OGTEleven Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Do you have a song you love and consider to be an all time great a la Stairway to Heaven or the like? It would be a song where maybe people would say "I've heard that", but that is not super famous or considered an all time great? I think there are a lot of songs in that category. The one I'll link below has just about everything a song could have and you'll barely ever hear it on radio or hear it discussed. I'm guessing most of you have heard it but haven't heard it in quite a while. I doubt it appears on any published "greatest songs of all time" list (but I think it should). Post yours. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 23 minutes ago, OGTEleven said: Do you have a song you love and consider to be an all time great a la Stairway to Heaven or the like? It would be a song where maybe people would say "I've heard that", but that is not super famous or considered an all time great? I think there are a lot of songs in that category. The one I'll link below has just about everything a song could have and you'll barely ever hear it on radio or hear it discussed. I'm guessing most of you have heard it but haven't heard it in quite a while. I doubt it appears on any published "greatest songs of all time" list (but I think it should). Post yours. I ALWAYS love when Traffic gets a shout out. Easily one of my favorite bands of all time and I think they were one of the best, ever. NICE POST, DUDE!!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Anything by John Mayer gets my vote. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Over the many years of listening to this song, I find myself feeling more and more that is, indeed, an all-time great tune. 1 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Pretty much any Genesis song with Peter Gabriel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 3 hours ago, OGTEleven said: Do you have a song you love and consider to be an all time great a la Stairway to Heaven or the like? It would be a song where maybe people would say "I've heard that", but that is not super famous or considered an all time great? I think there are a lot of songs in that category. The one I'll link below has just about everything a song could have and you'll barely ever hear it on radio or hear it discussed. I'm guessing most of you have heard it but haven't heard it in quite a while. I doubt it appears on any published "greatest songs of all time" list (but I think it should). Post yours. For that matter, how often did you hear 'The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys' played? The full 11+ minute studio version? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 cause I heard it today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 One of my favorites (and many who like Billy Joel). Underrated classic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Should have been a well known song, but Morrisey refused to put lyrics to it, and in my opinion, that was the way to go leaving it as in instrumental.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Two of my favorite "non-radio" songs from my all-time favorite album: First, an instrumental "overture," of sorts: And then a rocker with vocals: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 A cover but a heater. Whole album is criminally underrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 These two might be unrecognized just bc they are at the end of their respective albums. But CCRs Long as I can see the light and Rolling Stones Moonlight Mile are classics and great ways to wrap up the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Weezer - Only in Dreams Terry Reid - Seed of Memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 It's an absolute travesty that so little of this band's early live stuff was documented. This is kind of a goofy song on the surface, but what an amazing showcase for a live performance. Not saying this outpaces the peak of My Generation off 'Live at Leeds', but as one performance from one night of an almost unknown song... holy hedes, what a frickin live band: 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gugny Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 14 hours ago, BringBackFergy said: One of my favorites (and many who like Billy Joel). Underrated classic. I know you and I have discussed this, but I highly recommend, "Songs in the Attic," which is a compilation of live recordings of Billy Joel's earlier material - including the song you posted. I bought that album when I was about 10 years old and it's STILL a go-to for me. Never gets old. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_in_the_Attic Side one "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)" – 5:05 Performed June 24, 1980, at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY "Summer, Highland Falls" – 3:03 Performed July 23, 1980, at The Bayou, Washington, D.C. "Streetlife Serenader" – 5:17 Performed July 20, 1980, at St. Paul Civic Center, St. Paul, MN "Los Angelenos" – 3:48 Performed July 10, 1980, at Toad's Place, New Haven, CT "She's Got a Way" – 3:00 Performed June 1980 at Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA "Everybody Loves You Now" - 3:08 Performed July 23, 1980, at The Bayou, Washington, D.C. Side two "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" – 4:25 Performed July 14, 1980, at Milwaukee Arena, Milwaukee, WI "Captain Jack" – 7:16 Performed July 5, 1980, at Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA "You're My Home" – 3:07 Performed July 23, 1980, at the Bayou, Washington, D.C. "The Ballad of Billy the Kid" – 5:28 Performed June 24, 1980, at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY "I've Loved These Days" – 4:35 Performed July 16, 1980, at The Horizon, Chicago, IL I've Loved These Days is a great tune about growing up. I can't help but reminisce about different times in my life every time I listen to it and I never hear it without becoming a little verklempt. If you ask me, that's the sign of some pretty ***** awesome song-writing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Gugny said: I know you and I have discussed this, but I highly recommend, "Songs in the Attic," which is a compilation of live recordings of Billy Joel's earlier material - including the song you posted. I bought that album when I was about 10 years old and it's STILL a go-to for me. Never gets old. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_in_the_Attic Side one "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)" – 5:05 Performed June 24, 1980, at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY "Summer, Highland Falls" – 3:03 Performed July 23, 1980, at The Bayou, Washington, D.C. "Streetlife Serenader" – 5:17 Performed July 20, 1980, at St. Paul Civic Center, St. Paul, MN "Los Angelenos" – 3:48 Performed July 10, 1980, at Toad's Place, New Haven, CT "She's Got a Way" – 3:00 Performed June 1980 at Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA "Everybody Loves You Now" - 3:08 Performed July 23, 1980, at The Bayou, Washington, D.C. Side two "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" – 4:25 Performed July 14, 1980, at Milwaukee Arena, Milwaukee, WI "Captain Jack" – 7:16 Performed July 5, 1980, at Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA "You're My Home" – 3:07 Performed July 23, 1980, at the Bayou, Washington, D.C. "The Ballad of Billy the Kid" – 5:28 Performed June 24, 1980, at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY "I've Loved These Days" – 4:35 Performed July 16, 1980, at The Horizon, Chicago, IL I've Loved These Days is a great tune about growing up. I can't help but reminisce about different times in my life every time I listen to it and I never hear it without becoming a little verklempt. If you ask me, that's the sign of some pretty ***** awesome song-writing! What’s your take on this song? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 The last song on A Wizard A True Star. It used to be played at the end of Indian games. One of his best but not necessarily viewed as a classic song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Racing in the Street by Springsteen never charted but is considered by almost everyone that ranks Springsteen songs to be one of if not his very best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, BringMetheHeadofLeonLett said: It's an absolute travesty that so little of this band's early live stuff was documented. This is kind of a goofy song on the surface, but what an amazing showcase for a live performance. Not saying this outpaces the peak of My Generation off 'Live at Leeds', but as one performance from one night of an almost unknown song... holy hedes, what a frickin live band: This might be my favorite Who song. This is another Edited July 27, 2021 by Max Fischer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 7 hours ago, Rico said: What’s your take on this song? Everybody's talkin' 'bout the new sound Funny, but it's still rock and roll Billy Joel to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said: Everybody's talkin' 'bout the new sound Funny, but it's still rock and roll Billy Joel to me I flipped a coin for which vid to post and that one lost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Rico said: What’s your take on this song? I think it sucks and I hate you for the earworm! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Max Fischer said: This might be my favorite Who song. This is another Love it- Another great live vehicle they had during that era is 'Water.' (But I don't want to turn this into a Who Live thread haha) and NO WAY am I gonna interrupt a Billy Joel lovefest. ) Edited July 28, 2021 by BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mark80 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I'll never get tired of hearing Duane's last solo. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, Mark80 said: I'll never get tired of hearing Duane's last solo. every time I hear this, I get a huge smile on my face I picked this up RSD https://www.roughtrade.com/us/the-allman-brothers/the-final-note 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Pete said: every time I hear this, I get a huge smile on my face I picked this up RSD https://www.roughtrade.com/us/the-allman-brothers/the-final-note I actually just picked up mine yesterday after reserving one online! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 “Seasons in the Sun” by Billy Jack’s brother, Terry. That family had it all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SinceThe70s Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 15 hours ago, Mark80 said: I'll never get tired of hearing Duane's last solo. This is one of my top 100 or 200 or 300 or... songs in my top 10. I love everything about this song - but most of all the solos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 On 7/26/2021 at 6:10 PM, BringBackFergy said: One of my favorites (and many who like Billy Joel). Underrated classic. I love that song! Would be amazing if he plays that next month. (My wife and I have club seats for this show at the stadium). On 7/27/2021 at 3:19 AM, stuvian said: My all time favorite Elton song! When I saw Rush in 1996, they did the entire side 1 of 2112. I thought that was it. Couldn't be topped. Then in the 2nd set, they brought this out. That topped 2112 for me. Became a mainstay for a couple of tours after. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 7/27/2021 at 7:29 PM, SinceThe70s said: Everybody's talkin' 'bout the new sound Funny, but it's still rock and roll Billy Joel to me Weird Al called. He wants his royalty cheque. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 14 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Weird Al called. He wants his royalty cheque. Weird Al is a Brit? Full disclosure: I thought I stole that line from a friend, had no idea it was from Weird Al until you posted. Either way, sentiment fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, SinceThe70s said: Weird Al is a Brit? Full disclosure: I thought I stole that line from a friend, had no idea it was from Weird Al until you posted. Either way, sentiment fits. That song never got the airplay it deserved. And living in Canada, I adopted the British spelling a long time ago. 'Check' on a checklist or playing chess is still 'check'. I am not certain as to the paper the server brings you in the restaurant to settle the tab. 🤔 Edited August 7, 2021 by Ridgewaycynic2013 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: That song never got the airplay it deserved. And living in Canada, I adopted the British spelling a long time ago. 'Check' on a checklist or playing chess is still 'check'. I am not certain aa to the paper the server brings you in the restaurant to settle the tab. 🤔 Dr. Demento! I used to listen to it back in WNY on Saturday afternoons, wish I could remember what station. Heard "Call Any Vegetable" for the first time thanks to the good doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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