Dr. Octopus
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Butterflies well represented so far.
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Middle-aged Dummies are back and bursting at the "themes" to get going! Full theme ahead! (9 Viewers)
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DrIanMalcolm
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So...I went with songs about New York. This city probably has more songs written about it than any other and it's also not particularly close, and for good reason. There's just nothing that tops this place. There's a reason it holds a place in the cultural firmament, and I'll quote my wife by saying I feel privileged just about every single day to live here. And with that, there are a whole hell of a lot of songs I could have chosen - and that was before I even ranged into showtunes, which would have completely upset the apple cart (and really, felt like a different kind of list.)
(Also, I need one of you to tell me how you did the thing above where it actually embeds the song rather than show me this stupid coding that I've managed to put in here. When I know that, I'll edit this dumb post.)
So here's the last five out.
Fight the Power, Public Enemy. You can't ignore the power of this track, and of course it was commissioned by Spike Lee for "Do the Right Thing," which is all the more meaningful as well.
Meet the Mets, the Mets Theme. How is it possible that this ridiculous, goofy-*** song that was written in 1961 when the team was first announced still endures to this day? It's probably the relative ineptness and comical nature of the team - compared to the Imperial Star Destroyer image the Yankees cultivate - that somehow keeps this one in the public eye. Who the hell knows.
Arthur's Theme, Christopher Cross - This guy has better songs, so I threw this in here, because it's still pretty iconic.
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6th Avenue Heartache, The Wallflowers - A nice tune I happen to like.
Angel of Harlem, U2 - I find I really enjoy the horns here, and U2's affinity for the US comes through. I have a better song of theirs in the top 31, though.
(Also, I need one of you to tell me how you did the thing above where it actually embeds the song rather than show me this stupid coding that I've managed to put in here. When I know that, I'll edit this dumb post.)
So here's the last five out.
Fight the Power, Public Enemy. You can't ignore the power of this track, and of course it was commissioned by Spike Lee for "Do the Right Thing," which is all the more meaningful as well.
Meet the Mets, the Mets Theme. How is it possible that this ridiculous, goofy-*** song that was written in 1961 when the team was first announced still endures to this day? It's probably the relative ineptness and comical nature of the team - compared to the Imperial Star Destroyer image the Yankees cultivate - that somehow keeps this one in the public eye. Who the hell knows.
Arthur's Theme, Christopher Cross - This guy has better songs, so I threw this in here, because it's still pretty iconic.
Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
Christopher Cross · Arthur - The Album [Original Soundtrack] · Song · 2008
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6th Avenue Heartache, The Wallflowers - A nice tune I happen to like.
Angel of Harlem, U2 - I find I really enjoy the horns here, and U2's affinity for the US comes through. I have a better song of theirs in the top 31, though.
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KarmaPolice
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Hey - I was there too!!Submitted my list successfully. Now the first five out. Theme is Animal Kingdom - songs have to have an animal in the song title or have strong animal theme.
2. Bullet With Butterfly Wings - Smashing Pumpkins.
Fond memories of waiting outside the Exclusive Company for the midnight release of Mellon Collie & the Infinite Sadness.
Bullet With Butterfly Wings - Remastered 2012
The Smashing Pumpkins · Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1995
I'm still mad I didn't keep more of the shirts I got from these throughout the years. Not sure what my first one was, but my hazy memory is flashing the one for Ministry's Psalm 69 right now so we will roll with that. The timing makes sense, and I am picturing the west side Exclusive as well. Ah, reggae. Speaking of State Street, college memories, and a certain store I worked at that played nothing but reggae when the owner was in.3. Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Three Little Birds
Bob Marley & The Wailers · Legend - The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers · Song · 2002
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Chaos34
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The good people of Earth's family likes this song.
Same memories. Reggae, particularly Bob, was our morning hangover music.
Which made me wonder: Has anyone done 31 Bobs? I'd enjoy that, probably enjoy doing it even more.
-OZ-
Footballguy
U2 doesn’t have many underrated songs imo but this is one.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
1984
These are very good albums but they are all movie soundtracks in the traditional sense of scores, not a compilation of pop songs. So because they just didn't quite fit with the playlist vibe, I will put them in the last 5 out section.
Yeager and the F104 by Bill Conti from The Right Stuff
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Serenade for Winds 3rd Movement, Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and performed by Sir Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields from Amadeus
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Knock the Cover Off the Ball by Randy Newman from The Natural
Childhood Memories by Ennio Morricone, George Zamfir from Once Upon a Time in America
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Dune (Desert Theme) by TOTO from Dune
These are very good albums but they are all movie soundtracks in the traditional sense of scores, not a compilation of pop songs. So because they just didn't quite fit with the playlist vibe, I will put them in the last 5 out section.
Yeager and the F104 by Bill Conti from The Right Stuff
Yeager And The F104
Bill Conti · The Right Stuff (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · Song · 2009
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Serenade for Winds 3rd Movement, Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and performed by Sir Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields from Amadeus
Serenade For Winds, K. 361, 3rd Movement
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields · Amadeus (The Complete Soundtrack Recording) · Song · 1984
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Knock the Cover Off the Ball by Randy Newman from The Natural
Childhood Memories by Ennio Morricone, George Zamfir from Once Upon a Time in America
Childhood Memories
Ennio Morricone, Gheorghe Zamfir · Once Upon A Time In America (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · Song · 1984
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Dune (Desert Theme) by TOTO from Dune
kupcho1
Footballguy
Good omission as - to the best of my knowledge - this song has nothing to do with New York. Great song, but I don't see the connection (unless use of the song in a movie set in NYC counts as songs about New York).
Chaos34
Footballguy
Love this soundtrack. Been a junkie for Sir Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields since seeing the movie. It's my favorite Mozart. I prefer chamber orchestras to massive symphonies, and easily have 30 hours of this one on a playlist.
rockaction
Footballguy
True . . .
krista4
Footballguy
Their recordings are my favorites, too.
krista4
Footballguy
krista4
Footballguy
It looks like you did manage to embed the song, but there's just that coding later. Can you just delete that part?
Eephus
Footballguy
Zamfir: Master of the Pan Flute
Relax as Zamfir sweeps you away to a world of haunting, tranquil beauty (not sold in stores)
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I figure there's at least one coming on your list that I'm dreading
titusbramble
Footballguy
New York as in the city, and not the state? Damn, was looking forward to a bit of Buffalo Stance
Eephus
Footballguy
It was just posted on the last page
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
There's a retirement party for me and another recent retiree tonight given by my former company. I REALLY don't want to go to this, but I have to. I hate being the center of attention, but I'm gonna be because no one liked the other guy
It's at a hotel up the road a bit and I'm letting them spring on a room for me. They're screwing me out of a bonus, so I'm going to drink and eat as much of their money as I can.
It's at a hotel up the road a bit and I'm letting them spring on a room for me. They're screwing me out of a bonus, so I'm going to drink and eat as much of their money as I can.
krista4
Footballguy
There's a retirement party for me and another recent retiree tonight given by my former company. I REALLY don't want to go to this, but I have to. I hate being the center of attention, but I'm gonna be because no one liked the other guy
It's at a hotel up the road a bit and I'm letting them spring on a room for me. They're screwing me out of a bonus, so I'm going to drink and eat as much of their money as I can.
I was about to check in with you to see how the retirement was going. Sucks to hear about the bonus.
zamboni
Footballguy
Nice - posted another one from the film way upthread earlier.Childhood Memories by Ennio Morricone, George Zamfir from Once Upon a Time in America
Childhood Memories
Ennio Morricone, Gheorghe Zamfir · Once Upon A Time In America (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · Song · 1984
zamboni
Footballguy
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
It wasn't worth hanging around another 3 months for.There's a retirement party for me and another recent retiree tonight given by my former company. I REALLY don't want to go to this, but I have to. I hate being the center of attention, but I'm gonna be because no one liked the other guy
It's at a hotel up the road a bit and I'm letting them spring on a room for me. They're screwing me out of a bonus, so I'm going to drink and eat as much of their money as I can.
I was about to check in with you to see how the retirement was going. Sucks to hear about the bonus.
Plus, I took a bunch of vacation time when our regular accounting lady was out on maternity leave. I submitted it all, but never got charged for it so I got paid for about 280 hours I shouldn't have when I left. That was probably more than whatever bonus I was going to get.
I feel zero guilt after 30 years there.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
You need to change your state of mind.I figure there's at least one coming on your list that I'm dreading
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Check out the animal list
MrsKarmaPolice
Footballguy
It was The Exclusive Company on State St. Still have the T-shirt.Hey - I was there too!!Submitted my list successfully. Now the first five out. Theme is Animal Kingdom - songs have to have an animal in the song title or have strong animal theme.
2. Bullet With Butterfly Wings - Smashing Pumpkins.
Fond memories of waiting outside the Exclusive Company for the midnight release of Mellon Collie & the Infinite Sadness.Bullet With Butterfly Wings - Remastered 2012
The Smashing Pumpkins · Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1995
Ah, reggae. Speaking of State Street, college memories, and a certain store I worked at that played nothing but reggae when the owner was in.3. Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Three Little Birds
Bob Marley & The Wailers · Legend - The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers · Song · 2002
Yo Mama
Footballguy
While everyone is waiting for you at the hotel, go to the office and steal all the office supplies before you show up fashionably late to the party.There's a retirement party for me and another recent retiree tonight given by my former company. I REALLY don't want to go to this, but I have to. I hate being the center of attention, but I'm gonna be because no one liked the other guy
It's at a hotel up the road a bit and I'm letting them spring on a room for me. They're screwing me out of a bonus, so I'm going to drink and eat as much of their money as I can.
Eephus
Footballguy
It was The Exclusive Company on State St. Still have the T-shirt.
It wasn't there when I lived in Madison but I doubt much remains the same after 45 years
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I'd like this info, too. I have no idea how to get that grey box with the not-German text and link in it.
Eephus
Footballguy
You just paste the Spotify link into the the reply box
and it does the unfurl by itself (most of the time).
krista4
Footballguy
I decided to slap together a Chicagoland list very quickly (like, I started on it today ). Not done yet, but already I've realized that, due to too many songs, I'm going to leave out rap/hip-hop entirely. It's not a genre I know well already and probably doesn't fit well on my playlist.
I'd already omitted some well-known songs that were from people not originally from Chicago (Drake's "Chicago Freestyle"). These are a few I would have had from artists actually from Chicago:
LSD – Jamila Woods feat. Chance the Rapper
Angels – Chance the Rapper feat. Saba
Chi-City – Common
16 Shots – VIC MENSA
Go Go Gadget Flow – Lupe Fiasco
Homecoming - Kanye West
And a special shout-out to this one, even though the person is not from Chicago. Chicago Diner is a vegetarian diner and a Chicago institution!
Chicago Diner - Kota the Friend
). Not done yet, but already I've realized that, due to too many songs, I'm going to leave out rap/hip-hop entirely. It's not a genre I know well already and probably doesn't fit well on my playlist.I'd already omitted some well-known songs that were from people not originally from Chicago (Drake's "Chicago Freestyle"). These are a few I would have had from artists actually from Chicago:
LSD – Jamila Woods feat. Chance the Rapper
Angels – Chance the Rapper feat. Saba
Chi-City – Common
16 Shots – VIC MENSA
Go Go Gadget Flow – Lupe Fiasco
Homecoming - Kanye West
And a special shout-out to this one, even though the person is not from Chicago. Chicago Diner is a vegetarian diner and a Chicago institution!
Chicago Diner - Kota the Friend
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Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
You just paste the Spotify link into the the reply box
Hey- it worked! Thanks. I've always linked the songs with text.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Back in Eephus' day....It was The Exclusive Company on State St. Still have the T-shirt.
It wasn't there when I lived in Madison but I doubt much remains the same after 45 years
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
We can't expect people to have read all 5 of her FBGs posts.
Eephus
Footballguy
I'm glad the Plaza is still there. The Church Key as well except it doesn't look like they still book blues bands anymore.
RIP Merlyn's, Bunky's and Club de Wash
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I confuse backstories around here. You go to undergrad at UW, or were you here for other reasons? I also have you being in Milwaukee back in the day in my mind as well.
Eephus
Footballguy
Grew up in Milwaukee. College at UW. Moved to SF right after graduation because I'd had it with winters.
Last week was the 43th anniversary of moving west but still have family in Milwaukee and Madison.
Zegras11
Footballguy
ok, I've submitted my list. 31 New Wave Songs by 31 Artists.
Mix of what I though was iconic back in the day listening to KROQ in College. And a mix of my faves.
I don't have a first five out. I have a first eight out. Just couldn't decide and each was a decent song that I though should get a mention in the First Out's Sue me.
39. A constant staple to this day on XM 33.
38. Could not leave Devo off this list. Huge play by roommate on Nieto in Belmont Shores
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37. LIke Devo, too iconic to leave off.
36. Huge at the night clubs...
35. I passed out during The English Beat at the US Festival. Don't drink a case with your buddy before 10am LOL. The good thing is I felt great for the last half of the show while others puked guts.
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34. Just a song that had to be in first five (8) out...
33. Another that was played all the time...
32. Feel guilty this is not in top 31.
Mix of what I though was iconic back in the day listening to KROQ in College. And a mix of my faves.
I don't have a first five out. I have a first eight out. Just couldn't decide and each was a decent song that I though should get a mention in the First Out's Sue me.
39. A constant staple to this day on XM 33.
38. Could not leave Devo off this list. Huge play by roommate on Nieto in Belmont Shores
Girl U Want - 2009 Remaster
DEVO · Freedom of Choice (2009 Remaster; Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1980
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37. LIke Devo, too iconic to leave off.
36. Huge at the night clubs...
35. I passed out during The English Beat at the US Festival. Don't drink a case with your buddy before 10am LOL. The good thing is I felt great for the last half of the show while others puked guts.
Save It For Later
The English Beat · Special Beat Service (Remastered) · Song · 1982
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34. Just a song that had to be in first five (8) out...
33. Another that was played all the time...
32. Feel guilty this is not in top 31.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
32?32. Feel guilty this is not in top 31.
Would be top 3 for me. And this is my era and comfort music
Rest seem like fair slots.
Zegras11
Footballguy
this is likely to happen a lot. I really doubt my #1 and #2 would be that high on anyone else's list, but they are my two favorite.
kupcho1
Footballguy
I chortled
kupcho1
Footballguy
First, that out list is loaded; can't wait 'til we start hearing the tunes.
Second, you'll be hearing from my attorneys.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Some great songs here getting left off- this will be a great playlist at the end.ok, I've submitted my list. 31 New Wave Songs by 31 Artists.
Mix of what I though was iconic back in the day listening to KROQ in College. And a mix of my faves.
I don't have a first five out. I have a first eight out. Just couldn't decide and each was a decent song that I though should get a mention in the First Out's Sue me.
39. A constant staple to this day on XM 33.
38. Could not leave Devo off this list. Huge play by roommate on Nieto in Belmont Shores
Girl U Want - 2009 Remaster
DEVO · Freedom of Choice (2009 Remaster; Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1980
37. LIke Devo, too iconic to leave off.
36. Huge at the night clubs...
35. I passed out during The English Beat at the US Festival. Don't drink a case with your buddy before 10am LOL. The good thing is I felt great for the last half of the show while others puked guts.
Save It For Later
The English Beat · Special Beat Service (Remastered) · Song · 1982
34. Just a song that had to be in first five (8) out...
33. Another that was played all the time...
32. Feel guilty this is not in top 31.
Zegras11
Footballguy
There's likely a good 5 to 6 artists that you think might make a final 31, but aren't on my list because I was never really into them.Some great songs here getting left off- this will be a great playlist at the end.ok, I've submitted my list. 31 New Wave Songs by 31 Artists.
Mix of what I though was iconic back in the day listening to KROQ in College. And a mix of my faves.
I don't have a first five out. I have a first eight out. Just couldn't decide and each was a decent song that I though should get a mention in the First Out's Sue me.
39. A constant staple to this day on XM 33.
38. Could not leave Devo off this list. Huge play by roommate on Nieto in Belmont Shores
Girl U Want - 2009 Remaster
DEVO · Freedom of Choice (2009 Remaster; Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1980
37. LIke Devo, too iconic to leave off.
36. Huge at the night clubs...
35. I passed out during The English Beat at the US Festival. Don't drink a case with your buddy before 10am LOL. The good thing is I felt great for the last half of the show while others puked guts.
Save It For Later
The English Beat · Special Beat Service (Remastered) · Song · 1982
34. Just a song that had to be in first five (8) out...
33. Another that was played all the time...
32. Feel guilty this is not in top 31.
krista4
Footballguy
It's a great playlist!
I'm really loving these playlists so hard. This is going to be fab.
krista4
Footballguy
OK, looks like I have everyone's in (including the Anonymous Theme Mystery Dictator's) other than @Chaos34 and...checks notes...krista4. I hope all is well with @hagmania as we never heard from him again.
Should be 36 lists once the last two straggle in. I'll send the first set to KP for playlist-makin' tomorrow and then start posting on Monday.
By the way, the Chicagoland list will be posted in ascending order of how Chicago-y they are, based on a numerical rating that takes into account (1) artist connection to Chicago and (2) Chicago-ishness of the song.
Should be 36 lists once the last two straggle in. I'll send the first set to KP for playlist-makin' tomorrow and then start posting on Monday.
By the way, the Chicagoland list will be posted in ascending order of how Chicago-y they are, based on a numerical rating that takes into account (1) artist connection to Chicago and (2) Chicago-ishness of the song.
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