Greatest Song of all Time

[hearts on fire]

Dancing Queen - ABBA

[Media Park]

The missus has just sparked debate, that I figure could rage on here until the end of time...

She seems to think "Living on a Prayer" is the best song EVER...

Who's going to be brave enough to top her...

[Darth Vader]

The missus has just sparked debate, that I figure could rage on here until the end of time...

She seems to think "Living on a Prayer" is the best song EVER...

Who's going to be brave enough to top her...

Well I'm sure you "top her" at every opportunity MP but the greatest song of all time is probably going to fall somwhere inbetween Bing Crosby White Christmas and the Beatles Let it be. Then again...Bob Marley or Bob Dylan could slip in there.

[Moe]

True Blue. John Williamson.

[CK]

Boy, this one will go for pages and pages and spark plenty of debate - you're a brave man, MP

Guess it comes down to, is a song the greatest of all time or is it someone's FAVORITE of all time.

Not even certain which one I could list here, but "Under The Milky Way" by The Church was the first that came to mind.

[GWW]

I doubt theres a "greatest song of all time", however most people no doubt have a favourite song, or songs.

[CK]

The missus has just sparked debate, that I figure could rage on here until the end of time...

She seems to think "Living on a Prayer" is the best song EVER...

Who's going to be brave enough to top her...

Well I'm sure you "top her" at every opportunity MP but the greatest song of all time is probably going to fall somwhere inbetween Bing Crosby White Christmas and the Beatles Let it be. Then again...Bob Marley or Bob Dylan could slip in there.

This will probably spark a massive debate on its own, but in all honesty, I find Bob Dylan one of the most monumentally overrated artists of all time. I realise his work was considered great for its time, but much of it hasn't stood up well, IMHO.

[Darth Vader]

True Blue. John Williamson.

mmm we need another topic - the worst songs of all time. For me anything country and western especially John Williamson's True Blue and anything \by Lee Kernaghan or Garth Wanker (Brooks)
Sorry to go off topic. I'll refrain from now on

[Moe]

True Blue. John Williamson.

mmm we need another topic - the worst songs of all time. For me anything country and western especially John Williamson's True Blue and anything \by Lee Kernaghan or Garth Wanker (Brooks)
Sorry to go off topic. I'll refrain from now on

Ooops.
Actually played that at my wedding as me & Mrs.Moe were leaving.
For what its worth Darth, i am also a big Star Wars fan if that helps

[Darth Vader]

True Blue. John Williamson.

mmm we need another topic - the worst songs of all time. For me anything country and western especially John Williamson's True Blue and anything \by Lee Kernaghan or Garth Wanker (Brooks)
Sorry to go off topic. I'll refrain from now on

Ooops.
Actually played that at my wedding as me & Mrs.Moe were leaving.
For what its worth Darth, i am also a big Star Wars fan if that helps

It all helps mate.

[GWW]

Is anyone going to list their personal favourites?

Mine would include:
- True (Spandau Ballet)
- Invisible Touch (Genesis)
- If You're Gone (Matchbox 20)
- Thats When I Think Of You (1927)

[Darth Vader]

Nice choices Boss Hogg

[smithy]

This will probably spark a massive debate on its own, but in all honesty, I find Bob Dylan one of the most monumentally overrated artists of all time. I realise his work was considered great for its time, but much of it hasn't stood up well, IMHO.

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks that, though a fair bit of his stuff has been covered by other artists and been successful for them.

[smithy]

The missus has just sparked debate, that I figure could rage on here until the end of time...

She seems to think "Living on a Prayer" is the best song EVER...

Who's going to be brave enough to top her...

Radio stations have had these promotions for years.
From what I can remember, generally it's a toss up between Stairway to Heaven and Bohemian Rhapsody.
But I agree that it's all down to your most favourite song rather than there being a best ever.

[7-Dog]

I love to hear Bon Jovi, but Living on a Prayer would be about the 5th/6th Bon Jovi song I'd choose.

Hotel of California
Knockin' on Heavens Door (the Song - any version rocks)
Lightning Crashes
Wonderwall
Bohemian Rhapsody

[Q.]

I don't even know where to start

[CK]

If its personal favorites, then agree with Smithy, Hotel California will be very high on my list too.

End Of The Innocence - Don Henley
Don't Change - INXS
Us And Them - Pink Floyd
From Now On - Supertramp
Four Seasons In One Day - Crowded House
Don't Dream Its Over - Crowded House (actually, this would go awfully close in any "greatest song" poll, IMHO. Nearly the perfect lyric throughout and beautifully constructed)

[Leaping Lindner]

I don't even know where to start

[Strawb]

my top five
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
American Woman - The Guess Who
It ain't over 'til it's over - Lenny Kravitz
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - George Harrison & The Beatles (I like both versions of the song.)
Ain't That America - John Mellencamp.

[godoubleblues]

so difficult to pick a top 10 or 5 let alone one
I reckon my faves change weekly depending on what I want to listen to
but some faves are

London Calling - The Clash
Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes
Fools Gold - The Stone Roses
Gimme Shelter - Rolling Stones
Black Friday Rule - Flogging Molly
Hold On - The Models
Hey Lord Dont Ask Me Questions - Graham Parker
Road to Hell - Chris Rea
I'm Shipping up to Boston - Dropkick Murphys
Olympia WA - Rancid
13 Stitches - NoFX