This is completely random, and it might not even make sense to anyone, but in my opinion there are some bands with what I like to call the “big two”.
This means that the band has two extremely big hits, usually in the same album, and I can never decide for myself which one is better than the other.
Here are some of my favourite examples:
“She Loves You” and “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” (by the Beatles):
I don’t know which was the bigger hit worldwide, but I know that both of them were huge hits for the Beatles in 1963. For me there is no contest – I’ll take “She Loves You” over “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” anytime. I can’t explain it, but “She Loves You” just does it for me.
“Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger” (by Oasis):
Both songs came out from their epic “(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?” album, and both remain two of Oasis’s most recognisable songs. One was sung by Liam, and the other by Noel. Which was the bigger song? Which one is more recognised worldwide? I don’t know.
“The Man Who Can’t Be Moved” and “Breakeven” (by The Script):
I absolutely adore both these songs, and I consider them masterpieces in their own right. Which one do I like better? It all depends on my mood and the time of day, really.
“Where The Streets Have No Name” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” (by U2):
Which is the bigger U2 song? It’s anyone’s guess. Two of the greatest songs from one of the most epic rock albums of all time – “The Joshua Tree”. I like “Where The Streets Have No Name” best.
“Somewhere Only We Know” and “Everybody’s Changing” (by Keane):
From Keane’s “Hopes and Fears” album. Probably still two of Keane’s most famous songs. I personally prefer “Everybody’s Changing” a tad more than “Somewhere Only We Know”.
There are so many more examples, and I could go on and on, but I think you get the idea by now. =)
