Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 2 August, 2011 Posted 2 August, 2011 Best song ever written? Up there with Stairway to Heaven, Hallelujah and Fear of the Dark...
Colinjb Posted 2 August, 2011 Posted 2 August, 2011 Haha, well i'm pretty sure at least one forum member will have an opinion on this!!!
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 2 August, 2011 Author Posted 2 August, 2011 Haha, well i'm pretty sure at least one forum member will have an opinion on this!!! One of the only ones to recognise my King Crimson avatar too...lol
revolution saint Posted 2 August, 2011 Posted 2 August, 2011 (edited) Best song ever written? Up there with Stairway to Heaven, Hallelujah and Fear of the Dark... It's a subjective matter of opinion - there is no best or worst. IMO though, no, and very definitely not in the case of Hallelujah. Edited 2 August, 2011 by revolution saint
badgerx16 Posted 2 August, 2011 Posted 2 August, 2011 (edited) "Stairway to Heaven" is probably not LZ's best, IMO that accolade goes to "Kashmir" or "When the Levee Breaks", and FOTD is not the best of the Mighty Maiden, 'Hallowed Be Thy Name' or 'Montsegur' are 2 that I would personally rate higher. And as for the premise of the OP, anybody's response will probably vary day to day, depending on their mood and recollection. Edited 2 August, 2011 by badgerx16
Crazy Diamond Posted 2 August, 2011 Posted 2 August, 2011 You called? It's a good one, yes. I actually prefer the live version on the 'Pulse' album, although when you go back to the original, it has a certain crispness to it which I adore. One of the only ones to recognise my King Crimson avatar too...lol 21st Century Schizoid Man contains one of the finest prog moments ever, the saxophone, drum and guitar bit is incredible.
Seaford Saint Posted 3 August, 2011 Posted 3 August, 2011 Best song ever written? Up there with Stairway to Heaven, Hallelujah and Fear of the Dark... No Bohemian Rhapsody is the best IMHO. My all time fave is Something in the Air Thunderclap Newman, Grooving by the Young Rascals, another beauty. Hard to choose the best Led Zep song, so many are good. Same for Pink Floyd
thefunkygibbons Posted 3 August, 2011 Posted 3 August, 2011 (edited) I personally prefer Wish you were here, but both are true epics Edited 4 August, 2011 by thefunkygibbons
DG Posted 3 August, 2011 Posted 3 August, 2011 "Stairway to Heaven" is probably not LZ's best, IMO that accolade goes to "Kashmir" or "When the Levee Breaks" This! Always preferred Echoes or Dogs to Shine on your crazy diamond.
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 3 August, 2011 Author Posted 3 August, 2011 You called? It's a good one, yes. I actually prefer the live version on the 'Pulse' album, although when you go back to the original, it has a certain crispness to it which I adore. 21st Century Schizoid Man contains one of the finest prog moments ever, the saxophone, drum and guitar bit is incredible. Couldn't agree more with both those statements. In fact I was listening to the Pulse version when I posted this. Learning to Fly on Pulse is also better I think...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 3 August, 2011 Author Posted 3 August, 2011 "Stairway to Heaven" is probably not LZ's best, IMO that accolade goes to "Kashmir" or "When the Levee Breaks", and FOTD is not the best of the Mighty Maiden, 'Hallowed Be Thy Name' or 'Montsegur' are 2 that I would personally rate higher. And as for the premise of the OP, anybody's response will probably vary day to day, depending on their mood and recollection. Also a big fan of 'Phantom of the Opera' by Maiden. Kashmir is quality by the way.
sussexsaint Posted 3 August, 2011 Posted 3 August, 2011 Kashmir is my fave LZ , Wish you were here and Diamond are sublime but I do rather love the live version of Comfortably Numb from the distant sound of thunder live album, the second guitar solo is immense. Most of Live after Death is absolutely classic Maiden
Minsk Posted 3 August, 2011 Posted 3 August, 2011 Last month in Alushta (near Yalta) the wife and I were walking down to the beach, as we passed an open air cafe (with great views of the bay) we heard the opening cords of Shine on you Crazy Diamond coming from within. We looked at one another and both said, 'let's stop and have a beer'. I'm not sure about the best song ever, but we had to stop and listen (and it was a good excuse for a beer, or two).
dellboypete Posted 3 August, 2011 Posted 3 August, 2011 Best song ever written? Up there with Stairway to Heaven, Hallelujah and Fear of the Dark... Maiden on at the O2 Friday night - I'll be there, just a pity it clashes with the Great British Beer Festival. But I get to go to that tonight and tomorrow to make up for it - plus Leeds on Saturday - what a great four days!!
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 3 August, 2011 Author Posted 3 August, 2011 Maiden on at the O2 Friday night - I'll be there, just a pity it clashes with the Great British Beer Festival. But I get to go to that tonight and tomorrow to make up for it - plus Leeds on Saturday - what a great four days!! I was there last night (BBF)!!! Actually really fancied Maiden, but had no-one to go with
dronskisaint Posted 3 August, 2011 Posted 3 August, 2011 You called? It's a good one, yes. I actually prefer the live version on the 'Pulse' album, although when you go back to the original, it has a certain crispness to it which I adore. 21st Century Schizoid Man contains one of the finest prog moments ever, the saxophone, drum and guitar bit is incredible. LOL - I just assumed your name was Syd!
LVSaint Posted 4 August, 2011 Posted 4 August, 2011 "Stairway to Heaven" is probably not LZ's best, IMO that accolade goes to "Kashmir" or "When the Levee Breaks" Agreed. Two incredible tunes.
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