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Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Thu July 09, 2026 8:15 pm
by Chris_H_2
Doesn't sound like people got the message.

Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Thu July 09, 2026 8:18 pm
by Jorge
It's a squishy concept, and somewhat up for debate. But public perception plays a huge part, I think. If it was just "which song best captures an artists' sound" we could often be picking somewhat obscure songs.

Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Thu July 09, 2026 8:41 pm
by Norah
the ambiguity of the concept is what makes it fun

Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Thu July 09, 2026 8:44 pm
by Farmer John
I thought it was "which song is the band best known for and also best captures their overall sound"

Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Thu July 09, 2026 8:48 pm
by Jorge
That's how I think of it

Pearl Jam's biggest chart hit is still "Last Kiss" but it doesn't sound like them and I don't think it defines them in the public imagination

For example

Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Mon July 27, 2026 1:59 pm
by Jorge
U2 episode is out: https://www.signaturesongpod.com/what-i ... ture-song/

And that's a wrap on our second season. We're taking a small break before we come back with the next one.

Haven't decided what to kick off with, taking suggestions!

Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Mon July 27, 2026 2:35 pm
by tragabigzanda
Hans Zimmer

Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Mon July 27, 2026 2:49 pm
by VinylGuy
Ice Spice

Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Mon July 27, 2026 3:08 pm
by wease
Paul McCartney solo

Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Mon July 27, 2026 7:10 pm
by Ello Sailor
VinylGuy wrote: Mon July 27, 2026 2:49 pmIce Spice
:lol:

Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Mon July 27, 2026 8:01 pm
by Jorge
It's the fart song right?

Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Mon July 27, 2026 8:06 pm
by BurtReynolds
AC/DC
Fleetwood Mac
Rolling Stones

Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Mon July 27, 2026 8:14 pm
by VinylGuy
Jorge wrote: Mon July 27, 2026 8:01 pm It's the fart song right?
I dont know! she has such a variety of different palettes! such an wild sound! Maybe Rm expert Trag can actually help with this, because im not sure if it thats one actually her signature classic.

Re: Artists and their "signature songs"

Posted: Mon July 27, 2026 8:35 pm
by Ello Sailor
BurtReynolds wrote: Mon July 27, 2026 8:06 pmFleetwood Mac