oldenough Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I am sure most of us have plenty of songs that we consider to be a favorite.... but do any of you have a song that you would call "The Best". Thinking in the vein of "singers" rather than bands. My choice would be Ray Charles "America the Beautiful". Never fails to stir me, just what music should do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 PS...In-case you are thinking that my choice is purely sentimental or patriotic...I'm not American. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted October 4, 2009 Moderators Share Posted October 4, 2009 Louis Armstrong......What a wonderful world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerolW Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Imagine - John Lennon jerol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Somebody to Love------Queen; Honorable Mention to Unforgetable, Nat King Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Louis Armstrong......What a wonderful world.Good call....[Y]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Imagine - John Lennon jerol Predictable...but good choice just the same.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Somebody to Love------Queen; Honorable Mention to Unforgetable, Nat King ColeGood songs....and Miles apart. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Fields of Gold - Sting, but my favorite version is by Eva Cassidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlw7 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Sam Cooke, A change is gonna come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Sam Cooke, A change is gonna come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsear Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Unforgetable with Nat King and Natalie Cole. Very emotional and well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Sultans of Swing by Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re9qdd6GdTg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT FAN Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 (Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay- Otis Redding. The last song ever recorded by "The Big O", the nickname he shared with the great Oscar Robertson. Cowritten with Steve Cropper, a beautiful song by my favorite male vocalist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblio Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Without You Songwriters - Ham/Evans, Vocalist - Harry Nilsson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Levi Stubbs Tears - Billy Bragg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jheis Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Aquas de Marco (Waters of March) by Antonio Carlos (Tom) Jobim Lots of different versions, but I think my favorite is a duet between Elis Regina & Tom Jobim (sadly both gone now): Elis Regina accompanied by Tom Jobim on piano: Sealab! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjUOxxwjpSE&feature=related A version by Susanna McCorkle (also no longer with us) http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2269766/waters_of_march/ For a different take, Marisa Monte & David Byrne: http://www.imeem.com/papaki2/music/SafDZibg/marisa-monte-david-byrne-waters-of-march/ Video: Feist & David Byrne: Instrumental version by Eliane Elias' Trio: http://vodpod.com/watch/1825007-eliane-elias-trio-waters-of-march-agua-de-beber Suzanne Vega & Stacy Kent: Anya Marina: http://hypem.com/track/748012/Anya+Marina+-+Waters+Of+March Sofia: http://neim0.multiply.com/video/item/19/Sofia_-_Waters_of_MarchAguas_de_Marco Al Jarreau & Oleta Adams: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_ld8kHYN-4&feature=related John Pizzarelli: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROMBbhyQvsQ&feature=related Sondre Lerche: In Hebrew: Amatuer (??) version: Dorm room recording: Banjo! Lurch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-Pz-iMuHcw&feature=related "a stick, a stone, it's the end of the road...." The story & lyrics: http://www.wicn.org/song-week/waters-of-march-1972 - enjoy. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 "At Last" , Etta James, Colin Daussalt. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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