🎵 Monthly Song Challenge 🎵

[Whiskeyjack]

"Hey, just out of curiosity, who's your favorite child?"

Just to be clear, for some parents "Who's your favorite child?" is a VERY easy question to answer.
It's my second son. The one who never fought bedtime, isn't a picky eater, and does his homework first thing after school. If only we could get him to clean the dirty dishes out of his room once in a while, he'd be golden.

 

[SalaciousMonkey22]

Day 4: a song by my favorite artist.

I’ve used a few songs by Garbage. Absolutely my favorite band. Shirley’s a goddess.

Here’s one from this century.

 

[Saltfountain]

Day 4: A song from your favorite artist

Of course it's Bon Jovi... But this one is from back before the poodle haired cock rockers hit it big...

 

[Acktion]

Day 4: A song from your favorite artist

 

[RosewoodTulip]

Thought about it and had to go with Johnny. This is not even one of his songs, but him doing a Nick Cave song is like a match made in heaven.

An excellent excellent choice!

 

[Photog1rl]

Day 2: A song that reminds you of yourself

It's what I've longed for for as long as I've known that this was what a person could be to someone else.

Day 3: A song by an artist no longer living

His voice is so incredible

Day 4: A song from your favorite artist

I cheated a little…this recording has Jewel, Sarah McLachlan and The Indigo Girls

 

[UnquietDreams]

"Hey, just out of curiosity, who's your favorite child?"

Oof. Hmm. Well, going by "spotify; your year in review" my most listened artist of 2023 was Iron Maiden so, I guess Maiden? So, my favorite performance by Maiden... Who's my favorite grandchild? Argh. @morelikeasong , this is too hard!
Fuck it, let's just pick one.

There's a reason Bruce is nicknamed the Air Raid Siren. He can bellow his heart and soul out like no other. While other singers may have a broader range, higher notes, darker growls, Bruce puts them all to shame.

Their En Vivo concert was Bruce at his best. His rendition of The Talisman is legendary, unbeatable, the epitome of live metal. If you're not a fan of Maiden and don't want to sit through an 8 minute epic, then just listen from 5:25 as Bruce hits the chorus.

Chills.
Fucking chills.

It is no secret that I greatly enjoy your posts. You bring such an interesting view of everything, and such wonderful stories. So I looked at today's' prompt and thought, "What will vagrantx choose as her favorite? Some German/Swiss symphonic power metal epic about making the perfect pudding? An obscure Swedish Nintendorcore Pirate Metal band with a lead singer who looks like a supermodel? It is going to be something awesome." Little did I know.

Iron. Fucking. Maiden.

This is the song of my youth, and my life. I still remember dropping the needle (we had those) for the first time on Side 2 (I played it first) of Number of the Beast. Of hearing Bruce scream for the first time. Of the chills. Of thinking that everything is different now. It is an indelible memory, of a time when music was just so powerful. I remember screaming myself hoarse in the crowd during the Powerslave tour. I remember the nervousness working backstage in Spokane during the "Seventh Tour of a Seventh Tour," and getting to meet them, talk to them, shake hands. Not long, but still, and fucking rough gentlemen, every one. (Not so much with Guns n' Roses.) And somehow, talking to their tour manager, who was an utterly charming woman, I ended up on their Christmas card list and got Christmas cards from Iron Maiden for four years! They were the ones they sent to radio stations, and all had Eddie as Santa. Inside it was signed by the band, and they all, for four fucking years, each had a variation of "and Happy New Beers!" All of them. Every year. And I remember seeing them live a few years ago. And they still slam! And Bruce still screams. Epic. Fucking Epic.

It is so good to see this isn't just my generation, that they still have the power to affect younger generations in the same way. Oh, my little time traveler, you do my soul good.

Up the Irons!

 

[RosewoodTulip]

"Hey, just out of curiosity, who's your favorite child?"

Oof. Hmm. Well, going by "spotify; your year in review" my most listened artist of 2023 was Iron Maiden so, I guess Maiden? So, my favorite performance by Maiden... Who's my favorite grandchild? Argh. @morelikeasong , this is too hard!
Fuck it, let's just pick one.

There's a reason Bruce is nicknamed the Air Raid Siren. He can bellow his heart and soul out like no other. While other singers may have a broader range, higher notes, darker growls, Bruce puts them all to shame.

Their En Vivo concert was Bruce at his best. His rendition of The Talisman is legendary, unbeatable, the epitome of live metal. If you're not a fan of Maiden and don't want to sit through an 8 minute epic, then just listen from 5:25 as Bruce hits the chorus.

Chills.
Fucking chills.

It is no secret that I greatly enjoy your posts. You bring such an interesting view of everything, and such wonderful stories. So I looked at today's' prompt and thought, "What will vagrantx choose as her favorite? Some German/Swiss symphonic power metal epic about making the perfect pudding? An obscure Swedish Nintendorcore Pirate Metal band with a lead singer who looks like a supermodel? It is going to be something awesome." Little did I know.

Iron. Fucking. Maiden.

This is the song of my youth, and my life. I still remember dropping the needle (we had those) for the first time on Side 2 (I played it first) of Number of the Beast. Of hearing Bruce scream for the first time. Of the chills. Of thinking that everything is different now. It is an indelible memory, of a time when music was just so powerful. I remember screaming myself hoarse in the crowd during the Powerslave tour. I remember the nervousness working backstage in Spokane during the "Seventh Tour of a Seventh Tour," and getting to meet them, talk to them, shake hands. Not long, but still, and fucking rough gentlemen, every one. (Not so much with Guns n' Roses.) And somehow, talking to their tour manager, who was an utterly charming woman, I ended up on their Christmas card list and got Christmas cards from Iron Maiden for four years! They were the ones they sent to radio stations, and all had Eddie as Santa. Inside it was signed by the band, and they all, for four fucking years, each had a variation of "and Happy New Beers!" All of them. Every year. And I remember seeing them live a few years ago. And they still slam! And Bruce still screams. Epic. Fucking Epic.

It is so good to see this isn't just my generation, that they still have the power to affect younger generations in the same way. Oh, my little time traveler, you do my soul good.

Up the Irons!

Stuff like this is why I absolutely love this thread! @vagrantx choosing this song led to a wonderful story shared by @UnquietDreams. Music is the best way to share our hearts

 

[Bry1313]

Day 4 - Song by your favorite artist

I know he doesn’t sing in this one, but the solo and the hat and the guitar toss where the guitar never comes down……it’s a Prince song

 

[RosewoodTulip]

Day 4
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Up Jumped The Devil

 

[Bry1313]

Day 4: A song from your favorite artist
2nd day in a row I can pick my most favorite artist of all time

Was listening to “The Prettiest Star” when I saw your post, lovely timing.

 

[vagrantx]

[Story time!]

Thank you for sharing that I do love some obscure stuff, true, but mainstream is mainstream because they're great at what they do! And Maiden is Maiden! What's not to love?

I've never had the pleasure of meeting them - I did do a short stint as a roadie at a big venue here, got to meet some bands but the biggest of the big didn't come to our spot. Caught them live a few times over the years, and Bruce just keeps getting better. The rest of the band are always on point, as far as I know, but I'm not a good enough instrumentalist to tell if they're at their best or not.

And for the last time, I'm not that young! Or little!

 

[Justabaldguy70]

Day 4 - Song by your favorite artist
Got to go with Ol Blue Eyes

 

[UnquietDreams]

Day 4: A song from your favorite artist

I love music. All kinds of music. Many genres, many variations, from a single voice to a symphony, from punk to Vivaldi and hitting most places in between. So this should be a hard choice, like something out of Sophie's Choice.

It isn't. I am a simple man. My favorite band has been that since I was eight or nine. The first two new albums I owned, all mine, were ELO's Out of the Blue, and Queen's Live Killers. Queen has sung to my soul since I was in single digit years. Saw them live a couple of times, but I never saw them do this one.

This is my favorite song from my favorite band, highlighting my favorite musician in the band. Everyone knows Freddie. Everyone love Freddie. Now. Not so much when the band was around. I remember being bullied in junior high for going to see them, because of "that gay guy who sings for them." I love that the world evolved, but I also know that some of the people who punched me in the back then are singing his praises now. It is a weird world, and I am just glad I don't have to paint it. But it is a joy that people grow and change. But Freddie isn't my favorite.

Nor is Brian, guitar god and astrophysicist (received his Ph.d in 2006), who I love, and wanted to grow my hair like. (Spoiler: it didn't work).

Nor Roger, who got them banned from MTV for being too damn sexy, which led to them refusing to tour the US after (I saw them on the last us tour. Main floor. Center. Nine rows back. Best concert ever).

No, my favorite has always been "the other one," Deacy. John Deacon. Solid. Unsung. Quiet (the only one who never sang. He had microphones set up for videos and concerts, but they were never hooked up.) But holy cats and owl, that man could play. Not flashy, he wasn't one for a complex, indulgent bass solo. No, just the perfect note at the perfect time, and nothing when nothing was needed. An underappreciated, subtle, but sublime talent.

Listen to the bass line kicking in at 13 seconds. How Deacy and Freddie throw back and forth on bass and piano. This song isn't very well known, but it should have been huge. Unfortunately, it came after "Bohemanin Rhapsody," which plays in a similar playground of mixing genres outlandishly. But Brian playing a waltz in his solo is a joy forever. And John's work is simply sublime.

Ladies and gentlemen, "The Millionaire Waltz," Queen.

 

[aussiegeekygal]

I love music. All kinds of music. Many genres, many variations, from a single voice to a symphony, from punk to Vivaldi and hitting most places in between. So this should be a hard choice, like something out of Sophie's Choice.

It isn't. I am a simple man. My favorite band has been that since I was eight or nine. The first two new albums I owned, all mine, were ELO's Out of the Blue, and Queen's Live Killers. Queen has sung to my soul since I was in single digit years. Saw them live a couple of times, but I never saw them do this one.

This is my favorite song from my favorite band, highlighting my favorite musician in the band. Everyone knows Freddie. Everyone love Freddie. Now. Not so much when the band was around. I remember being bullied in junior high for going to see them, because of "that gay guy who sings for them." I love that the world evolved, but I also know that some of the people who punched me in the back then are singing his praises now. It is a weird world, and I am just glad I don't have to paint it. But it is a joy that people grow and change. But Freddie isn't my favorite.

Nor is Brian, guitar god and astrophysicist (received his Ph.d in 2006), who I love, and wanted to grow my hair like. (Spoiler: it didn't work).

Nor Roger, who got them banned from MTV for being too damn sexy, which led to them refusing to tour the US after (I saw them on the last us tour. Main floor. Center. Nine rows back. Best concert ever).

No, my favorite has always been "the other one," Deacy. John Deacon. Solid. Unsung. Quiet (the only one who never sang. He had microphones set up for videos and concerts, but they were never hooked up.) But holy cats and owl, that man could play. Not flashy, he wasn't one for a complex, indulgent bass solo. No, just the perfect note at the perfect time, and nothing when nothing was needed. An underappreciated, subtle, but sublime talent.

Listen to the bass line kicking in at 13 seconds. How Deacy and Freddie throw back and forth on bass and piano. This song isn't very well known, but it should have been huge. Unfortunately, it came after "Bohemanin Rhapsody," which plays in a similar playground of mixing genres outlandishly. But Brian playing a waltz in his solo is a joy forever. And John's work is simply sublime.

Ladies and gentlemen, "The Millionaire Waltz," Queen.

You said is better than I ever could

The original founding members were a creative arts major, physics major (a man after my own heart) and a dentist (my second calling it seems, lol). I adore Queen and like you, they've been solid favorites in the Aussie house of depravity since I could walk.

But there's a second co-favorite in my life.

I was an odd child. Born in the wrong decade. I drank the music of my elders and felt nostalgia for a life I never lived. Hearing stories of y'all going to concerts of bands I love makes me love you and envy you in ways I can't explain British rock from the 60's and 70's found my heart before any boy could. As a result, I developed a love of music that rivals the company of most guys. The Who kept me company during the long and lonely parts of my life in ways that I'll always appreciate. I even named my kid after one of their songs

Day 4: A song from your favorite artist

Baba O'Reilly - The Who

 

[CarlyAnn]

Day 4: A song from your favorite artist

 

[ctarrantella]

Day 4: A song from your favorite artist
Iron Maiden : I can pick any song and will go with this

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

Day 3: A song by an artist no longer living.

I'm probably blowing one I could use for covers day or something like that, but I love this rendition of this song, and for people of my generation, we look back at this last 30 seconds of this performance with almost a deep sadness and regret.

But it's also a cover by a dead artist of an artist even longer dead, so please enjoy.

Excellent choice Lusty

 

[ctarrantella]

"Hey, just out of curiosity, who's your favorite child?"

Oof. Hmm. Well, going by "spotify; your year in review" my most listened artist of 2023 was Iron Maiden so, I guess Maiden? So, my favorite performance by Maiden... Who's my favorite grandchild? Argh. @morelikeasong , this is too hard!
Fuck it, let's just pick one.

There's a reason Bruce is nicknamed the Air Raid Siren. He can bellow his heart and soul out like no other. While other singers may have a broader range, higher notes, darker growls, Bruce puts them all to shame.

Their En Vivo concert was Bruce at his best. His rendition of The Talisman is legendary, unbeatable, the epitome of live metal. If you're not a fan of Maiden and don't want to sit through an 8 minute epic, then just listen from 5:25 as Bruce hits the chorus.

Chills.
Fucking chills.

Spot on. I’ve seen them dozens of times in my life. Great choice. Hope you like my choice as well.

 

[lingus60]

You said is better than I ever could

The original founding members were a creative arts major, physics major (a man after my own heart) and a dentist (my second calling it seems, lol). I adore Queen and like you, they've been solid favorites in the Aussie house of depravity since I could walk.

But there's a second co-favorite in my life.

I was an odd child. Born in the wrong decade. I drank the music of my elders and felt nostalgia for a life I never lived. Hearing stories of y'all going to concerts of bands I love makes me love you and envy you in ways I can't explain British rock from the 60's and 70's found my heart before any boy could. As a result, I developed a love of music that rivals the company of most guys. The Who kept me company during the long and lonely parts of my life in ways that I'll always appreciate. I even named my kid after one of their songs

Day 4: A song from your favorite artist

Baba O'Reilly - The Who

My older brother was at the Who Live at Leeds gig (my home town) where they recorded their amazing live album. I was too young to be there but saw them live later. Always had amazing energy.

 

[lavendersilk]

Day 4: A song from your favorite artist

I cheated a little…this recording has Jewel, Sarah McLachlan and The Indigo Girls

...wait. Why didn't I think of that?!

 

[vagrantx]

Spot on. I’ve seen them dozens of times in my life. Great choice. Hope you like my choice as well.

Yaas! I love Wasted Years - in fact I love all of Somewhere In Time! Especially Alexander the Great and The Loneliness Of the Long Distance Runner!

Fantastic choice!

 

[lavendersilk]

Day 4: A song from your favorite artist

Sting - A Thousand Years

 

[Photog1rl]

...wait. Why didn't I think of that?!

I'm kind of hoping I fly below the radar and don’t get called out for the loophole

 

[lavendersilk]

I'm kind of hoping I fly below the radar and don’t get called out for the loophole

You might get spanked.