Where in the world are the middle-aged dummies? Worldwide top 31 song countdown. (2 Viewers)

[zamboni]

Oliver Humanzee:

Master Of Puppets - Metallica
(new song)

Stranger Things’ Eddie FTW

I would say RIP but they’re bringing him back for the next season.

 

[Raging weasel]

My memory is that Freedom Rock was a pretty decent collection.

EDIT: Don’t take my word for it:

Various - Freedom Rock

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1987 CD release of "Freedom Rock" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

I still have mine lol

 

[Dr. Octopus]

My memory is that Freedom Rock was a pretty decent collection.

EDIT: Don’t take my word for it:

Various - Freedom Rock

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1987 CD release of "Freedom Rock" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

I still have mine lol

Well man then TURN IT UP!

 

[Ilov80s]

Updating the spreadsheet through the 19 pointers. Here is the new leaderboard:

Queen	133
Fleetwood Mac	113
Talking Heads	113
INXS	99
Golden Earring	92

 

[Leroy Hoard]

My 20/20 vision these #20's:

Don't Change
Carefree Highway
Hey Hey, My My (Into The Black)
Low Rider
Send Me An Angel
Fight The Good Fight
Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
Hang 'Em High
Master Of Puppets

 

[KarmaPolice]

Getting a little in here today. I saw Krista's post, and thought maybe GNR was the band that was getting the 4 songs. Metallica it is - and not to be outdone, we have what is probably Megadeth's best song in the playlist so people are able to confirm that they are indeed the better band.

Metallica had two songs today.

WTF was I reading and smoking?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Gordon Lightfoot's voice is like weathered leather wrapped in silk and soaked in bourbon and aged to perfection.

 

[Hawks64]

Twenty-Point Selections:


timschochet:

Rockin’ Chair - The Band
(new song)


Just Win Baby:

Don't Change - INXS (Australian band members)
(duplicate, second vote)


Pip’s Invitation:

Chest Fever - The Band (Canada/US)
(duplicate, second vote)


Andy Dufresne:

Carefree Highway - Gordon Lightfoot
(new song)


DrIanMalcolm:

Hey Hey, My My (Into The Black) - Neil Young (Canada)
(duplicate, second vote)

(Pip's suggested cover version)


Don Quixote:

Preta Pretinha - Novos Baianos (Brazil)
(new artist)


Dr. Octopus:

Killing The Blues - Robert Plant and Alison Krauss (UK and US)
(both new artists)


scorchy:

Welcome To Paradise - Front 242 (Belgium)
(new artist)


shuke:

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down - The Band …...........Canadian-American
(duplicate – second AND third votes today)


Sullie:

Crazy - Icehouse (Wait, Ozzie was allowed last time but Auzzies weren't allowed right? I'm confused.)
(new artist)


The Dreaded Marco:

In Your Bright Ray - Grant McLennan
(new song)


Mister CIA:

2541 - Robert Forster (Australia)
(new artist)


Hawks64:

Fat Bottomed Girls - Queen
(duplicate, second vote)


Mrs. Rannous:

Low Rider - War (US + Danish Harmonica Player)
(duplicate, second vote)


titusbramble:

Propane Nightmares - Pendulum (Australian)
(new artist)


Raging weasel:

Lateralus - Tool
(new song)

(congrats to weasel for spelling the song title correctly)


Ilov80s:

Senegal Fast Food - Amadou and Mariam
(new artist)


worrierking:

The Afterlight - Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3 (England/US)
(new artist)


Val Rannous:

Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf (Canada, Germany)
(duplicate, third vote)


krista4:

How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - The Bee Gees (Australia/UK)
(new song)


Mt. Man:

Fade To Black - Metallica (US band, Danish drummer)
(new song)


JMLs secret identity:

Sodade - Cesaria Evora (Cape Verde)
(new artist)


otb_lifer:

Brighton Rock - Queen (Freddie - Zanzibar!)
(new song)


simey:

The Wind Cries Mary - The Jimi Hendrix Experience (USA, England)
(duplicate, second vote)


rockaction:

Bandages - Hot Hot Heat (Canada)
(new artist)


New Binky the Doormat:

Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac (mostly UK members but Nicks/Buckingham are US)
(duplicate, second vote)


landryshat:

The Dawn - Osibisa (Ghana)
(new song)


John Maddens Lunchbox:

Send Me An Angel - Real Life (Australia)
(duplicate, second vote)


MAC_32:

Starseed - Our Lady Peace (Blame Canada! Blame Canada!)
(new artist)


jwb:

Band On The Run - Wings
(duplicate, second vote)


Eephus:

Reptilia - The Strokes
(new song)


Hov34:

Fantastic Man - William Onyeabor
(duplicate, second vote)


Manster:

Holy Wars....The Punishment Due - Megadeth
(new song)


simsarge:

Lucky Ones - Loverboy (I flip between this and #17 a lot)
(new song)


ditkaburgers:

LUCID - Rina Sawayama
(new artist)


Doug B:

Fight The Good Fight - Triumph
(duplicate, third vote)


westerberg:

Sheena Is A Punk Rocker - Ramones
(new song)


KarmaPolice:

My Michelle - Guns N' Roses
(new song)


higgins:

Shoot High, Aim Low - Yes (Guitarist Trevor Rabin is from South Africa)
(new song)


zamboni:

Hang 'Em High - Van Halen (Netherlands)
(new song)


Zegras11:

Jet - Wings
(new song)


Oliver Humanzee:

Master Of Puppets - Metallica
(new song)


Chaos34:

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down - The Band
(duplicate, second AND third votes today!)


AAABatteries:

Con Te Partirò - Andrea Bocelli
(new artist)

The 20s Playlist

 

[Hawks64]

Getting a little in here today. I saw Krista's post, and thought maybe GNR was the band that was getting the 4 songs. Metallica it is - and not to be outdone, we have what is probably Megadeth's best song in the playlist so people are able to confirm that they are indeed the better band.

Little story about Metallica. I met them backstage on the And Justice For All tour when I was 17. The only one that was cool to me was Kirk, the rest were absolute ******** to me. Barely said hi to me, and wouldn't even take the time to talk with a fan. Kirk was super cool, talked with me for 15-20 minutes. That was the day I was no longer a fan, I tossed all their tapes that I had and shirts.

 

[Ilov80s]

and an interesting turn of events, the same band currently has the #1 and #2 vote getting songs

Twilight Zone	52
Radar Love	38
Don't Dream It's Over	35
The Zoo	35
I'm Waiting For The Man	35

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Getting a little in here today. I saw Krista's post, and thought maybe GNR was the band that was getting the 4 songs. Metallica it is - and not to be outdone, we have what is probably Megadeth's best song in the playlist so people are able to confirm that they are indeed the better band.

Little story about Metallica. I met them backstage on the And Justice For All tour when I was 17. The only one that was cool to me was Kirk, the rest were absolute ******** to me. Barely said hi to me, and wouldn't even take the time to talk with a fan. Kirk was super cool, talked with me for 15-20 minutes. That was the day I was no longer a fan, I tossed all their tapes that I had and shirts.

Your name's not really Stan, is it?

 

[Ilov80s]

@krista4 just for your record keeping, the Sodade song is a repeat. I took it earlier in the draft.

Also, I should have listed today's song as Amadou & Mariam, w/Manu Chao. I will enter it that way for the spreadsheet.

 

[Don Quixote]

Don Quixote:

Preta Pretinha - Novos Baianos (Brazil)
(new artist)

I went away from Brazil for the past week, but back there. We were talking about the Rolling Stone Top 500 list recently — the Rolling Stone Brasil magazine named the album that this song was from their #1 greatest Brazilian album of all time (I’m sure the Brazilian equivalent of footballguys had vigorous debates about their list too).

Novos Baianos was a rock band that was heavily influenced by western rock music of late 60s/early 70s, but worked with Joao Gilberto of bossa nova/Ipanema fame on this album; it is a great combination of various Brazilian genres. This one is more of a ballad. I think the guitar on this one is great, with a build-up throughout, and has the call-and-response that I apparently love in any language. And my kudos to krista on picking up that Preta is Portuguese for black in her previews last night.

 

[Hawks64]

Getting a little in here today. I saw Krista's post, and thought maybe GNR was the band that was getting the 4 songs. Metallica it is - and not to be outdone, we have what is probably Megadeth's best song in the playlist so people are able to confirm that they are indeed the better band.

Little story about Metallica. I met them backstage on the And Justice For All tour when I was 17. The only one that was cool to me was Kirk, the rest were absolute ******** to me. Barely said hi to me, and wouldn't even take the time to talk with a fan. Kirk was super cool, talked with me for 15-20 minutes. That was the day I was no longer a fan, I tossed all their tapes that I had and shirts.

Your name's not really Stan, is it?

Nope, funny man. My sister got me backstage for my birthday. At the time she had all sorts of industry connections. I was able to watch Cinderella and Ratt from the side of the stage since she was tight with the band Britny Fox, who opened that tour. After Britny's set, we went back and hung out with them, and then once Cinderella started they walked me out to the side of the stage and I got to watch them. After their set, we went back to Britny's dressing room and hung out until Ratt went out. Rinse and repeat for Ratt, but I was able to meet a few of the guys from Ratt, super cool, but didn't get to meet anyone from Cinderella.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Getting a little in here today. I saw Krista's post, and thought maybe GNR was the band that was getting the 4 songs. Metallica it is - and not to be outdone, we have what is probably Megadeth's best song in the playlist so people are able to confirm that they are indeed the better band.

Little story about Metallica. I met them backstage on the And Justice For All tour when I was 17. The only one that was cool to me was Kirk, the rest were absolute ******** to me. Barely said hi to me, and wouldn't even take the time to talk with a fan. Kirk was super cool, talked with me for 15-20 minutes. That was the day I was no longer a fan, I tossed all their tapes that I had and shirts.

That sucks, but it tracks 100% the dynamic that seemed to play out in Some Kind of Monster. (great doc if you haven't seen it). Kirk comes off as chill and the others like dooshes - especially Lars.

 

[Hawks64]

Getting a little in here today. I saw Krista's post, and thought maybe GNR was the band that was getting the 4 songs. Metallica it is - and not to be outdone, we have what is probably Megadeth's best song in the playlist so people are able to confirm that they are indeed the better band.

Little story about Metallica. I met them backstage on the And Justice For All tour when I was 17. The only one that was cool to me was Kirk, the rest were absolute ******** to me. Barely said hi to me, and wouldn't even take the time to talk with a fan. Kirk was super cool, talked with me for 15-20 minutes. That was the day I was no longer a fan, I tossed all their tapes that I had and shirts.

That sucks, but it tracks 100% the dynamic that seemed to play out in Some Kind of Monster. (great doc if you haven't seen it). Kirk comes off as chill and the others like dooshes - especially Lars.

Exactly like it was. Not everyone can be Dave Grohl.

 

[timschochet]

Shout out to @otb_lifer for “Brighton Rock”. Such an amazing guitar solo- one of the best ever.

Sheena is probably my favorite Ramones song.

 

[krista4]

@krista4 just for your record keeping, the Sodade song is a repeat. I took it earlier in the draft.

Also, I should have listed today's song as Amadou & Mariam, w/Manu Chao. I will enter it that way for the spreadsheet.

Thanks. I had Sodade as a repeat in the official records but just messed up the post. And thanks for the correction on Manu Chao; I'll add them.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Getting a little in here today. I saw Krista's post, and thought maybe GNR was the band that was getting the 4 songs. Metallica it is - and not to be outdone, we have what is probably Megadeth's best song in the playlist so people are able to confirm that they are indeed the better band.

Metallica had two songs today.

WTF was I reading and smoking?

Adding “how to count to four” to the list of stuff you’ve forgotten.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Don Quixote:

Preta Pretinha - Novos Baianos (Brazil)
(new artist)

I went away from Brazil for the past week, but back there. We were talking about the Rolling Stone Top 500 list recently — the Rolling Stone Brasil magazine named the album that this song was from their #1 greatest Brazilian album of all time (I’m sure the Brazilian equivalent of footballguys had vigorous debates about their list too).

Novos Baianos was a rock band that was heavily influenced by western rock music of late 60s/early 70s, but worked with Joao Gilberto of bossa nova/Ipanema fame on this album; it is a great combination of various Brazilian genres. This one is more of a ballad. I think the guitar on this one is great, with a build-up throughout, and has the call-and-response that I apparently love in any language. And my kudos to krista on picking up that Preta is Portuguese for black in her previews last night.

How do you say “Rolling Stone Garbage List” in Portuguese?

 

[jwb]

Oliver Humanzee:

Master Of Puppets - Metallica

So, so good. I picked Bell Tolls yesterday, as that was my first real Metallica love, but this one is probably my favorite.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I don’t know Metallica material extensively, but today’s two songs may be my two favorite of theirs.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Getting a little in here today. I saw Krista's post, and thought maybe GNR was the band that was getting the 4 songs. Metallica it is - and not to be outdone, we have what is probably Megadeth's best song in the playlist so people are able to confirm that they are indeed the better band.

Little story about Metallica. I met them backstage on the And Justice For All tour when I was 17. The only one that was cool to me was Kirk, the rest were absolute ******** to me. Barely said hi to me, and wouldn't even take the time to talk with a fan. Kirk was super cool, talked with me for 15-20 minutes. That was the day I was no longer a fan, I tossed all their tapes that I had and shirts.

Your name's not really Stan, is it?

Nope, funny man. My sister got me backstage for my birthday. At the time she had all sorts of industry connections. I was able to watch Cinderella and Ratt from the side of the stage since she was tight with the band Britny Fox, who opened that tour. After Britny's set, we went back and hung out with them, and then once Cinderella started they walked me out to the side of the stage and I got to watch them. After their set, we went back to Britny's dressing room and hung out until Ratt went out. Rinse and repeat for Ratt, but I was able to meet a few of the guys from Ratt, super cool, but didn't get to meet anyone from Cinderella.

The saying is generally true, "Never meet your heroes."

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Chest Fever is a fantastic song whose every aspect is compelling, but it’s my #1 Band because of Garth Hudson’s organ playing. Live, it would be preceded by an extended organ solo (labeled as “The Genetic Method” on the Rock of Ages live album.)

 

[Manster]

Getting a little in here today. I saw Krista's post, and thought maybe GNR was the band that was getting the 4 songs. Metallica it is - and not to be outdone, we have what is probably Megadeth's best song in the playlist so people are able to confirm that they are indeed the better band.

Little story about Metallica. I met them backstage on the And Justice For All tour when I was 17. The only one that was cool to me was Kirk, the rest were absolute ******** to me. Barely said hi to me, and wouldn't even take the time to talk with a fan. Kirk was super cool, talked with me for 15-20 minutes. That was the day I was no longer a fan, I tossed all their tapes that I had and shirts.

I feel like this is a perfect example of why it's typically not a good idea to meet celebrities......or listen to their politics.....or generally give a **** about them, other then the product they put out....we put these people on a pedestal, when in fact, they are just human beings, some of which are ********.

 

[Manster]

Oliver Humanzee:

Master Of Puppets - Metallica

So, so good. I picked Bell Tolls yesterday, as that was my first real Metallica love, but this one is probably my favorite.

This is the song that most often gets chosen from the album of the same name.....and for good reason, it's great. The album is the climax of 80's metal. I prefer other songs from the album because they don't get the recognition they deserve.

 

[Manster]

Sorry I've been busy as hell! I'm coaching my son's TWO, yes I said TWO baseball teams and my daughter is in club volleyball.....we are running from sun up, to sun down, and then some!

Anyway, today's list is pretty awesome!

My Michelle is a deeper track from Appetite, and it's totally badass!

Lateralus......yep....put on the phones for this one baby!

Fade to Black.....Metallica got **** for this song as being too soft when it came out! That's nuts! It's about as metal as you can get. The content is heavy, and dark.....this is a turn up, and sing along every time I hear it.....never gets old.

MoP.....Blinded by me you can't see a thing! Just call my name cuz I'll hear you scream!!! MASTER! MASTER!

 

[otb_lifer]

Shout out to @otb_lifer for “Brighton Rock”. Such an amazing guitar solo- one of the best ever.

not only my runaway favorite album of theirs, but i also think it their best, by same measure.

THAT is Brian's album - even though it established them as a major powerhouse, i feel it established him more as the next in the great line of British axmen - and he earned it on this one.

the entire tune is a humongous flex by all members (Freddie's falsetto, Deacon's thumping bass, Taylor's power and swing), but the centerpiece is Brian ... during live shows they would each leave the stage one by one (Freddie first), until only Brian was left to noodle with his reverb and echo and loops - that was his baby.

i love me some butch Queen, and this are butchiest.


**** miss wik dropping in with "Freddie's Falsetto" being the working title of his opus on the plight of caged go-go boiz ... or something of the like ****

 

[Manster]

Getting a little in here today. I saw Krista's post, and thought maybe GNR was the band that was getting the 4 songs. Metallica it is - and not to be outdone, we have what is probably Megadeth's best song in the playlist so people are able to confirm that they are indeed the better band.

I'll take Metallica's first four albums over just about anything ever released....but I have a soft spot for Mustaine.....Peace Sells, Rust in Peace, Countdown, and Youthanasia are all part of my soundtrack from high school......I think Peace and Rust are both masterpieces.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Whiffed on Celine?

Mrs. R. and I might pull a Fleetwood Mac and go our own way regarding that one.

I have no problem with Celine, but I wouldn't think to pick her. Adele maybe, but not Celine.

What? You didn't admire the way i worked Jim Steinman into all three drafts? And I prefer Celine, anyway.

So beat it, Spiderman.

 

[rockaction]

What? You didn't admire the way i worked Jim Steinman into all three drafts? And I prefer Celine, anyway.

So beat it, Spiderman.

Naw, color me impressed.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Sorry I've been busy as hell! I'm coaching my son's TWO, yes I said TWO baseball teams and my daughter is in club volleyball.....we are running from sun up, to sun down, and then some!

Anyway, today's list is pretty awesome!

My Michelle is a deeper track from Appetite, and it's totally badass!

Lateralus......yep....put on the phones for this one baby!

Fade to Black.....Metallica got **** for this song as being too soft when it came out! That's nuts! It's about as metal as you can get. The content is heavy, and dark.....this is a turn up, and sing along every time I hear it.....never gets old.

MoP.....Blinded by me you can't see a thing! Just call my name cuz I'll hear you scream!!! MASTER! MASTER!

Been my favorite from the album since forever. Knowing my pick was a reason I asked the question about Appetite since this and stuff like Rocket Queen had been taken. My next pick would be Think About You.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Danish Harmonica Player

It would be too excellent if his name was Amadeus.

Sorry. It's Lee Oskar. I did say I wasn't kidding about this.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Getting a little in here today. I saw Krista's post, and thought maybe GNR was the band that was getting the 4 songs. Metallica it is - and not to be outdone, we have what is probably Megadeth's best song in the playlist so people are able to confirm that they are indeed the better band.

I'll take Metallica's first four albums over just about anything ever released....but I have a soft spot for Mustaine.....Peace Sells, Rust in Peace, Countdown, and Youthanasia are all part of my soundtrack from high school......I think Peace and Rust are both masterpieces.

I've posted elsewhere too, but Megadeth has grown on me in the last decade. I listened to Killing is My Business the other week, and thought it was every bit as good as Kill 'Em All. IMO both Ride the Lightning and So Far So Good are inconsistent. Then I agree that Peace and Rust are masterpieces along with Master and And Justice. Then Megadeth has better albums as we dig deeper and especially recent output. Of course, JMO.

 

[zamboni]

Danish Harmonica Player

It would be too excellent if his name was Amadeus.

Sorry. It's Lee Oskar. I did say I wasn't kidding about this.

That’s wilde.

 

[rockaction]

Then Megadeth has better albums as we dig deeper and especially recent output.

Anything after And Justice... is mighty suspect as far as I'm concerned, so I suspect you're right on this. I had already sort of really moved on from Metallica once the Black album came out. I don't even really care all that much for And Justice... save for a couple of songs.

Peace Sells is a stone cold thrash classic. So Far So Good So What is uneven, but still quality thrash, IMO.

 

[krista4]

Should I skip tomorrow since it's Easter and also will have a lot of Masters going on? I don't care either way, since I'm not an Easter celebrant.

 

[rockaction]

Should I skip tomorrow since it's Easter and also will have a lot of Masters going on? I don't care either way, since I'm not an Easter celebrant

My song is perfect for tomorrow so I vote whatever what you want to do.

 

[Mummy4]

Should I skip tomorrow since it's Easter and also will have a lot of Masters going on? I don't care either way, since I'm not an Easter celebrant

My song is perfect for tomorrow so I vote whatever what you want to do.

same

 

[Andy Dufresne]

My Michelle is a deeper track from Appetite, and it's totally badass!

Been my favorite from the album since forever. Knowing my pick was a reason I asked the question about Appetite since this and stuff like Rocket Queen had been taken. My next pick would be Think About You.

Both excellent choices. Let's not leave a song about cheap wine behind.

 

[Ilov80s]

Should I skip tomorrow since it's Easter and also will have a lot of Masters going on? I don't care either way, since I'm not an Easter celebrant.

Probably...but thats up to you. Weekends are usually pretty slow as is.

 

[Ilov80s]

Did you see Fat Mike is opening a Punk Rock Museum in Vegas?

@rockaction

 

[krista4]

Did you see Fat Mike is opening a Punk Rock Museum in Vegas?

@rockaction

Weird that the articles says it's the first punk rock museum. I went to this one in Reyjavik, and there must be others. Maybe they mean first one of this large scope. Cool notion, anyway.

 

[titusbramble]

Should I skip tomorrow since it's Easter and also will have a lot of Masters going on? I don't care either way, since I'm not an Easter celebrant.

If you did that, and assuming the US has Monday as a holiday as we do, then it would have the unintended side effect of pushing my next but one reveal into a work day and making the playlist last all day*, so there is that I guess

* - potential moderate hyperbole

 

[krista4]

Should I skip tomorrow since it's Easter and also will have a lot of Masters going on? I don't care either way, since I'm not an Easter celebrant

My song is perfect for tomorrow so I vote whatever what you want to do.

Why yes it is! Westerberg's has a little connection, too. I'm gonna stick with posting tomorrow.

Weird, I was looking at tomorrow and Monday's picks, and among the three days there is a lot of overlap in songs, and not necessarily the highest-ranked ones overall.

 

[krista4]

Should I skip tomorrow since it's Easter and also will have a lot of Masters going on? I don't care either way, since I'm not an Easter celebrant.

If you did that, and assuming the US has Monday as a holiday as we do, then it would have the unintended side effect of pushing my next but one reveal into a work day and making the playlist last all day*, so there is that I guess

* - potential moderate hyperbole

We don't get Monday off here, because we suck.*

* potential moderate hyperbole

 

[MAC_32]

Should I skip tomorrow since it's Easter and also will have a lot of Masters going on? I don't care either way, since I'm not an Easter celebrant.

Probably...but thats up to you. Weekends are usually pretty slow as is.

Spring weekend listening doesn't work in my world. That's the primary reason I fell behind and am not gonna ketchup. Just bummed I've been too distracted at work to engage during the windows I had during the american countdown.

 

[krista4]

Should I skip tomorrow since it's Easter and also will have a lot of Masters going on? I don't care either way, since I'm not an Easter celebrant.

Probably...but thats up to you. Weekends are usually pretty slow as is.

Spring weekend listening doesn't work in my world. That's the primary reason I fell behind and am not gonna ketchup. Just bummed I've been too distracted at work to engage during the windows I had during the american countdown.

MIss having you around! Hopefully you can catch up some later.

 

[krista4]

@higgins , what have we learned about leaving the safety of this thread? Be very careful - we don't want to lose you!

 

[scorchy]

Yeah, I'm 3 days behind and counting, but I don't celebrate Easter or golf, so catching up tomorrow is still possible.