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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts 
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In another thread, Lobo notes that the Stones great(est?) song Gimme Shelter was never released as a single. Yet here it is now as one of the most celebrated songs in their catalogue. This got me to wondering about other songs with similar life histories.
How about Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah? Not a single for Cohen, and it sat in obscurity for nearly a decade before it became a part of every other movie soundtrack and every talent show and goodness knows what else. Others?
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Cliffg37 Inner circle Long Beach, CA 2491 Posts
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I have loved the band "The Who" since the late 70's. I was told they never had a number one hit in this country. They set a record for fastest selling out concert in the 70's, and never hit #1. Weird
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts
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Good list here:
http://rateyourmusic.com/list/genesis16/......_top_40/
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Pakar Ilusi Inner circle 5777 Posts
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Blessid Union Of Souls' "I Believe".
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts
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On Feb 28, 2014, Cliffg37 wrote: My favorites of the era.
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On Feb 28, 2014, Michael Baker wrote: Gotta say I was surprised by Rock Lobster and It's Rainin' Men. Seems like only yesterday.
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts
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Not #1 is a different category than "wasn't a hit".
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.--Yeats |
Mark Boody Illusionist Inner circle 1367 Posts
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I believe "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" by Meatloaf only made it to #35 on the top 40! I believe that fits the category.
Mark
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arthur stead Inner circle When I played soccer, I hit 1777 Posts
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Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze, Foxy Lady, All Along The Watchtower.
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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Agree. But I'd include "Hey Joe."
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16543 Posts
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Chessmann Inner circle 4247 Posts
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On Feb 28, 2014, tommy wrote: Or this!? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqlE9eNWYj4
My ex-cat was named "Muffin". "Vomit" would be a better name for her. AKA "The Evil Ball of Fur".
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Chessmann Inner circle 4247 Posts
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"I'm a Lumberjackand I'm Ok".
Would that qualify? It is certainly iconic, but never made any top selling lists (that I know of).
My ex-cat was named "Muffin". "Vomit" would be a better name for her. AKA "The Evil Ball of Fur".
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