This one was fun. Are you a Leeds fan? Apparently this guy played for Manchester United in the 80s (I'm a fan). Buut, Ferguson wrote, "I decided this man could not be trusted an inch – I would not want to expose my back to him in a hurry" about him in his autobiography, so, I'm a little conflicted..
Yes, it's very much in tune with the Deaner side of things -- though Ween's version is sung by bassist Dave Dreiwitz. This video from 2008 was posted by one of my friends.I'm gonna have to check that version out......Having listened to the Deaner album, which I thought was pretty damn good, I feel like that's more his style?They're not a band I listen to much but Ace of Spades is monstrous. Bonus points for being covered by Ween in their live sets occasionally.I counted 17 songs/artists I'd never heard of in the opening round. There are several others I recognize the artist name, but don't know if I've ever heard the song. Looks like I'm gonna hear a lot of new music right away.
I don't expect a lot of you to be into Motorhead. Hell, I don't even listen to their music all that often. My selection was more of a nod to a pioneering, sneering, hard living, working class, rock and roll band. Lemmy Kilmister didn't give a ****. He was the epitome of the rock and roll lifestyle. Motorhead is now an institution. They're music, persona, and influence live on through countless other bands. I think Ace of Spades sums them up nicely. Its fast, aggressive, gritty.....it takes your woman, steals your bottle, and kicks your teeth in.
This one was fun. Are you a Leeds fan? Apparently this guy played for Manchester United in the 80s (I'm a fan). Buut, Ferguson wrote, "I decided this man could not be trusted an inch – I would not want to expose my back to him in a hurry" about him in his autobiography, so, I'm a little conflicted..
Connected - Stereo MC's @Sullie
Mama Used To Say - Junior @Doug B (Very suprised to see this was from 2012, had an early 80s Gap Band groove)
Yes. They are an incredible live band and they are touring again.@Pip's Invitation I just watched a YouTube of Ween doing Ace of Spades......it's official, Ween is on my wish list to see live. It looks like they are back together, right?
Why is Spotify giving me an ad for generic Viagra?
I'm a middle-aged dummy, not an old dummy!
Yeah, the song seems to be pretty clearly about his time at Leeds.This one was fun. Are you a Leeds fan? Apparently this guy played for Manchester United in the 80s (I'm a fan). Buut, Ferguson wrote, "I decided this man could not be trusted an inch – I would not want to expose my back to him in a hurry" about him in his autobiography, so, I'm a little conflicted..
He played for Leeds United as well and managed the Scottish national team for five futile years.
Still slapsConnected - Stereo MC's @Sullie
ditkaburgers used to sing along to the chorus when she was a toddler accompanied by a little dance where she pointed left and right at the appropriate times.
You could have listened to the GP4 prog playlist, and then you would have already heard my 22-minute monstrosity.Hoping to hit song #2 before the NFL pregame starts.
You could have listened to the GP4 prog playlist,
Mama Used To Say - Junior @Doug B (Very suprised to see this was from 2012, had an early 80s Gap Band groove)
First instance in the proper countdown where I didn't recognize the title or artist but knew the song once I heard it.
Songs I was not familiar with:
I'm In Love With A German Film Star - The Passions @Andy Dufresne (Wow, this was great sad I missed this in my youth - it really moved me)
Where did it land on rockaction's list of 100 punk songs?
If I'm being honest, when I started putting my list together this song wasn't on my radar. For I guess obvious reasons, it's not something I listen to often although after thinking through this writeup maybe I should.
I mentioned in the American songs thread that my family are huge Disney fans - the parks, the movies, etc. Mary Poppins is my favorite Disney movie. I watched it as a kid with my mother, I can remember her singing the songs. I've watched it with my kids over the years. We ate at the Disney breakfast where Mary comes to your table. We've toured around the UK at Epcot and gotten pictures with Mary and Bert. And we also loved Saving Mr. Banks which is the story of how Walt made Mary Poppins. Mary Poppins is a little dated and a little sappy, but we still enjoy it and I look forward to one day watching with my (not yet existing) grandchildren.
But that's not why I included it in my list. The brilliant Sherman Brothers wrote what is said to be Walt's favorite song. The soundtrack is one of the most famous of all time, but this song seldom gets attention. This simple song tells some of the greatest life lessons I've ever heard:
This song makes we want to be a better person. I always fall short, but I strive to be like the bird lady. When Mr. Banks is walking to the bank and thinks of her you can see him realizing all the mistakes he's made. I have to admit I cry every time I hear this song - it's hauntingly beautiful and somber.
- Be kind.
- Be charitable.
- Be generous.
- Be empathetic.
- Be humble.
Feed the Birds
Walt Disney's Favorite Song
Feed the birds from Saving Mr.Banks
I still think Spinal Tap is based largely on Status Quo, and this song is the model for Listen to the Flower People.
Thank you so much for this one. My youngest daughter played the bird lady in a grade 5 play and actually sang this song. It was a forgotten memory. You made my day.
If I'm being honest, when I started putting my list together this song wasn't on my radar. For I guess obvious reasons, it's not something I listen to often although after thinking through this writeup maybe I should.
I mentioned in the American songs thread that my family are huge Disney fans - the parks, the movies, etc. Mary Poppins is my favorite Disney movie. I watched it as a kid with my mother, I can remember her singing the songs. I've watched it with my kids over the years. We ate at the Disney breakfast where Mary comes to your table. We've toured around the UK at Epcot and gotten pictures with Mary and Bert. And we also loved Saving Mr. Banks which is the story of how Walt made Mary Poppins. Mary Poppins is a little dated and a little sappy, but we still enjoy it and I look forward to one day watching with my (not yet existing) grandchildren.
But that's not why I included it in my list. The brilliant Sherman Brothers wrote what is said to be Walt's favorite song. The soundtrack is one of the most famous of all time, but this song seldom gets attention. This simple song tells some of the greatest life lessons I've ever heard:
This song makes we want to be a better person. I always fall short, but I strive to be like the bird lady. When Mr. Banks is walking to the bank and thinks of her you can see him realizing all the mistakes he's made. I have to admit I cry every time I hear this song - it's hauntingly beautiful and somber.
- Be kind.
- Be charitable.
- Be generous.
- Be empathetic.
- Be humble.
Feed the Birds
Walt Disney's Favorite Song
Feed the birds from Saving Mr.Banks
man i slept way past noonI got up early for this?
Uh.... no@higgins You don't perchance have a framed Asia poster on your wall do you?
This one was fun. Are you a Leeds fan? Apparently this guy played for Manchester United in the 80s (I'm a fan). Buut, Ferguson wrote, "I decided this man could not be trusted an inch – I would not want to expose my back to him in a hurry" about him in his autobiography, so, I'm a little conflicted..
The Hitchers were mostly about drummer Niall Quinn who had a hand in launching The Cranberries when they were The Cranberry Saw Us. They released three nutty albums late 90s maybe early 00s. This pick became their most recognizable song over time because soccer fans keep playing it to this day. The album was called It's All Fun And Games 'Til Someone Loses An Eye, and first single is You Can Only Love Someone So Much But You Can Hate Them All The Way To Hell. The title of that one being the entirety of the lyrics. haha What can I say, this pick makes me happy.
Well since it seems @krista4's reveal has been released (and I'm on my way out), as promised I will list "my idiots" (from the original thread) corresponding song choices each day:
My Idiots #31
Scooter
Oliver’s Army – Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Mrs R did thatWhy is Spotify giving me an ad for generic Viagra?
I'm a middle-aged dummy, not an old dummy!
To combat people switching off songs (basically listening to 49 seconds of each song before some one remembers a song they really want to hear) at out draft, I came up with a playlist concept. Everyone showing up live gives me one band (each year) and I make a playlist with those 12-14 bands with about 8I think now I'm determined to start all of these countdowns with a fun pop song, so after What a Fool Believes, I had to go with Magic for this one.
I hadn't thought about the song a lot until ONJ died just recently, but boy, is that song a banger.
They’re actually all my fraternity brothers so we’ve know each other for 30+ years.It all started here as an off-board exercise by some of Dr. Octopus' meatspace peeps.For us newbs, what means this?
"Rabbit" - sounds like a Ringo song is right! Are we sure Ringo isn't associated with this in any way? I mean this all as a compliment and really liked the song.
"God Put A Smile Upon Your Face" - I saw Coldplay for free back when people gave me free things all the time. Wasn't at all interested in them but was pleasantly surprised at how well their show rocked. I should have listened to more from them. This song was outstanding.
"Oh! Camil" - my favorite so far. I see the comparisons to Dylan, but it sounds more to me like if an Englishman were trying to imitate Dylan who was trying to imitate an Englishman.
Sure it’s only 4 songs so it can be an appetizer for the main event.Well since it seems @krista4's reveal has been released (and I'm on my way out), as promised I will list "my idiots" (from the original thread) corresponding song choices each day:
My Idiots #31
Scooter
Oliver’s Army – Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Look at Scooter, pretending to be hip and cool.
I intended to mention, since you're three hours ahead of me, if you want to post yours in the morning before I've posted ours, I don't see a problem with that.
My dogs heart medication is sildenfil which is a generic viagra. I’m a little older than you but not a target for that otherwise, yet.Why is Spotify giving me an ad for generic Viagra?
Incidentally while listening to the playlist I created a separate playlist where I’m storing new songs that really grabbed my attention
I finished my listen of the new-to-me songs and started a playlist of new-to-mes, which I should have done last time instead of later combing through the thread to find what I'd liked.
Oh wow! I just looked those up as I was typing this and see that the Eephus family scored a hat trick!
What the?Oh, also meant to mention that I had overlooked rock's pick of "Ready Steady Go" in my already-known-and-love list.
Annnnnnnd, I just tried to tag rock and he doesn't even show up as a member anymore. This is not good.
What the?Oh, also meant to mention that I had overlooked rock's pick of "Ready Steady Go" in my already-known-and-love list.
Annnnnnnd, I just tried to tag rock and he doesn't even show up as a member anymore. This is not good.
Back when I still had a family, this movie was very big with us as well. It was probably the second most watched movie with the three of us together, behind only “Milo and Otis”. We even saw the Broadway musical version one Christmas season. It was a very interesting pick.
If I'm being honest, when I started putting my list together this song wasn't on my radar. For I guess obvious reasons, it's not something I listen to often although after thinking through this writeup maybe I should.
I mentioned in the American songs thread that my family are huge Disney fans - the parks, the movies, etc. Mary Poppins is my favorite Disney movie. I watched it as a kid with my mother, I can remember her singing the songs. I've watched it with my kids over the years. We ate at the Disney breakfast where Mary comes to your table. We've toured around the UK at Epcot and gotten pictures with Mary and Bert. And we also loved Saving Mr. Banks which is the story of how Walt made Mary Poppins. Mary Poppins is a little dated and a little sappy, but we still enjoy it and I look forward to one day watching with my (not yet existing) grandchildren.
But that's not why I included it in my list. The brilliant Sherman Brothers wrote what is said to be Walt's favorite song. The soundtrack is one of the most famous of all time, but this song seldom gets attention. This simple song tells some of the greatest life lessons I've ever heard:
This song makes we want to be a better person. I always fall short, but I strive to be like the bird lady. When Mr. Banks is walking to the bank and thinks of her you can see him realizing all the mistakes he's made. I have to admit I cry every time I hear this song - it's hauntingly beautiful and somber.
- Be kind.
- Be charitable.
- Be generous.
- Be empathetic.
- Be humble.
Feed the Birds
Walt Disney's Favorite Song
Feed the birds from Saving Mr.Banks
Still might get Schmidt-canned, so I'll apologize in advance for any absence.
He gets real moody at times. Something must have pissed him off. He’ll be back.What the?Oh, also meant to mention that I had overlooked rock's pick of "Ready Steady Go" in my already-known-and-love list.
Annnnnnnd, I just tried to tag rock and he doesn't even show up as a member anymore. This is not good.