Your Absolute Favorite Song(s)

RobR1205 · 07-06-2012, 08:32 PM

Alright everyone, I'm looking to put some new songs on my iPod. When I don't know what songs to add, I usually ask my friends this question:

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life (assuming you don't get tired of it) what would be? I'm curious to hear everyone's favorite song (or songs if you have a really tough tie

) and who it's by!

I'll start: Time by Pink Floyd, and in very close second, (the overplayed, I know, but still classic) Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin!

Jasonw560 · 07-06-2012, 08:48 PM

Stranglehold - Ted Nugent
(insert song here)-Rush

hammondc · 07-06-2012, 09:03 PM

Too hard....music is my first love. I could never pick. I have favorites for every genre, decade etc....

Eleven · 07-06-2012, 10:10 PM

I'll give you my top 3. In order:

Ten Years Gone - Zeppelin

jimmy - Tool

Everlong - Foo Fighters

MajorCaptSilly · 07-06-2012, 11:34 PM

Love Reign O'er Me by The Who will always be my favorite. Drowned by The Who will always be my #2. Everything else changes but those remain the same.

MCS

ArgusP2 · 07-07-2012, 04:40 AM

Anything by Pink Floyd

TheTraveler · 07-07-2012, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ArgusP2

Anything by Pink Floyd

1. Wish You Were Here
2. The Gunner's Dream
3. If
4. Marooned
5. Echoes

Making someone pick ONE song is just mean, man. I had a somewhat difficult time narrowing it down to just one band even though The Pink Floyd Sound is my favorite; picking one means excluding all others and there are just so many good bands.

If heading off to a desert island I'd have to bring along a bucket of dubstep, a smattering of metal, a few bottles of soul and a case of the blues. You gotta have some of The Black Keys, Black Eyed Peas and a copy of Black Velvet. And don't forget the classics like all the works Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Chopin ......

Seriously, it hurts my head the more I think about it.

The Poet · 07-07-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Too hard....music is my first love. I could never pick. I have favorites for every genre, decade etc....

This. But if you need ONE, I'll go with Voodoo Chile by Jimi Hendrix . . . if you'll also allow me a Slight Return.

pektel · 07-07-2012, 11:56 AM

Mine would have to be something classical. Or solo piano like something from George Winston.

The one that has been stuck in my head for over a week now is Walt Grace's Submarine Test, January 1967 by John Mayer. It's actually not too bad. New album is more folk focused (very Dylan-esque).

Jasonw560 · 07-07-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

This. But if you need ONE, I'll go with Voodoo Chile by Jimi Hendrix . . . if you'll also allow me a Slight Return.

For me, the Stevie Ray Vaughan version is better.

Music is very subjective.

Let me add some Bach or Handel into the mix. Chopin, Mozart, Rossini, a little Berlioz.

kelmac07 · 07-07-2012, 12:02 PM

Wow...to pick a favorite song...can't do just one...gotta do a top fifteen:

1. Big Poppa by Notorious B.I.G.
2. Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith
3. I Remember you by Skid Row
4. Springsteen by Eric Church
5. Desert Moon by Dennis DeYoung
6. Bringin On The Heartache by Def Leppard
7. If I Die Young by The Band Perry
8. Valerie by Steve Winwood
9. Voices Carry by 'Til Tuesday
10. Barton Hollow by The Civil Wars
11. Bow Down by Westside Connection
12. This Womans Work by Maxwell
13. Only You Remix by 112
14. Right Here (Human Nature Remix) by SWV
15. Fox On The Run by The Sweet

The Poet · 07-07-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonw560

For me, the Stevie Ray Vaughan version is better.

And I'd bet you SRV would be laughing too. Hey, don't get me wrong . . . I do believe Stevie did a great job stealing licks, not only from Jimi, but from many others.

RobR1205 · 07-07-2012, 12:16 PM

Nice! I listen to ALL music so these lists are great! Keep em coming!

Ismith75 · 07-07-2012, 12:20 PM

Black Clouds/100 Year Flood/Round The Wheel-String Cheese Incident
Bathtub Gin/The Lizards-Phish
Idaho/Half Moon Rising-Yonder Mountain String Band
Heart of the City/Can't Knock the Hustle-Jay Z
Good Love Is On the Way-John Mayer
Two Pink Lines-Eric Church
Sorority Girl/Love in a College Town-Luke Bryan

racerX · 07-07-2012, 12:49 PM

Theme from shaft - Isaac Hayes

smokin5 · 07-07-2012, 01:06 PM

Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
Or any of the other 27 versions, for that matter.

The Poet · 07-07-2012, 01:19 PM

My 'net radio just played the title cut off Layla by Derek and the Dominoes . . . which MAY not be the worst song on that album, though it certainly is the most overplayed. Far better is the first cut, Key To The Highway. The guitar dual between Eric Clapton and Duane Allman is epic. FYI, Duane wins, by a mile, even if he's not as good as he later was in several solos from Live At The Fillmore East and Mountain Jam from Eat A Peach.

For those noting classical choices, might I suggest that as well as citing guys like Mozart and Beethoven, you may consider naming the man who taught them both . . . the Papa, Franz Josef Haydn.

smokin5 · 07-07-2012, 01:26 PM

Speaking of Duane Allman, how about Allman Bros. Band - Whipping Post (off the Live at the Fillmore).

smokin5 · 07-07-2012, 01:32 PM

Here's another thread for a bunch of music ideas:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1082

The Poet · 07-07-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by smokin5

Speaking of Duane Allman, how about Allman Bros. Band - Whipping Post (off the Live at the Fillmore).

Hell, just download the whole damn album!

07-06-2012, 08:32 PM	#1
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) Alright everyone, I'm looking to put some new songs on my iPod. When I don't know what songs to add, I usually ask my friends this question: If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life (assuming you don't get tired of it) what would be? I'm curious to hear everyone's favorite song (or songs if you have a really tough tie) and who it's by! I'll start: Time by Pink Floyd, and in very close second, (the overplayed, I know, but still classic) Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin!

07-06-2012, 09:03 PM	#3
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) Too hard....music is my first love. I could never pick. I have favorites for every genre, decade etc....

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Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) I'll give you my top 3. In order: Ten Years Gone - Zeppelin jimmy - Tool Everlong - Foo Fighters __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

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MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) Love Reign O'er Me by The Who will always be my favorite. Drowned by The Who will always be my #2. Everything else changes but those remain the same. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

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ArgusP2 It's Smokin' Time! Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Angel Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 1,709 Trading: (13)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) Anything by Pink Floyd __________________ "There are no bad cigars, only better ones!" -Bdawg

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Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) Stranglehold - Ted Nugent (insert song here)-Rush __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

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pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) Mine would have to be something classical. Or solo piano like something from George Winston. The one that has been stuck in my head for over a week now is Walt Grace's Submarine Test, January 1967 by John Mayer. It's actually not too bad. New album is more folk focused (very Dylan-esque). __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) Wow...to pick a favorite song...can't do just one...gotta do a top fifteen: 1. Big Poppa by Notorious B.I.G. 2. Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith 3. I Remember you by Skid Row 4. Springsteen by Eric Church 5. Desert Moon by Dennis DeYoung 6. Bringin On The Heartache by Def Leppard 7. If I Die Young by The Band Perry 8. Valerie by Steve Winwood 9. Voices Carry by 'Til Tuesday 10. Barton Hollow by The Civil Wars 11. Bow Down by Westside Connection 12. This Womans Work by Maxwell 13. Only You Remix by 112 14. Right Here (Human Nature Remix) by SWV 15. Fox On The Run by The Sweet __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-07-2012, 12:16 PM	#13
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) Nice! I listen to ALL music so these lists are great! Keep em coming!

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Ismith75 Tin Cup Chalice Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Ian Location: Chicago Posts: 373 Trading: (8)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) Black Clouds/100 Year Flood/Round The Wheel-String Cheese Incident Bathtub Gin/The Lizards-Phish Idaho/Half Moon Rising-Yonder Mountain String Band Heart of the City/Can't Knock the Hustle-Jay Z Good Love Is On the Way-John Mayer Two Pink Lines-Eric Church Sorority Girl/Love in a College Town-Luke Bryan __________________ It's THIS Easy To Help Our Troops.

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racerX Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: john Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 261 Trading: (0)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) Theme from shaft - Isaac Hayes

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smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett Or any of the other 27 versions, for that matter. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) My 'net radio just played the title cut off Layla by Derek and the Dominoes . . . which MAY not be the worst song on that album, though it certainly is the most overplayed. Far better is the first cut, Key To The Highway. The guitar dual between Eric Clapton and Duane Allman is epic. FYI, Duane wins, by a mile, even if he's not as good as he later was in several solos from Live At The Fillmore East and Mountain Jam from Eat A Peach. For those noting classical choices, might I suggest that as well as citing guys like Mozart and Beethoven, you may consider naming the man who taught them both . . . the Papa, Franz Josef Haydn. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

07-07-2012, 01:26 PM	#18
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) Speaking of Duane Allman, how about Allman Bros. Band - Whipping Post (off the Live at the Fillmore). __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

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smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Your Absolute Favorite Song(s) Here's another thread for a bunch of music ideas: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1082 __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.