Your absolute, favorite song

Frank Turner’s “Journey of the Magi”

 

For fans who live near Tanglewood.




And this is one of my 500+ favorite songs ...

 

I can't pick a favorite. It depends on my mood and the context and...

During one of those dark nights of the soul, I took the advice of a friend and did a random play, asking God to reveal me to myself and expecting "Simple Gifts" or somesuch chewy bit of philosophy.

Here's what came out of my computer speakers:

I'll take it. Not possible to hear early vintage Van Halen without smiling.

 

The Cuervo Gold
The fine Colombian
Make tonight a wonderful thing
(Say it again)

 

The Weight by The Band.

 

Elvis did it proud, I gotta admit.

But Artie is still the 10.0.

 

Depending on my mood, it looks something like this.

Amarillo by Morning, George Strait
My Home's in Alabama, Alabama
Baby Please Don't Go, Muddy
Gimme Shelter, Stones

 

Not an easy choice.
“Dear Prudence”….one of Lennon’s best. It has everything I love in a song, especially the hypnotic droning D chord variations, tasty fills, excellent pace and, of course, great vocals.

 

Mick makes me want to shout with him, Ashley's lost soul wail gives me chills.

 

Another one of the 500 which includes several DM songs.

 

I love Ashley Cleveland's cover of that song. Love love love it.

 

I was reminded of another - recent - favorite while listening to Spotify at the grocery store tonight.

Mercy Now, by Mary Gauthier. Our church's pastor is preaching a series about mercy, and I suggested this song to everyone who has a say in worship planning, and it was sung in big church last week by a young woman with an amazing voice. It was definitely the highlight of the service for me.