The Best Music
August 6th, 2008I used to think that great songs needed complexity and a deep meaning.
Now I know that the best songs are honest and with as little filler as possible. And yet, my inner elitist is amazed at how many great songs are just about girls.
- My favorite song of all time: “I’m a Believer” by the Monkees.
- 2nd favorite: “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell.
- 3rd favorite: “Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan – not about girls, but about being authentic. And the feeling of angst in music form.
It just jumped out at me: of my top three favorite songs, none are from my hands-down, favorite band, The Beatles. While they created some of the most thoughtful, and fun music of all time – they didn’t write one song that can beat those three. I get more pleasure from “I’m a Believer” than any other song – it’s positive and hopeful and has the best hooks.
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This entry was posted on Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 at 6:51 pm and is filed under Music.
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