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124. Pure and Easy by Pete Townshend

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What's your favorite song of all time? [View all] AmyStrange Jan 2021 OP

It isn't my favorite song of all time... Enterstageleft Jan 2021 #1

Definitely worth a listen... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #4

These days, there is an alternate to the alternate: DFW Jan 2021 #44

Yup, and sometimes the alternate is as good as the original... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #66

Can't name just one. Depends on mood, time of day, etc. When I was in the Army there retread Jan 2021 #133

Both are GREAT... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #149

Into the Mystic samplegirl Jan 2021 #2

My sister loves Van Morrison AmyStrange Jan 2021 #6

Alley and my wedding dance.. denbot Jan 2021 #131

"Secret World" Peter Gabriel pnwest Jan 2021 #3

Johnny Fever would love this too... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #7

Oh Lord, the video of this whole concert pnwest Jan 2021 #13

Here you go... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #15

Ah, sweet - I have the DVD. pnwest Jan 2021 #18

That Hollies song is one of my favs too. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #5

I try not to also, but that Hollies' song... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #8

My list would never change very much, though. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #10

Too much of a good thing? Doc_Technical Jan 2021 #81

I NEVER get tired of that song... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #83

Something by The Beatles. ZZenith Jan 2021 #9

ha ha ha AmyStrange Jan 2021 #16

My second-favorite Beatles song! ZZenith Jan 2021 #24

Why, thank you... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #27

thank you...thank you...thank you... BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP !!! AND trueblue2007 Jan 2021 #67

Linda Ronstadt trueblue2007 Jan 2021 #68

She's awesome live AmyStrange Jan 2021 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author Stuart G Feb 2021 #181

I have that version on my iPhone... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #69

It was Layla pressbox69 Jan 2021 #11

I love that crazy sonovabitch AmyStrange Jan 2021 #17

Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd. Marie Marie Jan 2021 #12

At the top of my list, for sure! ZZenith Jan 2021 #14

It's the perfect description of me when I'm stoned... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #20

Sometimes more often than not musette_sf Jan 2021 #19

Not a bad choice AmyStrange Jan 2021 #22

"Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" was my deceased ex-husbands song for me... Heartstrings Jan 2021 #21

Doobie Brothers! AmyStrange Jan 2021 #25

So many over the years. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #23

Now you've got me obsessed... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #26

Heh heh! Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #28

One no one ever suspects DFW Jan 2021 #29

I remember the first one, but AmyStrange Jan 2021 #34

Then you'd probably like this one, too DFW Jan 2021 #56

Oh, most definitely... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #57

It's not really a song exactly, but my favorite music ever ... Jeebo Jan 2021 #30

You had that happen too! AmyStrange Jan 2021 #37

Kinda hard, after all these years and all the music, but I've been listening to Del Shannon lately NBachers Jan 2021 #31

Definitely keeps me rockin' and... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #38

"Like a Rolling Stone", Bob Dylan. n /t Mister Ed Jan 2021 #32

Thank you for doing the honors... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #40

And this one really needs to be mentioned DFW Jan 2021 #33

Yeah, I always liked that version too... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #41

Can't name one but... ailsagirl Jan 2021 #145

Here are my favorites from each one and thank you... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #154

I like your choices!! 🤩 ailsagirl Jan 2021 #155

I'm a huge JB fan, but if I ever knew it, I'd forgotten he wasn't the sole author Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #50

I have two, Unchained Melody and Procol Harum whiter shade of pale. Bev54 Jan 2021 #35

I always cry when Unchained Melody starts up in Ghost... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #43

This is my favourite of whiter shade of pale Bev54 Jan 2021 #47

Here ya go... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #48

Another fav Halleluja sung by Rufus Wainwright Bev54 Jan 2021 #54

Wow! That was amazing! AmyStrange Jan 2021 #61

OMG.... THAT WAS WONDERFUL trueblue2007 Jan 2021 #71

Thank You, Thank You..Wonderful I loved it..K and R Stuart G Jan 2021 #148

Check this one out... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #58

It's too bad people cannot just stop and take time Bev54 Jan 2021 #64

+100000000000000000000000000000000 x 2 AmyStrange Jan 2021 #65

No way I could possibly choose just one. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #36

Same. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #42

I don't blame you AmyStrange Jan 2021 #46

I am obviously a complete anachronism! I love Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, sung by Irene Dunne! Karadeniz Jan 2021 #39

An oldie but still a goodie and thank you... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #45

Aaaah.. That was so nice to hear! I don't keep up with modern music, but it just doesn't seem like Karadeniz Jan 2021 #49

I'm more of a jazz and swing fan from that era, but... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #51

Also one of my faves! Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #53

(One of several favorites) - Memories, but it has to be Elaine Paige. keithbvadu2 Jan 2021 #52

I love that song... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #55

My fav song dedicated to the Trump years Crazyleftie Jan 2021 #59

Yes! Very, very appropriate, and... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #60

Let It Be - The Beatles Mad_Dem_X Jan 2021 #62

Both are great songs and thank you... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #63

Come and Get Your Love by Redbone... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #72

You can't BE a DJ unless you own this song... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #73

"Pure and Easy" by The Who electric_blue68 Jan 2021 #74

It worked fine and thanks AmyStrange Jan 2021 #75

🎵🎶 👍 electric_blue68 Jan 2021 #76

Me and Bobby McGee lpbk2713 Jan 2021 #77

I've been waiting for that one... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #78

Little Wing Mendocino Jan 2021 #79

Not bad and... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #84

From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come) Warren_Pointe Jan 2021 #80

That definitely rocks... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #85

Beethoven symphony 9 2nd movement Doc_Technical Jan 2021 #82

Old, but still a great musical experience and... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #86

The Huntley-Brinkley Report. Jeebo Jan 2021 #141

It's always been this one for me.... Upthevibe Jan 2021 #87

Is Paul dead? AmyStrange Jan 2021 #88

AmyStrange.... Upthevibe Jan 2021 #106

heh heh heh AmyStrange Jan 2021 #107

Their masterpiece. Boomerproud Jan 2021 #128

i'll never get out of this world alive- hank williams. mopinko Jan 2021 #89

Hank Williams and Steve Earle -- definitely two of the best... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #90

dude saved my life. mopinko Jan 2021 #91

Music could unite the world... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #92

What's your problem with opera? Jeebo Jan 2021 #130

. denbot Jan 2021 #132

+100000000000000000000000000000000 x 2 AmyStrange Jan 2021 #135

What's your favorite opera? AmyStrange Jan 2021 #138

Puccini: "Madame Butterfly" and "Turandot". Jeebo Jan 2021 #140

How about these... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #142

I'm not sure I can pick a favorite but I do remember my First. alphafemale Jan 2021 #93

Ok, I don't quite get the name of that one, but... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #94

Perhaps the very first super star that got panties tossed at him alphafemale Jan 2021 #95

Ok, I actually remember that song, and... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #96

WWVA alphafemale Jan 2021 #97

I like this song by Keith Urban... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #98

TWO MORE FOR TODAY (Inauguration Day)... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #99

Pretty much always come back to this song.."Land of 1,000 Dances...Chris Kenner.. Tikki Jan 2021 #100

I LOVE NEW ORLEANS! AmyStrange Jan 2021 #101

Faure Sicilienne ironflange Jan 2021 #102

I didn't recognize the title, but... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #103

It's one of those tunes everybody knows ironflange Jan 2021 #104

Can't argue with that! AmyStrange Jan 2021 #105

Here's another particularly nice one ironflange Jan 2021 #121

That is relaxing music, and... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #122

You're welcome! ironflange Jan 2021 #123

that's a hard question BainsBane Jan 2021 #108

It's a little slow for me, but... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #109

A woman and a man BainsBane Jan 2021 #110

I should listen to the whole thing, but thanks... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #111

For all the ladies out there... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #112

29 AmyStrange Jan 2021 #113

The Four Tops, Reach Out, I'll Be There sarge43 Jan 2021 #114

Oh yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #115

Thank you. It's a love song, an anthem, a hymn. sarge43 Jan 2021 #117

"Teach Your Children" original CSNY version. (nt) Paladin Jan 2021 #116

Definitely a good choice and thank you... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #118

It would need to be a list Alsteen Jan 2021 #119

Nice eclectic list and welcome to DU... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #120

Pure and Easy by Pete Townshend Danmel Jan 2021 #124

That was surprising, and... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #125

This is probably *****'s favorite song... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #126

Jethro Tull AmyStrange Jan 2021 #127

Sticking only to songs, and not music in general, I have three... First Speaker Jan 2021 #129

Interesting choices AmyStrange Jan 2021 #134

Yes! Especially the Coltrane/Ellington album... First Speaker Jan 2021 #139

I like love songs, about devotion, solid, steady love ballads. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2021 #136

I love LOVE SONGS with a little kick! AmyStrange Jan 2021 #137

Today its this one. Could change tomorrow. kairos12 Jan 2021 #143

Oh yes! AmyStrange Jan 2021 #150

Jam on It, Newcleus Beringia Jan 2021 #144

That's kick ass!!! AmyStrange Jan 2021 #151

Probably John Abercrombie's Timeless. NNadir Jan 2021 #146

Nice guitar work. AmyStrange Jan 2021 #152

That's a tough one.... kentuck Jan 2021 #147

That whole album is awesome, but... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #153

INXS - Tight AmyStrange Jan 2021 #156

Guardians of the Galaxy AmyStrange Jan 2021 #157

War - Low Rider AmyStrange Jan 2021 #158

This Obscure Allman Brothers Cover Is At Least Tied For Favorite JimGinPA Jan 2021 #159

Haven't heard that song in a while! AmyStrange Jan 2021 #161

Watermelon in Easter Hay by Frank Zappa. Turin_C3PO Jan 2021 #160

Zappa Live! AmyStrange Jan 2021 #162

CCR AmyStrange Jan 2021 #163

"So Much Mine" by Jonatha Brooke bif Jan 2021 #164

WOW! AmyStrange Jan 2021 #165

All of her music is great. Well worth looking into. bif Jan 2021 #167

Soul Man: Sam & Dave (LIVE) + Blues Brothers (LIVE: SNL) AmyStrange Jan 2021 #166

These two should be played together... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #168

"As" by Stevie Wonder marmar Jan 2021 #169

Stevie Wonder is simply an amazing artist! AmyStrange Jan 2021 #171

The Gap Band - You Dropped A Bomb On Me (Official Music Video) AmyStrange Jan 2021 #170

This is my new American Anthem - hope, change, equality, all that is good about America Inbox55 Jan 2021 #172

Welcome to the DU! AmyStrange Jan 2021 #173

The Long and Winding Road by The Beatles. nt Kahuna Jan 2021 #174

The Long and Winding Road by The Beatles AmyStrange Jan 2021 #176

Whew, you got me. Something about that song always brings me close to tears. nt Kahuna Jan 2021 #178

Don't Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult yankee87 Jan 2021 #175

Blue yster Cult Don't Fear The Reaper AmyStrange Jan 2021 #177

Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner. Throckmorton Jan 2021 #179

Warren Zevon - Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner(African Bush Wars Video).mpg AmyStrange Jan 2021 #180

Peter, Paul, & Mary. "Blowing In The Wind" perfomed in 1986 Stuart G Feb 2021 #182

That was awesome! AmyStrange Feb 2021 #183