Getcha passports ready - the middle-aged dummies are going to the British Isles! Top 31 song countdown. (2 Viewers)

[Eephus]

I never switched allegiance from the Packers to the 49ers even though I've lived here for two-thirds of my life. I moved to the Bay the week before the Niners' first Super Bowl; if there was ever a time to jump on the bandwagon, that was it.

But there's always a positive energy in a city when a local team is on a run so go Niners I guess

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

I never switched allegiance from the Packers to the 49ers even though I've lived here for two-thirds of my life. I moved to the Bay the week before the Niners' first Super Bowl; if there was ever a time to jump on the bandwagon, that was it.

But there's always a positive energy in a city when a local team is on a run so go Niners I guess

You never shift your childhood sports team allegiances. Never.

Go whoever-is-playing-the-Niners!

 

[Ilov80s]

I never switched allegiance from the Packers to the 49ers even though I've lived here for two-thirds of my life. I moved to the Bay the week before the Niners' first Super Bowl; if there was ever a time to jump on the bandwagon, that was it.

But there's always a positive energy in a city when a local team is on a run so go Niners I guess

I think that is how I would feel if I moved. I would root for the local team because it is fun, good for local business, makes friends happy... but they would never really be my team.

 

[zamboni]

Mrs. Eephus:

Don't Bang The Drum - The Waterboys
(new artist)

The Waterboys and Todd Rundgren would have some battle over the desired usage of drums. @New Binky the Doormat

 

[Eephus]

I never switched allegiance from the Packers to the 49ers even though I've lived here for two-thirds of my life. I moved to the Bay the week before the Niners' first Super Bowl; if there was ever a time to jump on the bandwagon, that was it.

But there's always a positive energy in a city when a local team is on a run so go Niners I guess

I think that is how I would feel if I moved. I would root for the local team because it is fun, good for local business, makes friends happy... but they would never really be my team.

If my usual avatar was up, you could see that I'm a fan of the SF Giants, much more so than I ever was for the Brewers. Baseball seems different because the local team is an every day companion in the summertime. Lower ticket prices (and the fact they never moved to another area code like the Niners) means we've been to a lot more Giants games which is a huge factor in fandom.

 

[Eephus]

Go whoever-is-playing-the-Niners!

I never figured you for a Cowboys fan

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I never switched allegiance from the Packers to the 49ers even though I've lived here for two-thirds of my life. I moved to the Bay the week before the Niners' first Super Bowl; if there was ever a time to jump on the bandwagon, that was it.

But there's always a positive energy in a city when a local team is on a run so go Niners I guess

I think that is how I would feel if I moved. I would root for the local team because it is fun, good for local business, makes friends happy... but they would never really be my team.

If my usual avatar was up, you could see that I'm a fan of the SF Giants, much more so than I ever was for the Brewers. Baseball seems different because the local team is an every day companion in the summertime. Lower ticket prices (and the fact they never moved to another area code like the Niners) means we've been to a lot more Giants games which is a huge factor in fandom.

There was a time I was in that area every summer for a wedding - haven’t been to a game but that Stadium is in such a great location.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Go whoever-is-playing-the-Niners!

I never figured you for a Cowboys fan

Born and raised in Seattle. So today I'm a Cowboys fan.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Next week I'll be an Eagles fan.

 

[krista4]

You never shift your childhood sports team allegiances. Never.

Go whoever-is-playing-the-Niners!

Yeah, I can agree with this. My excuse is that I didn't grow up watching football - it was all baseball and college basketball in my family and where I grew up. We were equidistant to Indianapolis and Cincy, but neither was a big deal where I was.

I kept my baseball (Reds, god help me) and basketball (Indiana Hoosiers), and adopted a hockey team when I moved to Chicago and saw my first non-Olympic hockey ever (though actually the first I ever saw in person was a Canucks/Rangers Stanley Cup final on a work trip to NY!). At that point I also adopted the Bears as my real NFL team, and I just have rotating AFC ones as backups to root for when the Bears are bad, which is nearly always.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Like the Dinosaur Jr. outro there...

 

[Eephus]

Born and raised in Seattle. So today I'm a Cowboys fan.

I never really got into that enemy of my enemy is my friend fandom.

But I still find it hilarious to watch the Vikings collapse every year.

 

[Eephus]

saw my first non-Olympic hockey ever (though actually the first I ever saw in person was a Canucks/Rangers Stanley Cup final on a work trip to NY!).

My first NHL game was at the Montreal Forum. It's a big step down to whatever the arena in San Jose is called these days.

My condolences in advance for the Cincinnati Reds 2023 season.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Born and raised in Seattle. So today I'm a Cowboys fan.

I never really got into that enemy of my enemy is my friend fandom.

But I still find it hilarious to watch the Vikings collapse every year.

Oh, I really don't like the Cowboys either. I just want the Niners to lose every week.

Just like you enjoy those Viking's collapses.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

saw my first non-Olympic hockey ever (though actually the first I ever saw in person was a Canucks/Rangers Stanley Cup final on a work trip to NY!).

My first NHL game was at the Montreal Forum. It's a big step down to whatever the arena in San Jose is called these days.

My condolences in advance for the Cincinnati Reds 2023 season.

I've never seen a hockey game. Apparently Seattle has a decent NHL team this season. They never had one while I was growing up there so I doubt I'll ever really get into it.

 

[Don Quixote]

I never switched allegiance from the Packers to the 49ers even though I've lived here for two-thirds of my life. I moved to the Bay the week before the Niners' first Super Bowl; if there was ever a time to jump on the bandwagon, that was it.

But there's always a positive energy in a city when a local team is on a run so go Niners I guess

You never shift your childhood sports team allegiances. Never.

Go whoever-is-playing-the-Niners!

I grew up in NJ and rooting for the NJ/NY teams (Yankees, Giants, Devils, Nets), but I’ve now been in the DC area for half my life and slowly migrated over to the DC teams (well, except I have not fully adopted the Commanders because eff Dan Snyder).

 

[Chaos34]

Despite spending 90% of my life in Southern California, I am a Cowboys fan. Dad was a bit zealous about them. They lose, he'd get drunk and make me pull weeds, trim the grass around the sprinklers, rake leaves, take out the trash, clean my room. They win, he'd get drunk and grill steaks, play music, dance with mom. I woke up Sunday mornings praying for Dallas to win. I am a Laker and Dodger fan though. I even pull for the Clippers, Angels and Chargers for above reasons. Just makes it more fun to be here when a team is doing great.

 

[krista4]

My condolences in advance for the Cincinnati Reds 2023 season.

I should have said I root for them to the extent I care about baseball. That extent is zero. I also don't care about college basketball but would root for the Hoosiers if I had to cheer for someone.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

I never switched allegiance from the Packers to the 49ers even though I've lived here for two-thirds of my life. I moved to the Bay the week before the Niners' first Super Bowl; if there was ever a time to jump on the bandwagon, that was it.

But there's always a positive energy in a city when a local team is on a run so go Niners I guess

You never shift your childhood sports team allegiances. Never.

Go whoever-is-playing-the-Niners!

I grew up in NJ and rooting for the NJ/NY teams (Yankees, Giants, Devils, Nets), but I’ve now been in the DC area for half my life and slowly migrated over to the DC teams (well, except I have not fully adopted the Commanders because eff Dan Snyder).

Do you root for the DC teams when they play the NJ teams?

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Wow. Maher.

 

[Chaos34]

Criminy this kicker is jinxed.

 

[krista4]

I've never seen a hockey game. Apparently Seattle has a decent NHL team this season. They never had one while I was growing up there so I doubt I'll ever really get into it.

You should see the Kraken if you ever visit. The stadium is fantastic. Got tix for their first game against the Blackhawks (the only sports team I truly and dearly care about) in their inaugural season and had a blast there. It didn't hurt that the Kraken were so bad that the Blackhawks killed them, despite being not-so-great themselves.

I finally adopted an NBA team in 2010, too - the Memphis Grizzlies. Always hated the Bulls while living in Chicago but love the Grizz!

 

[Don Quixote]

I never switched allegiance from the Packers to the 49ers even though I've lived here for two-thirds of my life. I moved to the Bay the week before the Niners' first Super Bowl; if there was ever a time to jump on the bandwagon, that was it.

But there's always a positive energy in a city when a local team is on a run so go Niners I guess

You never shift your childhood sports team allegiances. Never.

Go whoever-is-playing-the-Niners!

I grew up in NJ and rooting for the NJ/NY teams (Yankees, Giants, Devils, Nets), but I’ve now been in the DC area for half my life and slowly migrated over to the DC teams (well, except I have not fully adopted the Commanders because eff Dan Snyder).

Do you root for the DC teams when they play the NJ teams?

Yep - At least root for Caps, Nats, and Wizards in those situations. A bit indifferent when Giants and Commanders face off.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

I've never seen a hockey game. Apparently Seattle has a decent NHL team this season. They never had one while I was growing up there so I doubt I'll ever really get into it.

You should see the Kraken if you ever visit. The stadium is fantastic. Got tix for their first game against the Blackhawks (the only sports team I truly and dearly care about) in their inaugural season and had a blast there. It didn't hurt that the Kraken were so bad that the Blackhawks killed them, despite being not-so-great themselves.

I finally adopted an NBA team in 2010, too - the Memphis Grizzlies. Always hated the Bulls while living in Chicago but love the Grizz!

I’ve heard hockey is a great live experience. I will try to catch a game soon.

 

[KarmaPolice]

0 clue why - probably just gravitated to a great player when I started watching the sport or something, but I am a Penguins, Mariners, and Patriots fan. I am sure I was a bit of a bandwagon fan when I first started watching, but those have been my teams for decades and it won't change now.

Been living in WI since the 2nd grade and couldn't give two craps about the Packers. My dad was in the Air Force, so we moved a bit when I was a wee one, so they all had odd teams they cheered for - my mom was a Dolphins fan, my dad's a Steelers fan.

 

[zamboni]

though actually the first I ever saw in person was a Canucks/Rangers Stanley Cup final on a work trip to NY!).

Best year of my life

 

[KarmaPolice]

I still remember being hella pissed this young punk Brady was taking over for Bledsoe before that first SB.

 

[zamboni]

I still remember being hella pissed this young punk Brady was taking over for Bledsoe before that first SB.

Drew Henson’s backup at Michigan - everyone saw Brady’s ascension coming

 

[Mister CIA]

NFL on point with some of their fade to commercial music. Dinosaur Jr. and My Morning Jacket, to name two I can remember.

 

[krista4]

Great mix today! I've been listening with the game muted, which is an excellent way to watch a game. Didn't realize there were so many terrific songs I already knew on here, plus there were some good new ones. Regarding the thought-they-were-new-to-me songs:

- Turned out I already knew the Leo Sayer, Stranglers and Elastica songs and liked them a lot, but my favorite that I didn't recognize until it played was "Hurdy Gurdy Man" by Donovan. Freaky. Thought at first that my speaker was going out.
- Enjoyed quite a bit the songs from Magazine and The Fall.
- Favorite of the day was...from a female singer! That Kate Rusby song was special, and I'll check out more of her stuff.

 

[cosjobs]

There was a time I was in that area every summer for a wedding - haven’t been to a game but that Stadium is in such a great locatiion.

I prefer smaller stadia for weddings

 

[Westerberg]

WHO DEY

 

[Chaos34]

NFL on point with some of their fade to commercial music. Dinosaur Jr. and My Morning Jacket, to name two I can remember.

I'm still suprised I heard one of my "obscurities" there yesterday. But is some banging quick noise.

 

[krista4]

Does this clock management seem bizarre?

 

[krista4]

Does this clock management seem bizarre?

Well, seems like it worked out for them. My days as an NFL coaching prospect are numbered.

 

[Eephus]

Does this clock management seem bizarre?

Well, seems like it worked out for them. My days as an NFL coaching prospect are numbered.

Guess you'll just have to stick to superheroing.

 

[plinko]

If Andy Reid can do it, anyone can do it

 

[Westerberg]

There was a time in my life when my friends and I were listening to a lot of Donovan. I'll let you guess why. Hurdy Gurdy Man is a favorite.

I didn't know Instant Karma was eligible; it definitely would've made my list.

The xx has a handful of tunes that I love. One of them almost made my list. Not sure why I don't listen to them more.

Regretting not putting a Faces song on my list. Got too cute.

The Bengals actually won.

 

[cosjobs]

Well, seems like it worked out for them. My days as an NFL coaching prospect are numbered.

Can you kick an extra point?

 

[krista4]

I didn't know Instant Karma was eligible; it definitely would've made my list.

I wouldn't have allowed it in this countdown. The song was the same but remixed, even though the crediting on the single was different in the US. The UK version was first and I would have considered the crediting there definitive. Not saying the idiots did it wrong, but just a different ruling than I would have made. So you didn't miss anything!

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I don't really care for Kate Bush's version but do like this version.

And now for something completely different, erstwhile Chicago band The Baltimores doing a cover for the 1998 tribute album, I Wanna Be Kate.

:Oof:

They went to the trouble of remastering that in 2020.

It's like Dr Dimento gone wild.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I don't really care for Kate Bush's version but do like this version.

And now for something completely different, erstwhile Chicago band The Baltimores doing a cover for the 1998 tribute album, I Wanna Be Kate.

:Oof:

They went to the trouble of remastering that in 2020.

It's like Dr Dimento gone wild.

YES! I was thinking it sounded like a Weird Al song.

 

[ditkaburgers]

Mrs. Eephus: Notorious - Duran Duran
Mrs. E's ***official rankings of DD members

ditkaburgers unofficial rankings of DD members

1. Simon
2. Alvin
3. Theodore

Family write-ups for Saturday

Mrs. Eephus: Up The Junction – Squeeze
She told me she loves songs that tell a story and Difford & Tilbrook are masters of the craft. This is a simple tale of boy meets girl, they fall in love and have a baby but the little details and humorous couplets make this song a classic.

@ditkaburgers: Dirty Harry – Gorillaz
I was surprised to see this one make her list but it's a banger. She called me in a tizzy earlier this week a couple days into the countdown thinking she'd have to repick for this song because the rap verse was done by an American. I explained krista's vetting process and all was well.

Eephus: Stay With Me – Faces
It's hard to get more rock 'n roll than a one night stand and this song is pure excitement. Everything works together well, the driving bassline, the crazed Wurlitzer piano and the two guitars ripping in either ear. Rod's hoots and hollers are the icing on the cake. I love how the song just keeps getting wilder and wilder at the end.

I never listened to Faces in high school or college but my first roommate in SF had a few of their albums that we played incessantly. Hope Cathryn is doing well whereever she is.

A little late, but this song became a favorite when I saw the live performance via The Brits back in 2006. I loved the kid's choir and the visuals (at the time I didn't realize Gorillaz used avatars as part of their act). BBC America was a staple in our household growing up and it brought back fond memories of when they actually showed cool stuff instead of neverending loops of Top Gear.

Gorillaz - Dirty Harry (Live BRITs Performance)

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Also, The Gorillaz's new single, Cracker Island, is a bop!

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Music playing systems of any kind that don't know how or can't keep Brain Damage and Eclipse together in one song suck and prove that western civilization still has a long way to go.

 

[timschochet]

Dr. Dimento…that is really a blast from the past…

 

[ditkaburgers]

I never switched allegiance from the Packers to the 49ers even though I've lived here for two-thirds of my life. I moved to the Bay the week before the Niners' first Super Bowl; if there was ever a time to jump on the bandwagon, that was it.

But there's always a positive energy in a city when a local team is on a run so go Niners I guess

Tell them about the time your sister sent you a baby Packers cheerleading outfit and I got the "big man's t-shirt" for the Rose Bowl

 

[falguy]

cosjobs:

Hurdy Gurdy Man - Donovan

First time I heard this was in an episode of Mr. Mercedes. Cool tune used perfectly in the show.

 

[Chaos34]

Well I'm a litte buzzed. Pizza place was out of jalapenos so I substituted habaneros which made beer necessary. Just waiting to find out if I need to do the dishes or play music and dance.

 

[zamboni]

Well I'm a litte buzzed. Pizza place was out of jalapenos so I substituted habaneros which made beer necessary. Just waiting to find out if I need to do the dishes or play music and dance.

May need to spin “Montezuma’s Revenge”

 

[Manster]

@KarmaPolice ......I just got back from camping on the Deschutes, out of cell range since Friday.....Dude, nice call on Budgie!