songs that EVERYBODY likes

Lisnaholic · 06-24-2015, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by EPOCH6

First song that comes to my mind that hasn't been posted yet is Hotel California.

^ Agree on this. Overplayed, of course, but for a reason - it's a great song.
Anyone mentioned "I did it my way" ? That must be popular because there are a zillion covers.Even Johnny Rotten liked it.
Screen 13 posted a Walker Bros song, which reminded me of this one, which, at the time it came out had cross-generational appeal:-

Never heard TH's Destination Unknown song before, but it's a good candidate; some irresistable (br)ass. In a similar vein, this is a very catchy, dancy song. I think everybody secretly loves it, right up until they can't endure it for another second and run screaming from the room:-

More sedate, but for me this has a similar effect to the Macarena - starts off catchy, then drives you mad :-

feed · 06-25-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

I get the feeling that this thread is too utopian. But I've never met someone who didn't like this song.

True!!

Chula Vista · 06-25-2015, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Somewhere Over the Rainbow is a beautiful track and I'm positive that everybody can find a version that they like if they don't like the movie version.

Ever heard the late, great Eva Cassidy's version? Voice of an angel.

Plankton · 06-25-2015, 11:27 AM

Love this version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cHeNscKZN0

Chula Vista · 06-25-2015, 12:48 PM

When talking about the best overall guitarists on the planet, Tommy's name has to be included in the discussion.

Plankton · 06-25-2015, 01:53 PM

Amen to that. His brother too.

**Frownland** · 06-25-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

Ever heard the late, great Eva Cassidy's version? Voice of an angel.

I liked it, but far from the best version I've heard.

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Originally Posted by Plankton

Love this version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cHeNscKZN0

That was great, Emmanuel never disappoints. I think the Orcutt version I posted earlier is my favourite.

DwnWthVwls · 06-25-2015, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

I don't get it.. How is that Somewhere Over the Rainbow? That Emmanuel version is very clear, this one not so much.

The Batlord · 06-25-2015, 03:32 PM

Even if you hate dad rock, you know this song has a place in your drunken heart.

**Frownland** · 06-25-2015, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

I don't get it.. How is that Somewhere Over the Rainbow? That Emmanuel version is very clear, this one not soo much.

Seriously? I find the song's theme pretty prominent in Orcutt's version. It is somewhat hidden between his flourishes but it's definitely still there.

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