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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 23:37:37 GMT -5
974 THIS OLD HEART OF MINE (IS WEAK FOR YOU) The Isley Brothers
Released: 1966 album: This Old Heart Of Mine (1966)
"I love you, yes I do." It's joyous as can be. A true Motown revelation.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 23:43:05 GMT -5
973 LES CHAMPS-ELYSEES Joe Dassin
Released: 1969 album: Joe Dassin (1969)
French pop singer Joe Dassin's infectious classic has slowly permeated American pop culture over the years through media appearances, and we're all better for it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 23:46:17 GMT -5
972 GIVE LIFE BACK TO MUSIC Daft Punk
Released: 2013 album: Random Access Memories (2013)
A wonderful disco throwback that pays homage to the genre and serves as a wonderful bookend to the era in this countdown.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 23:49:45 GMT -5
971 ELUSIVE BUTTERFLY Bob Lind
Released: 1965 album: Don't Be Concerned (1965)
Poet Bob Lind's folk classic that meanders about as he discusses love, belief and dreams. It's been covered many times over since Lind released it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 23:54:02 GMT -5
970 GRAZING IN THE GRASS Hugh Masekela
Released: 1968 album: The Promise Of A Future (1968)
Legendary musician Hugh Masekela's version of this fantastic hit. Once you've checked this out, be sure to follow up with the Friends Of Distinction's wonderful vocal version.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 23:56:57 GMT -5
969 RAMBLE ON Led Zeppelin
Released: 1969 album: Led Zeppelin II (1969)
Zep's rambling jam full of Tolkein references still ranks among the greatest electric folk tracks ever.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 23:59:49 GMT -5
968 WALKIN' AFTER MIDNIGHT Patsy Cline
Released: 1957 album: Patsy Cline (1957)
All hail the Queen of Country and one of the greatest vocalists that's ever lived.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2014 0:04:22 GMT -5
967 PLYNTH (WATER DOWN THE DRAIN) The Jeff Beck Group
Released: 1969 album: Beck-Ola (1969)
Eclectic and psychedelic, it's one of Jeff Beck's greatest tracks.
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966 PEACEFUL Helen Reddy
Released: 1973 album: I Am Woman (1973)
Enchanting 1970s pop diva Helen Reddy's cheery, introspective hit that is sure to put a smile on your face.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2014 1:35:48 GMT -5
My fav installment so far! my hands tired from pounding the +1. Love the classics and seeing Emilie Sande was jarring considering all the history before it. Well deserved cause that song is amazing.
Nice mix of genres too.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 21:33:54 GMT -5
My fav installment so far! my hands tired from pounding the +1. Love the classics and seeing Emilie Sande was jarring considering all the history before it. Well deserved cause that song is amazing. Nice mix of genres too. Thanks Coco! Glad you're enjoying.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 21:41:21 GMT -5
965 GOOD LOVE Isaac Hayes
Released: 1971 album: Black Moses (1971)
Mr. Hayes is here professing what an expert he is in the love-making arts. Just call GOOD LOVE 69969.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 21:46:47 GMT -5
964 BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Released: 1976 album: The Roaring Silence (1976)
Deuce.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 21:48:58 GMT -5
963 SHE THINKS I STILL CARE George Jones
Released: 1962 album: single (1962)
Among the most deliciously sarcastic songs ever recorded.
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Post by Green Baron on Sept 18, 2014 21:49:14 GMT -5
More like Douche.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 21:52:04 GMT -5
962 SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND Pink Floyd
Released: 1975 album: Wish You Were Here (1975)
Five times as long and twice as awesome as your favs. When will they?
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Post by Green Baron on Sept 18, 2014 21:54:25 GMT -5
Should have put both Parts I-V and Parts VI-IX, smh
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 21:55:13 GMT -5
961 LOVE HANGOVER Diana Ross
Released: 1976 album: Diana Ross (1976)
Diana Ross getting the absolute most mileage out of the disco movement.
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Post by somelikeitwhen on Sept 18, 2014 21:55:50 GMT -5
Wrapped up like a douche Try not hearing it like that.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 22:01:28 GMT -5
960 PRAISE YOU Fatboy Slim
Released: 1998 album: You've Come A Long Way, Baby (1998)
Told you it was coming.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 22:04:32 GMT -5
959 FERRY CROSS THE MERSEY Gerry & The Pacemakers
Released: 1964 album: Ferry Cross The Mersey (1965)
A standout melancholy British Invasion hit.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 22:07:04 GMT -5
958 HEY, THAT'S NO WAY TO SAY GOODBYE Leonard Cohen
Released: 1967 album: Songs Of Leonard Cohen (1967)
The final Cohen masterpiece on the list.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 22:10:54 GMT -5
957 BELL BOTTOM BLUES Derek & The Dominos
Released: 1970 album: Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (1970)
Heartbreakingly good - one of the best blues-rock jams ever.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2014 22:13:56 GMT -5
956 THE RAIN (SUPA DUPA FLY) Missy Elliott
Released: 1997 album: Supa Dupa Fly (1997)
Sampling Ann Peebles' "I Can't Stand The Rain" and bringing hip-hop to a completely new level of awesome.
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955 THINGS HAVE CHANGED Bob Dylan
Released: 2000 album: Wonder Boys (Original Soundtrack) (2000)
Dylan's Oscar-winning masterpiece.
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954 POETRY MAN Phoebe Snow
Released: 1974 album: Phoebe Snow (1974)
Jazz-infused singer-songwriter magic from a woman whose success was short-lived, yet completely memorable.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2014 14:24:28 GMT -5
953 LEBANESE BLONDE Thievery Corporation
Released: 1998 album: The Mirror Conspiracy (2000)
Mystic electronica from a duo who do it like no other act - by infusing so many world elements into their music that it's hard to define exactly what they do.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2014 14:27:49 GMT -5
952 DIDN'T I (BLOW YOUR MIND THIS TIME) The Delfonics
Released: 1969 album: The Delfonics (1970)
Without a doubt one of the most inventive soul songs of the period. From that initial horn call to the various builds and descents throughout the song - it's a masterpiece.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2014 14:32:49 GMT -5
951 TAKE YOUR MAMA Scissor Sisters
Released: 2004 album: Scissor Sisters (2004)
An act whose presence has yet to be duplicated, and their breakout track that's as funky as it is poignant.
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950 SWIMMING POOLS (DRANK) Kendrick Lamar
Released: 2012 album: good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012)
An indescribably innovative and introspective track about alcoholism and family traits that breathed new life into an entire genre.
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