Getcha passports ready - the middle-aged dummies are going to the British Isles! Top 31 song countdown. (3 Viewers)

[Andy Dufresne]

Did I miss that today's list was posted?

 

[KarmaPolice]

Did I miss that today's list was posted?

Yes

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Did I miss that today's list was posted?

Yes

:Rubseyes:

 

[KarmaPolice]

No i dont think so, I was just messing with you.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

No i dont think so, I was just messing with you.

Why I oughta...

 

[krista4]

Nineteen-Point Selections:


Pip’s Invitation:

London Calling - The Clash
(duplicate – fourth vote)


New Binky the Doormat:

Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones
(duplicate – third vote)


worrierking:

I Found That Essence Rare - Gang of Four
(new song)


titusbramble:

Dreamy Days - Roots Manuva
(new artist)


simey:

Baby Blue – Badfinger
(duplicate – third vote)


Just Win Baby:

In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
(new song)


Don Quixote:

Anarchy In The UK - Sex Pistols
(new song)


MAC_32:

The Rocky Road To Dublin - The Dubliners
(new song)


timschochet:

Everything Counts - Depeche Mode
(new song)


Yankee23Fan:

Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding - Elton John
(new song but see below)


Hawks64:

War Pigs/Luke’s Wall – Black Sabbath
(duplicate – fifth vote)


jwb:

Still Of The Night – Whitesnake
(duplicate – second vote)


DrIanMalcolm:

Oliver's Army - Elvis Costello
(new song)


Dr. Octopus:

Every Picture Tells A Story - Rod Stewart
(duplicate – second vote)


KarmaPolice:

Life On Mars? – David Bowie
(new song)


shuke:

Heart Of The Sunrise – Yes
(duplicate – second vote)


Manster:

Glory Box (live Roseland NYC) - Portishead
(new song)


scorchy:

All Mine – Portishead
(new song)


Sullie:

Billy's Got A Gun - Def Leppard
(new song)


Andy Dufresne:

Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - Elton John
(duplicate – second vote)


Mister CIA:

That Was A Wonderful Remark - Van Morrison
(new song)


Mrs. Rannous:

Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne
(duplicate – second AND third votes today)


higgins:

Coming Up - Paul McCartney
(new song)


The Dreaded Marco:

Madame George - Van Morrison
(new song)


simsarge:

No Frontiers - Mary Black
(new artist)


Mt. Man:

While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles
(duplicate – third vote)


landrys hat:

Safety In Numbers - Heads Hands & Feet
(new artist)


Westerberg:

Care Of Cell 44 - The Zombies
(duplicate – second vote)


Eephus:

Bonny - Prefab Sprout
(new artist)


rockaction:

Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) – The Buzzcocks
(new song)


falguy:

Crazy Train - Ozzy Osborne
(duplicate – second AND third votes today)


Hov34:

Planet Earth - Duran Duran
(new song)


zamboni:

Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding - Elton John
(duplicate – first AND second votes today)


Doug B:

I Go Swimming - Peter Gabriel
(new song)


Ilov80s:

Set Fire To The Rain – Adele
(new song)


Val Rannous:

Superstar (Original JCS Concept Album Version) - Murray Head
(new song)


Chaos34:

Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel
(duplicate – fourth vote)


Chaz McNulty:

Yesterday – The Beatles
(new song)


Zegras11:

Day Tripper - The Beatles
(new song)


AAABatteries:

White Room - Cream
(duplicate – second vote)


Oliver Humanzee:

Five Years - David Bowie
(new song)


Mrs. Eephus:

Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
(new song)


ditkaburgers:

Say Something - Karen Harding
(new artist)


cosjobs:

Blues DeLuxe - Jeff Beck
(new song)


krista4:

There Goes The Fear - Doves
(new song)

 

[AAABatteries]

MAC_32:

The Rocky Road To Dublin - The Dubliners
(new song)

This was in my list and I made a last minute audible to use their Whiskey in the Jar. I like this better from them but wanted to give a nod to Whiskey in the Jar because I'm a huge whiskey nerd.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

higgins:

Coming Up - Paul McCartney
(new song)

Wasn't this the record Lennon heard and thought about how great it was - until he learned it was Paul?

 

[krista4]

krista4:

There Goes The Fear - Doves
(new song)

I am not the only vote for this song, but I am the first, so this song belongs to me! Me me me!!! Mine mine mine!!!

At seven minutes, it might also be my longest song. The anti-Pip. Listen all the way through. It picks up and twists and turns, and every direction is interesting.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

krista4:

There Goes The Fear - Doves
(new song)

I am not the only vote for this song, but I am the first, so this song belongs to me! Me me me!!! Mine mine mine!!!

At seven minutes, it might also be my longest song. The anti-Pip. Listen all the way through. It picks up and twists and turns and every direction is interesting.

Big fan of this song. One of their top 3 for me.

 

[krista4]

higgins:

Coming Up - Paul McCartney
(new song)

Wasn't this the record Lennon heard and thought about how great it was - until he learned it was Paul?

Sort of. The story goes that it came on and he was loving it and then Paul's vocal came in and he said something like "**** a pig, it's Paul!" I'm so happy to see this one selected. McCartney II represent!

 

[krista4]

higgins:

Coming Up - Paul McCartney
(new song)

Wasn't this the record Lennon heard and thought about how great it was - until he learned it was Paul?

Sort of. The story goes that it came on and he was loving it and then Paul's vocal came in and he said something like "**** a pig, it's Paul!" I'm so happy to see this one selected. McCartney II represent!

Also, @Hawks64 , assuming the live version that @higgins selected isn't on Spotify (it might be - didn't check), I'd suggest using the album version of this song rather than the single. It's a lot wackier.

 

[Doug B]

Val Rannous:

Superstar (Original JCS Concept Album Version) - Murray Head
(new song)

AAaaahhh ... thought I had a great shot at the Ace with "One Night In Bangkok"

EDIT: LOVING the Peter Gabriel triple-up, though

 

[krista4]

Tons of triple-ups today, and two Deja Votes.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

higgins:

Coming Up - Paul McCartney
(new song)

Wasn't this the record Lennon heard and thought about how great it was - until he learned it was Paul?

Sort of. The story goes that it came on and he was loving it and then Paul's vocal came in and he said something like "**** a pig, it's Paul!" I'm so happy to see this one selected. McCartney II represent!

Also, @Hawks64 , assuming the live version that @higgins selected isn't on Spotify (it might be - didn't check), I'd suggest using the album version of this song rather than the single. It's a lot wackier.

The live version is on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ix1999mTT1A3TF6Bywgv5?si=da2RAUvTQPO8q9wEGoTWGw

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

The Enya song turned out not to be new to me, and I always did like that one.

love enya, great to put on a couple enya cds and just cook or relax

 

[Uruk-Hai]

krista4:

There Goes The Fear - Doves
(new song)

I am not the only vote for this song, but I am the first, so this song belongs to me! Me me me!!! Mine mine mine!!!

At seven minutes, it might also be my longest song. The anti-Pip. Listen all the way through. It picks up and twists and turns and every direction is interesting.

Big fan of this song. One of their top 3 for me.

I don't know their whole catalog, but my favorite of known-to-me Doves song hasn't been chosen yet. I'll refrain from posting about so as not to steal anyone's thunder.

 

[AAABatteries]

Hope it's ok to update ACE Award details - I used the spreadsheet and also updated with Murray Head being eliminated. One song is winning with 3 votes. Couple others with 2 votes.

Five votes:
Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve

Four votes:
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Two votes:
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry

One vote:
She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby
Tell Laura I Love Her - Ricky Valance
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum
Cruel To Be Kind - Nick Lowe
Song 2 - Blur
Damaged Goods - Gang of Four
One Night In Bangkok - Murray Head
I Will Wait - Mumford and Sons
Time Of The Season - The Zombies
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears for Fears
Wild Thing - Troggs
Bang A Gong (Get It On) - T. Rex
Freedom '90 - George Michael
You Got Another Thing Coming - Judas Priest

 

[Dr. Octopus]

put on a couple cds

Ok, boomer.

 

[AAABatteries]

thought I had a great shot at the Ace with "One Night In Bangkok"

Would make a great sig.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

thought I had a great shot at the Ace with "One Night In Bangkok"

Would make a great sig.

It would also make a great social media post with no context. This place has its own language.

 

[krista4]

Hope it's ok to update ACE Award details - I used the spreadsheet and also updated with Murray Head being eliminated. One song is winning with 3 votes. Couple others with 2 votes.

Five votes:
Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve

Four votes:
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Two votes:
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry

One vote:
She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby
Tell Laura I Love Her - Ricky Valance
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum
Cruel To Be Kind - Nick Lowe
Song 2 - Blur
Damaged Goods - Gang of Four
One Night In Bangkok - Murray Head
I Will Wait - Mumford and Sons
Time Of The Season - The Zombies
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears for Fears
Wild Thing - Troggs
Bang A Gong (Get It On) - T. Rex
Freedom '90 - George Michael
You Got Another Thing Coming - Judas Priest

Thanks for doing this. Judas Priest and Gang of Four have also been eliminated. Also someone changed theirs and I missed it in my last update. I'll look it up.

 

[krista4]

So here's where it actually stands:

Five votes:
Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve

Four votes:
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Two votes:
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry

One vote:
She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby
6 Underground - Sneaker Pimps
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum
Cruel To Be Kind - Nick Lowe
Song 2 - Blur
Damaged Goods - Gang of Four
One Night In Bangkok - Murray Head
I Will Wait - Mumford and Sons
Time Of The Season - The Zombies
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears for Fears
Wild Thing - Troggs
Bang A Gong (Get It On) - T. Rex
Freedom '90 - George Michael
You Got Another Thing Coming - Judas Priest

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

that corsage my prom date gave me took up half my arm

"it's wrist corsage ...you wear it on your wrist"

 

[Leroy Hoard]

My Hey Nineteens:

In Your Eyes
Everything Counts
Funeral For A Friend/Loves Lies Bleeding
Oliver's Army
Life On Mars?
Ever Fallen In Love
Blues Deluxe

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Pip’s Invitation:

London Calling - The Clash
(duplicate – fourth vote)

Where punk meets arena rock. It's a statement of purpose, a rock AND punk anthem and a fantastic way to open one of the greatest albums ever recorded.

My next two songs are in fact my #1 from each of their respective artists, but I grouped them together for shtick purposes.

 

[krista4]

So here's where it actually stands:

Five votes:
Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve

Four votes:
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Two votes:
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry

One vote:
She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby
6 Underground - Sneaker Pimps
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum
Cruel To Be Kind - Nick Lowe
Song 2 - Blur
Damaged Goods - Gang of Four
One Night In Bangkok - Murray Head
I Will Wait - Mumford and Sons
Time Of The Season - The Zombies
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears for Fears
Wild Thing - Troggs
Bang A Gong (Get It On) - T. Rex
Freedom '90 - George Michael
You Got Another Thing Coming - Judas Priest

And another one of the guesses is going to be eliminated tomorrow.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

put on a couple cds

Ok, boomer.

LOL - ****, I actually thought about that when I typed it.

we actually use spotify most of the time these days ...

 

[falguy]

Spreadsheet has been updated to include up to today's picks.

 

[Doug B]

Spreadsheet has been updated to include up to today's picks.

The new avatar

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Mt. Man:

While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles
(duplicate – third vote)

Chaz McNulty:

Yesterday – The Beatles
(new song)

Zegras11:

Day Tripper - The Beatles
(new song)

Respectively, #2, #80 and #21 on my Beatles rankings.

Just Win Baby:

In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
(new song)

[holds up boom box]

KarmaPolice:

Life On Mars? – David Bowie
(new song)

Believe it or not, Phish has covered this too.

zamboni:

Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding - Elton John
(duplicate – first AND second votes today)

I would not be surprised is this is one of the top-10 songs that hadn't appeared yet.

Oliver Humanzee:

Five Years - David Bowie
(new song)


Mrs. Eephus:

Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
(new song)

I took Five Years about midway through the Bowie song draft I did on another board. Rebel Rebel is my #1 Bowie and I didn't get a chance to draft it because it went first overall and I did not have that pick.

krista4:

There Goes The Fear - Doves
(new song)

Oh, the Catch the Sun people. Let's see if I dig this one as much.

 

[timschochet]

Nice to see some Andrew Lloyd Webber love. I know a lot of people don’t like him but the guy really is genius. Especially the early stuff like JCS and Evita.

 

[Hawks64]

Nineteen-Point Selections:


Pip’s Invitation:

London Calling - The Clash
(duplicate – fourth vote)


New Binky the Doormat:

Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones
(duplicate – third vote)


worrierking:

I Found That Essence Rare - Gang of Four
(new song)


titusbramble:

Dreamy Days - Roots Manuva
(new artist)


simey:

Baby Blue – Badfinger
(duplicate – third vote)


Just Win Baby:

In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
(new song)


Don Quixote:

Anarchy In The UK - Sex Pistols
(new song)


MAC_32:

The Rocky Road To Dublin - The Dubliners
(new song)


timschochet:

Everything Counts - Depeche Mode
(new song)


Yankee23Fan:

Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding - Elton John
(new song but see below)


Hawks64:

War Pigs/Luke’s Wall – Black Sabbath
(duplicate – fifth vote)


jwb:

Still Of The Night – Whitesnake
(duplicate – second vote)


DrIanMalcolm:

Oliver's Army - Elvis Costello
(new song)


Dr. Octopus:

Every Picture Tells A Story - Rod Stewart
(duplicate – second vote)


KarmaPolice:

Life On Mars? – David Bowie
(new song)


shuke:

Heart Of The Sunrise – Yes
(duplicate – second vote)


Manster:

Glory Box (live Roseland NYC) - Portishead
(new song)


scorchy:

All Mine – Portishead
(new song)


Sullie:

Billy's Got A Gun - Def Leppard
(new song)


Andy Dufresne:

Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - Elton John
(duplicate – second vote)


Mister CIA:

That Was A Wonderful Remark - Van Morrison
(new song)


Mrs. Rannous:

Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne
(duplicate – second AND third votes today)


higgins:

Coming Up - Paul McCartney
(new song)


The Dreaded Marco:

Madame George - Van Morrison
(new song)


simsarge:

No Frontiers - Mary Black
(new artist)


Mt. Man:

While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles
(duplicate – third vote)


landrys hat:

Safety In Numbers - Heads Hands & Feet
(new artist)


Westerberg:

Care Of Cell 44 - The Zombies
(duplicate – second vote)


Eephus:

Bonny - Prefab Sprout
(new artist)


rockaction:

Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) – The Buzzcocks
(new song)


falguy:

Crazy Train - Ozzy Osborne
(duplicate – second AND third votes today)


Hov34:

Planet Earth - Duran Duran
(new song)


zamboni:

Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding - Elton John
(duplicate – first AND second votes today)


Doug B:

I Go Swimming - Peter Gabriel
(new song)


Ilov80s:

Set Fire To The Rain – Adele
(new song)


Val Rannous:

Superstar (Original JCS Concept Album Version) - Murray Head
(new song)


Chaos34:

Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel
(duplicate – fourth vote)


Chaz McNulty:

Yesterday – The Beatles
(new song)


Zegras11:

Day Tripper - The Beatles
(new song)


AAABatteries:

White Room - Cream
(duplicate – second vote)


Oliver Humanzee:

Five Years - David Bowie
(new song)


Mrs. Eephus:

Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
(new song)


ditkaburgers:

Say Something - Karen Harding
(new artist)


cosjobs:

Blues DeLuxe - Jeff Beck
(new song)


krista4:

There Goes The Fear - Doves
(new song)

The lucky or unlucky? #13s playlist.

 

[Hawks64]

higgins:

Coming Up - Paul McCartney
(new song)

Wasn't this the record Lennon heard and thought about how great it was - until he learned it was Paul?

Sort of. The story goes that it came on and he was loving it and then Paul's vocal came in and he said something like "**** a pig, it's Paul!" I'm so happy to see this one selected. McCartney II represent!

Also, @Hawks64 , assuming the live version that @higgins selected isn't on Spotify (it might be - didn't check), I'd suggest using the album version of this song rather than the single. It's a lot wackier.

Found a live version...not sure if it's the right version or not. Also, if it's a youtube link I never open the links, just use the first song that pops up.

 

[Doug B]

Found a live version...not sure if it's the right version or not.

The one you found was the single release that went #1 in the U.S. Almost certainly the one @higgins intended.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I love In Your Eyes but... From time to time I hear that rhythmic upper range bell sound a bit too much and find it kinda annoying.

 

[Doug B]

Speaking of live releases ... Peter Gabriel's "I Go Swimming" was an outtake from the Melt sessions that never made the final album. Gabriel frequently played the song concert, however.

The studio version was released once, as a promo single in France (listen here). Tony Levin's live bass work and Gabriel's more centered vocals puts the live version way on top.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Found a live version...not sure if it's the right version or not.

It is - it's the same version I linked before but from his greatest hits album.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Dr. Octopus:

Every Picture Tells A Story - Rod Stewart
(duplicate – second vote)

This song just rocks so hard. It also has some of the most clever lyrics I've come across:

Spent some time feeling inferior
Standing in front of my mirror
Combed my hair in a thousand ways
But I came out looking just the same
Daddy said, son, you better see the world
I wouldn't blame you if you wanted to leave
But remember one thing, don't lose your head
To a woman that'll spend your bread
So I got out, whoo
Paris was a place you could hide away
If you felt you didn't fit in
The French police wouldn't give me no peace
They claimed I was a nasty person
Down along the Left Bank, minding my own, whoo
Was knocked down by a human stampede
Got arrested for inciting a peaceful riot
When all I wanted was a cup of tea
I was accused, whoo
I moved on
Down in Rome, I wasn't getting enough
Of the things that keep a young man alive
My body stunk, but I kept my funk, whoo
At a time when I was right outta luck
Getting desperate, indeed I was, yeah
Looking like a tourist attraction
Oh my dear, I better get out of here
For the Vatican don't give no sanction
I wasn't ready for that, no, no
I moved right out east, yeah
Listen, on the Peeking ferry, I was feelin merry
Sailing on my way back here
I fell in love with a slit-eyed lady
By the light of an eastern moon
Shanghai Lil never used the pill
She claimed that it just ain't natural
She took me up on deck and bit my neck
Oh, people, I was glad I found her
Oh, yes I was glad I found her, woo-hoo
Wait a minute
I firmly believed that I
Didn't need anyone but me
I sincerely thought I was so complete
Look how wrong you can be
The women I've known I wouldn't let tie my shoe
They wouldn't give you the time of day
But the slit-eyed lady knocked me off my feet
God, I was glad I found her
And if they had the words I could tell to you
To help you on the way down the road
I couldn't quote you no Dickens, Shelley or Keats
'Cause it's all been said before
Make the best out of the bad, just laugh it off, ha
You didn't have to come here anyway
So remember, every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Deep down in places you don't like to talk about at parties you BLAST "That's Not My Name" ! You DANCE to " That's Not My Name"!

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Nice to see some Andrew Lloyd Webber love. I know a lot of people don’t like him but the guy really is genius. Especially the early stuff like JCS and Evita.

I have no issues with him. He composed some great songs. There's something to be said for craftmanship. Folks like Webber, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lieber & Stoller, the kids in the Brill Building, Holland-Dozier-Holland, the guys in Grand Funk. Those songs will far outlive us and be loved and covered as long as humans listen to music.

 

[Doug B]

I love In Your Eyes but... From time to time I hear that rhythmic upper range bell sound a bit too much and find it kinda annoying.

What's Youssou N'Dour singing at the end?

Sa bet chi lamp, chi tangaay, sa bet maangi ci biir​

A rough Wolof translation of part of the English lyrics:

Sa bet = Your eyes​

chi lamp = the light in(side).
chi tangaay = the heat in(side)
sa bet = your eyes​

maangi ci biir = deep inside, way inside​

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Nice to see some Andrew Lloyd Webber love. I know a lot of people don’t like him but the guy really is genius. Especially the early stuff like JCS and Evita.

I have no issues with him. He composed some great songs. There's something to be said for craftmanship. Folks like Webber, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lieber & Stoller, the kids in the Brill Building, Holland-Dozier-Holland, the guys in Grand Funk. Those songs will far outlive us and be loved and covered as long as humans listen to music.

Reaction.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

The road to Dublin is indeed rocky - and pretty short when you're allowed to skip songs.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Known-to-me favorites from #13, not including my own pick or Every Picture Tells a Story, which is known to be on my list:

Gimme Shelter -- The Rolling Stones (Binky)
Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding -- Elton John (Yankee23Fan and Zamboni)
Baby Blue -- Badfinger (Simey)
While My Guitar Gently Weeps -- The Beatles (Mt. Man)
Rebel Rebel -- David Bowie (Mrs. Eephus)
Anarchy in the UK -- The Sex Pistols (Don Quixote)
Heart of the Sunrise -- Yes (Shuke)
White Room -- Cream (AAABatteries)
War Pigs -- Black Sabbath (Hawks64)
Day Tripper -- The Beatles (Zegras11)
Life on Mars? -- David Bowie (KarmaPolice)
Oliver's Army -- Elvis Costello (DrIanMalcolm)
Five Years -- David Bowie (OH)
Planet Earth -- Duran Duran (Hov34)
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) -- The Buzzcocks (Rockaction)
Everything Counts -- Depeche Mode (Tim)
Solsbury Hill -- Peter Gabriel (Chaos34)
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me -- Elton John (Andy)

 

[rockaction]

Spreadsheet has been updated to include up to today's picks.

The new avatar.

LOL. That's beautiful.

 

[titusbramble]

Still got three selections still to come which may end up being unused artists, but after today my list gets a lot chalkier, at least in terms of artist if not song selected. #1 in particular is a band I expect to end up in overall top ten but if someone picks my track in question I'll be surprised

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

Dr. Octopus:

Every Picture Tells A Story - Rod Stewart
(duplicate – second vote)

This song just rocks so hard. It also has some of the most clever lyrics I've come across:

Spent some time feeling inferior
Standing in front of my mirror
Combed my hair in a thousand ways
But I came out looking just the same
Daddy said, son, you better see the world
I wouldn't blame you if you wanted to leave
But remember one thing, don't lose your head
To a woman that'll spend your bread
So I got out, whoo
Paris was a place you could hide away
If you felt you didn't fit in
The French police wouldn't give me no peace
They claimed I was a nasty person
Down along the Left Bank, minding my own, whoo
Was knocked down by a human stampede
Got arrested for inciting a peaceful riot
When all I wanted was a cup of tea
I was accused, whoo
I moved on
Down in Rome, I wasn't getting enough
Of the things that keep a young man alive
My body stunk, but I kept my funk, whoo
At a time when I was right outta luck
Getting desperate, indeed I was, yeah
Looking like a tourist attraction
Oh my dear, I better get out of here
For the Vatican don't give no sanction
I wasn't ready for that, no, no
I moved right out east, yeah
Listen, on the Peeking ferry, I was feelin merry
Sailing on my way back here
I fell in love with a slit-eyed lady
By the light of an eastern moon
Shanghai Lil never used the pill
She claimed that it just ain't natural
She took me up on deck and bit my neck
Oh, people, I was glad I found her
Oh, yes I was glad I found her, woo-hoo
Wait a minute
I firmly believed that I
Didn't need anyone but me
I sincerely thought I was so complete
Look how wrong you can be
The women I've known I wouldn't let tie my shoe
They wouldn't give you the time of day
But the slit-eyed lady knocked me off my feet
God, I was glad I found her
And if they had the words I could tell to you
To help you on the way down the road
I couldn't quote you no Dickens, Shelley or Keats
'Cause it's all been said before
Make the best out of the bad, just laugh it off, ha
You didn't have to come here anyway
So remember, every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it, whoo
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it
Every picture tells a story, don't it

...stupid French

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

Nice to see some Andrew Lloyd Webber love. I know a lot of people don’t like him but the guy really is genius. Especially the early stuff like JCS and Evita.

I have no issues with him. He composed some great songs. There's something to be said for craftmanship. Folks like Webber, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lieber & Stoller, the kids in the Brill Building, Holland-Dozier-Holland, the guys in Grand Funk. Those songs will far outlive us and be loved and covered as long as humans listen to music.

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there will be no GFR **** talkin' around here!!

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

very strong list today

as it should be - were getting lower on the countdown!!

(higher ranked ...for those that may be a little confused)