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What is the ten longest recorded song?

1. As Slow As Possible (John Cage) - 639 years (1987-2640)

Currently being performed on an organ in Halberstadt, Germany.

2. Organ²/ASLSP (John Cage) - 639 years (2001-2640)

Written as an adaption of the above track to be performed on two harmoniums.

3. The Well-Tuned Piano (La Monte Young) - 24 hours

A series of 12 compositions inspired by Bach’s "The Well-tempered Clavier".

4. Drift Study and Song Of The Whales (David Hykes) - 1 hour 5 minutes 40 seconds

Part of the vocal performance group Harmonic Choir, Hykes recorded this with the idea that the human body is a resonating instrument.

5. Symphonie Monoton-Serguei Nevski - 1 hour

Part of a three-part composition, Nevski wrote the piece as an expression of his disdain for the concept of modern music.

6. 4'33" (John Cage) - 4 minutes 33 seconds

In 1952, Cage staged what he called “a silent musical composition” where pianist David Tudor sat at the piano for four minutes and thirty three seconds without playing any notes.

7. Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) (Billy Joel) - 7 minutes 56 seconds

An epic track released by Billy Joel in 1993.

8. Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) - 5 minutes 55 seconds

Released in 1975, this track was one of the first examples of blending progressive rock with opera.

9. Hey Jude (Beatles) - 7 minutes 11 seconds

Released in 1968, this track includes a four minute instrumental passage in the middle of the song.

10. Stairway to Heaven (Led Zepplin) - 8 minutes 02 seconds

Released in 1971, this 8-minute track is considered one of the band’s signature songs.

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