[Posher778]

I posted this in General because I think it can grow into a real discussion here. What do you think the five best songs ever written are? My choices aren't in any real order, because no one can ever really say which the "best" is. But these are my five:


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1. Don Mclean- American Pie

Everyone knows this song. It's basically flawless in all aspects of music. It's country, it's rock, it's blues, it's everything. Don's voice is incredible. The song captures the emotions. It makes you happy, it makes you sad, it makes some of us nostalgic. Any way you look at it, it's undeniably deserving of a spot in the top.



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2. The Who- Baba O'Riley

How can you deny this one? It's got a spectacular beat, and incredible vocals. The lyrics aren't too shabby either. Prove me wrong. Teenage wasteland for the gold.


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3. Nirvana- Smells Like Teen Spirit

The song that basically defined the 90's generation. Many will disagree, but it's truly an amazing song. Cobain basically mumbles and wails about nothing, but for some reason, the song says a lot.


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4. Queen- Bohemian Rhapsody

It makes you laugh (Magnificooooooo!) (Nooooo, we will not let you go!)
It makes you cry (Mama, I don't wanna die, I sometimes wish i'd never been born at all) It captures the full spectrum of emotions, all in five minutes. Not to mention an incredible guitar part, and some of the best vocals ever recorded.


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5. Red Hot Chili Peppers- Under The Bridge

I initially had Stairway to Heaven in this spot, but after relistening to both songs, I think RHCP takes the trophy. It may not be nearly as popular to everyone, but I think the vocals are way better, the guitar is way nicer to listen to, and the lyrics are a lot better. Stairway to Heaven is just a little bit to spacey.


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Runner Up:

Led Zeppelin- Stairway to Heaven

Ok, so I don't care much for Zeppelin. This song doesn't really mean that much to me either. I was just as close to putting Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd here, but I know this song is way more influential and well known. Everyone, literally, knows this song. So, it takes the spot.


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Runner Up 2:

The Beatles- Hey Jude

It's basically quintessential. Everyone knows this song. It's an incredible ballad, and one of the original *hold up the lighter and sway* songs. Perfection.


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Runner Up 3:

Simon and Garfunkel- The Sound of Silence

It's haunting, and flawless. It's relaxing, and the lyrics are absolutely stellar. The vocals can hardly even be met by anyone, even today, so I think it's well deserved. Not to mention the message conveyed in the song.


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Honorable Mentions:

Soundgarden- Black Hole Sun
Guns N' Roses- Sweet Child O' Mine
Boston- More Than A Feeling
Alice In Chains- Man in the Box
Alice Cooper- School's Out
Pink Floyd- Wish You Were Here
Elton John- Tiny Dancer
Metallica- One
The Moody Blues- Nights In White Satin
R.E.M.- The Great Beyond
Radiohead- Subterranean Homesick Alien
The Rolling Stones- Gimme Shelter
Spin Doctors- Two Princes
Tears For Fears- Head Over Heels
Oasis- Wonderwall
Velvet Revolver- Fall To Pieces
The White Stripes- Seven Nation Army
3 Doors Down- Kryptonite