      1955 when Rock and Roll "officially" started, that's 5400 songs to choose
      from JUST from the pop charts top 100s.

      Then, if we include every album that's ever come out just in the last
      40 years...good heavens.

      I mean, are you kidding?

      Anybody who can sit down and actually pick out their 10 favorite songs
      of all time and mean it has lived a very sheltered life.

      If I listened to all my favorite songs back to back to back, non stop,
      morning, noon and night, it would probably take me 7 years to listen to
      all my favorites.

      Having said that, I'm going to give you a top 10 list that most people
      would be scratching their heads over wondering where they came from.

      I was NOT a mainstream music lover.

      Try this list on for size.

      1. Ocean Gypsy
      2. Can You Understand?
      3. Things I Don't Understand
      4. Carpet Of The Sun
      5. Ashes Are Burning

      And that's just 1 group, 3 albums

      6. Part Of The Union
      7. The Winter And The Summer
      8. Lay Down (No, not the Melanie Sofka tune)
      9. Hero And Heroine
      10. I Don't Want To Talk About it

      And that's just 1 group, 3 albums

      11. Grand Hotel
      12. A Rum Tale
      13. TV Caesar
      14. A Souvenir Of London
      15. Robert's Box

      And that's just 1 group, 1 album

      16. Spartacus
      17. The Deadly Dream Of Freedom
      18. I Believe
      19. Lucky Girl
      20. Million Dollars

      And that's just 1 group, 3 albums

      20 songs out of the cosmos (a microsecond of time) that I could listen to
      every single day for the rest of my life and this still doesn't even scratch
      the surface of an Indian Head Penny of all the great music that I've heard
      since I turned on Ed Sullivan and watched the Beatles live on his show.

      Pick my all time favorite songs?

      You have got to be majorly kidding.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
    I bet you have a sizeable music collection steve. Something tells me you have a substantial amount of real records.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Originally Posted by Michael Motley View Post

      I bet you have a sizeable music collection steve. Something tells me you have a substantial amount of real records.
      Michael, if you saw my music collection your head would explode.

      Here is just a short list, and I do mean a very short list of some of the
      groups I have collected records and CDs for over the years.

      I am limiting this list to groups and artists that I have at least 3 albums or
      I'll be here until 2010.

      1. Beatles
      2. Rolling Stones
      3. Led Zepplin
      4. Who
      5. Yes
      6. Genesis
      7. ELP
      8. ELO
      9. Renaissance
      10. Strawbs
      11. Triumvirat
      12. Queen
      13. Badfinger
      14. Procol Harum
      15. Eric Clapton
      16. Allman Brothers
      17. Starcastle
      18. Paul McCartney
      19. John Lennon
      20. George Harrison
      21. Focus
      22. John Denver
      23. Three Dog Night
      24. Klaatu
      25. Carpenters
      26. Kansas
      27. Sparks
      28. Pink Floyd
      29. Eagles
      30. Cars
      31. Rush
      32. Angel
      33. Styx
      34. Prism
      35. Kraftwerk
      36. Hollies
      37. Jim Croce
      38. U2
      39. Cat Stevens
      40. Bee Gees
      41. Jackson 5
      42. Rod Stewart
      43. James Taylor
      44. Chicago
      45. Elton John
      46. Carly Simon
      47. Moody Blues
      48. Don McLean
      49. America
      50. Neil Diamond
      51. Raspberries
      52. Alice Cooper
      53. Bread
      54. Stevie Wonder
      55. Todd Rundgren
      56. Abba
      57. David Bowie
      58. Doobie Brothers
      59. Barry Manilow
      60. 10 CC
      61. Jefferson Starship
      62. Sweet
      63. Pilot
      64. Boston
      65. Kiss
      66. Billy Joel
      67. Meat Loaf
      68. Fleetwood Mac
      69. Air Supply
      70. Dan Fogelberg

      I'll stop there. And that's just thumbing through the 70s, which doesn't
      include...

      My 45s
      All my 1 hit wonders
      Everything from 1964 to 1969 and 1980 to 2009.

      If I added up all the money I've spent on music, I'd probably be close to
      a millionaire had I saved it all.

      Man, that's depressing.
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  • Profile picture of the author solardave
    Steve,

    Sheltered life. Maybe if you knew me you'd retract that statement. I just know what I like. That's why I asked what everyone else liked. But if you'd like my opinion. Nah never mind it isn't worth it.I give you this. My taste is not nearly as broad as yours but it's mine. Also I left my ego at the door when I posted here.
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    • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
      Originally Posted by solardave View Post

      Steve,

      Sheltered life. Maybe if you knew me you'd retract that statement. I just know what I like. That's why I asked what everyone else liked. But if you'd like my opinion. Nah never mind it isn't worth it.I give you this. My taste is not nearly as broad as yours but it's mine. Also I left my ego at the door when I posted here.
      Relax, that's just Steven's writing style.

      I seriously doubt he meant anything negative in that prose.

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      • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
        Heard it in a Love Song - Marshall Tucker


        Man I LOVE this tune!!!!!!!


        Here's another ...

        KJ
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        • Profile picture of the author ThomM
          OK Dave I'll give this a try
          No special order and I will be leaving a butt load out.
          Anything by Little Feat in the Lowell George days, and almost anything with the current band.
          Tie your Mother Down, Fat Bottom Girls, Queen
          Allman Brothers, yep all of them.
          Green Grass and High Tides, I missed an audition with the Outlaws by one day
          In every dream home, Roxy Music
          Gone till November, Wyclef Jean
          Kiss me where it Smells Funny, Bloodhound Gang
          Elp, everything from their first album to Brain Salad Surgery
          Tear in my Beer, Hank Sr.
          Country Boy can Survive, Hank Jr.
          Rumble, Link Wray
          Hot Rod Lincoln, Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen
          Everything off of Cyprus Hill's debut CD
          Four Seasons, Vivaldi
          Whiskey River, Stay All Night, On the Road Again, Crazy, Blue Eyes,
          Hell everything Willie Nelson either wrote, played, or sang.
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          • Profile picture of the author ThomM
            I knew I'd forget a bunch and I will again, but...
            Jimmy Buffet
            Kid Rock's album with Coboy on it,
            and of course anything by both these guys
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  • Profile picture of the author solardave
    Sorry KJ,

    I'm A little testy today. Heard It In A Love Song would be right up there with me as well. I have a friend that hung out in a bar they (Marshall Tucker) frequented. He said every now and then they'd get up on stage and play.He said they were some of the nicest guys you'd ever meet.
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    • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
      Originally Posted by solardave View Post

      Sorry KJ, I'm A little testy today.
      Don't worry about it Dave, we all have our days

      You should know that in over 120,400 posts Waggers has NEVER gotten in even one single squabble with anyone here on the forum

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      • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
        Originally Posted by Killer Joe View Post

        Don't worry about it Dave, we all have our days

        You should know that in over 120,400 posts Waggers has NEVER gotten in even one single squabble with anyone here on the forum

        KJ
        No, not a single squabble. Just a whole basket full of them.

        And to the OP, for the record, I stand by what I say. With all the music
        that's been written in this world, how in God's name can anybody pick
        just 10 songs and really mean THESE are my 10 favorite songs ever, no
        doubt about it, absolutely, positively?

        I can't. I wouldn't even try.

        I'm sorry if my "sheltered life" comment offended you, but even my daughter
        who is just 20 years old, has probably heard more music than some people
        my age. She lives with her ear glued to her MP3 player. Sometimes I have
        to yank it out of her ear just to get he attention.

        Maybe sheltered life was a little strong, but good heavens, 10 songs????

        I'd rather you put me up against a wall and shot hockey pucks at me
        than make me pick just 10 favorite songs.

        Hell, I have more than 10 favorite songs in just one month of listening to
        new releases on 101.9.

        Anyway, I'm sorry if I offended you. It was not my intention.

        I mean for crying out loud, it's just music. We're not exactly talking
        about War and Peace.

        Now, if you want to talk about favorite books, THERE I have lead a
        sheltered life. I don't think I've read more than 20 novels in my whole life.

        I'd rather watch the movie.

        Anyway, no harm was intended.
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    Light My Fire - The Doors
    Making Plans for Nigel - XTC
    You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling - Righteous Brothers
    Unchained Melody by both original Al Hibbler and Righteous Bros
    Time - Chambers Brothers
    Maybe - by the Chantals
    Walking in the Rain - The Shangrilas
    Twitch - Ministry
    Cottonfields - Odetta
    Suzanne - Leonard Cohen & Judy Collins
    Bang-a-Gong - TRex
    Ran So Far - Flock of Seagulls
    Band on the Run - Wings

    Everything by the Ramones
    Everything by Suicidal Tendencies
    Everything by Bob Dylan
    Everything by the Beatles
    Everything by the Rolling Stones
    Everything by Jimi Hendrix
    Everything by Pink Floyd
    Everything by Janis Joplin
    Everything by the Animals
    Everything by the Yardbirds
    Everything by Billie Holliday
    Everything by Olatunje
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    YOUR LOVE KEEPS LIFTIN ME (HIGHER AND HIGHER) - Jackie Wilson


    Bryan Brian Hyland - Gypsy Woman


    Duke of Earl - Gene Chandler

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    Percy Sledge - When a Man Loves A Woman

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    For the Vietnam Vets - I'm one of them.

    Still in Saigon - Charlie Daniels

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  • Profile picture of the author TeddyP
    I think asking a person their favourite songs is a pretty normal request (especially on an internet forum) and a great way to learn about different styles of music.

    I don't even think people need to qualify their list by saying it is off the top of their head, this list could be different tomorrow or it all depends on how I am feeling etc...

    I think/hope that is widely assumed.

    That said - here is my list - probably quite different than most...

    93 Til Infinity - Souls of Mischief
    Where I'm From - Jay-Z
    You're The Man - Nas
    Rocket Man - Elton John
    Poison - Bel Biv Devoe
    He Can Only Hold Her - Amy Winehouse
    Oh Death - Ralph Stanley
    Sizzla - Thank You Mama
    Marvin Gaye - Whats Going On
    Buju Banton - Til Im Laid To Rest
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    • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
      Marvin Gaye - What's Going On

      One of the all time greatest songs ever.

      I ended up buying 4 MG CDs until I got the one with the original song on it. The rest were remixes or live takes, and I wanted the original.

      Marvin Gaye was shot to death by his father - a preacher.



      Do you know what his father said to him right before he shot him?



      "This is the last 45 you'll ever listen to."



      KJ

      (I know, I'm going to hell)
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    Just one Look - Doris Payne

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    Chantilly Lace-The Big Bopper-1958

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  • Profile picture of the author BurgerBoy
    Originally Posted by eBusiness Sellers View Post

    My all time song would prolly be House of the rising sun, by the animals
    Animals - house of the rising sun (with lyrics)

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    For you that live in and around New Orleans:

    The Witch Queen Of New Orleans - Redbone

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    Oh wow these old songs from Junior Hgh are Tear Jerkers

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  • Profile picture of the author BurgerBoy
    Little Darlin' - The Four Seasons


    In the Still of the Night-The Five Satins-original song-1956


    Teen Angel-Mark Dinning-original song-1960


    The Crests "Sixteen (16) Candles" (OLDIE)

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    Roy Orbison - Pretty Woman


    Marvin Gaye - Lets Get It On

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  • Profile picture of the author solardave
    Steven,
    As I said I had a bad day and over reacted. As far as your daughter. Kids today have the benefit of mass media. MP3's-4's Free download sites. All the albums I didn't own growing up I can now Download and burn. We couldn't do that when we were kids.And you know what you're right. How could I possibly pick just 10 songs?
    After looking at Burger Boy's youtube display I realized I left a bunch out. With every reply I read I say "oh yeah, I forgot about all the great songs I've heard over the years. With the exception of The Temptations I left Motown out of the mix. I still have favorites and like I said that could change on any given day. I also reserve the right to expand that list to 50 or 100 or 1000.The real theme behind it is that I love music. Period!That's my story and I'm stickin to it.
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    I have too many songs to call a favorite. Right now I am really liking

    Metallica - all nightmare long
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  • Profile picture of the author solardave
    There's A lot of good music here. Or should I say great music. Did anyone spot any of their favorites that someone else posted? I know I did. I guess I'll have to Revise my list. Maybe I'll even bow to Steven.LOL
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    I am not really good with "all time" but in the last couple years I really like
    6Am
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    The opening theme in Donald Trumps "The Apprentice".

    Money, money moneeeeyyyy...
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    It'll be Collective Soul's "RUN".... after that... is "Damn I wish I was your lover" by Sopphie B. Hawkins.. LOL! C",)
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