What do you consider to be one of the greatest songs, old or new, that has stood or will stand the test of time - a classic. Only list one song per posting so that we can get a range of differing views and end-up with the definitive list of classics. Tell us a little about the song. I'll start:

Eric Clapton - Layla

The original version was performed by Clapton when he led a group called Derek & the Dominos back in the 60s. The original itself is a classic, but the more recent mellow version has probably overshadowed it. One song, twice a classic.

Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley (one of the first great classics of rock 'n roll, which combines pop, jazz, country, and other genres, this is the record that launched Elvis in the public spotlight, along with his appearances on TV). After Heartbreak Hotel, rock and roll was here to stay. Supposedly written about a guy who had committed suicide.

Nirvana 'Smells like teen spirit'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPQR-OsH0RQ

Bruce Springsteen - Rosalita

David Bowie....Heroes

But it's difficult because we all have different tastes and times and decades - but my vote is still Rosalita because it is a fun song but i could also go for loads of others including the beatles, van the man, led zep etc.

Very difficult question.... to choose one song out of thousands.

Good luck everyone, and of course Mossy and i will always lurve Simplicity by the Dubliners...

Hey Ya.............Outkast

Crossed all age groups/genres

and I wish I could write one that sells like that!!

Honky Tonk Women---Stones

I had this on a 45, first record I ever had. I was 8 or 9 maybe. I know I drove my mom nuts playing it over and over because even she still tells the story....

My first 45 which i still have is David Cassidy How can i be sure. I got it for christmas when i was about 7!!

Mighty Quinn by Manfred mann. It was the first LP I bought back in the stone age.

Whiter Shade of Pale - Procal Harem

Hard to only list one with The Beatles, Stones, Animals, etc out there.

What do you consider to be one of the greatest songs, old or new, that has stood or will stand the test of time - a classic. Only list one song per posting so that we can get a range of differing views and end-up with the definitive list of classics. Tell us a little about the song. I'll start:

Eric Clapton - Layla

The original version was performed by Clapton when he led a group called Derek & the Dominos back in the 60s. The original itself is a classic, but the more recent mellow version has probably overshadowed it. One song, twice a classic.

Elvis , Suspicious minds, .Id rather go blind,Chicken Shack..

bill haleys rock around the clock ,where it all started.......also howard jones who changed the face of music with his electric sound

bill haleys rock around the clock ,where it all started.......also howard jones who changed the face of music with his electric sound

I was in London when Bill Haley and company sent the world rocki' 'n rollin'.

Any body remember the BBC show, Sat nites, "The 6-05 Special.", it was great.

It would be a classic my eyes for a singular song.

My classics are the shows, Oaklahoma, Sth Pacific, Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady, Sound of Music........ all those OLD shows.

Classics, like cars, 30 years old, woteva.

"Who's going to take you home?" The Cars

"Who's going to take you home?" The Cars

Irish, I am.

Nutha classic..............

"Take Me home Again, Kathleen"

What do you consider to be one of the greatest songs, old or new, that has stood or will stand the test of time - a classic. Only list one song per posting

But can we post several times ?

In My Life - Lennon/Sir McCartney. A masterpiece.

Hotel California - The Eagles

Never get tired of hearing it.

Dave

Shine On You Crazy Diamond.......Pink Floyd.

Such a shame they are getting old and I will never see them live again. Brilliant live show.

First song that poppped into my head was 'Unwashed and somewhat slightly dazed' by David Bowie.

I heard it through the grapevine - Marvin Gaye

Reelin In The Years---Steely Dan

Still get a buzz when I hear that...

Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.

I have always thought that Freddie Mercury had one of the greatest vocal ranges any singer could have.

Hotel California - The Eagles

Never get tired of hearing it.

Dave

yeah ,, spot on Dave ,,,,, now l will have to go for "eagle rock" by daddy cool ,,

not forgetting some classics from "lightnin hopkins, muddy waters ,john mayal ,,, etc,etc

On The Road Again----Canned Heat

House of the rising sun - Animals

Hotel California - The Eagles

Never get tired of hearing it.

Dave

In Thailand you have no choice

Wont get fooled again......The Who

Stands the test of time

Imagine - John Lennon

What do you consider to be one of the greatest songs, old or new, that has stood or will stand the test of time - a classic. Only list one song per posting so that we can get a range of differing views and end-up with the definitive list of classics. Tell us a little about the song. I'll start:

Eric Clapton - Layla

The original version was performed by Clapton when he led a group called Derek & the Dominos back in the 60s. The original itself is a classic, but the more recent mellow version has probably overshadowed it. One song, twice a classic.

i believe derek and the dominoes began in the 70's I saw him in blind faith in late 69