Rated 2 points - posted 15 years ago by Albert Hand in category Music.
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1.
Year of the cat
Great visual song. Almost cinematic
74 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand - 1 comment
Comments:
Awesome song. Best by far.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 2 points
2.
On the border
48 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
3.
Time Passages
Definitely up in the top 3
46 points - added 12 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
100% agree.....top 3.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 2 points
4.
Man for All Sesasons
High quality melody and incisive, insightful lyrics . . . Stewart at his best . .
45 points - added 13 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Man for all Seasons . . sorry about that
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
5.
Almost Lucy
44 points - added 9 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
A very touching song of one person's path to survival.
Added 9 years ago by guest, 0 points
6.
You should have listened to Al.
43 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
7.
The dark and the rolling sea.
42 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand - 1 comment
Comments:
I always thought this was one of his most underrated songs, plus the guitar solo is exceptional
Added 6 years ago by guest, -1 points
8.
Falling
Melancholy, moody and so easy to sing along to..
41 points - added 3 years ago by guest -
9.
Palace of Versaille
A nice dip into early French history.
40 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
10.
Roads to Moscow.
The story of the German invasion of Russia during the Second World War as seen through the eyes of the German foot soldier. A sweeping epic.
39 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand - 2 comments
Comments:
It's actually both it changes pov
Added 8 years ago by guest, 0 points
This is a song about the view of WW2 RUSSIAN soldier as the German invade Russian. Inspired by One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 0 points
11.
One stage before
Can’t believe this song isn’t on the list! Year of the cat got me into the door to loving al Stewart, one stage before closed the door behind me permanently. Such great production, astounding arrangements, haunting vocals and spine chilling effects. Truly captures the notions of haunting loneliness into infinity.
36 points - added 5 years ago by guest -
12.
Broadway Hotel
Beautiful melody and evocative lyrics.
35 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
13.
Song On the Radio
35 points - added 9 years ago by guest -
14.
Carol
35 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
15.
Soho (needless to say)
Looking back on his early years in London.
35 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
16.
Apple cider re-constitution
Terrific track from 'Modern Times.'
34 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
17.
clifton in the rain
short, sweet and beautiful.
27 points - added 7 years ago by guest -
18.
The News from Spain
Beautiful keyboard solo from Rick Wakeman
26 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
19.
Modern times
The best three songs of Als - all from side 2 of the Modern times album. The first 2 are already in this list but how could anyone miss out Modern Times - beautiful, lyrical, sad and nostalgic all rolled into one song.
26 points - added 8 years ago by guest -
20.
Merlin's time
26 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
21.
Midnight Rocks.
26 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
22.
If it doesn't come natuarally leave it.
Great rocker from 'Year of the cat.
26 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
23.
In Brooklyn
21 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
24.
Accident on 3rd street
20 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
25.
Next time.
20 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
26.
Nostradamus Part One/ World Goes To Riyadh/ Nostradamus Part Two (Live)
Surprised this live version or the original Nostradamus aren't mentioned in this list
17 points - added 9 years ago by guest -
27.
Sirans of Titan
Dedicated to science fiction writer Kurt Vottigut.
17 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
28.
I don't believe you.
Yes it's the Dylan song but what a great version Al does on the album 'Orange.'
16 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
29.
You don't even know me.
Very Lennon. From 'Past present and future.
15 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand - 1 comment
Comments:
Actually, it's on his album 'Orange'.
Added 7 years ago by guest, 1 point
30.
Rumours of war.
From 'Russians and Americans.
15 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
31.
Not the one.
14 points - added 15 years ago by Albert Hand -
32.
The Last Day of June 1934
12 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
33.
Old Admirals
11 points - added 9 years ago by guest -
34.
Genie on a Table Top
10 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
35.
Charlotte Corday
10 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
36.
Night of the 4th May
10 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
37.
Rocks in the Ocean
9 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
38.
Songs out of Clay
9 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
39.
Endless Skies
Wistful memories of youth evoke a time remembered, celebrated and lost forever in this classic ballad.
2 points - added 4 years ago by guest -
40.
Gethsemane, Again
Very early Al, and hauntingly beautiful in an uncomplicated way.
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