zamboni
Footballguy
I used to think the same at first - backup vocals by Barry Gibb (who co-wrote it with Robin) are very prominent, which probably confused many.
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Where in the world are the middle-aged dummies? Worldwide top 31 song countdown. (3 Viewers)
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Doug B
Footballguy
The Bee Gees do sing the choruses, I believe (could be Barry Gibb harmonizing with Sang, have to go look it up). EDIT: It was just Barry and Sang harmonizing the chorus.
It's a lot like Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me" -- Michael Jackson's work on the chorus gave that song that prime MJ oomph. Barry Gibb was good for that, too.
krista4
Footballguy
Those did flow well. Some of the transitions on these playlists are going to be brutal, though.
OH was passing through as I came to "Strong Reflection" on the list, stopped to play air guitar, and asked me who it was, saying "It sounds like music *I* would like." That one got the seal of approval from him; he said it sounded like the band Dead Meadow (whom he loves).
Raging weasel
Footballguy
My Mars Red Sky pick bounced off and around on my list quite a few times. I drafted it in G4 which is one reason I was going to leave it off this list but some of the other options are 8-14 minutes long so figured I'd give you guys(other than Pip) a break.
glad 2 people have liked it so far
glad 2 people have liked it so far
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Nice! I have a couple Dead Meadow songs in my rotation of stoner rock.
Those did flow well. Some of the transitions on these playlists are going to be brutal, though.
OH was passing through as I came to "Strong Reflection" on the list, stopped to play air guitar, and asked me who it was, saying "It sounds like music *I* would like." That one got the seal of approval from him; he said it sounded like the band Dead Meadow (whom he loves).
krista4
Footballguy
It's the use of the word "most" here that makes it brilliant.
Sullie
Footballguy
I don't think we've ever interacted or spoken to each other but most of the time you do a list of your "known-to-me" favorites I find my selections on there and I always think "I''ll bet if Pip and I went on a road trip and one of us drove while the other picked the songs, I don't think we'd skip each other's songs much less argue about each others selections!"
krista4
Footballguy
OH passing through again, "This is that 'Fighting Without Borders' song or whatever." Me: "Battle Without Honor Or Humanity"? OH: "Yeah, close enough."
He did much better on "peas and carrots," which he somehow managed to identify and pronounce the name of perfectly. I loved that one, by the way.
He did much better on "peas and carrots," which he somehow managed to identify and pronounce the name of perfectly. I loved that one, by the way.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
This may have been the first song that I had in a particular location that never moved around. If we did US/UK/catch-all lists in a different order, I may have put elsewhere (or maybe picked one from the Clube da Esquina album, which is one of my favorite albums in any language), but could not shake it from #31 as it seemed to function almost like a transition from the UK to the world lists.
I mentioned earlier that my enjoyment from Brazilian music may stem from their musicians being a bit Beatles-obsessed too — Milton Nascimento and this song (“para” meaning “for” Lennon and McCartney) some good evidence of that. Song a bit about how like them and wishing would pay attention to his part of his world. (Translated lyrics). But Milton Nascimento’s voice and music among those that I can enjoy without even understanding what he is saying.
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Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Everything new that I've gotten to so far is real good to my ears (but I haven't gotten to William Hung yet). Random observations and anecdotes:
This inspired much air-guitaring among myself and my peers in middle school.
I can't determine whether I've actually heard this before. I've certainly heard Nile Rodgers play guitar like that before. Either way, it's a banger.
I "saw" Garbage open up for Smashing Pumpkins in 1996. In quotes because we didn't get inside the building until toward the end of their set. However, they were so loud that we could hear this song long before we reached the parking lot (for those who know South Philly geography: At the corner of Broad and Pattison, we could hear this coming from what is now called the Wells Fargo Center.)
Sounds like Joy Division to me, which is always welcome.
Oh this is badass.
The kind of noise my ears love. I would have guessed this was a Manster pick.
I knew/remembered this wasn't a Bee Gees song because it was identified on an ad for one of those K-Tel albums. My elementary school classmates were convinced it WAS Bee Gees and I would argue with them about it constantly. Good preparation for the FFA, I guess.
Technically Canada/US, the Butler brothers are from Texas.
This brings back fond memories of my dad. He and my stepmother would often sing along to this album (though their favorite track was his cover of Me and Bobby McGee).
Loved this when it was picked up by US radio stations. I'm not sure if I've ever heard another track by them.
Pete Townshend has written so many brilliant songs that, especially by the 80s, he had no reason to do a cover in his live sets. But he covered this. The first time he played it, he made sure Dave Wakeling was there to see it. Both the original and his cover are fantastic.
zamboni:
Of COURSE the guy whose username is hockey-related would pick this. I loved this when I heard it as a kid -- wish the band had more success in the US.
This is my go-to when I do my Peter Garrett impersonation. You don't want to hear that unless we're both drunk.
This inspired much air-guitaring among myself and my peers in middle school.
I can't determine whether I've actually heard this before. I've certainly heard Nile Rodgers play guitar like that before. Either way, it's a banger.
I "saw" Garbage open up for Smashing Pumpkins in 1996. In quotes because we didn't get inside the building until toward the end of their set. However, they were so loud that we could hear this song long before we reached the parking lot (for those who know South Philly geography: At the corner of Broad and Pattison, we could hear this coming from what is now called the Wells Fargo Center.)
Sounds like Joy Division to me, which is always welcome.
Oh this is badass.
The kind of noise my ears love. I would have guessed this was a Manster pick.
I knew/remembered this wasn't a Bee Gees song because it was identified on an ad for one of those K-Tel albums. My elementary school classmates were convinced it WAS Bee Gees and I would argue with them about it constantly. Good preparation for the FFA, I guess.
Technically Canada/US, the Butler brothers are from Texas.
This brings back fond memories of my dad. He and my stepmother would often sing along to this album (though their favorite track was his cover of Me and Bobby McGee).
Loved this when it was picked up by US radio stations. I'm not sure if I've ever heard another track by them.
Pete Townshend has written so many brilliant songs that, especially by the 80s, he had no reason to do a cover in his live sets. But he covered this. The first time he played it, he made sure Dave Wakeling was there to see it. Both the original and his cover are fantastic.
zamboni:
Of COURSE the guy whose username is hockey-related would pick this. I loved this when I heard it as a kid -- wish the band had more success in the US.
This is my go-to when I do my Peter Garrett impersonation. You don't want to hear that unless we're both drunk.
simey
Footballguy
My brother, his ex-gf, and some of his friends lived in Jackson Hole, WY for a bit back in the 90s. They all worked in hospitality during that time. Harrison lived there (and may still), and my brother said he tipped really good, and he always let strangers take a picture of him and them. His ex-gf has a picture of her and Harrison together. He could be a d-bag, but my brother's experience around him was a good one.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
CLARKIE!!
- Chilliwack was my first cut, so #32 for me ... i sent this to our hostess K4 in a pm, but now i gotta:
"i had a great Chiliwack story, too, which is why it was tough to cut ... i made a pilgrimage to FlinFlon, Manitoba many years ago, as it were the childhood home of one of my 3 sports idols growing up - Bobby Clarke.
i hopped in a taxi/car service shortly after i arrived, as i was booted out a watering hole (yeah, i was so effin' bombed that CANADIANS! kicked me the hell out)
anyways, the driver lowered his radio to ask where i were heading ... after i told him, he cranked that chit UP, and i yelled OH, S***! RECESS MONKEYS!!!
he glared back at me like i just booted his sister in the jimmies, and yelled CHILLIWACK, MOTHER*******!! You're in FlinFlon!!!1! CANADA!!!1!
let's just say my biz in Saskatchewan got delayed a few more days than i initially planned on my "pilgrimage" taking me"
CLARKIE!
CHILLIWACK!
FlinFlon!
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
It reminded me of Elder, whom Manster drafted repeatedly in the US countdown. And most of their songs are mega-long too.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Here in NJ, there are some where the reaction would be "oh, must be Thursday."
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I totally agree. You often pick stuff that I like, or that I had forgotten how much I liked.
I don't think we've ever interacted or spoken to each other but most of the time you do a list of your "known-to-me" favorites I find my selections on there and I always think "I''ll bet if Pip and I went on a road trip and one of us drove while the other picked the songs, I don't think we'd skip each other's songs much less argue about each others selections!"
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
@Pip's Invitation - I thought the same thing about that The Clean song. Sounded like a Joy Division/U2 mashup.
The Dreaded Marco
Footballguy
I've always picked up a Yo La Tengo vibe from this song.
Love, love, love the Clean. Probably my favorite band from New Zealand. It was very difficult to pick just one song from them.
jwb
Footballguy
For my one-pointer (and Ace award selection) - This Beat Goes on/Switchin' to Glide - would likely be higher in my list but I wanted it as the "kickoff" song. In the 80's and early 90's my local classic rock station would always play this at 5pm on Friday for the start of the weekend, and it's a great song for that.
@Krista - this should get an Ace point, right?
@Krista - this should get an Ace point, right?
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Really liked this one - sounded a little bit like Billy Joel so I know someone that may not like it as much.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I had their first album on CD and saw them open for Gov't Mule in Brooklyn (at a venue that used to be a public pool). Then I kind of forgot about them. Haven't heard this track in years -- it's a stomper.
This is outsider art.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I actually knew Townsend's live version first.
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otb_lifer
Footballguy
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Mock Mr Hung all you like.
I realise quality is low on this track. Real ****in low.
It was my 62 ranked song from my 62nd country.
Yes Jan Hammer and Crocketts Theme deserves a place instead of that one
However........every time i hear it, it makes me laugh out loud. A long time ago at work on a quiet saturday afternoon, I played some songs to lift spirits. An Austrian song with cows mooing over a dance beat, Check out the Chicken by Grandmaster Chicken and DJ Duck all got a laugh or two, but when the Hung interpretation of I Believe I can Fly was put on their was pandemonium. Ears covered, laughing, crying, but the one reaction that still cracks me up is the guy who laughed continuously for an hour, tears rolling down his face. He had such an infectious laugh too. Thats why I kept it in. The memories.
Mt Hung had such a great attitude in his American Idol audition as well “I already gave my best. I have no regrets at all”
As for She Bangs, its a cracker. My 31st ranked song. Now did I move it up a few slots to tie in with Mr Hung. Of course.
All serious from now on.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
So it figures on the one day I take a nap there is an explosion of new content. You damn freaks.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
But I digress. My #1s with or without a bullet:
Stupid Girl
The Chain
Emotion
If You Could Read My Mind
The Beat Goes On/Switching To Glide
Precious
Stupid Girl
The Chain
Emotion
If You Could Read My Mind
The Beat Goes On/Switching To Glide
Precious
rockaction
Footballguy
Murder city nights!
Good time rock n' roll here. Love it. Own this on record, actually. Just dig the vibe of this song. Should be played in an old Dodge Charger or something.
Good time rock n' roll here. Love it. Own this on record, actually. Just dig the vibe of this song. Should be played in an old Dodge Charger or something.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Yeah, I never heard of Elder until then but have liked what I've heard so far. Stoner rock bands often have that same sound which is probably why I like them. I often have to check my own playlist to see who I'm listening to. With a bunch of long and mostly instrumental songs it's hard to tell what's what sometimes
timschochet
Footballguy
Precious is one of the great songs off one of the great debut albums of all time.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I'm known as the guy who likes long songs. Eephus is known as the guy who hates long songs.
Eephus' song today is more than twice as long as my song today.
Just sayin'.
Eephus' song today is more than twice as long as my song today.
Just sayin'.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I saw Umphrey's McGee a bunch of times in the '00s and had the same issue with them. Loved most of it, couldn't tell which song was which much of the time.With a bunch of long and mostly instrumental songs it's hard to tell what's what sometimes
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Am I wrong to suggest that this sounds like a bluesier Jeff Buckley?
Doug B
Footballguy
No one's mocking, GB -- I just remembered that Hung's Idol audition song was "She Bangs".
jwb
Footballguy
Here's one I haven't heard in forever. Great song.
Apologies to everyone for not announcing my sabbatical. Sorry to concern anyone. Not sure who found me on Social media but kudos to you. I just had to take a break and felt it best to just log off and run. That wasn't well thought out. Anyway I am alive and kicking and sure you'll be in better spreadsheet hands now as I surely am no maven.
krista4
Footballguy
Binky would have a perfect gif to add here, I'm sure of it.
I'm so sad that he won't be here for the countdown that I almost want to wait a month to finish it. But I won't do that to the rest of you!
rockaction
Footballguy
It's too bad that he won't be able to participate. I'm surprised we are still getting banned after the shuttering of the PSF, but I figure GG posts are really a hidden sociopolitical manifesto (they sort of always wind up that way) so maybe I'm not too surprised.
That's not to slag GG. It's just an observation about those threads. There's always a less-than-hidden "gotcha" angle from which he can make a point that is often sociopolitical. Binky took the bait, I think.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
He’s a good kid so I’m glad he found some success - but it was a novelty record based on how bad he was. I apologize if the song does make some one happy and they do enjoy it, but….
Maybe I’m way off base but I feel like maybe that’s a “troll” account trying to be funny or perhaps I’m just missing some inside joke.
ETA: I re-read your post again. I guess you actually are both accounts? Now I guess I'm part of the inside joke.
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krista4
Footballguy
Am I wrong to suggest that this sounds like a bluesier Jeff Buckley?
I didn't hear that but will definitely be giving this one more listens, so I'll have to keep that in mind next time. This made my new-to-me-favorites playlist, too. The Dead South song as well.
I put the Mdou Moctar song on the playlist, too, though OH listens to him a ton, so it's likely not actually new to me.
Embarrassed to say I didn't know the song, Round 2: "Pass The Kouchie." This was great. Of course I know the "other" one that was based on it.
I always forget how good "Beds Are Burning" is. Still sounds fresh to me a million years later.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
It's really the vocal, particularly certain inflections, that triggered the Buckley memory. The music isn't overly Buckley-esque.
Am I wrong to suggest that this sounds like a bluesier Jeff Buckley?
I didn't hear that but will definitely be giving this one more listens, so I'll have to keep that in mind next time. This made my new-to-me-favorites playlist, too. The Dead South song as well.
I put the Mdou Moctar song on the playlist, too, though OH listens to him a ton, so it's likely not actually new to me.
Embarrassed to say I didn't know the song, Round 2: "Pass The Kouchie." This was great. Of course I know the "other" one that was based on it.
I always forget how good "Beds Are Burning" is. Still sounds fresh to me a million years later.
Not sure I had heard the original Pass the Kouchie before. I knew it existed. Was surprised that it has pretty much the same arrangement as the more famous one.
Beds Are Burning -- which was the first exposure to Midnight Oil for myself and many Americans my age who were in high school at the time -- really stood out when it stormed our airwaves. US and UK artists just weren't putting out anything that righteous or passionate at the time (Ireland was a different story, of course.) It prompted me to find Diesel and Dust, all of which is brilliant, and eventually to track down all their albums, of which there are no weak ones.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
the vid remains cringey as hell, tho - it was then, and 36 haven't helped. oooffff.
though i will give spastic Pete lotsa credit for actually joining the political fray proper, rather than just watching from the sidelines.
krista4
Footballguy
Wait just a second here. I just realized you have him as Puerto Rico. Is that where he's from? Puerto Rico was included in the US draft.
krista4
Footballguy
I'll have to re-listen with that in mind, but now that you mention it there were definitely similarities in inflection.
rockaction
Footballguy
Not if you have a dog with you! Then you have an invisibility cloak or something...
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I don't know in some areas of our Country there's more dogs roaming the aisles than brands of corn-flakes.
rockaction
Footballguy
Why did I pick "Beez In The Trap" by Nicki Minaj?
I don't know. I guess it's because I remember driving one morning on an interstate and the song came on and I just went bonkers trying to freestyle with that beat. I also loved her use of "Beez" like "Be is," which is a heavier and more grammatically incorrect version of "I be in the the trap." It goes one step further to be like "I be is in the trap" and it sounds like "bees" and the imagery is of bees in a trap, so it cracks me up. It serves a dual role, both of which are absurdist.
That's not too high a praise for Nicki. She seems to frequently do stuff like that with language whenever I hear her. This is the most notable instance.
It's just an inventive use of language and wordplay, and it's number 31!
I don't know. I guess it's because I remember driving one morning on an interstate and the song came on and I just went bonkers trying to freestyle with that beat. I also loved her use of "Beez" like "Be is," which is a heavier and more grammatically incorrect version of "I be in the the trap." It goes one step further to be like "I be is in the trap" and it sounds like "bees" and the imagery is of bees in a trap, so it cracks me up. It serves a dual role, both of which are absurdist.
That's not too high a praise for Nicki. She seems to frequently do stuff like that with language whenever I hear her. This is the most notable instance.
It's just an inventive use of language and wordplay, and it's number 31!
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yeah that's the big winner for me from round 1. Love that tune and it was totally new to me.
rockaction
Footballguy
Lol. Crazy corn flakes. At least they don't get rambunctious and destroy the place.
I didn't bring it up in the other threads because I don't want to open a festering wound, but the other night at the supermarket a dog got into the flower display and crashed the vases. The staff was none too happy to have to clean up broken glass.
It was not a guide dog, either. Just your average ol' misbehavin' mutt.
rockaction
Footballguy
Wild packs of family dogs...
Ten points from me if you can name the band without looking it up
Ten points from me if you can name the band without looking it up
Hov34
Eephus's Great Great Great Love Child
I drafted it in a palooza where the category was "1st song off a debut album". Awesome song, was on my "Short" list.
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