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Best song of the 20th century?
What do you think was the best song of 1900 - 1999?
Personally i'd have to say bohemian rhapsody. Though i'd accept others. What's your favourite? |
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Britney Spears - Hit Me Baby (One More Time)
Absolute milestone in 90s music imo |
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Personally i'd have to say bohemian rhapsody. Quote:
Britney Spears - Hit Me Baby (One More Time)
Absolute milestone in 90s music imo |
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Backstreet Boys - I Want It That Way
The 20th century masterpiece! |
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probably the beatles - 'tomorrow never knows' as it was/is still one landmark track that employed 7 new techniques that had never before been tried out, and whos influence in opening up new avenues is immense.
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Wow, too big a question to pick one.
Here's a few contenders. Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry) Over The Rainbow (Judy Garland) Mack The knife (Bobby Darin) Respect ( Aretha Franklin) I heard it through the GrapeVine (Marvin Gaye) No Woman, No Cry (Bob Marley) The Times they are a-Changing (Bob Dylan) Danny Boy (?) Like a Rolling Stone (Bob Dylan) One (U2) Imagine ( John Lennon) What's Going on ( Marvin Gaye) Billie Jean (Michael Jackson) A Day In the Life ( The Beatles) Je ne Regrette rien (Edith Piaf) Good Vibrations (The Beach Boys) Bittersweet Symphony ( The Verve) Will you still love me tomorrow? (The Shirelles) You've lost that loving Feeling ( The Righteous Bros) |
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Prince - When Doves Cry, pure masterclass in how to write a good song, and no bass line.
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If I were to pick one, It would be 'Imagine' by John Lennon.
The 20th Century was the first century in which Man created the capacity to destroy the world, Lennon's is the perfect artistic response. |
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enter 'fans of' to promote their heros
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probably the beatles - 'tomorrow never knows' as it was/is still one landmark track that employed 7 new techniques that had never before been tried out, and whos influence in opening up new avenues is immense.
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There is no best song. We all have our own individual tastes.
I have several favourites all falling between the years 1954 and 1983. Far too many to list, but I can tell you that "Bohemian Rhapsody" (which I find OTT and pretentious) by Queen (who I consider to be incredibly overrated) is not one of them. I am also very appreciative of many of the songs from the first half of the century by the great American songwriters like Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, Jerome Kern and George Gershwin. As for songs from 1984 to 1999, not for me I'm afraid, and don't get me started on 21st Century music! |
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Not saying this is the best song at all, but one of my fav songs that I never get tired of hearing is Ghost Town by The Specials, I remember we had the riots at the time and that song gave me goosebumps and still does
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Not saying this is the best song at all, but one of my fav songs that I never get tired of hearing is Ghost Town by The Specials, I remember we had the riots at the time and that song gave me goosebumps and still does
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Bridge Over Troubled Waters.
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Britney Spears - Hit Me Baby (One More Time)
Absolute milestone in 90s music imo Also Barbie girl by aqua, which is my all time fave ![]() + jailhouse rock - Elvis |
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Redemption Song.
Maybe. The question is too hard. I'm fairly sure it's not by Britney Spears though. |
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im not a beatles fan though... there are many groups/acts i prefer, so im not championing 'tomorrow never knows' because im a beatles fan, im chamipioning it because i seriously think its a strong contender for the best.
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That is so hard to answer and it is all about opinions so there's no official best song but my favourites are
Madonna-Like A Prayer Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal John Lennon - Imagine Queen- Bohemian Rhapsody Pet Shop Boys- Rent Prince- When Doves Cry Oasis-Wonderwall The list could go on and on |
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Wow, too big a question to pick one.
Here's a few contenders. Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry) Over The Rainbow (Judy Garland) Mack The knife (Bobby Darin) Respect ( Aretha Franklin) I heard it through the GrapeVine (Marvin Gaye) No Woman, No Cry (Bob Marley) The Times they are a-Changing (Bob Dylan) Danny Boy (?) Like a Rolling Stone (Bob Dylan) One (U2) Imagine ( John Lennon) What's Going on ( Marvin Gaye) Billie Jean (Michael Jackson) A Day In the Life ( The Beatles) Je ne Regrette rien (Edith Piaf) Good Vibrations (The Beach Boys) Bittersweet Symphony ( The Verve) Will you still love me tomorrow? (The Shirelles) You've lost that loving Feeling ( The Righteous Bros)
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What do you think was the best song of 1900 - 1999?
Personally i'd have to say bohemian rhapsody. Though i'd accept others. What's your favourite?
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Hotel California - The Eagles
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Couldn't think of just one so did a top ten in no particular order.
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson End Of The Road - Boyz II Men My Girl - The Temptations Ain't No Way - Aretha Franklin Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley Like A Virgin - Madonna A Song For You - Donny Hathaway Heartbreaker - Mariah Carey ft Jay Z I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston I'll Be Missing You - Diddy and Faith Evans |
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Every Rose Has It's Thorn - Poison
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