+Nightshade/PR 7,836 Posted March 17, 2011 The 1 voice in the world that never fails to send shivers down my spine............. Tracy Thorne http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQOujKgN9SY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themightysrc 5 Posted March 18, 2011 I've read this thread with interest, and I've spent some time reflecting upon my taste in music, and, of course, that No. 1 killer song. The answer - naturally - is that you can't really call it without saying " Yes, but..." and then you're into the maze that is your own personal musical taste. If ever there was a battleground - other than politics - then I would say that music is that ground. Anything that stirs you to mention it as your favourite must, indeed, be a strong and enduring feeling. People will never give ground on that. So, I've had a think about the pieces of music that I adore - ranging from hardcore reggae, through trashy 70s disco, tragically heavy metal, "intellectual" prog rock, classical - where the composer wore a white wig and is now dead -, minimalist music (to which I'm strangely attached), through the indy revolution of the 80's onwards, flitting with elements of hip-hop - although rarely, as I dislike misogyny - and have finally fetched up with two songs, and I cannot decide which is the better three minute trashing/encapsulation of my life. Here they both are. I really hope that you enjoy them both, because over the years they have meant a lot to me. BTW, it's nice to be back posting. Enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullethead 12 Posted March 19, 2011 I'm sorry, but there's no way Roger Miller can't make this list. My #1 song for all occasions: http://vodpod.com/watch/218567-roger-miller-dang-me-early-1970s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoon 5 Posted March 19, 2011 Well I thought long and hard about it and this is my choice: Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted March 19, 2011 . I've been mulling this over for the last few days while I was on the road. Sorry Olham...can't do it. I haven't even been able to narrow it down to my top ten. Too many songs, too many genres, too many eras. Many great songs noted here already, my hat's off to those who've managed to pick just one. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted March 19, 2011 Well I thought long and hard about it and this is my choice: Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted March 19, 2011 Definitely a hard choice, but if I had to pick one, it would be The Animals - House of the Rising Sun ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmdPQp6Jcdk Good choice too Steve58...they're from my home town too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted March 20, 2011 Eric with the Animals sang a definite classic pop song there, Steve. I know what you mean, Lou. I had the same problem first. And I could only pick one, when I thought about which piece really had the "deepest impact" on me. I could easily list dozens of songs here, which I believe to be immortal. Does Bob Seeger still play with the Silver Bullet Band, Typhoon? The man was/is a classic rocker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveLohr 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Although not my #1 all-time greatest Top Hit, it is my Top Hit dealing with WWI aviation: Al Stewart doing "Fields of France" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoon 5 Posted March 20, 2011 Does Bob Seeger still play with the Silver Bullet Band, Typhoon? The man was/is a classic rocker. Yes he does. Here is a link to his website: http://www.bobseger.com/index/home/ I became a fan of his in the 70's when I edited a TV show featuring him and Teagarden and Van Winkle. Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted March 21, 2011 Thanks for the link, Typhoon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ras 0 Posted March 22, 2011 Now your talking. My #1 song. Kind of like you original post, Olham. I was in the Air Force in Texas and was dancing with this beaituful Austrian girl. Her father was going thru some kind of flight training at a nearby base. I was in love during that a subsequent dances with her, or so I thought. And the dance did take place on a Sunday afternoon to top it off. I still don't know how to embed the You Tube, so you'll have to click on it. The Young Rascals, Groovn on a Sunday Afternoon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyby PC 23 Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) This is impossible. Every time I think of classic, another one pops in my head. There you go, there's another one - Gonna Write a Classic, Adrien Gurvitz.. But, for all my actual favourite might flip from song to song, throughout my life, whenever I've compiled cassette tapes of my favourites or playlists on an ipod, the one song which is always in the list is Teenage Kicks by the Undertones. Edited March 22, 2011 by Flyby PC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted March 22, 2011 Amother favourite of mine from the 60's (This was the B'Side to the classic track Telstar) I made this video for it...The Track is Jungle Fever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyby PC 23 Posted March 22, 2011 Are we allowed a second category? Best live music? Runrig - Loch Lomond. Best live band ever. Never seen a video do it justice yet. Everybody, old and young, dancing on tables, stamping the feet, hanging from light rigs while belting out the tune, - the works. Ah, happy days...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm1BZnm-SIE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted March 22, 2011 If relaxedness has a name... cool, Ras. The embedding goes so, that you copy the YouTube address line from the upper browser frame into your post. But you seem to have done so. I don't know, why some show a YouTube frame, but yours doesn't??? Guys, this wasn't meant to be a thread for ALL the wonderful songs you like. It is not fair to RAF_Louvert, to post more than one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted March 22, 2011 Sorry Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davy TASB 0 Posted March 22, 2011 Davy's all time favourite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted March 22, 2011 Great Song Davy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted March 22, 2011 Davy's all time favourite. I remember watching that. Great choice . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve58 0 Posted March 22, 2011 Free Bird....very good choice. I dunno know, seems to me like the 60s and 70s rule (ruled ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullethead 12 Posted March 24, 2011 I dunno know, seems to me like the 60s and 70s rule (ruled ) Provided you conveniently forget the existence of disco....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davy TASB 0 Posted March 24, 2011 Nice to see so many fellow aging hippie types on this forum. (gets spliff out!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve58 0 Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) Provided you conveniently forget the existence of disco....... conveniently and easily forgotten...hated that stuff and never could dance to it. Thankfully there was still the occasional slow song played at the parties so I could still get some time in with the ladies.... Edited March 24, 2011 by steve58 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted March 24, 2011 You're right, Steve - I know it was a hit, but that castrated falsetto singing of "Saturday Night Feevaaaahhh", and most of the other disco stuff made me drink more than was good for me, back in my army days! An exception for me was Donna Summer singing "I feel love". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
