2007-11-24 15:56:24 · 34 answers · asked by bluesummers76 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
Does it have to be just one? Because there are a few I think ought to be mentioned and I really like the premise of the question.
"Hospital" by the Modern Lovers should be forced on everyone at least once in their life. It's such an unconventional song, very unique and simple without being over the top weird, and it's the most sincerely emothional song I've ever heard in my life. I can see why Jonothan Richman cried sometimes while performing it live, it's an very deeply emotional affair.
"The Passenger" by Iggy Pop is also one of those songs that has such a deep and poetic air that makes it feel (at least for me) really... grand, if that makes any sense. Plus it's a great rock song, there are a few really great live performances of it on Youtube too, as well as a good cover by Siouxsie & The Banshees.
"Blank Generation" and "Marquee Moon" by Richard Hell & The Voidoids and Television respectively are too great moments in art punk that should be experienced by all.
"1970" by the Stooges because everyone ought to know what rock 'n' roll is supposed to sound like in it's purest form with its fiercest attitude. Although really the whole Stooges catalouge ought to be heard by everyone, especially the live album Metallic K.O. to see what a real group of rockin' rebel outcasts sounds like.
"Anarchy In The U.K." because if you haven't heard those opening bars and Johnny Rotten's maniacal snarling chuckle then you've never heard real punk or revolution.
"Judy Is A Punk" Live from the '76 show they have as bonus tracks on the Ramones CD LEave Home because it really shows what kind of noise you can make with minimalistic technique and some youthful energy.
"Forming" by the Germs because again it shows what a garage, a crappy tape recorder and a few kids can do with their haerts in the right place. Plus it has some pretty good lyrics, you'd be surprised at the lyrics Darby could write, a neat guy before he offed himself.
"Field Day For The Sundays" by Wire to show what can be accomplished in 28 seconds.
"My Old Man's A Fatso" by the Angry Samoans because I think it's a masterpiece and it's great for expressing angst everyone feels as youths.
"Heroin" by the Velvet Underground because that's what it sounds like when art and rock really mix.
2007-11-24 18:08:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
I have two.
"Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin is a brilliant composition and the lyrics evoke feelings of a better place (than this earth), learning from an older, wiser race of people.
"Stargazer" by Rainbow. Epic in every sense of the word. The lyrics tell a story, the music is great, Ritchie Blackmore plays a brilliant guitar solo, and the awesome Ronnie James Dio is at the top of his game.
2007-11-24 22:33:25 · answer #2 · answered by The Dragon 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
River Deep Mountain High by Tina Turner
Heroin by the Velvet Underground
2007-11-24 16:06:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
The Greatest Love Of All by George Benson
2007-11-24 20:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by zynjen 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cant decide. Either Soft Parade or The End by The Doors
I'd go with Soft Parade by The Doors
2007-11-25 05:34:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
La Vie En Rose - Edith Piaf
2007-11-24 16:16:24 · answer #6 · answered by Bloody Hell 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
wow! what a great question! i've thought about it for awhile and i think that if anyone listens to Muddy Waters song Mannish Boy, they will really see where rock music came from. especially if they hear the version on his album Hard Again. that version will drive you into the ground!
2007-11-24 16:11:22 · answer #7 · answered by hookerln 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles.
Bohemian Raphsody -Queen
2007-11-24 16:02:43 · answer #8 · answered by Panchotaku 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
The Shins- Caring is Creepy
2007-11-25 09:18:56 · answer #9 · answered by Dawny 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hey Jude and In a House-In a Heartbeat
2007-11-24 16:19:39 · answer #10 · answered by lilslugger902 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋