Sympathy for the Devil. Loved it the first time I ever heard it, and still do.
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[Music] Your Number One best song of all time, Just One
- Thread starter Uncle Spielberg
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Something - The Beatles
Tomorrow I could easily say something else though, and again the following day.
Tomorrow I could easily say something else though, and again the following day.
Cotton Socks
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- Feb 20, 2017
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That's why I could never answer the op's question. So many different songs have various emotional meanings to me across a lot of genres, it would be impossible to pick one. It would take a big effort to get it under a top 50.
Not THE greatest song in the world, technically, lyrically or musically, but my greatest song to raise my mood, invigorate me and get me off of my arse and pushing forward with what needs doing.
Uncle Spielberg
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The vibe i get from let down is a loss of hope and people. It is certainly very powerful
Peacehaven Wild Kids
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This has been my most played on Spotify two years on the bounce
Beach Hut
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Thieves Like Us - New Order
METALMICKY
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- Jan 30, 2004
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Quite possibly this one. Structurally superb it has a unique intro, verse-pre-chorus-chorus sections, a bridge, and a long instrumental section. In particular the bridge breakdown is superb with the two part harmony. What also takes it to the next level is the extensive use of down picking by the iron wrist of James Hetfield. It just doesn't sound the same with alternate picking.
The version below is even more astonishing as it's played in a monsoon at Citeh's Etihad stadium and barely a bum note in sight.
Ooooh, this is a great thread. So much joy packed away in here.
Of those mentioned already, I love Echoes and Five Years. Just adore them.
But for me, and this is a purely personal thing, it has to be this. Been lucky enough to see it live three times, the last two with my daughter, who was only two years old when it was released and used to have to put up with me playing it far too loud in the car while I drove her round the streets of Delhi. Each time I’ve seen it, I’ve been on the spectrum between light weep and sobbing.
Already got my ticket to see it a fourth time at Sheffield at Tramlines this year.
Earmarked as my funeral song, which isn’t morbid at all. It’s perfectly thought out. It’s never played on the radio EVER. You have to seek it out, which means it will never sneak up on unsuspecting souls and upset them after I’m gone.
Of those mentioned already, I love Echoes and Five Years. Just adore them.
But for me, and this is a purely personal thing, it has to be this. Been lucky enough to see it live three times, the last two with my daughter, who was only two years old when it was released and used to have to put up with me playing it far too loud in the car while I drove her round the streets of Delhi. Each time I’ve seen it, I’ve been on the spectrum between light weep and sobbing.
Already got my ticket to see it a fourth time at Sheffield at Tramlines this year.
Earmarked as my funeral song, which isn’t morbid at all. It’s perfectly thought out. It’s never played on the radio EVER. You have to seek it out, which means it will never sneak up on unsuspecting souls and upset them after I’m gone.
Uh_huh_him
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- Sep 28, 2011
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Today it's this
- Apr 19, 2018
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I’ve been coming back to this over and over again for years. Songwriting perfection, memories of people and places and moments, my favourite song off my favourite album. Possibly the only song by anyone that I’ve never had a moment of being bored of.
- Nov 15, 2006
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I have no idea how many times I’ve heard this song, must be somewhere in the thousands but it still sounds as fresh to me as it did when I first heard it. Most songs bore me to tears when I‘ve heard them repeatedly, not this one
This possibly my favourite version based on how many of my musical heroes are on it
This possibly my favourite version based on how many of my musical heroes are on it
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pay no mind
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- Jun 15, 2024
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As others have said, impossible to come up with just one. How am I to choose between Hey Jude and Sweet Caroline?
Comrade Sam
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Just perfect.
5Ways Gull
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Finest Worksong - REM
schmunk
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Nirvana's best song, IMO.
