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Old 01-02-2006, 01:21 AM   #201
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My nomination as my favourite pop song, although I know some people certainly wouldn't consider it a pop song. However, when making that judgement they are probably bringing preconceptions about the group who recorded it than actually listening to the record. The VU were certainly a pop band (or at least trying to be a pop band) by this point in their career, out of necessity rather than want perhaps, but I think they certainly struck good on this track.

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Standing on the corner
suitcase in my hand
Jack is in his corset, Jane is in her vest
and me, I'm in a rock 'n' roll band, huh
Ridin' in a Stutz Bearcat, Jim
you know those were different times
Oh, all the poets they studied rules of verse
and those ladies they rolled their eyes

Sweet Jane, woh
Sweet Jane, oh-oh
Sweet Jane

I'll tell you somethin' that Jack, he is a banker
and Jane, she is a clerk
And both of them save their monies
hah, and when, when they come home from work
Ooohhh-wah, sittin' down by the fire, oh-wah
the radio does play a little classical music there, Jim
"The March Of The Wooden Soldiers", all you protest kids
you can hear Jack say, get ready, ah

Sweet Jane, ah, come on baby
Sweet Jane, oh-oh-oh-ah
Sweet Jane

Some people they like to go out dancing
and other peoples they have to work, just watch me now
And there's even some evil mothers, haha
well they're gonna tell you that everything is just dirt
You know that women never really faint
and that villains always blink their eyes, ooohhh
And that, you know children are the only ones who blush
and that life is just to die

But anyone who ever had a heart
oh, they wouldn't turn around and break it
And anyone who ever played a part
oh, they wouldn't turn around and hate it

Sweet Jane, oh, wow-woh
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane

Heavenly wine and roses
seem to whisper to her, when he smile, ah
Heavenly wine and roses
seem to whisper to her, hey baby, when he smile

La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la
la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la
la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la

Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane

I challenge anyone to sit through the song without at least humming along. It just can't be done.

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Old 01-02-2006, 08:26 AM   #202
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Old 11-21-2006, 10:20 PM   #203
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I actually heard a song on the radio that I have not heard in 20 years. I think it may be the perfect pop song. Or it might be the memory of listening to it with my first serious girlfriend in high school.
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Old 11-21-2006, 10:47 PM   #204
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Is "Ah! Leah" similar in nature to "Oh Sherry"?
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Old 11-21-2006, 11:22 PM   #205
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What about "Pour Some Sugar On Me"?
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Old 11-22-2006, 08:04 AM   #206
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Seeing this thread pop back up, I have a few additions to the mix:

The Smithereens, "Girl Like You"
Big Star, "When My Baby's Beside Me"
Fountains of Wayne, "Stacy's Mom"
The Wonders, "That Thing You Do" (from the movie)
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Old 11-22-2006, 08:09 AM   #207
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Ohh, I'd forgotten about "Girl Like You". Good one. I've found myself singing to "Stacy's Mom" a few times too...
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Old 11-22-2006, 08:41 AM   #208
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The Smithereens, "Girl Like You"

I really like this submission -- a very good hit on the original idea I was thinking about. I happen to think that the rendition itself was pretty good, too, but lyrically it's a great fit.
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Old 03-11-2009, 07:45 PM   #209
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I just heard this song, and sad as it might be, this thread immediately came to mind:

Borderline - Madonna

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Old 03-11-2009, 10:56 PM   #210
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This Love by Maroon 5 seems like the perfect pop song to me.
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Old 03-11-2009, 11:35 PM   #211
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Nice bump by whoever. I almost feel like there should be an annual throwback week around here were great threads from the past get revisitied.


I feel like from the past few years I could only think up something like 'Umbrella' by Rihanna to add to the mix.
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Old 03-11-2009, 11:43 PM   #212
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"There She Goes" by the Las... modern pop nirvana (the state of being, not the band)

This is what immediately comes to my mind for a perfect pop song as well.
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Old 04-21-2009, 08:57 AM   #213
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Old 04-21-2009, 09:00 AM   #214
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How did this get to page 4 without mentioning the greatest 80's 'pop' band. The Thompson Twins: Hold Me Now needs to be considered, it's pointless, bouncy, lyrically crap, but still pretty inoffensive. And that just about defines pop for me.

I have recently been reappreciating The Thompson Twins. Doctor, Doctor, King for a Day, Lay Your Hands On Me....
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Old 04-21-2009, 09:06 AM   #215
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Old 04-21-2009, 09:11 AM   #216
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Old 04-21-2009, 09:17 AM   #217
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Old 09-21-2015, 12:20 PM   #218
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Fun thread. Listening to the Weezer version of "I'm a Believer" reinforces my original stance. It's a flawless song.
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Old 09-21-2015, 12:55 PM   #219
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Old 09-21-2015, 02:27 PM   #220
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When I think "pop song," I immediately rule out songs that are "too sophisticated" as well. Some of the suggestions above I'd put into that category would be songs by REM and something like the Police's "Every Breath You Take." I think you have to rule out songs with irony or deep messages.

I also tend to rule out songs that are a bit too novelty. A song like "Centerfold" by the J Geils Band fits that category -- great song, just a bit too "fun." As much as I'd like to give the nod to Fozzie's "Walking On Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves -- great song -- it also doesn't quite have the weight either.

I initially thought of two songs when I read Quik's first post -- "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion and "Yesterday" by the Beatles. But despite the pop appeal of those songs, they are a bit too slow for my taste for this discussion.

If I had to pick an artist that would have the perfect pop song, it would be either Madonna or Prince. Sure, both have songs that are too deep ("Like a Prayer") or novelty ("Raspberry Beret"), but I don't know if you could go wrong with a "When Doves Cry" or "Like a Virgin." For less popular artists, I'd go with everyone's favorite Sweedish duo, Roxette. I admit I was a sucker for this group. They had a number of great pop songs, my favorite of which would have to be "Fading Like a Flower."

My two nominees are clearly tainted by my background -- pop music was perfected between 1982 and 1990, or the from the time I discovered "pop music" through high school. My two picks:

"Don't You Want Me?" by the Human League
"Heat of the Moment" by Asia

So great. kcchief goes through this long-winded TL;dr vetting process and settles on HEAT OF THE MOMENT. BY ASIA.

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Old 09-21-2015, 02:57 PM   #222
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Seeing Agnetha and Frida perform this on American Bandstand (1975) in their short "cat" outfits left quite an impression on this, then teenage American male!
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Old 09-21-2015, 02:58 PM   #223
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Take it or leave it,
Take it or leave it
Are you as good as I remember baby, get it on, get it on,
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I need some love like I've never needed love before
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Be a little bit wiser baby, put it on, put it on,
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(wanna make love to ya baby)
I had a little love, now I'm back for more (wanna make love to ya baby)
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It's the only way to be

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Old 09-21-2015, 03:32 PM   #224
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I know it's corny but "I Want To Hold Your Hand" always struck me as the perfect pop song.
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Old 09-21-2015, 04:24 PM   #225
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I know it's corny but "I Want To Hold Your Hand" always struck me as the perfect pop song.

I'll take "All My Lovin'" from those same fab four.
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Old 09-21-2015, 05:37 PM   #226
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Old 09-21-2015, 05:54 PM   #227
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The Temptations -- "Can't Get Next to You"

I didn't know any better in 2004, but damn do I love that song (and others from The Temptations) now.
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Old 09-21-2015, 10:16 PM   #228
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Fight Song is a great modern pop song. Was looking for that other thread where you change the lyrics to a song, cause I sing that shit to my dogs all the time
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Old 09-21-2015, 10:32 PM   #229
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Speaking of modern pop songs, "Black Space" by Taylor Swift probably has to be on that list of the perfect pop song (Hell, anything by Swift really).
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Old 09-21-2015, 11:28 PM   #230
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Speaking of modern pop songs, "Black Space" by Taylor Swift probably has to be on that list of the perfect pop song (Hell, anything by Swift really).

Was wondering if she would be brought up
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Old 09-22-2015, 12:42 AM   #231
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Did anyone mention Bizarre Love Triangle? Cause that song is aces, much like There She Goes.
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Old 09-22-2015, 12:45 AM   #232
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Generally I'd think less is more in the lyrics when it comes to the perfect pop song. Perhaps a progression of events in the narrative, but let's keep it simple. That's why all the classic songs are so good
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Old 09-22-2015, 11:21 AM   #233
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As far as modern pop songs, I can't stop listening to "Rollercoaster" by Bleachers.
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Old 09-26-2015, 02:47 PM   #234
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Having a hard time thinking of what I'd list as second after the Jackson 5's I Want You Back.
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Old 09-26-2015, 04:42 PM   #235
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Having a hard time thinking of what I'd list as second after the Jackson 5's I Want You Back.

It's a great single, maybe the best. It does make my list as a great single but not necessarily a great song, but clearly that distinction (as far as this thread goes) got lost a long time ago.
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Old 09-28-2015, 07:36 AM   #236
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Interesting article on modern pop songs, and how a couple of bald Norwegian dudes are creating most of today's big hits:
Karl Martin Sandberg, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen and Other Songwriters Behind the Hits of Katy Perry and Taylor Swift - The Atlantic
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Speaking of modern pop songs, "Black Space" by Taylor Swift probably has to be on that list of the perfect pop song (Hell, anything by Swift really).

Blank Space.

I'm happy to turn in my man card now, but honestly all of "1989" (except the first track, "Welcome to New York", which is dreck) is catchy, earwormy, perfectly crafted pop. It's always enjoyable to see anyone operating at the top of their game, and that album is exactly that for Swift. And I was not interested in her music prior.
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Old 09-28-2015, 08:17 AM   #238
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much like There She Goes.

The La's are a fucking gem. That album is still one of my all time favorites.
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Old 09-29-2015, 01:34 AM   #239
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Blank Space.

I'm happy to turn in my man card now, but honestly all of "1989" (except the first track, "Welcome to New York", which is dreck) is catchy, earwormy, perfectly crafted pop. It's always enjoyable to see anyone operating at the top of their game, and that album is exactly that for Swift. And I was not interested in her music prior.

Ryan Adams nails Welcome to New York on his cover of the album
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Old 09-29-2015, 11:15 AM   #240
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Throwing out a couple of my underrated faves. Marys Prayer by Danny Wilson and I Can Dream About You by Dan Hartman.
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Old 10-09-2015, 11:46 AM   #241
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Scientists say this is the most feel-good song ever written - TODAY.com

ABBA's "Dancing Queen"
The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations"

Billy Joel's "Uptown Girl."
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Old 10-09-2015, 10:49 PM   #242
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I know where Quik stands on BJ, but I think Uptown Girl is a gem that people refuse to acknowledge as such.
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Old 10-10-2015, 10:18 AM   #243
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I thought "Walking on Sunshine" (which has probably already been mentioned?) was pretty feel-good.
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Old 10-10-2015, 01:09 PM   #244
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Old 06-19-2022, 01:22 PM   #245
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Currently listening to cover after cover of "Because the Night" and persuaded to dig up this old thread. That is one hell of a song.
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