Author Topic: All time favourite song (Read 2379 times)

mr.bluesky · « **on:** April 22, 2021, 08:20:40 pm »

We have had topics on favourite films, television so taking note of a recent comment by Mr_Shins

What is your all time favourite song. You can only pick one. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be ? A song your never tired of hearing. (despite my avatar name it's not Mr.Bluesky by ELO) .
My choice would be Metallica and " Nothing else matters"

Liverpool · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2021, 08:45:45 pm »

The mystery of chess boxing by the Wu-tang Clan. Just a great track. 1st time I heard I was blown away by how good it was. Still stands the test of time some 28 years later.

The0neAnd0nly · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2021, 09:19:27 pm »

Quote from: Liverpool on April 22, 2021, 08:45:45 pm

The mystery of chess boxing by the Wu-tang Clan. Just a great track. 1st time I heard I was blown away by how good it was. Still stands the test of time some 28 years later.

Great choice. My favourite Wu-Tang song is probably Protect Ya Neck (Jump Off). It was the B side of their song Gravel Pit but preferred it much more 👍🏼

Hard to list one other song - I was trying to find my most played songs ever on Spotify but cant see it. Will have another look as might help influence my decision!

robsmith149 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 23, 2021, 12:05:55 am »

Nirvana - smells like teen spirit.

WARSZAWA16 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 23, 2021, 12:34:10 am »

I Want You - Bob Dylan

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Fac51 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2021, 02:09:32 am »

Impossible for me to pick only 1 ....sorry

Just have an eclectic taste in music

Dave33ws6 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2021, 02:54:46 am »

Chumbawumba - Tubthumping

Jumping Jack Flash · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2021, 06:52:48 am »

I could list a top ten but even that would be difficult.

alabama1 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2021, 08:13:24 am »

Won't get fooled again, The Who.

Podger · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2021, 08:38:25 am »

Walking in Memphis Mark Cohn.

The Film Director · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2021, 08:38:43 am »

Quote from: WARSZAWA16 on April 23, 2021, 12:34:10 am

I Want You - Bob Dylan

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Good call. If you're into Dylan have you seen the Todd Haynes film, an unconventional Dylan 'biopic', I'm Not There (not trying to derail the thread!)? I Want You features in a brilliant sequence.

In answer to the OP request, it's impossible, but I was listening to Bowie's Cygnet Committee this morning, so that'll do for a start.

Saturn5 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 23, 2021, 09:37:48 am »

Leather and Lace - Stevie Nicks in a duet with Don Henley.

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mr.bluesky · « **Reply #12 on:** April 23, 2021, 09:50:05 am »

Quote from: alabama1 on April 23, 2021, 08:13:24 am

Won't get fooled again, The Who.

a great song especially the extended album version.

catweazle · « **Reply #13 on:** April 23, 2021, 11:34:56 am »

Any one of the 378 on my iPod.

CoolTiger · « **Reply #14 on:** April 23, 2021, 11:49:39 am »

Quote from: catweazle on April 23, 2021, 11:34:56 am

Any one of the 378 on my iPod.

Never heard of this one. Who is it by?

I'll grab m'coat..

mikecee · « **Reply #15 on:** April 23, 2021, 02:26:12 pm »

Where's me jumper, Sultans of ping fc.

scutty brown · « **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2021, 07:08:15 pm »

Starless

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winkywanky · « **Reply #17 on:** April 23, 2021, 07:31:53 pm »

Quote from: scutty brown on April 23, 2021, 07:08:15 pm

Starless

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Damn, I would've posted that!

This one is right up there for me too: External Link/Members Only

scutty brown · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2021, 07:47:47 pm »

Quote from: scutty brown on April 23, 2021, 07:08:15 pm

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just for completeness, an early version with Dave Cross
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Kool Keef · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2021, 07:50:03 pm »

Very hard to pick just one, can change daily, right now I would say, Many Rivers To Cross by Jimmy Cliff or Into The Mystic by Van Morrison or maybe Uncertain Smile by The The for Jools Holland's brilliant piano as much as anything.

standardpostage · « **Reply #20 on:** April 24, 2021, 07:22:25 am »

Sloop John B.

By the Beachboys.

Davey Dykes · « **Reply #21 on:** April 24, 2021, 08:08:57 am »

Put a gun to my head and I'd likely come down on the side of Loaded - Primal Scream.

But that could change again tomorrow.

Ghost89 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 24, 2021, 12:12:37 pm »

Thunderstruck by AC/DC. should have instructions to be only played loud.

Jumping Jack Flash · « **Reply #23 on:** April 24, 2021, 12:34:37 pm »

It would have to come down to favourite songs by genre.

So, for example soul would be Try a Little Tenderness by Otis Redding

Rock would be All Along The Watchtower by Hendrix

Gordon Bennett · « **Reply #24 on:** April 27, 2021, 05:22:02 pm »

It's nonsense to say "it's impossible to pick one"... get a grip and pick one and stop being precious!

Pretend I have a gun at your head and I'm going to blow your brains out if you don't tell me a song right now. Or, you're about to die but you have time to hear one song before you snuff it.

See? It's entirely possible to pick one song if you focus and stop worrying about looking cool and outré.

Anyway, Complete Control by The Clash for me.

Jonestown · « **Reply #25 on:** April 27, 2021, 05:52:59 pm »

Quote from: Gordon Bennett on April 27, 2021, 05:22:02 pm

I'm going to blow your brains out if you don't tell me a song right now...............

Ok, just don't shoot me please, Bob Dylan's Desolation Row, will that do ?

winkywanky · « **Reply #26 on:** April 27, 2021, 07:20:21 pm »

Quote from: Gordon Bennett on April 27, 2021, 05:22:02 pm

It's nonsense to say "it's impossible to pick one"... get a grip and pick one and stop being precious!

Pretend I have a gun at your head and I'm going to blow your brains out if you don't tell me a song right now. Or, you're about to die but you have time to hear one song before you snuff it.

See? It's entirely possible to pick one song if you focus and stop worrying about looking cool and outré.

Anyway, Complete Control by The Clash for me.

...yes, but are you sure you didn't mean White Man in Hammersmith Palais? See, you did didn't you? BANG!!!

HighlyMotivated · « **Reply #27 on:** April 27, 2021, 07:20:55 pm »

Fleetwood Mac - Rhiannon

Sparta Prada · « **Reply #28 on:** April 27, 2021, 10:48:12 pm »

Favourite song probably changes frequently but the one song that is always up there for me is A Day In The Life by The Beatles.

Stevelondon · « **Reply #29 on:** May 01, 2021, 10:09:52 pm »

Too many to choose from.

Freebird.......... Lynyrd Skynyrd. .

freeze44 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 01, 2021, 10:48:23 pm »

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Quote from: alabama1 on April 23, 2021, 08:13:24 am

Won't get fooled again, The Who.

great song

freeze44 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 01, 2021, 10:57:09 pm »

I am the resurrection Stone Roses

sparkus · « **Reply #32 on:** May 01, 2021, 11:03:24 pm »

Quote from: mikecee on April 23, 2021, 02:26:12 pm

Where's me jumper, Sultans of ping fc.

Quite niche to say the least and I doubt it'd scrape my top 100 but this would be popular with some on here: External Link/Members Only

sparkus · « **Reply #33 on:** May 01, 2021, 11:05:14 pm »

Quote from: Ghost89 on April 24, 2021, 12:12:37 pm

Thunderstruck by AC/DC. should have instructions to be only played loud.

'Back in Black', purely for the intro.

I'd be hard pushed to pick a Maiden song though, would need a top 10.

Head1 · « **Reply #34 on:** May 01, 2021, 11:39:07 pm »

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stampjones · « **Reply #35 on:** May 02, 2021, 12:00:16 am »

Changes a lot tbh.
Right now its Im a Realist by The Cribs

mr small · « **Reply #36 on:** May 02, 2021, 02:14:04 am »

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Thephoenix · « **Reply #37 on:** May 02, 2021, 05:47:31 am »

Growing up in the same era and places frequented by The Beatles in their early days of church halls and community centres, there are so many of their songs and legacy to pick from.
I suppose my favourite is 'Let it Be', as it reminds me of the group breaking up, and I identify with the lyrics.

Having said that, as my music tastes are so varied, I'd have to say it depends on my mood.

Exile · « **Reply #38 on:** May 02, 2021, 03:06:42 pm »

Any LB one.

This one a current favourite.

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boardyhell · « **Reply #39 on:** May 02, 2021, 11:06:17 pm »

have i told you that i love you by van morrison

chrishornx · « **Reply #40 on:** May 02, 2021, 11:12:20 pm »

Quote from: boardyhell on May 02, 2021, 11:06:17 pm

have i told you *that i love you by van morrison

*Lately !!!

Happiness · « **Reply #41 on:** January 02, 2023, 08:25:13 am »

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I realised you'd made this after I made mine. Hence the bump on this thread, rather than mine
(Hans Zimmer - Time - Instrumental Core Remix)

edit: you mentioned your thread in mine. I know it warns against bumps. But it seemed to make more sense to post here after I actually worked out how to find this thread. Hope this is ok mods + admins

FLYING BLUE · « **Reply #42 on:** January 02, 2023, 11:03:16 am »

In the court of the crimson king - King Crimson

DastardlyDick · « **Reply #43 on:** January 02, 2023, 09:29:38 pm »

Neil Young - Rockin' in the Free World

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and the man himself:-

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scutty brown · « **Reply #44 on:** January 02, 2023, 10:40:41 pm »

Quote from: FLYING BLUE on January 02, 2023, 11:03:16 am

In the court of the crimson king - King Crimson

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timsussex · « **Reply #45 on:** January 03, 2023, 12:44:06 am »

I watched this actual performance live in London and the review in the Guardian the next day said that it said

"I gave this song to the world but its still MINE "

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oh and its one of the most covered modern songs

FLYING BLUE · « **Reply #46 on:** January 03, 2023, 11:10:42 am »

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mikecee · « **Reply #47 on:** January 03, 2023, 01:29:03 pm »

Quote from: Ghost89 on April 24, 2021, 12:12:37 pm

Thunderstruck by AC/DC. should have instructions to be only played loud.

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Live at River Plate. Crowd reaction at 1.57 is amazing.

pbrown355 · « **Reply #48 on:** January 03, 2023, 08:45:05 pm »

Just my Imagination The Temptations
If you put that gun to my head tomorrow you'll get a different answer. (Unless you shoot me today)

ppunterr · « **Reply #49 on:** January 04, 2023, 12:08:39 am »

Marillion - Kayleigh (on repeat since 1985)

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Author Topic: All time favourite song (Read 2379 times)