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The Most Philosophical Song You Ever Heard
California - Dreams So Real"California falls in the sea,that's when she said she'd come back to me." 
The Most Philosophical Song You Ever Heard
First off, great topic MC. I find a lot of the songs mentioned walk a fine line between being "observational" about the human condition versus being philosophical about it, although sometimes both will happen within the same song. Both perspective... 
The Most Philosophical Song You Ever Heard
My Head Is My Only House, Except When It Rains - Captain BeefheartThese Days - Jackson BrowneAlone But Not Alone - Rodney Crowell+ 1 on "Working Class Hero" (Marianne Faithfull version) 
The Most Philosophical Song You Ever Heard
Ooh La La - Faces"I wish that I knew what I know now...." 
Help wanted spending money and improving my system.
+1 @oregonpapa Try as many tweaks as you can (based on your budget, space and patience level) before making such a big decision, otherwise you risk "throwing out the baby with bathwater."Personally I tried a similar do it yourself solution for con... 
If there’s an audiophile exit ramp, this ain’t it…
Most of us chase the dragon with varying degrees of intensity; and, we all have to deal with that in our own way. The main question is do you have the discipline to control this; or, do you let life circumstance (spouse, retirement, job loss, medi... 
Critical listening and altered states
There is a special place for any music that can give me an adrenaline rush; but, there is a cherished (perhaps even sacred) place for any music that can give me goose bumps, regardless of whatever equipment that I was listening to at the time. How... 
Who will soon be going to a live concert?
I saw King Crimson a few weeks ago. It was my first concert in 2 1/2 years. I'm glad it was an outdoor show that was only around 75% capacity. 
Are all amps being built wrong?
When I was doing some research, I came across a comment in one of the Coda related Audiogon threads that states Coda makes the Sanders Magtech amp; but, Sanders than tweaks it for use on their ESL speakers. 
RMAF 2021 Cancelled
I've been meaning to read the book "Predictably Irrational." Thanks for the reminder!  
What are your top 5 Billboard top 10 songs of the 1970"s?
Drivers Seat - Sniff N' The Tears 
What are your top 5 Billboard top 10 songs of the 1970"s?
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get - The Dramatics 
What are your top 5 Billboard top 10 songs of the 1970"s?
These don't meet the OP's criteria; but, they probably should have: You Got Me Anyway - Sutherland BrothersI'll Be The One - BadfingerDirty Work - Steely DanPlanet Queen - T RexI'm On Fire - Dwight Twilley BandPretty Lady - LighthouseUntil You ... 
What are your top 5 Billboard top 10 songs of the 1970"s?
These five probably meet all of the OP's criteria:Venus - Shocking BlueTighter and Tighter - Alive and KickingI'll Take You There - Staple SingersInner City Blues - Marvin GayePapa Was a Rolling Stone (long version) - Temptations 
Considering a POSSIBLE replacement for speakers. Opinions?
There's a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 300's listed on Audiogon for $1,049 (which is a great price); however, it is for local pickup only. But, he is in Phoenix, which should be doable from your location in Dallas. Good luck on your quest!