Lara was a little late with the song - now in Europe it is a rarity - in America there is none at all ... (a woman is tormented by love).
A perfect song? What are your choices?
Can there be such a thing as a perfect song? I have a suggestion, what are yours? Here is a thought...
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I have to speak in defense of Yoko Ono. First, the “let it be” documentary seems to me to communicate clearly that the dissolution of the Beatles is far more complicated than any assignation of responsibility to only one or another of the band mates. Second, Yoko made some compelling music. I think her three albums from the early to mid 70s are excellent and essential listening. Several subsequent recordings also deserve attention. Now, perfect songs. I love a lot of the previous suggestions. Here are several I think deserve mention as well: Nilsson, Driving Along Zombies, Tell Her No Bob Seger, Heavy Music; East Side Story Van Morrison, Madame George Jazz Butcher, Sweet Water Kinks, Well Respected Man Nico, These Days Thunderclap Newman, Something in the Air Miles Davis, In a Silent Way |
I have two. You should all recognize them by the opening lines:
“Hello darkness my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again” and “there must be some kind of way out of here, said the joker to the thief”
I have numerous versions by the songwriters and even more cover versions of each. Love them all.
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It's all John Lennon's fault. What was he thinking? |
@rdcollns +1 on SRV Little Wing! A couple of mine from the rock genre that have not been mentioned: Steely Dan-Dirty Work Dire Straits-Romeo & Juliet Todd Rundgren-Dust in the Wind Allmans-Dreams Dead-Morning Dew Alice in Chains-Nutshell
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Ha! Stephen Colbert asks in his silly Colbert Questionnaire "You can only listen to one song for the rest of your life; what is it?" Ringo Starr immediately said "Come Together;" John Batiste stopped himself after naming 3 or 4. I think perfect songs stand up to listening and interpretation by different artists. There are also songs that are perfect at different times because you are tuned in to the energy of that genre, but that don't stand up to time. I love this kind of post as it opens up my playlists to new great—if not perfect—music. Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! I'll ante up: Love Song by Elton John. I recently heard it by Melody Gardot and have not stopped playing it.
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the heading is called "ideal song" ... the lifestyle and moral character of this guy left much to be desired, but he apparently felt that this was the end - he gathered his last strength and squeezed out a bestseller (as if atonement) ...
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@vonharaland - ... and that's 'Search and Destroy'.... "I'm a street-walking cheetah with a heart full of napalm...." - Classic.... |
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@nkphoto --While I don't listen to a lot of jazz apart from Art Tatum, thanks for pointing us to this piece--I first heard it when i bought a trumpet for my son and a Sketches of Spain CD came with it, but after listening to this version i prefer it over Miles' version. Truly beautiful and Chet Baker's solo is sublime... |
@wyoboy Going to California +1
Concierto de Aranjuez - Jim Hall = 19+ minutes of pure bliss and getting lost in total beauty
Over 20 years ago I asked a friend and jazz guitarist for a recommendation of a jazz recording he really likes, as I was beginning to dip my toes into the genre. He pointed me to Jim Hall’s Concierto. Little did I know that this would become and remain one of my all-time favorite pieces of music of any genre. At the time, I had no idea who the accompanying players were either, apart from maybe Chet Baker. His solo at 9:15 is out of this world gorgeous - and frankly so are the others by Paul Desmond and Roland Hanna. Also on deck were Ron Carter (bass) and Steve Gadd (drums) and recorded was the whole affair in 1975 by RVG. |
Lot of good music above. Thanks.
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@wyoboy Spanish Moon +1 |
Several have said the "perfect song" is one you never get tired of hearing Mine: Spanish Moon--Little Feat Asking Around For You--Joe Bonamassa That's How Much I Feel: Ambrosia What? How the Heck did this sneak in here? Going to California--Zeppelin Old Love--Clapton Once and Future Carpenter--Avett Brothers Four Strong Winds--Neil Young That's How i Got to Memphis--Tom T. Hall I Was Young When I Left Home--Marcus Mumford's version Free (Including violin intro) Zac Brown Band |
Jane's Addiction Three Days, Then She Did... Joni Mitchell Edith and The Kingpin, Song For Sharon, Hejira Steely Dan Aja, Josie Fleetwood Mac Dreams, Sara I could go on but I won't. Those songs get a lot of play and, as well and being outstanding songs in their own right, they have associated memories attached that make them even more special to me. |
It was easier to list "the good songs" before I got my system to where it is today. Now, almost everything I stream, spin or put in a CD tray sounds at least very interesting, if not incredible. I never thought I'd be in revery over any country song, but there I am breaking down to Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me?". And, that I, a hard bop jazz enthusiast and classic R&B guy, would be swept away by Lucinda Williams. Her 2018 album, "Vanished Gardens" with Charles Lloyd have several songs on it that leave me transformed. So, more and more I'm grateful for this hobby. Having decent reproduction equipment allows me to explore music I would never have considered before. |
“Moon River” - Mancini/Mercer “Duchess” - Scott Walker ”Rubberband Man” - Bell/Creed ”Forget Me Nots” - Washington/Rushen/McFaddin ”Tecumsah Valley” - Van Zandt ”Two for the Road” - Mancini (I prefer the stunning instrumental version on the RCA ‘Legenday Performer Series’ LP - the one with the circular cut-out sleeve cover where he’s smiling and pointing at the camera in an avuncular way - to the vocal version with lyrics by Mercer) |
@bikeboy52 ...yeah, I've got to get a drop on 'im, or I'm absolutely...* 'ucked *L* |