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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2012 23:38:59 GMT -5
 Beginning this Monday (or earlier)! Don't expect all your favorite pop divas or anything, just a list I started a while ago, featuring what I consider the greatest songs ever, post-1955. Not favorite, but greatest. I'll do my best to include my reasoning for each, and some facts. I will also include my Top 10 *favorite* songs from each year, 1955 to present, along the way. I will clarify that this wasn't totally objective. I definitely let my personal preferences influence the list, that's why songs like "Under Pressure," "Sympathy For The Devil" and "I Want To Hold Your Hand" made the list, but weren't given high positions. I factored in my opinions, along with general critical consensus to come up with a decent list of fairly influential and good songs. Hope you enjoy. |
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Post by josh on Oct 19, 2012 23:44:03 GMT -5
Begin it now!!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2012 23:49:01 GMT -5
 I have a workshop at school all weekend (9 to 5 Saturday and Sunday), but I will do my best sir josh.
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Post by Lozzy on Oct 20, 2012 6:11:54 GMT -5
Awesome, can't wait!  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2012 3:27:43 GMT -5
 500. Power To The People (1971)John Lennon & The Plastic Ono BandJohn Lennon wrote this 1971 single quickly as a protest anthem, with the purpose of giving "the people" something to chant. While it's basically a catchphrase, it's one that has been ingrained in the pop culture lexicon. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2012 3:32:07 GMT -5
 499. My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) (1992)En VogueWhile it is one of the greatest 90s R&B songs, it made my list because I consider it the quintessential "girl group" song. The harmonies are on point, and the breakdown took the song to the next level. |
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Post by Lozzy on Oct 24, 2012 3:51:14 GMT -5
I love "My Lovin'" so much.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2012 4:01:27 GMT -5
.jpg) 498. True Faith (1987)New OrderMy favorite New Order song, a group many consider one of the most influential New Wave acts. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2012 4:06:15 GMT -5
 497. Ain't No Sunshine (1971)Bill WithersOne of the most agonizing love songs of all-time. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2012 4:09:34 GMT -5
 496. Rapture (1980)BlondieAn inventive blend of rock, pop, rap and disco. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2012 4:13:59 GMT -5
 495. We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place (1965)The AnimalsEric Burdon's raw vocals were never better than on this song. More tomorrow. |
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Post by josh on Oct 24, 2012 15:10:58 GMT -5
idk any of these songs
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Post by Rocky on Oct 24, 2012 15:34:03 GMT -5
not even the En Vogue song? gosh |
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Post by josh on Oct 24, 2012 16:20:28 GMT -5
listening now and never heard it before.  |
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Post by #LisaRinna on Oct 24, 2012 16:42:16 GMT -5
En Vogue I'll be following this list! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2012 19:37:03 GMT -5
"My Lovin'" and "Rapture" |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2012 1:21:16 GMT -5
It's not going to get any better for you. ;) |
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Post by hitseeker. on Oct 25, 2012 21:06:39 GMT -5
En Vogue's song is amazing Great idea for a list, I'll be following this as well! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2012 3:17:08 GMT -5
494. Thirteen (1972)
Big Star
This is Alex Chilton's pop masterpiece. A song about a transition into a new mindset, it feels whistful, innocent and its short length reinforces the feeling of the song.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2012 3:21:08 GMT -5
493. Everybody Needs Somebody To Love (1964)
Solomon Burke
Solomon Burke's perfect rock song. It's the best representation of his masterful vocals.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2012 0:09:57 GMT -5
 492. Just Like Heaven (1987)The CureThe first of three entries by The Cure on this list. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2012 0:13:22 GMT -5
491. Cat's In The Cradle (1974)
Harry Chapin
This classic song about family, life and responsibility is one of the standards of the singer-songwriter genre.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2012 0:15:55 GMT -5
490. Under Pressure (1981)
Queen and David Bowie
One of the most famous opening bars of all-time, and a duet between two of the greatest acts ever.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2012 0:18:36 GMT -5
489. Head Like A Hole (1989)
Nine Inch Nails
The best track on NIN's Pretty Hate Machine and a shining example of Trent Reznor's genius.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2012 0:22:54 GMT -5
 488. Mack The Knife (1959)Bobby DarinBobby Darin bridged jazz and rock and roll with his cover of this 1928 theater song about a murderer. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2012 0:26:03 GMT -5
 487. You Oughta Know (1995)Alanis MorissetteAlanis' ambiguous rager is one of the 1990s' best. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2012 0:30:17 GMT -5
486. Wonderful World (1960)
Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke delivered one of the greatest love songs of all-time in 1960.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2012 0:36:48 GMT -5
 485. Don't Come Around Here No More (1985)Tom Petty & The HeartbreakersThis trippy, anthemic song is Tom Petty at his best, mixing newer 1980s sounds with mysticism and his classic rock. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2012 0:40:44 GMT -5
 484. Paradise City (1987)Guns N' RosesA classic rock jam from their Appetite For Destruction album. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2012 0:44:30 GMT -5
483. Great Balls Of Fire (1957)
Jerry Lee Lewis
One of rock music's architects, and one of the most iconic songs of that era. I have to note that I'm not giving Jerry Lee Lewis the shaft. He'll have another song on the countdown much later.
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