your first favorite song ever.

[Thomas Nassiff]

well, what was it?

im pretty sure mine was Summer of '69 by Bryan Adams. Either that or No Man's Land by Billy Joel. i think it has a lot to do with what your parents listened to.

[Poe-tryGirl]

Ricky Martin-Maria

[Rodeo]

(Traditional slave song / hymn) - 'John the Revelator'
John Coltrane - 'Blue Train'
Tom Waits - 'Rain Dogs'
Nick Drake - 'Road'
Fugazi - 'Waiting Room'
The Damned - 'Neat Neat Neat'
The Stooges - 'I Wanna Be Your Dog'
The Beatles - 'Help!'
Polaris - 'Hey Sandy'

[MADSTA]

Je Suis Une Pizza

[Rodeo]

Actually, when it comes down to it.... I'd say it would be The Kingsmen - 'Louie Louie'

[kearn1tm]

Between the ages of five and ten, my first favorite song was In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins. That song was rad.

[StreetSpirit76]

Mine was most likely "Here Comes The Sun" (Harrison/Beatles). I can't remember a time when I didn't love that song, although I used to jam The Eagles' "New Kid In Town" a lot too when I was little.

[Jaimehere]

Mmmbop hahahhahahahhahaha xD

[Broden Terry]

Busted - What I Go To School For :nod:

[DanTGD]

When I was 2 or 3 apparently I'd shut up crying if Green Day's Basket Case came on the radio, so I guess that would be it.

Punk from birth.

[maxvsmaradona]

that song by Eve 6. I can't think of the name for the life of me.

[$eth]

Johnny Cash - Burnin' Ring Of Fire

[kbi the crowing]

probably something terrible

[Battle Hymns]

Manfred Mann - Doo Wah Diddy Diddy

[GuitarR0cker1]

Green Day-American Idiot

[CalRahhh]

Naughty By Nature - Hip Hop Hooray

If i remember correctly

[ilikesound93]

This one Jewel song when I was 4...ha.

[doritoz]

The Eagles - Hotel California

[Brand-new-123]

HM0vSvA3nmE

Why? because 90's CCM was my music for about my first 10 years and this was the best song by the best 90's CCM band.

[x1onexwo1fx]

When I was 2 or 3 apparently I'd shut up crying if Green Day's Basket Case came on the radio, so I guess that would be it.

Punk from birth.

lovely.

[x1onexwo1fx]

that song by Eve 6. I can't think of the name for the life of me.

m_wHlg_AL0c

[x1onexwo1fx]

probably something from either backstreet boys or nsync. terrible.

flash forward a few years when i knew a little better, cute without the e.

[youngz]

american idiot by green day, listented to it all the time back then

[SanePsychotic]

"Until I Fall Away" - Gin Blossoms
"Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" - Paula Cole
"Kiss By A Rose" - Seal
"What If God Was One Of Us" - Joan Osbourne

All within the same year, when I was around five or six.

[SanePsychotic]

probably something from either backstreet boys or nsync. terrible.

flash forward a few years when i knew a little better, cute without the e.

What?! :jawdrop:

[maxvsmaradona]

m_wHlg_AL0c

more like

DudgmaXQRQc

first cd i ever bought.

[sleepyseanzzz]

goldfinger - superman

i went to pizza hut for the first time with my mom and brother and got a demo disc for playstation 1 of spyro the dragon and tony hawks pro skater (the first one) and i first heard superman on the tony hawk soundtrack, my life changed over pizza.

after this I got mx 2002 featuring ricky carmichael where i first heard makes no difference and fat lip by sum 41on that soundtrack, just more amazingness

less than jake - all my best friends are metalheads
mighty mighty bosstones - the impression that i get....both these ska hits were on the digimon movie soundtrack as well, id rediscover both bands a couple years later

and cant forget the only reason I bought NOW 4......all the small things,(blue da ba dee and who let the dogs out were good too but cant say i still listen to those songs, smash mouth was probably on it too)

[MADSTA]

more like

DudgmaXQRQc

first cd i ever bought.
Since we're talking about Eve 6...
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[x1onexwo1fx]

more like

DudgmaXQRQc

first cd i ever bought.

that's a good song, too. here's to the night is just the first one that came to my mind. i never really paid attention to that band, though.

[x1onexwo1fx]

What?! :jawdrop:

though i do admit pop music sort of went downhill from there, the genres i listen to now are just so much better.

[roughroads]

some terrible song by Hanson, ughh

[The Summer Ends]

George Strait - Check Yes Or No

Still love the song.

[TheOtherAndrew]

Summer of '69, motherfuckers.

:canada:

[SanePsychotic]

though i do admit pop music sort of went downhill from there, the genres i listen to now are just so much better.

BSB is some good pop music. Seriously.

[x1onexwo1fx]

BSB is some good pop music. Seriously.

and i'm not saying it isn't.

[SanePsychotic]

and i'm not saying it isn't.

And I'm not saying you were saying it wasn't.

[SanePsychotic]

George Strait - Check Yes Or No

Still love the song.

Do you looooove me? Do you wannnnna be my friend?

My sister was really into George Strait, so I had to hear this song more times than I'd like.

[fishguts182]

ac/dc - highway to hell

I was only four or five when i first heard this song and i would go around the house singing it at the top of my lungs

[drummergirl6]

My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music.
3 years old.

[BulleTheory]

Pink Floyd - Time

[Formatfun]

My first favorite song was Blink-182's "Apple Shampoo". When I was a kid I would always start Dude Ranch with that song, because it always got me in a great mood.
more like
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first cd i ever bought.
Holy shit I loved that song/band. Also, SR-71's "Right Now" was one of my favorite songs.

[Shatter_Glass]

Party in the U.S.A

[Neo Cassady]

The first song I really remember loving, memorizing the lyrics to, and having no clue what they were really talking about was Garth Brooks' "The Thunder Rolls".

[xJesusFreakx]

dc Talk - "Jesus Freak"
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Actually, even before that, I remember having a really weird love for "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." I suppose that'd be my first favorite song ever, lol.

[xJesusFreakx]

Why? because 90's CCM was my music for about my first 10 years and this was the best song by the best 90's CCM band.

Wrong. See my above post.

[MarkAndros]

Of Dust And Nations by Thrice

oh wait first.. um probably some song by blink182, the offspring, smash mouth, or sugar ray.

[Brand-new-123]

Wrong. See my above post.
I loved them both a lot but the Newsboys always edged out DC Talk. Colored People is actually my favorite DC Talk song I think. They were both so awesome 10+ years ago.

[abandonship]

billy joel - we didn't start the fire

[xJesusFreakx]

I loved them both a lot but the Newsboys always edged out DC Talk. Colored People is actually my favorite DC Talk song I think. They were both so awesome 10+ years ago.

1.) No Newsboys song I've ever heard reaches the level of anything on Jesus Freak. "Entertaining Angels" is the only thing to come close.

2.) I'm pumped that Michael Tait is the new vocalist for the Newsboys. He's amazing, certainly better than that Peter guy. Their new album will likely be one of my favorites of 2010.

3.) "Were"? Psh... dc Talk is STILL awesome. What are you talking about?

[kearn1tm]

The first song I really remember loving, memorizing the lyrics to, and having no clue what they were really talking about was Garth Brooks' "The Thunder Rolls".

Oh god, yes! I was obsessed with this song while in my double-digits.

[Brand-new-123]

1.) No Newsboys song I've ever heard reaches the level of anything on Jesus Freak. "Entertaining Angels" is the only thing to come close.

2.) I'm pumped that Michael Tait is the new vocalist for the Newsboys. He's amazing, certainly better than that Peter guy. Their new album will likely be one of my favorites of 2010.

3.) "Were"? Psh... dc Talk is STILL awesome. What are you talking about?
1.) Breakfast, Shine, Take Me To Your Leader, and Love Liberty Disco are all better
2.) Peter Furler was the last original member and the Newsboys now play some DC Talk songs. Sell outs or supergroup? you decide.
3.) Kevin Max was and is the most talented member of the trio and some of his new music isn't terrible (looking at you tobyMac)

[ikikwe]

Blink-182 - Anthem. I thought the line about Bob "humping the dog" was hilarious in fourth grade and therefore it was my first favorite song.

[Theseventhson]

The Joker - Steve Miller.

[meroki22]

When I was really little I'd say All Star by Smash Mouth. But once I was old enough to really find music myself I'd say The Best of Me by TSL.

[xJesusFreakx]

1.) Breakfast, Shine, Take Me To Your Leader, and Love Liberty Disco are all better
2.) Peter Furler was the last original member and the Newsboys now play some DC Talk songs. Sell outs or supergroup? you decide.
3.) Kevin Max was and is the most talented member of the trio and some of his new music isn't terrible (looking at you tobyMac)

1.) Fun songs, but not at all comparable. "I want to be in the light as You are in the light." > "They don't serve breakfast in hell."

2.) I'd go with supergroup. I hear that Peter Furler, Toby Mac, and Ben Moody will be helping to write their next album. With that songwriting force and Michael Tait's amazing voice, I expect a Christian pop masterpiece. Hopefully they don't let me down.

3.) Kevin's solo material is certainly the best, but Michael is also great vocally and has excellent stage presence and charisma. Too bad he's the weakest link creatively. Toby sounds like a joke on record, but he's still fun live. I'm looking forward to seeing him with Relient K next month. Too bad his solo material sounds like a bastardization of dc Talk. They just need to reunite already.

Have you checked out Kevin's Crashing Gates EP yet?

[NeededYouMost]

High- Feeder

[NaiveMelody]

Losing My Religion by R.E.M. and Joy To The World by 3 Dog Night

[Genuma]

Smash Mouth - All Star

[Brand-new-123]

1.) Fun songs, but not at all comparable. "I want to be in the light as You are in the light." > "They don't serve breakfast in hell."

2.) I'd go with supergroup. I hear that Peter Furler, Toby Mac, and Ben Moody will be helping to write their next album. With that songwriting force and Michael Tait's amazing voice, I expect a Christian pop masterpiece. Hopefully they don't let me down.

3.) Kevin's solo material is certainly the best, but Michael is also great vocally and has excellent stage presence and charisma. Too bad he's the weakest link creatively. Toby sounds like a joke on record, but he's still fun live. I'm looking forward to seeing him with Relient K next month. Too bad his solo material sounds like a bastardization of dc Talk. They just need to reunite already.

Have you checked out Kevin's Crashing Gates EP yet?
1.) agree to disagree

2.) It could be but I don't know, Newsboy's stuff has been so weak for so long it's hard to say. I kinda wish they would have broken up when Peter left because he's been the face of the band for such a long time. I still hope for the best though.

3.) I think the chances of them reuniting are pretty slim. I saw Kevin Max and Toby Mac on the same night at Ichthus a few years ago and neither of them were involved in the other's set at all. It would be great to see a reunion tour though.

No I haven't I keep telling myself to get his music but I never actually get around to it. IHe has an incredible voice though.

[MartyrsCasualty]

Mr. amsterdam by sum 41

[sweepthenation]

Well probably the first ever was We Will Rock You by Queen. But if you mean by first favorite song that shaped my musical tastes, then Dammit by Blink 182

[xJesusFreakx]

1.) agree to disagree

2.) It could be but I don't know, Newsboy's stuff has been so weak for so long it's hard to say. I kinda wish they would have broken up when Peter left because he's been the face of the band for such a long time. I still hope for the best though.

3.) I think the chances of them reuniting are pretty slim. I saw Kevin Max and Toby Mac on the same night at Ichthus a few years ago and neither of them were involved in the other's set at all. It would be great to see a reunion tour though.

No I haven't I keep telling myself to get his music but I never actually get around to it. IHe has an incredible voice though.

Keep in mind that the new Newsboys album isn't going to be just another Newsboys album. With the creative forces of that band, 2/3 of dc Talk, and Ben Moody (former guitarist of Evanescence, has worked with Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, and others), it's worth having high hopes for.

If you haven't gotten any of his music yet, get The Imposter first, and then check out the Crashing Gates EP. He's not as consistent as I'd like, but he's written some great songs.

[Illadelphia]

Tom Petty- Breakdown, when i was about five this was me and my dad's shit ha

[_Sumeet_]

That song..."I'm blue da-ba-dee-da-ba-di"

I'm pretty sure it was every '90s kid's favorite song.

[sleepyseanzzz]

Mr. amsterdam by sum 41

im not saying that this is weird but you never heard any other sum 41 song before this? this was on the cd but wasnt a single so im wondering how you first heard of sum 41 enough to buy does this look infected and discover mr amsterdam?

[MartyrsCasualty]

im not saying that this is weird but you never heard any other sum 41 song before this? this was on the cd but wasnt a single so im wondering how you first heard of sum 41 enough to buy does this look infected and discover mr amsterdam?

I just got the CD for my birthday from my cousins and that was my favorite one. But im sure i had favorite songs prior, I just cant remember them.

[yayitsjoe]

that song by Eve 6. I can't think of the name for the life of me.


inside out?

[yayitsjoe]

probably something by pearl jam.

[screamoutmyname]

lovefool by the cardigans

[shimmyshakes]

I think it was Willa Ford - I Wanna Be Bad.

I can't remember anything before that.

Edit: Did Good Charlotte's first album come before this? Because I was in love with Little Things for the longest time.

[ReturnedSnowDay]

AFI - Silver and Cold

Edit: Absolutely not I forgot about MJ; definitely Billie Jean

[kearn1tm]

lovefool by the cardigans

That song is so fucking boss.

[SophGod]

most likely something by backstreet boys.

[sleepyseanzzz]

I just got the CD for my birthday from my cousins and that was my favorite one. But im sure i had favorite songs prior, I just cant remember them.

sounds good dude, i was jw cuz i wrongly assumed you purchased the cd on your own. i also like the hell song, over my head, my direction, and thanks for nothing. all killer no filler is one of my top 5 albums of all time though, it doesnt get old to me

[screamoutmyname]

That song is so fucking boss.

haha definitely, dude! what a classic

[fallingheart]

mine was 23 by jimmy eat world.. or like.. something by dashboard

[itsbusinesstime]

Rage- Killing in the name of. that album blew me away

[bobcatbob18]

"Tequila"

Thank you, Pee-wee's Big Adventure.

[MattiR]

all the small things -blink 182

[Cameronisonfire]

Garth Brooks- Thunder rolls

[yellowhouse]

probably something terrible

Haha, this.

[LastDeclaration]

The Middle by JEW. Bleed American was also the first album I ever purchased.

[11:11]

Smash Mouth - All Star
It was either this or something by Frank Sinatra for me.

[fightinirish217]

The Joker - Steve Miller.

ImvokFGkKEY

This version?

[Mandee, darling]

according to my mom, billy ray cyrus's achy breaky heart. shut me up in an instance when i was a baby. fuck.

[galvangalvan]

Ricky Martin-Maria
no, really

[rawspinner]

Wrong. See my above post.

I'm sorry but he's right. Even though I got Supernatural before I got Jesus Freak.

kbB0QrBIs9k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbB0QrBIs9k)

[ohheroine]

uncle elijah by black oak arkansas and every black sabbath song.

[xJesusFreakx]

I'm sorry but he's right. Even though I got Supernatural before I got Jesus Freak.

kbB0QrBIs9k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbB0QrBIs9k)

Supernatural is a good album, but I'd probably find it to be mostly forgettable if it weren't for my love of Jesus Freak. My first album of their was their greatest hits, though. "Supernatural" is a fun jam.

Jesus Freak > Supernatural > Free at Last > those horrible first two albums.

[Brand-new-123]

I'm sorry but he's right. Even though I got Supernatural before I got Jesus Freak.


:highfive:

[rawspinner]

Supernatural is a good album, but I'd probably find it to be mostly forgettable if it weren't for my love of Jesus Freak. My first album of their was their greatest hits, though. "Supernatural" is a fun jam.

Jesus Freak > Supernatural > Free at Last > those horrible first two albums.

Josh Dies of Showbread disagrees.
KnntW-VaTgM

[xJesusFreakx]

Josh Dies of Showbread disagrees.
KnntW-VaTgM

Psh... Screw Josh Dies of Showbread. Maybe I'd care about what Josh Dies of Showbread thought if his band could write a worthwhile followup to No Sir.

[rawspinner]

Psh... Screw Josh Dies of Showbread. Maybe I'd care about what Josh Dies of Showbread thought if his band could write a worthwhile followup to No Sir.

AOR was okay, but in reality there was like one bad track that somehow ruined the whole continuity of the album and the other really solid tracks. A/N was incredible. Haven't listened to Fear of God all the way through but I haven't been disappointed by what I've heard so far. I haven't played No Sir in such a long time. It is a solid disc as well.

[zion the lion]

Smells Like Teen Spirit, from birth, I apparently would cry if my mom changed the radio station.
And my dad had a rule about not listening to snoop dogg so secretly Gin And Juice.

[Brand-new-123]

Josh Dies of Showbread disagrees.
KnntW-VaTgM
haha that was awesome. I had no idea Josh could rap like that.

[rising_tied]

mine mighta been Eminem - My Name Is

[I'm DC]

I Like It, I Love It- Tim McGraw.

My sister got me the cassette it was on when I was 5. I thought it was about a little girl and her dad haha

[pleasedontpanic]

Eric Clapton - Change the World

nuff said

[Matt Chylak]

Sheryl Crow - All I Wanna Do (Is Have Some Fun)

untiiiiiiiiiiil the sun comes up on the santa monica boulevard!

[dizzleforizzle]

It could be The Commodores "Brick House", since I had a whole dance to go with it.

Or "Virtual Insanity" by Jamiroquai.

[yves.]

BSB is some good pop music. Seriously.

their live show is AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. just saw them the week before halloween. seriously amazing.


anyway, i think it was bsb - larger than life, nsync... well, any of their songs. fuckign love them. and does anyone remember that girl band bewitched or something? their song called c'est la vie.

[dizzleforizzle]

their live show is AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. just saw them the week before halloween. seriously amazing.


anyway, i think it was bsb - larger than life, nsync... well, any of their songs. fuckign love them. and does anyone remember that girl band bewitched or something? their song called c'est la vie.
Ahaaha I loved Bewitched! I remember my classmates freaking out over the line "I'll show you mine if you show me yours."

[Akissforher]

Busted - What I Go To School For :nod:

this.

same for me aswell.

[Paulb-182]

Michael Jackson - Man In the Mirror

[SanePsychotic]

their live show is AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. just saw them the week before halloween. seriously amazing.


anyway, i think it was bsb - larger than life, nsync... well, any of their songs. fuckign love them. and does anyone remember that girl band bewitched or something? their song called c'est la vie.

I saw them live when I saw in second grade, so I sort of know what you mean (I don't remember too much of it to be honest).

That song was great.
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[spoonman159]

i suppose one can't be sure, but the first thing that comes to mind is Matchbox twenty - 3am

[Circa1628]

Definitely "American Pie"

[WARPEDorlando09]

bye bye bye - nsync l0l

[joeyjoey]

Get Down by Nsync. I danced to it all the time.

[unohoo6989]

mine was prob brain stew by Green Day simply cuz it was the first song I could play on guitar, if anything I prob loved a grateful dead song of some kind when I was super young but I don't remember that far back

[xJesusFreakx]

AOR was okay, but in reality there was like one bad track that somehow ruined the whole continuity of the album and the other really solid tracks. A/N was incredible. Haven't listened to Fear of God all the way through but I haven't been disappointed by what I've heard so far. I haven't played No Sir in such a long time. It is a solid disc as well.

I only enjoy like half the songs on Age of Reptiles. There are some fun jams on there, but it was definitely a big step down for them. I loved the story behind Anorexia Nervosa, but it just didn't work very well as an album. It was too much music at once, with too much of it sounding the same, and while I understand why the vocals were lower in the mix with insignificant lyrics, it just makes the albums blend together that much more. Their new album is probably their best since No Sir, but there are way too many parts that sound literally identical to older songs of theirs. "Shepherd, No Sheep" and "I Think I'm Going to See You" are fun.

[Thomas Nassiff]

Between the ages of five and ten, my first favorite song was In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins. That song was rad.

yesssssssssssss one of my first too

[Thomas Nassiff]

this thread exploded. i made this last night and theres already 8 pages on here.

[Thomas Nassiff]

Green Day-American Idiot

impossible. that song came out in 2004.

[Thomas Nassiff]

american idiot by green day, listented to it all the time back then

again, if this is your first favorite song, you have to be like maybe 12 years old right now.

[Thomas Nassiff]

Summer of '69, motherfuckers.

:canada:

twinzies

billy joel - we didn't start the fire

love that song. im like the only person i know who knows all the words. im sure plenty of people do though. i saw billy joel when i was 8 and i sang to that song


Losing My Religion by R.E.M. and Joy To The World by 3 Dog Night

losing my religion was my favorite song in like middle school, before i started getting more into the stuff i listen to now :-)

[Thomas Nassiff]

ImvokFGkKEY

This version?

high-five.

[Ill]

Walk Like A Man by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Either that or Marlana or some shit. I sung Marlana for my second grade talent show.

I also used to listen to Nowhere Man on repeat for hours on end.

[Charles777]

You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison by My Chemical Romance. I still really love this song.

[MilesToGo]

Babe I'm Gonna Leave You by Led Zeppelin. Or Hotel California by The Eagles. One of the two.

[supersteve7889]

Dammit, my mom bought me Dude Ranch for Christmas when I was eight.

[xJesusFreakx]

Dammit, my mom bought me Dude Ranch for Christmas when I was eight.

I initially read this as anger at your mother buying it for you, not the name of the song.

[circasuicide]

skillet's first album is the first time i remember feeling strongly about music. i think before that i just dabbled in it because i saw it on mtv.

"i can" - skillet.

no one knows this band - check them out.

[MilesToGo]

skillet's first album is the first time i remember feeling strongly about music. i think before that i just dabbled in it because i saw it on mtv.

"i can" - skillet.

no one knows this band - check them out.

People know of Skillet...

[undonesweater93]

American Girl - Tom Petty

[circasuicide]

People know of Skillet...

not anyone i know, really. they're one of the few christian bands that don't suck. its not like they're nickelback or radiohead. but they're not completely unknown.

[katieoc1412]

Busted - What I Go To School For :nod:
Mines was between this and Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus.

[:-)]

Baby Beluga
by Raffi.

Edit: What the fuck? People listening to rock and punk so early? I have to call bullshit. Didn't anyone listen to kids' music?

[Thomas Nassiff]

Baby Beluga
by Raffi.

Edit: What the fuck? People listening to rock and punk so early? I have to call bullshit. Didn't anyone listen to kids' music?

for a lot of people, like me, it was just whatever your parents played for you. my dad was and still is all about springsteen, and when i got older i started to really appreciate his stuff and now he's my favorite artist of all time by far. but when i was a kid my dad would play bryan adams and billy joel and the eagles and dire straits all the time. so thats my explanation for it.

i think its bullshit people who are saying like american idiot by green day or MCR songs, stuff like that, that's more recent. early green day isnt that unbelievable, because that came out in '94. but i get what youre saying

[:-)]

for a lot of people, like me, it was just whatever your parents played for you. my dad was and still is all about springsteen, and when i got older i started to really appreciate his stuff and now he's my favorite artist of all time by far. but when i was a kid my dad would play bryan adams and billy joel and the eagles and dire straits all the time. so thats my explanation for it.

i think its bullshit people who are saying like american idiot by green day or MCR songs, stuff like that, that's more recent. early green day isnt that unbelievable, because that came out in '94. but i get what youre saying I mean, American Idiot was my first favorite punk rock song, it was THE song that introduced me to this entire scene, off the FIRST album that I ever bought, and it was responsible for changing my life... but definitely not my first favorite song *ever*. I first heard it when I was 12.

I guess early Green Day is more reasonable but I don't know what kind of parents would play that for their kids when they're 3 or 4 years old... Because Let's say you're 20 now. If your parents were in their 30s - or even in their mid-20s - when they had you, it would be highly unusual for them to be into bratty punk rock whose main listening demographic was angsty teenagers. You would think they would be listening to Springsteen, like your dad did, or the Beatles, like mine did.
But I guess there could be exceptions... but Green Day at 3 years old?
Doubt it.

[Thomas Nassiff]

I mean, American Idiot was my first favorite rock song, it was THE song that introduced me to this entire scene, off the FIRST album that I ever bought, and it was responsible for changing my life... but definitely not my first favorite song *ever*. I first heard it when I was 12.

I guess early Green Day is more reasonable but I don't know what kind of parents would play that for their kids when they're 3 or 4 years old... Because Let's say you're 20 now. So if your parents were in their 30s - or even in their mid-20s - when they had you, it would be highly unusual for them to be into bratty punk rock that, at the time, was mainly listened to by angsty teenagers. You would think they would be listening to Springsteen, like your dad did, or the Beatles, like mine did.
But there could be exceptions I guess.
Doubt it though.

yeah what youre saying is what i think for the most part. thats what makes the most sense. and i also see what youre saying about the american idiot cd, because although that wasnt really my first one, that was one of the first. first cd i bought was RHCP's californication because that was one of the first songs i learned to play on guitar. then i started exploring more on my own and in eigth grade and freshman year i was all about green day

[MaaaTTT423]

story of the year- until the day i die

[MilesToGo]

I mean, American Idiot was my first favorite punk rock song, it was THE song that introduced me to this entire scene, off the FIRST album that I ever bought, and it was responsible for changing my life... but definitely not my first favorite song *ever*. I first heard it when I was 12.

I guess early Green Day is more reasonable but I don't know what kind of parents would play that for their kids when they're 3 or 4 years old... Because Let's say you're 20 now. If your parents were in their 30s - or even in their mid-20s - when they had you, it would be highly unusual for them to be into bratty punk rock whose main listening demographic was angsty teenagers. You would think they would be listening to Springsteen, like your dad did, or the Beatles, like mine did.
But I guess there could be exceptions. When kids are 3 years old.
Doubt it though.

My dad loves Green Day and always played it when I was really little, actually. I do get where you're coming from though.

[cscwell107]

Backstreet Boys- Everybody

[dsd is too high]

Anthem Pt 2 from Blink keeps popping in my head

[antimatter]

i dont understand how people pick even 10 favorite songs. its impossible to me.

[Poe-tryGirl]

no, really
Yes, really. I was three alright.

[Chris92]

Okay...when I was a kid (5-8 I guess) there were several, but three come to mind in particular:

1. Paul Young's cover of 'Love Will Tear Us Apart"...weird I know but I listened to it on my parents' tape over and over and over again...

2. Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road...still a favorite

3. The Wallflowers - One Headlight...rediscovered this recently after about 7 years or so...really great song

[Chris92]

Baby Beluga
by Raffi.

Edit: What the ? People listening to rock and punk so early? I have to call . Didn't anyone listen to kids' music?
Yeah I listened to Raffi for instance...but I don't really remember any of the songs. The likes of U2, John Mellencamp, The Clash, Wilco, The Beatles and Bruce Springsteen, however, I was raised on and I still enjoy very much.

[williek311]

'Born In The U.S.A.' - Bruce Springstien
'Roadhouse Blues' - The Doors

[Chris92]

'Born In The U.S.A.' - Bruce Springstien
'Roadhouse Blues' - The Doors
Nice! Another of my early favorites as well...

[:-)]

Yeah I listened to Raffi for instance...but I don't really remember any of the songs. The likes of U2, John Mellencamp, The Clash, Wilco, The Beatles and Bruce Springsteen, however, I was raised on and I still enjoy very much. Haha I probably only remember him because I was reminded of his existence year after year, since I have 3 younger sisters who listened to him too :-)
I think the first song I ever loved (that wasn't for kids) was Cecelia by Simon and Garfunkel... not literally my first favorite song (that would be Raffi) but the first one I can say I still listen to today.

[cubine]

Beastie Boys - Tough Guy

[Whimsikill]

Probably some Irish music my Mom listened to or something. But my first rock song was definitely Toxicity by System of a Down. No regrets.

[GuitarR0cker1]

impossible. that song came out in 2004.
I didn't really listen to music until I was 10. :shrug:

I guess I liked some Beatles songs before then but I can't really say which one would have been my favorite.

[Thomas Nassiff]

I didn't really listen to music until I was 10. :shrug:

I guess I liked some Beatles songs before then but I can't really say which one would have been my favorite.

well no one did. i didnt really listen to music till i was 12 or 13 i'd say, and i didnt really become all about it until i was 14 or so. but when youre a kid, youre not completely shut off from it. its your parents' influences, mainly.

[Ismael182]

Definitely "Every You Every Me" by Placebo. Still a favorite song, but not my favorite ever anymore.

[crimsonandclovr]

What's Up? by 4 Non-Blondes
I think I was 4 when that song came out. hahaha

[youngz]

again, if this is your first favorite song, you have to be like maybe 12 years old right now.
nope i was 12 years old back then, it helped expand my love for music

[cinderandsmoke]

Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
Lovefool - The Cardigans
Come As You Are - Nirvana
Don't Speak - No Doubt

Hahah! I was an odd little kid, but it was just what was on the radio when I grew up.

[phil19]

earliest i can remember is peace train by cat stevens

[SophGod]

Darkest Hour - Tunguska

that song is my fucking jam.

[Thomas Nassiff]

Okay...when I was a kid (5-8 I guess) there were several, but three come to mind in particular:

1. Paul Young's cover of 'Love Will Tear Us Apart"...weird I know but I listened to it on my parents' tape over and over and over again...

2. Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road...still a favorite

3. The Wallflowers - One Headlight...rediscovered this recently after about 7 years or so...really great song

lol what is going on here. we were just talking about sprignsteen on my album review. thunder road is my favorite song of all time. like not my first favorite or anything, i already said that when i started the thread. but now that i know whats up, thunder road my favorite. one headlight is probably another of my favorite songs. crazy similar classic rock taste.

[Chris92]

lol what is going on here. we were just talking about sprignsteen on my album review. thunder road is my favorite song of all time. like not my first favorite or anything, i already said that when i started the thread. but now that i know whats up, thunder road my favorite. one headlight is probably another of my favorite songs. crazy similar classic rock taste.
Dude...that's awesome!
Wow this is getting (semi-)creepy...

[Thesleepingwell]

First favourite song...

Duran Duran - Ordinary World

'93 - I would have been eight or nine then. I remember hearing the song and tried to sing along to it.
Shit... that was like 16 years ago. I still like this song and it's one of my most played on iTunes.

[Thomas Nassiff]

Dude...that's awesome!
Wow this is getting (semi-)creepy...

haha kinda. but its cool. not that many people are into the old stuff these days.

[acemvivere]

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - The Beatles. I heard it (stupid typos...) in the car on my way back from surgery when I was 7. It cheered me up immensely.

[fifpb99]

five iron frenzy - dandelion

and/or

fif - every new day

[Brokenhill]

Probably "Will You Be There" by Michael Jackson. I'm thinking in 1997 or 1998.