THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
374-The Smashing Pumpkins-1979.
1996-Number 16 single.
Best Bit-At 1.08.Billy Corgan once joked,’We wrote this song for Michael Jackson,but he found he couldn’t do the Moonwalk to it..’
The Smashing Pumpkins are an American Alternative Rock band from Chicago,Illinois.They formed in 1988 and split in 2000,but reformed in 2006,the one constant throughout has been co-founder Billy Corgan.
The song is about the transition out of youth into adulthood,knowing you are at an age where responsibilities are just around the corner,but not wanting to let go of your carefree youth yet.
‘And we don’t know just where our bones will rest,to dust I guess.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
376-Jack Jones-Wives and Lovers.
1963-Has never charted in the UK.
Best Bit-At 1.44.This is probably the most controversial song in the world ever.There are people out there who’s blood will be boiling at the very mention of it.
‘Wives and Lovers’ is a song of advice to married women,to stay attractive and attentive to their husbands(‘wives should always be lovers too,’) to avoid their husband’s straying with ‘girls at the office.’
In defence of the song it can also be sang by the wife to the husband.It can also be seen as a warning not to take each other for granted.
The song was written by the great song writing team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David(see also best songs 902-832-815-740 and 644) to promote the 1963 film ‘Wives and Lovers.’
Jack Jones was born on January 14,1938 in Los Angeles,California to the actor Allan Jones and the actress Irene Hervey. Perhaps his best known recording is the 1977 ‘Love Boat’ song which was the theme song to the American television series ‘The Love Boat.’He has been married six times.
‘Don’t think because there’s a ring on your finger you needn’t try anymore.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
377-Arthur Conley-Sweet Soul Music.
1967 Number 7 single.
Best Bit-At 1.17.This song name checks The Miracles,Lou Rawls,Sam & Dave,Wilson Pickett,Otis Redding and James Brown.If all of these artists don’t appear in this countdown at some point,then I need to have a serious word with myself.
Sweet Soul Music was written by Arthur Conley and Otis Redding(see also best songs 712,) it is based heavily on the Sam Cooke song ‘Yeah Man.’
J.W. Alexander who was Sam Cooke’s business partner successfully sued Conley and Redding and Cooke’s name was added to the songwriting credits.
Arthur Conley(January 4,1946-November 17,2003) was an American Soul singer,he achieved three Billboard top 40 singles of which ‘Sweet Soul Music’ was the most successful peaking at Number 2.
‘Spotlight on James Brown,y’all he’s the king of them all,y’all.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
379-Slipknot-Psychosocial.
2008-Number 67 single.
Best Bit-At 0.24.Frank Sinatra once said ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll is the most brutal,ugly,desperate,vicious form of expression it has been my misfortune to hear.’I wonder what he would have made of Alternative Metal?
Slipknot are a Heavy Metal band from Des Moines,Iowa.They have been active since 1995 going through many different band member changes.The only founding member in the current line up is Shawn Crahan.
The band are known for their energetic and chaotic live shows,which have included headbanging,stage diving and fighting each other.The band also perform wearing unique individual face masks and matching uniforms,normally jumpsuits.
‘Psychosocial’ is open to interpretation but is probably an anti war song.It also warns us not to be so materialistic and if we don’t look out for each other,one day we will all face the terrible consequences.
‘Go drill your deserts go dig your graves then fill your mouth with all the money you will save.’
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