rushgoober Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Ok, this isn't a place merely to list your favorite tracks of the decade (though it can contain them), but to list your favorite EPIC tracks of the decade. In terms of defining "epic," I'll go with standard dictionary definitions like "surpassing the usual or ordinary, particularly in scope or size" or "heroic and impressive in quality." It could be less or more than 10 tracks, even. List and/or discuss other people's lists! 1. Pink Floyd - Interstellar Overdrive2. The Moody Blues - Knights in White Satin3. The Beatles - A Day in the Life4. Grateful Dead - That's It For The Other One5. Love - You Set The Scene6. King Crimson - The Court of the Crimson King7. 13th Floor Elevators - Slip Inside This House8. The Beatles - Revolution 99. Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Heard it Through the Grapevine10. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - 1983 (A Merman I Should Turn To Be)11. Kak - Trieulogy12. The Mothers of Invention - Return of the Son of Monster Magnet13. The Chambers Brothers - The Time Has Come Today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 I knew my 70's thread would get more takers than this one, but anyone? Thoughts, comments, songs you think are worthy? A couple worthy songs I considered: The Doors - L.A. WomanThe Doors - Riders on the Storm and now that I think about it, The End by them might be the most worthy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) I knew my 70's thread would get more takers than this one, but anyone? Thoughts, comments, songs you think are worthy? A couple worthy songs I considered: The Doors - L.A. WomanThe Doors - Riders on the Storm and now that I think about it, The End by them might be the most worthy!Both these songs were on the album "L.A. Woman" Goobs which was released in 1971 so not eligible for a 60s list. If you want to include an epic long piece released by this band in the 60s, "The End" off the first album, and even better IMO, "When The Music's Over" off their 2nd album "Strange Days" I think would qualify as epic to you. Also, check out the title track to "The Soft Parade". I love that song as well as "Shaman's Blues from that album. "The Soft Parade" may be long enough to qualify for the term 'epic' as well. I love that you included "Time Has Come Today" on your list. The long version is truly an epic. Edited December 23, 2012 by driventotheedge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 The Velvet Underground - "Sister Ray"The Beatles - "Tomorrow Never Knows"Bob Dylan - "Desolation Row"The Beach Boys - "Good Vibrations"Crosby, Stills & Nash - "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes"James Brown - "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"Neil Young & Crazy Horse - "Down by the River"The Beach Boys - "God Only Knows"The Beatles - "Strawberry Fields Forever"Amon Duul - "Phallus Dei" Bob Dylan - "Visions of Johanna"The Velvet Underground - "Heroin"King Crimson - "Epitaph" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 I knew my 70's thread would get more takers than this one, but anyone? Thoughts, comments, songs you think are worthy? A couple worthy songs I considered: The Doors - L.A. WomanThe Doors - Riders on the Storm and now that I think about it, The End by them might be the most worthy!Both these songs were on the album "L.A. Woman" Goobs which was released in 1971 so not eligible for a 60s list. If you want to include an epic long piece released by this band in the 60s, "The End" off the first album, and even better IMO, "When The Music's Over" off their 2nd album "Strange Days" I think would qualify as epic to you. Also, check out the title track to "The Soft Parade". I love that song as well as "Shaman's Blues from that album. "The Soft Parade" may be long enough to qualify for the term 'epic' as well. I love that you included "Time Has Come Today" on your list. The long version is truly an epic. I actually DO know those songs are from L.A. Woman, but my brain somehow has The Doors listed as a 60's band and didn't connect it. Thankfully, I only considered those songs and they didn't make my actual list! You're right, The End is the ultimate 60's epic by them, and When The Music's Over is also great. The Soft Parade isn't in the same category IMHO. Glad to find another fan of Time Has Come Today - definitely an epic track. :haz: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 The Velvet Underground - "Sister Ray"The Beatles - "Tomorrow Never Knows"Bob Dylan - "Desolation Row"The Beach Boys - "Good Vibrations"Crosby, Stills & Nash - "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes"James Brown - "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"Neil Young & Crazy Horse - "Down by the River"The Beach Boys - "God Only Knows"The Beatles - "Strawberry Fields Forever"Amon Duul - "Phallus Dei"Bob Dylan - "Visions of Johanna"The Velvet Underground - "Heroin"King Crimson - "Epitaph" Some GREAT choices! :ebert: I thought of Sister Ray, but while definitely a classic early "epic," it's a bit on the harsh side and I listen to it very rarely. Heroin is another worthy choice, though for me far more listenable. I also considered Down by the River, as well as Cowgirl in the Sand. And the CSN song came REALLY close to making my list. And REALLY nice call on Amon Duul II - if any Krautrock track from the 60's would be worthy, that's the one. I thought of it, but prefer their 2nd and 3rd albums more, and one of those tracks did make my 70's list. :cheers: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida from 1968 is a great song. Blew my mind, that's for sure..! :ebert: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushCanuck Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Great call on 'Time has come today'. Here are some of my epic 60's songs 1. Heart full of Soul by the Yardbirds. A heavy song for 1965.2. Eight Miles High - the Byrds.3 & 4. Dazed and Confused and How Many More times - both off the landmark debut Led Zeppelin album.5. Legends of a Mind - the Moody Blues.6. Journey to the Centre of Your Mind - the Amboy Dukes7. 21st Century Schizoid Man - King Crimson8. We're not going to take it/See me, Feel me - Last songs of Tommy by the Who9. Born on the Bayou - CCR10. Only the beginning - Chicago Transit Authority 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sawyer Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Jefferson Airplane - Somebody to LovePink Floyd - A Saucerful of SecretsCream - CrossroadsEast of Eden - Centaur WomanKing Crimson - 21st Century Schizoid ManLed Zeppelin - Heartbreaker/Living Loving MaidFrank Zappa - The Gumbo Variations Some of my favorites that I don't think have been mentioned yet :D Signed,Willie the Pimp :haz: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 No one else has mentioned You Can't Always Get What You Want? Or Hey Jude? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 No one else has mentioned You Can't Always Get What You Want? Or Hey Jude? Good calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Good topic, and some great choices. I found this thread doing a search to see what, if anything, the forum has on Cream. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) A top 10 containing 13 songs.. Classic RushGoober Edited October 27, 2014 by Mr. IsNot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 A top 10 containing 13 songs.. Classic RushGooberHe'd be pleased that you counted them. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Mustn't leave out The Stones. They had quite a few epics in the sixties, not the least of which was Sympathy For The Devil and 2000 Light Years From Home (not sure of the exact title, but it was off of Satanic Majesties Request). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Great call on 'Time has come today'. Here are some of my epic 60's songs 1. Heart full of Soul by the Yardbirds. A heavy song for 1965.2. Eight Miles High - the Byrds.3 & 4. Dazed and Confused and How Many More times - both off the landmark debut Led Zeppelin album.5. Legends of a Mind - the Moody Blues.6. Journey to the Centre of Your Mind - the Amboy Dukes7. 21st Century Schizoid Man - King Crimson8. We're not going to take it/See me, Feel me - Last songs of Tommy by the Who9. Born on the Bayou - CCR10. Only the beginning - Chicago Transit AuthorityI'm glad I'm not the only one who absolutely loved "Journey To The Centre Of Your Mind." And "Only The Beginning" too - the album version, not the single. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade of PaleDavid Bowie - Space OddityLed Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Too bad that there aren't more old people here that remember what I guess should be called the "psychedelic era". There was a lot of good music during those few years. One that comes to my mind, and I can't remember who did it, is "The Wind." I eventually got the album in about 1984 from The House of Oldies on Bleecker Street in the Village. I wonder if it's still there? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Too bad that there aren't more old people here that remember what I guess should be called the "psychedelic era". There was a lot of good music during those few years. One that comes to my mind, and I can't remember who did it, is "The Wind." I eventually got the album in about 1984 from The House of Oldies on Bleecker Street in the Village. I wonder if it's still there? I guess to me the psychedelic era was late 60s to mid 70s or so. Psychedelic kind of went into prog with groups like Emerson Lake and Palmer or jazz like Weather Report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushCanuck Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Too bad that there aren't more old people here that remember what I guess should be called the "psychedelic era". There was a lot of good music during those few years. I'm old... late 60s was a great era because the 'boundaries' kept expanding, and it was groundbreaking. How's about White Rabbit and Somebody to Love? Incense and Peppermints? Disraeli Gears was heavy. Purple Haze. It was one of my favorite periods of music and I was able to live through it.You are right about the album version of 'Only the Beginning', not the chopped up version released as a single.(what a mess) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 take that flower power shit outta here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Too bad that there aren't more old people here that remember what I guess should be called the "psychedelic era". There was a lot of good music during those few years. I'm old... late 60s was a great era because the 'boundaries' kept expanding, and it was groundbreaking. How's about White Rabbit and Somebody to Love? Incense and Peppermints? Disraeli Gears was heavy. Purple Haze. It was one of my favorite periods of music and I was able to live through it.You are right about the album version of 'Only the Beginning', not the chopped up version released as a single.(what a mess)We must be around the same age. Incense and Peppermints was another favorite of mine. And I loved The Cream. Disraeli Gears is my favorite album, but I love the song they did "Passing The Time." It was such a pretty song for Cream to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Good topic, and some great choices. I found this thread doing a search to see what, if anything, the forum has on Cream.I was just thinking, as I was reading the first few post, how can you have a list of epic songs from the 60s, and not have one song from Cream? White Room? Tales of Brave Ulysses? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy85 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 take that flower power shit outta here ...Funny, I was gonna mention Parchment Farm by Blue Cheer. Bonus for 2000 Light Years From Home getting mentioned. Monster Magnet did an excellent cover a few years back. Check it out. I agree with you Goobs on the King Crimson and Hendrix picks. Let me add a few... Beck's BoleroFire- Crazy World of Arthur Brown... hell, listen to the whole side. The Fire Suite. :fury:The Narrow Way-pt. 1, 2, & 3- Pink Floyd Writing Wrongs- the Monkees Iron Butterfly Theme How Many More Times- Zed Lepplin Dreams- Allman Brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Tales of Brave Ulysses Yes!! Maybe not considered an epic song, but certainly one of my favorite Cream tunes. More fun to listen to than Pressed Rat and Warthog, that's for sure. That reminds me- somebody should start a 'deep tracks' thread of some kind. Great songs by either better or lesser known artists, you know... I would start such a thread, but...it's time for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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