THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
955-The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Puff Daddy and Mase-Mo Money Mo Problems.
1997-Number 6 single.
Best Bit-At 3.36.It appears that the more money you have, the more problems you have. ‘I’ll risk it.’
‘Mo Money Mo Problems’ was the second single released from The Notorious B.I.G’s.second Album ‘Life After Death,’ it got to Number 1 on Billboard, as did the first release ‘Hypnotize,’ making The Notorious B.I.G.the only artist to have two Number 1 singles posthumously.
The Notorious B.I.G.(see also best songs 307) was born Christopher Wallace on May 21, 1972, in New York City, he was assassinated, by a still unknown gunman, in Los Angeles, on March 9, 1997.
‘Mo Money Mo Problems’ heavily samples the 1980 song ‘I’m Coming Out’ sung by Diana Ross, and written by Nile Rogers, and Bernie Edwards, they are both given songwriting credits. The vocals of Diana Ross are also sampled, that was down to long term ‘Bad Boys Records’ collaborator Steven Jordan, who is also given a writers credit. The other sung vocals are provided by the unaccredited R&B singer Kelly Price, who went on to release seven solo Albums.
There are three verses, with Mace, who was on the ‘Bad Boy Records’ roster at the time performing the first, Puff Daddy, the creator of the label who had been a long time friend of ‘Biggie,’ did the second Rap, and The Notorious B.I.G. rounded things off.
The lyrics explain how money, and success can lead to problems, with people getting jealous of your success, and bad mouthing you. As the Bad Boy record label took off, they were subject to aggression, and a whole host of lawsuits.
‘B.I.G.,P-O,P-P-A no info,for the,DEA. Federal agents mad ’cause I’m flagrant.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
956-Boston-More Than a Feeling.
1976-Number 22 single.
Best Bit-At 3.48.It is just possible that an impressionable nine year old by the name of Kurt Cobain could have been listening to this song, and thinking, that’s a great guitar riff.
Boston are an American Rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts,United States, in 1975 by Tom Scholz, (guitars and various other instruments,) the other artists who played on the song were, Brad Delp, (1951-2007,vocals,) Sid Hashian, (1949-2017,drums,) and Barry Goudreau (guitar.) The one constant to this present day is the bands founding member, and main composer, Tom Scholz. To say that Scholz is a musical perfectionist is an understatement, as he doesn’t believe in releasing new material until he is at least 100% satisfied, hence the release of just six studio Albums in 44 years.
‘More Than a Feeling’ is taken from Boston’s self titled debut Album which has sold in excess of 17 million copies, making it the second best selling debut Album in history, behind Guns N’ Roses, ‘Appetite for Destruction.’
Music critics have cited the similarity between this songs guitar riff, and Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ (see also best songs 9,) but it has also been noted that there is a similarity between ‘More Than a Feeling,’ and The Kingsmen’s 1963 recording of ‘Louie Louie.’
Scholz has said that one of his biggest inspirations for the song are the lyrics of ‘Walk Away Renee,’ by The Left Banke. The song is about someone missing a former lover, and on hearing an old familiar song, memories come rushing back.
‘When I’m tired and thinking cold, I hide in my music,forget the day.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
957-Nicki Minaj-Starships.
2012-Number 2 single.
Best Bit-At 3.52.She might look like butter wouldn’t melt, but she’s got one hell of a potty mouth!
Nicki Minaj was born Onika Tanya Maraj, on December 8th, 1982 in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. but was raised in Queens, New York City, from the age of five. Minaj is one of the most influential female Rappers of all time, selling over 80 million singles, and five million Albums worldwide, making her one of the world’s best selling artists.
‘Starships’ was co-written by Nicki Minaj, along with Carl Falk, Rami Tacoub, Wayne Hector, Bilal Hajji, and Nadir Khayat, better known by his stage name of ‘RedOne (see also best songs 363.) The songs writers were all sued by the Chicago musician Clive Tanaka, who claimed that they stole his 2010 song ‘Neu Chicago’ to create ‘Starships,’ the case was dismissed, but it is worth taking a listen to ‘Neu Chicago,’ to see what you think.
Nicki Minaj has explained the songs meaning,’Starships are meant to fly, is a line about reaching one’s full potential in life. That’s what I feel, just go for it. Stop limiting yourself, and that’s a great feeling. It’s a great feeling to not box yourself into anyone’s limitations, or ideas, or judgements. That’s what it means to me.’
‘Starships were meant to fly, hand’s up and touch the sky.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
958-The Ruts-Staring at the Rude Boys.
1980-Number 22 single.
Best Bit-At 1.59.Did your mother never tell you it’s rude to stare.
The Ruts are a Punk Rock group formed in London, England, in 1977, by Malcolm Owen (1953-1980,) Paul Fox (1951-2007,) John ‘Segs’ Jennings, and Dave Ruffy, Jennings, and Ruffy still play together as ‘Ruts DC.’ They are remembered for being vigorous opponents of racism, and played several benefit gigs for ‘Rock Against Racism.’ They were one of the leading bands in the Punk Rock scene of the late 1970’s, championed by influential DJ John Peel, who took to them after hearing their debut single,’In a Rut’. Their biggest success, was their second release, ‘Babylon is Burning,’ which gave them their only top 10 single reaching Number seven in 1979.
‘Staring at the Rude Boys’ is about two groups of people in a club, the ‘Rude Boys’ were followers of the ‘Two-Tone Ska Movement,’ and they are being eyed up by the Punks, and the Skinheads, but fortunately just before anyone gets hurt, security steps in,’Everyone leaves when the heavies arrive.’
‘The Skins in the corner are staring at the bar, the Rude Boys are dancing to some heavy heavy Ska.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
959-Bon Jovi-Dry County.
1994-Number 9 single.
Best Bit-At 5.57.Jon Bon Jovi is the ‘Rock Star’ for people who don’t really like ‘Rock’ music. Would it be unkind to describe him as Barry Manilow with an Electric Guitar, and a big set of Drums?
Bon Jovi (see also best songs 325,) were formed in Sayreville, New Jersey,US.in 1983 by Jon Bon Jovi (vocals,) David Bryan (keyboards,) Tico Terres (drums,) and Alec John Such (bass,) Richie Sambora (lead guitar,) joined soon after. he left the group in 2013. They have to date released 14 studio Albums, five compilations, and three live Albums, with record sales of over 100 million, they are one of the worlds best ever selling artists.
‘Dry County’ is taken from Bon Jovi’s fifth studio Album ‘Keep the Faith’ released in 1992, it was the sixth, and final song from the Album to be released as a single, at 9.51 seconds, it is to date the longest song the band have ever released. The lyrics tell of the struggle that someone who is living and working in what was once a thriving environment, is now facing up to in the face of economic decline.
‘Now the oil’s gone, and the money’s gone. All the jobs are gone, still we’re hangin’ on.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
960-The Mills Brothers-Paper Doll.
1943-Has never charted. There was no UK chart until 1952.
Best Bit at 1.04.If you want to keep your paper doll satisfied, learn Origami.
‘Paper Doll’ is one of the oldest songs on this countdown, having been written in 1915 by Johnny S.Black, although it wasn’t published until 1930. Black’s other great success was with the song ‘Dardanella,’ which sold 5,000,000 copies when recorded by band leader Ben Selvin, in 1920. Unfortunately for Black he didn’t live to see his greatest success ‘Paper Doll,’ as he died six years before The Mills Brothers recorded it.
The song is one of fewer than 40 all time singles to have sold in excess of 10 million physical copies world wide, holding the Number 1 spot on Billboard for 12 consecutive weeks during 1943-1944.
The Mills Brothers (see also best songs 535) were a Jazz, and Pop vocal quartet from Piqua,Ohio,United States.They were four brothers, Donald (lead tenor,1915-1999,) Herbert (tenor,1912-1989,) Harry (baritone, 1913-1982,) and John Jr.,(guitar,double bass, and vocals.) During a career spanning 54 years from 1928-1982 they made more than 2,000 recordings, selling over 50 million records worldwide.
‘I just quarrelled with Sue, that’s why I’m blue, she’s gone away, and left me, just like all dolls do.’
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961-Eddie Holman-Hey There Lonely Girl.
1974-Number 4 single.
Best Bit-At 0.17.If the work ever drys up, he could form a Bee Gees tribute act.
‘Hey There Lonely Boy’ was originally recorded in 1963 by the American R&B group Ruby & the Romantics, their version would go on to peak at Number 27 on Billboard. The song was co-written by Leon Carr (1910-1976) and Earl Shuman. Carr will be best remembered for writing famous jingles used in advertising in America for products such as ‘Mounds Candy,’ and ‘Chevrolet’ automobiles.
Eddie Holman was born June 3rd, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.,he released his first song in 1962, but his big breakthrough occurred in 1969 when he took his version of this song to Number 2 on Billboard. Holman has a striking falsetto voice, he is an ordained Baptist minister who believes that his talent is a gift from God, and therefore must be used to glorify his Maker.
The song was brought to the attention of a whole new generation when in 2008 it was used in the second series of the British Television series ‘Benidorm,’ in which Mel portrayed by Geoffrey Hutchings tries to sing in the style of Eddie Holman to his fiancee Madge Harvey.
‘You think that only his two lips can kiss your lips, and make your heart stand still.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
962-Big Country-Fields of Fire
1983-Number 10 single.
Best Bit-At 2.00.But I would commute 400 miles, and I would commute 400 more. It appears that some Scottish bands do enjoy travelling.
Big Country were formed in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, in 1981, by Stuart Adamson (1958-2001,) (vocals,) Bruce Watson (guitar,) Tony Butler (bass,) and Mark Brzezicki (drums,) all four receive writing credits on this track.The songs producer Steve Lillywhite has many of his song productions listed throughout this countdown.
‘Fields of Fire’ was originally titled ‘400 Miles’ as it was written when Adamson, and Watson were taking regular trips from Edinburgh to London, the distance between both cities is approximately 400 miles. Adamson has said that the song wasn’t to tell a coherent story,’It’s a selection of images, thoughts on a train journey.’
Before forming Big Country, Adamson had already achieved great success with the Punk Rock band the Skids, but left due to musical differences.During his lifetime he suffered from Alcohol dependency, and depression, he took his own life on the 16th December, 2001.He was once described by the influential DJ John Peel as ‘The new Jimi Hendrix,’ and U2’s The Edge stated that Adamson, with Big Country had written the songs that he wished U2 could write.
‘Between a father and a son, between the city and the one.’
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963-Cyprus Hill-Insane in the Brain.
1993-Number 23 single.
Best Bit-At 0.05.They say there is a fine line between genius and insanity, this song walks that very thin tightrope between the two.
Cyprus Hill are an American Hip-Hop group from South Gate, California, they have worked on and off together since forming in 1991. They took their name from a street in South Gate, and they have always campaigned for the legalising of Cannabis for medical, and recreational use in the United States.
In 1992 band member, and producer Laurence Muggerud better known by his stage name DJ Muggs, had written a beat which other band members rejected, so he shopped it around. Eventually it was accepted by the ‘House of Pain,’ and ‘Jump Around’ was born (see best songs 75.) To my ears ‘Insane in the Brain’ sounds like a slowed down ‘Jump Around,’ both songs also contain many samples, although on this track only Jerry Corbitt (1943-2014) is given songwriting credit, for the use of the lyrics ‘I think I’m going crazy,’ from the Youngbloods song ‘All Over the World.’ Other samples used include the sound of a horse from the Mel and Tim song ‘Good Guys Only Win in the Movies,’ and James Brown’s opening grunt from ‘Say it Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud.’
‘Cop’s come and try to snatch my crops, these pigs wanna blow my house down.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
964-Tom Jones-Green Green Grass of Home.
1965-Number 1 single.
Best Bit-At 2.34.Like many others, I spent several years not knowing this songs true meaning, I used to think it was just another soppy love song. When I did find out it’s true meaning, I became an instant fan.
‘Green Green Grass of Home’ was written in 1964 by Curly Putman Jr. (1930-2016,) with the original version being performed by Johnny Darrell (1940-1997.) Putman’s other best known composition is ‘D-I-V-O-R-C-E-‘ a 1975 Number 12 UK hit for Tammy Wynette. Putman has stated that he took his inspiration for the song from the 1950 film ‘The Asphalt Jungle’ (see also best songs 646.)
Tom Jones (see also best songs 129) had always been a massive fan of Jerry Lee Lewis, and after listening to Lewis’ version on his newly released 1965 Album ‘Country Songs For City Folks,’ he decided to record the song himself. When Lewis visited Britain, Jones played him the song,’Lewis said,’It sounds like a Number 1 to me,’ to which Jones replied,’ I hope your right.’
Discussing the song Jones said,’The guy in the song is really in a jail cell, but you don’t know that until the end.That got to me, good God, it paints a picture, and yet a lot of people who love Green Green Grass of Home don’t even realise that.’
‘Then I awake and look around me, at four grey walls that surround me.’
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