isadorah Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 scenario: someone asks for a sampling of wilco songs because they've never heard any wilco before and are really interested in the band. you can fit 18 songs on a disc, what would those songs be? Here's my list (it was extremely hard to narrow it down), am curious to what others would do. I Am Trying to Break Your HeartI'm The Man Who Loves YouShe's A JarForgt the FlowersEither WayHow to Fight LonelinessMuzzle of BeesAirline to HeavenIt's Just that SimpleVia ChicagoPoor PlacesJesus, Etc.TheologiansImpossible GermanHell is ChromeSide With the SeedsHummingbirdWhat Light Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheelco Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I used to just say give them a copy of Being There as a present, but it's a little more complicated now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 i agree completely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
creativetype Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I just did this about a week ago for a friend ... I tried to include a good mix of all albums (up to SBS which wasn't officially released yet) and added a taste of the live stuff and some of my preferred recordings of songs such as Via Chicago and She's a Jar ... Jesus, etc. - Wilco (Yankee Hotel Foxtrot)Airline to Heaven - Wilco (LIVE)Via Chicago (demo) - Wilco (A Shot in the Arm CD single)She's A Jar (demo) - Wilco (A Shot in the Arm CD single)California Stars - Billy Bragg and Wilco (Mermaid Avenue)I am Trying to Break Your Heart - Wilco (Yankee Hotel Foxtrot)I'm the Man Who Loves You - Wilco (Yankee Hotel Foxtrot)Heavy Metal Drummer - Wilco (Kicking Television: Live In Chicago [Disc 2])Box Full of Letters - Wilco (A.M.) outta mind (outta sight) - Wilco (Being There disc two)kingpin - Wilco (Being There disc two)Hummingbird - Wilco (≤ a ghost is born)Theologians - Wilco (≤ a ghost is born)Shot In The Arm - Wilco (Kicking Television: Live In Chicago [Disc 1])One By One - Wilco (Kicking Television: Live In Chicago [Disc 2])Acuff-Rose - Jeff Tweedy (Live at the Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL, 03-05-2005)Christ For President - Billy Bragg and Wilco (Mermaid Avenue)Please Tell My Brother - Jeff Tweedy (February 25, 2006; Mandel Hall, University of Chicago) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
creativetype Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I thought this had potential for a good thread, but it obviously got buried after the May 15 release of SBS ... so I'm bumping it back up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I used to just say give them a copy of Being There as a present, but it's a little more complicated nowThat is still an excellent idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
owl Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I've been thinking about this. Here is my list (in order): At Least That's What You SaidAirline to HeavenOuttamind OuttasiteSunken TreasureHummingbird (Soma) (Wilcobook)Hell is ChromeDash 7Blue-Eyed Soul(Was I) In Your Dreams Mountain BedVia ChicagoRadio CurePlease Be Patient with MePanthers (AGIB EP)Ashes of American FlagsCalifornia StarsSummerteethOn and On and On And it actually clocks in at just over 80 minutes. Amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 I just did this about a week ago for a friend ... I tried to include a good mix of all albums (up to SBS which wasn't officially released yet) and added a taste of the live stuff and some of my preferred recordings of songs such as Via Chicago and She's a Jar ... nice list. i started with this approach and had 30+ songs. thanks for reviving this amidst the sky blue sky excitment! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Embarcadero_Skies Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 How about adding One by One or Another Man's Done Gone? Woody's words and Jeff's voice are mesmerizing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighFives Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 01. Poor Places02. I Am Trying To Break Your Heart03. Muzzle of Bees04. What Good Am I05. A Shot In The Arm06. You Are My Face07. Monday08. Blue Eyed Soul09. Dash 710. Jesus Etc.11. What Light12. Sunken Treasure (Tweedy Solo)13. Box Full of Letters (Complete Singles Disk 2)14. Cars Can't Escape (Full Band)15. Impossible Germany16. Misunderstood17. Radio Cure18. Via Chicago19. Dreamer In My Dreams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Embarcadero_Skies Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 How about adding One by One or Another Man's Done Gone? Woody's words and Jeff's voice are mesmerizing. I forgot Laminated Cat (Not for the season) - Loose Fur album version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiokills Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 all of YHF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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