greatest song of the 20th century

[caroselambra~]

would have to bohemian rhapsody

it still gives me goosebumps each time i hear it

[John Piano Man]

would have to bohemian rhapsody

it still gives me goosebumps each time i hear it

Musical opinion is subjective. there are no absolutes. For instance, someone from China would have a totally different idea about music and what is "the best".

[MeanMrKetchup]

Shine On You Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd

[Jahfin]

it still gives me goosebumps each time i hear it

Not a bad song but if it were to come on the radio I'd change the station almost immediately because I've heard it so many times.

[danelectro59]

It would probably depend who was asked.

If it was someone with musical expertise, it would probably not be a rock song.

My guess would be "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from the Wizard of Oz. Or maybe "White Christmas." If it were strictly a rock song, then yes "Bohemian Rhapsody" would be very high on the list. I don't think it would be #1. STH has beaten it before many times in polls and TV shows on the subject. "Yesterday" by you know who also is way up there.

But hey, a century is a long time

[beatbo]

"happy birthday" is going for it's second century!

[Jarlaxle 56]

Probably something by Igor Stravinsky.

Rite of Spring is an intensely awesome ballet.

Or maybe something by Sergei Prokofiev, or Karlheinz Stockhausen, or maybe George Gershwin.

You're probably thinking "What a smartass elitist", but no, classical compositions will always be more expressive than pop music. As much as I enjoy it.

[ebk]

I second White Christmas, in as much as it's the best selling song of the century. And I just finished watching the movie...

[DoubleNecker]

Probably something by Igor Stravinsky.

Rite of Spring is an intensely awesome ballet.

Or maybe something by Sergei Prokofiev, or Karlheinz Stockhausen, or maybe George Gershwin.

You're probably thinking "What a smartass elitist", but no, classical compositions will always be more expressive than pop music. As much as I enjoy it.

So...you're saying, the ultimate song....Boston's More Than A Feelin' is the best song ever?

[Devil's Haircut]

Probably something by Igor Stravinsky.

Rite of Spring is an intensely awesome ballet.

Or maybe something by Sergei Prokofiev, or Karlheinz Stockhausen, or maybe George Gershwin.

You're probably thinking "What a smartass elitist", but no, classical compositions will always be more expressive than pop music. As much as I enjoy it.

Crazy you mention this...I'm putting this version on rite now. I've had it for ovr 20 years.

[JTM]

Probably something by Igor Stravinsky.

Rite of Spring is an intensely awesome ballet.

Or maybe something by Sergei Prokofiev, or Karlheinz Stockhausen, or maybe George Gershwin.

You're probably thinking "What a smartass elitist", but no, classical compositions will always be more expressive than pop music. As much as I enjoy it.

Love it, I can imagine King Crimson covering it.

[Swede]

In my world there are no such thing as "the greatest song of the 20th cetury". I could probably make a list of a couple of hundred songs that I think is perfect compositions and performances.

[ArmsofAtlas]

would have to bohemian rhapsody

it still gives me goosebumps each time i hear it

Not even the best song on that side of vinyl. Prophet's Song slays it.