Radiohead Are Beatleesque in Studio Mastery

Music Wed - it dawned on me that I have neglected any analysis of great bands and their respective places in history. These picks are influenced in part by longevity of relevance, consistency of greatness, and variety of influences across genres and generations. So, here is the list, and then I will start a series of picking favorite songs for each highlighted band. All-time greatest band -- The Beatles (No disputes, please). All-time best touring band -- E Street Band (7900+ calories burned at the concert - untouchable record!). Best combined recording/touring band -- U2 (consistently great records and transformative concert experiences - just not very prolific). Best recording band -- Radiohead (they have continued the tradition The Beatles started during their ltd 6-yr run and have produced 20+ years of amazing! challenging! mind-expanding! music). In the spirit of "the first shall be last, and the last shall be first", I will start this series with my top 5 Radiohead songs. In no particular order, let's start with "Creep" (http://youtu.be/QhFSmAoGhhc) and "Fake Plastic Trees" (http://youtu.be/KglFXn0fg9M). Yes, they are obvious picks, but they both sound amazing in both acoustic and electric versions, and familiarity does not discount the beauty of the melodies and the poignancy of the lyrics. Next are "Blow Out" (http://youtu.be/sguWprhm7hY -- from the classic album "Pablo Honey"), and "(Nice Dream)" (http://youtu.be/Wxa36QAz9RU -- from my fave album "The Bends"). Beautiful, haunting songs that carry u away on an aural pillow ride (just like Jasmine and Aladdin, only with deep, dark anxieties and fears!). Finally, let's end with "Bodysnatchers" (http://youtu.be/wRka8e6d8hw -- from the latest album "In Rainbows"). Truly a disjointed, but irrepressible song. I could go on and on, but this is a good start to let u see the range and diversity of this ever-changing band that continues to grow and morph, which I expect they will continue to do as long as Jonny Greenwood and Thom Yorke are alive. Enjoy! P.S. Here is a bonus song I could not in good conscience leave out, "High and Dry" http://youtu.be/5uLTP-EtdLQ