bazooka Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 Despite whatever kind of music is your favorite, there are certain songs that are just done so well in some way that makes them undeniably enjoyable. Here is a selection of songs that seem pretty much 'hate-proof' to me. Just about anything by Fats Domino ( I'm Ready, Blue Monday, I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday, etc.). Fats obviously has so much fun playing and singing that it just rubs off on you. Early stuff by Elvis (One Night, Heartbreak Hotel). Great style and backup musicians. Peggy Lee's version of Fever. I don't care much for jazz singing in general or other songs by the late Miss Lee, but this one makes you take notice. Other covers of this song can't compare. House Of The Rising Sun by the Animals, Wild Night by Van Morrison, Superstition by Stevie Wonder. If you can't stand these songs, I'd be surprised extremely and interested to know why. Also, I wonder what songs you consider hard to dislike.
EasyRider Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 :bow:Tommy James And The Shondells-Hanky Panky
Tybalt Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett I Fought the Law - Bobby Fuller Four
Jenny Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 Elvis' stuff I don't listen to NIN, but I like the song "Closer"...don't know if it's hate proof to everyone, but it is to me Patsy Cline (Crazy, Walking after Midnight, I Fall to Pieces)
XXX Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 - Try "Slave To Love" by Bryan Ferry and go from there. A lot of his songs are like that. - Barry White's songs are also renown for being appreciated by many music fans of different tastes. - A lot of "oldies" (50s and 60s) seem to fit this category whether they are Rockabilly, Rock, R&B, Soul, Blues, and Jazz. Heck! Even Country sounded better back then
bazooka Posted August 9, 2004 Author Report Posted August 9, 2004 Who wouldn't like Green Onions and Tequila ? by Booker T. & The MGs, and The Champs, respectively.
ImALumberjackNImOK Posted August 10, 2004 Report Posted August 10, 2004 Changes - 2pac Rap tune. I don't know anyone who doesn't like this song. I have a whole slew of family relics that like it. Hurt - Johnny Cash No denying that this caused a lot of Johnny Cash converts. Cat's in the cradle - Harry Chapin Sound of Silence - Simon&Garfunkel All I can think of at the moment.
cosmosis Posted August 11, 2004 Report Posted August 11, 2004 I'm afraid I'll have to mention the Beatles once again. The song 'Savoy Truffle' man those horns, the organ, the guitars. It's just got this 'groove' that makes me set the player in repeat.
Danielj Posted August 11, 2004 Report Posted August 11, 2004 Hurt-Johnny Cash Hard to believe but he COVERED this song from Nine Inch Nails!!!Their version is better. He sounds like he's dead
scott Posted August 11, 2004 Report Posted August 11, 2004 He's supposed to sound dead, it's remorseful, it was one of the best songs that year.
bazooka Posted August 12, 2004 Author Report Posted August 12, 2004 Just remembered another one. White Bird by It's A Beautiful Day
bazooka Posted August 24, 2004 Author Report Posted August 24, 2004 I found an excuse to bump this thread. While shuffling through radio stations this morning, I had the good fortune to land on one playing Tramp by Otis Redding & Carla Thomas (1967). If you're not familiar with this song, you owe it to yourself to seek it out. It features the perfect Stax horns and rhythm section* at their absolute smoking finest. If you don't get into this song, you must not be breathing. * keyboards:Booker T. Jones & Isaac Hayes; guitar:Steve Cropper; bass:Donald "Duck" Dunn; drums:Al Jackson,Jr.; trumpet:Wayne Jackson; tenor sax:Andrew Love; alto sax:Joe Arnold
Aunt_Acid Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 Hell- James Brown I Feel Good- James Brown. I remember Eddie Murphy had a little stand up bit about the noise James Brown makes in the beginning of the song.
_jr_ Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis Soak up the Sun - Sheryl Crow The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Crew Cuts ( I think)
Instant Karma Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 Sing, Sing, Sing - Benny Goodman Once you hear the drums starting off this song, you won't be able to stay sitting. And of course there's Putting On The Ritz. And a lot of Sinatra stuff.
_jr_ Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 Sing, Sing, Sing - Benny Goodman Once you hear the drums starting off this song, you won't be able to stay sitting. . I hate to be a stickler, but it's Swing Swing Swing. And , yes, it is hard to sit still when it starts. Then the horns kick in. Top notch.
MarcM Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 I hate to be a stickler, but it's Swing Swing Swing. And , yes, it is hard to sit still when it starts. Then the horns kick in. Top notch. No, I think it's Sing Sing Sing being described. http://www.rienzihills.com/SING/singsingsing.htm The version on this web site sounds like it was recorded outside of a mall Wurlitzer Outlet, but you get the idea. There is a biography of Benny Goodman called Swing Swing Swing, though. Also a video about Gene Krupa shares that title.
Aunt_Acid Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 You're both wrong. It's Swing Sing Swing.
I am the flying pig Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 Johnny Cash- Folsom Prison Mammas and Papas- California dreamin Rolling Stones- Shelter Blondie- Call me
_jr_ Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 No, I think it's Sing Sing Sing being described. http://www.rienzihills.com/SING/singsingsing.htm The version on this web site sounds like it was recorded outside of a mall Wurlitzer Outlet, but you get the idea. There is a biography of Benny Goodman called Swing Swing Swing, though. Also a video about Gene Krupa shares that title. I stand corrected. I have a compilation cd that says Swing Swing Swing, though.
Aunt_Acid Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 Mammas and Papas- California dreamin Good one! Down on the Corner- CCR Summer Breeze- Seals and Croft
Mykul Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 "Joy to the World" Three Dog Noght (Jerimaih was a bullfrog) "Hotel California" Eagles "I got you babe" Sonny and Cher (I hate this song, but don't know anyone else who does) "Good Vibrations" Beach boys (almost any beach boys really)
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