Smashing Pumpkins - Starla The masters of quiet/loud and controlled feedback and this song displays both at the highest level. Billy Corgan is an absolute guitar genius.
John Prine - Paradise This is one of three songs on my list that I’ve been hearing my entire life and have grown to love. My dad recently passed away and JP was his favorite of all time. He was a professional musician and this was a staple cover my entire life. I love it.
Kyuss - Gardenia I probably could’ve picked any song from “Sky Valley” but chose this one. Josh Hommes guitar sound on this record is insanely good. Love the tone and tuning.
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison #2 of songs my dad covered ever since I can remember. I know my dads voice singing this more than the original.
Pearl Jam - Blood Crushing guitars. Pounding drums. The best EV voice ever for me. My favorite PJ song
The Band - The Weight #3 of the mentioned earlier. My dads favorite record of all time…music from big pink. Possibly my favorite song of all time.
Rage Against The Machine - Freedom I don’t want to get into how much this song means in todays times. Loved it since day one.
Led Zeppelin- Thank You Do I need to explain this one? Just one of the greatest songs ever. Beautiful song construction.
The Doors - When the Musics Over The opener from Live At the Hollywood Bowl version is magical. This is another one I could’ve picked from a bunch of different Doors songs.
Radiohead - The Bends The guitar work on this record is absolutely insane! Another one I could’ve picked from several songs but the bends is fire
Jimi Hendrix - Vodoo Child Pearl Jam - Smile James Gang - Walk Away Smashing Pumpkins - XYU Roger Miller - King of the Road Beatles - Happiness is a Warm Gun
Smashing Pumpkins - Starla The masters of quiet/loud and controlled feedback and this song displays both at the highest level. Billy Corgan is an absolute guitar genius.
John Prine - Paradise This is one of three songs on my list that I’ve been hearing my entire life and have grown to love. My dad recently passed away and JP was his favorite of all time. He was a professional musician and this was a staple cover my entire life. I love it.
Kyuss - Gardenia I probably could’ve picked any song from “Sky Valley” but chose this one. Josh Hommes guitar sound on this record is insanely good. Love the tone and tuning.
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison #2 of songs my dad covered ever since I can remember. I know my dads voice singing this more than the original.
Pearl Jam - Blood Crushing guitars. Pounding drums. The best EV voice ever for me. My favorite PJ song
The Band - The Weight #3 of the mentioned earlier. My dads favorite record of all time…music from big pink. Possibly my favorite song of all time.
Rage Against The Machine - Freedom I don’t want to get into how much this song means in todays times. Loved it since day one.
Led Zeppelin- Thank You Do I need to explain this one? Just one of the greatest songs ever. Beautiful song construction.
The Doors - When the Musics Over The opener from Live At the Hollywood Bowl version is magical. This is another one I could’ve picked from a bunch of different Doors songs.
Radiohead - The Bends The guitar work on this record is absolutely insane! Another one I could’ve picked from several songs but the bends is fire
Jimi Hendrix - Vodoo Child Pearl Jam - Smile James Gang - Walk Away Smashing Pumpkins - XYU Roger Miller - King of the Road Beatles - Happiness is a Warm Gun
Great list! Totally agree about Starla! They have so many great epic songs, but that one has got to be the best. Love it. Recently discovered John Prine, and he is amazing as well. Sorry to hear about your dad. That is tough. My dad passed away suddenly about a year and a half ago. It is great that you have the songs as a connection!
Smashing Pumpkins - Starla The masters of quiet/loud and controlled feedback and this song displays both at the highest level. Billy Corgan is an absolute guitar genius.
John Prine - Paradise This is one of three songs on my list that I’ve been hearing my entire life and have grown to love. My dad recently passed away and JP was his favorite of all time. He was a professional musician and this was a staple cover my entire life. I love it.
Kyuss - Gardenia I probably could’ve picked any song from “Sky Valley” but chose this one. Josh Hommes guitar sound on this record is insanely good. Love the tone and tuning.
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison #2 of songs my dad covered ever since I can remember. I know my dads voice singing this more than the original.
Pearl Jam - Blood Crushing guitars. Pounding drums. The best EV voice ever for me. My favorite PJ song
The Band - The Weight #3 of the mentioned earlier. My dads favorite record of all time…music from big pink. Possibly my favorite song of all time.
Rage Against The Machine - Freedom I don’t want to get into how much this song means in todays times. Loved it since day one.
Led Zeppelin- Thank You Do I need to explain this one? Just one of the greatest songs ever. Beautiful song construction.
The Doors - When the Musics Over The opener from Live At the Hollywood Bowl version is magical. This is another one I could’ve picked from a bunch of different Doors songs.
Radiohead - The Bends The guitar work on this record is absolutely insane! Another one I could’ve picked from several songs but the bends is fire
Jimi Hendrix - Vodoo Child Pearl Jam - Smile James Gang - Walk Away Smashing Pumpkins - XYU Roger Miller - King of the Road Beatles - Happiness is a Warm Gun
Great list! Totally agree about Starla! They have so many great epic songs, but that one has got to be the best. Love it. Recently discovered John Prine, and he is amazing as well. Sorry to hear about your dad. That is tough. My dad passed away suddenly about a year and a half ago. It is great that you have the songs as a connection!
Thanks. It was sudden with my dad too. Love seeing Starla on your list as well. As far as John prine I highly recommend his self titled, Bruised Orange and Tree of Forgiveness
Pearl Jam - Given To Fly I want this to be the last song played at my funeral, it's just perfection.
Violent Femmes - Blister in the Sun (honorable mention to Add It Up too)
Shouting it out and dancing round like I've got the zoomies.
Blind Melon - The Pusher
Not my number1 BM song, but this one gets me pumped.
Fugazi - Waiting Room Great for angsty days
MC5 - Kick Out the Jams
Does it need explaining why?
The Who - Anything off Quadrophenia
See MC5
Cat Power - I am a Map
Woman power perfection
The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset
Just feels so good
Pixies - Velouria
Another one that just feels good to let loose
Siouxsie and the Banshees - Cities in Dust
Another one that gives the zoomies
Honorable mentions
The rest of Yield
AiC Would & Don't Follow Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus U2 - Bad and Running to Stand Still
Screaming Trees - Nearly Lost You
Great list! If I had to name one favorite PJ song, I think I too would say "Given to Fly'. So good! And very cool to see a nod to Fugazi.
I could’ve easily put some Fugazi on my list too. In on the kill taker is so damn good!
Cheers guys! Yeah several Fugazi were in the reckoning, but I figured most have heard of Waiting Room. The PJ list is... extensive 🤣 Forgot Jane's Addiction & Wellwater Conspiracy in honorable mentions!
Smashing Pumpkins - Starla The masters of quiet/loud and controlled feedback and this song displays both at the highest level. Billy Corgan is an absolute guitar genius.
John Prine - Paradise This is one of three songs on my list that I’ve been hearing my entire life and have grown to love. My dad recently passed away and JP was his favorite of all time. He was a professional musician and this was a staple cover my entire life. I love it.
Kyuss - Gardenia I probably could’ve picked any song from “Sky Valley” but chose this one. Josh Hommes guitar sound on this record is insanely good. Love the tone and tuning.
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison #2 of songs my dad covered ever since I can remember. I know my dads voice singing this more than the original.
Pearl Jam - Blood Crushing guitars. Pounding drums. The best EV voice ever for me. My favorite PJ song
The Band - The Weight #3 of the mentioned earlier. My dads favorite record of all time…music from big pink. Possibly my favorite song of all time.
Rage Against The Machine - Freedom I don’t want to get into how much this song means in todays times. Loved it since day one.
Led Zeppelin- Thank You Do I need to explain this one? Just one of the greatest songs ever. Beautiful song construction.
The Doors - When the Musics Over The opener from Live At the Hollywood Bowl version is magical. This is another one I could’ve picked from a bunch of different Doors songs.
Radiohead - The Bends The guitar work on this record is absolutely insane! Another one I could’ve picked from several songs but the bends is fire
Jimi Hendrix - Vodoo Child Pearl Jam - Smile James Gang - Walk Away Smashing Pumpkins - XYU Roger Miller - King of the Road Beatles - Happiness is a Warm Gun
I'm surprised The Weight isn't on more lists. It's one of those songs that is covered by EVERYBODY.
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
This is one has grown on me after the first time I heard it. Now I have play it on repeat until I learn these lyrics. Great words here Scott W......HEARTLAND
I got a smile on my face, it's a beautiful day I smile to the world, I smile to the day And ain't nothing wrong, I can't complain This love is so strong, from playing this game
Nothing but love here, in peace and harmony Nothing but love here, it's our destiny
I just need a cigarette, lord help me breathe I ain't got a lot of regrets, still I can't sleep So what you wanna do? What else can I say? I hope it's not true, but you're so far away
Nothing but love here, in peace and harmony Nothing but love here, it's our destiny
The day will come, maybe not for a while I can give you my world, we can share in a smile Let me tell you like it is, it's all a man can really do Close your eyes, and these words will come true
Nothing but love here, in peace and harmony Nothing but love here, it's our destiny
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
In no particular order. Not all of these would be on the list of my top ten favorites but something about most meet the criteria of the thread
Alive - PJ. Will always be the one for me for PJ. From the opening riff to the end love every second of it. Still can play it over and over and never tire of it
Time - Pink Floyd. From the clocks in the beginning to the very end to me is my favorite non-PJ song. Music rocks and lyrics are spot on.
American Pie - Don McLean. Loved this since a kid. Probably the first rock or pop song I loved.
Just Like Heaven - The Cure. Just a really cool and fun rock song that makes me smile.
Jump Around - House of Pain. Infectious beat.
Lips Like Sugar - Echo and the Bunnymen. Takes me back to a simpler time. Young with no responsibilities. Great new wave pop song
These Eyes - The Guess Who. Always enjoyed the song and when I hear it brings me back to a specific time and place that I will always recall fondly
Alison - Elvis Costello. Always makes me think of my high school crush of the same name
Summer Nights/You’re the One That I Want. - Grease soundtrack. Going to cheat and count these as one. Songs that put a smile on my face. Just pure pop magic.
Friends - Elton John. Makes me appreciate all my current friends along with making me recall fondly old friends who have passed on or who have lost touch with.
In no particular order. Not all of these would be on the list of my top ten favorites but something about most meet the criteria of the thread
Alive - PJ. Will always be the one for me for PJ. From the opening riff to the end love every second of it. Still can play it over and over and never tire of it
Time - Pink Floyd. From the clocks in the beginning to the very end to me is my favorite non-PJ song. Music rocks and lyrics are spot on.
American Pie - Don McLean. Loved this since a kid. Probably the first rock or pop song I loved.
Just Like Heaven - The Cure. Just a really cool and fun rock song that makes me smile.
Jump Around - House of Pain. Infectious beat.
Lips Like Sugar - Echo and the Bunnymen. Takes me back to a simpler time. Young with no responsibilities. Great new wave pop song
These Eyes - The Guess Who. Always enjoyed the song and when I hear it brings me back to a specific time and place that I will always recall fondly
Alison - Elvis Costello. Always makes me think of my high school crush of the same name
Summer Nights/You’re the One That I Want. - Grease soundtrack. Going to cheat and count these as one. Songs that put a smile on my face. Just pure pop magic.
Friends - Elton John. Makes me appreciate all my current friends along with making me recall fondly old friends who have passed on or who have lost touch with.
Nice! I have a friend who wants a copy of Elton John's Friends on CD. I thought I would buy her a copy- must be tons of them out there, right? But, no! Only available on vinyl LP or cassette. I was astounded.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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The masters of quiet/loud and controlled feedback and this song displays both at the highest level. Billy Corgan is an absolute guitar genius.
John Prine - Paradise
This is one of three songs on my list that I’ve been hearing my entire life and have grown to love. My dad recently passed away and JP was his favorite of all time. He was a professional musician and this was a staple cover my entire life. I love it.
Kyuss - Gardenia
I probably could’ve picked any song from “Sky Valley” but chose this one. Josh Hommes guitar sound on this record is insanely good. Love the tone and tuning.
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison
#2 of songs my dad covered ever since I can remember. I know my dads voice singing this more than the original.
Pearl Jam - Blood
Crushing guitars. Pounding drums. The best EV voice ever for me. My favorite PJ song
The Band - The Weight
#3 of the mentioned earlier. My dads favorite record of all time…music from big pink. Possibly my favorite song of all time.
Rage Against The Machine - Freedom
I don’t want to get into how much this song means in todays times. Loved it since day one.
Led Zeppelin- Thank You
Do I need to explain this one? Just one of the greatest songs ever. Beautiful song construction.
The opener from Live At the Hollywood Bowl version is magical. This is another one I could’ve picked from a bunch of different Doors songs.
The guitar work on this record is absolutely insane! Another one I could’ve picked from several songs but the bends is fire
Pearl Jam - Smile
James Gang - Walk Away
Smashing Pumpkins - XYU
Roger Miller - King of the Road
Beatles - Happiness is a Warm Gun
And to be honest can’t say I know all the lyrics…
Golden Years - David Bowie
Immortality - Pearl Jam
Scenery - Neil Young
Boy in the Bubble - Paul Simon
Rosetta Stoned - Tool
Teardrop - Massive Attack
Red Right Hand - Nick Cave
In My Time of Dying - Led Zeppelin
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Pearl Jam - Given To Fly
I want this to be the last song played at my funeral, it's just perfection.
Violent Femmes - Blister in the Sun (honorable mention to Add It Up too)
Blind Melon - The Pusher
Fugazi - Waiting Room
Great for angsty days
MC5 - Kick Out the Jams
The Who - Anything off Quadrophenia
Cat Power - I am a Map
The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset
Pixies - Velouria
Siouxsie and the Banshees - Cities in Dust
Honorable mentions
Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus
U2 - Bad and Running to Stand Still
Great list! If I had to name one favorite PJ song, I think I too would say "Given to Fly'. So good! And very cool to see a nod to Fugazi.
Forgot Jane's Addiction & Wellwater Conspiracy in honorable mentions!
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*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
I smile to the world, I smile to the day
And ain't nothing wrong, I can't complain
This love is so strong, from playing this game
Nothing but love here, it's our destiny
I ain't got a lot of regrets, still I can't sleep
So what you wanna do? What else can I say?
I hope it's not true, but you're so far away
Nothing but love here, it's our destiny
I can give you my world, we can share in a smile
Let me tell you like it is, it's all a man can really do
Close your eyes, and these words will come true
Nothing but love here, it's our destiny
Love the opening line...
l got a smile on my face,
It's a beautiful day.....
Nothing but love here....
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*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Alive - PJ. Will always be the one for me for PJ. From the opening riff to the end love every second of it. Still can play it over and over and never tire of it
American Pie - Don McLean. Loved this since a kid. Probably the first rock or pop song I loved.
Just Like Heaven - The Cure. Just a really cool and fun rock song that makes me smile.
Jump Around - House of Pain. Infectious beat.
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These Eyes - The Guess Who. Always enjoyed the song and when I hear it brings me back to a specific time and place that I will always recall fondly
Alison - Elvis Costello. Always makes me think of my high school crush of the same name
Summer Nights/You’re the One That I Want. - Grease soundtrack. Going to cheat and count these as one. Songs that put a smile on my face. Just pure pop magic.
Nice! I have a friend who wants a copy of Elton John's Friends on CD. I thought I would buy her a copy- must be tons of them out there, right? But, no! Only available on vinyl LP or cassette. I was astounded.
Toadies -- Away
Candlebox -- 10,000 Horses or Far Behind
U2 -- Beautiful Day
Temple of the Dog -- Hunger Strike
Pearl Jam -- too many too list
Bob Seager -- Turn the Page
Tom Petty -- Free Fallin or Won't Back Down
Offspring -- several of there songs could be on here to, but Gone Away for sure
In My Tree - PJ
In The Fade - QOTSA
Strange Religion - Mark Lanegan
Eulogy - Tool
Where I End & You Begin - Radiohead
Everything's Ruined - Faith No More
Revival - Soulsavers
Sweet Jane - Velvet Underground
Bron Y Aur Stomp - Zeppelin
Julia - Beatles