philosophy in song

An Emotional Fish
Celebrate
youtu.be/1MSag7jRdtg

I’ve just decided that this is the greatest “pop” song ever recorded:

The Chameleons
Second Skin
youtu.be/ldLk0rQORHY

It’s really three gorgeous songs – three gorgeous melodies – in one.

first: through to 3:05
second: through to 5:35
third: through to the end

Jay and The Americans
She Cried
youtu.be/sBpm8tITIiE

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Your flagrant decision has been duly noted, Iam…

On the other hand, I’m not arguing that, objectively, it’s the greatest pop song ever recorded; only that, based on my own subjective prejudices rooted deeply in dasein, it is.

And even then only “here and now”.

Love
You Set The Scene
youtu.be/xyRrpmDQfUA

“There are people wearing frowns who’ll screw you up
But they would rather screw you down”

live and let live
youtu.be/ShyZv7bN8RE

alone again or
youtu.be/cPbNpIG8x_s

and more again
youtu.be/zfis7-VEYMs

With the constant stream of music that is constantly being released, it’s very feasible to have a daily favourite song… ad infinitum, tho my chanson favorie tends to be cyclically monthly, or more, even… depending on what’s been released… mon chanson favorie pour le jour, lasting more like months, but not stuck in a time-loop, of years. Tho if truth be told, I am currently listening-juggling to at least 3 songs at the moment… they block out the noise from unwanted attentions or others’ ongoing problems, and I prefer my mind to be void of all such things… waiting for the next exciting inspiration or big adventure.

Is there ever anything arguably, objectively, the best? I’m sure we all have at least one of those in our lives. ; )

XTC
Wake up
youtu.be/Oiyn0_m2LZQ

And [of course] this one:
dear god
youtu.be/p554R-Jq43A

All true, but I have made the conscious decision to steer completely clear of all new music. Just as I made the conscious decision to steer clear of all new films. That’s why I abandoned my film thread.

Why? Because in running out of time, I made the decision to stick with films and music that I know I will love.

Only with music I have a billion cassette tapes – mixed tapes – with trillions of songs on them. So as I listen to them, I’m prompted from time to time to include some of them on this thread. That’s why there are so many repetitive selections now.

True story.

The Tokens
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
youtu.be/mLqSBvS4t0w

covers
Rocca Sisters
youtu.be/GE6n7rBKna8

Anne Reburn
youtu.be/9RnhVDTks3g

Drass Duo
youtu.be/pxiiIyQDZl8

The Vogues
Five O’Clock World
youtu.be/yfFvATjb0Dc

covers
Three Men and a Tenor
youtu.be/ioy5Uzq6h-Y

The Proclaimers
youtu.be/X_BI19X3NhQ

Legendary Pink Dots
The Wedding
youtu.be/URE0gyAD-1A

Julian Cope
Kolly Kibber’s Birthday
youtu.be/Ivw5IJDQu9k
youtu.be/vCrRrUq1E5E
youtu.be/A0vGx3F7ZEo

Don’t call him Ratso.

Elephant’s Memory
Old Man Willow
youtu.be/Bdcls6WKfmA

Julian Cope
reynard the fox
youtu.be/8crZV_iUD8Q

Am I In Sync?

Steve Taylor
youtu.be/7TTVVs-V0EA

Circle of Dust
youtu.be/YLqJjlDo14M

Leonard Cohen
Iodine
youtu.be/nvmOPKiRT9Y

Dezperadoz
Rawhide cover
youtu.be/jjZUwj9xrHQ

Blondie
Victor
youtu.be/yStwOS1re9I

Bomb
Lucy In The Sky With Desi
youtu.be/iDfyCX8HxDQ

big black
racer x
youtu.be/_7_OpDdqGeg