Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix Dark Star - Grateful Dead Satisfaction - Rolling Stones God Save The Queen - Sex Pistols Horses - Patti Smith White Room - Cream A Salty Dog - Procul Harum Eight Miles High - the Byrd's Stolen Moments - Oliver Nelson
What is the epic song of a group?
I will start. I vote for Stairway to Heaven for Zep. Its grand with a great finish. I will throw in Salisbury by Uriah Heap. Ok lets see some posts of what you think is a groups masterpiece.
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Lady Fantasy - Camel Gates of Delerium - Yes Question - The Moody Blues Karn Evil 9 - ELP Nine Feet Underground - Caravan I Walk the Line- Johnny Cash Ripple - Grateful Dead Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd. Summer of 69 - Brian Adams Jungleland - Bruce Springsteen Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi Abbey Road Medley - The Beatles Someone Saved My Life Tonight - Elton John Italian Restaurant - Billy Joel Suppers Ready - Genesis I'd Love to Save the World - Ten Years After Desolation Row - Bob Dylan |
No offense to others posting about The Beatles, but for me it's got to be, A Day In The Life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usNsCeOV4GM |
Brownsville Station "Smokin’ in the Boy’s Room" REO Speedwagon "Ridin’ the Storm Out" Kansas "Dust in the Wind" Jackson Browne should be "These Days" but probably "Running on Empty" Gregg Allman "Midnight Rider" Thin Lizzy "Johnny the Fox" Warren Zevon "Warewolves of London" Foghat "Slow Ride" Eric Clapton "Layla" Steely Dan "Reelin’ in the Years" Doobie Brothers "Jesus is Just Alright" Neil Young.. simply because of radio play "Southern Man" or "Old Man" America "Ventura Highway" Joe Cocker "With a Little Help From my Friends" Sweet "Ballroom Blitz" Sniff n’ the Tears "Driver’s Seat" Walter Egan "Magnet & Steel" Dire Straits because of MTV "Money for Nothing" Pink Floyd "Money" Bob Seger "Night Moves" Grand Funk "We're An American Band" |
Janis Joplin "Me & Bobby McGee" Aretha Franklin "Respect" Bill Withers "Use Me" Otis Redding.... the above.... Isaac Hayes "Theme from Shaft" Peter Frampton "Do You Feel Like We Do" Peter Gabriel "Sledgehammer" T Rex "Bang a Gong" Mountain "Mississippi Queen" Ram Jam "Black Betty" I decided to forgo the major artists that have decades of output. (Where do you start?) |
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Obviously Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen possibly the best known Epic group song of all. A Day in the Life works fine for me for The Beatles as well. I’d also take Twist and Shout. Echoes by Pink Floyd. Graceland by Paul Simon Suspicious Minds by Elvis What’s Up? 4 Non Blondes Dream On Aerosmithh Back to Black - Amy Winehouse Ramblin Man Allman Brothers Just Between You and Me - April Wine |
The Beach Boys: "God Only Knows", written by Brian Wilson. Jimmy Ruffin: "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted", written by William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser, and James Dean. The Band: "The Weight", written by J.R. Robertson. The above are by far the most "majestic" Pop songs I’ve ever heard, on a par with Beethoven. Bob Dylan: "Like A Rolling Stone", written by Robert Zimmerman. Skeeter Davis: "The End Of The World", written by Arthur Kent and Sylvia Dee. Tom T. Hall: "That’s How I Got To Memphis", written by TTH. Also done really well by Buddy Miller. John Hiatt: "Lipstick Sunset", written by JH. Lucinda Williams: "West", written by LW. Richard Thompson: "Shoot Out The Lights", written by RT. Television: "Marquee Moon", written by Tom Verlaine. The Beatles: "Strawberry Fields Forever", written by John Lennon. The Beatles: "A Day In The Life", written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The Dwight Twilley Band: "I’m On Fire", written by DT. Emitt Rhodes: "Fresh As A Daisy", written by ER. Nick Lowe: "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love And Understanding", written by Declan Macmanus. |
Since we appear to be deviating from the criterion of "groups" that was stated in the OP, I’ll add the following to my previous response: "Both Sides Now" -- Judy Collins (written by Joni Mitchell, of course) (The original version, that was included in Judy's 1967 "Wildflowers" album and was released as a single in 1968, not the disappointing later version that is sometimes heard). A masterpiece, IMO. Regards, -- Al |
In no particular order.... Eagles - Hotel California Molly Hatchet- Gator Country Skynyrd- Free Bird Patsy Cline - Crazy Paul Simon - Late in the Evening Frank Sinatra - That's Life David Bromberg - Cocaine Blues Linda Ronstadt - Long Long Time Stuff - Do You Want Some of This? Doc Watson - Sadie Eris Clapton - Layla New Grass Revival - Lee Highway Blues Bobby Bland - Stormy Monday Blues Temptations - My Girl Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally Elton John- Take Me to the Pilot |
Talking Heads-Burning Down the HouseEagles-DesperadoRolling Stones-Ruby TuesdayBob Dylan-Lay Lady Lay Jethro Tull-Locomotive BreathPink Floyd-Us and ThemBeatles-Let It BeElvis-Jailhouse RockMoody Blues-Nights in White SatinSimon and Garfunkel-Scarborough FairPeter, Paul and Mary-Blowin' in the WindMamas and Papas-California Dreamin'Cars-DriveHeart-Crazy on YouPrince-When Doves CryDire Straights-Brothers in ArmsJudy Collins-Amazing GraceAretha-ThinkLinda Ronstadt-Rock Me on the WaterSteely Dan-Rickie Don't Lose That Number |
Ten Years After’s I’m Going Home at Woodstock is even more epic coming in at 11:24 on Youtube. Maybe the most epic of them all. Excellent sound quality. Headphones are recommended. https://youtu.be/bW5M5xljdCI |
My personal Musings on the subject..... +1 for Genesis, Suppers ReadyProcol Harum, Whiter shade of PaleSmall Faces, Itchykoo ParkThe Rolling Stones, Finger Print FilePatti Smith Group, WaveTodd Rundgren, Parallel LinesPink Floyd......Ok, everything they did.Traffic, Dear Mr. Fantasy (I know some will argue Low Spark but I dig Mr. Fantasy)Adrian Belew, I am what I amKing Crimson.....(Ok, lets not even go there at trying to guess.)Yes, "Siberian KhatruNeil Young, Old Man or A Man Needs a Maid or Cortez.....you pick.Andrew Newton, His version of Hallelujah (best I ever heard anywhere by anyone. Ever!)Genesis, Seven Stones.....wait, I already chose....Van Morrison......(all he has to do is open his mouth and it’s epic)Mark Knopfler, (see Van Morrison above but add guitar)Santana, Soul Sacrifice Live at Woodstock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqZceAQSJvc Speaking of Woodstock: Joni Mitchell, Woodstock performed live, what a voice! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aOGnVKWbwcSpeaking of voices, the woman with the four octave voice.....Phoebe Snow, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OxTVxGhHFMAllman Brothers Band, Melissa.....love this acoustic version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggeab0lKz2c Natalie Merchant, Um, well, if I had to choose then (hand over my eyes) Gulf of ArabyTori Amos, IciclesELO, Can’t get it out of my HeadThe Band, of course, The Weightetc.....etc.....etc..... |
I'm disappointed to see members mentioning not necessarily the most epic songs by a band, but rather the old, most popular hits that everyone knows by heart. I must agree with OP concerning Deep Purple and Child in Time. I think that would be their high water mark. Let's see, what else... Sway - Rolling Stones November Spawned a Monster - Morrissey Accidentally Like a Martyr - Warren Zevon Precious - The Pretenders I've Returned - Squeeze Junkhead - Alice In Chains Street Life - Roxy Music It's Over - Level 42 Untogether - Lush Adam and Eve - October Project I could think of a million more, but these are the first to come to mind. |
