OT: What's your favorite song from every band you ever listened to?
My husband and I are driving from Chicago to Phoenix next week to take in some Cubs spring training and have been looking for ways to bide the time during the drive. He came up with a game and we've been obsessed ever since. We're each creating a playlist consisting of our one favorite song from every band we ever liked or listened to. It's a daunting task considering we're both in our late 50's. We'll listen to and critique each others list over the course of the drive. He already has 6 hours worth of songs. I'm not suggesting you put your lists here, just giving you an interesting challenge in these football-free months. If you're into music, it actually can be a challenge to pick just one, especially from a favorite band.
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:14 PM ^
Hello, Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:16 PM ^
i only listen to traditional mongolian music. i thoroughly enjoy the unintelligible guttural humming
February 23rd, 2023 at 5:04 PM ^
Okay, "Tanola Nomads" by Sainkho, from Out of Tuva. I'll give you my favorite from Kongorol Ondar in a bit.
February 23rd, 2023 at 7:53 PM ^
Ulaantorgon-uut by Byambajargal Gombodorj is straight fire
February 23rd, 2023 at 7:41 PM ^
Jeez, you are *very* weird. 😉 and are definitely invited to our next big bash. You will draw huge crowds! 😁
February 23rd, 2023 at 7:50 PM ^
I accept. And I’ll bring the pickles. Can’t have a bash without pickles amirite?
February 23rd, 2023 at 10:25 PM ^
Right! Sometimes we get crazy and order subs.
February 23rd, 2023 at 8:29 PM ^
The hu?
February 25th, 2023 at 8:53 PM ^
lturi Rainforest Pygmies - elephant hunting song. Sure it’s overplayed, but that can’t be helped
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:20 PM ^
What did you eat for lunch every day of your life? In order please.
February 23rd, 2023 at 7:14 PM ^
I thought this comment was hilarious and spot on. But Wendy rules and this is my kind of challenge so I'll toss in a few. Hope they're good enough for her list:
The Kinks: Come Dancing
Talking Heads: Crosseyed & Painless
Pearl Jam: Release (but who am I kidding?: Evenflow)
U2: (tie): Still Haven't Found... and Silver & Gold (HM: Bad and Desire)
Guns N' Roses: Estranged
Radiohead: Subterranean Homesick Alien
Smashing Pumpkins: Perfect
Dave Matthews Band: Tripping Billies
The Killers: Read My Mind (HM: Smile Like You Mean It, The Man)
Foster the People: Call it What You Want
Portugal the Man: Live In the Moment
And just because it's probably the purest rock song ever made and fun in the car: Remedy by the Black Crowes. I won't bother with my Metallica, RATM or Wu Tang selections. Have a fun trip Wendy!
February 23rd, 2023 at 10:23 PM ^
Your list made me think of my own favorites from some of these bands. Not sure if this qualifies but there is a certain live cover of "All Along the Watchtower" by Dave Matthews that is by far my favorite from them. "State of Love and Trust" or "Black" by Pearl Jam, can't choose. Absolutely love "You Could Be Mine" by G'n'R, always turn that one up.
February 23rd, 2023 at 11:41 PM ^
Singles Soundtrack FTW
February 24th, 2023 at 1:07 AM ^
All Along the Watchtower by Michael Hedges, U2's version is pretty good and I enjoy the Jimmy Hendrix version as well as the orignal by Dillon.
February 24th, 2023 at 11:13 AM ^
Ughh, I know - State of Love and Trust is amazing. The unplugged version is incredible. It's the hardest acoustic song I've ever heard. Pearl Jam is one of the bands that just have too many. I only went with Evenflow because I feel like it changed my life as a kid haha. Black is also excellent. Do I count Hunger Strike?
You Could Be Mine gets extra points because it was on the T2 soundtrack.
February 24th, 2023 at 12:08 PM ^
I would say count Temple of the Dog as a seperate band so you can include Hunger Strike anyway.
February 23rd, 2023 at 11:29 PM ^
Burger. Cheese.
February 24th, 2023 at 1:12 PM ^
After reading the title I felt overwhelmed. My first thought was, "I don't even remember all of the names of the bands I've ever listened to. How in the hell am I going to pick a favorite song from a band whose name I don't remember?"
1997 I downloaded an .mp3 that I remember liking, but the file name didn't really say who it was or what the name of the song was. How do I work that into my list? I have so many questions...
February 25th, 2023 at 8:54 PM ^
Ham loaf x18 then spam
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:29 PM ^
I only listen to real toe-tappers... The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:58 PM ^
My daughter is 5 months old. She loves Gordon Lightfoot.
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:30 PM ^
I am currently in the process of listening to Rolling Stone's "best 500 albums of all time" list (currently on #300: Shania Twain's Come on Over)
A few songs i've enjoyed along the way:
Bill Withers - Grandma's Hands
Stevie Wonder - Love Having You Around
Santana - Oye Como Va
Parliament - Mothership Connection
Tom Waits - Big Black Mariah
February 23rd, 2023 at 6:03 PM ^
Love Come on Over
February 23rd, 2023 at 7:17 PM ^
Coldplay “Strawberry Swing”
February 23rd, 2023 at 8:34 PM ^
Frank Ocean also does Strawberry Swing & pretty well
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:31 PM ^
This list should start and end with Undone - The Sweater Song by Weezer.
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:48 PM ^
Beverly Hills is the only correct answer for Weezer.
Edit: Whoa, tough crowd
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:50 PM ^
My Name is Jonas
February 23rd, 2023 at 5:05 PM ^
Jonas Brothers?
February 23rd, 2023 at 11:18 PM ^
I like Beverly Hills better than Undone. I'm with you. The only problem with Beverly Hills is it gets stuck in my head after I hear it. So when it's stuck in my head and I drive by an apartment complex or city that has a name with four syllables, I inevitably sing that name into the song. Try it, it's a good time.
Por exemplo:
Heavenly Homes, that's where I want to be, gimme gimme, livin' in Heavenly Homes
Harmony Park, that's where I want to be, gimme gimme, livin' in Harmony Park
Life on the Green, that's where I want to be, gimme gimme, livin' in Life on the Green
Neighborly Nest, that's where I want to be, gimme gimme, livin' in Neighborly Nest
February 24th, 2023 at 12:42 AM ^
I'm kind of partial to 'Perfect Situation'
February 23rd, 2023 at 5:19 PM ^
Surf Wax America
February 23rd, 2023 at 8:27 PM ^
February 23rd, 2023 at 5:35 PM ^
I like that as a second and last song.
Kick Out The Jams - MC5 should begin every mix tape.
February 23rd, 2023 at 5:44 PM ^
You misspelled Only in Dreams.
February 24th, 2023 at 2:33 PM ^
And it's not even close.
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:32 PM ^
The Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun."
That song doesn't fit your list, and I'm not sure if it's even my favorite Beatle's song but at a few crucial times in my life, its promise that things will brighten has felt powerfully meaningful.
(Of course, other times, that promise has felt like a cruel joke—but it's still meaningful.)
P.S. Say Hi at the games to my sister & bro-in-law, from ChicagoLand to Phoenix.
February 23rd, 2023 at 5:25 PM ^
It can fit because Wendy said “favorite.” It would be easier to choose the “best” from each band because you would apply some sort of objective “they say” logic to your preferences. But you’re allowed to have a favorite that isn’t “the best.” And then you’re gonna have to think about the moments in your life when the song mattered. But then you’re going to think of another moment, or a live performance, or the one you’d want to hear again and again and again. Dammit I’m not going to sleep tonight am I? Thanks a lot, Wendy! I know, quit thinking and go to bed…
February 23rd, 2023 at 6:41 PM ^
You are going to bed before 6:00 PM and without dinner. What did you do?
Oh...you meant quit drinking. That is more like it. All better.
February 24th, 2023 at 1:01 AM ^
I live in Europe so it really was bedtime.
”Here Comes the Sun” will always make me think of the day my son was born because I made the obvious pun on social media. I highly recommend the Nina Simone cover!
February 23rd, 2023 at 8:58 PM ^
Here Comes the Sun was the song my husband and I walked back down the aisle to, after the ceremony, so I approve.
February 23rd, 2023 at 11:09 PM ^
Our wedding song was "I Will" by The Beatles. It was a little awkward because the song is short. So all the bridesmaids and groomsmen had to get on the floor quickly. But it's a really beautiful song with lyrics that fit the moment perfectly.
February 24th, 2023 at 7:53 AM ^
Did you get lost the first time?
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:33 PM ^
Play some of this for your husband in case he starts drifting off on the road trip. LOL
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:42 PM ^
Mgometalheads unite! 🤟
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:53 PM ^
Check out In Dying Arms sometime.
February 23rd, 2023 at 7:13 PM ^
I'm more of an odd time signature guy. Messhuggah, Car Bomb and Vildhjarta is where it's at.
February 23rd, 2023 at 8:32 PM ^
Pain Remains is an epic masterpiece.
Edit: Currently on about a year long Lamb of God kick. Still Echoes, 512, Insurrection, Memento Mori and Walk with me in Hell are my top 5 right now, but it's a fluid situation.
February 23rd, 2023 at 11:04 PM ^
Come on….
Ashes of the Wake, the complete album by LoG, is a metal masterpiece. No songs from there is a travesty.
February 24th, 2023 at 8:26 AM ^
Like I said, fluid situation. Now You've Got Something to Die For, Omerta, Hourglass and Laid to Rest have all been there. Omerta may have just taken a spot in the top 5. It all really just depends on which songs I've listened to recently.