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Bob Dylan

True, I’ve already posted two Bob Dylan songs over ten minutes, but someone out there suggested “Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands.” I’ve had a few listens to it and decided to include it for the series. Thank you Aphoristical! For the...

First of all, let me extend my full thanks to Bubba, who alerted me of “Coma” from Guns ‘N’ Roses. He also told me about today’s post, the song “Knights of Shame” by California outfit, Awolnation. They are a more recent band, formed in 2010 by ...

Guns N Roses

One of you out there suggested I included “Coma” by Guns ‘N’ Roses as part of my series celebrating songs over ten minutes long, but for the life of me, I can’t seem to locate who it was. Whoever it was, please step forward and ident...

Queensryche

One might think that having a ten minute plus song is a given when talking about what is probably the greatest heavy metal concept album of all time, although for me, it’s my joint favourite in that category. Unfortunately, the...

Bruce Springsteen

Once again, I’m cheating, well sort of. The recorded version of Bruce Springsteen’s “Jungleland” is less than ten minutes, but the live version goes over, so I’m including it. Besides, it was suggested by one of you out there. ...