J2112YYZ Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 QUOTE (danielmclark @ Aug 27 2011, 09:26 AM) QUOTE (J2112YYZ @ Aug 27 2011, 08:07 AM) I haven't listened reguarly to classic rock radio in over a decade. So i'm not sick of either one. I still like both songs but Stairway kicks Freebird's ass I wish I could say that, but there are only three radio stations in Houston that are worth a damn and two of them are classic rock. I drive just enough to care about having something to listen to in the car but not enough to justify paying for satellite radio, so three's what I have to deal with So you can't buy a wire to hook up an iPOD or install a CD player or in your car? It's honestly not that hard to avoid listening to the radio in your vehicle nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodys hero Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I'm with Sully Sue I voted wrong! Honestly, I hear Stairway more than Freebird but I never tire of listening to Stairway to Heaven so I would have to go with... love them both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go2wrk@95974 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) I haven't played or listened to either song on the radio in a quite few years. I try to play more obscure lesser known song's from Skynyrd and the Zep. Radio hits draw you in, but the REAL great song's are the one's not played much on the radio, imo. Both song's are very melodic in structure, and extremely well written both, musically and lyrically. I voted STH , because it became overkill on the radio.I would hear the first 5 notes to STH,and I'd change the station..(and this was in late 70/early 80's) didn't do that with FB.( I'm a distant cousin to Ronnie and Johnny Van Zant-been a Skynyrd fan for yrs and yrs.) Plus, when you take in consideration the history of the band, FB was very prophetic, in lyrical form. Gotta go with FB, over Zep's signature tune. Excellent thread! Edited August 27, 2011 by go2wrk@95974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielmclark Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 QUOTE (J2112YYZ @ Aug 27 2011, 08:57 AM) QUOTE (danielmclark @ Aug 27 2011, 09:26 AM) QUOTE (J2112YYZ @ Aug 27 2011, 08:07 AM) I haven't listened reguarly to classic rock radio in over a decade. So i'm not sick of either one. I still like both songs but Stairway kicks Freebird's ass I wish I could say that, but there are only three radio stations in Houston that are worth a damn and two of them are classic rock. I drive just enough to care about having something to listen to in the car but not enough to justify paying for satellite radio, so three's what I have to deal with So you can't buy a wire to hook up an iPOD or install a CD player or in your car? It's honestly not that hard to avoid listening to the radio in your vehicle nowadays. Oh of course - and it's super easy and I've done it in the past. But as of right this second, I would need to spend money and time because I lost my FM transmitter for my iPhone and replacing the stereo completely isn't in my budget (my factory stereo has a CD player but no AUX jack for direct wiring the iPhone). I boxed up my CDs in favor of computer audio a couple of years ago, but I guess I could dig a few out to keep in the car... It's not a huge deal, really - just a minor lament/complaint that Houston radio sucks these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 QUOTE (danielmclark @ Aug 27 2011, 11:43 AM) QUOTE (J2112YYZ @ Aug 27 2011, 08:57 AM) QUOTE (danielmclark @ Aug 27 2011, 09:26 AM) QUOTE (J2112YYZ @ Aug 27 2011, 08:07 AM) I haven't listened reguarly to classic rock radio in over a decade. So i'm not sick of either one. I still like both songs but Stairway kicks Freebird's ass I wish I could say that, but there are only three radio stations in Houston that are worth a damn and two of them are classic rock. I drive just enough to care about having something to listen to in the car but not enough to justify paying for satellite radio, so three's what I have to deal with So you can't buy a wire to hook up an iPOD or install a CD player or in your car? It's honestly not that hard to avoid listening to the radio in your vehicle nowadays. Oh of course - and it's super easy and I've done it in the past. But as of right this second, I would need to spend money and time because I lost my FM transmitter for my iPhone and replacing the stereo completely isn't in my budget (my factory stereo has a CD player but no AUX jack for direct wiring the iPhone). I boxed up my CDs in favor of computer audio a couple of years ago, but I guess I could dig a few out to keep in the car... It's not a huge deal, really - just a minor lament/complaint that Houston radio sucks these days In my car I got a wire that plugs into the cigarette lighter and the other end plugs into my iPOD. No AUX outlet is needed. Those coverters are not expensive at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 That one Wayne Campbell tried to play in the guitar store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sawyer Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I prefer Stairway to Heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobner has assumed control Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Love Zep, not a huge Skynyrd fan so I picked Freebird. That being said the stations where I live rarely play those songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 QUOTE (Storm Shadow @ Aug 27 2011, 11:24 PM)Stairway. I love Zep way more, but I'd rather hear Free Bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Money Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Freebird of course. The epicness of that song live is unmatchable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Freebird. I'm sick of hearing that super long solo. It was cool the first few times but now it's sounding more and more like a jam session mash up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas Lang Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 QUOTE (sullysue @ Aug 27 2011, 12:03 AM)Stairway all the way, Earl. Stairway to Heaven is a beautifully put together song from beginning to end. Freebird is a good song. But, it's more of an extended jam. Exactly. 'Stairway' is thoroughly deserving of all the acclaim it's received over the years. I vote 'Freebird'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 QUOTE (Silas Lang @ Aug 29 2011, 01:11 AM) QUOTE (sullysue @ Aug 27 2011, 12:03 AM)Stairway all the way, Earl. Stairway to Heaven is a beautifully put together song from beginning to end. Freebird is a good song. But, it's more of an extended jam. Exactly. 'Stairway' is thoroughly deserving of all the acclaim it's received over the years. I vote 'Freebird'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Love them both. But I can always listen to Stairway To Heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Stairway by a mile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAccountant Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I like both songs a lot but have always liked Stairway more plus I feel that Freebird is simply more overplayed. Easy vote for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Bastille Dave @ Aug 27 2011, 02:23 AM) I'm sick to death of them both but I voted "love em both til the day I die" because I do. I grew up on these songs back before they were considered "classic rock" and they are both incredible. signed, Bonzo and Ronnie This sums it up for me too. I even saw both songs performed live by the original bands. Both blew me the fukk away. Edited January 27, 2012 by driventotheedge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hairway to Steven for me! Freebird bores the tits off me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Jan 27 2012, 02:50 AM) Hairway to Steven for me! Freebird bores the tits off me. Is this the new Pete Townshend Thread? Just kidding!! I can't take it!! Pete is THE MAN! Fukk The Haters! Fukk "FREEBIRD!" Cheers mate! I am off to bed. Can't wait to meet you someday. Rory Gallagher!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Radio ruined Stairway for me. Radio also made Stairway the most overplayed song ever imo. Not even close to being their best song . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas Lang Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I wouldn't let some boring radio playlist rob me of the enjoyment of my music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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