The Songs I Have Loved (And Lost)
Have you ever heard this song somewhere, really liked it, and been searching high and low for it ever since? Worse, have you owned the audio cassette, but now have no way to play it? You are not alone.
Here are some of the best songs I have ever heard. Hardly any of these are available in India, on CD. And they are all fantastic songs, so if you have any idea where I can get them, let me know!
1) Blood of the King by Manowar
Brilliant, thundering, richly operatic heavy metal, epic in scope and intensity, this is one of their most famous songs. If you thought Rammstein was Wagnerian, then listen to Manowar!!
2) We Will Remember by Saxon
I have this thing for melodic harmonies wrapped in blazing guitars and throbbing drums, and nothing exemplifies that style better than this Saxon masterpiece. With an incredibly addictive chorus, this is a tribute to all those rock stars dead and gone.
3) This Flight Tonight by Nazareth
Yet another anthemic barnstormer. Originally sung by Joni Mitchell, Nazareth totally reworked it and made it a pounding, foot-tapping hard rock number. If you ever wanted to hold up your arms at a concert as the band launches into the chorus, this song is the perfect number for that.
4) Run Away / Another Night by the Real McCoy
These two were dance staples for much of the 90s- I still remember taking a break from watching MTV's European Top 20, to study for my I.S.C. (Std. XII) exams. The official term for the genre is the scary-sounding Eurodance, but as far as catchy, addictive and hummable dance numbers go, The Real McCoy have no equal.
5) Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles
The first song ever played on MTV, but then everyone knows that by now. Covered by numerous bands, including The Presidents of the USA, the original version is a catchy jingle that has you swaying and singing along to it. Nostalgia bottled, distilled and sung to perfection.
There you go. There are many, many more songs, and just writing about them makes me nostalgic... if you can find these anywhere, they are worth a listen!!
Here are some of the best songs I have ever heard. Hardly any of these are available in India, on CD. And they are all fantastic songs, so if you have any idea where I can get them, let me know!
1) Blood of the King by Manowar
Brilliant, thundering, richly operatic heavy metal, epic in scope and intensity, this is one of their most famous songs. If you thought Rammstein was Wagnerian, then listen to Manowar!!
2) We Will Remember by Saxon
I have this thing for melodic harmonies wrapped in blazing guitars and throbbing drums, and nothing exemplifies that style better than this Saxon masterpiece. With an incredibly addictive chorus, this is a tribute to all those rock stars dead and gone.
3) This Flight Tonight by Nazareth
Yet another anthemic barnstormer. Originally sung by Joni Mitchell, Nazareth totally reworked it and made it a pounding, foot-tapping hard rock number. If you ever wanted to hold up your arms at a concert as the band launches into the chorus, this song is the perfect number for that.
4) Run Away / Another Night by the Real McCoy
These two were dance staples for much of the 90s- I still remember taking a break from watching MTV's European Top 20, to study for my I.S.C. (Std. XII) exams. The official term for the genre is the scary-sounding Eurodance, but as far as catchy, addictive and hummable dance numbers go, The Real McCoy have no equal.
5) Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles
The first song ever played on MTV, but then everyone knows that by now. Covered by numerous bands, including The Presidents of the USA, the original version is a catchy jingle that has you swaying and singing along to it. Nostalgia bottled, distilled and sung to perfection.
There you go. There are many, many more songs, and just writing about them makes me nostalgic... if you can find these anywhere, they are worth a listen!!
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