Names -> Super Long Pop Songs -> Latest Entries
Blame Hey Jude, but there have been some very long songs that have made the radio. For the purposes of this page, please stick to songs with lyrics (no 25 minute instrumentals, like Pink Floyd's "Echoes").
The 20 most recent entries are listed below. There are 216 Super Long Pop Songs entries on the site.
"Echoes," Pink Floyd Length:23:27
The whole song was used in the "Meddle" CD. The dreamy part was at the middle of each song.
Mickey D.
"Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast," Pink Floyd Length:13:00
"Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast" is a three-part instrumental track from the 1970 Pink Floyd album Atom Heart Mother. It features Pink Floyd playing in the background as Alan Stiles (a Pink Floyd roadie, who appeared on the "live album cover" of Ummagumma; often mistaken to be Alan Parsons, who engineered The Dark Side of the Moon as well as Atom Heart Mother) speaks about the breakfast he is preparing and eating, as well as breakfasts he has had in the past ("Breakfast in Los Angeles. Macrobiotic stuff..."). There are significant breaks before the first, and in between all three, instrumental parts where only Alan's muttering and movements, with occasional exterior background noise, are heard. Much of Alan's speech is overdubbed throughout the piece in gradually fading echoes e.g. "Macrobiotic stuff" is repeated every couple of seconds, more quietly each time. It was performed live three times in the UK during the winter of 1970. In addition to the talking, the sounds of Alan making breakfast — such as lighting the stove, cooking bacon, pouring cereal (most likely Kellogg's Rice Krispies, from the sound of the cereal popping, lol), loudly gulping and drinking milk or juice, and loudly and vigorously eating cereal — are clearly audible in the background, which adds a conceptual feel to the track. Alan can be heard entering the kitchen and gathering supplies at the start of the track, and washing up and exiting the kitchen at the end; a dripping tap can be heard during both of these instances. On some copies of the vinyl version, the dripping tap at the end of the song is cut into the run-off groove, so it plays on infinitely until the listener removes the stylus from the album, an effect obviously lost on the CD release, though the dripping continues for approximately 17 seconds after all other sounds have ceased. Rise and Shine: This piece consists of piano, organ, steel guitar, cymbals and electric guitar fed through a Leslie speaker. During the opening of this section, Alan can be heard muttering to himself, deciding what to have as he begins to prepare his breakfast. He can be heard saying the following: "Oh... Er... Me flakes... Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, toast, coffee... Marmalade, I like marmalade... Yes, porridge is nice, any cereal... I like all cereals... Oh, God." Sunny Side Up: This piece was written and performed entirely by David Gilmour on two acoustic guitars and a steel guitar. Morning Glory: This piece was performed by the entire band. The main instrument is Rick Wright's piano, which was overdubbed three different times (one in the left channel, one in the centre, and one in the right channel). The piece also features very prominent bass, electric guitar, ADTed drums, and Hammond organ. At the end after saying "Well, my head's a blank", Alan picks up his car keys and leaves via the door. Faintly, a car can be heard starting and driving away.
Mickey D.
"City Song," Howard Jones Length:7:16
Rather emotional song. Ends his first Best Of compilation.
Brian Kelly
"Strength Of The World," Avenged Sevenfold Length:9:14
Hawky
"When They Come," Devendra Banhart Length:6:00
Devendra Banhart has an unusual number of short songs, but this is one of his longer songs. (Ironically, his "Long Song" is only 2:26)
Ra'akone
"Breakaway," Kelly Clarkson Length:10:00
This is the actual length of the full version of the song, although the album contains a considerably shorter edit that is only 3:57 in length. Kelly says she plans to release a re-issue of the album that will contain the full-length version. Seriously, folks.
Rpollck
"Money," Pink Floyd Length:6:22
One of the most played Pink Floyd songs on the radio, known for the cash register and clinking cash noises.
Ra'akone
"OK With My Decay," Grandaddy Length:6:11
A song with piano music, and an acceptance of the inevitable
Ra'akone
"Shout," Tears for Fears Length:6:33
Both the band and this song take their names from a form of psychotherapy, part of which entailed "shouting"
Ra'akone
"Knights of Cydonia," Muse Length:6:01
Lyrics start a third of the way through the song. Also has a "quasi-a capella" section (with just a low distorted bass in the background).
Ra'akone
"Ordinary People," Neil Young Length:18:13
This song is awesome, every verse sounds like the end of the song.
GUILLOTINEinc
"Disco Inferno," Dread Zeppelin Length:6:56
A mix of the original Disco Inferno, Led Zeppelin's Kashmir, and a bit of Elvis' In The Ghetto thrown in!
Ra'akone
"He's Simple, He's Dumb, He's the Pilot," Grandaddy Length:8:53
Seems like several songs seamlessly melded together.
Ra'akone
New entries in this section are currently reviewed by Below Average Dave. Previous editors (if any) are listed on the editors page.
The Top Ten Contributors To This Section
| Ra'akone | 32 |
| Paul Warren | 28 |
| Mickey D. | 17 |
| Peter | 13 |
| Wade Brock | 9 |
| Jake | 8 |
| crazydon | 7 |
| Brian Kelly | 6 |
| Rory | 4 |
| TBuck | 4 |
Submissions
If you have a creative/humorous idea, please submit it.
