_Annabelle_

It could be this song: "Nite and Day" by Al B Sure! (1988) (Not sure about the correct spelling of 'night'.) Lyrics: "I can tell you how I feel about you night and day How I feel about you (No, no) I can tell you how I feel about you night and day How I feel about you I?ll love you more in the rain or shine And makin? love in the rain is fine A love so good and I call it mine Love is blind I can tell you how I feel about you night and day How I feel about you (No, no, no) I can tell you how I feel about (Woo) you night and day How I feel about you (Ho, oh...) Believe me when I say that I do care (I can tell you) I?d like to run my fingers through your hair (I can tell you) Baby, if you left I could not bear (I can tell you) Please don?t share Do you love me, please let me know (I can tell you) Don?t hide the feeling, just let it show (I can tell you) A feeling so deep that comes within (I can tell you) What kind of love am I in, ooh... I can tell you how I feel (Uh, ho) about you night and day How I feel about you (No, no, no) I can tell you how I feel (Ooh) about you night and day How I feel about you (Ho, oh...) If you and I were one, girl The love we?d share would be so fun Just take my hand and you?ll see, girl That we?d take off into another world I can tell you how I feel about you (Ooh) night and day (Uh-huh) (Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh) I can tell you how I feel (Woo) about you night and day (I?ll love you more in the rain or shine) I can tell you how I feel about you night and day (Night and day, night and day, night and day) I can tell you how I feel (Woo) about you night and day (Making love in the rain is fine) I can tell you how I feel about you night and day I can tell you how I feel about you night and day" -------------------------------------------------- Hope this helps .

Lol, thanks. But I think their are plenty more people here more melodically-inclined.

Sure, I read it at Allmusic.com (AMG) under his biography.

Not sure about "Eight Miles High" but I don't think the labeled 'drug' Beatles songs were about drugs. Most of it is just a result late '60's/70's drug paranoia IMO. If the band/writer of these songs says their not about drugs, then that's as far as it should go. They don't really have any reason to lie about it so who cares? I think "Hey Jude" is directed to Julian Lennon, "Yellow Submarine" is a charming kids songs despite some so-called drug imagery and "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" where the imagery is more obvious, probably was never intended to spellout LSD. Within the context of The Wall I think "Comfortably Numb is alot deeper then just song refering to or encouraging the use of drugs.

How about: "In My Life" from Rubber Soul or "Hey Jude"

Right on! The Band is my second favorite group of all-time (behind the Beatles) and one of the greatest IMO. Their name while memorable also gave made them seem a little mysterious so its pretty cool. They were very well respected within the musical community and with critics (audiences to a lesser degree). I love how they embraced the roots of rock music and made such a unique and distinctive sound out of it while everyone else was either seeing how loud they could play or seeing how tripped out they could make there music. The Band had a very down to earth and informal feel.

As far as I have read, Jim Gordon is still serving a sentence of 16 years - life imprisonment, at least, as of 2003.

For 'Best Trilogy' I would have to say The Godfather for sure. Each is a brilliant, engrossing, innovative film, timeless and excellent in every way. The Indiana Jones and the Star Wars trilogies are both fun and amusing to watch but lack the depth and complexity that characterizes The Godfather series, IMO. All three trilogies do however turn out wonderful, skillfully used scores. I particularly love the beautiful, haunting music heard throughout The Godfather films.

And deservedly so. IMO the Beatles were nearly unrivaled in their ability to create beautiful melodies. Another lovely, melodic tune from A Hard Day's Night was "And I Love Her". Also the tremendous "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel is pretty melodic.

Your right Danielj, neither is really a distinct genre or style. British Invasion was more of movement but each 'Invasion' band did draw from the same influences so they did have a similar 'style'. And it is a collective term for American-influenced British-based music styles (mod, merseybeat etc.) Singer/songwriters is sort of a sub-genre, I guess, but they did have a similar 'style'. To quote AMG: "Singer/Songwriter refers to the legions of performers that followed Bob Dylan. Most of the original singer/songwriters performed alone with an acoustic guitar or a piano. Their lyrics were personal, although they were often veiled by layers of metaphors and obscure imagery. Singer/songwriters drew primarily from folk and country, although certain writers like Randy Newman and Carole King incorporated the songcraft of Tin Pan Alley pop. The main concern for any singer/songwriter was the song itself, not necessarily the performance. However, most singer/songwriter records have a similar sound, which is usually spare, direct, and reflective, which places the emphasis on the song itself."

?MacArthur Park? was released a few months prior to ?Hey Jude? so both songs were groundbreaking in terms of refining the standard length of songs radio stations were willing to play paving the way for other 7 min+ songs that followed. This however I'm not sure about. From what I?ve read/heard ?MacArthur Park? clocks in around seven and a half minutes but Hey Jude only a few seconds more than seven. However I'm not sure precisely how long each of the original singles from 1968 ran for. I do believe that ?MacArthur Park? was longer, though I could be wrong. But if it is longer than the claim that the Beatles tried to upstage it is not well founded.

Allmusic.com (AMG) has a huge list of genres and styles with definitions and examples of each. Here are a few: Alternative rock Glam-rock Indie rock Space rock Blues-rock Mod Singer/Songwriter Soft rock Merseybeat British Invasion

- "Baby I Love Your Way" by Peter Frampton - "Don't Let Me Down" by The Beatles - "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Paul McCartney - "Sunshine of Your Love" by Cream

1. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? A. Cookies N? Cream. 2. What is the last movie you saw in a theater? A. N/A 3. Your PBnJ: Crusts on or cut off? A. On. 4. Who was your first celebrity crush and how old were you? A. N/A 5. Ink pens: blue or black ink? A. Black. 6. What is your favorite color? A. Pink. 7. If you had $100 to spend in 5 minutes, what would you buy? A. A new outfit, maybe shoes. 8. What is your favorite cereal? A. Lucky Charms. 9. Choose one: A B C and tell why you picked it. A. ?A? its first and quite symmetrical. 10. Name a quote that says a lot about you. ?If I don?t say much, it is not for a lack of something to say but a lack of opportunity to say it.?

Another song where the title is only mentioned once, in the last line is "Here, There and Everywhere" by The Beatles from Revolver (1966). An excellent but underrated love song: To lead a better life, I need my love to be here. Here, making each day of the year Changing my life with a wave of her hand Nobody can deny that there's something there. There, running my hands through her hair Both of us thinking how good it can be Someone is speaking but she doesn't know he's there. I want her everywhere and if she's beside me I know I need never care. But to love her is to need her Everywhere, knowing that love is to share each one believing that love never dies watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there. I want her everywhere and if she's beside me I know I need never care. But to love her is to need her. Everywhere, knowing that love is to share each one believing that love never dies watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there. I will be there, and everywhere. Here, there and everywhere.

A couple of popular music songs I find very melodic are "Something" and "For No One" both by the Beatles A wonderfully melodic classical piece is "Canon in D Major" by Johann Pachelbel.

Well, I like some of the bands on VH1's list and naturally I think those should be higher but hard rock isn't actually my favorite genre and some of those bands I have never heard of. Overall it seems pretty accurate: #1 Led Zeppelin is absolutely the definitive hard rock band and I don't know this Quiet Riot at #100 but which order the 98 in between should go is a free guess. Thankfully most of the great bands/artists are ranked deservedly high: AC/DC, The Who, Jimi Hendrix etc. I am surprised but nowhere near disappointed to see the Rolling Stones so far down the list. As for the Beatles, though they are my favorite and according to most people, critics, magazines and so forth are the greatest band/artist in the history of popular music (spanning all genres) I don?t think they could be counted as specifically a hard rock outfit thus explaining their absence here. Annabelle

I totally disagree with those who say that the coda ending "Hey Jude" is monotonous or that it would have been better shortened. The song would have been a rather average Beatles ballad (though in all fairness a mediocre Beatles song is better then a lot of other band's best) had it remained short but instead it launches into a repetitive, yes but boring, no closing anthem-like fadeout. What could have easily become monotonous became in my opinion hypnotic and powerful especially since the orchestra builds along with it. Besides it is varied with Paul McCartney's various vocal tricks from screams to mantra-like chants. Likewise it serves as another example of the Beatles genius when comes to pushing the boundaries of song structure since most pop songs before it were limited to three or four minutes and never more than six or seven. Despite it?s, at that time, unheard of length they manage pull it off well giving "Hey Jude" an epic feel. In short, it is an innovative and extraordinary song and the coda helped it become groundbreaking as well. Granted a lot of other songs that are repetitive especially at the end are boring but which songs and why is once again just an opinion. Things that do annoy me are: - Over-extended and pointless instrumental solos or textures (maybe its great if your on drugs?) - Lush and bombastic string and/or choir arrangements that serve to drown out and not accentuate the melody. - Vocals with either limited range or that shout or talk and don?t sing (e.g. Mick Jaggar, my apologies if I offend any Rolling Stones' fans) However exceptions due exist. Annabelle

I could not put one over all the others but my possible choices for #1 would be: - "Hey Jude" by The Beatles - "Layla" by Derek and The Dominoes - "In My Life" by The Beatles - "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Paul McCartney - "The Weight" by The Band - "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd Sorry, I know it said 'song' not 'songs'. Annabelle

Pretty recently I have developed a taste for what some would call "classic rock" mostly The Beatles, The Band, and a wide variety of songs by many different artists from Pink Floyd to Eric Clapton and so forth. I was never really into any of today's music: teen pop or alternative rock or whatever and ?60?s, 70?s and some ?80?s rock music, in my opinion, is so unique, real and innovative, written and played by real musicians: artists. But I think everyone assumes I should like newer music or if your my family no music at all so I tend to listen to it under the radar. On the one hand I would love to boldly express my own personal taste in music but on the other hand I would feel sort of embarrassed when the song ended. Usually I just turn it down or off when people are around. I know it is a contradiction to say that I think my music is great but not good enough for those around me but I guess I feel if people judge and reject my music they are judging and rejecting me. Then again I won't go blasting the music and annoying and offending people just to make a statement about myself. (That I am inconsiderate and offensive?!?) But... maybe once it would be fun. LOL Annabelle

I agree with your analysis Martin (22779): popularity is not synonymous with greatness; contrary to popular opinion, the one does not determine the other. The reason, it seems, why people think the Beatles are the best is because the majority (fans and critics alike) believe this to be true, that is, the Beatles have always been and will always be more popular then the Rolling Stones overall. If it were the other way around the Stones would be regarded as ?better?. Therefore as was previously stated this popularity contest is pointless because the answer is already known and trivial since people will base their answer on their own preferences only. However it is my opinion that the Beatles are the best quite simply because they are superior in the most crucial areas of making music especially songwriting ability both lyrically and musically, the genius of which is evident in their brilliant, groundbreaking albums and diverse songs (from ?Can?t Buy Me Love? to ?Helter Skelter?!). As for comparing Beatles and Stones songs again it is far too subjective a question to say for sure which are ?better? but count my vote for the former band?s work. Finally, as for the Rolling Stones being better live performers well that?s in the eye of the beholder I suppose (concerts come and go but the music is forever) but I do think it was needlessly arrogant for them to bill themselves as ?The World?s Greatest Rock and Roll Band?. Would they have been regarded as great if no one came to their concerts or bought their records? No, so again greatness is based upon popularity. This philosophy tends to incorrectly promote that which in my opinion is inferior and sometimes ignores that which is worth listening too. I suppose that?s the difference between the record buying public and critics: the public wants what is new and ?in? and supplies their wants for the time but the critics, hopefully, evaluate impartial to sales and from a more technical not a personal viewpoint. Annabelle

My favorites for best male vocals would have to be: - Paul McCartney - Freddie Mercury - David Gilmore - John Lennon - Eric Clapton - Art Garfunkel - Robert Plant Each have their own distinct voice: some convey earnestness or vulnerbility, others have wide range and are conventionally good and all are excellent, powerful singers.

The Beatles.

Trippiest?? Hmm I would also have to say "I Am The Walrus" its such a foreboding sound collage especially with the swirling melodies and strings. Really freaky but totally cool.

Well i'm not sure if they count as "Canadian" but four of their five members were born in Canada so no question my favorite would be The Band. Them being one of the most talented, influential, idiosyncratic and critically acclaimed groups of the late '60's to mid '70's. Robbie Robertson (lead guitar), one of the finest songwriters of the rock era, Garth Hudson (keyboards, saxophone), an instrumental virtuoso, Levon Helm (drums), Rick Danko (bass, guitar) and Richard Manuel (piano) all fine musicians and co-lead singers, make up the group. Also the rock documentary of their farewell performance, The Last Waltz by Martin Scorcese, is one of my favorite films.