My vote goes to KUNG FU FIGHTING by CARL DOUGLAS, takes me back , remember kids doing Kung Fu moves outside of Chippies.
The political comment and the sublime structure of the song make it quintessential to any record collection.
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What do you think is the BEST record ever ?
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HA Those Kids where fast as lightening, does anyone know if JOHN OTWAY has covered KUNG FU FIGHTING?
What does anything mean, basically - The Chameleons First and last and always - The sisters of mercy Closer - Joy Division Boys don't cry - The Cure
And newer ones:
Kasabian - Kasabian Hot Fuss - The Killers
and hundreds of more......
A MINTY MINT ONE IN A BEAUTIFUL SLEEVE WITH NO CREASES or MARKS I N A PLASTIC COVER LOCKED IN A SAFE IN A SECRET PLACE!
Best song- Transmission. Without a doubt.
Album is a bit more difficult. I'd go with Strangeways he we come if pushed
Uncle Liam wrote:
Album is a bit more difficult. I'd go with Strangeways he we come if pushed
Definitely The Smiths best album. But i dont think i can pick a 'best song ever'.
Might be Low-life. Or maybe the Rolling Stones' Sticky Finger (I'm sure babe would appreciate it).
I was sure you would 
. By the way, the title actually is Sticky Fingers. Even better, isn't it Babe? 
Tristan wrote: I think Wilt Chamberlain's record of 100 points in a basketball game is amazing.
His "off-court" record seems more astounding to me.
Digital Mike wrote: My vote goes to KUNG FU FIGHTING by CARL DOUGLAS...
The political comment and the sublime structure of the song make it quintessential to any record collection.
College smart-alecks Camper Van Beethoven used to perform this one in concert when they were starting out, along with one of my all-time favourites, Photograph by Ringo Starr.
Best one of all time has to be The Last Farewell by Roger Whitaker, one listen to that and you'll never complain about Barney's lyrics ever again. :D
Maybe Pornography by The Cure. Not the best ever, but it certainly hits some good notes for me personally.
Single: This Mortal Coil - Song to the Siren (Or should I say best cover version??) cos it still makes me shiver when I hear it. Album: Never mind the Bollocks - Sex Pistols cos it changed music for ever.
This changed music forever doesnt wash with me. Because it changed music forever doesnt mean its the best. For me, never mind the bollock is a collection of good pop songs. But certainly not the best ever. A lot of the bands that the pistols spawned, clash, joy division etc etc produced better records.
Uncle Liam wrote: This changed music forever doesnt wash with me. Because it changed music forever doesnt mean its the best. For me, never mind the bollock is a collection of good pop songs. But certainly not the best ever. A lot of the bands that the pistols spawned, clash, joy division etc etc produced better records.
What I meant was it changed music for me forever. It made me want to join a band.
Also best is a subjective thing is it not?
I'm finding it impossible to choose one single record as the best ever because there's been so much brilliant stuff over the years, from completely different genres.
I was on the Channel 4 website earlier and they're asking people to vote their 10 favourite albums of all time. They've got some real classics in there (although they've also listed a few dodgy ones). It was especially nice for me to see these little gems on the list:
The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds Blondie - Parallel Lines Bob Marley & The Wailers - Exodus Joy Division - Closer Kraftwerk - Trans-Europe Express Marvin Gaye - What's Going On New Order - Technique Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses The Specials - Specials
Mouth-watering list but, even so, I can think of loads more offerings from some of those artists, and others, that could have a case for best album. I would definitely add ‘Strangeways Here We Come’ by The Smiths to the list for starters and ‘Low Life’ is up there with ‘Technique’ from New Orders stuff for me. :)
I Love Blue Monday wrote: I now rate Blue Monday higher than Kung Fu Fighting
YOU TAKING THE PISS NOW OR WHAT?
Two Headed Puppy - Loving ONLINE
and it goes something like this: "We started talking about life, how we never really chat online just tonight
I told her I was rich, forgot to say I lied"
I think for albums, it's 'The Holy Bible' by manic street preachers for me.
Songs? Tricky, but my top 3 are 'This charming man', 'True Faith' and 'Transmission'.
Rocket Mick wrote:
BOYSbySABRINA
Was it not called "BOYS BOYS BOYS"
Over here we called it "BOING BOING BOING"
(I was young - i'm still childish
)
Anyway, 4 me its: HURT
and for album Substance (if thats cheating Ill take PC&L)
The Chameleons - What does anything mean, basically
The sisters of mercy - First and last and always.
Dunno if those are the best album ever, but they are the ones I played most for the last 20-25 years.
Rocket Mick wrote:
BOYSbySABRINA
Don't know if it is the best record ever but her performance in Spanish TV is surely the best video ever!!!!! 
