Charity Music Draft - Theme 1 (1 Viewer)

[krista4]

I just added a second tab to the spreadsheet to do this.  Draft Link

  Fantastic!

 

[wikkidpissah]

Love the story.  Did you ever get remarried?

no. it might be said we were happier to be ruined for anyone else than we were to be together

 

[Mister CIA]

4th and final pick.  Lot's of tough choices to sift through.  I'll go off the beaten path a little and select a cover of a well-known song, as The Blazers inject it with a necessary kick.

1. For the Love of Money, The O'Jays
   
2. Sunny, Bobby Hebb
   
3. I'm So Glad, Cream
   
4. Going Up the Country, The Blazers
   

I'm pretty pleased with my effort in this draft.  Usually I hit beer two and go straight for the grab-bag of obscurities.  I'm here to compete Gawt Dammit, @krista4

 

[wikkidpissah]

wikkidicious -

For Once In My Life

Singing Winds, Crying Beasts/Black Magic Woman

Yearnin' Learnin'

In A Free Land

 

[simey]

I was just funning with my announcement, but stranger things have happened. I'm just glad to be getting paid more, and getting the opportunity to rise to new challenges. I don't know what the future holds, but I do know one thing...

Round 4

The Biitch is Back - Elton John     

 

[krista4]

Just updated both spreadsheets.  Unless I missed something, we need one from @Steve Taskerand one from @Yo Mama to be complete and ready for voting.  @Chaos Commish owes three and could come in and make it rain if he'd like to be included, too.

 

[simey]

Simey's Raise and Promotion Drive Home: First Take 

Feelin' Good Again - Robert Earl Keen

I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight - Richard and Linda Thompson

Special Announcement - The Felice Brothers

The Biitch is Back - Elton John

 

[krista4]

@Captain Cranks, I'll PM you the next theme shortly, and then you can post how and when you wish.  

 

[Yo Mama]

Yo Mama’s final pick:

4.21 - Your Love - The Outfield

It has been scientifically proven that if you’re in a good mood and this song comes on the car radio, it is physically impossible to NOT sing along. 

 

[Ilov80s]

Also, get ready for the Theme 2 reveal tomorrow whenever Krista is ready to announce. 

 

[Manster]

By accident, or maybe subconsciously on purpose, my four songs alternated between girls, and fighting.

 

[Ilov80s]

By accident, or maybe subconsciously on purpose, my four songs alternated between girls, and fighting.

I did notice jarring transitions between your songs 

 

[Yo Mama]

LOUD AND PROUD!

You just got a promotion with a big raise. It’s beautiful outside. These songs come on the radio. You HAVE to not only sing along, but roll down the windows and belt them out so loud that the people in the car next to you join along. 
 

Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey

Livin’ on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

Celebration - Kool & the Gang

Your Love - The Outfield

You’re down on your luck?  It’s tough . . . Well, don’t stop believin’ . . . . We’re gonna have a good time tonight. . . I just want to use your love TONIIIIIGHT!!!!

 

[Chaos Commish]

 @Chaos Commish owes three and could come in and make it rain if he'd like to be included, too.

I been outta pocket.

Freude, schöner Götterfunken
Tochter aus Elysium
Wir betreten feuertrunken
Himmlische, dein Heiligtum!
Deine Zauber binden wieder
Was die Mode streng geteilt;
Alle Menschen werden Brüder
Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt
 

That's maybe 50% of my German. The climax of the greatest symphony ever composed (Ludwig's 9th) is called Ode to Joy. You know it even if you know nada about classical music. You recognize it even if you don't think you do. Beethoven remixed a poem about peace and brotherhood and turned it into one of the greatest moments in music history. Like my first pick, the Rocky theme, it is a triumph about triumphing. And I don't care how foolish I may look belting this ##### out while driving up PCH to my new digs.

2.xx Beethoven - Ode to Joy

I thought we'd fish in the Stevie pool a bit more. In the best ofs draft, I had a good time taking an artists best songs and putting them in a tournament. We can debate a million Stevie songs. Period. But for my ears and as I once witnessed, Stevie just Feels this one all over. And after such good news, I'd want to feel that joy with him delivering. Give me a long extended version like he did live in 80s. 

3.xx Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke

Those were the three songs that came immediately to mind when I first saw this concept. I've had a dozen ideas for the last one. I guess the most fun, and maybe most typical of me, well, younger me - would be to take it to the club and buy a few rounds. Nahmean?

4.xx Jerimih ft 50 Cent - Down on me

We'll buy another round and it's all on me
As long as I'm around put it down on me
Just put it down on me
Put it down on me
Down down on me
Put it down on me

 

[krista4]

3.xx Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke

Those were the three songs that came immediately to mind when I first saw this concept. I've had a dozen ideas for the last one. I guess the most fun, and maybe most typical of me, well, younger me - would be to take it to the club and buy a few rounds. Nahmean?

 Glad you did it!

Also, I told OH a few days ago that this would have been my pick for a Stevie song.  

 

[Lehigh98]

 Glad you did it!

Also, I told OH a few days ago that this would have been my pick for a Stevie song.  

When the Stevie songs were going I was wondering why this wasn't (the first) one of them.

 

[SWC]

i now take music drafts very seriously having done exactly one so can someone change joy to the world to shambala on the spreadsheet for my last pick thank you take that to the bank brohans

 

[Pip's Invitation]

(I am posting, because he sucks at doing links and such.)

Also because you're not currently debating obscure grammar points in other threads. 

 

[Pip's Invitation]

LOUD AND PROUD!

You just got a promotion with a big raise. It’s beautiful outside. These songs come on the radio. You HAVE to not only sing along, but roll down the windows and belt them out so loud that the people in the car next to you join along. 
 

Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey

Livin’ on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

Celebration - Kool & the Gang

Your Love - The Outfield

You’re down on your luck?  It’s tough . . . Well, don’t stop believin’ . . . . We’re gonna have a good time tonight. . . I just want to use your love TONIIIIIGHT!!!!

Yep, still the Gen-Xer second wedding playlist. 

 

[Pip's Invitation]

i now take music drafts very seriously having done exactly one so can someone change joy to the world to shambala on the spreadsheet for my last pick thank you take that to the bank brohans

Taken to the bank. (that is, done)

 

[krista4]

i now take music drafts very seriously having done exactly one so can someone change joy to the world to shambala on the spreadsheet for my last pick thank you take that to the bank brohans

NO TAKE-BACKS!

(Ok, fine.  Just because you're you.)

 

[krista4]

I have OH's rankings, subject to Tasker's last pick that could knock someone off the podium. 

 

[Yo Mama]

How is the voting going to work?  We ranking 22-1 or just voting for our top pick?

 

[wikkidpissah]

Tasker and i have nothing in common musically, so i'll make my apologies to tunes that juuuust missed the cut:

Aint No Stoppin' Us Now (my walk-on music for over 40 yrs)

I Feel Free

Rebel Yell

I AM the Cool (my freestylin song when i sit in with my BFF's band)

 

[Yo Mama]

Tasker and i have nothing in common musically, so i'll make my apologies to tunes that juuuust missed the cut:

Aint No Stoppin' Us Now (my walk-on music for over 40 yrs)

Was on my short list

 

[krista4]

How is the voting going to work?  We ranking 22-1 or just voting for our top pick?

Top 3.  

 

[Eephus]

I made a playlist of all drafted songs. They're arranged by drafter so if you listen in order while counting to four, you can prepare your ballot.  I had to substitute Canned Heat's "Going Up the Country" and one of the hundreds of identical Jeffersons' theme covers on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IXRcf2xh6tcT04o3oS2on?si=be37c20a664a4526

It's collaborative so you can move your songs around if they're meant to be played in a particular order.

 

[krista4]

I made a playlist of all drafted songs. They're arranged by drafter so if you listen in order while counting to four, you can prepare your ballot.  I had to substitute Canned Heat's "Going Up the Country" and one of the hundreds of identical Jeffersons' theme covers on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IXRcf2xh6tcT04o3oS2on?si=be37c20a664a4526

It's collaborative so you can move your songs around if they're meant to be played in a particular order.

This is incredible!

 

[Eephus]

This is incredible!

It's a Spotify playlist

The missing Tasker song gets to sit between Big Pun and Van Morrison.

 

[CGRdrJoe]

so i’m not in the draft but no queen in the top 22? maybe freddie is not the greatest lead singer ever, blasphemy 

 

[krista4]

It's a Spotify playlist

The missing Tasker song gets to sit between Big Pun and Van Morrison.

I thought it was incredible that you put the time and energy into it.  Apparently not.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Also likely to be the shortest song in the draft at 1:26.

RW says, "hold my beer..."

Round 4

Had a few snipes from my original list of 7 songs. This was my break in case of emergency song.

Ja'Net Dubois- Movin' On Up

Movin' On Up -  2:14

Never trust Spotify.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

so i’m not in the draft but no queen in the top 22? maybe freddie is not the greatest lead singer ever, blasphemy 

Two of us drafted Queen songs.  I picked Headlong, and someone else picked Don't Stop Me Now.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I'm driving along, living my best life.

Feelin' Satisfied  -  Boston

Having established that I am feeling goooood, I kick it into higher gear:

Kick Out the Jams  -  Presidents of the USA

Since the song tells us what to do, we jam.

Kick It Out  -  Heart

And bring it on home doing about 120 mph:

Headlong  -  Queen

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Vote in.

I found some great new songs, and found out the names of some old songs that I never knew.  Awesome.

 

[rockaction]

If anyone is paying attention or still curating (or able to curate), Johnny "Guitar" Watson has his entire album in the Spotify playlist. I'm guessing that's wrong. 

 

[Eephus]

I thought it was incredible that you put the time and energy into it.  Apparently not.

Playlists are less work than spreadsheets

If anyone is paying attention or still curating (or able to curate), Johnny "Guitar" Watson has his entire album in the Spotify playlist. I'm guessing that's wrong. 

Fixed

 

[krista4]

Playlists are less work than spreadsheets

Thank you again for it in any case.    

I’ve received three sets of votes so far…for nine different draft lists.  It’s anybody’s game!

 

[Dr. Octopus]

so i’m not in the draft but no queen in the top 22? maybe freddie is not the greatest lead singer ever, blasphemy 

It wasn’t a draft for the greatest singer ever?

 

[Captain Cranks]

Thank you again for it in any case.    

I’ve received three sets of votes so far…for nine different draft lists.  It’s anybody’s game!

We really need this reaction emoji.  

 

[Captain Cranks]

i now take music drafts very seriously having done exactly one so can someone change joy to the world to shambala on the spreadsheet for my last pick thank you take that to the bank brohans

Uh-oh.  This could get ugly.  

 

[Ilov80s]

More craziness here in Michigan. Someone brought a gun on campus at the HS in the city I live in. They locked down for several hours as police tried to locate the student with the weapon. Not sure if they found him but school is cancelled today and virtual next week. Freaking sucks man.

 

[SWC]

please be safe ilove80s i believe you are an educator correct even if you are not please be safe and take care 

 

[Lehigh98]

I’ve received three sets of votes so far…for nine different draft lists.  It’s anybody’s game!

I think people should have to submit a vote in order to be in the running to win.  Otherwise, it's technically in your best interest not to vote and give other teams more points (that you can't give yourself).

 

[Captain Cranks]

I think people should have to submit a vote in order to be in the running to win.  Otherwise, it's technically in your best interest not to vote and give other teams more points (that you can't give yourself).

If people are doing this kind of calculus to win a competition for charity, then that person is the suck.  I don't think we have that type of person among us.

 

[Steve Tasker]

4th Round - Gang Starr - "Above the Clouds (feat. Inspectah Deck)"

Sorry for the delay, it's been a long week at work.

 

[Lehigh98]

If people are doing this kind of calculus to win a competition for charity, then that person is the suck.  I don't think we have that type of person among us.

I hope so.  I already voted but the FFA is built on the back of a competitive (?) fantasy football community so who knows?  As with anything, just trying to think of ways to keep it fair to all.

 

[Lehigh98]

4th Round - Gang Starr - "Above the Clouds (feat. Inspectah Deck)"

Sorry for the delay, it's been a long week at work.

Well this changes everything...

 

[Dr. Octopus]

If people are doing this kind of calculus to win a competition for charity, then that person is the suck.  I don't think we have that type of person among us.

Yeah that's a little too calculative for me. I will probably vote - just because it seems like the right thing to do - but my only hesitation is because I just don't know if there's any real way to rank them fairly. I don't really like rap music but why should I penalize people that do?

I'm goin to try and just go with the lists that "fit" best I suppose.

 

[Captain Cranks]

Yeah that's a little too calculative for me. I will probably vote - just because it seems like the right thing to do - but my only hesitation is because I just don't know if there's any real way to rank them fairly. I don't really like rap music but why should I penalize people that do?

I'm goin to try and just go with the lists that "fit" best I suppose.

Yeah, I think we're safe by working with the honor system.  The only reason I don't want to force people to vote is because the process does take some time and some may not have it to spend. 

That said, I would strongly encourage everyone who did draft to vote since, as Lehigh mentioned, it could impact the overall results in your favor if you don't.     

ETA - I've got my own list down to 7 and will give them a thorough soup to nuts listen today before voting.