Some great choices upthread (and many I'm not able to see, too:()
I loved Freedom vid when i was a kid, along with MJ's In the closet it was my fave, though it maaaaybe had little something to do with my Naomi obsession...

Beth Thanks for that,yes that was when the Stones truly Rocked.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rRlBmJiz5k

Santana and Rob Thomas playing 'Smooth' live. ouch!

it kinda becomes repetitive, but love this video, music, lyrics etc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk_sAHh9s08

I used to Love Cold Play

Since Chris hooked up with that teary eyed Gwen person to me they are not as good.

Just to link Peg's "mainstream French pop" to my previous conversation with Lleytsie about Britney's first videos, there goes this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDwKPGUIVME
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Ok, that linking thing was just a excuse to post this video. Now that's something.

Annie,
I love Smooth, great memories too!
My daughter keeps asking me why I'm listening to 'weird' songs and I'm thinking this could be the soundtrack of my life (of course that's a work in progress with many, many more to come, hopefully) ;-)

Annie I love Rob and Santana too what a great combo

Others:

Fave cheesy music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_XFMCgeI7c

Best with a bottle of scotch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hqdZ4AWSaI

Memories of my misspent youth:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqvcmud3LFQ

Because my college band played it as good as the original:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7o3uTemxpg

If only she would marry me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP8no58Mr-I

Phew. That makes me feel a little better for picking just one. Sorry guys.

What about Jackson Browne WOW I love him

No offense, but I find Stairway to be Led Zep's most overrated song. I much prefer this track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MxSW0zGsbw

grant, why isn't Neko Case more popular? This Tornado Loves You is just a perfect song.

I know NP will love me for this one

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Wowser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Mary Jane's Last Dance" I just go write off on that song.

Gah! Typepad ate my fave five! Grrr.

But she never fails to get me in a good mood:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP8no58Mr-I

gh, that's one of the few New Age songs I can abide. Fun tidbit: The original singers of the aboriginal Taiwanese chants sued the producer and the record company for using the chants without their permission, and the suit was eventually settled out of court. You can imagine what the dough would've been given the song's worldwide popularity.

For all the Coldplay fans out there - haha No really when I saw this I saved it, because first C. Martin probably got a stern talking to from his security. Notice their massive freak out.. and then when he gets back from running around in the crowd he's too tired to finish the song. The madness starts around 2:50 for those not wanting to listen to Fix You. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZORJRMM1XM

joe, I've long given up trying to figure out popularity.

Yeah, Jackson Browne is like the other Grateful Dead in the rock universe. I love "Running on Empty" as well as other songs he penned.

Ok another oldie fave of mine 'Superstition'
Stevie was so young...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ul7X5js1vE

pt west I love "Ocean" by Zepp too,actually all of their songs

I am one of their biggest fans ever.

They are The band as far as I am concerned.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTAAsCNK7RA

OK GO's treadmill ballet. if you haven't seen it..you must.

NP Are you deaf I mentioned Tom Petty

I should be getting quite a bit more done than continuing this lazy summer afternoon, but I always liked the line "we're already wet and we're gonna go swimming."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUALb0sGdto

Plus, the video was clever, although I am sure there are many more deserving Phair songs.

The Ocean is a great song
so many good Zeppelin tunes to choose from
one of my favorites is called Trampled Under Foot
and I love Rock and Roll - even though it now sadly is used in the background of Cadillac ads

sorry Whitney - I am not gonna bite - not gonna open up the Coldplay :)

Lleytsie - Jake's parody is sarcastic and insulting - but not necessarily R rated
at least not the version he sang for his mommy

Loved "Clocks" and "Smooth."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5H0wUo37RY

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: don't come around here no more

it's the alice in wonderland video. maybe one of the all-time great visuals. good song too.
i need to stop doing this. i've posted too many!

Also any jazz fans out there,I love jazz

One of my all time fav guys who just blows me away on the trumpet is

Chuck Mangione,he is a god

His "Feels So Good" cd is just pure heaven.

"although I am sure there are many more deserving Phair songs."

Her first album was just amazing.

I'm not convinced this is the greatest video ever - but another great rock song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-AYAv0IoWI

Guns 'n' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine

I do like other kinds of music too - honest.

joe_can_bike.
yeah, I know that one, worth a link, no doubt ;)

Grant, I didn't know that guy was famous, never heard of him...
A friend sent me a link recently to some old Peaches vid with Feist getting umm, close and personal with a bike. Hilarious, with a touch of disturbing. Couldn't find it now

AM, did ya? I'd link to "American Girl" and "Mary Jane's Last Dance," but I think most of us are familiar with 'em already.

Dunlop, sure there are, but I did like the song. I know the album got panned by the critics, but who f*cking cares when the tune is that infectious?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY_yjPvHQwY

the enigma song reminded me of this: Korn's freak on a leash.

PT West - nice one. Tangerine might be my favorite Led Zeppelin song. This week. It changes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4d9j50s-vg&feature=related

Annie Thanks for that

I love that song too

Petty is just awesome

god - I love that song , Rosangel

The guitar is so awesome
I have a friend who actually "dated " Slash

and this song always makes me a bit teary
cause Missie chose it as her theme for video bio of her to be shown at her deb group presentation
It had all these cute little photos of her - my sweet child - from a baby to now
It was really perfect
She is my sweet child
Jake on the other hand ...

Mr. X, as long as we're seizing excuses...

http://tinyurl.com/lw8szu

(Les Enfoires - Rockollection. With Alizee rocking a furry purple halter, though the part I've replayed the most is David Halliday in leather pants. *g*)

Emma, thanks for "Town I Loved So Well." First heard it via the Three Irish Tenors - Ronan Tynan's rendition send chills down my spine.

"Grant, I didn't know that guy was famous, never heard of him..."

I don't think he'd describe himself as famous, but he is one of my favorite rappers. I think that vid was from when they were both living in Paris.

Rosangel,
Now you're talking. I was kind of surprised none of you English-speaking had mentioned the Guns 'n' Roses. Here's another one, for good measure:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtXN_EHPwSg&feature=related
I also had "nice boys dont play rock'n roll", but the video wasnt the best.

Whitney

Ok Tangerine

As a Zepp fan I am in music heaven

As for the thought expressed above by joe_can_bike that music can unite tennis fans....I was just as enthusiastic as Tim was about Amy Winehouse's "Back in Black" album:)

Annie, "American Girl" is Petty and his gang's best song, but their best MV is "Mary Jane's Last Dance," hands down:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdTYcnUBADw

Love GnR! Beth, sweet child o mine is such a great song, from axle the wife/gf beater no less.
okay, i've got to find some live joe cocker for y'all.

Lots of fave songs. The one that comes first to my mind..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-a9mzEeqfk

I am sorry - just don't care for Tom Petty
ever since I saw a video of him in a tophat
carrying a "dead" Kim Basinger to bed

not sure I remember the song - but the whole necrophilia theme gave me the creeps
I have never been able to look at him the same way

Peg,
To be honest, i dont speak a word of French, and know nothing about French music, but that video i posted earlier has something special:)

I also love Joni Mitchell

"Blue" is just a classic

weeps thats Neil and my song,sniff too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQYDvQ1HH-E

With a little help from my friends - joe cocker at woodstock 1969

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2nQZPC2uTs

Appetite for Destruction was when Guns N' Rose actually played some solid rock 'n' roll. Use Your Illusion, OTOH, was simply laughable. Can't believe how many clueless groupies still fawn over over-the-top trope like "November Rain."

NP Wowser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I Love You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kind of,

My fave Petty song,Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another nice one, Mr. X.

I love anything by Andrea Bocelli, also Sarah Brightman. Particularly 'Time to say Goodbye' which they sing together.

I'm spending all my time listening to music this evening.

Also, I'm a big-time Yanni KAD.. This is one of his best, imo..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVc8YFvXYQM&hd=1

high fives, VC. I love that piece, especially the guitar bit near the end.

And...we have a winnah...pteniset's at 7:56!

thanks, pt.

Another obvious choice for a great rock song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX5USg8_1gA

Eric Clapton - Layla. I've seen him live a few times - all great stuff.

AM, you like "Mary Jane" more than "American Girl" or "Runnin' Down a Dream"? Those last 2 are my faves.

*the guitar bit near the end.*

Arun : Yeah, that's the best part. :-)

Takes a while to get going, but it's freaking Bowie: http://tinyurl.com/nncc2y

Oh hey, it's the coolest group of the sixties: http://tinyurl.com/df5s9c

Because he just kills himself in concert: http://tinyurl.com/2buksp

NP Seeing you put that on,I will give you back the points I deducted from you yesterday

if you ever show that clip again of s/final Joe v our boy at AO I will double the points off ok.

Jackie and Pete: what a great idea!! Am enjoying everyone's picks

Seeing that I always enjoy DC, I figger it's time I actually contribute to it :)

Trying to stay with the music fest stream, this is my fav.
http://tinyurl.com/2fdas9

Love the REM & Muppets clip - hadn't seen that one before ..

What about

Earth,Wind and Fire,I love them too

Annie I adore Cocker,I wanted that song Your So beautiful to me at our wedding,hubby being the romantic one said no,grr.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EPLb4KYpck

This is the best angry woman been wronged song. ever. Alanis Morrisette's You outta know. this is from the grammy's ceremony and they didn't edit it! nice going.

Not a huge fan of Duffy per se, but she does have a lovely voice and this is great cover, IMO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylpv0zSfKQg

Well, it's almost time for me to leave, and i realise i have actually posted almost all my favourite Spanish songs, with one exception, so here it goes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C7SxYzDNZk
Dont be fooled by the guy's ridiculous hat, he's a true genius. Also would break some records in the cocaine tests.

AM, but that was a once-in-a-lifetime performance by Jo. U no likey Jo?

Mr.X: i have to catch up on the songs you've posted but so far i really like them!

Checking back in and waaayyyyy behind.

Whitney: That Kings of Leon rocked!

MA: Love the Morris Day vid. :)

AM: I love "Let's Groove".. and also "Fantasy".

We are trying to calm down my 6 week old grand daughter with the Rolling Stones; she seems to like them! My daughter and son in law have left her with us as they are off to some party with Sasha and John Digweed---a DJ group from the UK. Believe me, I have no idea who they are but my daughter seemed to think that they may not be in the US again any time soon so we have this baby to care for over night.

NP Please that subject is closed I had to Sit through that match courtside

Anyway our boy got his revenge

Vamos Rafa!!!

I think Jackie should compile all the choices so we can have a GOAT debate later on ;-)
I mean we rarely engage in that kind of discussion, no?

Rafadoc and Annie, I'd never seen the OK GO Treadmill vid before. OMG. Thank you for sharing that!

Gee how could I forget

Another Rock Sex God

Jim Morrison and the Doors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yes he can light my fire any day

Pity he died.

Arun I also loved "September"

pt! that's hubby's and my song! sigh.

Tfactor: sniff. i miss freddie too. bohemian rhapsody never gets old.

Okay well here is my "live pick". U2 live at The Red Rocks...

http://tinyurl.com/n4nagt

beth: please have jake make a vid of his coldplay parody and post it. i'm sure it's great.

Speaking of getting wet, here's one of my faves from the twee pop demigods Heavenly, "Sperm Meets Egg, So What?":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_abcgNWDr50

The best song title EVER.

Peg: That is a classic, no? Glad you liked it!

Just catching up-Annie! That Alanis song is awesome.

Well, it's really time for me to go get some sleep. I'll catch up with more of your songs tomorrow. To leave,
A question. What's your first thought when you hear this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYmIKcP7Nbc&feature=related

And also a song if you want to get motivated:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgSMxY6asoE&feature=related

See you tomorrow (or Sunday, as tomorrow is looking a lot like beach day), everyone.

Back!

My GOODNESS, you guys are just going nuts here! AND I LOVE IT!

Ohhh, so many fantastic choices. Love "Teardrop," especially (Emma, was that yours?).

And Whitney and I have more in common, yet again. So much Foo love. My fave, though, is "Walking After You" (was also on the X-Files movie soundtrack): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2oTmdZ-Q7g

I'm thinking we should maybe make sure to include the artist and song title, just to alleviate any confusion - and so people have an idea of what they're clicking on. Sound good?

i can't find rafadoc's vids. what did she recommend?

this is so much fun i just can't stop. i'm going down memory lane here. how about this for getting jiggy? It's like my house.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqn5AIdd-9k&feature=related

Madness: 'our house'

Miss Jackie This is one of your best ever

Love this one too. 'One' U2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFWPeVfWB9o

Annie - he was talking about putting it on youtube when they get it all done
so I will let you know

As for the photo, Getty tells me it's from "Anthony Kiedis Hosts American Eagle Outfitters' New American Music Union." Pittsburgh. August '08.

Jackie, that's an uncharacteristic but still nice ballad by the Foo. Good call.

My favourite album by Earth, Wind & Fire was "IAm...". Included "After The Love Is Gone, Boogie Wonderland" and other great tracks - not a dud among them.

My favourite song by The Police - Bring On the Night (saw them live a couple of times as a teenager):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBYPxDGdi-w&feature=related

Somehow most things Sting did after The Police never measured up.

Someone above mentioned Pink Floyd - I also saw them during their "The Wall" tour, I think in 1982. Here's the video for "Another Brick in the Wall":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_bvT-DGcWw

I can't find one for "Shine on You Crazy Diamond", another favourite.

One of my new fave current bands is The Fray I love them

Awww, I'm glad y'all are having so much fun. :)

It's sort of becoming a favorite song post more than favorite YouTube music vid - but I suppose it's only natural, given how linked the two are! (Hmmm, I wonder if anyone has a clip that they love, even whilst despising the song.)

NP, I like to think all my taste isn't in my mouth. :)

Hey, Diane. Never too soon to teach that grandbaby to enjoy good music. I'll be babysitting a lot with my grandson during the next week since the younger generation (my sons' generation) chose the dates for the Jamaica family reunion, and they happen to be same dates as the annual Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay! Can't wait.

(I always thought it was SuNfest until I googled it a fews days ago to see what events were planned:)!)

Well, it's time for an old lady who has to be upat 4:00 am to call it a night. This has been fun. Keep posting those youtube links, everyone.

Rosangel, Yes I love "Afer The Love Has Gone" too,I used to play that song every time I would break up with a boyfriend lol!

NP: i didn't realize that song was Tom Petty. the chorus sounds just like c,s,n&y. great song and vid. that's the vid that turned beth off! it's an anti-drug song if that helps.

"(Hmmm, I wonder if anyone has a clip that they love, even whilst despising the song.)"

Well, someone linked to Korn's Freak on a Leash earlier, and while I don't like Korn at all, it's a very good video.

Annie: Loving your choices. I can tell we are from the same "era". Fun!

AM
One of my new fave current bands is The Fray I love them"
Me too!!!
Btw Do you remember a band called Men at work? from your neck of the woods? They were not around long but I liked their songs

Rosangel I love your choices. Thanks for the link to The Police!