Monday, August 19, 2024

EPIC SONGS. Today: #20-11. Concludes: tomorrow.

A Caffè Lattè Spotlight-

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:


    

20 SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL The Rolling Stones 6:18

19 PURPLE RAIN Prince 8:41

18 FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN Emerson, Lake & Palmer 9:47

17 THE END The Doors 11:43

16 PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT Meat Loaf 8:28

15 GOLDEN SLUMBERS / CARRY THAT WEIGHT / THE END

          The Beatles 5:30

14 LAYLA Derek & The Dominos 7:04

13 SUPERWOMAN (WHERE WERE YOU WHEN I NEEDED YOU)

           Stevie Wonder 8:08

12 EVIE (Parts 1, 2 & 3) Stevie Wright 11:11

11 RAPTURE Blondie 6:31

 

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