Liffey's 200 Best Songs of All Time

Liffey · 11-05-2007, 01:16 PM

Hey friends. It's me, Liffey. I have a few free days and I figured I spend them listing my 200 best songs of all time for you. I hope you enjoy.

Rockin' Cherub · 11-05-2007, 01:42 PM

is josephine foster's all the leaves are gone among them

Liffey · 11-05-2007, 01:51 PM

no...i don't know that one...i'll get it now

You Said · 11-05-2007, 03:46 PM

Oh boy liffey's favorite songs....

Liffey · 11-05-2007, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockin' Cherub

is josephine foster's all the leaves are gone among them

Just listened and it's a great song! Sadly, it won't be in the top 200.

Liffey · 11-05-2007, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by You Said

Oh boy liffey's favorite songs....

I just want to make a distinction here. They're not my favorite songs. They're the best songs of all time.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 04:48 AM

200. Paula Abdul - Straight Up (1988)

The lyrics kick off with Abdul's admission that she is "Lost in a dream..." and I think you'll find dreams to be one of the most prominent recurring motifs in this list. The guitar and synthesizer riffs throughout this song are sublime, but perhaps the best parts are the "oh oh oh"s first heard at 0:54.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 04:48 AM

199. Seals & Crofts - Summer Breeze (1972)

"Summer breeze makes me feel fine" and this song makes me feel pretty good too. One can actually feel a hot summer wind across one's face, thanks to the lyrics and the classic melody that introduces the song. But the other senses such as smell and taste are evoked with the frequent references to jasmine.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 04:51 AM

198. Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al (1986)

The simple, repetitive brass part that opens the song is what pushes this one into the Top 200, but the song does have other admirable attributes such as the "roly-poly little bat-faced girl" and the sweet bass solo at 3:43.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 04:53 AM

197. Roxette - It Must Have Been Love (1990)

The words of the chorus stay the same ("It must have been love, but it's over now"), but lead singer Marie Fredricksson interprets the phrase in countless different ways by changing her register and the melodic line. Highlight: The piano interlude beginning at 2:35.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 04:54 AM

196. Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me (1984)

The ultimate theme song for the paranoid. But then again, just because you're paranoid don't mean they're not after you. Highlight: Michael Jackson's guest vocals in the refrain.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 04:55 AM

195. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing (1975)

A song that should bring hope to anyone out there who is lonely. You should believe in miracles. The narrator was in your place once, and look at him now...he's happy. Great use of strings throughout.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 04:56 AM

194. Robert John - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (1972)

I want to give credit here to Solomon Linda who originally recorded this one back in 1939. There have been numerous legal issues surrounding the song over the years, as it has been covered by countless artists, and Solomon didn't always get credit (or royalties) for his creation. With that said, Robert John's interpretation stands as the definitive version.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 04:57 AM

193. INXS - Need You Tonight (1987)

The classic opening guitar riff is what makes this song. Apparently it popped into the head of their lead guitarist as he was getting into a taxi to go to the airport. He told the cab driver he needed to run back in to get something quickly, but actually went inside to record what his mind was hearing. It took him an hour to return. I hope he gave that driver a good tip for waiting.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 04:57 AM

192. Amr Diab - Habibi (1996)

'Habibi' is Arabic for 'my beloved' or 'darling'. The instrumentation on this track is great, especially the driving drum beat. But the chorus of "Habibi, habibi, habibi, ya nour el ein" is the best part, of course. 'Nour el ein' means 'light of the eye'.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 04:59 AM

191. Snow - Informer (1993)

The opening dialogue gets the listener interested in the unfolding plot. The police are coming after Snow. What will happen next? Unfortunately, we'll never know because "informer" is the only intelligible word from there on.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 05:00 AM

190. Babylon Zoo - Spaceman (1996)

I find the lyrics especially poignant now in our increasingly media-controlled world.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 05:00 AM

189. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is a Place on Earth (1987)

By mixing a love story, religious imagery, and classic 80's synth, Belinda Carlisle has created a masterpiece that begs us to see the miracles in our ordinary daily lives.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 05:01 AM

188. Double - Captain of Her Heart (1986)

The best part of this song is the piano part first experienced at the one-minute mark. There is also plenty of saxophone, which is another common thread among many of the songs in this list.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 05:05 AM

187. Rick Astley - Together Forever (1987)

An ode to lasting faithfulness...or obsession? With the recent Rickrolling phenomenon, I feel this single has been criminally overlooked. Hopefully it can be incorporated into the tradition.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 05:06 AM

186. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion (1962)

Way before the Macarena, way before the YMCA, there was the Loco-Motion. And it's so easy to do! You just gotta give it a chance. Another song featuring a saxophone solo!

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 05:06 AM

185. Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It for You (1991)

This one features great piano work, a soulful guitar solo, and of course Bryan's emotive vocals. And best of all, just when you think it's over at 4:00, it goes on for another two and a half minutes!

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 05:08 AM

184. Cheb Mami - Fugitif (1996)

Perhaps best known in the Western world for his duet with Sting ("Desert Rose"), Cheb's greatest accomplishment is actually this collaboration with French musician Tonton David. I love how the background singers always seem to eventually change their mind from "no" to "yeah". But the best part of all might be the sliding bass note towards the end of the song which accompanies Tonton's vocal climax (3:08).

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 05:10 AM

183. Hootie and the Blowfish - Hold My Hand (1994)

Remember that one song called "I Wanna Hold Your Hand"? Well, here Hootie sings a similar sentiment, updating the theme with an explosive chorus that will never leave your head. And instead of "I get high", the lyrics are now "I was wasted".

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 05:11 AM

182. Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way (1976)

This song is rather interesting because the singer, Stevie Nicks, is actually the person that guitarist Lindsey Buckingham wrote it about, so it's as if she's singing to herself. Weird that Stevie and Lindsey were a couple, but Stevie was the woman and Lindsey was the man.

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 05:12 AM

181. Alphaville - Forever Young (1984)

Peter Pan's theme song? Classic synthesizer solo at 2:51.

Thaniel Buckner · 11-06-2007, 05:19 AM

wowo you are serious about this.

celluloid_love · 11-06-2007, 05:20 AM

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 05:46 AM

180. The Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive (1977)

When I was very young, my friends and I had our minds blown when we saw a video for this song and realized that the singers were actually men. Great bassline and use of strings

Liffey · 11-06-2007, 05:47 AM

179. Van Halen - Panama (1984)

Probably the best one-word chorus in the history of music. I love the spoken word interlude.

11-05-2007, 01:16 PM	#1
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	Liffey's 200 Best Songs of All Time Hey friends. It's me, Liffey. I have a few free days and I figured I spend them listing my 200 best songs of all time for you. I hope you enjoy.

11-06-2007, 05:20 AM	#28
celluloid_love Minion of Satan Location: creepyu Posts: 7,211	lol

11-05-2007, 01:42 PM	#2
Rockin' Cherub Braindead Location: the amazing year 400 million Posts: 18,188	is josephine foster's all the leaves are gone among them

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Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	no...i don't know that one...i'll get it now

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You Said Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 1,678	Oh boy liffey's favorite songs....

11-06-2007, 04:48 AM	#7
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	200. Paula Abdul - Straight Up (1988) The lyrics kick off with Abdul's admission that she is "Lost in a dream..." and I think you'll find dreams to be one of the most prominent recurring motifs in this list. The guitar and synthesizer riffs throughout this song are sublime, but perhaps the best parts are the "oh oh oh"s first heard at 0:54.

11-06-2007, 04:51 AM	#9
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	198. Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al (1986) The simple, repetitive brass part that opens the song is what pushes this one into the Top 200, but the song does have other admirable attributes such as the "roly-poly little bat-faced girl" and the sweet bass solo at 3:43.

11-06-2007, 04:53 AM	#10
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	197. Roxette - It Must Have Been Love (1990) The words of the chorus stay the same ("It must have been love, but it's over now"), but lead singer Marie Fredricksson interprets the phrase in countless different ways by changing her register and the melodic line. Highlight: The piano interlude beginning at 2:35.

11-06-2007, 04:54 AM	#11
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	196. Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me (1984) The ultimate theme song for the paranoid. But then again, just because you're paranoid don't mean they're not after you. Highlight: Michael Jackson's guest vocals in the refrain.

11-06-2007, 04:55 AM	#12
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	195. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing (1975) A song that should bring hope to anyone out there who is lonely. You should believe in miracles. The narrator was in your place once, and look at him now...he's happy. Great use of strings throughout.

11-06-2007, 04:56 AM	#13
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	194. Robert John - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (1972) I want to give credit here to Solomon Linda who originally recorded this one back in 1939. There have been numerous legal issues surrounding the song over the years, as it has been covered by countless artists, and Solomon didn't always get credit (or royalties) for his creation. With that said, Robert John's interpretation stands as the definitive version.

11-06-2007, 04:57 AM	#14
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	193. INXS - Need You Tonight (1987) The classic opening guitar riff is what makes this song. Apparently it popped into the head of their lead guitarist as he was getting into a taxi to go to the airport. He told the cab driver he needed to run back in to get something quickly, but actually went inside to record what his mind was hearing. It took him an hour to return. I hope he gave that driver a good tip for waiting.

11-06-2007, 04:59 AM	#16
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	191. Snow - Informer (1993) The opening dialogue gets the listener interested in the unfolding plot. The police are coming after Snow. What will happen next? Unfortunately, we'll never know because "informer" is the only intelligible word from there on.

11-06-2007, 05:00 AM	#17
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	190. Babylon Zoo - Spaceman (1996) I find the lyrics especially poignant now in our increasingly media-controlled world.

11-06-2007, 05:01 AM	#19
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	188. Double - Captain of Her Heart (1986) The best part of this song is the piano part first experienced at the one-minute mark. There is also plenty of saxophone, which is another common thread among many of the songs in this list.

11-06-2007, 05:05 AM	#20
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	187. Rick Astley - Together Forever (1987) An ode to lasting faithfulness...or obsession? With the recent Rickrolling phenomenon, I feel this single has been criminally overlooked. Hopefully it can be incorporated into the tradition.

11-06-2007, 05:06 AM	#21
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	186. Little Eva - The Loco-Motion (1962) Way before the Macarena, way before the YMCA, there was the Loco-Motion. And it's so easy to do! You just gotta give it a chance. Another song featuring a saxophone solo!

11-06-2007, 05:08 AM	#23
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	184. Cheb Mami - Fugitif (1996) Perhaps best known in the Western world for his duet with Sting ("Desert Rose"), Cheb's greatest accomplishment is actually this collaboration with French musician Tonton David. I love how the background singers always seem to eventually change their mind from "no" to "yeah". But the best part of all might be the sliding bass note towards the end of the song which accompanies Tonton's vocal climax (3:08).

11-06-2007, 05:10 AM	#24
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	183. Hootie and the Blowfish - Hold My Hand (1994) Remember that one song called "I Wanna Hold Your Hand"? Well, here Hootie sings a similar sentiment, updating the theme with an explosive chorus that will never leave your head. And instead of "I get high", the lyrics are now "I was wasted".

11-06-2007, 05:11 AM	#25
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	182. Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way (1976) This song is rather interesting because the singer, Stevie Nicks, is actually the person that guitarist Lindsey Buckingham wrote it about, so it's as if she's singing to herself. Weird that Stevie and Lindsey were a couple, but Stevie was the woman and Lindsey was the man.

11-06-2007, 05:12 AM	#26
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	181. Alphaville - Forever Young (1984) Peter Pan's theme song? Classic synthesizer solo at 2:51.

11-06-2007, 05:19 AM	#27
Thaniel Buckner Minion of Satan Location: kicksville Posts: 7,031	wowo you are serious about this.

11-06-2007, 05:46 AM	#29
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	180. The Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive (1977) When I was very young, my friends and I had our minds blown when we saw a video for this song and realized that the singers were actually men. Great bassline and use of strings

11-06-2007, 05:47 AM	#30
Liffey Ownz Location: tokyo and CT Posts: 522	179. Van Halen - Panama (1984) Probably the best one-word chorus in the history of music. I love the spoken word interlude.