awatt Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I'm inspired by the great long songs thread to ask what song endings stand out in your mind, either because of long jams or stunning finales. I've always toyed with the idea of making a great song endings mix. A few for me: Springsteen, Darkness on the Edge of TownPetty, Don't Come Around Here No MoreDire Straits, Romeo and Juliet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 i know a lot of people disagree, but the long ending when the piano kicks in on Layla Hey jude is another obvious one (longest fade-out ever, i read somewhere) that little solo at the end of Roadhouse blues Kashmir, when the ascending riff starts and bonham comes in with those various drum fills as for romeo & juliet mentioned above, i think that song has one of the best ever intro's (instead of ending) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fritz Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Bowie - Rock 'n' Roll Suicide Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 i know a lot of people disagree, but the long ending when the piano kicks in on Layla Hey jude is another obvious one (longest fade-out ever, i read somewhere) I can only add one more, and that would be "Won't Get Fooled Again", when they have the fake ending, and Roger just unleashes the most primal scream ever recorded in a rock song, and then sings probaly the most prophetic lyrics ever in a rock song ("Meet the new boss, same as the old boss"). Hard to argue against those, although I'll also throw in "Rosalita" when he says "Well my tires were slashed and I almost crashed, but the lord had mercy". That is amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 "Jungleland" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Allmans Live at the Fillmore East on "You Don't love Me"...Duane quotes Joy to the World,the Lord has come..gets me every time. Dire Straits-Telegraph Road & It Never Rains The mellotron-induced psychosis at the end of the Stones' "2000 Light-Years From Home" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Piggies - Beatles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 The flock of screaming vultures bit at the end of "The Talking Drum" from Crimsons' Larks' Tongues"...guaranteed to freak out your neighbors Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaysettes Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Roxanne - The Police For some reason, when the drums hits the double time, I get goosebumps. One of my favorite moments in Rock and Roll History. Like that G chord Dylan hits after the end of the first verse of Hurricane. Anybody? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markosis Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Since I was recently introduced to Born To Run, the ending of "Thunder Road" is now probably my favorite song ending. I usually listen to it on the way to work, so Im pulling in around the ending and getting all fired up and happy, then I go into work and it goes away. But its a great way to start the day! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Roxanne - The Police For some reason, when the drums hits the double time, I get goosebumps. One of my favorite moments in Rock and Roll History. Like that G chord Dylan hits after the end of the first verse of Hurricane. Anybody?Yes. I have always loved that exact moment of Roxanne. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pocahontas Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 The end of Nights In White Satin, got to love a beautiful song ending with poetry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
s0cko87 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Shadowland - Ryan Adams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 A Day In The Life - Beatles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled WaterMatilda Mother - Pink FloydSee Emily Play - Pink FloydNot For The Season - Wilco (many great live versions)Via Chicago - WilcoMother Of Pearl - Roxy MusicNight By Night - Steely DanGreen Earrings - Steely DanCelluloid Heroes - KinksSugar Magnolia - Grateful DeadBrokedown Palace - Grateful DeadUncle John's Band - Grateful DeadJack Straw - Grateful DeadGimme Shelter - Rolling StonesI Got A Rich Man's Woman - Muddy WatersHeroin - Velvet UndergroundCandy Says - Velvet UndergroundThe Acid Queen - The WhoEverybody Wants Some - Van Halen Sweet Emotion - AerosmithCrystal Blue Persuasion - Tommy James & The ShondellsBilly Bones And The White Bird - Elton JohnA Day In The Life - BeatlesI Am The Walrus - BeatlesWhile My Guitar Gently Weeps - BeatlesI Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown RatsBiko - Peter GabrielTrouble Every Day - Mothers of InventionOnce In A Lifetime - Talking HeadsIf I Had A Rocket Launcher - Bruce CockburnDust And Diesel - Bruce CockburnI Ain't Marchin' Anymore (live) - Phil OchsVisions Of Johanna - Bob DylanDesolation Row - Bob Dylan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Une Annee Sans Lumiere and Crown of Love - Arcade Fire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilcoFan Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 The The - Lonely Planet. Not only does it end the song, but ends the whole album. Awesome Gm bar chord. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 Wow!! Now I really want to make this mix. What a great selection of super endings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Gut Feeling/Slap Your Mammy - Devo (could be argued as two separate songs, but c'mon)2+2=5 - RadioheadMoth In The Incubator - The Flaming LipsStyrofoam Boots/It's All Nice On Ice - Modest MouseChinese Apple - Loose Fur Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spongebob Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 stones-monkey man spongebob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 A Day In The Life - Beatles.Exactly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Atlantis - Donovan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaysettes Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Atlantis - Donovan Hova! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheelco Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Since I was recently introduced to Born To Run, the ending of "Thunder Road" is now probably my favorite song ending. I usually listen to it on the way to work, so Im pulling in around the ending and getting all fired up and happy, then I go into work and it goes away. But its a great way to start the day!Thunder Road -- A+ How about our own Wilco's Poor Places, from the piano time change forward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 A Day in the Life, of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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