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71. Want to know just how ridiculous it is?

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Reply #67)

Thu Sep 16, 2021, 04:38 PM

Sep 2021

Joni Mitchell's "Case of You" is listed at #26 or so.... it's a fine song, but remarkably obscure, while her best know work, "Both Sides Now", is one of the most covered songs of all time... like "Yesterday" or "Bridge Over Troubled Water".

Just what do they mean by "great", anyway? Some current staffer voted for his favorites, that's what.

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Rolling Stone updates 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list with big changes, new No. 1 [View all] demmiblue Sep 2021 OP

Interesting hibbing Sep 2021 #1

No flaming from me. It's obvious that the two of us were not consulted abqtommy Sep 2021 #8

It's an outrage!! hehe hibbing Sep 2021 #19

I Wasn't Consulted Either RobinA Sep 2021 #197

That's OK. Rolling Stone is one of the most overrated publications in history. NNadir Sep 2021 #18

It died 40 years ago and became total irrelevant, IMHO Dakota Flint Sep 2021 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Mr. Evil Sep 2021 #70

Agreed. Nirvana is the most overrated of all time. CrackityJones75 Sep 2021 #66

I'm thinking #5. Mr. Evil Sep 2021 #72

Music is super subjective BannonsLiver Sep 2021 #138

Motley Crue Ahpook Sep 2021 #193

The most overrated band ever has two songs on that list by my count Amishman Sep 2021 #186

Nothing at all by Led Zeppelin? True Dough Sep 2021 #2

No Stairway? Aristus Sep 2021 #3

How many years have you been plotting to use that clip, Aristus? True Dough Sep 2021 #10

Many, many years. Aristus Sep 2021 #12

Just one other thing to add... True Dough Sep 2021 #15

Stairway to Heaven is #61. n/t demmiblue Sep 2021 #7

surius. NT Happy Hoosier Sep 2021 #25

They hate and have always hated Led Zeppelin Johonny Sep 2021 #196

Seems Ok, Except... ProfessorGAC Sep 2021 #4

Disagree. It was a worldwide crossover hit with a visionary video, it's spawned countless remixes WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2021 #22

I love it, but Top 10? AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #28

How about Hallelujah? Polybius Sep 2021 #200

They put Cohen's version on the list AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #202

I meant in the top 20 Polybius Sep 2021 #204

We'll Agree To Disagree ProfessorGAC Sep 2021 #37

"Work It" by Missy was 1,000 times better Polybius Sep 2021 #199

Boy. Did Rolling Stone blow that, or what? BComplex Sep 2021 #5

I'd agree that "Respect" and "Gimme Shelter" probably belong in the top 20. Doubts about highplainsdem Sep 2021 #11

Oh, I think Marvin Gaye's should be even higher than it is. llmart Sep 2021 #151

Waterloo Sunset. #14. What a fantastic song. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #6

I'd never heard of it underpants Sep 2021 #14

Lol, I had never heard this song. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2021 #16

Same here TexasTowelie Sep 2021 #20

I bought the single when I first heard it on the radio in 1967 Tom Rinaldo Sep 2021 #38

Over 50 classic rock fan TheDemsshouldhireme Sep 2021 #57

That's why I'm amazed it was #14. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #73

I was lucky to see Elliot Smith cover it shortly before his suicide. maxsolomon Sep 2021 #142

This whole list is bs. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #144

Well, if the purpose is clickbait (it usually is these days) maxsolomon Sep 2021 #148

It is overlooked now, but I do think it is Ray's finest songwriting AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #149

I agree. Well Respected Man is also great. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #150

The Kinks' album run from Something Else through Muswell Hillbillies.... AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #152

Yep. I was fortunate to see them in the 70's LakeArenal Sep 2021 #156

Top 20 album for me for sure AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #158

Kindred 🎶 spirit. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #161

Good song, but when we're talking "great" I imagine the metrics should be... Goodheart Sep 2021 #74

Lola, Well Respected Man, or Apeman before WS LakeArenal Sep 2021 #76

"Death of a Clown"?? bullwinkle428 Sep 2021 #112

Strangers is my favorite Dave song AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #153

The Kinks could have had many more on it Norbert Sep 2021 #81

Amazed even. LakeArenal Sep 2021 #84

Its the "Of All Time" claim that is both annoying and comical Otto_Harper Sep 2021 #9

Richard Thompson does a "1000 Years of Popular Music" show AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #30

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2021 #131

Yes! geardaddy Sep 2021 #64

What about Leader of the Laundromat? Not ranked? Unfair Champp Sep 2021 #13

I'd say that brings back memories but really nilram Sep 2021 #52

LOL llmart Sep 2021 #159

I'm getting old. I only like one of the top ten songs. nt TexasTowelie Sep 2021 #17

Nirvana?! radicalleft Sep 2021 #21

Yeah, that's fine. Lots of us don't agree with you. NT Happy Hoosier Sep 2021 #26

Lol USALiberal Sep 2021 #29

Incredibly insightful. LanternWaste Sep 2021 #62

It appears some songs are ones that had an impact on future music C Moon Sep 2021 #55

I agree with you 100%! Mr. Evil Sep 2021 #77

Totally disagree - music does not have to make you feel good FreeState Sep 2021 #95

Music can be many things but, Mr. Evil Sep 2021 #96

Wow.... how analytical. Happy Hoosier Sep 2021 #166

+1 Celerity Sep 2021 #103

Yeah, I can see how these songs can make you feel good Bongo Prophet Sep 2021 #98

The presentations and productions are vastly different. Mr. Evil Sep 2021 #99

'Music is supposed to make you feel good.' Celerity Sep 2021 #102

list your favourite bands please Celerity Sep 2021 #101

Well as a Gen Xer, heavy metal from the 70's and 80's ranks up there radicalleft Sep 2021 #114

As A Gen Xer Who Was Deeply Entrenched In The 80's-90's Metal Scene;... ruet Sep 2021 #177

I wonder if there will be a new version of that old joke AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #181

I'm an Xer, and while I hated them too, it belongs there Polybius Sep 2021 #203

Well, opinions and all, but NOPE. NT Happy Hoosier Sep 2021 #23

No "My Pal Foot Foot"? No Peace! gratuitous Sep 2021 #24

Oh man, that and It's Halloween geardaddy Sep 2021 #60

Now I will have that annoying, Fleetwood Mac: "Dreams" earworm LeftInTX Sep 2021 #27

I really dislike that song. Goodheart Sep 2021 #63

Fleetwood mac had so many better songs tinymontgomery Sep 2021 #97

That's at the bottom of Stevie Nicks Mac tunes for me AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #145

A lot of the folks who liked Rolling Stone's 500GSAT from 17 years ago are probably dead now. sop Sep 2021 #31

For me, the Beatles take the top ten spots. Cartoonist Sep 2021 #32

no Celerity Sep 2021 #104

I agree Poiuyt Sep 2021 #108

I think... Mike Nelson Sep 2021 #33

Just mistakes from the Beatles tracks alone... Moostache Sep 2021 #34

While I agree there are better Beatles songs xmas74 Sep 2021 #130

These lists are stupid and annoying Mysterian Sep 2021 #35

Absolutely, yes. YES! Jansen Sep 2021 #58

yes, and the same can be said about many of the replies here (NOT yours) Celerity Sep 2021 #107

Outkast at #10 with "Hey Ya"?!?! WTMF??? Roland99 Sep 2021 #36

Been to a wedding in the last 20 years? maxsolomon Sep 2021 #85

Popularity is not quality Roland99 Sep 2021 #87

Except that "Hey Ya" is good. AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #154

No. It's bad. Real bad Roland99 Sep 2021 #169

Nah, but it's not as good as BOB or Ms. Jackson AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #170

So is "All the Single Ladies" at most wedding receptions. llmart Sep 2021 #163

YES IT DOES. maxsolomon Sep 2021 #172

IKR!? Mr. Evil Sep 2021 #86

So much Nope! 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, & 20 don't belong that high up at all. NightWatcher Sep 2021 #39

🙄 nt ecstatic Sep 2021 #115

Un bel di vedremo Giacomo Puccini Maria Callas marie999 Sep 2021 #40

Who the heck is Robyn and where is The Boss? (n/t) MissMillie Sep 2021 #41

dancing on my own sung by callum scott on britain's got talent. chilling msongs Sep 2021 #43

I prefer her version Rosco T. Sep 2021 #45

What a terribly edhopper Sep 2021 #127

I just listened to this song... AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #180

I love Respect Casady1 Sep 2021 #42

Here's the BEST road trip songlist Brother Buzz Sep 2021 #44

That's a hell of a road trip list, but I'd replace the Heartbreakers "Mary Jane's Last Dance" with sop Sep 2021 #46

"any intelligent person knows any decent road trip will start with ZZ Top" left-of-center2012 Sep 2021 #53

Totally agree. ShazzieB Sep 2021 #191

I like your music left-of-center2012 Sep 2021 #192

Have a Cigar Klaralven Sep 2021 #93

This message was self-deleted by its author JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 2021 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 2021 #117

LOL But after he lost the original list, did he come up with the same one the second time around? Princess Turandot Sep 2021 #140

Life would be boring if things didn't change Brother Buzz Sep 2021 #155

Fight the Power isn't even a top 5 Public Enemy song. nt LexVegas Sep 2021 #47

Some I never heard of -- Some I never liked left-of-center2012 Sep 2021 #48

But WHICH version of Respect? DFW Sep 2021 #49

I'm surprised that Purple Rain isn't in the top 10 geardaddy Sep 2021 #50

THIS!!! MontanaMama Sep 2021 #59

Yep. geardaddy Sep 2021 #61

I'm listening through the list right now AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #188

Great call on Strange Fruit! geardaddy Sep 2021 #195

Perfect Roy Rolling Sep 2021 #54

That list is embarrassingly bad. Goodheart Sep 2021 #56

It is laughable left-of-center2012 Sep 2021 #67

Want to know just how ridiculous it is? Goodheart Sep 2021 #71

"Bridge Over Troubled Water" left-of-center2012 Sep 2021 #75

Don't know if I'd make it #1... llmart Sep 2021 #165

Both sides now was written and first recorded by Judy Collins GusBob Sep 2021 #79

It was written by Joni Mitchell, first recorded by Judy Collins. Goodheart Sep 2021 #82

Now that's confusing...LOL LeftInTX Sep 2021 #89

Even more so when you learn that Joni didn't like the way Judy sang it. LOL Goodheart Sep 2021 #90

Thanks for the detailed review. Nt USALiberal Sep 2021 #118

Bizarre Love Triangle is certainly the greatest song of all time. Goodheart Sep 2021 #65

for New Order, I would go with Temptation Celerity Sep 2021 #106

My favorite New Order song changes from day to day Goodheart Sep 2021 #133

Did you fuse these two personally? Goodheart Sep 2021 #134

No, I do not post on YT. nt Celerity Sep 2021 #136

I like both Temptation and Bizzare Love Triangle AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #146

They're fucking high. Iggo Sep 2021 #68

the Bat's cover from 1984 shreds Celerity Sep 2021 #105

Bruce rules Rolling Stone drools bronxiteforever Sep 2021 #69

He never had a number 1 hit! Nt USALiberal Sep 2021 #120

Lol! Marconi played the mamba. N.t. bronxiteforever Sep 2021 #143

This list is "sort of" greatest songs, but more so cultural impact songs. For example... themaguffin Sep 2021 #78

How are My Generation, Baba O'Reilly, or Won't Get Fooled Again maxrandb Sep 2021 #80

Having a song written by Otis Redding in the top 20 is great and all (especially that song, sung by deurbano Sep 2021 #83

Me and Bobby McGee lpbk2713 Sep 2021 #88

None of those make my top 20. My number 1 of all time GoodRaisin Sep 2021 #91

Where is Thunder Road? ThunderRoad Sep 2021 #92

It is on the list, but lower AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #157

RS is trying to diversify. maxsolomon Sep 2021 #94

This list shows how little they understand, really. yardwork Sep 2021 #111

Lol, so they know nothing about music? Nt USALiberal Sep 2021 #121

Those who voted don't edhopper Sep 2021 #129

They're trying to appeal to a difference audience LeftInTX Sep 2021 #171

Every one of us would make a different list. maxsolomon Sep 2021 #141

Current musicians and industry figures are the ones who voted on the songs AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #189

this was number one on some list a few years ago Demovictory9 Sep 2021 #100

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2021 #110

Freddie is looking down at this self important publication list tavernier Sep 2021 #113

No Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey or Boyz II Men? ecstatic Sep 2021 #116

I've never even heard 1/2 these songs. Calista241 Sep 2021 #119

Where is "Making Love in A Subaru"? Dirty Socialist Sep 2021 #122

I'm kinda surprised that there's quite a few I've never heard of fescuerescue Sep 2021 #123

No Bob Marley? WTF? Opinions are like a$$holes. Everybody has one. nt Roisin Ni Fiachra Sep 2021 #124

I hate to open a can of worms, but Dirty Socialist Sep 2021 #125

The list doesn't specify Rock and Roll AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #160

Bah! Humbug! panader0 Sep 2021 #126

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2021 #128

Quite embarsssing edhopper Sep 2021 #132

Robyn's Dancing on my Own?1!! Not as good as the worst ABBA song. SYFROYH Sep 2021 #135

I really like that song. Maybe it depends on whose leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #173

Hey Ya! sucks. BannonsLiver Sep 2021 #137

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2021 #139

No Jimi Hendrix? jalan48 Sep 2021 #147

He is in the top 500... Happy Hoosier Sep 2021 #167

I was thinking they would lean toward the most influential artists. Oh well, The Best always jalan48 Sep 2021 #178

My definition of greatest and theirs is much different ... Lucinda Sep 2021 #162

Whaaaattt? No Nicki Menaj? A poet and wordsmith like her left off? Shame!!! albacore Sep 2021 #164

Rolling Stone magazine came out in 1967 llmart Sep 2021 #168

Was Disturbed's Sound of Silence on there? leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #174

Disturbed? ruet Sep 2021 #175

David Draiman is wonderful when he's not doing leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #176

Just Watched It. If I Heard it Without Knowing Anything Else About It,... ruet Sep 2021 #179

At least you tried. I am kind 8f surprised leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #184

An Internal Bias I Can't Correct For. -NT- ruet Sep 2021 #185

David Draiman is an incredible person. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #187

sad to say i do not know all of these songs nt orleans Sep 2021 #182

Why is "Don't Fear the Reaper" 446, while Hall and Oates, "She's Gone" 336? LeftInTX Sep 2021 #183

The whole lsit on Spotify... AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #190

uugh Shellback Squid Sep 2021 #194

Seriously, "Hey Ya" by Outcast is 10?!? Polybius Sep 2021 #198

That rag has sucked for half a century. miyazaki Sep 2021 #201

Great list. I love it. Captain Stern Sep 2021 #205