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Want a few ideas for your next music download? Something to drive away the world or just a chance to hear a new and different band, or an old friend? Some tunes to get the wrinklies bopping after a few too many party drinks?

I'll be putting together selections from all sorts of artist: from the Beatles to Led Zeppeliin, Joni Mitchell to John Martyn, rock to reggae, folk to something else that begins with "f". Read on, and try some selections.

Got a better list of your own? Post it in the comments section -- I'd be fascinated to hear your picks.

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Contents

  1. Stop Press: $10K Prize Won
  2. Personal Imprimatur
  3. Ten From The Beatles
  4. Battle Of The Bands
  5. Hey Jude
  6. Beatles Albums Recommended
  7. Ten From Simon And Garfunkel
  8. Best Male Singing Duo Ever
  9. Homeward Bound
  10. Simon And Garfunkel CDs
  11. Ten From Joni Mitchell
  12. From Both Sides Now
  13. Joni CDs
  14. Ten From The Pogues
  15. Fairytale Of New York
  16. Pogues Albums
  17. Ten From Led Zeppelin
  18. Amazing Rock Quiz Lens
  19. Your artist? Ten tracks?

Personal Imprimatur

itunes downloadsBar some compilations I'm only recommending CDs that I own. Download the tracks or buy the CDs secure in the knowledge that I reckon it's worth it!

Ten From The Beatles

The Beatles: the greatest band of all time. Amazing music, from early rocking days through love songs and psychodelia. If they were before your time, try some of these and you'll be hooked.

When I was a kid people said I looked like Paul McCartney -- chubby cheeks and dimples. My cousin Julie agreed and she was a Cavern regular in the Sixties,

Track Artist Album  
Hey Jude The Beatles The Beatles 1967–1970 (The Blue Album)
In My Life The Beatles Rubber Soul
Michelle The Beatles Rubber Soul
Here, There and Everywhere The Beatles The Beatles Box Set
While My Guitar Gently Weeps The Beatles The Beatles (White Album)
The Long and Winding Road The Beatles The Beatles Box Set
Across the Universe The Beatles The Beatles Box Set
Let It Be The Beatles The Beatles Box Set
You've Got to Hide Your Love Away The Beatles The Beatles 1962–1966 (The Red Album)
Here Comes the Sun The Beatles The Beatles 1967–1970 (The Blue Album)

Battle Of The Bands

Greatest Group Ever

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The Beatles

The_Accountant says:

The Beatles were the quintessential band by which all others after them tried to imitate. They will always be the greatest band of all time. I'm a big fan of the Rolling Stones as well, but they never achieved what The Beatles did in the 7 years they were together.

ravi551854 says:

yes from me

aesta1 says:

They are the ones who dominated my growing up years so their songs are familiar.

Nope, I prefer ...

thatbookkeeper says:

Obviously The Beatles paved the way for so many. And, it's easy to argue they're the best ever...just not my favourite ever. For that, I'd have to go with Radiohead.

LubosLabik says:

Not only one. Every decade has something :)

RocklawnArts says:

For a rock band? The Rolling Stones

2muchtrash says:

Jethro Tull

 

Hey Jude

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Beatles Albums Recommended

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Ten From Simon And Garfunkel

The best male duo ever. Paul Simon's songs, Art Garfunkel's glorious voice soaring in the harmonies. Sample track below (Homeward Bound) was written at a god-forsaken Northern England railway station one night - a beautiful song nonetheless.

Track Artist Album  
The Sound of Silence Simon & Garfunkel Sounds of Silence (Remastered)
Homeward Bound Simon & Garfunkel Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (Remastered)
The Dangling Conversation Simon & Garfunkel Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (Remastered)
Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. Simon & Garfunkel Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.
America Simon & Garfunkel Bookends (Remastered)
Old Friends Simon & Garfunkel Bookends
Mrs. Robinson (Live) Simon & Garfunkel Simon & Garfunkel: Live 1969
Kathy's Song Simon & Garfunkel Sounds of Silence

Best Male Singing Duo Ever

Simon and Garfunkel are the best

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I agree

LubosLabik says:

Yes I AGREE :)

2muchtrash says:

Great music! Still enjoy to this day.

Nope, I prefer ...

The_Accountant says:

As much as I like Simon & Garfunkel, I'd have to say The Everly Brothers were the best singing duo. Their harmonies still give me chills. Simon & Garfunkel would be a close second, however.

 

Homeward Bound

The moustache was a mistake

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Simon And Garfunkel CDs

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Ten From Joni Mitchell

The best female singer/songwriter of all time. For a detailed lens, please have a look at my ten favourite Joni albums

Track Artist Album  
Big Yellow Taxi Joni Mitchell Ladies of the Canyon
The Circle Game Joni Mitchell Ladies of the Canyon
A Case of You Joni Mitchell Blue
California Joni Mitchell Blue
Ladies of the Canyon Joni Mitchell Ladies of the Canyon
Blue Boy Joni Mitchell Ladies of the Canyon
The Boho Dance Joni Mitchell The Hissing of Summer Lawns
Chelsea Morning Joni Mitchell Clouds
Both Sides Now Joni Mitchell Clouds
Woodstock (Live) Joni Mitchell Shadows and Light (Live)

From Both Sides Now

A girl, a guitar, a great song. An early performance on the Johnny Cash Show
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Joni CDs

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Ten From The Pogues

OKay, Shane has less teeth than your grannie, but the songs are brilliant.

Track Artist Album  
Fairytale of New York The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl The Best of the Pogues
The Irish Rover (feat. The Dubliners) The Pogues The Very Best of The Pogues
A Pair of Brown Eyes The Pogues The Very Best of The Pogues
If I Should Fall from Grace With God The Pogues The Very Best of The Pogues
Dirty Old Town The Pogues Rum S****y & the Lash (Expanded Version)
The Auld Triangle The Pogues Red Roses for Me [Expanded]
Thousands Are Sailing The Pogues If I Should Fall from Grace With God [Expanded]
Lorelei The Pogues Peace & Love [Expanded]
Maidrin Rua The Pogues Hell's Ditch (Expanded)
The Broad Majestic Shannon The Pogues If I Should Fall from Grace With God [Expanded]

Fairytale Of New York

Pogues and Kirsty MacColl blow the socks off a Top Of The Pops audience
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Pogues Albums

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Ten From Led Zeppelin

Surprised you with this list? The first, the heaviest, the greatest.

Track Artist Album  
Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin Mothership (Remastered)
Immigrant Song Led Zeppelin Mothership (Remastered)
Black Dog Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin IV (Remastered)
Ramble On Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin II (Remastered)
Dazed and Confused Led Zeppelin Mothership (Remastered)
Whole Lotta Love Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin II (Remastered)
Heartbreaker Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin II (Remastered)
Since I've Been Loving You Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin III (Remastered)
Houses of the Holy Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti (Remastered)
What Is and What Should Never Be Led Zeppelin The Complete Led Zeppelin (Remastered)

Amazing Rock Quiz Lens

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Your artist? Ten tracks?

  • JoshK47 May 16, 2012 @ 9:23 am | delete
    Excellent selections! My musical tastes are all over the place, so it's hard to narrow down just what I'd want to download!
  • akarki Jun 22, 2011 @ 11:50 am | delete
    Obviously this is my music, i mean The Beatles, Simon And Garfunkel and Led Zeppelin, look at my age, thank you for remind me....
  • thatbookkeeper Mar 20, 2011 @ 1:16 pm | delete
    Well done with the lens. A great set of music for sure. That reminds me I haven't listened to The Pogues in a long time.
  • GoodinDevelopments Jan 21, 2011 @ 9:58 pm | delete
    Love the Pogues. Bottle of Smoke being my favorite song from them. Nice lens.
  • LubosLabik Jan 15, 2011 @ 12:34 pm | delete
    GOD LOOKING LENS :) Thanks for sharing
  • RobGrawberger Dec 30, 2010 @ 11:30 am | delete
    Great lens.... I listened to many of these growing up and still listen to many of them today. Thanks for sharing!
  • 2muchtrash Dec 30, 2010 @ 6:09 am | delete
    Some of these bring back memories, and some of them I never enjoyed. S & G are always good to listen to, particularly Sound of Silence. Great lens
  • PaulOnBooks Dec 30, 2010 @ 6:17 am | delete
    Thnak you.

    Aqualung is one of my ten all-time favourite records.
  • aesta1 Dec 29, 2010 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    These songs are from my growing up years. Enjoyed the lens. Made me nostalgic.
  • termit_bronx Dec 29, 2010 @ 8:28 am | delete
    I like The Beatles, Simon And Garfunkel and Led Zeppelin :)
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