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THE 100 ESSENTIAL

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An epic song has a duration longer than the conventional pop recording. While most chart hits run for around 3-4 minutes, some classics far exceed this time. Most feature changes in mood and even genres within the track.

As a general rule, this list focuses on tracks with a duration time of 6+ minutes, with some notable exceptions. Many of these 100 epic songs have become revered timeless recordings:

 

80 TUNNEL OF LOVE Dire Straits 8:10

79 BURN DOWN THE MISSION Elton John 6:21

78 IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA Iron Butterfly 17:04

77 AUTOBAHN Kraftwerk 14:27

76 WE THE PEOPLE WHO ARE DARKER THAN BLUE

          Curtis Mayfield 6:06

75 ALL TOO WELL {Taylor’s Version} 10:13

74 THE WRECK OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD

         Gordon Lightfoot 6:29

73 SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND (Pts 1-5) Pink Floyd 13:31

72 TICKING Elton John 7:34

71 PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS Dire Straits  6:46       

 

70 BAKER STREET Gerry Rafferty 6:06

69 MACARTHUR PARK SUITS Donna Summer 17:47

68 BAT OUT OF HELL Meat Loaf 9:50

67 YEAR OF THE CAT Al Stewart 6:41

66 HEROIN The Velvet Underground 7:14

65 WHO ARE YOU The Who 6:22

64 FOOLS GOLD The Stone Roses 9:54

63 LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS Elton John 6:19

62 BROTHERS IN ARMS Dire Straits 7:00

61 ANOTHER STAR Stevie Wonder 8:28