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Dallas
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
 Posted - 06/10/2003 : 15:00:55
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some guys in my school were arguing about the greatest song, and one was sayin teen spirit and the other stairway to heaven. i just stayed out of it.
in your face, space coyote!! |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2003 : 15:28:00
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| I'd certainly nominate Stairway over Smells Like Teen Spirit. But then again, I wouldn't nominate either. |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2003 : 15:41:06
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| Ridiculous list. Best song? By what definition? Influence? Are they somehow rating the "quality" of a melody? I mean, the little survivor's on here are one thing, people just select their least favourite song of a particular bunch. How was this done? Here's a list of EVERY song recorded in the last 25 years. Pick your top 100. I suppose these lists are just for fun, but the songs they invariably leave out make them criminally flawed. I mean, Teen Spirit? Sure, being a Frank psycho makes me a little biased, but come on, how many times does someone have to say, "I wrote this song in attempt to write a song that sounds just like another band. This is a rip off." And it's a fine song, I have no problem with it other than the fact that is was nauseatingly overplayed. There are better songs ON THAT RECORD, let alone recorded in the last 25 years. |
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2003 : 21:39:00
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'Down Under' by Men At Work..... classic song and should be at least in the top ten!
War....... Its not fantastic |
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 05:37:59
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| The BEST song of ALL time has got to be 'Another Day In Paradise' by Phil Collins, hmmm...or maybe the Status Quo's 'Rocking All Over The World'. Franky could lesson a lesson or two from those boys. |
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 06:13:30
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er.. hope i dont upset anyone but thats a pretty shite list.
but hey - each to their own i guess. |
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 06:28:29
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Hey Bazza, I think you'll find that there's a bit of the old 'irony' going on in some of these postings. |
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blackpurse
= Cult of Ray =
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 06:33:45
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I hate all these TOP <number> <category/item> of the <timeframe/era> lists for all the reasons listed above. If you're going by anything other than concrete record sales, or other mathematic formula (similar to what Billboard/BMI/ASCAO) uses, it's totally subjective and really is a pale reflection of basiclly the TOP (selling) (category) of the (specific defined timefrema). It implies that "Beat It" is a great song because it sold the most. No, Beat It had a great package all around, the beat, the MARKETING, the nororiety of the singer and his production company, etc.
What is a great song? That which speaks to an individual and moves them, reflects their feelings, or acts as an adjunct. That which artistically freezes and thus preserves a moment, a feeling, etc. That which brings people together in some sort of commonality. The greatest songs are those which are in your heart.
These lists are such an argument starter, but I guess they do have value in that they prompt conversations such as these, that force us to really think about what we like and why we like it. |
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1602 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 06:38:48
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Originally posted by blackpurse
I hate all these TOP <number> <category/item> of the <timeframe/era> lists for all the reasons listed above. If you're going by anything other than concrete record sales, or other mathematic formula (similar to what Billboard/BMI/ASCAO) uses, it's totally subjective and really is a pale reflection of basiclly the TOP (selling) (category) of the (specific defined timefrema). It implies that "Beat It" is a great song because it sold the most. No, Beat It had a great package all around, the beat, the MARKETING, the nororiety of the singer and his production company, etc.
What is a great song? That which speaks to an individual and moves them, reflects their feelings, or acts as an adjunct. That which artistically freezes and thus preserves a moment, a feeling, etc. That which brings people together in some sort of commonality. The greatest songs are those which are in your heart.
These lists are such an argument starter, but I guess they do have value in that they prompt conversations such as these, that force us to really think about what we like and why we like it.
The best song in the last 25 years?
Color Me Badd's "I wanna Sex you up"
yes, gots to be. |
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 06:41:13
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quote:
Originally posted by Scarla O
Hey Bazza, I think you'll find that there's a bit of the old 'irony' going on in some of these postings.
oh shit! i thought you were all 80s children. haha.
thanks for pointing that out  |
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mun chien andalusia
= Quote Accumulator =
Italy
2139 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 08:11:43
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Tunnel Of Love by the Dire Straits gets my vote...
www.munchienandalusia.too.it |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 08:14:06
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top _____ of __________s are the dumbest lists ever. and its what vh1 lives on
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *
Uzbekistan
1013 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 12:22:08
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| Yep, another in a long line lame lists put together by those demographic wizards over at VH1. Just having Britny Spears on the list cancels out any relevance whatsoever. I count only 10 songs out of my collection, and maybe another 10 that I could listen to without having to undergo de-programming therapy. |
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1602 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 12:30:54
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Originally posted by Steak n Sabre
Yep, another in a long line lame lists put together by those demographic wizards over at VH1. Just having Britny Spears on the list cancels out any relevance whatsoever. I count only 10 songs out of my collection, and maybe another 10 that I could listen to without having to undergo de-programming therapy.
Plus, why would they interview Lee Ann Rimes about her opinions for the "I Love the 80's" series when she wasn't even born til 1980?
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 12:39:04
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| This is off topic here but did anyone see that new Jewel video. I think she should win the award for the biggest sellout of the last 25 years. |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 13:08:12
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| I was shocked and appalled, honestly. I was never a Jewel fan, but at least I respected her. That really made me sick, and she digusts me. Utterly pathetic, she is. If you want to sell records, make a good album. If you can't do that, don't make records. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 13:12:41
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Agreed,
I didn't mind her before, its not my thing but it totally worked for her. I just can't believe they actually brought out the firemen to hose her down. How cheesy.
You're right there is more to life than money, like honour and self-respect and knowing that not everyone is laughing at you behind your back! |
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 13:51:35
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| If you think the best thing about Jewel is her body, you have to applaud the new direction. |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2003 : 23:32:17
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| I vote Gay Bar by E6 as the best song in the last 25yrs!!! |
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Itchload
= Cult of Ray =
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2003 : 17:52:51
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| I will Walk 5 thousand Miles by the Proclaimers, easily. |
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marcusb
= Cult of Ray =
USA
308 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2003 : 02:46:49
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| Kokomo by the Beach Boys!.... not seriously. |
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Valhalla
- FB Fan -
Germany
80 Posts |
Posted - 06/27/2003 : 08:45:40
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I like "Slow Emotional Replay" from The The. It's a perfect melody.
Andre
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"Please tell my friends from outer space - I'll take this call from Valhalla." |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 06/27/2003 : 10:16:55
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| To quote Dave Letterman: It's an exhibition, not a competition. |
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