Mr Rhode Island Red Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I was just thinking today about what is really the best song of all time. When you think about it, all the modern songs on the radio today have no depth. They have a catchy melody alright, but they just aren't memorable. So I thought back to days gone by, (pre 2000) and finally decided that in my opinion, the best song of all time has to be either: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen or Don't Stop me Now by Queen So what do all ye omleteers think yourselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Daydream Believer - The Monkees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Really difficult to decide as it changes over time, but it would probably be one of: Teenage kicks The Undertones London calling The Clash Invisible Sun Police Sisters are doing it for themselves Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox But I suspect another 60secs thought would come up with others I may even prefer to those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 This may sound strange but I love Spirit In The Sky by Norman Greenbaum. I have told my family that I want it played LOUD at my funeral. I do have many other favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Roberta Flack – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Tough question I don't think I'd ever be able to say what the best song is, although I know what you mean about Bohemian Rhapsody - it was awesome at the time, the TOTP video, my grand-dad liked it and I liked it aged 10 or something! But the one I'd be saving when I'm on Desert Island Discs will be Nina Simone singing Summertime My favourite 'pop' tune is probably Wonderwall because it has really good memories - my 4 best male friends linked arms around NYE, as we 4 couples walked across the fields under the stars, going to the pub, and they just belted it out into the frosty air, no houses within sight. Luckily they can sing But my favourite song that I like purely because I like it is 'A Forest' by The Cure Its never going to make 'Best Song' though - its such a personal thing isn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Well mines a wierd one, as I love Musicals. So mine is ' Tomorrow' from Annie. I like it because it is positive & when you're a bit ugh - I do think that tomorrow will be a better day. Plus I have the album of Annie & the instrumental prelude always reduces me to tears. It just tugs at the heart strings, because it reminds me of my Grandad. He was a well known trumpet player in Cheshire - hence us being a musical family. Any orchestral music just makes me go cold. Oh & War of The Worlds I really like too! I also like a lot of Barry Manilow music - Only the music though, not him. It's mainly because I like the words & the orchestral build of his songs. Other favourites are The Magic Flute & Eine Kleine Nacht musik, by Mozart. I have very very varied tastes. I think heavy metal is the only music I don't like. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 But my favourite song that I like purely because I like it is 'A Forest' by The Cure Its never going to make 'Best Song' though - its such a personal thing isn't it Ditto - I would say A Forest is my all time fave song I specially love listening to the album version with the intro before it. Really builds up the mood. I do have other loves, but this one still hits the spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Nimrod is for me the most emotive piece of music. I have it on my ipod and whatever I am doing when it comes on, it stops me and gives me time to think. It is an important piece of music for me. There is a bit of music from La Ronda (something like that and I think its by Puccini) which is in Room with a View, which I love more than anything. Then again - Life on Mars, David Bowie - wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Oh gosh..this is such a tough one.... I agree with you Mr Rhode Island Red about some "pop" songs but not all popular music....... As others have said though, my favourites really depend on the memories they bring back rather than for the quality of the music... So my first choice would have to be Amigos by Santana...which brings back memories of whizzing round Rome in a Fiat 500 with my bf when we were young and giddy.. And then it's a close second between No Woman No Cry,(Bob Marley) and Famous Blue Raincoat (Leonard Cohen..but I like Jennifer Warnes version the best!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 But my favourite song that I like purely because I like it is 'A Forest' by The Cure Its never going to make 'Best Song' though - its such a personal thing isn't it Ditto - I would say A Forest is my all time fave song I specially love listening to the album version with the intro before it. Really builds up the mood. I do have other loves, but this one still hits the spot I never thought I'd find somebody else who likes this as much as I do I wonder if we are from the same vintage My brother had the excellent idea of making up a CD to give to his son when he was 18 of music from all the family which was important to them at around the same age - this was my choice, but I don't think my nephew was the least bit impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I love far too may songs,both modern & old,to have one stand out favourite. It is also mood dependant 'Moon River' would be up there, along with Gershwins 'Rhapsody in Blue', & 'Fly me to the Moon' by Sinatra. But so would 'One day Like This' by Elbow, 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' by Israel Karmakawiwo'ole , '5 Years Time' by Noah & The Whale, 'No Surprises' by Radiohead, 'Nightswimming' by REM, 'Don't look back into the Sun' by The Libertines, & 'Seven nation Army' by The White Stripes.............................to mention but a few! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 More than a feeling - Boston (played very loud in the Defender) Followed by ..... Picture of you - The Cure Halo - Texas Cream - Prince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Probably You Got The Love - Candy Staton (reminds me of being a girl in the 80's when I was 'the thing' ) or I've got you under my skin - Frank Sinatra, applying to OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Have you seen her by the Chi Lites, makes me sob every time I here it. Also Puppy Love by Donny (hangs head in shame) Scarey as I think I am goin back 35+ years, but it reminds me of happy times, me being a teenager and both my mum and dad being alive. My taste in music has changed rather since then, but those 2 get me every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 This may sound strange but I love Spirit In The Sky by Norman Greenbaum. I have told my family that I want it played LOUD at my funeral. I do have many other favourites. That's my my mums fave too & she wants it played at her funeral I can't think of any one specific song I love above all others. There's loads, but I'm completely rubbish at remembering song titles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 More than a feeling - Boston (played very loud in the Defender) You'd have it loud to hear it in a Defender! Mine change all the time... at the moment it's a toss up between Wichita Linesman by Glenn Campbell and Gotten by Adam Levine/Slash. Currently listening to Need You Now by Lady Antebellum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NannyOgg Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Bob Marley - Redemtion Song...powerful, thought provoking lyrics written from the heart Maxi Priest - Close To You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I love Queen to Up there for me though have to be Paranoid Android - Radiohead, it's such a brilliantly clever bit of music, Love Cats - The Cure, reminds me of my youth!! and Lovely Day - Bill Withers, which was one of my wedding songs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee1965 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Has to be, Don't Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 More than a feeling - Boston (played very loud in the Defender) You'd have it loud to hear it in a Defender! When I read the Dogmother's post I thought exactly the same thing. You can't do anything quietly in a Defender Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Here Comes The Sun - Beatles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Kitty Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Suspicious Minds - Elvis Followed by.... I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - Dusty Springfield Help Yourself - Tom Jones .......Hubby despairs of my taste in music! I was born in the wrong era!....I should have been a 60's gal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 (edited) Too difficult to answer in a single song!! I have such diverse tastes. I agree mood and moment dependent. Four that always stop me in my tracks thought are Pachabel's Canon; Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd; The Theme from Schindler's List and Street Spirit -Radiohead Edited April 8, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Barbara Streisand - What kinda fool. Her voice is amazing so really any of her songs! Same goes for Celine Dion...I love her voice. Bohemian Rhapsody is an absolute classic and piece of art. My brother used to play it all the time when he came home on leave and sing at the top of his voice with his head phones on!! he couldn't sing!! Very fond memories Pachabel's Canon is another of my favorites as is 'Bring him home' from the musical Les Miserables. I'll stop there before I get my box of 7" singles out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
