- "God Only Knows", written by Brain Wilson (music) and Tony Asher (lyrics), recorded by The Beach Boys (and found on their Pet Sounds album). Paul McCartney stated he considers it the greatest song ever written. It is included in solo piano form on Brian's upcoming At My Piano album. Very unique and sophisticated chord progression (far above what his peers in Rock 'n' Roll were capable of composing in 1965, or for that matter now), great melody and vocal harmonies.
- "What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted", written by William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser, and James Dean, originally recorded by Jimmy Ruffin (also in a fantastic rendition by Joan Osborne in the tribute movie to the Funk Brothers, Motown's house band). Superb chord progression and melody, killer chorus. James Jamerson Jr.'s as always fantastic bass playing, in this song employing wonderful use of inversion.
- "The Weight", written by J.R. Robertson, recorded by The Band (and covered by hundreds of others). A great, great song, performed by imo the best self-contained musical group (music and lyrics written by, played by, and sung by group members) in the entire history of Rock 'n' Roll.
The feel The Band creates in this song is SO deep, SO soulful. Great lead vocal by Levon Helm (with the "Crazy Chester" verse sung by Rick Danko), superb 3-part harmony singing by Levon, Rick, and Richard Manuel. Fantastic, musical piano playing by Richard. Levon's incredible drumming on this song (it changed my concept of what "good" drumming is) caught the ear of many pro players, including Jim Keltner, a huge fan of Levon's.
- "No Time To Cry", written and recorded by Iris Dement. If this song doesn't bring you to tears (especially the final verse), I pity you. I first heard of Iris from Merle Haggard, who recorded this song in an only good version. A frequent collaborator of John Prine's, and a wonderful live performer. If you get the chance, hear her on stage.
Your Lady - John Coltrane Two Lines - Weather Report You Know, You Know - Mahavishnu Orchestra Status Seeking - Eric Dolphy, Booker Ervin, Mal Waldron, Ron Carter
College age, Industrial Disease by Dire Straits. After resurrecting vinyl in my theater room two years ago, Another Mans Woman by Atlanta Rhythm Section. I'm a sucker for the bass solo on the latter piece.
I turn 70 this month, and I’ve probably played ‘Uncle John’s Band’ more than any other individual song, but Little Feat ‘All That You Dream’, and Hendrix ‘Hey Baby’ come close. So does ‘Cut Across Shorty’ by Rod Stewart.
+1 funeral for a friend/ love lies bleeding . One of the best songs ever recorded ! Time by Pink Floyd , they really knew how to record feeling of infinite space..
The Sting version of Little Wing. They have the skins pulled so tight on those drums I'm surprised they didn't break and the sax solo by Branford Marsalis is ethereal.
I'm Having a Riot asking Alexa to play all these FAV'S...Mine is either WHEN YOU WALK IN THE ROOM by Karla Bonoff ..I get the goosebumps and alternate Is one of Mark Knopflers QUALITY SHOE !!
Singling out just 1 is very much "a complete impossibility", like the girl in Herman’s Hermits’ "A Must To Avoid" perhaps. In the spirit of some of the great ’deep tracks’ you have selected here I will nonetheless offer up the Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ performance of "You Wreck Me", included on a "Live In Chicago" recording released just after Petty’s passing. It has a distinctly wistful feel to what is essentially a rocker. Outstanding contributions are made by Campbell and Tench. Now, if I was to attempt a Top 10, I could slot in...
2. Randy Newman’s "Last Night I Had A Dream" from his 1972 Sail Away LP
3. The late great Warren Zevon’s "Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner" from Excitable Boy (1978)
4. "She Comes In Colors" from the 1967 Love LP, Da Capo
5. Steely Dan’s "Any Major Dude" from Pretzel Logic (1974)
6. "Hypnotized" by Fleetwood Mac from the 1973 LP Mystery To Me
7. "Skateaway" - Dire Straits (Making Movies, 1980)
8. "She Has Funny Cars" - Jefferson Airplane (Surrealistic Pillow, 1967)
9. Muddy Waters’ "Good Morning School Girl" on the 1964 Folk Singer LP from Mobile Fidelity
10. The 1986 Chris Isaak recording of "You Owe Me Some Kind Of Love" from the album, Chris Isaak
And now, a shout out to the following picks coming out of this thread:
"Last Chance Texaco" (and how about "Love Junkyard?")
"Witchwood" (Strawbs cuts got good coverage on WNEW-FM, New York, early 70’s)
"Green River" ('Bayou' at its best)
"Cheyenne" (Clint Walker as the phlegmatic Cheyenne Brody). The TV Western trilogy included Sugarfoot (Will Hutchins) and Bronco Lane (Ty Hardin)
"Let No Man Steal Your Thyme" (Agree with you on Jacquie McShee. I have the song on a decently recorded compilation ("Early Classics") from the Shanachie label)
"Bop Till You Drop" (1979 release from Ry - his parents could have named him "Wry" - Cooder, featuring the sarcastic "Down In Hollywood" - "they’ll drag you right out of your car, and literally kick your ass")
"The Nightfly" (..."with jazz and conversation, from the foot of Mount Belzoni." Fagen, the ’Man from Bard’, the ’Prince of Pallor’, the once accidental tourist of Annandale On The Hudson, is the embodiment of that gaunt, chain smoking late night DJ)
"In The Gallery" (So many good ones to choose from off that LP and off Communique)
Wow, so many to choose from. The last chance texaco Sweet Judy blue eyes Angry Eyes I’m loosing you, Get Ready and I just want to celebrate to many Elton John to list take five Something
Years back in my twenties l had a buddy over and he had too many beers while listening to my stereo rig and he passed out in front of my speakers So first thing in the morning l quietly put on Pink Floyd's song Time and really cranked the volume When the clocks started going off, he must leaped up 5 feet in the air!! Me bad?? Anyway l would have to say the song l've played the most would be Comfortabley Numb by Pink Floyd
Best back-to-back live guitar solos ever recorded. Duane and Dickey--just wow. Play them LOUD on Maggies with great Audio Research gear.
Saw them play live from the side of the stage in 1972 with my band playing between their sets (college). Duane lived in another universe when he was playing from what I observed.
There can't be just one. Through the Barricades - Spandau Ballet 1983 - Jimi Hendrix Today - Jefferson Airplane Cold Brains - Beck Creepin' Midnight - Seatrain
*the blues brothers- briefcase full of blues *jean michel jarre- oxygene *CSO/reiner- scheherazade *CC and the lost planet airmen- lost in the ozone *ry cooder -bop 'til you drop *donald fagen- the nightfly
Let No Man Steal Your Thyme, Pentangle, 1st cut on their 1st album. I love British Folk/Rock although this is more Folk/Jazz. The group is great. Jacqui McShee is a marvelous lead singer and the recording is excellent(as long as you don't have the American Warner Brothers remastering which shows how much bad masteru=ing can destroy an excellent recording). I love the music and the performance and it quickly tells me if I'm going to like the performance of an audio system.
I don't listen to it that much because it wrenches my soul, Priscilla Herdman singing 'And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda' a song about the World War 1 battle of Gallipoli and the strongest anti war song I've ever heard. The horror depicted on the song is magnified by the contrast of the story with Herdman's beautiful voice singing in a straight forward manner. The contrast can be simply chilling.
Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy - Elton John
The first vinyl I bought with my own money. 1975. New vinyl, of course, with the original jacket and inserts, including the one sheet to join his fan club.
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