krista4
Footballguy
One per person per round, but I don't think you guessed before so I'll take these.
All of the above are incorrect, and I'll update the list with them (as well as Chaos's joke one).
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Middle-aged Dummies are back and bursting at the "themes" to get going! Full theme ahead! (3 Viewers)
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One per person per round, but I don't think you guessed before so I'll take these.
All of the above are incorrect, and I'll update the list with them (as well as Chaos's joke one).
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Thought I grouped this with the other bit.
Nevermind. See below
Loving the write ups so much.
Great theme and execution.
This song is great.
They had a difficult job following up Killing In the Name, but as a stand alone track Bulls holds up well
The history of this song is fascinating.
Falco (Rock Me Amadeus) - Had a huge hit with it in Europe, but its entirely in German.
After the Fire sensing an opportunity did a english enough cover.
Amazingly the Falco version hit #7 in Australia and the After the Fire version hit #17
In Canada Falco’s version hit #11, while After the Fires went to #12.
Most other countries picked one or the other as the dominant version.
My preference on this album is Up on the Catwalk, closely followed by Speed your love to me.Theme: 31 Best Albums of 1984
29 .Speed Your Love to Me by Simple Minds
Album: Sparkle in the Rain
Released: Feb 6
A transitional album as they adopted a stadium sized sound. Dubbed by some as U3, the listener can decide for themselves if that's a cutting insult at their lack of originality or simply an acknowledgement of a new broadly popular sound. For me, the bombastic Speed Your Love to Me is the standout track. I know this band will never be able to separate themslves from The Breakfast Club (at least not in the States) but to me, the song I've chosen here is my favorite of theirs. It didn't do much here but this was a top 20 hit in the UK where the band always seemed to have far greater success.
Speed Your Love To Me - Remastered 2002
Simple Minds · Sparkle In The Rain · Song · 1983open.spotify.com
Waterfront is stadium pap. And a prime reason they were on the U3 bandwagon.
Jim Kerr, lead singer, has an ego the size of Glasgow, but I still cant help being a fan. Especially of the New Gold Dream album before Sparkle in the Rain.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
For theme guess this round I’ll go with “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.”
krista4
Footballguy
Yo Mama
Footballguy
I’ve been caught by other drivers multiple times poppin’ and lockin’ by myself while blasting this in my car. Love this song.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Better watch out. Machine Gun Kelly got pulled over for excessive air drumming once.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Random thoughts....
#30s:
The Rain -
freakin' loved it. I don't know why, but the "..and him" cracked me up, and then the ending hit.
Who Knew - as in, who knew I liked P!nk so much.
I really thought this was a scorchy pick when Apply Some Pressure started playing. Good, fun song.
Hell yeah - Funky Kingston!! I posted elsewhere after reading the book Oz suggested, I've been getting to genre's I normally don't touch (reggae, jazz) to figure out what I do like. I was so mad seeing this artist on Shuke's list..
Grey Matter was in my top 10, so I loved seeing this here. It was a song that popped into my head when you posted the genre.
Nothin' But a Good Time - :mullet:
This almost made my album listen list, but instead I just listened to this one and Fallen Angel 3x each. I'm good not hearing tracks 8 and 9 ever again.
Added to the main listening queue:
I gave @Yambag a guess of his next 3 and batted .666 (not rounding up for metal's sake). I got the Cs artist wrong. I went with Corrosion of Conformity, but got his #9 and #28 correct. Anyway, Candlemass was added to my metal deep dive list. Not a band I have gotten around to, and seeing you and RW hold them in high regard is all the push I needed.
Echo the above with @rockaction's opinions in a genre I am trying to get more into, so Quasimoto/Madlib got added to my Hip Hop folder. Loved the vibe and beats on this one.
Even @MrsKarmaPolice is throwing me curves with something I've never heard before. I really liked The Animals of the World, and just listened to a few more off that album and those great as well. Thinking about your post and @jwb's theme, this one sounds like they recorded outside by a campfire. Great atmosphere to the song with headphones on.
@MAC_32's theme and songs have been great and hitting home this past couple weeks. Sorry for your loss, gb. I forget how great Corey's voice is in the Stone Sour format, so I changed the Slipknot spot in the metal deep dives with Corey Taylor to get around to both.
#30s:
The Rain -
freakin' loved it. I don't know why, but the "..and him" cracked me up, and then the ending hit. Who Knew - as in, who knew I liked P!nk so much.
I really thought this was a scorchy pick when Apply Some Pressure started playing. Good, fun song.
Hell yeah - Funky Kingston!! I posted elsewhere after reading the book Oz suggested, I've been getting to genre's I normally don't touch (reggae, jazz) to figure out what I do like. I was so mad seeing this artist on Shuke's list..
Grey Matter was in my top 10, so I loved seeing this here. It was a song that popped into my head when you posted the genre.
Nothin' But a Good Time - :mullet:
This almost made my album listen list, but instead I just listened to this one and Fallen Angel 3x each. I'm good not hearing tracks 8 and 9 ever again.Added to the main listening queue:
I gave @Yambag a guess of his next 3 and batted .666 (not rounding up for metal's sake). I got the Cs artist wrong. I went with Corrosion of Conformity, but got his #9 and #28 correct. Anyway, Candlemass was added to my metal deep dive list. Not a band I have gotten around to, and seeing you and RW hold them in high regard is all the push I needed.
Echo the above with @rockaction's opinions in a genre I am trying to get more into, so Quasimoto/Madlib got added to my Hip Hop folder. Loved the vibe and beats on this one.
Even @MrsKarmaPolice is throwing me curves with something I've never heard before. I really liked The Animals of the World, and just listened to a few more off that album and those great as well. Thinking about your post and @jwb's theme, this one sounds like they recorded outside by a campfire. Great atmosphere to the song with headphones on.
@MAC_32's theme and songs have been great and hitting home this past couple weeks. Sorry for your loss, gb. I forget how great Corey's voice is in the Stone Sour format, so I changed the Slipknot spot in the metal deep dives with Corey Taylor to get around to both.
Eephus
Footballguy
They cover Lou Reed "Street Hassle". I think it's awful but I can't fault their ambition.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
My steering wheel, dash, and pedals turn into a drum kit way too often while I am in the car. The Mrs can verify.... Just saying I can relate 1000% to this post.
Mt. Man
Footballguy
—
#, Please # 29
Song: 634-5789 (Soulsville, USA)
Artist: Wilson Pickett
Year: 1966
(Youtube Version) 634-5789
(Live version ) BLUES BROTHERS BAND : 634-5789
4 Lines:
Oh. I'll be right there.
Just as soon as I can. (oh)
And if I'll be a little bit late now,
I hope that you'll understand (whoa-yah... allright)
Number Theory:
The full title (as shown above) is “634-5789 (Soulsville, USA)”, but most recordings shave off the part in parentheses. This song was written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper, the latter of which also played guitar on Pickett’s recording. The number was a reference to “Beechwood 4-5789” which was made famous by The Marvelettes. Though of course that would be “234-”.
This song had a small bump in popularity from appearing in the movie Blues Brothers 2000. The 1st live version above involved the cast and the “Blues Brothers Band”. I don’t know whether I should apologize for reminding you of that movie. Eh, let’s move on instead. There were also several covers of this song, the biggest of them from Tina Turner.
Significant Digits:
Off album#: 3
Track #: 3
Hit #1 in the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles Chart & #13 in the Hot 100
Artist crossover with other playlists: 2 (this is a running total, so 1 this time)
–
Next on the countdown, a song about time. And shoes.
#, Please # 29
Song: 634-5789 (Soulsville, USA)
Artist: Wilson Pickett
Year: 1966
(Youtube Version) 634-5789
(Live version ) BLUES BROTHERS BAND : 634-5789
4 Lines:
Oh. I'll be right there.
Just as soon as I can. (oh)
And if I'll be a little bit late now,
I hope that you'll understand (whoa-yah... allright)
Number Theory:
The full title (as shown above) is “634-5789 (Soulsville, USA)”, but most recordings shave off the part in parentheses. This song was written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper, the latter of which also played guitar on Pickett’s recording. The number was a reference to “Beechwood 4-5789” which was made famous by The Marvelettes. Though of course that would be “234-”.
This song had a small bump in popularity from appearing in the movie Blues Brothers 2000. The 1st live version above involved the cast and the “Blues Brothers Band”. I don’t know whether I should apologize for reminding you of that movie. Eh, let’s move on instead. There were also several covers of this song, the biggest of them from Tina Turner.
Significant Digits:
Off album#: 3
Track #: 3
Hit #1 in the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles Chart & #13 in the Hot 100
Artist crossover with other playlists: 2 (this is a running total, so 1 this time)
–
Next on the countdown, a song about time. And shoes.
Eephus
Footballguy
29. Tems - "Replay" (2021) Single (Named) Ladies
Full name: Temilade Openiyi
I'm curious to see if any women (single named or otherwise) appear on @Don Quixote 's Afrobeat list. West African music has traditionally been dominated by men but that's changed a bit recently. Tems is a female singer from Lagos who has become one of the biggest stars in African music. She currently has 17 million monthly Spotify streams which is about the same number as Led Zeppelin.
"Replay" is a cut from her second EP. It's an example of a musical genre known as Alté, a fusion of Afrobeats, R&B, Dance Hall, Hip Hop and Reggae. I love the song's buoyant, sunny beats with the sax part bobbing and weaving its way through the tune. Tems uses her full vocal range from a smokey alto on the verse to soprano on the verse. Hers isn't a classically beautiful voice but it's very distinctive with a lot of soul.
No video for this one.
Full name: Temilade Openiyi
I'm curious to see if any women (single named or otherwise) appear on @Don Quixote 's Afrobeat list. West African music has traditionally been dominated by men but that's changed a bit recently. Tems is a female singer from Lagos who has become one of the biggest stars in African music. She currently has 17 million monthly Spotify streams which is about the same number as Led Zeppelin.
"Replay" is a cut from her second EP. It's an example of a musical genre known as Alté, a fusion of Afrobeats, R&B, Dance Hall, Hip Hop and Reggae. I love the song's buoyant, sunny beats with the sax part bobbing and weaving its way through the tune. Tems uses her full vocal range from a smokey alto on the verse to soprano on the verse. Hers isn't a classically beautiful voice but it's very distinctive with a lot of soul.
No video for this one.
Yo Mama
Footballguy
I tend to use the steering wheel for some dj scratching. If I’m rocking out, the seat belt shoulder strap works for air bass/guitar.My steering wheel, dash, and pedals turn into a drum kit way too often while I am in the car. The Mrs can verify.... Just saying I can relate 1000% to this post.
krista4
Footballguy
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Thought there was something off about you picking saxophone songs.
simsarge
Footballguy
So does a ladle qualify as a mallet? Asking for a friendThis popped in my youtube algorithm for a couple days for some reason. Finally clicked and listened. Then about five more times.
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Don Quixote
Footballguy
I do like that one. My list is more geared to the 1970s era, and not as many women back then as there are now with the modern Afrobeats music.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Here in the US, MTV played both versions. FM radio mostly stuck with After the Fire.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Sax by band member Ambrose Kenny Smith.
I've barely scratched the surface in getting into their catalog, but this is one of a few songs with sax that have stood out. If you're not sure you like these guys, just listen to the next song of theirs. Style is all over the place.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Songs NOT produced by Todd Rundgren!
krista4
Footballguy
Eephus
Footballguy
Songs NOT produced by Todd Rundgren!
Artists without umlauts
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Known favorites
Dr. Octopus – World Leader Pretend - R.E.M. (Peter Buck)
landrys hat - Changes, Pts. 1 & 2 - Neal Francis - Changes (2019)
Zegras11 – Der Kommissar - After The Fire - shuke list appearance!
krista4 – Jesus Just Left Chicago – ZZ Top - frequently covered by Phish
Anonymous Mystery Theme Dictator - Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band - Horns!!!!!
New to me favorites
KarmaPolice –Mind Idea - Jeremy Enigk - wow, this or something by them will be appearing on my list soon
Don Quixote – Heaven (Spotify) - Ebo Taylor (Ghana)
scorchy – We Bros - WU LYF - reminds me of Explosions in the Sky a little. Very cool.
Dr. Octopus – World Leader Pretend - R.E.M. (Peter Buck)
landrys hat - Changes, Pts. 1 & 2 - Neal Francis - Changes (2019)
Zegras11 – Der Kommissar - After The Fire - shuke list appearance!
krista4 – Jesus Just Left Chicago – ZZ Top - frequently covered by Phish
Anonymous Mystery Theme Dictator - Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band - Horns!!!!!
New to me favorites
KarmaPolice –Mind Idea - Jeremy Enigk - wow, this or something by them will be appearing on my list soon
Don Quixote – Heaven (Spotify) - Ebo Taylor (Ghana)
scorchy – We Bros - WU LYF - reminds me of Explosions in the Sky a little. Very cool.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Do you like the sax yet?
rockaction
Footballguy
This was also considered for Genre Come To Life (my playlist). I especially like the drum rolls at about 1:50. The song has a strong ending.
rockaction
Footballguy
Sunny Day Real Estate's Diary is an emo masterpiece. It's such the epitome of emo that South Park has an episode where a goth that catches his (kid? friend?) listening to Sunny Day Real Estate starts grilling her about if she's "emo." It was quite funny.
Anyway, I like the album. I have the album on vinyl, and I only buy stuff I really like in that format. So I had to put it on just now. I'll never forget watching it on MTV right when it came out and being blown away. It sounded so different than what was coming out of the Sub Pop scene back then.
DrIanMalcolm
Footballguy
So...like a bunch of the songs on the New York list, this one is about loneliness. It's a recurrent theme and hard to avoid. It also comes near the end of REM's long and illustrious career, and so it has another reason for a touch of the melancholy. However...I'm gonna say "Jesus Just Left Chicago" is better, even if the song isn't all that Chicago-y. So the Windy City now leads, 2-1. (You know I'm gonna find a way to make this a 16-15 final score).
On the NY scale:
Artist connection to New York (1-5 scale): 1. REM is from Georgia, and while Michael Stipe is an ornery *******, the band has little connection to New York.
Song connection to New York (1-10 scale): 3. The song mentions New York and it's wistful, but that doesn't count for much.
So that's a 4, lowest on the NY scale so far.
Yo Mama
Footballguy
These were all my favorites from the 29’s 1 yeah there were lots. All were new to me, except for Rockit and Bulls on Parade, two of my favorite pump me up songs. Lots of other great stuff too. Awesome playlist.
Eephus
Footballguy
Stipe has kept a home in NYC for a long time which probably added to his orneriness.
Eephus
Footballguy
Not much happening on the MADs adjacent new album release front this Friday but still better than a month ago.
Spoken word version of Jerry Cantrell's solo album from last year
I'm listening to the new record from Swedish Garage Rock true believers The Hellacopters who made my Global 31 list
New albums from Son Kil Moon and Bonny Prince Billy but those seem to come out every few months. There's also an upcoming King Gizzard acoustic record because of course there is.
@rockaction Madvillain Demos
Another advance single from Manic Street Preachers' new album (out in two weeks). Also new recordings from a Single (Name) Lady to be revealed in the round of 16.
New stuff from The Weeknd, Cymande, Kim Wilde
and Gary Kemp from Spandau Ballet.
Spoken word version of Jerry Cantrell's solo album from last year
I'm listening to the new record from Swedish Garage Rock true believers The Hellacopters who made my Global 31 list
New albums from Son Kil Moon and Bonny Prince Billy but those seem to come out every few months. There's also an upcoming King Gizzard acoustic record because of course there is.
@rockaction Madvillain Demos
Another advance single from Manic Street Preachers' new album (out in two weeks). Also new recordings from a Single (Name) Lady to be revealed in the round of 16.
New stuff from The Weeknd, Cymande, Kim Wilde
and Gary Kemp from Spandau Ballet.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Why that expression?Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde is one of the most successful female artists of all time on the British charts
8 top 10 hits, 14 top 20 hits, 17 top 30 hits and 25 top 50 hits
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
We Yanks haven't heard much from her since the '80s.Why that expression?Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde is one of the most successful female artists of all time on the British charts
8 top 10 hits, 14 top 20 hits, 17 top 30 hits and 25 top 50 hits
Eephus
Footballguy
Why that expression?Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde is one of the most successful female artists of all time on the British charts
8 top 10 hits, 14 top 20 hits, 17 top 30 hits and 25 top 50 hits
It's been seven years since her last.
King Gizzard has released 19 studio albums during that time. Sun Kil Moon/Mark Kozelek have put out 14 by my count.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Ooo. Poke the bear. Very brave.
Do you like the sax yet?
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Reading Carolyn Hax's chat today in the WaPo made me realize that I need to thank you all for providing me with the safe, happy spot that I need right now.
Thanks, everyone.
Thanks, everyone.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
She also did gardening shows in the UKWe Yanks haven't heard much from her since the '80s.Why that expression?Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde is one of the most successful female artists of all time on the British charts
8 top 10 hits, 14 top 20 hits, 17 top 30 hits and 25 top 50 hits
But yeah, way bigger in the UK and Europe.
-OZ-
Footballguy
I’ve been keeping up listening, but haven’t posted. So far I’ve liked more songs than in the artist countdowns and really like the variety. I’ve added many to my Spotify liked songs list, the following are songs I either forgot about or didn’t know and really liked.
I vaguely remember this from club days
I haven’t heard this in a long time
Same, bringing back some memories!
I know the band, did not know the song
I vaguely remember this from club daysNew to me!
Great song, didn’t know the name
I know the band fairly well. Or so I thought. Great tune
-OZ-
Footballguy
30s - a little down from 31 but still fantastic. New or forgotten (or haven’t heard in a very long time) and added to likes:
Definitely known but haven’t heard in a long time
New to me, I like the sound
Sounds familiar but I think it’s new to me
I don’t know this band, yet.
Another that sounds familiar
Definitely knew this one but haven’t heard it in a long time.
It’s been far too long since I’ve listened to the pretenders, they’ll go on my deep dive list.
Known, but forgotten
Definitely known but haven’t heard in a long time
Already mentioned, great tune!
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Songs Sam Rockwell has danced to in a movie.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Good timing I guess. My dad died this morning. In his sleep, so that’s good.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Sorry for your loss.Good timing I guess. My dad died this morning. In his sleep, so that’s good.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Condolences. Sorry for your loss.Good timing I guess. My dad died this morning. In his sleep, so that’s good.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Deepest condolences, OZGood timing I guess. My dad died this morning. In his sleep, so that’s good.
zamboni
Footballguy
So sorry to hear this - my deepest condolences to you and your family.Good timing I guess. My dad died this morning. In his sleep, so that’s good.
titusbramble
Footballguy
Sorry to hear that Oz
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Uggh,that sucks. Sorry for your loss , sending prayers to you and your family.Good timing I guess. My dad died this morning. In his sleep, so that’s good.
My deepest condolencesGood timing I guess. My dad died this morning. In his sleep, so that’s good.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I really dug Robot Rock - Daft Punk. My dog not so much.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I really liked this one. I think a coupe of current women country singers like Sierra Farrell and Margo Price may have heard this album at some point.
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