Seemed like a good idea at the time
(Now noted as STOLEN from kistha)
The lyrics meme…
Step 1: Put your MP3 player or whatever on random.
Step 2: Post the first line(s) from the first 30 songs that play, no matter how embarrassing the song.
Step 3: Post and let everyone you know guess what song and artist the lines come from.
Step 4: Bold out the songs when someone guesses correctly. (note: My primary site is inexplicably dropping html tags. I’m too tired to deal with it now, so just pretend that things that should be bold are. Okay?)
Step 5: Looking them up on Google or any other search engine is CHEATING!
Knock yourselves out, kids. I will warn you all, my collection includes cover songs. I will bend to the ease of use, and accept ANY version of the song as a correct guess. But it’s a pretty fair bet to assume that I am not listening to the original artists. When one is guessed, I’ll edit the post, and award points.
1. Hey Hey!
2. Well I won’t back down I won’t Back Down. Johnny Cash. Words and Music by Tom Petty (American III, 2000 Sony records) 4 points, ironymaiden
Johnny cash was so cool, he covered Tom Petty’s signature song, and then asked Petty to sing the backup vocals on it.
God rest his soul.
3. Don’t talk, I will listen
4. Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime Coconut, Harry Nilsson (Resevoir Dogs Soundtrack, 1992 MCA) 3 points, kistha. 5 bonus points awarded because I did not properly credit the meme, in clear defiance of crazed internet protocols, kistha
5. We are building a religion
6. Hey!
7. What I chose to do, is of no concern to you
8. Sir, if you don’t mind, I’d rather be alone
9. Hey, hey, give them what they want Candy Everybody Wants, 10000 Maniacs ( Candy Everybody Wants, EP single. 1993 Elektra/Wea) 6 points, ironymaiden
This pressing has a side track of Every day is like Sunday. That’s so cool.
10. Ooogachaka, ooga ooga, oogachaka Hooked on a Feeling, Blue Swede (Resevoir Dogs Soundtrack, 1992 MCA) 2 points, kistha. 4 bonus points, kistha (see below)
Dancing babies suck ass.
Kistha not only identified both this song and #4, but correctly identified the album both were taken from into my digital hell dimension
11. Bird of prey, Bird of prey, flying high, flying High Sunset (Bird Of Prey) / Phat Planet (Album Version)/Speak Lord (I Get Deep). Fatboy Slim (Fatboy SLim: Live on Brighton Beach (2002, MCA )10 points, ironymaiden
Not only did the Queen of the Surface streets correctly identify the lyrics from the root Doors song, she mentioned the actual track and artist I was listening to. 5 extra points for ironymaiden.
It bears mention that this is not the only track of electronica on my list. Hate me later.
12. Baby, I’m so into you
13. Woman, I can’t remember a woman
14. I believe the stars keep shining all through the night
15. Young teacher, the subject of schoolgirl fantasy Don’t Stand So Close to me, The Police (Zenyetta Mondatta, 1980 A&M records) 5 points, Delaina Dancey
My favorite band of all time. I have credited the original release, but the recording actually came off the Message in a Box compilation, which I stole from the Columbia House music club. You see, they foolishly offered it as a single selection on the “12 for a penny” deal.
Advantage, Bhagwan
16. Well I’m a-running down the road, trying to loosen my load. Take it Easy, The Eagles (Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, 1976 Asylum records) 5 points, Delaina Dancey
I have been listening to this song for the supermajority of my life. I have owned this album in LP, 8-track, Cassette tape, cd, and gold master cd. It is the best selling album of all time. Look it up.
17. It’s not unusual to be loved by anyone It’s not Unusual. Belly. Words and music by Gordon Mills and Leslie Reed (Gepetto EP (Remix) (Disc 2)) 4 points, Delaina Dancey
Gyrating Venezuelans aside, my favorite cut of the song. Although, the Mars Attacks version(s) make(s) me laugh uproariously.
18. What’s the matter Mary Jane, had a hard day? Mary Jane, Alanis Morrisette (Jagged Little Pill – Acoustic. 2006, Maverick) 5 points, kistha
Always, always, ALWAYS look at the music in the racks when you make your zombie caffeine request to the soulless corporate cafe. You will thank yourself later on. This album is a kick-ass way to make a mortgage payment. But if she really wants to stay in the US, I’m still single, baby.
Call me.
19. Muzaik, Muzaik, Muzaik
20. On a quest, for the holy grail
21. Under a dark sky’s sails, over the reefs of moonlight Why Should I Cry for You? Sting (the Soul Cages, 1991 A&M) 10 points, ironymaiden
Actual lyrics:
Under the dog star sail
Over the reefs of moonshine
5 bonus points for calling me on my >bleep< and for having your own misheard lyric to add, ironymaiden. Really, who understands anything he says but the chorus? In my opinion, this is his best solo album. And I have all of them for comparison, no matter how painful the buying choice. 22. Truckin' got my chips cashed in. Truckin', The Grateful Dead (American Beauty, 1970 Rhino/wea)4 points, talentlessclod. 5 bonus points, due to my utter amazement that this was not amongst the fist songs guesed, talentlessclod 23. All day I grunt and groan, gotta haul that stone (pretend this is bold) 24. You let me violate you (pretend bold text has ended) Closer, Richard Cheese. Words and music by Trent Reznor. Arranged by Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine (Lounge against the Machine, 2000) 4 points, Delaina Dancey Visit www.iloverichardcheese.com right now. If you don't know already, you should. 25. I don't believe in superstars, organic food, or foreign cars I Believe in You, Don Williams(1980) 10 points, Delaina Dancey 26 years after the first time I heard it, this song still makes me happy. It may well be my favorite song of all time. 26. Hey, Heeeeeeeeeeeey! 27. All, my, friends, love a low rider Low Rider, War (Why Can't We Be Friends, 1975. Label unavailable) 3 points, Delaina Dancey. Got it in a compilation (Dazed and Confused Soundtrack), didn't delete it 28. Upon a secret journey, I met a holy man 29. Whoa-o-oh yea yeah! 30. I'm broke but I'm happy, I'm poor but I'm kind Hand in my Pocket, Alanis Morristte (Jagged Little Pill, 1995. Maverick Records) 4 points, Delaina Dancey. Funny Story. The very first time I met Delaina was as a side event during one of the most fantastic weekends of my entire life. I had been hanging around with her husband Ryan during Norwescon, 1996. Dinner time came to us, and we ended up in one of those hated 15 person tables in the hotel restaurant. Of course, I was pretty drunk that weekend (very long story), and when the waitress came to take my order, I hesitated for a moment, still pondering the menu choices. She asked, "Do I stress you out?" To which I autoresponded "Why, is your sweater on backwards, and inside out?" After a moment of shocked silence, I continued with "How appropriate." Maybe you had to be there. But I was. More or less.