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720 DOWN ON THE CORNER Creedence Clearwater Revival
Released: 1969 album: Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969)
The type of classic sing-along southern rock jam that CCR did best.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2014 20:14:23 GMT -5
719KISSES SWEETER THAN WINEJimmie RodgersReleased: 1957 album: single (1957)WotUNeed - I couldn't respond to your comment because spoilers. Another folk cover, originally by the Weavers, by Jimmie Rodgers that hit in the U.S. and helped keep the popular song in rotation.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2014 20:16:44 GMT -5
718 I WANT TO SEE THE BRIGHT LIGHTS TONIGHT Richard & Linda Thompson
Released: 1974 album: I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight (1974)
A fantastic life-filled song from one of music's greatest unsung duos.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2014 21:05:48 GMT -5
While I go back and re-read all of this, can you tag me when this debuts on the charts?
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Post by Green Baron on Sept 1, 2014 21:29:06 GMT -5
Jamming this to remind me of the morose motherfucker I am.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2014 21:55:47 GMT -5
While I go back and re-read all of this, can you tag me when this debuts on the charts? I think that one's #1005 or something, so it just barely missed the cut. lol
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Post by Zeebz on Sept 2, 2014 15:25:09 GMT -5
Finally, another day when I'm relatively free. Time for my next batch! :)
769. "Freddie's Dead" - Curtis Mayfield: This one sounds really familiar... I think I've heard it before? I'm not sure. Anyways, I really like it. His vocals are nice, and the instrumentation really complements them. * added to playlist*
768. "The Bargain Store" - Dolly Parton: I love Dolly (more childhood memories from driving!), but I have never heard this one. I'm glad you've included it, however, because I enjoy it as much as I do most of the other songs I have heard from her. Speaking of which, I need to check more of her discography out (Sean's list has helped/will help, but still). Anyways, back on topic. I really love her vocals in this (some of the strongest that I've ever heard from her) and I love the analogy of her life/heart to a bargain store. *added to playlist*
767. "Holidays in the Sun" - The Sex Pistols: I've never actually heard anything by this group, despite how popular they seem to be. This shows me that I should however, as it is it quite good. * added to playlist*
766. "The Boy From New York City" - The Ad Libs: I wasn't expecting this one to be in this genre! I really like it. It's a fun song, and makes for a pleasant listen while doing chores (which I am doing while I write this). Nice choice. *added to playlist*
765. "I Turn My Camera On" - Spoon: Yet another song I enjoy. I like alternative music a lot, and it's nice to hear a new artist (and song) from that genre. The beat keeps me into the song, while the vocals are really nice too. *added to playlist*
764. "Listen to the Music" - The Doobie Brothers: From the get go I really enjoy this one. The vibe is nice, and I just like how fun it is. Actually, I think this is one of the songs that I knew but I never know who the artists was because I had only heard it on the radio. I really like this song, so thanks for bringing it to my attention. Fantastic choice. *added to playlist*
763. "Sisters of Mercy" - Leonard Cohen: I really like Leonard Cohen from what I've heard ("Hallelujah"), so it is nice to hear something else by him. I like the softer nature of this one, and it seems like a good song to play while busy. It tends to lean on the boring side for me, however, so I wouldn't seek it out to play it on a daily basis. *added to playlist*
762. "Dancing Machine" - The Jackson Five: I really like the Jackson Five, and their discography is chock full of classics. I've never heard this one though, and I wish I had. I would rank it up there with their others classics in terms of enjoy-ability. Excellent choice. *added to playlist*
761. "Stay With Me" - Sam Smith: Ah, the most recent song on the list. This one is an interesting one for me. I hated it for a while because I thought the chorus in the chorus was irritating and I found this overrated. However, my roommate is obsessed with it, and he has played it enough to where it has finally clicked with me. I like it now, and I do think it is worthy of a spot. His voice is fantastic. *already in playlist*
760. "Say It Ain't So" - Weezer: Oh, Weezer. I only know "Beverly Hills" (which I like), so it is nice getting to hear something from them that is totally different. I think I may like this one more, or at least as much as I do "Beverly Hills". *added to playlist*
759. "Can't Get You Out of My Head" - Kylie Minogue: "La la la, la la la la la"... YES. This song is pure pop perfection. It is a must have in my playlist. It is my favorite Kylie song, and it deserved every bit of success it got. It makes me really glad to see it here, and above 240 or so others too. Flawless choice. *already in playlist*
758. "Wolverton Mountain" - Claude King: I like this one! His voice is what makes this for me. He does have a few strange pronunciations, but they are easy to ignore. I like the light feel to this one. *added to playlist*
757. "This Love" - Maroon 5: My favorite Maroon 5 song, by far. Only "She Will Be Loved" and "Makes Me Wonder" even come close. I really wish they would go back to this style. This is a perfect example of how a pop-rock song should be. It makes me think of summer, the beach, and my childhood, as this was huge when I was like 9. Perfect choice. *already in playlist*
756. "Forget Me Nots" - Patrice Rushen: I really like this one. I like disco/post-disco, and this is a nice song to add to my collection. I like how upbeat yet relaxed it is. *added to playlist*
755. "Sara Smile" - Daryl Hall & John Oates: I really like Hall & Oates. Their 80's material (especially "Kiss On My List", "Out of Touch", and "Maneater") is really good, and I like how this one is totally different from all of those. This is really good. Great choice. *added to playlist*
754. "In da Club" - 50 Cent: "Ay shawty, it's your birthday, we gon' party like it's your birthday" This song being here is a nice demonstration of the diversity of this list. It is a modern day rap classic, and it so fun. It's one of my favorite rap songs of all time (despite some of it's questionable lyrics, lol), and it deserved to be every bit as massive as it was. It really just makes you want to party. *already in playlist*
753. "Between the Bars" - Elliott Smith: Well, isn't this a stark contrast to "In da Club". As a matter of fact, "Sara Smile" was too lol. Anyways, I really like the soft nature of this one. It, like several others, seems like a good song to play while doing busy work. *added to playlist*
752. "Tin Soldier" - Small Faces: This one was a pleasant listen. It's a nice addition to the list. *added to playlist*
751. "Cruel Summer" - Bananarama: Pop gold. This song is great, and I just rediscovered it earlier today, believe it or not. I think I might like this one better than "Venus". I appreciate the contrast of the lyrics and the production, as the lyrics would imply that it would be a slower, more mellow song but the instrumentals almost makes it sound like it is a fun summer song. Beautiful. *already in playlist*
750. "San Franciscan Nights" - The Animals: The spoken interlude is slightly humorous. Anyways, I like this one too. Based on a ll of the songs that would be perfect for relaxing found on this list, I may have to create a new playlist! Lol. Nice selection. *added to playlist*
749. "Duke of Earl" - Gene Chandler: Wow. This is one of my favorites that I haven't heard before listening to these. Seriously. Those vocals are fantastic, the instrumentation is really nice, and the repetitive "Duke of Earl" background vocalists really add to the song. I'm glad this is here. It's also really nice to have this one after a bunch of down-tempo songs, because it is fantastic. *added to playlist*
748. "When I Come Around" - Green Day: I haven't heard much of their older discography, but I do like what I have heard by Green Day. "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" is one of my favorites ever. This one is good too, despite being different from most of the material I have heard from them. It isn't my favorite from them, but it is a nice choice. So, again, thanks for giving me the prime opportunity to check this out. I'll have to listen to more of their older material. *added to playlist*
747. "Honeycomb" - Jimmy Rodgers: I like the vintage sound to this (this can be said about so many songs on this list, but this one especially). It is a really fun listen, and I found myself tapping my foot with it. *added to playlist*
746. "Semi-Charmed Life" - Third Eye Blind: I really like this one. I have heard it many times on the radio, and one of my friends really loves this song and has played it on many occasions. I forgot about it until now, so I'm really glad to see it here. I wasn't old enough to remember a lot of the 90s, but this is a classic from that period. *added to playlist*
745. "Brother Louie" - Stories: Oh, I really like the vibe to this one. I also really like the vocals on this one. It made for a really cool listen. *added to playlist*
744. "Rock Steady" - The Whispers: Another song I knew but that I never knew the artist for. It was played a lot on the radio when I was younger, or at least on the stations that my mom listened to, but I mainly ignored. That's a mistake, and I'm so glad it is here. I love this song, it is so much fun. *added to playlist*
743. "Janie's Got a Gun" - Aerosmith: This song really makes me think of my mom. Aerosmith was (and still is, I believe) one of her favorite bands, and this song was on one of the CDs that she had. I really enjoyed/enjoy it. It's one of my favorites from them (if not my favorite), and one of my favorite rock songs of all time. The story really makes this song. The "run away, run away from the train" part is my favorite. Anyways, I'm so glad you included it. *already in playlist*
742. "Shook Ones, Pt. 2" - Mobb Deep: Ooh, a hip hop song. I really like this style of music. I also really like the depth to the lyrics. This will make a nice addition to my playlist. *added to playlist*
741. "Poison Ivy" - The Coasters: This one also has a nice vintage sound. Also, I read on Wikipedia that it was about a STD. If so, they were clever in their lyrics. If not, they are still really clever. I like the comparison of the girl to a bunch of illnesses to imply how bad she is. Great song. *added to playlist*
740. "Little Green Apples" - O.C. Smith: While this song leans on the boring side for me, I still enjoy it. It picks up after a while and it makes for a nice relaxing listen. *added to playlist*
Okay, that's it for this post. I'll probably catch up on the rest either today or tomorrow, depending on how busy I am. Fantastic list, Landmarx! I'm really enjoying all of the new discoveries. :)
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Post by Green Baron on Sept 2, 2014 15:28:27 GMT -5
Zeebz Do you add everything to the playlist?
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Post by Zeebz on Sept 2, 2014 15:29:22 GMT -5
Zeebz Do you add everything to the playlist? Yeah, basically. I haven't found a song I don't like on this list yet. Some of them may be more boring than others, but all of them have something about them that I really enjoy.
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Post by Green Baron on Sept 2, 2014 15:30:30 GMT -5
Zeebz Do you add everything to the playlist? Yeah, basically. I haven't found a song I don't like yet. Not a fan of the older stuff tbh. This round's favorites are Elliott, 3EB, Green Day and Weezer.
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Post by Zeebz on Sept 2, 2014 15:31:40 GMT -5
Yeah, basically. I haven't found a song I don't like yet. Not a fan of the older stuff tbh. This round's favorites are Elliott, 3EB, Green Day and Weezer. The older stuff is among my favorites. I guess I just really like oldies. :)
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Post by Green Baron on Sept 2, 2014 15:34:18 GMT -5
Not a fan of the older stuff tbh. This round's favorites are Elliott, 3EB, Green Day and Weezer. The older stuff is among my favorites. I guess I just really like oldies. :) I like oldies, but I think the cut off point is 1980. Before that, I'm only a prog fan.
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Post by Envoirment on Sept 3, 2014 19:17:33 GMT -5
Ok, you did not just remind me of Judy Collins/Joan Jett and then added in Carole King to boot. I don't know if I should hate you (for adding more people to my list of musical exploration) or love you. I'll go with the latter <3 Keep up the great work. Sorry I don't do a song by song commentary, but I feel like I'd start talking out of my ass half the time with your music taste being so ecletic and me not knowing half of the songs well enough to even get a proper gauge of their quality. Slaymarx keep up the great work. <3 <3 <333
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2014 23:25:55 GMT -5
Envoirment Yeah, not sorry. Glad I'm keeping you on your toes. Thanks Billy! Zeebz <3 Thanks for the commentary, glad you're enjoying! It adds a lot!
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717 JOCKEY FULL OF BOURBON Tom Waits
Released: 1985 album: Rain Dogs (1985)
Waits at his coolest - It's a lowdown, drunken story but it's oh so suave.
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716 SOMETHING IN RED Lorrie Morgan
Released: 1992 album: Something In Red (1992)
Widely considered one of the best country songs of the 1990s, it certainly sets itself apart from the crowd with its epic structure, introspective lyrics about beauty and truth about growing older - it's both glamorous and down to earth.
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715 SAGINAW, MICHIGAN Lefty Frizzell
Released: 1963 album: Saginaw, Michigan (1963)
Like the best country songs, it's about poor hometown roots, and somewhat cliché now, about winning over a girl from a wealthier family. Modern country should take note, of course, about the lack of drunken tailgate parties with beer and bonfires. This is what a country "roots" song should be.
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714 CATCH US IF YOU CAN The Dave Clark Five
Released: 1965 album: single (1965)
Perhaps the DC5's greatest contribution to 1960s rock was this track that captured the spirit of the "band on the run" long before Paul McCartney got around to discussing the subject.
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713 OH WHAT A DREAM Ruth Brown
Released: 1954 album: single (1954)
It's the fabulous and influential Ruth Brown's first appearance on the countdown unfortunately, mainly due to a good amount of her material being ineligible as it was released before 1954, including "Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean." This song, written by Chuck Willis, would have made the countdown nevertheless, as it would be impossible to ignore such a great vocal performance.
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712 SO EMOTIONAL Whitney Houston
Released: 1987 album: Whitney (1987)
Point to "I Will Always Love You" all you want as her opus, but this was Whitney at her best - soulful, with rock edges and a big pop chorus. Love personified.
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711 WHITE WINTER HYMNAL Fleet Foxes
Released: 2008 album: Fleet Foxes (2008)
The great folk saviors of the 2000s, this album and representative first single were and still are amazing in their soft, hauntingly profound glory.
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710 JUMP IN THE LINE Harry Belafonte
Released: 1961 album: Jump Up Calypso (1961)
Let's give Harry Belafonte another "shake" via this countdown. Known today as an activist, he's become terribly underrated as a musician who put out some undeniable classics.
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709 CLIFFS OF DOVER Eric Johnson
Released: 1990 album: Ah Via Musicom (1990)
Guitar virtuoso released an instant rock classic in 1990. One of the best modern instrumental pieces, bar none.
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708 KISS AN ANGEL GOOD MORNIN' Charley Pride
Released: 1971 album: Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs (1971)
One of the happiest, most easygoing country standards ever, from a man who blazed amazing trails within the genre.
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707 PEACE OF MIND Boston
Released: 1976 album: Boston (1976)
Led by a previous entry, "More Than A Feeling," Boston's self-titled is an amazing record in that every single track receives airplay today on classic rock stations. It's hard to deny them a place in rock history, and this track is an example of why. It's a feel-good guitar jam that you can still get down to.
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706 MONDAY, MONDAY The Mamas & The Papas
Released: 1966 album: If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears (1966)
Let's end this chapter of the Essentials with one of the signature tunes from pop music's greatest vocal ensembles. The Mamas and the Papas were nearly unbeatable when it came to their harmonies, and Monday never sounded so good.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 0:12:42 GMT -5
SO. On Volume V of the essentials, we'll take a spin through the 800s. Janet Jackson, Jeff Buckley, Green Day, David Bowie, the Beach Boys and Paul Simon will each carve another notch in the countdown. We'll welcome Toni Braxton, fun., Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Mary Wells, Janis Ian and the Thompson Twins into the fold, among many others. And you'll be one step closer to having the entire list of Landmarx's 1000 essentials in your hands. Coming soon!
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Post by Sean on Sept 4, 2014 1:00:11 GMT -5
01. I hate you for not letting me know that this segment started like 5 days ago! RUDE!!! 02. I love you too much to let that bother me because holy shit this has been amazing! 03. I've always wanted to do a play by play on these songs, but as I've mentioned before WotUNeed says it so much better, but clearly Zeebz does too, so I'll just keep my mouth shut as usual! 04. "Amish Paradise" >>> "Gangsta's Paradie" 05. I've always known you love classic country songs, but it is still so amazing to see them pop up! "Rose Garden", "Will The Circle Be Unbroken", "Something in Red", "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'".....UGH so much perfection! 06. Always eager for more of anything from you! I can't wait! 07. LET ME KNOW WHEN THE NEXT ONE STARTS UGH! 08. Much love! <3
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Post by Sean on Sept 4, 2014 1:01:09 GMT -5
Ya know, I was gonna leave it be, but for real....WHERE THE FUCK IS REBA!!!! Ugh this is just getting embarrassing on your part! Disappointed!
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Post by WotUNeed on Sept 5, 2014 21:17:08 GMT -5
720 - Agreed; songs like "Run Through the Jungle" and "Fortunate Son" are what got them respect, but songs like "Down on the Corner" and "Lookin' Out My Back Door" are what got them the wide-reaching audience and the legacy that keeps them selling into the 2010s. 719 - Haha, yay! Glad to see this one has also made the cut. 718 - Very nice! Richard Thompson is one of those talents with whom I need to become better versed. 717 - Ah, more Waits by Waits. Still don't find it as easily digestible as Waits by not Waits, but can't deny his brand of songwriting. Didn't remember this song by title and am not entirely sure if I've heard it or not upon listening. Whatever the case, I dig it. 716 - This one I'm quite sure I had not heard before. Nice song; kinda blends in with the general sound of its period for me on first listen, so not wowed, but it's pleasant. Could grow more fond of it with repeated listens. 715 - Classic! Love it. I really don't listen to classic country enough, as much as I appreciate it when I'm reminded of it. 714 - Yay DC5! They had many a great single and this is, indeed, one of them. 713 - She really was quite the vocalist, eh? She's one of those classic vocalists that can demonstrate that technique is so much more than this note or that run, even though she clearly has the vocal prowess to hit this note and nail that run when appropriate. 712 - Yep, one of my favorites of hers. 711 - Awesome choice. This has become a wintertime staple for me; it deserves to be heard every season (and sounds great out of season too). Still my favorite track they've released. 710 - Always up for another nod to Mr. Belafonte. Good tune. 709 - Yes, on point re: one of the best modern instrumental pieces. Even convinced me to take a chance on Ah Via Musicom (years after the fact), which is rare for me with instrumental pieces. Not to say there aren't others I love; just rare that they have me taking a chance on their parent albums. As it happens, this one does have some vocal pieces on it, but I didn't know that going in, so, I still consider it an accomplishment of this song's. 708 - Definitely his most popular single. Not sure I wouldn't spotlight something else first, but I do like it and it is a fun selection. 707 - Years ago, this was easily my favorite song of theirs. While my affinity for "Don't Look Back" has grown in recent years, I think I would still give the nod to "Peace of Mind" because seriously, that riff and those lyrics are timeless. 706 - There's basically no song by The Mamas and The Papas whose inclusion I wouldn't support. Classic, great, beautiful harmonies, etc.
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