Best "Pop" Record ever produced?
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theshrew said:
Bohemian Rhapsody - Is and probably will always be the greatest pop song ever. Who has ever said a bad word about it ? Who doesn't sing it or at least in there heads when they hear it ? People do this no matter how old they are - That's the sign of a outstanding song.
I despise it. And the only reason it's ever in my head is because it's been forced on me by radio stations playing it and tv shows constantly putting it at the top of their stupid 'best...' charts.GetCarter said:
I bloody hate pop music (having done it), but 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' or 'Slave to the Rhythm' would be the best pop music ever 'PRODUCED' as the o/p asked.
Time sensitive of course. They were well ahead of their time.
And neither of those would be where they are without Trevor Horn.Time sensitive of course. They were well ahead of their time.
Yep, Marc Bolans wife - Gloria Jones. I also think its one of the few covers thats better than the original.
Abba surely must be up there as well, nigh on perfect pop- multiple times.
Someones already posted it but I would've put The Archies - Sugar Sugar as well, not deep and meaningful but a good example of a pop song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSehtaY6k1U (Still a great pop song, though)
Talking of Northern Soul, I think this might be the happiest most joyful two and a half minutes in pop history. Also one of the rarest and definitely the most expensive singles ever sold. £25000 to you sir.
Frank Wilson, Do I Love You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwvpeYiQwss
Abba surely must be up there as well, nigh on perfect pop- multiple times.
Someones already posted it but I would've put The Archies - Sugar Sugar as well, not deep and meaningful but a good example of a pop song.
jogger1976 said:
Spanglepants said:
It's a cover of a Northern Soul classic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSehtaY6k1U (Still a great pop song, though)Talking of Northern Soul, I think this might be the happiest most joyful two and a half minutes in pop history. Also one of the rarest and definitely the most expensive singles ever sold. £25000 to you sir.
Frank Wilson, Do I Love You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwvpeYiQwss
Actually, giving it some thought, you'd be hard-pressed to top Uptown Funk. Mark Ronson has done a pretty impressive job of blending some classic pop tropes from the 80's onwards into one song: Madonna's drums, Prince's bass, Nile Roger's guitar etc etc.
Absolute tart of a track but it is actually brilliant and enjoyed by musos as well as kids.
Absolute tart of a track but it is actually brilliant and enjoyed by musos as well as kids.
Alucidnation said:
GetCarter said:
I bloody hate pop music (having done it), but 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' or 'Slave to the Rhythm' would be the best pop music ever 'PRODUCED' as the o/p asked.
Time sensitive of course. They were well ahead of their time.
And neither of those would be where they are without Trevor Horn.Time sensitive of course. They were well ahead of their time.
Graculus said:
John Peel famously played this twice in a row...
Awarded it 28 stars out of 5...
Described it as his favourite song ever...
"Teenage Kicks" - The Undertones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxPiD8EB3ZU
Given some of the allegations against Peel, Teenage Kicks takes on a rather different meaning whenever I hear it now.Awarded it 28 stars out of 5...
Described it as his favourite song ever...
"Teenage Kicks" - The Undertones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxPiD8EB3ZU
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Boys Don't Cry - The Cure. It's short (a must for a good pop record, anything over 2m45s is a no no), punchy, great tune, simple but meaningful lyrics you can remember and sing along to. Just the perfect pop song.
It breaks your song length rule, but Friday I'm in Love is a much better pop song than Boys don't cry. Just Like Heaven is great too. When he's not being miserable, Robert Smith writes amazing singles.
Some of these are good - some are dreadful (Oasis? In a POP RECORD post? Seriously?), I would give a few points to the people who have put in Thriller (also a very good video) but I still haven't had my mind changed yet ...
Pack your bags, and leave tonight. Don't take your time, gotta move your feet, don't you miss the flight!
Pack your bags, and leave tonight. Don't take your time, gotta move your feet, don't you miss the flight!
aclivity said:
Some of these are good - some are dreadful (Oasis? In a POP RECORD post? Seriously?), I would give a few points to the people who have put in Thriller (also a very good video) but I still haven't had my mind changed yet ...
Pack your bags, and leave tonight. Don't take your time, gotta move your feet, don't you miss the flight!
Coooooool, cooooooool.Pack your bags, and leave tonight. Don't take your time, gotta move your feet, don't you miss the flight!
Club Tropicana is a FANTASTIC pop record.
Sounds good every summer and very clever lyrics too.
In fact a good number of George Michael/ Wham songs would be in with a shout.
Also the Beegees, The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack was superb with great singles such as you should be dancing, staying alive, night fever etc.
Are Eminem songs pop? Because if so those tracks were revolutionary and very catchy too.
Morningside said:
Rio Duran Duran.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3W6yf6c-FA
First one that came to mind for me, amazed i had to go through so many posts before it was mentioned!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3W6yf6c-FA
king racket.Tom_C76 said:
Just Like Heaven is great too. Robert Smith writes amazing singles.
Just like Heaven was my first thought but I think Lovecats might be better.
Cathy Dennis' back catalogue is full of well produced pop. Kylie Minogue's - Can't get you out of my head has to be in with a shout but CD's written or co-written a lot of great pop songs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_Dennis
One of Max Martin's back catalogue for best produced pop. Taylor Swift's - Shake it off or Style are both great pop records.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Martin
Edited by Crackie on Friday 17th July 06:55
Funkycoldribena said:
Everyone can argue but theres only one pop song that pretty much everyone knows...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPudE8nDog0
I remember this ad! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPudE8nDog0
Fiat 'Want Me' commercial
There's been some cracking suggestions in this thread.
In terms of production I was right up there with Spice Girls (that's one album that I just can't hate when played start to finish), Madonna always has top-notch production - Dear Jessie sounds fresh everytime I listen.
Then of course we get to all the Trevor Horn stuff - I'd say most of his greats are 'anthems of the time' more than pop-songs.
But, does 'pop' mean popular? I suppose that means number ones/time on chart or does it mean a song that gets up and jumping about?
When I was growing up The Ramones were the greatest pop band ever.
I still think Bonzo Goes To Bitburg is the best 'pop' song ever written.
How about Men At Work - Down Under?
Or The Arctic Monkees
In terms of production I was right up there with Spice Girls (that's one album that I just can't hate when played start to finish), Madonna always has top-notch production - Dear Jessie sounds fresh everytime I listen.
Then of course we get to all the Trevor Horn stuff - I'd say most of his greats are 'anthems of the time' more than pop-songs.
But, does 'pop' mean popular? I suppose that means number ones/time on chart or does it mean a song that gets up and jumping about?
When I was growing up The Ramones were the greatest pop band ever.
I still think Bonzo Goes To Bitburg is the best 'pop' song ever written.
DragsterRR said:
Really though "Swords of a Thousand Men" Tenpole Tudor.
People love it even if they've never heard it before
That's a good call!People love it even if they've never heard it before
How about Men At Work - Down Under?
Or The Arctic Monkees
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