An ole guy's FWIW babblings....

A well written instrumental, irrespective of the title, can let the listener create 100% of their imagery. I couldn't imagine the Allman Brothers' "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" or "Little Martha" or "Les Bres in A Minor" with a lyric. Yet the guitar playing on them is extremely melodic and memorable. I couldn't imagine Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue album with vocals...and it is widely accepted as one of the most influential albums of all.

On the other hand, a well written lyric can often leave enough dots for the listener to connect to put herself in the story at some level. Adding that personal level can leave the song more memorable than those that connect all the dots for you.

On the third hand smile a song with all the dots connected can tell a wonderful story.

On the fourth hand there are some folks who could sing the local phonebook and I would be entranced.

I just love music...of so many genres. Give me a heartfelt, soulful vocal or a heartfelt soulful instrumental and I'm good. smile

Bud