Best song ever

NoiseNinja · #1 09-20-2011, 02:56 AM

If you could chose just one song what would it be?

I'd chose this one, it's so off but it works out magically:

SYD BARRETT NO GOOD TRYING - YouTube

bassteban · #2 09-20-2011, 03:05 AM

You are my sunshine, the way I do it(early Clash/Ramones era punk-style). That or Over the rainbow by Judy Garland.

Mokebass · #3 09-20-2011, 03:53 AM

God Squad with the Rifles and late great James Darroch. Amazing speed and melody.

Otherwise Crying Sun or Burn My Eye from RB Living Eyes. Warwick Gilbert one of the best big tone rock bassists.

nysbob · #4 09-20-2011, 06:25 AM

I'm a huge Syd Barrett fan, but I love his work more collectively rather than any particular tune.

Whatever I would cite as my favorite tune today would change by tomorrow.

Vincent P · #5 09-20-2011, 06:30 AM

Difficult question. To many, and depends on my mood...
Knee jerk response: La Villa Stangiato.

Bob C · #6 09-20-2011, 09:23 AM

If you could only use one letter of the alphabet, which one would you choose?

HeadyVan Halen · #7 09-20-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob C

If you could only use one letter of the alphabet, which one would you choose?

'Love Supreme'

The letter E..

onosson · #8 09-20-2011, 09:35 AM

Silent Night

NoiseNinja · #9 09-20-2011, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C

If you could only use one letter of the alphabet, which one would you choose?

Trying to highjack my thread?

... The letter Ø

**ronaldpdbrandt** · #10 09-20-2011, 09:41 AM

This wouldn't always be my answer, but when I read the question just now, Swervedriver's "Duel" popped into my head immediately.

stratovani · #11 09-20-2011, 11:03 AM

They're coming to take me away ha-ha- he-he-ho-ho to the funny farm...

Napoleon XIV: 'They're coming to take me away' - YouTube

echoSE7EN · #12 09-20-2011, 11:09 AM

How Much Is That Doggie In The Window or The Wheels on the Bus. Especially the Meshuggah and Mayhem (during the Occultus years) versions respectively.

ffutterman · #13 09-20-2011, 11:18 AM

The Turtles - Happy Together
The Turtles - Happy Together - YouTube

I like the song, but I wouldn't call it a favorite. But it could very well be in the running for "Best Song" simply because there's no room for improvement. In itself, it is a perfect song.

Also, check out the drumming at about the 1:30 mark.

onosson · #14 09-20-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ffutterman

But it could very well be in the running for "Best Song" simply because there's no room for improvement. In itself, it is a perfect song.

There's always room for more cowbell...

MarTONEbass · #15 09-20-2011, 12:01 PM

You Enjoy Myself - Phish

baileyboy · #16 09-20-2011, 12:07 PM

Year of the Cat, Al Stewart

foq1978 · #17 09-20-2011, 02:36 PM

It's impossible to determine "the best song ever". However, for the sake of the discussion, I'll choose: Idiot Prayer, by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds - Idiot Prayer - YouTube

portlandguy · #18 09-20-2011, 02:54 PM

Private Eyes - Hall and Oats

BogeyBass · #19 09-20-2011, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoiseNinja

If you could chose just one song what would it be?

I'd chose this one, it's so off but it works out magically:

SYD BARRETT NO GOOD TRYING - YouTube

"yes I can tell
that you can't be what you pretend
and you're rocking me backwards
and you're rocking towards the
red and yellow mane of a stallion horse."

LOL thanks Noise Ninja i have not heard that song in awhile
loving the Syd Barrett.

I always liked the part on Pink Floyd - The Gnome

i think the change i'm talking about is at about 1:14

" Look at the Sky, Look at the River. Isn't it Good? "

**Mound of Sound** · #20 09-20-2011, 03:49 PM

The Spirit of Radio