Favorite 31 Songs by US Artists According to a Bunch of Middle-Aged Dummies (4 Viewers)

[krista4]

Almost positive that my song is the anchor of that math problem.

Here's a hint for you guys.

 

[Doug B]

Well done! I really didn't expect anyone to try, and I'm impressed! But only one of four correct.

Also, Bryan Adams is ineligible (Canadian).

By the way, before anyone tries too hard on this (maybe too late for AAABatteries), no one is going to get this right. I'm blown away that AAA put together something with that total, though.

Spoiler

“1999”

“50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”

“Edge of Seventeen” by Stevie Nicks OR “At 17” by Janis Ian.

“57 Channels And Nothin’ On” by Bruce Springsteen

Can’t be it because we know only one from AAA’s list was correct. But it’s another way to get 2,123.

 

[krista4]

Well done! I really didn't expect anyone to try, and I'm impressed! But only one of four correct.

Also, Bryan Adams is ineligible (Canadian).

By the way, before anyone tries too hard on this (maybe too late for AAABatteries), no one is going to get this right. I'm blown away that AAA put together something with that total, though.

Spoiler

“1999”

“50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”

“Edge of Seventeen” by Stevie Nicks OR “At 17” by Janis Ian.

“57 Channels And Nothin’ On” by Bruce Springsteen

Can’t be it because we know only one from AAA’s list was correct. But it’s another way to get 2,123.

Love it. I'm legit impressed at you guys putting these together. I never would have tried!

 

[Doug B]

I’ll bet this is pretty close:

Spoiler

“1999”
“100 Years”, Five for Fighting
“Edge of Seventeen” OR “At 17”
“Seven Nation Army” (again)

 

[simey]

Almost positive that my song is the anchor of that math problem.

Here's a hint for you guys.

My guess for his song is

Spoiler

Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out On Broadway)

 

[Doug B]

Almost positive that my song is the anchor of that math problem.

Here's a hint for you guys.

My guess for his song is

Spoiler

Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out On Broadway)

With that, you’d need only:

Spoiler

“100 Years” by Five for Fighting
“Take Five” (AAA’s one correct guess”
“One” by Three Dog Night or any of the other bajillion songs with “one” in the title.

 

[krista4]

You guys have two right now.

 

[Doug B]

You guys have two right now.

Spoiler

“Miami 2017”
“99 Problems” by Jay-Z
“Take Five”
Any of a bajillion songs with “two” in the title

 

[krista4]

You guys have two right now.

Spoiler

“Miami 2017”
“99 Problems” by Jay-Z
“Take Five”
Any of a bajillion songs with “two” in the title

Unbelievable. Yes! You have three, and the one with "2" in the title isn't one I expect anyone to get (other than the person who chose it, and her dad).

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

You guys have two right now.

I love number puzzles.

Spoiler

1999
Hey 19
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
I Can't Drive 55

After Doug's guess, never mind.

 

[krista4]

I love number puzzles, too, but didn't expect anyone else to. This is awesome!

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

I love number puzzles, too, but didn't expect anyone else to. This is awesome!

Number puzzles mixed with music nerdiness is even better!

 

[krista4]

I love number puzzles, too, but didn't expect anyone else to. This is awesome!

Number puzzles mixed with music nerdiness is even better!

The best.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

You guys have two right now.

Spoiler

“Miami 2017”
“99 Problems” by Jay-Z
“Take Five”
Any of a bajillion songs with “two” in the title

Unbelievable. Yes! You have three, and the one with "2" in the title isn't one I expect anyone to get (other than the person who chose it, and her dad).

OK. So, with those clues, I suspect it's an @ditkaburgers song selection. That narrows it down to several hundred thousand with 2 in the title.

 

[Zegras11]

shuke:

Surrender - Cheap Trick

This song made my first cut, but not my last so I'm glad it got listed.

Saw them right after graduating HS, 8/28/1977, at the LA Forum.

KISS was the main feature. One of my four HS roommates really liked KISS a lot. He had tickets in Row 39. So I went. Never was a KISS fan. Cheap Trick was much, much better.

Have seen them twice in the last few years at the Idaho state fair - Cost $7. LOL

 

[simey]

the one with "2" in the title isn't one I expect anyone to get (other than the person who chose it, and her dad).

I'll guess

Spoiler

Smoke Two Joints

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Given an earlier clue you gave us, I'll guess

Spoiler

Two Of Us - Aimee Mann

Plus Doug's other 3 songs

 

[krista4]

You guys have two right now.

Spoiler

“Miami 2017”
“99 Problems” by Jay-Z
“Take Five”
Any of a bajillion songs with “two” in the title

Unbelievable. Yes! You have three, and the one with "2" in the title isn't one I expect anyone to get (other than the person who chose it, and her dad).

OK. So, with those clues, I suspect it's an @ditkaburgers song selection. That narrows it down to several hundred thousand with 2 in the title.

Given an earlier clue you gave us, I'll guess

Spoiler

Two Of Us - Aimee Mann

Plus Doug's other 3 songs

I realized once we got to "two" that this might mislead. I'm not surprised you went with this given that clue, but you're right that it's ditkaburgers who selected it, and this is probably not her jam.

simey, yours isn't correct, either. Again, only a billion to choose from!

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

You guys have two right now.

Spoiler

“Miami 2017”
“99 Problems” by Jay-Z
“Take Five”
Any of a bajillion songs with “two” in the title

Unbelievable. Yes! You have three, and the one with "2" in the title isn't one I expect anyone to get (other than the person who chose it, and her dad).

OK. So, with those clues, I suspect it's an @ditkaburgers song selection. That narrows it down to several hundred thousand with 2 in the title.

Given an earlier clue you gave us, I'll guess

Spoiler

Two Of Us - Aimee Mann

Plus Doug's other 3 songs

I realized once we got to "two" that this might mislead. I'm not surprised you went with this given that clue, but you're right that it's ditkaburgers who selected it, and this is probably not her jam.

simey, yours isn't correct, either. Again, only a billion to choose from!

Yeah, Aimee Mann didn't seem to fit her selections so far. But "The Beatles?" clue was too hard to pass up.

 

[krista4]

You guys have two right now.

Spoiler

“Miami 2017”
“99 Problems” by Jay-Z
“Take Five”
Any of a bajillion songs with “two” in the title

Unbelievable. Yes! You have three, and the one with "2" in the title isn't one I expect anyone to get (other than the person who chose it, and her dad).

OK. So, with those clues, I suspect it's an @ditkaburgers song selection. That narrows it down to several hundred thousand with 2 in the title.

Given an earlier clue you gave us, I'll guess

Spoiler

Two Of Us - Aimee Mann

Plus Doug's other 3 songs

I realized once we got to "two" that this might mislead. I'm not surprised you went with this given that clue, but you're right that it's ditkaburgers who selected it, and this is probably not her jam.

simey, yours isn't correct, either. Again, only a billion to choose from!

Yeah, Aimee Mann didn't seem to fit her selections so far. But "The Beatles?" clue was too hard to pass up.

Well, and she really does have varied and interesting taste!

 

[rockaction]

This is utterly fascinating that you guys got three songs from that open-ended clue.

Holy smoke.

 

[krista4]

This is utterly fascinating that you guys got three songs from that open-ended clue.

Holy smoke.

Right?

AAA broke it open by getting Take Five. Then I gave a clue that simey picked up on knowing Yankee is the biggest Billy Joel fan around (though I personally still would not have gotten it from that). Then Doug smartly backed into the 99. Crazy!

 

[krista4]

Now we just need Marco to bring it home by pulling a 2 song out of nowhere! He can do it…I know he’s a better guesser than I.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Now we just need Marco to bring it home by pulling a 2 song out of nowhere! He can do it…I know he’s a better guesser than I.

My last guess....

Nowhere2go - Earl Sweatshirt

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Now we just need Marco to bring it home by pulling a 2 song out of nowhere! He can do it…I know he’s a better guesser than I.

It Takes Two - Rob Bass and DJ EZ Rock

 

[krista4]

Now we just need Marco to bring it home by pulling a 2 song out of nowhere! He can do it…I know he’s a better guesser than I.

This post was a clue. I have no idea if the song is well known enough for the clue to work, though.

 

[AAABatteries]

Nowhere 2 Run - Grind2Hard Osh'a

 

[krista4]

Number 18:


krista4:

Strawberry Fields Forever – Richie Havens


Just Win Baby:

What’s Going On (1971), from What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye


simey:

Oh Girl - The Chi-Lites


scorchy:

Waiting Room – Fugazi


neal cassady:

Simple Twist of Fate - Bob Dylan


Uruk-Hai:

Luckenbach Texas - Waylon Jennings


Yankee23Fan:

Miami 2017 - Billy Joel


Manster:

Reach Down - Temple of the Dog


shuke:

Reelin' in the Years - Steely Dan


rockaction:

Take Five - Dave Brubeck Quartet


Mrs. Rannous:

Real Wild Child - Iggy Pop


New Binky the Doormat:

Bernadette – Four Tops


Pip’s Invitation:

Aja - Steely Dan


Dr. Octopus:

Dixie Chicken – Little Feat


Val Rannous:

Crazy on You - Heart


Chaz McNulty:

Glory Days - Bruce Springsteen


Don Quixote:

Tutti Frutti - Little Richard


Sullie:

Damn Good - David Lee Roth


jwb:

Keep it Comin’ Love – KC and the Sunshine Band


DrIanMalcolm:

No Diggity, Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre and Queen Pen


Hawks64:

Mardi Gras - Dierks Bentley, Trombone Shorty


MAC_32:

99 Problems – Jay-Z


falguy:

The World I Know - Collective Soul


simsarge:

Love Child - Diana Ross & The Supremes


worrierking:

If You Don't Love Me (I'll Kill Myself) - Pete Droge


Eephus:

Could It Be I'm Falling in Love - The Spinners


Hov34:

Unbelievers - Vampire Weekend


ditkaburgers:

I 2 I - Tevin Campbell


AAABatteries:

You Can't Hurry Love - Supremes


landryshat:

Cure For Pain - Morphine


Zegras11:

Operator – Jim Croce


Ilov80s:

Jolene - Dolly Parton


Oliver Humanzee:

Red-Headed Stranger - Willie Nelson


The Dreaded Marco:

My Autumn's Done Come - Lee Hazlewood


Doug B:

Love Alive - Heart


KarmaPolice:

Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) - Deftones

 

[krista4]

Now we just need Marco to bring it home by pulling a 2 song out of nowhere! He can do it…I know he’s a better guesser than I.

If the song - "I 2 I" by Tevin Campbell - were well known, I thought the weird structure of my post above, along with the out-of-nowhere comment, might help.

 

[krista4]

Answers:

• One has had two prior selections and will have two brand-new songs join the mix. (The Supremes – You Can’t Hurry Love, Love Child)
• One has had one prior selection and will have two brand-new songs join the mix. (Heart - Crazy on You, Love Alive)

The third double-up is the most painful one for me yet, but I'm steeling myself for it. (Steely Dan - Aja, Reelin’ in the Years)

In addition to these, we will have:

• A song that name-drops another artist that is also selected in this round. (Luckenbach Texas – names Willie Nelson)
• The Beatles? (Strawberry Fields Forever – Richie Havens)
• Math! Solve for song titles represented by w, x, y, and z: w + x + y + z = 2,123 (Miami 2017 + Take Five + 99 Problems + I 2 I)

 

[jwb]

I don't make fun of anyone for not having heard a song; I have some huge blind spots in my own listening experience, too.

I'm sure we all do. Heh, I got chided for not knowing that White Stripes song (or prettymuch their entire catalog) Then I see on Spotify it has over a billion plays.... yowza, I am late to the party.

It's a fantastic song of course, but then I dive in deeper and find a lot I like, and it's basically "ok, here's something I wish I paid attention to years ago but I'm at least happy I'm getting to it now". Kinda like when I "discovered" the Pixies years after the fact. That's one reason I like these threads.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

I love this playlist. And I say that while also admitting this has the most songs I don't know/ don't know that well but still..... fun.

 

[krista4]

My selection of Richie Havens' cover of "Strawberry Fields Forever" isn't intended to cheat to get a Beatles song in here. What I wanted was to honor Richie Havens. He was introduced at his iconic Woodstock performance with, "Ladies and gentlemen, one of the most beautiful men in the whole world," and I understand why they said that. There was something about this man, something transcendent and sublime. Listening to him makes me feel electrified yet somehow extremely calm. Exuberant.

Unrelated to his music, I think this piece from NPR gives a beautiful look into this beautiful man.

I considered taking High Flying Bird or Freedom, but if I were only to hear him perform one song again for the rest of my life, it would be this one.

(Hawks, please be sure to use the version I linked, live at the Cellar Door. Thanks.)

 

[krista4]

I love this playlist. And I say that while also admitting this has the most songs I don't know/ don't know that well but still..... fun.

We're getting to a point where I can't choose favorites in these rounds. There are just too many. Also have a lot in this round that I don't know, and I'm looking forward to listening!

 

[krista4]

Shout-out to @Sullie for working the Sammy Hagar/David Lee Roth combo into the last two rounds. Take that, pernickety rules that made Van Halen ineligible!

 

[MAC_32]

KarmaPolice:

Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) - Deftones

Isn't gonna be for everyone and those new to this song should listen to the above first, but I LOVE the acoustic version - hauntingly beautiful.

 

[Sullie]

Shout-out to @Sullie for working the Sammy Hagar/David Lee Roth combo into the last two rounds. Take that, pernickety rules that made Van Halen ineligible!

Was I that obvious about it?

 

[DrIanMalcolm]

New Binky the Doormat:

Bernadette – Four Tops

You'd be hard-pressed to find too many singers who poured more of their heart into a song than Levi Stubbs. This is a nice choice; it was on my short list (not the last 5), but thought about it a lot. Glad to see it made the list.

 

[falguy]

Spreadsheet updated to include Round 18

 

[Hawks64]

Number 18:


krista4:

Strawberry Fields Forever – Richie Havens


Just Win Baby:

What’s Going On (1971), from What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye


simey:

Oh Girl - The Chi-Lites


scorchy:

Waiting Room – Fugazi


neal cassady:

Simple Twist of Fate - Bob Dylan


Uruk-Hai:

Luckenbach Texas - Waylon Jennings


Yankee23Fan:

Miami 2017 - Billy Joel


Manster:

Reach Down - Temple of the Dog


shuke:

Reelin' in the Years - Steely Dan


rockaction:

Take Five - Dave Brubeck Quartet


Mrs. Rannous:

Real Wild Child - Iggy Pop


New Binky the Doormat:

Bernadette – Four Tops


Pip’s Invitation:

Aja - Steely Dan


Dr. Octopus:

Dixie Chicken – Little Feat


Val Rannous:

Crazy on You - Heart


Chaz McNulty:

Glory Days - Bruce Springsteen


Don Quixote:

Tutti Frutti - Little Richard


Sullie:

Damn Good - David Lee Roth


jwb:

Keep it Comin’ Love – KC and the Sunshine Band


DrIanMalcolm:

No Diggity, Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre and Queen Pen


Hawks64:

Mardi Gras - Dierks Bentley, Trombone Shorty


MAC_32:

99 Problems – Jay-Z


falguy:

The World I Know - Collective Soul


simsarge:

Love Child - Diana Ross & The Supremes


worrierking:

If You Don't Love Me (I'll Kill Myself) - Pete Droge


Eephus:

Could It Be I'm Falling in Love - The Spinners


Hov34:

Unbelievers - Vampire Weekend


ditkaburgers:

I 2 I - Tevin Campbell


AAABatteries:

You Can't Hurry Love - Supremes


landryshat:

Cure For Pain - Morphine


Zegras11:

Operator – Jim Croce


Ilov80s:

Jolene - Dolly Parton


Oliver Humanzee:

Red-Headed Stranger - Willie Nelson


The Dreaded Marco:

My Autumn's Done Come - Lee Hazlewood


Doug B:

Love Alive - Heart


KarmaPolice:

Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) - Deftones

Today's list and are you trying to mess with me by posting the list so early today?

 

[Hawks64]

My selection of Richie Havens' cover of "Strawberry Fields Forever" isn't intended to cheat to get a Beatles song in here. What I wanted was to honor Richie Havens. He was introduced at his iconic Woodstock performance with, "Ladies and gentlemen, one of the most beautiful men in the whole world," and I understand why they said that. There was something about this man, something transcendent and sublime. Listening to him makes me feel electrified yet somehow extremely calm. Exuberant.

Unrelated to his music, I think this piece from NPR gives a beautiful look into this beautiful man.

I considered taking High Flying Bird or Freedom, but if I were only to hear him perform one song again for the rest of my life, it would be this one.

(Hawks, please be sure to use the version I linked, live at the Cellar Door. Thanks.)

Thanks for letting me know as I tend to grab the studio versions versus live versions.

 

[MAC_32]

Round 19 commentary:

*My Favorite Things would be a great 4-5 minute instrumental - 13:44 is excessive (says the guy that only listens to Tool **HYPOCRITE**)
*Generally I listen to Soundgarden the least among the early 90's Seattle bands, but Loud Love is certainly one exception - great add
*Mother Blues was the best new to me, by quite a bit
*This isn't a criticism of the pick as saying a song isn't a top 20 Bruce song for me is just a testament to his catalog, but while it's the case I love the Brilliant Disguise pick. Mid-late 80's Bruce mostly lost me, but this was an exception.

 

[MAC_32]

MAC_32:

99 Problems – Jay-Z

After the 20's were littered with contrarian MAC picks I guess I thought it was important to start the teens with some classic Frank Sinatra and one of the best rap songs ever made. More contrarian to come though...

 

[neal cassady]

Round 19 commentary:

*My Favorite Things would be a great 4-5 minute instrumental - 13:44 is excessive (says the guy that only listens to Tool **HYPOCRITE**)
*Generally I listen to Soundgarden the least among the early 90's Seattle bands, but Loud Love is certainly one exception - great add
*Mother Blues was the best new to me, by quite a bit
*This isn't a criticism of the pick as saying a song isn't a top 20 Bruce song for me is just a testament to his catalog, but while it's the case I love the Brilliant Disguise pick. Mid-late 80's Bruce mostly lost me, but this was an exception.

Ask and you shall receive..

My Favorite Things, Pt. 1 - Single Version

John Coltrane · Song · 1961

open.spotify.com

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Number 18:





worrierking:

If You Don't Love Me (I'll Kill Myself) - Pete Droge



landryshat:

Cure For Pain - Morphine

Didn't expect to see Pete in here. Good pick, love this guy.

Nice to see Morphine on here. I know how popular the sax is with this group.

 

[Tau837]

My top 5 from round 18 excluding my own choice:

• @Val Rannous : Crazy on You - Heart
• @MAC_32 : 99 Problems – Jay-Z
• @falguy : The World I Know - Collective Soul
• @Yankee23Fan : Miami 2017 - Billy Joel
• @Sullie : Damn Good - David Lee Roth

There are a lot I don't know in this round. On business travel this week, so look forward to listening when I can.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Didn't expect to see Pete in here. Good pick, love this guy.

I’m a big Pete Droge fan as well. Considered a few of his songs and also one from his time in The Thorns.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

My selection of Richie Havens' cover of "Strawberry Fields Forever" isn't intended to cheat to get a Beatles song in here. What I wanted was to honor Richie Havens. He was introduced at his iconic Woodstock performance with, "Ladies and gentlemen, one of the most beautiful men in the whole world," and I understand why they said that. There was something about this man, something transcendent and sublime. Listening to him makes me feel electrified yet somehow extremely calm. Exuberant.

Unrelated to his music, I think this piece from NPR gives a beautiful look into this beautiful man.

I considered taking High Flying Bird or Freedom, but if I were only to hear him perform one song again for the rest of my life, it would be this one.

(Hawks, please be sure to use the version I linked, live at the Cellar Door. Thanks.)

I figured if a Havens-Beatles thing was gonna appear, it would be his version of Here Comes the Sun, which I believe was his biggest hit.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Number 18:


krista4:

Strawberry Fields Forever – Richie Havens


Just Win Baby:

What’s Going On (1971), from What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye


simey:

Oh Girl - The Chi-Lites


scorchy:

Waiting Room – Fugazi


neal cassady:

Simple Twist of Fate - Bob Dylan


Uruk-Hai:

Luckenbach Texas - Waylon Jennings


Yankee23Fan:

Miami 2017 - Billy Joel


Manster:

Reach Down - Temple of the Dog


shuke:

Reelin' in the Years - Steely Dan


rockaction:

Take Five - Dave Brubeck Quartet


Mrs. Rannous:

Real Wild Child - Iggy Pop


New Binky the Doormat:

Bernadette – Four Tops


Pip’s Invitation:

Aja - Steely Dan


Dr. Octopus:

Dixie Chicken – Little Feat


Val Rannous:

Crazy on You - Heart


Chaz McNulty:

Glory Days - Bruce Springsteen


Don Quixote:

Tutti Frutti - Little Richard


Sullie:

Damn Good - David Lee Roth


jwb:

Keep it Comin’ Love – KC and the Sunshine Band


DrIanMalcolm:

No Diggity, Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre and Queen Pen


Hawks64:

Mardi Gras - Dierks Bentley, Trombone Shorty


MAC_32:

99 Problems – Jay-Z


falguy:

The World I Know - Collective Soul


simsarge:

Love Child - Diana Ross & The Supremes


worrierking:

If You Don't Love Me (I'll Kill Myself) - Pete Droge


Eephus:

Could It Be I'm Falling in Love - The Spinners


Hov34:

Unbelievers - Vampire Weekend


ditkaburgers:

I 2 I - Tevin Campbell


AAABatteries:

You Can't Hurry Love - Supremes


landryshat:

Cure For Pain - Morphine


Zegras11:

Operator – Jim Croce


Ilov80s:

Jolene - Dolly Parton


Oliver Humanzee:

Red-Headed Stranger - Willie Nelson


The Dreaded Marco:

My Autumn's Done Come - Lee Hazlewood


Doug B:

Love Alive - Heart


KarmaPolice:

Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) - Deftones

Today's list and are you trying to mess with me by posting the list so early today?

Krista asked for this version to make the playlist.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

My selection of Richie Havens' cover of "Strawberry Fields Forever" isn't intended to cheat to get a Beatles song in here. What I wanted was to honor Richie Havens. He was introduced at his iconic Woodstock performance with, "Ladies and gentlemen, one of the most beautiful men in the whole world," and I understand why they said that. There was something about this man, something transcendent and sublime. Listening to him makes me feel electrified yet somehow extremely calm. Exuberant.

Unrelated to his music, I think this piece from NPR gives a beautiful look into this beautiful man.

I considered taking High Flying Bird or Freedom, but if I were only to hear him perform one song again for the rest of my life, it would be this one.

(Hawks, please be sure to use the version I linked, live at the Cellar Door. Thanks.)

I saw him in the Supermarket a few times in Jersey City when we both lived there. It’s an odd experience to see a legend pushing a shopping cart around looking at apples.