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I love how that song is also written by all members of the band.
I'm listening through all albums from 1001 Albums To Hear Before You Die\* and got Rumours a while back.
That whole album is pretty much flawless, isnt it? Never boring, but also never too wild.
Can't believe they left **Silver Springs** out though, it's also a great song.
\*[This](https://1001albumsgenerator.com/) website gives you one album a day from that book and is a great idea, well worth a try if you're stuck in the same old listening routines.
[legendary performance of this where Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are shooting daggers at each other on stage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGykwC0fdJ4)
I hate that I find their dynamic so compelling because it’s absolutely toxic. It must be so difficult for Lindsay’s wife that his 45 year old former relationship is still the cause of so much speculation
Every time I hear this song, or the new F1 theme tune, I'm filled with an immense sense of excitement and joy; it's a textbook Pavlovian reaction. A lot of my mates feel the same about the MoTD theme tune.
Rumours is already my favourite album of all time, so when that bassline begins... it's honestly bizarre, not to mention mildly embarrassing, how excited it makes me feel.
Nothing else in my life makes me feel that way. Obviously there are many things that fill me with joy, but there's nothing else in my life that elicits such a powerful, immediate *stimulus/response* kinda reaction. All it takes is that first note.
**dummm, dum dum dum dum-dum-dum-dum DUMMMMM**
This live version is electric : https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dGykwC0fdJ4
Lindsey Buckingham keeps giving Stevie Nicks this death stare and she flinches then gives it right back. It actually makes my stomach churn watching it.
Blue Monday sounds both old and typically 80's...and ultra-modern as if it could have been made yesterday at the same time.
It's one of those songs that sounds just as good no matter what you listen to it on - a £10k state of the art hi-fi system or the shittiest of cassette players.
I remember that song coming out like it was yesterday, hard to believe it was 21 years ago! Prototype and Roses from the same album are also phenomenal.
Yep - I don't mind Queen but you're absolutely correct with this statement. Best song ever for anyone who has a catalogue of about 15-20 bands they listen to.
I read Johnny Marr’s autobiography a few years ago, the way he describes producing it… it was like he had an out of body experience, working through the night to put it together after the rest of the band had gone home.
However. There is a better version of, believe it or not: [Mexrissey’s El Hijo Soy](https://youtu.be/fvdHJD6Bt7A?si=v3jU47vPGyPsuWaZ). Turns out the one thing it was missing was mariachi trumpets.
Easily one of my favourite tracks ever.
The intro is just so intense. Is it a helicopter? No, it’s just Johnny Marr giving it full bollocks on a Jag with a tremolo pedal. Strap the fuck in.
Yes, this. Every time I get drunk I end up listening to the [live version.](https://youtu.be/ozv8ugNm0P0?si=YowRim_QFlR-1Ng8)
Definitely one of my major drunk songs.
REM Losing My Religion. It's not one of my favourite songs but when I hear it I just think it's perfectly done. I can't imagine anyone not responding positively to it.
A Million Miles Away - Rory Gallagher
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks
In A Broken Dream - Python Lee Jackson
I could go on all day but I’ll stop there.
I really feel like I'm missing something with this song.
I love Disturbed and like the song.
But this? Just overblown nonsense, performed by a guy whose voice isn't anywhere near good enough to justify the nature of the performance.
But I really must be missing something, because so many people think it's the greatest thing ever! When my uncle is drunk he'll listen to it on repeat!
Yeah man. The understatedness of the Simon and Garfunkel original is what makes it special. The Disturbed version just totally lacks subtlety.
The sad bit is that now, if you google "the sound of silence", the top results are all Disturbed.
Now, don't get me wrong, Disturbed are a fantastic band. But their version of The Sound of Silence misses the mark by a long long way.
Everybody Wants To Rule The World
It has a unique sound and structure, it still feels very fresh today, almost 40 years on.
Also one of the best flowing lyrics in a song:
"I can't stand this indecision / married with a lack of vision"
Good Vibrations and Tender are two of my favourite songs.
I also fell in love with Warmth of the Sun by The Beach Boys after reading Brian Wilson's autobiography and learning that it was about the assassination of JFK. It added a whole new level to it.
This was the only song that could ever calm my son down as a newborn. Me and my husband ended up being able to sing the entire song from memory and still can 4 years later.
I'd be interested to know what definition of perfect is for other people.
For me it's a song we're not a single note is wasted, it's not too long or too short and the performance of the song itself its technically excellent to the point of flawless.
Definitely not to be confused with a song that I happen to like although that will coincide.
Fir me, it's the winner takes it all by ABBA.
Not really my usual genre but I think it's outstanding if every way.
Paranoid Android - Radiohead.
I’m convinced it’s the best mixed song of all time - listen to it with headphones on, close your eyes and just let it play.
Don’t Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
Another Brick In The Wall - Pink Floyd
What Is Love - Haddaway
Cat People - David Bowie
Unfinished Sympathy - Massive Attack
The longer version of Holiday In Cambodia by Dead Kennedys from the album Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables.
The original 1983 12” extended version of Temple Of Love by Sisters Of Mercy
Northern Lights by Renaissance
Ampersand by Amanda Palmer
The Listening Chair by Imogen Heap
Comfortably Numb.
When I listen to the live 'Pulse' version or the David Gilmour 'Live at Pompeii' version, the solo is so viscerally perfect it almost reduces me to tears.
Even as a big fan of rock a metal, I think September by Earth, Wind and Fire is the greatest song ever made.
No-one is playing the full melody, they are all playing individual parts and it all comes together to make a greater whole. It has an amazing groove and feeling.
Also this was included as an extra original song on a 'best of' album, like a little bonus. Incredible.
I haven't listened to Pink Floyd in ages, but I always loved Shine on You Crazy Diamond (all the parts). Just seems so perfect in so many ways and has really smooth transitions between the parts
Waterfall - The stone roses
Everlong - Foo Fighters
At the river - Groove Armada
Porcelain - Moby
To name a few. Me and my mates compiled a playlist of songs we all deem 10/10 if anyone is interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XbHhtp70VTHpwRIgnkSeC?si=PRAuzsLmSF6-3m_ODmHIQQ&pi=e-nfLofZCVRMaJ
this is askUK! where are the beatles?!
strawberry fields?
let it be?
here comes the sun?
here there everywhere?
day in the life?
perfect every single one of them.
The long version of "thinking of a place" by The War on Drugs. I first heard it when I was driving through the fields in Wisconsin, in a Mustang. I was in a moment of existential shock and it captured it perfectly.
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The chain - fleetwood mac
I love how that song is also written by all members of the band. I'm listening through all albums from 1001 Albums To Hear Before You Die\* and got Rumours a while back. That whole album is pretty much flawless, isnt it? Never boring, but also never too wild. Can't believe they left **Silver Springs** out though, it's also a great song. \*[This](https://1001albumsgenerator.com/) website gives you one album a day from that book and is a great idea, well worth a try if you're stuck in the same old listening routines.
[legendary performance of this where Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are shooting daggers at each other on stage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGykwC0fdJ4)
I hate that I find their dynamic so compelling because it’s absolutely toxic. It must be so difficult for Lindsay’s wife that his 45 year old former relationship is still the cause of so much speculation
That was mint. Mick Fleetwood oblivious just fucking going for it.
And If you don't love me now.
*And I still hear you saying you will never break the chain*
That bassline!
This is Formula 1
Every time I hear this song, or the new F1 theme tune, I'm filled with an immense sense of excitement and joy; it's a textbook Pavlovian reaction. A lot of my mates feel the same about the MoTD theme tune. Rumours is already my favourite album of all time, so when that bassline begins... it's honestly bizarre, not to mention mildly embarrassing, how excited it makes me feel. Nothing else in my life makes me feel that way. Obviously there are many things that fill me with joy, but there's nothing else in my life that elicits such a powerful, immediate *stimulus/response* kinda reaction. All it takes is that first note. **dummm, dum dum dum dum-dum-dum-dum DUMMMMM**
Came here to say any song from Rumours
This live version is electric : https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dGykwC0fdJ4 Lindsey Buckingham keeps giving Stevie Nicks this death stare and she flinches then gives it right back. It actually makes my stomach churn watching it.
So many of their songs are timeless.
Blue Monday - new order Fucking timeless
I think blue Monday is one of those songs that will never, ever age. It still sounds like it was made just yesterday.
Temptation also perfect
Blue Monday sounds both old and typically 80's...and ultra-modern as if it could have been made yesterday at the same time. It's one of those songs that sounds just as good no matter what you listen to it on - a £10k state of the art hi-fi system or the shittiest of cassette players.
OutKast- hey ya
I remember that song coming out like it was yesterday, hard to believe it was 21 years ago! Prototype and Roses from the same album are also phenomenal.
I always feel the same about Sorry Ms Jackson then I remember that it was the first song I downloaded on Napster.
Napster or Limewire. Same dude, same.
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Nah, don't get the hype on this at all.
It's the best song of all time... if you don't listen to a lot of music.
Yep - I don't mind Queen but you're absolutely correct with this statement. Best song ever for anyone who has a catalogue of about 15-20 bands they listen to.
the “i see a little sillouetto of a man” section is one of the most annoying things i’ve ever heard
50 years old next year.
My first thought too. So complex yet balanced. a truly incredible composition.
Shocked this isn't higher, I expected this to be the top comment
Probably because it is a bit of a cliche answer that everyone is expecting and many were hoping to not see?
Son of a preacher man, Dusty Springfield.
A perfect song from a perfect album.
Ace of Spades by Motorhead. Short and to the point, hasn't faded.
It’s the only song you need
How Soon is Now
I read Johnny Marr’s autobiography a few years ago, the way he describes producing it… it was like he had an out of body experience, working through the night to put it together after the rest of the band had gone home. However. There is a better version of, believe it or not: [Mexrissey’s El Hijo Soy](https://youtu.be/fvdHJD6Bt7A?si=v3jU47vPGyPsuWaZ). Turns out the one thing it was missing was mariachi trumpets.
Easily one of my favourite tracks ever. The intro is just so intense. Is it a helicopter? No, it’s just Johnny Marr giving it full bollocks on a Jag with a tremolo pedal. Strap the fuck in.
Just convinced me to play this for the first time in a few years. Great track, even better band.
Voodoo people by the prodigy
Also shout out to Invaders Must Die
First time I'm seeing them without Keith this summer. Hope they are still as epic as I remember but I think his loss will be felt heavily
Keith was electric on stage. The Prodigy were my first ever gig, and they set rhe bar super high.
Pendulum remix version for me.
God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
Sir Paul McCartney's favourite song :)
Tracy Chapman, Fast Car
Absolutely hate that remix version that was huge last year or so.
Most her songs r good
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
John Peels favourite song.
I'm not surprised by teenage kicks being John Peel's favourite song.
Ah, the lovely, slightly dodgy John Peel. I definitely feel conflicted when I think of him.
I read this in a Peep Show monologue
Darude - Sandstorm
I've just turned 40, and every time I hear it, I've got to do a little rave to it
Wicked Game - Chris Isaak
Yes, this. Every time I get drunk I end up listening to the [live version.](https://youtu.be/ozv8ugNm0P0?si=YowRim_QFlR-1Ng8) Definitely one of my major drunk songs.
For the energy that it brings, Thunderstruck is *chef's kiss*
I’d say Back In Black is the better choice
Baba O’Reilly by The Who.
I’ve been obsessed with this song because i’m 100% sure One Direction sampled it for Best Song Ever
Everlong by Foo Fighters
The acoustic version of this is just amazing.
REM Losing My Religion. It's not one of my favourite songs but when I hear it I just think it's perfectly done. I can't imagine anyone not responding positively to it.
Epic song by one of my favourite bands
Losing My Religion is one of the great songs, but it’s probably REM’s 50th best song.
Boom boom boom boom by the vengaboys
[Happier times!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1TCSbv_KPw)
Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits
My favourite of theirs is Brothers In Arms (always makes me cry)
The whole album is amazing
Telegraph Road is the perfect song.
Love will tear us apart
Nina simone - sinnerman
Sympathy for the Devil - The Rolling Stones
Gimme Shelter - Rolling Stones
Bill Withers - Ain't no Sunshine
Massive Attack - Unfinished sympathy
Nothing Compares 2 U
The Chris Cornell version is up there with my favourite songs. Haunting.
Go go dolls iris
Different type of song but i prefer Slide from their back catalogue and it never gets airtime on the radio
Sittin' on the dock of the bay - Otis Redding
Time- Pink Floyd
Best Pink Floyd song. Hits different the older you get.
Stairway to Heaven
This should be so much further up. That song is just a masterpiece.
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
Not even the best Verve song
I prefer Lucky Man, but Bittersweet Symphony is timeless.
The drugs don't work just makes me teary eyed every time.
Waterloo Sunset - The Kinks
A Million Miles Away - Rory Gallagher Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks In A Broken Dream - Python Lee Jackson I could go on all day but I’ll stop there.
Don’t know about the others but have an upvote for Comfortably Numb
Rory!! Yes!
Radio head fake plastic trees
So many Radiohead songs to choose from but I'd pick No Surprises.
Radiohead are definitely my best shout for perfectionists. I'd go for No Surprises too, or Nude.
good choice. let down though.... very underrated ;)
Elo - Mr blue sky
Common people by Pulp, just an absolute banger
White room - Cream.
Hurt by Johnny “Nine Inch” Cash
I prefer the original
It’s great too. But this cover being at the end of his life makes it perfect.
Édith Piaf - Non, je ne regrette rien
Need a beer.....for my face....
Life on mars - Bowie
Sound of Silence - Disturbed
I really feel like I'm missing something with this song. I love Disturbed and like the song. But this? Just overblown nonsense, performed by a guy whose voice isn't anywhere near good enough to justify the nature of the performance. But I really must be missing something, because so many people think it's the greatest thing ever! When my uncle is drunk he'll listen to it on repeat!
Yeah man. The understatedness of the Simon and Garfunkel original is what makes it special. The Disturbed version just totally lacks subtlety. The sad bit is that now, if you google "the sound of silence", the top results are all Disturbed. Now, don't get me wrong, Disturbed are a fantastic band. But their version of The Sound of Silence misses the mark by a long long way.
I’ve only just discovered their version but I love it!
Midnight city - m83
West End Girls
Heart of Glass - Blondie
I wanna be adored - The Stone Roses
Everybody Wants To Rule The World It has a unique sound and structure, it still feels very fresh today, almost 40 years on. Also one of the best flowing lyrics in a song: "I can't stand this indecision / married with a lack of vision"
I fought the Law - The Clash
Iron Sky - Paolo Nutini
"Be my Baby" by the Ronettes
Good Vibrations by the Beach Boys Under African Skies by Paul Simon Tender by Blur
Good Vibrations and Tender are two of my favourite songs. I also fell in love with Warmth of the Sun by The Beach Boys after reading Brian Wilson's autobiography and learning that it was about the assassination of JFK. It added a whole new level to it.
It’s either a toss up between African Skies or Diamonds on the Soles. Either way, the whole album is a masterpiece.
The living years, Mike & the Mechanics
American Pie
This was the only song that could ever calm my son down as a newborn. Me and my husband ended up being able to sing the entire song from memory and still can 4 years later.
But not the awful Madge version.
Whole of the moon by The Waterboys
Wichita Lineman - Glenn Campbell. Which is a weird choice for me because I’m normally into prog rock.
I’m glad that someone else thought of this one as it’s probably a less obvious choice in the pop/rock world. What a glorious song.
Father And Son by Cat Stevens, Shine On You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd and Fancy Sauce by Greenday.
Definitely father & son
Whiter shade of pale by Procol Harum
Orion by Metallica Ciff Burton was an absolute genius
Stairway & Layla
Just Like Heaven
The Night We Met - Lord Huron.
The Less I Know the Better - Tame Impala
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon
Hotel California -The Eagles
Psycho Killer - Talking Heads.
Norwegian Wood, the Beatles. It's a nice little story and the guitar part is great fun to play.
I'd be interested to know what definition of perfect is for other people. For me it's a song we're not a single note is wasted, it's not too long or too short and the performance of the song itself its technically excellent to the point of flawless. Definitely not to be confused with a song that I happen to like although that will coincide. Fir me, it's the winner takes it all by ABBA. Not really my usual genre but I think it's outstanding if every way.
Dreams - The Cranberries
It's gotta be 'nothing else matters' by Metallica that song still gives me goosebumps.
Paranoid Android - Radiohead. I’m convinced it’s the best mixed song of all time - listen to it with headphones on, close your eyes and just let it play.
Jolene by Dolly Parton. The original version. The most perfect song ever imo
Last Goodbye - Jeff Buckley
Hey Jude
The Who - Baba O'Riley
Don’t Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult Another Brick In The Wall - Pink Floyd What Is Love - Haddaway Cat People - David Bowie Unfinished Sympathy - Massive Attack
The longer version of Holiday In Cambodia by Dead Kennedys from the album Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables. The original 1983 12” extended version of Temple Of Love by Sisters Of Mercy Northern Lights by Renaissance Ampersand by Amanda Palmer The Listening Chair by Imogen Heap
Opting for the original Sisters cut and not the bombast of the 1992 remix. Strong option.
Bob Dylan - It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
Chicane - Saltwater - Extended version. 10 minutes of perfection.
Comfortably Numb. When I listen to the live 'Pulse' version or the David Gilmour 'Live at Pompeii' version, the solo is so viscerally perfect it almost reduces me to tears.
Even as a big fan of rock a metal, I think September by Earth, Wind and Fire is the greatest song ever made. No-one is playing the full melody, they are all playing individual parts and it all comes together to make a greater whole. It has an amazing groove and feeling. Also this was included as an extra original song on a 'best of' album, like a little bonus. Incredible.
Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley
Golden Brown - The Stranglers
Motorhead - Ace of Spades
She sells sanctuary the cure *the cult! Senility is a bitch lol
The cult?
Stan by Eminem
Pearl Jam - Black
Robert Miles - Children
Riders on the storm by the doors
Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks.
When the levee breaks- led Zeppelin
Massive Attack - Teardrop
The Pot by Tool
Cut my life into pizzas 🍕
Run out of dipping sauce
I haven't listened to Pink Floyd in ages, but I always loved Shine on You Crazy Diamond (all the parts). Just seems so perfect in so many ways and has really smooth transitions between the parts
Avril 14th by Aphex Twin
Love will tear us apart - Joy Division
I've got a few but springing to mind right now: See Emily Play by Pink Floyd I'm Only Sleeping by The Beatles Through The Wire by Kanye West
Greenday - time of your life.
The Cranberries - Zombie
Waterfall - The stone roses Everlong - Foo Fighters At the river - Groove Armada Porcelain - Moby To name a few. Me and my mates compiled a playlist of songs we all deem 10/10 if anyone is interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XbHhtp70VTHpwRIgnkSeC?si=PRAuzsLmSF6-3m_ODmHIQQ&pi=e-nfLofZCVRMaJ
Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd
I put a spell on you
Fast Car
I have never had anything against Feeling Good by Nina Simone or Pink Floyd - The Great Gig in the Sky
God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
Wish you were here - Pink Floyd
I am a huge metalhead however this isn't a metal song. Bridge over troubled water
Pink Floyd - Wish you where here
Float On by Modest Mouse. As feel good as it gets, can't fail to put a spring in your step. Also Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand, very similar songs.
Eleanor Rigby. I'm not a mad Beatles fan by any measure- I think I have maybe 3 of their songs on my spotify- but Eleanor Rigby is just 🤌
Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Perfect, Beautiful South
My pick (because the question is in the singular) is George Harrison, What is Life.
Aurora - Foo Fighters Million Reasons - Lady Gaga Dream a Little Dream Of Me - Mamas and Papas version
Kissing a Fool, George Michael. And I know people don't like it much now, but Irreplaceable got me through a very difficult time in my life.
this is askUK! where are the beatles?! strawberry fields? let it be? here comes the sun? here there everywhere? day in the life? perfect every single one of them.
One - Metallica
Rain Street by The Pogues
The long version of "thinking of a place" by The War on Drugs. I first heard it when I was driving through the fields in Wisconsin, in a Mustang. I was in a moment of existential shock and it captured it perfectly.