Monday, April 30, 2012

The Greatest Songs Of All Time

Greatest songs of all time - top songs Here’s the Most Amazing, Most Awesome and My Favourite, the Greatest songs of all time list. Music can win hearts, it has the magical quality of healing whether it is a bad mood or differences between you and your loved ones.

There is a song for every occasion, for every mood so here in this Post I’m presenting to you Guys my All-time Favourite my Best English Songs ever, these are 20 of them.
As I’m romantic at heart ;) So most of these songs are of the same genre. It was a very tough job segregating and selecting these 20 songs amongst all, so I haven’t or let’s say I couldn’t further number all these songs.

Along with the songs, I'm providing links for the "Free Mp3 Download" for songs, the "Official Music Video" of the songs, the original "Lyrics" of each song and even the "Free Guitar Chords/Tabs" for each song. So hope you'll like the Post.

Here’s the List:







Eric Clapton – Tears In Heaven

Eric Clapton – Tears In Heaven

"Tears in Heaven" is a beautiful ballad written by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings about the pain and loss Clapton felt following the death of his four-year-old son, Conor.

Conor fell from a window of the 53rd-floor New York apartment of his mother's friend on March 20, 1991. Clapton, who arrived at the apartment shortly after the accident, was visibly distraught ever since.

This is one of Clapton's most successful songs, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the U.S., featuring a classical guitar as the lead instrument. You can feel the sorrow in his voice, it's too touching. Also do listen to Wonderful Tonight by Clapton.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Metallica – Nothing Else Matters

Metallica – Nothing Else Matters

I simply love this song, and I can listen to it day and night without a halt. Also my Favourite Metallica song. Singer and rhythm guitarist James Hetfield wrote the song (credited to Hetfield/Ulrich) while he was on the phone with his then girlfriend.

Since he held the phone with one hand, he plucked the four open strings of a standard E-minor chord with the other, which eventually made up the first two bars of the song. The lyrics, which talk about being "so close, no matter how far", were also dedicated to his girlfriend, indicating the bond they shared even when Hetfield was on tour.

Other great songs by Metallica that I like are Unforgiven I, II, III, Turn the page.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Led Zeppelin – Stairway To Heaven

Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven

It wouldn’t be wrong to say, that this time-less classic is my Favourite song. I’ve been in awe of the song since the very first time I heard it and saw its live video on VH1, Jimmy Page playing his Double-Deck guitar left me mesmerized.

"Stairway to Heaven" is often rated among the greatest rock songs of all time. It continues to top radio lists of the greatest rock songs, as well as topping a 2006 Guitar World readers’ poll of greatest guitar solos.

Also please give a listen to Kashmir by Led Zeppelin.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Bryan Adams – Please Forgive Me

Bryan Adams – Please forgive me

Among my Favourite solo Artists, this one is a soothing master-piece by this Canadian legend, Bryan Adams. It is one of his greatest and amongst his most popular songs.

The single reached number two in the UK, number seven in the US and number one in Australia. The song was praised by critics upon its release, and has given Adams one of his best chart performances to date. The song was co-written and produced by Mutt Lange.

It was a massive radio hit all over the world, and became an instant hit amongst Adams fans. The single has sold over 3 million copies worldwide.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Bryan Adams – Summer Of ‘69

Bryan Adams – Summer of ‘69

This song needs no introduction, another Classic by Bryan Adams. I personally have many fond memories with the song. It was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallace in their basement studio.

The song went through a number of changes because neither Adams nor Vallace was convinced it was a strong enough song to be featured on the album. In their first draft, the lyric "summer of '69" appeared only once. At that time the two were planning to title it "Best Days of My Life" instead.

While the lyric; "best days of my life" appeared seven times in the first draft, on the final draft it had been replaced by "summer of '69" and only appeared two times throughout the song.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Eagles – Hotel California

Eagles – Hotel California

One of the Most famous songs of all times, the song has got a really amazing and catchy tune and rhythm to it that makes you fall for it from the very first listen.

The song is rated highly in many rock music lists and polls, though it did not get critical acclaim right away. Rolling Stone magazine, for example, originally spoke poorly of Hotel California in the very same issue in which it featured The Eagles on the cover.

As one of the group's most popular and well-known songs, "Hotel California" has been a concert staple for the band since its release. "Hotel California" topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






George Michael - Careless Whispers

George Michael- Careless Whispers

The magical sound of the saxophone riff, that takes you to another level is what makes this song Spectacular other than the fine singing.

The song was George Michael's first solo single although he was still performing in Wham! at the time. It was released as a single and became a huge commercial success on both sides of the Atlantic. It reached number one in nearly 25 countries, selling about six million copies worldwide.

Michael said that he wrote it "in his head" during work and that he recalls coming up with the saxophone riff whilst boarding a number 32 bus on the way home. Also listen to “Last Christmas” by the singer.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Michael Jackson – Beat It

Michael Jackson – Beat It

How can a list of great songs be complete without the presence of The King of Pop, MJ aka Michael Jackson, ‘Beat It’ is a huge commercial success, it was awarded two Grammy Awards and two American Music Awards and was inducted into the Music Video Producers Hall of Fame.

"Beat It" (along with the song's music video) propelled Thriller into becoming the best-selling album of all time. The single was certified platinum in 1989. The music video for "Beat It" helped establish Jackson as an international pop icon. The video was Jackson's first treatment of black youth and the streets.

Both "Beat It" and "Thriller" are notable for their "mass choreography" of synchronized dancers, a Jackson trademark. Other great songs by MJ include Billie Jean, Bad, They don’t really care for us.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Ronan Keating – When You Say Nothing At All

Ronan Keating – When you say nothing at all

Another superb song in the beautiful voice of Ronan Keating, the song has got great romantic deeper meaning to it. "When You Say Nothing at All" is the debut solo single of Ronan Keating.

The song was recorded in 1999 for the soundtrack of the film Notting Hill. It also appeared on Keating's debut solo album, Ronan. The song was released on July 26, 1999 in the United Kingdom. It peaked at number-one in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand.

In the UK, the single was certified gold. Keating although has received a lot of bad press in recent years passing off the song as his own work when he, in fact, covered the original.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Pink Floyd – Comfortably Numb

Pink Floyd – Comfortably Numb

This awesome creation of the legendary English rock band Pink Floyd was a part of their historic album “The Wall”.

While most songs on The Wall were written by Waters alone, most of the music for "Comfortably Numb" was written by David Gilmour.The song is one of the most famous Pink Floyd songs and renowned especially for its guitar solos. In 2004, the song was ranked number 314 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

In 2005, it was the last song ever to be performed by Waters, Gilmour, Wright, and Mason together. Also listen to “Another Brick In The Wall” and “Hey You” by Pink Floyd.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Cliff Richard - Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You

Cliff Richards- Nothing's gonna change my love for you

This romantic song "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You" is a popular song by Gerry Goffin and Michael Masser.

It was originally recorded by George Benson for his 1984 album 20/20. The song achieved worldwide success in a cover version by Hawaiian singer Glenn Medeiros in 1987 and 1988.

But the version that I’m talking to you guys about is a cover sung by the singer Cliff Richards is one of my personal all-time favourite Romantic Songs ever, and it is a regular song in my favourite play-lists.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video (Glenn Mederios version)
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Turtles – So Happy Together

Turtles – So happy together

"So Happy Together" is a lesser known song in my list, great music amazing meaningful lyrics about finding true love and being satiated with it.

It is a 1967 song by the The Turtles' album of the same name. Released in February 1967, the song knocked The Beatles' "Penny Lane" out of the #1 slot for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the group's only chart-topper. "Happy Together" reached #12 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1967.

The song was written by Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon, former members of a band known as The Magicians. The song has been featured in many movies, including many famous ones like 27 Dresses and The Simpsons Movie.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Live Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing

Aerosmith – I don’t wanna miss a thing

I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" is a fantastic song, it has been a regular in my playlist since a long time, it was performed by American rock band Aerosmith for the 1998 film Armageddon.

Written by Diane Warren, the song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 (a first for the band after 28 years together). The song stayed at number one for four weeks from September 5 to September 26, 1998.

The song also stayed at #1 for several weeks in several other countries. In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number four in November 1998, becoming Aerosmith's highest charting song in the UK to date. Please also listen to “Dream On” by Aerosmith


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Goo Goo Dolls – Iris

Goo Goo Dolls – Iris

Again one of my Most favourite songs ever, this one was even my Caller-tune song for a long time ;) "Iris" is a song by American alternative rock band the Goo Goo Dolls.

Originally written for the soundtrack of 1998 film City of Angels, the song was later included on the band's sixth album Dizzy Up the Girl. "Iris" has contributed greatly to the band's success. It is the longest charting number one single in Billboard Hot 100 Airplay history with 18 weeks in the number one spot. The instrumentals in the song are heavily driven by guitar riffs, mandolin, violins, and cellos, with a steady drum beat beneath.

The acoustic guitar in the song gives a distinctive sound as it is in an odd tuning, with 5 of the 6 strings tuned to D. This gives a ringing effect similar to a 12-string guitar. Also listen to Name, Better Days, Black Balloon by Goo Goo Dolls.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Enrique – Hero

Enrique – Hero

Again no introductions needed for this awesome song, one of Enrique Iglesias’s finest creations with an amazing video. "Hero" is a single released in Enrique’s second English album Escape and was written for his good friend Simon Baxendale, by Iglesias, Paul Barry and Mark Taylor.

Enrique first released the song to radio in early September 2001 to a positive critical and commercial reception. After the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center.

Hero has sold 8 million copies worldwide, becoming Enrique's best-selling single and has been listed in best-selling singles worldwide. Other Hits by Enrique include Addicted, Why not me, Escape etc.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Backstreet Boys – Show Me The Meaning

Backstreet Boys – Show me the meaning

"Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" is the third single off Backstreet Boys' 1999 album, Millennium.

It is a significant hit, second only to the first single I Want It That Way from the same album, becoming one of the most successful singles of the boy band.

The song also earned a Grammy award nomination during the 43rd Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Other hits by the band are I want it that way, Everybody etc.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Def Leppard – Love Bites

Def lepard – Love Bites

Def Leppard used to be my favourite band till a long time, love bites is a contemporary romantic song which has got just the right flavours to it as a song.

"Love Bites" is a power ballad recorded by British rock band Def Leppard in 1987 on the album Hysteria. It is Def Leppard's only number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 to date.

Other great tracks by Def Leppard include Pour some sugar on me, Woman, Hysteria etc.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You

Bryan Adams –(Everything I do) I do it for you

Yes it’s the 3rd Bryan Adam’s song on my list, and you must have found out by now my love for his songs. "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" is a power ballad performed by Bryan Adams and co-written with Michael Kamen and Robert John "Mutt" Lange

It featured on the soundtrack album of the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and on Adams' album Waking Up the Neighbours. It was an enormous chart success internationally, particularly in the United Kingdom, where it spent sixteen consecutive weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart (the longest in British chart history), seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.

It was a number one hit on several charts, making it Bryan Adams' most successful song.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Scorpions – Wind Of Change

Scorpions – Winds of change

Another classic song, which as a matter of fact is not that famous. I simply love its tune. "Wind of Change" is a 1990 power ballad written by Klaus Meine, vocalist of the German heavy metal band Scorpions.

It appeared on their 1990 album Crazy World, but did not become a worldwide hit single until 1991, when it topped the charts in Germany and across Europe. The song is currently the 10th best-selling single of all time in Germany. Worldwide, this single sold over 19 million copies, making it one of the top fifty best-selling singles of all time.

It is the highest ever selling song in Germany, it is frequently played on television-shows presenting video footage of the fall of the Berlin Wall.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs






Richard Marx – Right Here Waiting For You

Richard Marx – Right here waiting for you

A very emotional and romantic song by Richard Marx that will win your heart at the very first listen. "Right Here Waiting" is a ballad recorded by Marx on his second album, Repeat Offender.

The song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the 700th song to do so. Marx wrote it on the road as a love letter to his wife, actress Cynthia Rhodes, who was in South Africa shooting for a film. "Right Here Waiting" is Marx's best-selling single.

It is also his most enduring hit, charting in the top 15 of Billboard's Hot hit, after more than ten years after its release. In the United Kingdom, the song was released in September 1989 and peaked at #2.


LINKS:

Free Mp3 Download
Official Music Video
Lyrics
Free Guitar Chords/Tabs



Please don't hesitate To comment Friends. Looking forward to your valuable Opinions, Suggestions Guys. :)


Also see:

Best English Songs Of 2012
Best English Songs Of 2011
Top Hindi Songs of 2012

8 comments:

  1. All of these songs come in my list of favorites ! :D
    Great job ! Great songs ! Thumbs up buddy :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Glad you found them good Akanksha :)
      Really appreciate it :)
      Keep Visiting !

      Delete
  2. Replies
    1. Thanks Prateek !
      Looking forward to more of your comments, cheers :)

      Delete
  3. Replies
    1. Glad you liked it Siva,
      Do let us know about your favourite tracks :)
      And keep visiting :)

      Delete
  4. Thanks Buddy...2-3 links are not working...otherwise awesome...thanks again

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Appreciate it Shahinur.
      Do let me know about the not-working links.
      Keep Visiting :)

      Delete