MAD - Artist - Round 4 - #5's have been posted (9 Viewers)

[Yambag]

25's

Known: Whitney, REM, Pearl Jam

New Likes
Marr: Armatopia
Triumph: Tear the Roof Off
Our Lady Peace: Made of Steel (have made my likes just about every time)
Airborne Toxic Event: Bride & Groom (same as above)

Not too many others stood out so I will mention Neutron by Justin Prime. While not in my wheelhouse, I always look forward to the last song on these playlists!

 

[kupcho1]

When we get to top 10 Id be interested to see what songs we both would have ranked there. Id like to see your list!

Will do. Just remind me in around 65 pages when this round has run its course.

 

[kupcho1]

I know we aren't supposed to say anything negative about songs, but... Tom Petty is one of my top 5 favorite artists of all time... and I think Ryan Star's cover of I Won't Back Down is pretty awful.

I agree. And I liked most of his other selections. That seemed funereal.

That's interesting. People seemed to like it when Iron & Wine (an artist I love) completely ruined Such Great Heights.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

When we get to top 10 Id be interested to see what songs we both would have ranked there. Id like to see your list!

I'll share my top 10 at the end - as stated Rockville is/was my No. 1 song.

The One I Love is at 9.

 

[tuffnutt]

When we get to top 10 Id be interested to see what songs we both would have ranked there. Id like to see your list!

I'll share my top 10 at the end - as stated Rockville is/was my No. 1 song.

The One I Love is at 9.

looking forward to it!

 

[Zegras11]

ord Huron

KarmaPolice

The Man Who Lives Forever The Man Who Lives Forever Lord Huron · Lord Huron - Spotify Session · Song · 2019 open.spotify.com

Really enjoying these guys. They just announced a Boise concert date. Might have to check it out

 

[Zegras11]

and OMG, finally back to normal. Serous jet lag like never before yesterday.

 

[Eephus]

Marr #22 (Solo #8) - Johnny Marr and Maxine Peake - "The Priest" (2017)

Marr has done a bit of movie work over the past decade. The story begins as it does in a lot of Johnny's stories with a phone call out of the blue. He'd never met composer Hans Zimmer before but when Zimmer wrote the soundtrack for Inception, he imagined a guitar like Marr so he decided to reach out directly and ask him to play on the soundtrack. They became fast friends; Zimmer credits Johnny for goading him to taking his scores on the road as a touring performer. Johnny has appeared on three more Zimmer soundtracks which messes with his Spotify metrics because eight of Marr's ten most streamed tracks are from a Spiderman album.

"The Priest" has nothing to do with Zimmer other than using the lessons from soundtrack work. Johnny's collaborator this time out is Manchester actress Maxine Peake. They took the diary of a homeless man from Scotland and set it to music. Marr also directed a video of "The Priest" starring Mollie Windsor. It's an interesting project that sets Marr's composition in the background behind the monologue and image. The guitar steps to the fore briefly in short interludes but as is typical for Johnny's playing it's to compliment rather than dominate.

The Priest

Johnny Marr, Maxine Peake · The Priest · Song · 2017

open.spotify.com

 

[KarmaPolice]

ord Huron

KarmaPolice

The Man Who Lives Forever The Man Who Lives Forever Lord Huron · Lord Huron - Spotify Session · Song · 2019 open.spotify.com

Really enjoying these guys. They just announced a Boise concert date. Might have to check it out

Nice!

I'd recommed the show. I've seen them 4-5 times now, and have always had fun. He seems more comfortable on stage now as well.

 

[Zegras11]

ord Huron

KarmaPolice

The Man Who Lives Forever The Man Who Lives Forever Lord Huron · Lord Huron - Spotify Session · Song · 2019 open.spotify.com

Really enjoying these guys. They just announced a Boise concert date. Might have to check it out

Nice!

I'd recommed the show. I've seen them 4-5 times now, and have always had fun. He seems more comfortable on stage now as well.

Friday May 23rd at the Botanical Gardens. Which is a great venue

 

[Mt. Man]

The #22s were just too too good. Okay, maybe that’s an overstretch, but there was a lot to appreciate. Probably not my favorite round, but I don’t know about least impactful, either. But let’s accentuate the positive.

Selected (and shuffled) Favorites:
Yellow Ledbetter - Pearl Jam (/Eddie Vedder)
The Bear - My Morning Jacket
This Losing - The Airborne Toxic Event
On the Silent Wings of Freedom - Yes
Cosmic Slop - P-Funk
So Emotional - Whitney Houston
Love Kills - Robyn
Dogs - Bee Gees
One by One - Billy Bragg/Wilco (/Jeff Tweedy)

Shuffle Adventures:
2nd playlist in a row that the shuffle started with Journey. Not that I object, it’s just intriguing.

But I’ll give the Adventurers ‘award’ to two songs I knew (and loved) going in, and also enjoyed as a combo. Namely, Eurhythmics’ “There Must Be an Angel (Playing With My Heart)” followed by “Strange” from Built to Spill.

 

[Yambag]

24's

Known: Crue, Whitney, REM, Pearl Jam

6 Standouts (again, couldn't narrow to 5, lots of repeat artists for me)
Our Lady Peace: Monkey Brains
Airborne Toxic Event: Time to be a Man
Annie Lennox: Something so Right
Lord Huron: Setting Sun
Radiohead: Jigsaw Falling Into Place
Candlebox: Supernova

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I can't tell you how scared I was that I was going to hear a Bee Gees Pink Floyd cover this round as I made the playlist.

When I first heard “Dogs” when doing my research, I was disappointed that it wasn’t a remake.

I can almost hear Robin doing little dog yapping noises in the background.

 

[KarmaPolice]

ord Huron

KarmaPolice

The Man Who Lives Forever The Man Who Lives Forever Lord Huron · Lord Huron - Spotify Session · Song · 2019 open.spotify.com

Really enjoying these guys. They just announced a Boise concert date. Might have to check it out

Nice!

I'd recommed the show. I've seen them 4-5 times now, and have always had fun. He seems more comfortable on stage now as well.

Friday May 23rd at the Botanical Gardens. Which is a great venue

Ok, I just looked and I would recommend this even more. It looks like it's the Strange Trails 10th anniversary, so they could be playing the album start to finish. Seems like that is a thing with bands more and more. I am 50/50 on this idea, but since I love the album so much I would be stoked in this case. I added myself to the notification list and will 100% catch that when they come through.

If I remember right former MAD31ers Modest Mouse are doing something similar now. We were thinking about tickets for that, but money was tight and we went to City and Colour instead.

 

[Eephus]

Yes in the news

Yes Sued Over Second Single From Recent Album

When Yes released “The Ice Bridge,” the lead single from their 2021 The Quest, fans pointed out that it was similar to a composition by the English musician Francis Monkman. Yes keyboardist Geoff Downes addressed the issue, saying elements from “The Ice Bridge” were “sourced” from a Monkman...

www.stereogum.com

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Yes in the news

Yes Sued Over Second Single From Recent Album

When Yes released “The Ice Bridge,” the lead single from their 2021 The Quest, fans pointed out that it was similar to a composition by the English musician Francis Monkman. Yes keyboardist Geoff Downes addressed the issue, saying elements from “The Ice Bridge” were “sourced” from a Monkman...

www.stereogum.com

Oopsie.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Yes in the news

Yes Sued Over Second Single From Recent Album

When Yes released “The Ice Bridge,” the lead single from their 2021 The Quest, fans pointed out that it was similar to a composition by the English musician Francis Monkman. Yes keyboardist Geoff Downes addressed the issue, saying elements from “The Ice Bridge” were “sourced” from a Monkman...

www.stereogum.com

They probably made hundreds of dollars on those songs!

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

My favorite 22's:

One By One
The Bear
Nao Vou Ficar
(Don't Go Back To) Rockville
Yellow Ledbetter

 

[Zegras11]

21's PLAYLIST

21's

The Walkmen	Scoresman	Canadian Girl Canadian Girl The Walkmen · You & Me · Song · 2016 open.spotify.com
The Clash	kupcho1	Career Opportunities Career Opportunities - Remastered The Clash · The Clash (Remastered) · Song · 1977 open.spotify.com
Ryan Star	Yambag	World I Used to Know World I Used to Know Ryan Star · A N G E L S + A N I M A L S · Song · 2014 open.spotify.com
Yes	Yo Mama	Changes Changes Yes · 90125 (Deluxe Version) · Song · 1983 open.spotify.com
Built To Spill	The Dreaded Marco	Big Dipper Big Dipper Built To Spill · There's Nothing Wrong With Love · Song · 1994 open.spotify.com
Johnny Marr	Eephus	The Smiths--London London - 2011 Remaster The Smiths · Louder Than Bombs · Song · 1987 open.spotify.com
The Pretty Reckless	Raging Weasel	Going To Hell Going To Hell The Pretty Reckless · Going To Hell (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 2014 open.spotify.com
Jeff Tweedy	Dr. Octopus	The Late Greats The Late Greats Wilco · A Ghost Is Born · Song · 2004 open.spotify.com
Journey	KarmaPolice	Open Arms Open Arms (2022 Remaster) Journey · Escape (2022 Remaster) · Song · 1981 open.spotify.com
Lindsey Stirling	-oz-	Inner gold Inner Gold [Feat. Royal & the Serpent] Lindsey Stirling, Royal & the Serpent · Inner Gold [Feat. Royal & the Serpent] · Song · 2024 open.spotify.com
Triumph	Pip's Invitation	In the Night In The Night Triumph · Progressions Of Power · Song · 1980 open.spotify.com
Our Lady Peace	MAC	Not Enough - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. www.youtube.com
Mötley Crüe	JWB	Fight for Your Rights Fight for Your Rights Mötley Crüe · Theatre of Pain (Deluxe Version) · Song · 1985 open.spotify.com
The Airborne Toxic Event	Zegras11	The Winning Side The Winning Side - Bonus Track The Airborne Toxic Event · The Airborne Toxic Event (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 2009 open.spotify.com
Annie Lennox	Mrs. Rannous	Legend in My Living Room Legend In My Living Room Annie Lennox · Diva · Song · 1992 open.spotify.com
Whitney Houston	Charlie Steiner	Where Do Broken Hearts Go Where Do Broken Hearts Go Whitney Houston · Whitney · Song · 1987 open.spotify.com
My Morning Jacket	landrys hat	The Way That He Sings The Way That He Sings My Morning Jacket · At Dawn · Song · 2001 open.spotify.com
Robyn	John Maddens Lunchbox	You’ve Got that Somethin’ - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. m.youtube.com You've Got That Somethin' Robyn · Robyn Is Here · Song · 1995 open.spotify.com
Tim Maia	Don Quixote	The Dance Is Over - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. youtu.be The Dance Is Over Tim Maia · Tim Maia · Song · 1976 open.spotify.com
Parliament Funkadelic	Uruk-Hai	Rumpofsteelskin Rumpofsteelskin (youtube.com)
Lord Huron	KarmaPolice	Brother Brother Lord Huron · Lonesome Dreams (Bonus Track Version) · Song · 2012 open.spotify.com
R.E.M.	Tuffnutt	Begin the Begin - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. www.youtube.com
Radiohead	Titusbramble	Anyone Can Play Guitar Anyone Can Play Guitar Radiohead · Pablo Honey · Song · 1993 open.spotify.com
Candlebox	Mt.Man	Blossom Blossom Candlebox · Candlebox · Song · 1993 open.spotify.com
Eddie Vedder	Tau837	Gone - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. www.youtube.com
The Bee Gees	zamboni	Trafalgar Trafalgar Bee Gees · Trafalgar · Song · 1971 open.spotify.com
Fred Eaglesmith	Mister CIA	Twin City Mini - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. www.youtube.com Twin City Mini Fred Eaglesmith, Tif Ginn · Alive · Song · 2020 open.spotify.com
Ringo Starr	krista4	La De Da La De Da Ringo Starr · Vertical Man · Song · 1998 open.spotify.com
Big Room/Deep Big Room	zazale	Help Help K1LO, CMAX · Help · Song · 2023 open.spotify.com

 

[Eephus]

Not much to speak of for MADs adjacent new releases this week.

There are some Black Sabbath remasters but none with Ronnie James I believe. The Tragically Hip's Up to Here album has been reissued with a new remaster and a disc of rarities

Up To Here (Deluxe)

The Tragically Hip · Album · 2024 · 39 songs

open.spotify.com

For Ringo adjacent, there's a 50th anniversary edition of George Harrison's Living in the Material World.

Living in the Material World (50th Anniversary)

George Harrison · Album · 2024 · 24 songs

open.spotify.com

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

#21 - Robyn - You’ve Got that Somethin​

- YouTube

Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.

m.youtube.com

Producer - Ulf Lindström and Johan Ekhé
Writer - Robyn, Ulf Lindström and Johan Ekhé
Chart Positions - Sweden #24, UK # 54, UK R&B #5
Album - Robyn is Here
Year - 1995
Collaborator History - Ulf Lindström and Johan Ekhé cowrote and produced half of Robyns debut album. They are also known as Ghost. From half the tracks on the debut album, to a third of them on the second tracks to only a couple of the tracks on the third album. We will see them again.

Key Lyric - But you've got that somethin' (You've got that somethin')
Something I can't describe (Oh)
It gives me that feeling (Oh)
It gives me that freaking vibe (Vibe)
You've got that somethin' (You've got that somethin')
That makes me feel so fine (So fine)
Makes it worth waiting (Worth waiting)
Until the day that you will be mine
All mine

Notes - Robyn was a precocious talent. At age 12 she was singing the theme song for a TV show. And performing her first original song.
She was discovered by Swedish pop singer Meja in the early 1990s when Meja and her band, Legacy of Sound, visited Robyn's school as part of a musical workshop. Impressed by Robyn's performance, Meja contacted her management and a meeting was arranged with Robyn and her parents. At age 14, after completing middle school education in 1993, Robyn signed with Ricochet Records Sweden (which was acquired by BMG in 1994).

Next up - We return with a Savage Skulls production and Body Talk off shoot song that was included on the Body Talk Pt 2 album on Itunes.

 

[Yo Mama]

Yes #21 - Changes
Album - 90125 (1983)

We’re back to 90125 for another awesome 80s hit. This one was written by Trevor Rabin before he joined with the Cinema guys. Alan White added the music for the intro, and then Jon Anderson reworked some of the vocals when he rejoined the crew and they re-renamed themselves Yes. That’s an awful lot of . . . alterations? Modifications? Adjustments? Can’t think of the right word.

 

[Eephus]

Marr #21 (Smiths #7) - The Smiths "London" (1986)

This B-side from the Smiths is probably the heaviest sounding song the band ever recorded. It's also the only one that's ever been covered by Anthrax. It starts with a howl of feedback with the band vamping in with one of Johnny's dirtier riffs. Morrissey's lyrics are his version of the classic story of a young man leaving for the big city. His origin is vaguely UK northwest but the destination is very specific - Euston Station in London, not Houston as Spotify would misinform you. He's leaving his family and girlfriend behind so Morrissey repeatedly asks the musical question "Do you think you've made the right decision this time?". The song chugs along to Euston and arrives on schedule in 2:07.

"London" was introduced into the band's repertoire very late in their run together so it was rarely performed live. Morrissey thought enough of it to make it the second Smiths song he incorporated into his live set in 1995. Marr has also occasionally played it in concert. "London" is a simple jackhammer of a song that doesn't leave space for interpretative flights of fancy so all three versions sound almost the same.

London - 2011 Remaster

The Smiths · Louder Than Bombs · Song · 1987

open.spotify.com

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Round 21 - Legend In My Living Room - Annie Lennox

From her debut solo album Diva.

 

[Charlie Steiner]

21. Where Do Broken Hearts Go (Whitney, 1987)


Fourth single from the same album, fourth #1, pushing her past both the Beatles and the Bee Gees for most consecutive #1 singles, a record which she still holds.

True to form, the song had its detractors, though this time came words that were more directly pointed at Whitney and not the producers/songs: sell out. So much for Clive Davis securing the 'black marketplace'.

Like the last song, I don't have much else to comment about it, so I'll use this space to take a little deeper dive, this time into the aspect of singing songs written by other songwriters.

Despite being the head of Arista Records, Clive Davis took a hands-on approach to planning Whitney's second album, and when I say 'hands-on', I mean song-by-song. He picked through potential songs the way a discerning shopper picks over fruit and vegetables at a grocery store, and Where Do Broken Hearts Go is a perfect example.

Co-writer Frank Wildhorn (along with Chuck Jackson, whose credits include the hits This Will Be and I've Got Love on My Mind by Natalie Cole) was probably exaggerating when he recalled that there were 50,000 songs submitted to Clive Davis for consideration for this album, but the point remains that there was a lot of competition for a spot in the album's lineup. About this song specifically, it had made the rounds enough that Smokey Robinson had offered to record it, but Wildhorn and Jackson declined in the hope it would be chosen for Whitney. Ironically, Whitney initially declined it s well, saying it had no depth, but Clive persisted, Whitney eventually found the connection to it that she needed, and thus Clive's prediction that it would be a hit for her came true. Wildhorn also recalls crying at the beauty of her voice during recording:

"I've had Julie Andrews, Liza Minelli, Johnny Mathis, Trisha Yearwood and Patti LaBelle sing songs I've written, but if someone puts a gun to my head, the answer is Whitney's version of Where do Broken Hearts Go, going to number 1, that's as good as it gets."

 

[KarmaPolice]

#21: JOURNEY - OPEN ARMS

Open Arms (2022 Remaster)

Journey · Escape (2022 Remaster) · Song · 1981

open.spotify.com

Journey - Open Arms (Official Audio)

Official audio for "Open Arms" by JourneyListen to Journey: https://Journey.lnk.to/listenYDWatch more Journey videos: https://Journey.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube...

www.youtube.com

I think you all have come across this one a time or two. Yes, these are the types of songs that made me want to avoid Journey. Yes, I can soften in my old age and admit they are also good songs. For a couple like this it was more in the overplayed category and not the don't like it category. It's also me, so we aren't going to get carried away and see them in the top 5 or anything. We have two back to back here (so keep out your lighters for Sunday). There is one more of these types of hits (at least how I coded them in my head) coming up at 15, but after that we are rocking until the end.

 

[Raging weasel]

Got a playlist title so this better be a good one

 

[zamboni]

#21: JOURNEY - OPEN ARMS

Open Arms (2022 Remaster)

Journey · Escape (2022 Remaster) · Song · 1981

open.spotify.com

Journey - Open Arms (Official Audio)

Official audio for "Open Arms" by JourneyListen to Journey: https://Journey.lnk.to/listenYDWatch more Journey videos: https://Journey.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube...

www.youtube.com

I think you all have come across this one a time or two. Yes, these are the types of songs that made me want to avoid Journey. Yes, I can soften in my old age and admit they are also good songs. For a couple like this it was more in the overplayed category and not the don't like it category. It's also me, so we aren't going to get carried away and see them in the top 5 or anything. We have two back to back here (so keep out your lighters for Sunday). There is one more of these types of hits (at least how I coded them in my head) coming up at 15, but after that we are rocking until the end.

(roller rink announcer) Reverse skate left

 

[Yambag]

21's PLAYLIST

21's

Ryan Star

Yambag

World I Used to Know World I Used to Know Ryan Star · A N G E L S + A N I M A L S · Song · 2014 open.spotify.com

Another song that hits me with nostalgia and self-reflection. I mentioned it in the Pink Floyd countdown when commenting on High Hopes. In particular “we wished for lots of things when we were 17, we’re waiting for it now” makes me think back on what I thought my life would be, where it is now and how the road here was definitely not what I thought it would be.

Ryan Star told Artist Direct the story of this song: "I had this idea," he said. "You're driving home for Thanksgiving break from college, and you're back in that town you grew up in. Movies have been made of it. Everything seems different. It brings back those memories for you. There's a nostalgic sound to the song. There's an eighties thing going on in the music. There's that idea of 'The last time I was here, I was thinking this way.' "It's not such a sad song, but the line, 'We wished for lots of things when we were seventeen and we're waiting for it now'—to me, that's the song. It's the honest song I can say."

 

[kupcho1]

The Clash

kupcho1

Career Opportunities Career Opportunities - Remastered The Clash · The Clash (Remastered) · Song · 1977 open.spotify.com

Career Opportunities is the 4th off of The Clash. What can I say, it's one of the best debut albums ever.


I did briefly consider this version of Career Opportunities featuring children singing the song. It has a whimisical charm about it, but thought it would be best to include it as a bonus to this write up rather than include it in the countdown. YMMV.

Unfortunately, the song is still very relevant today. From songfacts:

The lyrics to the song criticize the culture of demonizing the unemployed and assuming that taking a low-level, dead-end job is better than being unemployed at all ('The offered me the office, offered me the shop/They said I'd better take anything they'd got', and 'Career opportunities are the ones that never knock/Every job they offer you is to keep you out the dock'). It is about unemployment and the culture of no-hope for those stuck in menial jobs, like that is the best they will ever get in life.

Part of the lyrics (largely the line 'I won't open letterbombs for you') could have been inspired by Mick Jones' experiences in a part-time job he held a few years before forming The Clash, where he worked as a clerical assistant at a DHSS Benefit Office. At the time, government buildings were on a high terrorist alert, with the IRA terrorist organization using letterbombs as weapons. So with no one wanting to open the mail at the benefit office, his senior co-workers made Jones, as the most junior staff member, open and check all the mail. He mentioned in a 1977 interview to Tony Parsons about his experiences, saying "Most of the letters the social security get are from people saying their neighbors don't need the money. The whole thing works on spite."

They're gonna have to introduce conscription
They're gonna have to take away my prescription
If they want to get me making toys
If they want to get me, well, I got no choice

Careers
Careers
Careers

Ain't never gonna knock

 

[Yambag]

23's

Known: Whitney, REM, Radiohead

Caught My Attention:
Marr/Too Blue: 7 Worlds Collide
Pretty Reckless: Only Love Can Save Me Now
Airborne Toxic Event: Poor Isaac
My Morning Jacket: Bermuda Highway
Lord Huron: Dead Man's Hand

 

[Dr. Octopus]

21.

Song: The Late Greats
Artist: Wilco
Album: A Ghost Is Born
Year: 2004


The greatest singer in rock and roll
Would have to be Romeo
His vocal chords are made of gold
He just looks a little too old


We head back to the A Ghost Is Born album which up until that point was their most experimental and eclectic album. This song doesn’t stray far from their “normal” sound, but is still not straight alt-country. It’s a silly fun song that kind of reminds me of when Paul McCartney goes into his “old-timey showman” type vocals on songs like “Honey Pie” or “Your Mother Should Know”.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

#21 Parliament - "Rumpofsteelskin"

Our first cut off of The Motor Booty Affair, where Star Child's hunt for Sir Nose & his unfunky followers goes underwater (yes, really). As should surprise no one after they hear it (and read the lyrics), Bootsy Collins had a hand in writing this one. This is pretty typical of what the Parliament side was doing in the late '70s. It's one of the many that always cracked me up.

Next up, a romantic ballad! From Bootsy!

 

[-OZ-]

Lindsey Stirling

-oz-

Inner gold Inner Gold [Feat. Royal & the Serpent] Lindsey Stirling, Royal & the Serpent · Inner Gold [Feat. Royal & the Serpent] · Song · 2024 open.spotify.com

With Royal and the serpent, aka Ryan Jillian Santiago, a singer from New Jersey. I hadn’t heard of her until this song. She has one top 20 song, Overwhelmed (I’m not a fan but others might like it). FWIW she reminds me a bit of Robin.

Next up - the next three include a visit from old friends, a guy from the northeast US who really should be included in one of these countdowns, a Christian rapper, and a country duo from Nashville with voices.

 

[tuffnutt]

21.

Begin the Begin- R.E.M.
from Life's Rich Pageant (1986)

The opening track on R.E.M.’s fourth LP Lifes Rich Pageant, “Begin the Begin” sounded like nothing the band had done before. It's one of the band’s first full-tilt rock songs. Within a couple seconds of the intro, it feels like this song would be different from their previous ones. It’s not the heaviest or fastest song they’ve ever written, but it’s certainly one of the most aggressive. On one hand, it seems designed to shake the listener out of their apathy, and on the other, it’s meant to inspire and motivate. “Begin The Begin” isn’t a passive sort of protest song, it’s not just some bitter commentary on the poor state of the world; it’s a call to arms. That message resonates just as much today as it did in 1986.

 

[zamboni]

The Bee Gees

zamboni

Trafalgar Trafalgar Bee Gees · Trafalgar · Song · 1971 open.spotify.com

The title track of their 1971 album, the mellow "Trafalgar" marks a rare lead vocal by Maurice (also on drums here), who did not get too many opportunities to flash his underrated vocals. For the longest time, I didn't even know what his voice sounded like, as the three-part harmonies have always been dominated by the more powerful and noticeable voices of Barry and Robin. This song definitely has some Beatle-esque vibes to it, once again paying homage to their British buddies, and Maurice sounding a bit like John Lennon here. I read a few comments likening this to "Across the Universe" and I can see that somewhat.

 

[jwb]

Mötley Crüe

JWB

Raise Your Hands to Rock Raise Your Hands To Rock Mötley Crüe · Theatre of Pain (Deluxe Version) · Song · 1985 open.spotify.com

Mötley Crüe

JWB

Fight for Your Rights Fight for Your Rights Mötley Crüe · Theatre of Pain (Deluxe Version) · Song · 1985 open.spotify.com

Do you get much more 80's than these song titles? Fight for Your Rights is prettymuch a typical Crüe rocker. Raise Your Hands is little more interesting to me - it starts as more of a mid-tempo song, and maybe shows them evolving a bit? As much as these guys can evolve.

We have maybe two or three more lesser-known songs before we hit the chalk.

 

[KarmaPolice]

21 LORD HURON - BROTHER

- YouTube

Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.

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Another tune off Lonesome Dreams, and one of the ones that I seem to like more and more as I listen to the album and playlist. Lonesome Dreams is steadily creeping up to Strange Trails as far as albums that I dig. I tend to listen to these a lot on walks and hikes.

Some kind of trouble is coming
Don't know when, don't know what
I will stand by you, brother
'Til the daylight comes or I'm dead and gone


Up Next: speaking of hikes - Sunday we get a song from a soundtrack from a movie about doing just that.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Got a playlist title so this better be a good one

It is a big responsibility.

 

[Yo Mama]

I took a sign language class in college, and for my final exam I had to sign along with the song of my choice. I chose Open Arms by Journey, mainly because the tempo of the lyrics was pretty slow and easy to keep up with.

Well, I wasn’t the confident and put-together Yo Mama back then that I am today, so I was super nervous and waited to be one of the last people to do my song. Adding to the pressure was the fact that there was a lovely young lady in class that I was hoping to show that there I was by her side.

Anyways, when I get nervous I sweat. A lot. By the time I went up to do my song I had some massive sweat stains in my armpits that I unfortunately was aware of. Guess what my signs were every time the words Open Arms came up. That’s right, I had to slowly and emphatically open my arms out wide for all to see.

I ended up getting a B for my efforts due to the lackluster opening of my arms to try and minimize the damage, and I was too embarrassed to ever pursue that lovely young lady.

Good song though.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I took a sign language class in college, and for my final exam I had to sign along with the song of my choice. I chose Open Arms by Journey, mainly because the tempo of the lyrics was pretty slow and easy to keep up with.

Well, I wasn’t the confident and put-together Yo Mama back then that I am today, so I was super nervous and waited to be one of the last people to do my song. Adding to the pressure was the fact that there was a lovely young lady in class that I was hoping to show that there I was by her side.

Anyways, when I get nervous I sweat. A lot. By the time I went up to do my song I had some massive sweat stains in my armpits that I unfortunately was aware of. Guess what my signs were every time the words Open Arms came up. That’s right, I had to slowly and emphatically open my arms out wide for all to see.

I ended up getting a B for my efforts due to the lackluster opening of my arms to try and minimize the damage, and I was too embarrassed to ever pursue that lovely young lady.

Good song though.

Napoleon Dynamite?

 

[kupcho1]

Some kind of trouble is coming
Don't know when, don't know what
I will stand by you, brother
'Til the daylight comes or I'm dead and gone

I use dark mode (doesn't everyone?) and this is basically invisible.

 

[Zegras11]

21 LORD HURON - BROTHER

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Another tune off Lonesome Dreams, and one of the ones that I seem to like more and more as I listen to the album and playlist. Lonesome Dreams is steadily creeping up to Strange Trails as far as albums that I dig. I tend to listen to these a lot on walks and hikes.

Some kind of trouble is coming
Don't know when, don't know what
I will stand by you, brother
'Til the daylight comes or I'm dead and gone


Up Next: speaking of hikes - Sunday we get a song from a soundtrack from a movie about doing just that.

ban the blue

 

[Tau837]

Eddie Vedder

Tau837

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"Gone" is a song by Pearl Jam from their 2006 self-titled album. The song peaked at #40 on the Billboard US Modern Rock Tracks chart.

"Gone" explores themes of escape, self-discovery, and the desire to break free from a stagnant or oppressive life. The lyrics tell the story of a person who decides to leave everything behind, searching for a new beginning and a place where he can feel alive. Lines like "I've packed my things and I'm gone" and "I'm trying to find a better view" highlight the universal longing for freedom and the courage it takes to start over.

Eddie's lyrics, written from a first-person perspective, add an intimate and relatable quality to the song. The sense of urgency and hope woven into the words resonates deeply with listeners who have faced crossroads in their lives.

When the song was performed on VH1 Storytellers in 2006, Vedder introduced it as "a car song." In an interview, he stated:

The idea was that this guy was leaving Atlantic City and needing to find a new life without his past, without his possessions, and not really looking for more possessions. Because it takes place in a car, it's probably very similar to "Rearviewmirror" in a way. But I think this car is a hybrid, because I think he's only got one tank of gas, so I want him to go far.

Musically, "Gone" starts with a stripped-down, acoustic vibe, focusing on Vedder's vocals and a simple chord progression. As the song progresses, it builds in intensity, adding layers of instrumentation that underscore the emotional weight of the story. The shift from quiet introspection to a soaring climax mirrors the protagonist's journey of realization and action.

Matt Cameron's drumming and Mike McCready's guitar work contribute to the song's dynamic range, while Jeff Ament's bass provides a steady foundation. The interplay of these elements creates a sense of movement, reflecting the idea of leaving and searching for something better.

Though not as commercially prominent as some of Pearl Jam's other hits, "Gone" has earned a place in the hearts of fans for its sincerity and relatable message. It’s a testament to the band's skill in crafting songs that resonate on both a personal and universal level.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Some kind of trouble is coming
Don't know when, don't know what
I will stand by you, brother
'Til the daylight comes or I'm dead and gone

I use dark mode (doesn't everyone?) and this is basically invisible.

?? I dont even know what dark mode is or why to use it. . I will just leave the text as is, sorry.

 

[Yo Mama]

I took a sign language class in college, and for my final exam I had to sign along with the song of my choice. I chose Open Arms by Journey, mainly because the tempo of the lyrics was pretty slow and easy to keep up with.

Well, I wasn’t the confident and put-together Yo Mama back then that I am today, so I was super nervous and waited to be one of the last people to do my song. Adding to the pressure was the fact that there was a lovely young lady in class that I was hoping to show that there I was by her side.

Anyways, when I get nervous I sweat. A lot. By the time I went up to do my song I had some massive sweat stains in my armpits that I unfortunately was aware of. Guess what my signs were every time the words Open Arms came up. That’s right, I had to slowly and emphatically open my arms out wide for all to see.

I ended up getting a B for my efforts due to the lackluster opening of my arms to try and minimize the damage, and I was too embarrassed to ever pursue that lovely young lady.

Good song though.

Napoleon Dynamite?

Totally

 

[Yambag]

22's

Known: Crue, Whitney, REM, Pearl Jam

Caught My Attention:
The Pretty Reckless: Hit Me Like a Man
Wilco: One by One
Airborne Toxic Event: The Losing
Robyn: Love Kills
Funkadelic: Cosmic Slop
Lord Huron: The Man Who Lives Forever

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Some kind of trouble is coming
Don't know when, don't know what
I will stand by you, brother
'Til the daylight comes or I'm dead and gone

I use dark mode (doesn't everyone?) and this is basically invisible.

I do not.

 

[-OZ-]

Some kind of trouble is coming
Don't know when, don't know what
I will stand by you, brother
'Til the daylight comes or I'm dead and gone

I use dark mode (doesn't everyone?) and this is basically invisible.

 

[zamboni]

I took a sign language class in college, and for my final exam I had to sign along with the song of my choice. I chose Open Arms by Journey, mainly because the tempo of the lyrics was pretty slow and easy to keep up with.

Well, I wasn’t the confident and put-together Yo Mama back then that I am today, so I was super nervous and waited to be one of the last people to do my song. Adding to the pressure was the fact that there was a lovely young lady in class that I was hoping to show that there I was by her side.

Anyways, when I get nervous I sweat. A lot. By the time I went up to do my song I had some massive sweat stains in my armpits that I unfortunately was aware of. Guess what my signs were every time the words Open Arms came up. That’s right, I had to slowly and emphatically open my arms out wide for all to see.

I ended up getting a B for my efforts due to the lackluster opening of my arms to try and minimize the damage, and I was too embarrassed to ever pursue that lovely young lady.

Good song though.

Should have followed up with another album cut.

(Apologies if this is still to come, Karma)