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Middle-aged Dummies are back and bursting at the "themes" to get going! Full theme ahead! (3 Viewers)

Pip's Invitation said:
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rockaction said:
krista4 said:
Gary is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Statistical Area, so it kinda qualifies, but most people don't really think of it as "Chicagoland." It's its own thing. Close enough for a 3, but not more than that.
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Today I learned . . .
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....Mockingbird is an actual song, not just some Jim Carrey shtick in Dumb and Dumber.

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Should we tell him that Carly and James' version is a cover?
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Is that why i couldn't make it through the song? :p
 
Man, Hot Fuss by The Killers has just lived on these past twenty years and has become an almost essential album. I almost had a song from it on the genre list. The song is called "Glamorous Indie Rock N' Roll," and you would figure it would be perfect for my list, but unfortunately the song is kind of a dud even if drenched in irony. Well, it's not that bad, but MGMT's "Indie Rokkers" is a better track, IMHO.

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Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll

The Killers · Hot Fuss · Song · 2004
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MAC_32 said:
-OZ- said:
Pip's Invitation said:
New-to-me songs from #20 that caught my ear

Smile Like You Mean It (Spotify) - The Killers
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For a guy who knows music, how is this possible?
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He's mentioned before that he had a music gap (most of us have) and I am fairly certain it was the aughts
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I've definitely mentioned this before, but I saw the Killers right after the release of Hot Fuss opening for Stellastarr* at the Khyber in Philly. Maybe 15 people were around for the opener - all of us there for Stellastarr* - and Brandon Flowers acted like he was performing for a stadium full of a people. Bought the CD the next day.
 
titusbramble said:
-OZ- said:
Pip's Invitation said:
New-to-me songs from #20 that caught my ear

Smile Like You Mean It (Spotify) - The Killers
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For a guy who knows music, how is this possible?
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May have mentioned this on this board before, but I maintain that the first five tracks off Hot Fuss are the best first five track combination off any album ever
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I’m going to be a bit arch and say that the first five get trumped not only in decades past, but in that very year by Franz Ferdinand.
 
rockaction said:
titusbramble said:
-OZ- said:
Pip's Invitation said:
New-to-me songs from #20 that caught my ear

Smile Like You Mean It (Spotify) - The Killers
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For a guy who knows music, how is this possible?
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May have mentioned this on this board before, but I maintain that the first five tracks off Hot Fuss are the best first five track combination off any album ever
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I’m going to be a bit arch and say that the first five get trumped not only in decades past, but in that very year by Franz Ferdinand.
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Yeah but what's the best song #6 of all time?

ETA: Whatever it is, it's probably the first track of side two.
 
Eephus said:
Yeah but what's the best song #6 of all time?

ETA: Whatever it is, it's probably the first track of side two.
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ChatGPT has an answer but probably not the correct one
  • "Here Comes the Sun" – Abbey Road by The Beatles
    This upbeat, feel-good track by George Harrison is considered one of the band's most beloved songs. Its soothing vibe and beautiful guitar work stand out in the middle of Abbey Road.
  • "The Unquiet Grave" – The Pentangle by The Pentangle
    A haunting folk ballad that serves as the sixth track on this album. It showcases beautiful harmonies and has a deeply emotional feel.
  • "Creep" – Pablo Honey by Radiohead
    Although the album's first track is more famous, the sixth track, “Creep,” has grown to be one of Radiohead's most recognizable and impactful songs in alternative rock history.
  • "Your Best American Girl" – Puberty 2 by Mitski
    This powerful, emotional track combines folk and rock elements to create an anthem for individuality and the struggles of fitting in, resonating deeply with many listeners.
  • "Life on Mars?" – Hunky Dory by David Bowie
    A track full of eclectic imagery and intriguing lyrics, it sits as track number six on Bowie's Hunky Dory and is widely regarded as one of his masterpieces.
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So let's see how they did:

"Here Comes the Sun" is track #7
Track #6 on The Pentangle is actually "Way Behind the Sun" but props to the bots for the deep cut. No record of Pentangle ever recording "The Unquiet Grave"
"Creep" is track #2 on Pablo Honey
"Your Best American Girl" is track #5
"Life on Mars" is track #4

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Let's try that again. Maybe it needs some warming up

  • "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" – The Beatles: The White Album
    This George Harrison classic is the sixth track on The White Album and is widely regarded as one of the Beatles' most emotional and enduring songs. Its gentle, melancholic guitar and introspective lyrics make it an album highlight.
  • "The Stranger" – The Stranger by Billy Joel
    The title track of Billy Joel's The Stranger is the sixth song, and it perfectly encapsulates the blend of storytelling and pop-rock that defined the album. It’s mysterious, emotionally charged, and a fan favorite.
  • "Breathe" – Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
    As the sixth track on Dark Side of the Moon, this song perfectly captures the album's theme of existential reflection. Its dreamy yet grounded quality, combined with its smooth transition into the next track, makes it an unforgettable moment on the record.
  • "Don’t Let Me Down" – Let It Be by The Beatles
    Another Beatles track, this time from their final studio album. The sixth song on Let It Be is a soulful, heart-rending plea for love, with Billy Preston’s iconic keyboard work adding a distinct emotional layer.
  • "Breakdown" – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    This track is the sixth song on their debut album, and it’s a beautifully crafted rock ballad that shows Petty’s knack for both heartfelt emotion and strong songwriting.
  • "Maggie's Farm" – Bringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan
    Known for its shift into electric music, Bob Dylan’s Bringing It All Back Home features "Maggie's Farm" as the sixth track. Its biting lyrics and energetic performance made it an iconic moment on the album, showcasing Dylan's transition into more rock-infused territory.
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ChatGPT went 0 for 6 this time. It would probably have better luck just picking every song off of one classic album.
 
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I tried narrowing things down to R&B this time
When it comes to R&B, the sixth track on an album often holds a significant place in the overall flow, sometimes becoming a standout moment of emotion, groove, or lyrical depth. Here are a few of the most iconic and beloved sixth tracks from R&B albums:

  1. "Can We Talk" – Jagged Edge by Jagged Edge
    This track is the sixth song on Jagged Edge's self-titled album, and it's often hailed as one of the best slow jams in the genre. Its smooth, heartfelt lyrics about longing and communication struck a chord with many fans, becoming a classic of the late '90s R&B.
  2. "Nice & Slow" – My Way by Usher
    The sixth track on My Way is "Nice & Slow," and it’s one of Usher’s most sensual and unforgettable songs. The track helped cement his place as an R&B icon with its smooth production and seductive lyrics.
  3. "If I Ain't Got You" – The Diary of Alicia Keys by Alicia Keys
    A powerful ballad, the sixth track on this album is Alicia Keys at her best. "If I Ain’t Got You" remains one of her signature songs, showcasing her vocal range and emotional depth while discussing love as the ultimate possession.
  4. "Lady" – Tony! Toni! Toné! by Tony! Toni! Toné!
    The sixth track on Tony! Toni! Toné!’s album is "Lady," a smooth and infectious tune that exudes classic R&B vibes. It's a perfect mix of romanticism, groove, and the charm that made this group iconic.
  5. "Tell Me" – Donell Jones by Donell Jones
    From Where I Wanna Be, "Tell Me" is the sixth track on this album, and it captures the smooth, emotionally resonant essence of '90s R&B. Donell Jones' voice and the song's vulnerable lyrics made it an anthem for those navigating love and longing.
  6. "Rock the Boat" – Aaliyah by Aaliyah
    The sixth track on Aaliyah’s self-titled album is "Rock the Boat," a sultry, smooth jam that remains one of her defining songs. It combines Aaliyah’s signature voice with a catchy, laid-back groove, and it became a staple on the R&B scene when it was released.
Each of these tracks stands out not just for their role in their respective albums, but for their lasting influence in shaping R&B's sound and storytelling. Do any of these stand out to you, or is there a particular track you’ve got in mind from R&B?
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0 for 6 again bringing the streak to 19.

The self-titled Tony Toni Tone and Donell Jones don't exist
 
Oh Magic 8 Ball, what is the best sixth track on a rock album from the 70s

The 1970s were a defining decade for rock music, with many legendary albums featuring standout sixth tracks. Here are a few of the best sixth tracks from rock albums of the '70s that have stood the test of time:

  1. "Baba O'Riley" – Who's Next by The Who
    While the sixth track on Who's Next is actually "Bargain," it's impossible not to mention the iconic "Baba O'Riley," which is often regarded as one of rock's greatest anthems, even though it's not the sixth track. "Bargain," however, is a high-energy rock track that fits perfectly in the middle of the album, and the album overall is a masterpiece of '70s rock.
  2. "Maggot Brain" – Maggot Brain by Funkadelic
    The title track from Funkadelic's Maggot Brain is a powerful, emotional instrumental guitar piece that comes in as the sixth track. It’s a raw, haunting composition with a mind-bending solo by Eddie Hazel, and while it's more funk than typical rock, its influence on rock music is immense.
  3. "The Chain" – Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
    One of Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic songs, "The Chain" is the sixth track on their Rumours album. It's a perfect example of the band's ability to fuse rock with pop melodies and emotional depth. The song's powerful bassline and unforgettable breakdown make it an essential moment on one of rock's greatest albums.
  4. "Black Dog" – Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
    The sixth track on Led Zeppelin IV is "Black Dog," and it’s a masterpiece of rock with its shifting time signatures and iconic riff. With Robert Plant’s wailing vocals and Jimmy Page’s explosive guitar work, it’s a cornerstone of the album and a staple in the band’s live shows.
  5. "A Day in the Life" – Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
    While not exactly the sixth track (it’s the last track of the album), the closing piece on Sgt. Pepper’s is often considered the most impactful in shaping the rock genre in the '70s and beyond. Its experimental structure and powerful emotional climax are unrivaled in rock history, and it set the stage for albums to come.
  6. "The Weight" – Music from Big Pink by The Band
    The sixth track on Music from Big Pink is "The Weight," one of The Band’s most beloved songs. With its rootsy, Americana vibe, the song is both a rock and folk classic, featuring iconic lyrics and a timeless sound that continues to influence rock to this day.
The 1970s were a decade of musical experimentation, and the sixth track on these albums often delivered some of the most memorable moments in rock history. Do you have a favorite from this list, or is there a specific album from the '70s that stands out to you?
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"Baba O'Riley", "Black Dog" and "A Day In the Life" are not even good guesses.

0 for 25 now
 
Eephus said:
rockaction said:
titusbramble said:
-OZ- said:
Pip's Invitation said:
New-to-me songs from #20 that caught my ear

Smile Like You Mean It (Spotify) - The Killers
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For a guy who knows music, how is this possible?
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May have mentioned this on this board before, but I maintain that the first five tracks off Hot Fuss are the best first five track combination off any album ever
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I’m going to be a bit arch and say that the first five get trumped not only in decades past, but in that very year by Franz Ferdinand.
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Yeah but what's the best song #6 of all time?

ETA: Whatever it is, it's probably the first track of side two.
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Karma Police, of course.
 
I'm getting bored so I narrowed things down to what is the best sixth track on a Jane's Addiction album

Jane's Addiction is known for their unique fusion of alternative rock, post-punk, and experimental sounds, and their albums often feature standout tracks that have become iconic. Let’s take a look at some of the standout sixth tracks from their albums:

  1. "Mountain Song" – Jane's Addiction (Self-Titled, 1987)
    On their debut album, Jane's Addiction (often called the "self-titled" or Nothing's Shocking in reference to their first breakthrough), the sixth track is "Mountain Song." This track blends hard rock with an almost hypnotic rhythm and Perry Farrell’s unique vocals. It has become one of the band's most beloved songs and is often a staple of their live performances.
  2. "Three Days" – Ritual de lo Habitual (1990)
    The sixth track on Ritual de lo Habitual is "Three Days," a nearly 11-minute epic that is often hailed as one of the band's most ambitious and intricate songs. It blends haunting melodies with complex, progressive rock elements, making it a standout piece in their catalog. The track captures the band's ability to fuse intensity with emotional depth, a hallmark of their best work.
"Three Days" is frequently considered a masterpiece, but the sixth track on Jane's Addiction (1987) definitely holds its own as well. Both showcase their boundary-pushing approach to rock.

In terms of greatness, "Three Days" is often regarded as the most iconic sixth track in Jane’s Addiction’s discography due to its emotional depth and complexity. Would you agree, or is there another track from their albums you hold dear?
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It finally got Three Days right but missed on Mountain Song.
 
MAC_32 said:
-OZ- said:
Pip's Invitation said:
New-to-me songs from #20 that caught my ear

Smile Like You Mean It (Spotify) - The Killers
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For a guy who knows music, how is this possible?
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He's mentioned before that he had a music gap (most of us have) and I am fairly certain it was the aughts
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It's complicated.

The Killers debuted toward the end of my Lost Years. I was immersed in other stuff, and no one in my scene was touting them, so they didn't get on my radar. Even if they did, I'm not sure I would have taken to them, as their biggest comparison is to Springsteen and I'm not into him. Really the last "new" band I got into was Arcade Fire.

I met my wife in 2006 and pretty much stopped paying attention to the current music scene between then and the pandemic.

I think the only Killers song I knew before becoming a regular in the FFA music threads was "Mr. Brightside."
 
Let’s get to the #19s before the next round happens. Maybe? Anyway, from dozens of songs I enjoyed here’s my selection.

Known Numbers:
Box of Rain - The Grateful Dead
Painkiller - Judas Priest
Little Sister - Queens of the Stone Age
Brass Monkey - Beastie Boys
Survivor - Destiny’s Child

Total Surprises:
Kiss It Better - Rihanna
In the Blood - Better Than Ezra
A Song From Under the Floorboards - Magazine
La Disco - Giorgio Moroder
Dark Therapy - Echobelly

Go Figure:

In this branch of the Covers countdown, let me go with “Wicked Game” from HIM paired with Harry Nilsson’s rendition of (Three Dog Night’s) “One”.
 
#18 songs

kupcho1 – rain

Fire and Rain - James Taylor


Eephus – Single (Named) Ladies

I Didn't Mean To Turn You On – Cherrelle


Charlie Steiner – songs from Mad Men

Zou Bisou, Bisou - Jessica Pare


simey – train songs

Train Song - Watchouse


Yambag – Metal songs from 1988-1992 that became the gateway into the world of music for a young Yambag

Holy Wars... The Punishment Due – Megadeth


Dr. Octopus – guitarists I’ve seen live

Master of Puppets - Metallica (Kirk Hammit)


Yo Mama – World’s Worst Superheroes

Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top


Mrs. Rannous – umlauts

Tyhma Aikuinen - Moottörin Jyrinä


KarmaPolice – songs from artists not on shuke’s list

The Urn - All Them Witches


Don Quixote – Afrobeat

Petit Sekou (Spotify) - Bembeya Jazz National (Guinea)


JMLs secret identity – songs in D#Minor, the saddest key of all

Butterflies and Hurricanes (Spotify) - Muse


-OZ- - song / music moments from the Marvel cinematic universe

Smells Like Teen Spirit - Malia J


Mt. Man – Number, Please

88 Lines About 44 Women - The Nails


Pip’s Invitation – songs from albums produced and/or engineered by Todd Rundgren

Whispering Your Name - Jules Shear


falguy – songs by 31 different Canadian artists

I Will Remember You - Sarah McLachlan


Raging weasel – name-checking Beatles or their songs

Battle Cry - Triumph


jwb – songs that sound great on a decent 2-channel system

You're the Only Woman - Ambrosia


scorchy – songs by Manchester(-ish) artists

Commercial Reign - Inspiral Carpets


titusbramble – Grand Theft Auto, specifically the 3D era

La donna e mobile - Giuseppe Verdi (III - Double Clef FM)


shuke – Saxytime

Got to Get You Into My Heart Life (Spotify) – Beatles


Ilov80s - One song from each of the 31 best albums of 1984

Church Not Made with Hands - The Waterboys


John Maddens Lunchbox – Batman

Planet Rock (Spotify) - Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force


Mister CIA – Texas Places in Song Titles

Del Rio - Houston Marchman


El Floppo – Mallet Rock

Satellite - Elvis Costello


landrys hat - favorite Side 2 Track 1s from my record collection

Elevation - Television - Marquee Moon (1977)


rockaction - Songs that state the genre they’re in

Good Rocking Tonight - Wynonie Harris


ditkaburgers - Girl Groups X Boy Bands

His Story - TLC


MrsKarmaPolice – Animal Kingdom

Zebra - Beach House


Tau837 – Hair metal

Foolin' - Def Leppard


DrIanMalcolm – Songs about New York

New York I Love You, But You're Bringing Me Down - LCD Soundsystem


higgins – Instrumentals with places in the title

Zorba the Greek - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass


Zegras11 – New wave

Dead Man's Party - Oingo Boingo


Chaos34 - Post Surf Rock Surf Rockish (80s fwd)

The Godfather - Satan’s Pilgrams


krista4 – Chicagoland

Myopic Books – American Music Club


Anonymous Mystery Theme Dictator - ???

Run To You - Bryan Adams


MAC_32 – Songs to play during (and after) a funeral

This Too Shall Pass - Kenny Chesney
 
Selections:

31. If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next - Manic Street Preachers

30. Hear The Drummer Get Wicked - Chad Jackson

29. Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band

28. Virtual Insanity – Jamiroquai

27. Another Chance - Roger Sanchez

26. Living On My Own - Freddie Mercury

25. Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top

24. Better Off Alone - Alice Deejay

23. Love Is The Drug - Roxy Music

22. By The Time I Get To Arizona - Public Enemy

21. I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry

20. Goddess On A Hiway - Mercury Rev

19. Dark Therapy – Echobelly

18. Run To You - Bryan Adams



Incorrect guesses:

Songs that give advice

Bands That Have Never Been in My Kitchen

Songs by artists who have headlined Glastonbury

Songs featuring the Mellotron

Fear mongering

Song titles that could be part of geometry proofs

Bands who have a member whose first or last name is a James Bond reference

Bands with family members

Songs that reference a location in another country

Songs that have nine or more words in the title

Songs that mention famous streets

Bands who had a member mysteriously disappear, get declared dead, but no body has ever been found

Songs that reference footballguys user names

Songs without a guitar

Song titles that are commands

First two words of song titles in order of lyrics from The Youngbloods’ Get Together

Songs about resilience in the face of adversity

Songs about the importance of progress

Songs to make people overthink and speculate about an imaginary theme that doesn't really exist

31 songs that MADs submitted in prior MAD rounds, but judge disqualified because the submitting MAD failed to get the long-form birth certificate of all band members before submitting

Songs NOT produced by Todd Rundgren

Artists without umlauts

Songs Sam Rockwell has danced to in a movie

Songs about navigating and adapting to a constantly changing world

Songs credited to more than one songwriter

UK top ten singles

Singles released by UK artist/bands

31 British Isles Songs That Did Not Appear in the MAD British Isles Countdown

Non-guitar driven songs

Songs in 4/4 time

Broadway shows

Songs that all charted in the same six countries:
UK
Australia
Germany
France
Ireland
Netherlands

Songs under 5 minutes

Songs where artists let out excessive vocalizations of the “ahh,” “ooh,” “dee,” etc. variety

A break up and starting over

Things that will drive a bunch of middle aged dummies who are trying to find a pattern go crazy

Stages in Rustoluem’s marriage

Guinness World Records

Songs that can qualify for other people’s themes

Songs by people with facial hair

All songs use an instrument with keys

Songs that are the narrative arc of a divorce

Addiction

Songs with 125 BPM or more

Songs that sample other songs on the list

Songs representing different Nicholas Cage movies / characters

Songs

This is your life, Krista

Something to do with Tina Turner/abused women

Jimi Hendrix

Detailing Britney Spears’ descent into madness

Addiction ... to love

Songs in A Minor

The plot to Thelma and Louise

Kourtney Kardashian

Songs about a major change in someone's life

Midlife crisis

Songs with a subject you should see a therapist about

Mental illness
 
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Selections:

31. If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next - Manic Street Preachers

30. Hear The Drummer Get Wicked - Chad Jackson

29. Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band

28. Virtual Insanity – Jamiroquai

27. Another Chance - Roger Sanchez

26. Living On My Own - Freddie Mercury

25. Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top

24. Better Off Alone - Alice Deejay

23. Love Is The Drug - Roxy Music

22. By The Time I Get To Arizona - Public Enemy

21. I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry

20. Goddess On A Hiway - Mercury Rev

19. Dark Therapy – Echobelly

18. Run To You - Bryan Adams



Incorrect guesses:

Songs that give advice

Bands That Have Never Been in My Kitchen

Songs by artists who have headlined Glastonbury

Songs featuring the Mellotron

Fear mongering

Song titles that could be part of geometry proofs

Bands who have a member whose first or last name is a James Bond reference

Bands with family members

Songs that reference a location in another country

Songs that have nine or more words in the title

Songs that mention famous streets

Bands who had a member mysteriously disappear, get declared dead, but no body has ever been found

Songs that reference footballguys user names

Songs without a guitar

Song titles that are commands

First two words of song titles in order of lyrics from The Youngbloods’ Get Together

Songs about resilience in the face of adversity

Songs about the importance of progress

Songs to make people overthink and speculate about an imaginary theme that doesn't really exist

31 songs that MADs submitted in prior MAD rounds, but judge disqualified because the submitting MAD failed to get the long-form birth certificate of all band members before submitting

Songs NOT produced by Todd Rundgren

Artists without umlauts

Songs Sam Rockwell has danced to in a movie

Songs about navigating and adapting to a constantly changing world

Songs credited to more than one songwriter

UK top ten singles

Singles released by UK artist/bands

31 British Isles Songs That Did Not Appear in the MAD British Isles Countdown

Non-guitar driven songs

Songs in 4/4 time

Broadway shows

Songs that all charted in the same six countries:
UK
Australia
Germany
France
Ireland
Netherlands

Songs under 5 minutes

Songs where artists let out excessive vocalizations of the “ahh,” “ooh,” “dee,” etc. variety

A break up and starting over

Things that will drive a bunch of middle aged dummies who are trying to find a pattern go crazy

Stages in Rustoluem’s marriage

Guinness World Records

Songs that can qualify for other people’s themes

Songs by people with facial hair

All songs use an instrument with keys

Songs that are the narrative arc of a divorce

Addiction

Songs with 125 BPM or more

Songs that sample other songs on the list

Songs representing different Nicholas Cage movies / characters

Songs

This is your life, Krista

Something to do with Tina Turner/abused women

Jimi Hendrix

Detailing Britney Spears’ descent into madness

Addiction ... to love

Songs in A Minor

The plot to Thelma and Louise

Kourtney Kardashian

Songs about a major change in someone's life

Midlife crisis

Songs with a subject you should see a therapist about

Mental illness
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Songs about the world's worst super heros?
 
18. Zou Bisou Bisou - Jessica Pare

Everyone's going to go home from this and they're gonna have sex. - Meagan Draper, season 5, episode 1, A Little Kiss


Zou Bisou Bisou appears in the 1960 Sophia Loren/Peter Sellers movie The Millionairess, sung by British singer/actress Gillian Hillis. A promotional version purportedly was sung in French by Sopia Loren and produced by THAT George Martin, though finding it to include in this post proved too elusive.

For those of us who don't know French and can't figure out the lyrics based on Jessica Pare's performance, it's about kissing and expressing one's feelings for their lover. The English translation of the lyrics is cringe-inducing, and I couldn't bring myself to posting them. The style it belongs to, called Ye-ye, became a thing in Western and Southern Europe in the early 60s, was considered counterculture and usually sung by teenage girls who exuded a faux-innocent sexuality.

Pare's version also appears in an episode of the Netflix series Emily in Paris.

For the folks of Mad Men, the song's somewhat recency and relationship with 'counterculture' would make it familiar to them, and its connection to a film starring a young Sopia Loren would doubtless call images of her to their minds while watching Meagan.

On that note, while this scene is one of the more memorable of the series, I think what gets overlooked is Jessica Pare's performance; Meagan is certainly beautiful, but she's also still very young, so her slightly awkward/less than smooth execution is perfect. In other words, Pare is just 'clumsy' enough to give a performance that a young but unpolished Meagan would deliver. It's the same kind of subtlety that Wikkid himself would ascribe to January Jones' performance as Betty Draper when everyone else was criticizing her.
 
Charlie Steiner said:
18. Zou Bisou Bisou - Jessica Pare

Everyone's going to go home from this and they're gonna have sex. - Meagan Draper, season 5, episode 1, A Little Kiss


Zou Bisou Bisou appears in the 1960 Sophia Loren/Peter Sellers movie The Millionairess, sung by British singer/actress Gillian Hillis. A promotional version purportedly was sung in French by Sopia Loren and produced by THAT George Martin, though finding it to include in this post proved too elusive.

For those of us who don't know French and can't figure out the lyrics based on Jessica Pare's performance, it's about kissing and expressing one's feelings for their lover. The English translation of the lyrics is cringe-inducing, and I couldn't bring myself to posting them. The style it belongs to, called Ye-ye, became a thing in Western and Southern Europe in the early 60s, was considered counterculture and usually sung by teenage girls who exuded a faux-innocent sexuality.

Pare's version also appears in an episode of the Netflix series Emily in Paris.

For the folks of Mad Men, the song's somewhat recency and relationship with 'counterculture' would make it familiar to them, and its connection to a film starring a young Sopia Loren would doubtless call images of her to their minds while watching Meagan.

On that note, while this scene is one of the more memorable of the series, I think what gets overlooked is Jessica Pare's performance; Meagan is certainly beautiful, but she's also still very young, so her slightly awkward/less than smooth execution is perfect. In other words, Pare is just 'clumsy' enough to give a performance that a young but unpolished Meagan would deliver. It's the same kind of subtlety that Wikkid himself would ascribe to January Jones' performance as Betty Draper when everyone else was criticizing her.
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When I saw you announce your theme, this song was the first one that came to mind.
 
Don Quixote said:
Charlie Steiner said:
18. Zou Bisou Bisou - Jessica Pare

Everyone's going to go home from this and they're gonna have sex. - Meagan Draper, season 5, episode 1, A Little Kiss


Zou Bisou Bisou appears in the 1960 Sophia Loren/Peter Sellers movie The Millionairess, sung by British singer/actress Gillian Hillis. A promotional version purportedly was sung in French by Sopia Loren and produced by THAT George Martin, though finding it to include in this post proved too elusive.

For those of us who don't know French and can't figure out the lyrics based on Jessica Pare's performance, it's about kissing and expressing one's feelings for their lover. The English translation of the lyrics is cringe-inducing, and I couldn't bring myself to posting them. The style it belongs to, called Ye-ye, became a thing in Western and Southern Europe in the early 60s, was considered counterculture and usually sung by teenage girls who exuded a faux-innocent sexuality.

Pare's version also appears in an episode of the Netflix series Emily in Paris.

For the folks of Mad Men, the song's somewhat recency and relationship with 'counterculture' would make it familiar to them, and its connection to a film starring a young Sopia Loren would doubtless call images of her to their minds while watching Meagan.

On that note, while this scene is one of the more memorable of the series, I think what gets overlooked is Jessica Pare's performance; Meagan is certainly beautiful, but she's also still very young, so her slightly awkward/less than smooth execution is perfect. In other words, Pare is just 'clumsy' enough to give a performance that a young but unpolished Meagan would deliver. It's the same kind of subtlety that Wikkid himself would ascribe to January Jones' performance as Betty Draper when everyone else was criticizing her.
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When I saw you announce your theme, this song was the first one that came to mind.
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I'll bet it was.

Your name IRL isn't Harry Crane by any chance?
 
Eephus said:
That's the first time I've used ChatGPT. I'm not impressed.
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Prompt engineering is a thing. A basic thing but it takes time to get it. You learn to talk to it. Correcting it helps it too. So if you told it the first time it was wrong. It would apologize, try harder, and probably do better. I use them all sometimes for hours a day. I'm cautious with the powerful Chinese LLMs (security reasons), but they're good. For the type of information you were seeking Elon's derned Grok 3 is really good. I might test it today and see if it does better, but if I'm on AI I'm on fun projects here.
 
krista4 said:
krista4 – Chicagoland

Myopic Books – American Music Club
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Artist connection to Chicago (1-5 scale): 1 - This is by far the highest overall ranking for an artist with no known connection to Chicago. That's because somehow, despite that, they absolutely nailed the song.
Song connection to Chicago (1-10 scale): 8 - Myopic Books is a used bookstore in my neighborhood, and a Chicago institution, and it's also just about the best damn used bookstore you're going to find anywhere. Yesterday I happened to walk by it, so knowing this would be posted today, I took a picture. (Mrs. R, look! Bonus umlauts!) They managed to get this so perfect; Myopic is exactly as they described:
And the music they play there
Would be Dinosaur Jr
And the people who worked there
Would be super skinny
And super unfriendly
Total: 9
 
Mt. Man said:
Let’s get to the #19s before the next round happens. Maybe? Anyway, from dozens of songs I enjoyed here’s my selection.
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I wasn't loving the 19s as much as the 20s until the run from 21 to 26. Echo and the Bunnymen always a favorite, Harry Nilsson One (surprised me and so good).... through Giorgio Moroder Disco. Great kinda chill run for me..
 
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