Perhaps a varient of POX. Let's say that Led Zeppelin's catalog was actually one mammoth album. You're put in charge of picking the ten singles, and the order they will be released. So, who wants to take a stab at it?
― Josh in Chicago (Josh in Chicago), Friday, 14 May 2004 19:56 (twenty-two years ago)
Sticking to single-type songs:
1) The Immigrant Song
Memorable vocal hook + the opening "come from the land of the ice and snow" line (that's all people need to remember), groovy riff.
2) Hey, Hey What Can I Do?
Snazzy, simple, shows the different acoustic side to the band, coming off the heels of "The Immigrant Song".
3) Ramble On
Would then combines both the acoustic and electric elements of the earlier two single; also very catchy.
4) Thank You
The power ballad.
5) Rock and Roll
It's obvious, but it also works.
6) The Ocean
Ditto
7) Boogie with Stu
Would make a great single; plus, one of the best of their less-talked-about numbers.
8) Custard Pie
9) South Bound Suarez
10) All of My Love
The power ballad #2.
Maybe where this might differ from POX is a difference between personal taste and what we objectively would think makes a good potential hit/single. None of the above are near my favorite 10 Zep songs (I could do without hearing "All of My Love" for the rest of my life), except "Boogie with Stu".
― Joe (Joe), Friday, 14 May 2004 23:14 (twenty-two years ago)