It is hard not to fall into subjectivity when you try to draw a short list of the most memorable songs ever. But to do that you need to see the big picture, have knowledge of what was sung up to you and not just during your lifetime. For a clearer point of view you can also check the opinions of famous musicians and of music critics. For objectivity purposes the songs should also be selected from different bands.
One of the songs which really deserve to be on this list is John Lennon's "Imagine". This song, placed into its context, voices the discontentment of people in times when they were about to lose hope. Nowadays its force has not faded, although the same context is not present. It is a universal song about how to make the world a better place, which you can sing to your children as you put them to bed. Nevertheless, back then it used to draw thousands of anti-war activists which all sang as one.
With more attention to the human being, the song "Hotel California" of the Eagles is the second one. Its lyrics have the power to bring to life such powerful images that accompanied by an alluring music throw you in a nightmarish setting. It used to be a song about the dark side of the American dream, but it remains popular because it speaks about the monster of fame which exists nowadays, too. On a personal level, everyone can identify with the lyrics, as describing our fears and vices which hold us captive.
For many critics Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" is the supreme song of all times. The religious references in it are not necessarily to be taken literally. It is a song about liberation and finding the true values in life, which should be different from those of the capitalist world. The lovely melody wraps the vague content in a foggy light trying to draw us to the right path.
The musical value of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" is undeniable. This song harmoniously and unexpectedly combines different artistic styles. The music changes throughout the song from ballad to opera and heavy metal. On this background theatrical lyrics roll, bringing to the scene a man conjuring the soothing figure of his mother to fight away the demonic faces which actually surround him.
"Light my Fire" was the Doors most popular song. Its popularity has reached beyond the age when it appeared and is still known and hummed by almost everyone. The fact that this is an optimistic song about lovers, seizing the day and being happy was the very source of its success. Furthermore, the traditionalist generations were outraged by its boldness and this only drew even more to it the attention of the young generation.
It is only fair to say that more names have the equal value of those listed above. There are also bands who made music that sounds great by using the effects pedal, which couldn't be mentioned among these. Nevertheless, they are known and loved by you and that is why you can draw your own top five or maybe top one hundred.
One of the songs which really deserve to be on this list is John Lennon's "Imagine". This song, placed into its context, voices the discontentment of people in times when they were about to lose hope. Nowadays its force has not faded, although the same context is not present. It is a universal song about how to make the world a better place, which you can sing to your children as you put them to bed. Nevertheless, back then it used to draw thousands of anti-war activists which all sang as one.
With more attention to the human being, the song "Hotel California" of the Eagles is the second one. Its lyrics have the power to bring to life such powerful images that accompanied by an alluring music throw you in a nightmarish setting. It used to be a song about the dark side of the American dream, but it remains popular because it speaks about the monster of fame which exists nowadays, too. On a personal level, everyone can identify with the lyrics, as describing our fears and vices which hold us captive.
For many critics Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" is the supreme song of all times. The religious references in it are not necessarily to be taken literally. It is a song about liberation and finding the true values in life, which should be different from those of the capitalist world. The lovely melody wraps the vague content in a foggy light trying to draw us to the right path.
The musical value of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" is undeniable. This song harmoniously and unexpectedly combines different artistic styles. The music changes throughout the song from ballad to opera and heavy metal. On this background theatrical lyrics roll, bringing to the scene a man conjuring the soothing figure of his mother to fight away the demonic faces which actually surround him.
"Light my Fire" was the Doors most popular song. Its popularity has reached beyond the age when it appeared and is still known and hummed by almost everyone. The fact that this is an optimistic song about lovers, seizing the day and being happy was the very source of its success. Furthermore, the traditionalist generations were outraged by its boldness and this only drew even more to it the attention of the young generation.
It is only fair to say that more names have the equal value of those listed above. There are also bands who made music that sounds great by using the effects pedal, which couldn't be mentioned among these. Nevertheless, they are known and loved by you and that is why you can draw your own top five or maybe top one hundred.
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