I'd go with the 70's
I think most of the music
that I own is from the late 70's

sound of Philadelphia
KALIMBA
Wonderlove/Tamla
P-Funk
Rufus & Chaka

that right there (+ the Starr Company stuff of the 80's)
is some of my most prized albums
to name a few

theAudience said:

That list pretty much says it all. Melodic songwriting and craftsmanship ruled the day in the '60s, and those qualities have been pretty much in decline ever since. structured songs have largely been phased out, replaced by an relentless barrage of beats and sound effects - I can appreciate those qualities, but ultimately it's a proper tune that I crave.


In terms of the qualities I enjoy, the decade ranking goes something like this:

'60s > '70s > '80s = '90s = '00s

I'd like to say...1980-1997
I know that isn't a decade but it is sort of close.

Creatively? The 70's no QUESTION.
P-Funk
Bootsy
Stevie Wonder
Donnie Hathatway
issac Hayes
Ohio Players
Dazz band
Diana Ross
The Jackson 5
Isley Brothers
Brother Jonhson
Confunksion
Barkays
EW&F
Ashford and Simpson
Minnie Ripperton
Prince
Peobo Bryson
.....and 100's more
Styles including Funk, Disco, SOUL, etc.....
[Edited 5/11/07 20:11pm]

It's a toss up between the 70's and 80's. Between the music that defined teen years, and the foundational grounding of my wean years. For all those who chose the mid to late 70's to mid 80's, I'm with ya on that.

Ok, my final vote goes to the foundation of the 70's, especially funk and soul. My name says it all. Plus I can't ignore my undying love for disco, and as I got older grew to rediscover pop and rock of that decade.

funkyslsistah said:

Vainandy says the years 1975-1985 are his favorite years for music.Some truly amazing music came out during that 10-year period.

SoulAlive said:

11 years!!!!

THE FUCKIN' 80's!!!!!

You had the best of all worlds:

New Wave (Flocking Seagulls, Gary Newman)
Pop Rock (The Police, U2)
Hard Rock (Metallica)
The best R&B period ever (The Teddy Riley invasion)
Jazz (Kenny G)
Pop (Madonna, Prince, MJ, George Michael, etc.)

And the list goes on....

missfee said:

You just broke my heart.


tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431

I love both the 70's and 80's music.

if I had to get stuck in one it would be new years of 69 to 79 looped over and over as I try to alter history by stealing Van Hunt songs from the future and pretend that they are my own songs back in the 70's causing the universe to implode

theAudience said:

why?

The 50's, 60's, 70' and most of the 80's and 90's are all good, extremely good.
But the present decade sucks, that's for sure

missfee said:

probably because you referred to Kenny J as a "jazz" artist?

I like him,but I know that he's not popular on this site

SoulAlive said:

oh he isn't? well he is a jazz artist isn't he? well he's a jazz artist to me. thanks for the warning

1970s and the early 1990s.

theAudience said:

Did she really say the 80s were the best because of Kenny G's contributions to jazz??? Oh lord.

sextonseven said:

that wasn't the only thing i said about why i thought the 80's were great and if i had said it because of Kenny G. then that's my opinion isn't it...okay thought so. If you would like to read my WHOLE response then please scroll up. Thanks your cooperation.

missfee said:

No, but that was why you broke tA's heart. 'Nuff said.

GangstaFam said:

sextonseven said:

well, what can i say....sorry?

For me, it's a toss-up between the 80s and 90s. I was a child of the '80s, and I really came of age in the '90s, so many of my fondest music related memories are from these eras. I don't know if I could really choose between 'em. Although, I think that by about '97 or '98, the crap had begun to seep into the market quicker than it had ever before.

Besides, U2 (my favorite band) put out my favorite albums in this time period...

80s: Joshua Tree
90s: Achtung Baby

Can't choose between those two CDs, and I can't choose between the 80s and 90s.

sextonseven said:

I tried to warn her that Kenny G. isn't very popular on this site

missfee said:

I think many people consider him a "smooth jazz artist",if that makes any difference.No need to get angry I like him...got a few of CDs.

SoulAlive said:

i didn't get angry.

There's nothing at all wrong with liking Kenny G. He has his audience and some of his music might actually be good, but he is to jazz what Bon Jovi is to metal.

Another fan of 1975-1985. However if I had to choose a particular decade it would be the 80's. The variety of the music of the 80's alone, makes me vote for the decade.

sextonseven said:

Nothing to get bent about here.
It's a running joke, not only here, but in the music world when Kenny G is connected to the word Jazz.
I should send you Pat Metheny's diatribe.

Anyway, my half-way joking comment was spurred not only by the Kenny G thing but the 80s as "The best R&B period ever" which caught me off guard.

That would negate all those great 60s Motown, Stax, Atlantic (and numerous other indie labels) artists.

Kind of a knee-jerk post on my part as I never challenge folks for what they like but that one got me.

Peace to all.

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431

The 1990s for its sheer diversity. But the 80s hold a special place with me.
[Edited 5/17/07 9:12am]

missfee said:

Agreed! 80's music was the best by far.

After 80's music, my list would be:

1960s
1950s
1970s