finest pure pop song of all time

Evil Dr. K · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:51 am **Posts:** 6327

frosted Wrote:

perfect Scot-Pop (fifepop?): Proclaimers - "Letter From America"

This is were I weigh in and tell you that the Proclaimers are from Leith in Edinburgh which is part of the Lothian district, not Fife which is on the other side of the Firth of Forth.

God, I'm tedious!

no guru · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:21 pm

That would explain their Sunshine On Leith album, yeah, pretty much.

harry · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:23 pm

billy g Wrote:

1. Waterloo Sunset

Not the best pop song, but the best song, the best lyrics, the best vocal, the best recording.... of all time.

FT · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:56 pm

This. Is. Tough.

Indie Pop: "Gene Autry" by Beulah
Pop Rock: "867-5309/Jenny" by Tommy Tutone (by a whisker over "The Breakup Song" by Greg Kihn)
Motown Pop: "Tears of a Clown" by Smokey Robinson
Brit Pop: "Love Plus One" by Haircut 100

no guru · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:59 pm

FT® Wrote:

Brit Pop: "Love Plus One" by Haircut 100

Yeah, that and Jo-Boxers's "Just Got Lucky" are always mood lifters.

FT · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:02 pm

frosted Wrote:

FT® Wrote:

Brit Pop: "Love Plus One" by Haircut 100

Yeah, that and Jo-Boxers's "Just Got Lucky" are always mood lifters.

I thought Dokken did "Just Got Lucky." *nyuk-nyuk*

Kingfish · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:03 pm

Also Temptations - Ain't Too Proud Too Beg

FT · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:20 pm

oldbullee Wrote:

Also Temptations - Ain't Too Proud Too Beg

[sacrelige]As brilliant as the Temptations' original is, I've always preferred the Stones' cover version.[/sacrelige]

Yail Bloor · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:26 pm

FT® Wrote:

oldbullee Wrote:

Also Temptations - Ain't Too Proud Too Beg

[sacrelige]As brilliant as the Temptations' original is, I've always preferred the Stones' cover version.[/sacrelige]

funny, I'm listening to It's Only Rock N Roll right now and that just came on. Fucking great cover. Love the original too.

Kit · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 2:47 pm **Posts:** 3052

frosted Wrote:

I could list at least a hundred, but these especially:

Borgeouis Tagg - "I Don't Mind At All"

Wtf? This sort of jumped out at me. I used to like some corny song that Brent did in the mid 90s..."Perfect Harmony" or some shit. I never heard Borgeouis Tagg though.

aerodynamics · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:38 pm

"Temptation Eyes"--Grass Roots
"ABC"--Jackson 5
"Love Grows"--Edison Lighthouse
"Sick of Myself"--Matthew Sweet
"Grazin in the Grass"--Friends of Distinction
"I Want You to Want Me"--Cheap Trick
"Bus Stop"--Hollies
"I Saw Cinnamon"--Dressy Bessy
"I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend"--Ramones
"Staying Alive"--Bee Gees
"For the Love of Ivy"--Mamas and the Papas
"Joy to the World"--Three Dog Night
"Come and Get It"--Badfinger
"Billie Jean"--Michael Jackson
"Every Breath You Take"--Police
"Questions and Answers"--Apples in stereo
"Do You Believe in Magic"--Lovin' Spoonful
"Say You Love Me"--Fleetwood Mac
"Hitchin' a Ride"--Vanity Fair
"Summertime"--Sundays

fun topic.

splates · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:18 pm

Yail Bloor Wrote:

HaqDiesel Wrote:

i'll take "wouldn't it be nice," but it could have been any number of BB songs.

Agreed.

I'll throw in a vote for The Ronette's "Be My Baby". I about shit myself when I saw her do this live a few months ago.

Some of those early Beatles songs like "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" and "She Loves You" are sooooo pop. Give you cavities and shit.

somebody get this man a prize

wait, i thought you had bad taste

splates · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:19 pm

heres the definition of pop:

average joe knows it and will be able to sing along to at least the chorus

harry · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:29 pm

splates Wrote:

heres the definition of pop:

average joe knows it and will be able to sing along to at least the chorus

Average Joe
Average Jose
Average Huang
Average Joseph
Average Heinz

average is usually far from average...

no guru · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:57 pm

Naked Wrote:

frosted Wrote:

I could list at least a hundred, but these especially:

Borgeouis Tagg - "I Don't Mind At All"

Wtf? This sort of jumped out at me. I used to like some corny song that Brent did in the mid 90s..."Perfect Harmony" or some shit. I never heard Borgeouis Tagg though.

It was Brent & Larry's only pop hit. Got to maybe #34 or #36. Very sweet and simple love song.

johnnycoolhand · **Joined:** Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:14 pm **Posts:** 16

if i'm ever stuck on an island and i had only a record player & a 45 & i have only 2 songs to put on each side of it......

aretha franklin's rescue me
&
the flaming lips's's's's's's kim's watermelon gun

no guru · **Posted:** Wed Mar 08, 2006 11:27 pm

frosted Wrote:

Naked Wrote:

frosted Wrote:

I could list at least a hundred, but these especially:

Borgeouis Tagg - "I Don't Mind At All"

Wtf? This sort of jumped out at me. I used to like some corny song that Brent did in the mid 90s..."Perfect Harmony" or some shit. I never heard Borgeouis Tagg though.

It was Brent & Larry's only pop hit. Got to maybe #34 or #36. Very sweet and simple love song.

http://s40.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1P4X ... 83I5PJ6N95

HideousLump · **Posted:** Thu Mar 09, 2006 12:03 am

johnnycoolhand Wrote:

aretha franklin's rescue me

Actually that's not 'retha, it's Fontella Bass.

I smell a new thread coming...

HideousLump · **Posted:** Thu Mar 09, 2006 12:21 am

Ten Perfect Girl Pop Songs:

The Angels - My Boyfriend's Back
The Chiffons - One Fine Day
The Exciters - Tell Him
Lesley Gore - Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows
Martha Reeves & the Vandellas - Dancing in the Streets
The Ronettes - Be My Baby
Diana Ross and the Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
The Shangri-Las - Give Him a Great Big Kiss
Dusty Springfield - I Only Want to Be With You
The Velvettes - Needle in a Haystack

johnnycoolhand · **Joined:** Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:14 pm **Posts:** 16

something just happened to me that inspired me to start humming this song, which IS THE SIGN OF A GREAT POP SONG..

who ever the fuck sang it...is it BTO

takin' care of business...

johnnycoolhand · **Joined:** Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:14 pm **Posts:** 16

HideousLump Wrote:

johnnycoolhand Wrote:

aretha franklin's rescue me

Actually that's not 'retha, it's Fontella Bass.

I smell a new thread coming...

its still a great song

and hey Hideouslump...
whip out the needle

HideousLump · **Posted:** Thu Mar 09, 2006 1:00 am

johnnycoolhand Wrote:

HideousLump Wrote:

johnnycoolhand Wrote:

aretha franklin's rescue me

Actually that's not 'retha, it's Fontella Bass.

its still a great song

'tis true.

johnnycoolhand Wrote:

and hey Hideouslump...
whip out the needle

It's more like a darning egg.

Aimarr · **Posted:** Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:49 am

someone compile this thread and ysi please

Ex Lion Tamer · **Posted:** Thu Mar 09, 2006 12:23 pm

HideousLump Wrote:

Diana Ross and the Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On

Took a while for the Supremes to make the grade, though I may pick "Baby Love", or "Love Child"

The Monkees have a few good one's like "Last Train to Clarksville" or "Daydream Believer", along with those mentioned.

Buddy Holly has a couple, like "Everyday" or "Maybe Baby"

The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony is among the most perfect recent pop songs.

and in an alternate universe these may have made the grade:

The Clash - Train in Vain
Brian Eno - St. Elmo's Fire
The Shins - New Slang
The Traffic - Feelin' Alright
Violent Femmes - I Held Her in my Arms
Velvets - Sunday Morning
Wire - Outdoor Miner

seafoam · **Posted:** Thu Mar 09, 2006 12:57 pm

On my mind from another topic

Imperial Teen - Pig Latin

2 chord bliss which is about as poppy as it gets

finest pure pop song of all time

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