mountain bed Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I can't believe no one has mentioned Echoes by Pink Floyd yet. It is incredible, probably their best song.Seconded Not only their best,but one of THE BEST. High up on the list:Dark Star & Playin' in the Band (GD) In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (ABB) Down by the River (NY) Heroin (VU) In the Court of the Crimson King (KC) When the Music's Over (Doors) Who Do You Love (QMS) Europa (Santana) I Walk on Gilded Splinters (Humble Pie) Lazy (DP) long songs are good to improve the (post-MTV) dwindling attention span Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 kashmir - led zep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 B-Boy Boulliabaise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pocahontas Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 You Enjoy Myself-PhishDawns Early Light-Yonder Mountain String BandViola Lee Blues-GDLike A Hurricane-Neil YoungThe End-The Doors Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I Heard It Through The Grape Vine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 "Rosalita" Probably bruce Springsteen's best song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 "Rosalita" Probably bruce Springsteen's best song.I concur Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I concur How could I forget that one from Wild, Innocent? Hell, even New York City Serenade deserves to be on this list! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Iron & Wine - The Trapeze Swinger beautiful beautiful beautiful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I third "Echoes" by Floyd and second "The Cedar Room" by Doves (which was the song that initially got me into those guys). I also want to recommend "Pass The Hatchet" from the new Yo La Tengo album - it's f ing great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cusacker Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Wow there have been some great responses so far...especially Heard it Through the Grapevine, Desolation Row, Thin Blue Flame & Heroin. However, there is also:Jessica & Mountain Jam (though not technically a song, rather a jam) - Allman Brothers BandIsn't It A Pitty - George HarrisonHelp on the Way/Slipknot! - Grateful Dead (or any live dead for that matter!)Since I've Been Loving You & When the Levee Breaks - Led ZeppelinFreddie Freeloader - Miles Davies Any track from Bitches Brew - Miles DaviesCortez the Killer - Neil YoungDogs - Pink FloydPush on 'Till the Day - Trey Anastasio Close Calls:Who Are You? - The Who (6:21)Tiny Dancer - Elton John (6:17) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 nice call on isn't it a pity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rghammo Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Since I've Been Loving You & When the Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin Both seconded. Both among my favorite Zep songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banjorick Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 If I can focus just on Bob Dylan for a minute:"Visions of Johanna""Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands""Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 i'm including like a rolling stone from the no direction home set. the song's too good to not be included Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 The Rain Song - Led ZeppelinThe Ocean - Led ZeppelinI'll Stay - FunkadelicVoodoo Child - The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceDown By the River - Neil YoungYou Can't Always Get What You Want - StonesJungleland - SpringsteenLayla - Derek & The DominosFlood of Sunshine - Posies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muller Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands - Bob DylanMarquee Moon - TelevisionThe Island, Come And See, The Landlord's Daughter, You'll Not Feel The Drowning - The DecemberistsToo Long - Daft PunkFools Gold - The Stone RosesFunky Squaredance - PhoenixTransatlanticism - Death Cab For CutieSlow Life - Super Furry AnimalsMove On Up - Curtis Mayfield Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m_thomp Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Autobahn - Kraftwerk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I Am The Resurrection - The Stone Roses How could I forget that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Cash Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 (edited) How could I forget that one from Wild, Innocent? Hell, even New York City Serenade deserves to be on this list! Beat me to it. Iron & Wine - The Trapeze Swinger beautiful beautiful beautiful Beat me to it. Edited September 8, 2006 by Eli Cash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalzunfield Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Destroyer - Rubies I was reading through everyone's lists looking specifically to see if I'd be the only one to contribute this song. Thank god I'm not. Great freakin' choice. My list of favs:Destoyer - RubiesTelevision - Marquee MoonWhite Stripes - Ball & BiscuitDecemberists - The Tain (5 songs put together or not, it's one awesome track)Decemberists - Bagman's GambitSufjan Stevens - Detroit, Lift Up Your Weary Head!Sufjan Stevens - Vito's Ordination SongSemisonic - I Wish (before you criticize, it's Gary Louris on guitar so bite me)Rolling Stones - Midnight Rambler (off Get Yer Ya-Yas Out)Neutral Milk Hotel - Oh ComelyRyan Adams - Nobody Girl and of course:Wilco - SpidersLoose Fur - Laminated CatLoose Fur - Good Chinese AppleLoose Fur - Wreckroom And pretty much every live Grateful Dead tune. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ponch1028 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Bob Dylan* Visions of Johanna* Chimes of FreedomS* Stuck Inside Of Mobile With the Memphis Blues AgainLed Zeppelin* Almost every one of their over 7 minutes songs, but two highlights for me:* The Rain Song* When the Levee BreaksVan Morrison* TB Sheets* Astral Weeks* Cyprus Avenue* Madame George* Listen to the Lion That's all I can think of at the moment. In my opinion, these three artists/groups have consistently demonstrated their mastery in crafting long, epic songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Campaigner Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 The Rain Song - Led ZeppelinTea For One - Led ZeppelinPurple Rain - PrinceNew York City Serenade - Bruce SpringsteenJungleland - Bruce SpringsteenFrankie - Bruce SpringsteenDown By the River - Neil YoungCowgirl in the Sand - Neil YoungOver and Over - Neil YoungKeep on Chooglin' - CCRMaggot Brain - FunkadelicThe Four Horsemen - MetallicaRed Army Blues - The WaterboysCan't You Hear Me Knocking? - The Rolling StonesOh! Sweet Nuthin' - The Velvet UndergroundHeroin - The Velvet UndergroundGood Times - ChicLove Having You Around - Stevie Wonder Those will do for now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rover96 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Ambulance Blues - Neil Young (surprised no one mentioned this one) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilcoFan Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 No Grateful Dead mentioned yet. Terrapin Station Part 1 - 16:17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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