What are your top 1-5 favorite well recorded songs?

As I upgrade components, I always strive to find more and more songs and artists that have excellent recording quality. There is no greater feeling than finding that perfect song that just makes your speakers sing. I know there are thousands of songs that I have yet to discover and therefore I want to explore what my fellow music listeners use as their 'reference songs', so to speak.

For this forum, post your favorite 1-5 song names, the artist name, and a brief description of why you like this particular song and/or artist. I will begin the process.

1. 'September In Montreal' by Anne Bisson (the studio version that starts with the piano). Pretty much a near perfect recording with one of the blackest/quietest backgrounds I have ever heard.

2. 'Window' by Gogo Penguin. Excellent and extremely well recorded. The double bass is so unique and the clearness/timing is unlike anything else. Same goes for the piano and drummer.

3. 'Funk Joint' by Marcus Miller. One of my favorite songs to listen to and show people. Well recorded and one of best songs Marcus has ever made IMHO.

4. 'Skylark' by Renee Olstead. Her voice is so well recorded and the imaging is outstanding. The double bass and the piano have some of the best dynamics I've ever heard.

5. 'Ride Across the River' by Dire Straits. This song is a classic. The bass line is simple, but sounds great and the drums have a great punch to them. The guitar is well recorded and the singer fits the music perfectly.