| Author | Message | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3278 Registered: 1-2007 |
Hi everyone . A connections puzzle with a twist for you. This type of puzzle may need some refining but we'll give it a go. Unlike most connection puzzles I'm not going to provide you with a list of things. In fact you will compile the list yourselves and the more you add to it the easier it will be to spot the connection. All the things that are connected are Bands, Groups or Singers that have 3 particular things in common. To guess one please "sing" me a couple of lines from one of their songs and name the artist/group as well. If I "sing" a line from that song back to you then they can be added to the list as meeting the three criteria. Your task is to indentify what are the three things that connect each act. Start with some of your favourites and see how we get along? | ||
| Doriana (Doriana)
New member Username: Doriana Post Number: 591 Registered: 12-2010 |
Nice idea! Let me start with some of my favourite artists: And all the roads we have to walk are winding and all the lights that light the way are blinding There are many things that I would like to say to you but I don't know how (Oasis) You have never been in love until you've seen the stars reflect in the reservoirs. You have never been in love until you've seen the dawn rise behind the home for the blind. (Morrissey) My finger tips are holding onto the cracks in our foundation and I know that I should let go but I can't. And everytime we fight I know it's not right everytime that you're upset and I smile. I know I should forget, but I can't. (Kate Nash) Can I "sing" in another language too? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12164 Registered: 4-2010 |
Hmmm...I like this. That's me in the corner, that's me in the spotlight Losing my religion, trying to keep up with you And I don't know if I can do it Oh no, I said too much, I haven't said enough (R.E.M. - and I know you saw this coming) Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray, South Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggio; Joe McCarthy, Richard Nixon, Studebaker, television, North Korea, South Korea, Marilyn Monroe (Billy Joel) We can dance if we want to, we can leave your friends behind, Cause your friends don't dance, and if they don't dance, well they're no friends of mine Say, we can go where we want to, a place where they will never find And we can act like we come from out of this world, leave the real one far behind (Men Without Hats) | ||
| Kayleetonkslupin (Kayleetonkslupin)
New member Username: Kayleetonkslupin Post Number: 3177 Registered: 9-2010 |
Call the names of the foemen who've fallen Let them be carried like seeds on the wind Call the names of the kinsmen who've followed Let them be jewels in the crown of our King Gather the sheaves of harvest time lightly Many a day will they strengthen our kin Gather the sheaves of arrow shafts tightly Many a battle their feathers will win (Call the Names - Heather Dale) | ||
| Tortiekitten (Tortiekitten)
New member Username: Tortiekitten Post Number: 265 Registered: 11-2010 |
Awesome idea for a connections puzzle! Hmmmm...hits shuffle on iTunes... When they took the beach that day, they stole the children, took them away. And I miss everyone, but most of all the little ones, and their shiny toy guns. (Shiny Toy Guns) This is a place where eternally, fire is applied to the body. Teeth are extruded and bones are ground, then baked into cakes which are passed around. (Squirrel Nut Zippers) Little Hellions, kids feelin' rebellious, Embarrassed their parents still listen to Elvis. They start feelin' like prisoners, helpless 'Til someone comes along on a mission and yells, bitch! (Eminem) At first you spoke little and I said a lot, But in time you would trust me with the depth of your thought. And though we were only young men at the time, We had souls of the ancients with youth left to climb. (Kareem Salama) | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3280 Registered: 1-2007 |
Nice idea! Let me start with some of my favourite artists: A nice idea but also a lot of work And all the roads we have to walk are winding and all the lights that light the way are blinding There are many things that I would like to say to you but I don't know how (Oasis) Today is gonna be the day that they throw it all back to you You have never been in love until you've seen the stars reflect in the reservoirs. You have never been in love until you've seen the dawn rise behind the home for the blind. (Morrissey) We are the pretty petty thieves, And you're standing on our street.. Answered for Morrissey only and not The Smiths My finger tips are holding onto the cracks in our foundation and I know that I should let go but I can't. And everytime we fight I know it's not right everytime that you're upset and I smile. I know I should forget, but I can't. (Kate Nash) This is a no but this girl has some wicked song titles Can I "sing" in another language too? I'd rather you didn't if that's ok | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3281 Registered: 1-2007 |
Hmmm...I like this. That's me in the corner, that's me in the spotlight Losing my religion, trying to keep up with you And I don't know if I can do it Oh no, I said too much, I haven't said enough (R.E.M. - and I know you saw this coming) Oh, life is bigger It's bigger than you And you are not me The lengths that I will go to The distance in your eyes Oh no, I've said too much I set it up Bonus points for shamelessly sucking up to the puzzle host!! Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray, South Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggio; Joe McCarthy, Richard Nixon, Studebaker, television, North Korea, South Korea, Marilyn Monroe (Billy Joel) Chubby Checker psycho belgians in the Congo We can dance if we want to, we can leave your friends behind, Cause your friends don't dance, and if they don't dance, well they're no friends of mine Say, we can go where we want to, a place where they will never find And we can act like we come from out of this world, leave Men without a yes i'm afraid | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3282 Registered: 1-2007 |
BLOOPER ALERT Darn blooper already..... Morrissey is a NO but the Smiths are a yes | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3283 Registered: 1-2007 |
Call the names of the foemen who've fallen Let them be carried like seeds on the wind Call the names of the kinsmen who've followed Let them be jewels in the crown of our King Gather the sheaves of harvest time lightly Many a day will they strengthen our kin Gather the sheaves of arrow shafts tightly Many a battle their feathers will win (Call the Names - Heather Dale) I'm afraid there's no bonny heather in this puzzle | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3284 Registered: 1-2007 |
Awesome idea for a connections puzzle! Hmmmm...hits shuffle on iTunes... When they took the beach that day, they stole the children, took them away. And I miss everyone, but most of all the little ones, and their shiny toy guns. (Shiny Toy Guns) 'Friad not This is a place where eternally, fire is applied to the body. Teeth are extruded and bones are ground, then baked into cakes which are passed around. (Squirrel Nut Zippers) No but bonus points for a cool band name Little Hellions, kids feelin' rebellious, Embarrassed their parents still listen to Elvis. They start feelin' like prisoners, helpless 'Til someone comes along on a mission and yells, bitch! (Eminem) A little bit of weed mixed with some hard liquor Some vodka that will jumpstart my heart quicker Then a shock when I get shocked at the hospital By the Dr. when I'm not cooperating Bonus points taken away for forcing me to quote rap (silent C) lyrics At first you spoke little and I said a lot, But in time you would trust me with the depth of your thought. And though we were only young men at the time, We had souls of the ancients with youth left to climb. (Kareem Salama) nice lyrics but no | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3285 Registered: 1-2007 |
So far you have Oasis, The Smiths, REM, Billy Joel & Eminem | ||
| Tortiekitten (Tortiekitten)
New member Username: Tortiekitten Post Number: 266 Registered: 11-2010 |
appologizes for the rap, it's one of the only ones I actually like (probably because I saw a really good Draco music vid to it) I'm the fly in your soup I'm the pebble in your shoe I'm the pea beneath your bed I'm a bump on every head I'm the peel on which you slip I'm a pin in every hip I'm the thorn in your side Makes you wriggle and writhe (Voltaire) Way back when I was just a little bitty boy living in a box under the stairs in the corner of the basement of the house half a block down the street from Jerry's Bait shop You know the place well anyway, back then life was going swell and everything was just peachy Except, of course, for the undeniable fact that every single morning My mother would make me a big ol' bowl of sauerkraut for breakfast (Weird Al Yankovic) I sold my strings, my songs, and dreams And I bought some paints to match the colors of my love Hello, Hello, it's me again, Picasso I will spray my words of my love With your name on every wall (O-Zone) more to come later, for now I have work... | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3287 Registered: 1-2007 |
appologizes for the rap, it's one of the only ones I actually like (probably because I saw a really good Draco music vid to it) No apologies needed I realise that in setting this puzzle I leave myself open to all sorts of music that I don't like. I'm learning lots of cool new stuff mind you. I'm the fly in your soup I'm the pebble in your shoe I'm the pea beneath your bed I'm a bump on every head I'm the peel on which you slip I'm a pin in every hip I'm the thorn in your side Makes you wriggle and writhe (Voltaire) Classy name but no I fear. Way back when I was just a little bitty boy living in a box under the stairs in the corner of the basement of the house half a block down the street from Jerry's Bait shop You know the place well anyway, back then life was going swell and everything was just peachy Except, of course, for the undeniable fact that every single morning My mother would make me a big ol' bowl of sauerkraut for breakfast (Weird Al Yankovic) Speaking of Voltaire he once said "That which is too stupid to be said is sung" Hmmm was he thinking of Al I wonder. With a degree of relief I can say no to the weird one. I sold my strings, my songs, and dreams And I bought some paints to match the colors of my love Hello, Hello, it's me again, Picasso I will spray my words of my love With your name on every wall (O-Zone) Now that's what I call a lyric but alas this O-Zone has a hole in it and cannot be included. more to come later, for now I have work...Wot ees thees work you speek of | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12180 Registered: 4-2010 |
We've got to hold on to what we've got It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not We've got each other, and that's a lot For love, we'll give it a shot (Bon Jovi) Strangers waiting Up and down the boulevard Their shadows searching in the night Streetlight people Living just to find emotion Hiding somewhere in the niiiiiiiiiiiiight (Journey) Take on me Take me on I'll be gone In a day or twooooooooooooo (a-ha) Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here (The Beatles) Picture perfect memories Scattered all around the floor Reaching for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore And I wonder if I Ever cross your mind For me it happens all the time (Lady Antebellum) Working double time on the seduction line She was one of a kind, she's just mine all mine Wanted no applause, just another course Made a meal out of me and came back for more Had to cool me down to take another round Now I'm back in the ring to take another swing (AC/DC) I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow (Bing Crosby) | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3288 Registered: 1-2007 |
We've got to hold on to what we've got It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not We've got each other, and that's a lot For love, we'll give it a shot (Bon Jovi) Not even halfway there with this guess. No Strangers waiting Up and down the boulevard Their shadows searching in the night Streetlight people Living just to find emotion Hiding somewhere in the niiiiiiiiiiiiight (Journey) What a wasted Journey. No Take on me Take me on I'll be gone In a day or twooooooooooooo (a-ha) A HA! ....ah no! Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here (The Beatles) Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces, Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here, Here comes the sun, here comes the sun and I say it's all right Picture perfect memories Scattered all around the floor Reaching for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore And I wonder if I Ever cross your mind For me it happens all the time (Lady Antebellum)Lady? not even maybe. No Working double time on the seduction line She was one of a kind, she's just mine all mine Wanted no applause, just another course Made a meal out of me and came back for more Had to cool me down to take another round Now I'm back in the ring to take another swing (AC/DC) She was a fast machine she kept her motor clean she was the best damn woman that I've ever seen More bonus points for Balin who is pressing all my happy buttons I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow (Bing Crosby) Bing goes Bong I'm afraid. No | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3289 Registered: 1-2007 |
So far you have Oasis, The Smiths, REM, Billy Joel, Eminem, The Beatles & AC/DC | ||
| Doriana (Doriana)
New member Username: Doriana Post Number: 613 Registered: 12-2010 |
Can't read my, can't read my no he can't read my pokerface Can't read my, can't read my no he can't read my pokerface P-p-p-pokerface p-p-pokerface (Lady Gaga) Give praise to the empty heaven above I reject the sword and embrace the dove I see the world suffused with love And the charming men in uniform (The Indelicates) Jessica Simpson where has your love gone it's not in your music no you need a vacation to wake up the cavemen and take them to Mexico (Adam Green) | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3290 Registered: 1-2007 |
Can't read my, can't read my no he can't read my pokerface Can't read my, can't read my no he can't read my pokerface P-p-p-pokerface p-p-pokerface (Lady Gaga) N-n-n-no Give praise to the empty heaven above I reject the sword and embrace the dove I see the world suffused with love And the charming men in uniform (The Indelicates) Nice but no Jessica Simpson where has your love gone it's not in your music no you need a vacation to wake up the cavemen and take them to Mexico (Adam Green) Green with envy that he doesn't make the list. No You might be being a bit too modern here | ||
| Doriana (Doriana)
New member Username: Doriana Post Number: 615 Registered: 12-2010 |
Are you sure you want to live like common people you want to see whatever common people see you want to sleep with common people, you want to sleep with common people like me. but she didn't understand, she just smiled and held my hand. (Pulp) So remember that one thing that you gotta know: let him read your palm and guess your sign let him take you home and treat you so fine but baby, don't let him waste your time don't let him waste your time (Jarvis Cocker) It really, really, really could happen yes, it really, really, really could happen when the days they seem to fall through you, well just let them go (Blur) | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12184 Registered: 4-2010 |
'Cause baby, this town rips the bones from your back It's a death trap, it's a suicide rap We gotta get out while we're young 'Cause tramps like us, baby we were born to run (Bruce Springsteen) In my life there's been heartache and pain I don't know if I can face it again Can't stop now, I've traveled so far To change this lonely life (Foreigner) Leavin' home, out on the road I've been down before Ridin' along in this big ol' jet plane I've been thinkin' about my home But my love light seems so far away And I feel like it's all been done Somebody's tryin' to make me stay You know I've got to be movin' on (Steve Miller Band) Please allow me to introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste I've been around for a long, long year Stole many a man's soul and faith I was round when Jesus Christ Had his moment of doubt and pain Made damn sure that Pilate Washed his hands and sealed his fate (The Rolling Stones) | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 709 Registered: 9-2010 |
Oh say can you see by the dawn's early light what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fights what so proudly we watched at the twilight's last reaming? (Christina Aguilera National Anthem Performance) In the Year 2525 If man is still alive If woman can survive They may find.... (Zager and Evans, "In the Year 2525") Can I do a song that I wrote? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 710 Registered: 9-2010 |
Can you provide a list of the "no"s as well as the "yes"es? some more since I'm posting anyway A Long Long Time Ago I could still remember how that music used to make me smile And I knew that if I had my chance, that I could make those people dance And maybe they'd be happy for a while (Answer for Don McLean and Madonna, please) This land's not my land, I'm from Rhode Island But now Rhode Island is Called Best Buy Land And Tennessee Now Is Tennessee Plow This land was bought from you and me (Capitol Steps) Once a Jolly Swagman Camped By a Billabong Under the Shade of a Coolibah Tree And He Sang as He Watched and Waited while his Billy Boiled You'll Come a Waltzing matilda with me (I'm not going to make you answer for everyone who wrote it, but please answer for Banjo Patterson, who wrote the original, and for Slim Dusty, the legend who performed it so many times) Australians all Let Us Rejoice for We are Young and Free With Golden Soil and Wealth for Toil Our Home is Girt by Sea (Once again, not everyone who ever sang it, but please do for Julie Anthony and the group Human Nature, who jointly sang it at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. I believe Human Nature sang the first verse while Anthony sang the second. In case it matters, I'm posting the beginning of the second verse below) Beneath our Radiant Southern Cross We'll toil with heart and hand To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands To sing our Alma Mater's praise, And join in the fellowship strong, Which inspires our college days. We're backing our teams in the strife Cheering them to victory! And Pledge anew to old Connecticut, Our steadfast spirit of loyalty. (UConn Alma Matter, Written by University alumna Alice Sawin Davis, Class of 1925. Answer both for Davis, and for the UConn Pep Band, who performs it on many occasions, including after each basketball game) U Conn Husky, symbol of might to the foe. Fight, fight Connecticut, it's victr'y, Let's go Connecticut U Conn Husky, victr'y again for the White and Blue So go, go, go Connecticut, Connecticut U. (You've already answered for the Pep Band, so answer only for University of Connecticut Marching Band) | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12197 Registered: 4-2010 |
Greg: Which Capitol Steps song is that? I know a lot of them, but not that one. | ||
| Tortiekitten (Tortiekitten)
New member Username: Tortiekitten Post Number: 267 Registered: 11-2010 |
I’m a wind-up toy in an up down world If you leave me all alone, I’ll make a mess for sure I’ve a heart of gold in the smallest size Leave me in the dark, you’ll never hear me cry (Mika) I told the witch doctor I was in love with you I told the witch doctor I was in love with you And then the witch doctor, he told me what to do He said that... (David Seville) Hello Muddah, hello Fadduh, Here I am at Camp Granada. Camp is very entertaining, And they say we'll have some fun if it stops raining. I went hiking with Joe Spivey. He developed poison ivy. You remember Leonard Skinner. He got ptomaine poisoning last night after dinner. (Alan Sherman) Another Friday night, to get the feeling right At the bar when he sees her coming over What you gonna do, if she walks up to you Tongue tied better get yourself together Pound another drink, to give him time to think What's your sign hey I think you know a friend of mine All the stupid lines, that he had ever heard Wouldn't come to mind he couldn't say a word (American Hi-Fi) I won't run When the sky turns to flame And I sure won't budge When the earth does shake When the flood comes up I will dance in the rain 'Cause it's all the same to me (Anya Marina) We are what we're supposed to be Illusions of your fantasy All dots and lines that speak and say What we do is what you wish to do (Aqua) I am Cow, hear me moo I weigh twice as much as you And I look good on the barbecue Yogurt, curd, cream cheese and butter's Made from liquid from my udders I am Cow, I am Cow, Hear me moo (moo) (Arrogant Worms) I hope ya flip some guy the bird, He cuts you off and you're forced to swerve, In front of the Beatles' tour bus, A Bookmobile and a Mack truck, Hauling hazardous biological waste, The light turns red you have no brakes, And "Hard Copy" gets it all on tape, So you can see the look on your face, (The Bloodhound Gang) Now floating up and down I spin, colliding into sound Like whales beneath me diving down I'm sinking to the bottom of my Everything that freaks me out The lighthouse beam has just run out I'm cold as cold as cold can be be (Blue October) | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 2377 Registered: 7-2009 |
Step out the front door like a ghost Into the fog where no one notices The contrast of white on white (Counting Crows) The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together Love Shack baby, Love Shack bay-bee. (B52s) | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3291 Registered: 1-2007 |
Are you sure you want to live like common people you want to see whatever common people see you want to sleep with common people, you want to sleep with common people like me. but she didn't understand, she just smiled and held my hand. (Pulp) I like this but no So remember that one thing that you gotta know: let him read your palm and guess your sign let him take you home and treat you so fine but baby, don't let him waste your time don't let him waste your time (Jarvis Cocker) Suffering the same fate as Pulp I'm afraid. No It really, really, really could happen yes, it really, really, really could happen when the days they seem to fall through you, well just let them go (Blur) I can see clearly that this is a no | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3292 Registered: 1-2007 |
'Cause baby, this town rips the bones from your back It's a death trap, it's a suicide rap We gotta get out while we're young 'Cause tramps like us, baby we were born to run (Bruce Springsteen) `Wendy let me in I wanna be your friend I wanna guard your dreams and visions In my life there's been heartache and pain I don't know if I can face it again Can't stop now, I've traveled so far To change this lonely life (Foreigner) You obviously want to know what NO is. No Leavin' home, out on the road I've been down before Ridin' along in this big ol' jet plane I've been thinkin' about my home But my love light seems so far away And I feel like it's all been done Somebody's tryin' to make me stay You know I've got to be movin' on (Steve Miller Band) Playing "The Joker". No Please allow me to introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste I've been around for a long, long year Stole many a man's soul and faith I was round when Jesus Christ Had his moment of doubt and pain Made damn sure that Pilate Washed his hands and sealed his fate (The Rolling Stones)Pleased to meet you hope you guess my name, but what's puzzling you is the nature of my game. The first song written about Rumpelstiltskin | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3293 Registered: 1-2007 |
Oh say can you see by the dawn's early light what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fights what so proudly we watched at the twilight's last reaming? (Christina Aguilera National Anthem Performance)No but thanks for brightening my morning with a real belly laugh In the Year 2525 If man is still alive If woman can survive They may find.... (Zager and Evans, "In the Year 2525")Not even in the year 2011. No Can I do a song that I wrote? Well I'd like to see it but I can tell you now that it will be a no | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3294 Registered: 1-2007 |
Can you provide a list of the "no"s as well as the "yes"es? I'll do that some more since I'm posting anyway A Long Long Time Ago I could still remember how that music used to make me smile And I knew that if I had my chance, that I could make those people dance And maybe they'd be happy for a while (Answer for Don McLean and Madonna, please) Did you write the book of love and do you believe in god above iif the bible tells you so. Madonna yes McLean No. This land's not my land, I'm from Rhode Island But now Rhode Island is Called Best Buy Land And Tennessee Now Is Tennessee Plow This land was bought from you and me (Capitol Steps) Cool take on an old Woody Guthrie song but no Once a Jolly Swagman Camped By a Billabong Under the Shade of a Coolibah Tree And He Sang as He Watched and Waited while his Billy Boiled You'll Come a Waltzing matilda with me (I'm not going to make you answer for everyone who wrote it, but please answer for Banjo Patterson, who wrote the original, and for Slim Dusty, the legend who performed it so many times) No to both Australians all Let Us Rejoice for We are Young and Free With Golden Soil and Wealth for Toil Our Home is Girt by Sea (Once again, not everyone who ever sang it, but please do for Julie Anthony and the group Human Nature, who jointly sang it at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. I believe Human Nature sang the first verse while Anthony sang the second. In case it matters, I'm posting the beginning of the second verse below) I'm afraid it doesnt' matter Beneath our Radiant Southern Cross We'll toil with heart and hand To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands To sing our Alma Mater's praise, And join in the fellowship strong, Which inspires our college days. We're backing our teams in the strife Cheering them to victory! And Pledge anew to old Connecticut, Our steadfast spirit of loyalty. (UConn Alma Matter, Written by University alumna Alice Sawin Davis, Class of 1925. Answer both for Davis, and for the UConn Pep Band, who performs it on many occasions, including after each basketball game) No think more mainstream U Conn Husky, symbol of might to the foe. Fight, fight Connecticut, it's victr'y, Let's go Connecticut U Conn Husky, victr'y again for the White and Blue So go, go, go Connecticut, Connecticut U. (You've already answered for the Pep Band, so answer only for University of Connecticut Marching Band) No it's more about recording artists | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3295 Registered: 1-2007 |
I’m a wind-up toy in an up down world If you leave me all alone, I’ll make a mess for sure I’ve a heart of gold in the smallest size Leave me in the dark, you’ll never hear me cry (Mika) I told the witch doctor I was in love with you I told the witch doctor I was in love with you And then the witch doctor, he told me what to do He said that... (David Seville) Hello Muddah, hello Fadduh, Here I am at Camp Granada. Camp is very entertaining, And they say we'll have some fun if it stops raining. I went hiking with Joe Spivey. He developed poison ivy. You remember Leonard Skinner. He got ptomaine poisoning last night after dinner. (Alan Sherman) Another Friday night, to get the feeling right At the bar when he sees her coming over What you gonna do, if she walks up to you Tongue tied better get yourself together Pound another drink, to give him time to think What's your sign hey I think you know a friend of mine All the stupid lines, that he had ever heard Wouldn't come to mind he couldn't say a word (American Hi-Fi) I won't run When the sky turns to flame And I sure won't budge When the earth does shake When the flood comes up I will dance in the rain 'Cause it's all the same to me (Anya Marina) We are what we're supposed to be Illusions of your fantasy All dots and lines that speak and say What we do is what you wish to do (Aqua) I am Cow, hear me moo I weigh twice as much as you And I look good on the barbecue Yogurt, curd, cream cheese and butter's Made from liquid from my udders I am Cow, I am Cow, Hear me moo (moo) (Arrogant Worms) I hope ya flip some guy the bird, He cuts you off and you're forced to swerve, In front of the Beatles' tour bus, A Bookmobile and a Mack truck, Hauling hazardous biological waste, The light turns red you have no brakes, And "Hard Copy" gets it all on tape, So you can see the look on your face, (The Bloodhound Gang) Now floating up and down I spin, colliding into sound Like whales beneath me diving down I'm sinking to the bottom of my Everything that freaks me out The lighthouse beam has just run out I'm cold as cold as cold can be be (Blue October) To save some time I'll say no to all | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3296 Registered: 1-2007 |
Step out the front door like a ghost Into the fog where no one notices The contrast of white on white (Counting Crows) Hope you weren't counting your chickens with this guess . No. The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together Love Shack baby, Love Shack bay-bee. (B52s)Absolutely love this but regretfully no Update will follow shortly. Work calls. | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3297 Registered: 1-2007 |
Update Yesses Oasis, The Smiths, REM, Billy Joel, Eminem, The Beatles, AC/DC , Bruce Springsteen & Madonna. And here are the No's (Deep Breath) Morrissey, Kate Nash, Men Without Hats, Heather Dale, Shiny Toy Guns, Squirrel Nut Zippers,Kareem Salama, Voltaire, Weird Al Jankivic, O-Zone, Bon Jovi, Journey, A-ha, Lady Antebellum, Bing Crosby, Pulp , Jarvis Cocker, Blur, Foreigner, Steve Miller Band, Christina Aquilera, Zager & Evans, Don McLean, Capitol Steps, Banjo Patterson, Julie Anthony, Human Nature, Alice Sawin Davis, Some marching band, Aqua, Arrogant Worms The Bloodhound Gang, Blue October, Pep Band, Mika, David Seville, Alan Sherman, American HiFi, Counting Crows, B52s You'll probably see a trend now with most of the nos that will help you avoid similar guesses. I would welcome questions on the criteria themselves at this stage but keep those lyrics coming. You've posted some really cool ones that I hadn't heard before and also plenty of old favs. | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 2379 Registered: 7-2009 |
I'm sharing thoughts with those who are working on this... So far, I've ruled out these possible similarities for sure. They don't all have the same recording label. They weren't all active during the same year. | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3298 Registered: 1-2007 |
I'm sharing thoughts with those who are working on this... So far, I've ruled out these possible similarities for sure. They don't all have the same recording label. They weren't all active during the same year. Share by all means and both your statements are correct | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12203 Registered: 4-2010 |
The Rolling Stones are a Yes as well. How to pick the next songs - I know! Top 25 on my iPod...at least, those that haven't been guessed yet. Sister Christian, oh the time has come And you know that you're the only one To say OK Where you going, what you looking for You know those boys don't want to play no more With you, it's true (Night Ranger) And what you say about his company Is what you say about society Catch the mist, catch the myth Catch the mystery, catch the drift (Rush) She's a good girl, loves her mama Loves Jesus and America too She's a good girl, crazy 'bout Elvis Loves horses and her boyfriend too (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) Watching every motion in my foolish lovers' game On this endless ocean finally lovers know no shame Turning and returning to some secret place inside Watching in slow motion as you turn around and say (Berlin) It's not like you to say sorry I was waiting on a different story This time I'm mistaken For handing you a heart worth breakin' And I've been wrong, I've been down Been to the bottom of every bottle These five words in my head Scream "Are we having fun yet?" (Nickelback) Oceans apart, day after day And I slowly go insane I hear your voice on the line But it doesn't stop the pain (Richard Marx) And I'm not even out of the top 10 yet - I'll stop there for now. | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3299 Registered: 1-2007 |
Sister Christian, oh the time has come And you know that you're the only one To say OK Where you going, what you looking for You know those boys don't want to play no more With you, it's true (Night Ranger) Fraid not And what you say about his company Is what you say about society Catch the mist, catch the myth Catch the mystery, catch the drift (Rush) No dice She's a good girl, loves her mama Loves Jesus and America too She's a good girl, crazy 'bout Elvis Loves horses and her boyfriend too (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) Hope you won't be heartbroken to hear it's a no Watching every motion in my foolish lovers' game On this endless ocean finally lovers know no shame Turning and returning to some secret place inside Watching in slow motion as you turn around and say (Berlin) You've hit a wall here. No It's not like you to say sorry I was waiting on a different story This time I'm mistaken For handing you a heart worth breakin' And I've been wrong, I've been down Been to the bottom of every bottle These five words in my head Scream "Are we having fun yet?" (Nickelback) I'm afraid you don't get you nickel back. No Oceans apart, day after day And I slowly go insane I hear your voice on the line But it doesn't stop the pain (Richard Marx) While I applaud your bravery in admiting that this is on your IPod top 25 I must say no. This is the beauty of music , personally this song makes my teeth itch but yet it's in your top 25. As long as you don't mention Glenn Madeiros then we'll still be friends ;o) | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 718 Registered: 9-2010 |
What about show tunes? Edelweiss, edelweiss, every morning you greet me Small and white, clean and bright you look so happy to me -Captain Georg von Trapp The hills are alive with the sound of music With songs they have sung for a thousand years The hills fill my heart with the sound of music My heart wants to sing every song it hears Is anything about the song relevant? Like if I'd done Billy Joel's performance of the National Anthem, would it have worked? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 719 Registered: 9-2010 |
Some more which I forgot Not a show tune Fighting Soldiers From the Sky Fearless Men Who Jump and Die Men Who Mean Just What They Say Those Brave Men are the Green Berets -Robin Moore and Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler (they both performed the song on the same release, and should therefore be treated as one artist/group, not two, unless I misunderstand the rule) We've been together since way back when Sometimes I never want to see you again But I want you to know, after all these years You're still the one I want whisperin' in my ear -Orleans. On a side note John Hall, who was in Orleans, used to be my Congressman until Republican Nan Hayworth defeated him in last November. And in spite of the fact that is a Democrat, John McCain used this song during his campaign in 2008. And Hall sued, obviously. If you're going to use a song you don't have the rights to, at least make sure it wasn't written by a member of the opposite party. Seriously, Johnny. | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 2380 Registered: 7-2009 |
Red, red wine Stay close to me Don`t let me be in love It`s tearin` apart My blue, blue heart (UB40) She likes me for me Not because I sing like Pavorotti Or because I'm such a hottie I like her for her Not because she's phat like Cindy Crawford She has got so much to offer Why does she waste all her time with me There must be something there that I don't see (Blessed Union of Souls) | ||
| Doriana (Doriana)
New member Username: Doriana Post Number: 627 Registered: 12-2010 |
Come as you are as you were as I want you to be as a friend as a friend as an old enemy (Nirvana) | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12206 Registered: 4-2010 |
I've never heard of Glenn Madeiros - that's a good thing, right? Anyway, continuing with the top 25, starting with another one which is a bit embarrassing to admit: Baby you're all that I want When you're lying here in my arms I'm finding it hard to believe We're in heaven And love is all that I need And I found it there in your heart It isn't too hard to see We're in heaven (Bryan Adams) The lady in red is dancing with me cheek to cheek There's nobody here, it's just you and me It's where I want to be But I hardly know this beauty by my side I'll never forget the way you look tonight (Chris De Burgh, and this one's also a bit embarrassing to admit) We are young Heartache to heartache we stand No promises, no demands Love is a battlefield We are strong No one can tell us we're wrong Searching our hearts for so long Both of us knowing Love is a battlefield (Pat Benatar) You know I'm a dreamer But my heart's of gold I had to run away high So, I wouldn't come home low Just when things went right Doesn't mean they're always wrong Just take this song and you'll never feel Left all alone (Mötley Crüe) If you're lost, you can look, and you will find me Time after time If you fall, I will catch you, I'll be waiting Time after time (Cyndi Lauper) How can you see into my eyes Like open doors Leading you down into my core Where I've become so numb Without a soul My spirit sleeping somewhere cold Until you find it there and lead it back Home (Evanescence) We'll do it all Everything On our own We don't need Anything Or anyone (Snow Patrol) We both lie silently still in the dead of the night Although we both lie close together We feel miles apart inside Was it something I said or something I did Did my words not come out right Though I tried not to hurt you Though I tried But I guess that's why they say (Poison) You should've seen by the look in my eyes, baby There was something missin' You should've known by the tone of my voice, maybe But you didn't listen (REO Speedwagon, and that concludes all unrepresented artists in my top 25! Phew.) | ||
| Kayleetonkslupin (Kayleetonkslupin)
New member Username: Kayleetonkslupin Post Number: 3197 Registered: 9-2010 |
All the leaves are brown And the sky is gray I went for a walk On a winter's day I'd be safe and warm If I was in L.A. California dreamin' On such a winter's day (California Dreamin', The Mamas and the Papas) Heads, Carolina, tails California Somewhere greener, somewhere warmer Up in the mountains Down by the ocean Where it don't matter So long as we're goin' Somewhere together I've got a quarter Heads Carolina, tails California (Jo Dee Messina) (I hope "Hotel California" isn't relevant...I refuse to quote it here, it was my last ex-boyfriend's favorite song. Ick.) Do you know the way to San Jose? I've been away so long. I may go wrong and lose my way. Do you know the way to San Jose? I'm going back to find some peace of mind in San Jose. - Dionne Warwick (but please also answer for Neil Diamond and Frankie Goes to Hollywood) The loveliness of Paris seems somehow sadly gay The glory that was Rome is of another day I've been terribly alone and forgotten in Manhattan I'm going home to my city by the Bay I left my heart in San Francisco High on a hill, it calls to me To be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars The morning fog may chill the air, I don't care (Tony Bennett) If you're going to San Francisco Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair On the streets of San Francisco You'll meet some gentle people there did that one from memory, so don't be annoyed if it's in any way wrong. Scott McKenzie, "If You're Going To San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers In Your Hair)" | ||
| Woodworm (Woodworm)
New member Username: Woodworm Post Number: 2545 Registered: 3-2006 |
How many roads must a man walk down before you call him a man? How many times do I have to tell you to hurry up? What if a much of a which of a wind gives the truth to summer's lie? How long has this been going on? Did you happen to see the most beautiful girl in the world? Is this love is this love is this love is this love that I'm feeling? And who should I say is Colin? ;-) | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3300 Registered: 1-2007 |
What about show tunes? I'm for em.... but they won't really help here Edelweiss, edelweiss, every morning you greet me Small and white, clean and bright you look so happy to me -Captain Georg von Trapp I can play this on the recorder well I could when I was 10 but alas no The hills are alive with the sound of music With songs they have sung for a thousand years The hills fill my heart with the sound of music My heart wants to sing every song it hears Sorry but the hills are alive with the sound of NO. Is anything about the song relevant? Like if I'd done Billy Joel's performance of the National Anthem, would it have worked? Good idea to clarify this point. It's the artist that's relevant so any Billy Joel song you picked would have worked | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3301 Registered: 1-2007 |
Some more which I forgot Not a show tune Fighting Soldiers From the Sky Fearless Men Who Jump and Die Men Who Mean Just What They Say Those Brave Men are the Green Berets -Robin Moore and Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler (they both performed the song on the same release, and should therefore be treated as one artist/group, not two, unless I misunderstand the rule) You understand correctly but this is a no. Stick with Pop/Rock and a few other genres We've been together since way back when Sometimes I never want to see you again But I want you to know, after all these years You're still the one I want whisperin' in my ear -Orleans. On a side note John Hall, who was in Orleans, used to be my Congressman until Republican Nan Hayworth defeated him in last November. And in spite of the fact that is a Democrat, John McCain used this song during his campaign in 2008. And Hall sued, obviously. If you're going to use a song you don't have the rights to, at least make sure it wasn't written by a member of the opposite party. Seriously, Johnny Hee hee nice story but another no I'm afraid | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3302 Registered: 1-2007 |
Come as you are as you were as I want you to be as a friend as a friend as an old enemy (Nirvana) Come doused in mud, soaked in bleach as I want you to be. What an amazing talent Kurt was | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3303 Registered: 1-2007 |
I've never heard of Glenn Madeiros - that's a good thing, right? Darn tootin Anyway, continuing with the top 25, starting with another one which is a bit embarrassing to admit: I'll have the sick bag standing by.. Baby you're all that I want When you're lying here in my arms I'm finding it hard to believe We're in heaven And love is all that I need And I found it there in your heart It isn't too hard to see We're in heaven (Bryan Adams) Afraid not but some of Bryan's early stuff is pretty good The lady in red is dancing with me cheek to cheek There's nobody here, it's just you and me It's where I want to be But I hardly know this beauty by my side I'll never forget the way you look tonight (Chris De Burgh, and this one's also a bit embarrassing to admit) No. He went downhill after Spanish Train We are young Heartache to heartache we stand No promises, no demands Love is a battlefield We are strong No one can tell us we're wrong Searching our hearts for so long Both of us knowing Love is a battlefield (Pat Benatar) Good song but no I'm afraid You know I'm a dreamer But my heart's of gold I had to run away high So, I wouldn't come home low Just when things went right Doesn't mean they're always wrong Just take this song and you'll never feel Left all alone (Mötley Crüe) Rockin band but alas no If you're lost, you can look, and you will find me Time after time If you fall, I will catch you, I'll be waiting Time after time (Cyndi Lauper) \bPCyndi is a no but of all the nos so far she was closest to being a yes. Btw I think Cyndi was the most underrated singer of her generation, I would have taken her over Madonna any day} How can you see into my eyes Like open doors Leading you down into my core Where I've become so numb Without a soul My spirit sleeping somewhere cold Until you find it there and lead it back Home (Evanescence) I scence a no here We'll do it all Everything On our own We don't need Anything Or anyone (Snow Patrol) That's a s(NO)w I'm afraid We both lie silently still in the dead of the night Although we both lie close together We feel miles apart inside Was it something I said or something I did Did my words not come out right Though I tried not to hurt you Though I tried But I guess that's why they say (Poison) There's no antidote for this guess. NO You should've seen by the look in my eyes, baby There was something missin' You should've known by the tone of my voice, maybe But you didn't listen (REO Speedwagon, and that concludes all unrepresented artists in my top 25! Phew.)Without doubt my second favourite band that start with a capital RE. No I should mention that all opinions are mine and do not represent the opinions of the forum or Paul Sloane for that matter. Hope all this friendly joshing of your musical tastes is being taken in the spirit intended | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3304 Registered: 1-2007 |
All the leaves are brown And the sky is gray I went for a walk On a winter's day I'd be safe and warm If I was in L.A. California dreamin' On such a winter's day (California Dreamin', The Mamas and the Papas) Stopped into a church I passed along the way, well I got down on my knees and I pretend to pray Heads, Carolina, tails California Somewhere greener, somewhere warmer Up in the mountains Down by the ocean Where it don't matter So long as we're goin' Somewhere together I've got a quarter Heads Carolina, tails California (Jo Dee Messina) No to Jo (I hope "Hotel California" isn't relevant...I refuse to quote it here, it was my last ex-boyfriend's favorite song. Ick.) Sorry about this but as you mentioned it i've got to say "On a dark desert highway , cool wind in my hair , warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air Do you know the way to San Jose? I've been away so long. I may go wrong and lose my way. Do you know the way to San Jose? I'm going back to find some peace of mind in San Jose. - Dionne Warwick (but please also answer for Neil Diamond and Frankie Goes to Hollywood) LA is a great big freeway, put a hundred down and buy a car.... Answered yes for Neil Diamond no to the other two The loveliness of Paris seems somehow sadly gay The glory that was Rome is of another day I've been terribly alone and forgotten in Manhattan I'm going home to my city by the Bay I left my heart in San Francisco High on a hill, it calls to me To be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars The morning fog may chill the air, I don't care (Tony Bennett) Fraid not If you're going to San Francisco Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair On the streets of San Francisco You'll meet some gentle people there did that one from memory, so don't be annoyed if it's in any way wrong. Scott McKenzie, "If You're Going To San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers In Your Hair)" Great Scott but no | ||
| Doriana (Doriana)
New member Username: Doriana Post Number: 640 Registered: 12-2010 |
I've been cheated by you since I don't know when so I made up my mind, it must come to an end look at me now, will I ever learn I don't know how, but I suddenly lose control there's a fire within my soul (ABBA) All in all, it's just another brick in the wall all in all, you're just another brick in the wall (Pink Floyd) | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3305 Registered: 1-2007 |
How many roads must a man walk down before you call him a man? Yes and how many deaths will it take til he knows that too many people have died. The answer my friend is blowin in the wind the answer is blowin in the wind. Bob Dylan How many times do I have to tell you to hurry up? Naughty Wordworm not naming the artist but Alanis Morissette is a no but did hit 2 of the 3 criteria What if a much of a which of a wind gives the truth to summer's lie? I can't find out who sang this . All I can find is the poem How long has this been going on? By Ace I take it then no. Did you happen to see the most beautiful girl in the world? Charlie Rich is a poor guess. No Is this love is this love is this love is this love that I'm feeling? Suprisingly Bob Marley is a no but he's another that hit 2 out of 3 And who should I say is Colin? ;-)You lost me there | ||
| Woodworm (Woodworm)
New member Username: Woodworm Post Number: 2546 Registered: 3-2006 |
Sorry, me being silly: it's 'who should I say is calling', and it's Leonard Cohen. Is he a yes? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3306 Registered: 1-2007 |
Sorry, me being silly: it's 'who should I say is calling', and it's Leonard Cohen. Is he a yes? Rather depressingly Mr Cohen is a no | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3307 Registered: 1-2007 |
Recap The yes Artists so far are: Oasis, The Smiths, REM, Billy Joel, Eminem, The Beatles, AC/DC , Bruce Springsteen Madonna , Rolling Stones, Nirvana, The Mamas & the Papas, The Eagles, Neil Diamond & Bob Dylan. The nos are too numerous to name but I will give you the three acts that hit 2 out of 3 criteria: Bob Marley, Alanis Morissette & Cyndi Lauper. | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3308 Registered: 1-2007 |
Nearly missed this I've been cheated by you since I don't know when so I made up my mind, it must come to an end look at me now, will I ever learn I don't know how, but I suddenly lose control there's a fire within my soul (ABBA) Mamma Mia here I go again, my my how can I resist you All in all, it's just another brick in the wall all in all, you're just another brick in the wall (Pink Floyd) We don't need no education, we don't need no thought control | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3309 Registered: 1-2007 |
Recap The yes Artists so far are: Oasis, The Smiths, REM, Billy Joel, Eminem, The Beatles, AC/DC , Bruce Springsteen Madonna , Rolling Stones, Nirvana, The Mamas & the Papas, The Eagles, Neil Diamond ,Bob Dylan, ABBA & Pink Floyd. The nos are too numerous to name but I will give you the three acts that hit 2 out of 3 criteria: Bob Marley, Alanis Morissette & Cyndi Lauper. Any ideas anyone? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 729 Registered: 9-2010 |
Is anythings about the artists'/groups names relevant to the rule? The success of their songs? On the Top 100 Chart (or whatever it is)? Did they need to get to #1? Is it relevant whether they go by their real name or not? (ie either a stage or group name)? If hypothetically, Bob Marley had performed all the songs the Eagles did in reality, and they had experienced the same results, while meanwhile the The Eagles had performed all of Marley's (real) songs and they had experienced the same results, would the solution be any different? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3310 Registered: 1-2007 |
Is anythings about the artists'/groups names relevant to the rule? No The success of their songs? no On the Top 100 Chart (or whatever it is)? Did they need to get to #1? No to these Is it relevant whether they go by their real name or not? (ie either a stage or group name)? No If hypothetically, Bob Marley had performed all the songs the Eagles did in reality, and they had experienced the same results, while meanwhile the The Eagles had performed all of Marley's (real) songs and they had experienced the same results, would the solution be any different? Interesting question. If they had performed each others songs to the same quality and result then Marley would be a yes and The Eagles would be a no | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12224 Registered: 4-2010 |
Anything about the members of the group relevant? The number of members? Any of their albums relevant? The names of their albums? Throwing out a couple more... Hold it now and watch the hoodwink As I make you stop, think You'll think you're looking at Aquaman I summon fish to the dish although I like the Chalet Swiss I like the sushi 'cause it's never touched a frying pan (Barenaked Ladies) Left a good job in the city Workin' for the man every night and day And I never lost one minute of sleepin' Worryin' 'bout the way things might have been (Creedence Clearwater Revival) I pulled into Nazareth, I was feeling 'bout half past dead I just need some place where I can lay my head "Hey mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?" He just grinned and shook my hand, and "No" was all he said (The Band) | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12231 Registered: 4-2010 |
Can't believe I forgot this one... I'm a shooting star leaping through the sky Like a tiger defying the laws of gravity I'm a racing car passing by like Lady Godiva I'm gonna go, go, go, there's no stopping me (Queen) | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3312 Registered: 1-2007 |
Anything about the members of the group relevant? The number of members? No Any of their albums relevant? Yes The names of their albums? But no Throwing out a couple more... Hold it now and watch the hoodwink As I make you stop, think You'll think you're looking at Aquaman I summon fish to the dish although I like the Chalet Swiss I like the sushi 'cause it's never touched a frying pan (Barenaked Ladies) The Naked truth is you've got a No Left a good job in the city Workin' for the man every night and day And I never lost one minute of sleepin' Worryin' 'bout the way things might have been (Creedence Clearwater Revival) Proud as Mary may be she's getting a no . Must admit this one shocked me I pulled into Nazareth, I was feeling 'bout half past dead I just need some place where I can lay my head "Hey mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?" He just grinned and shook my hand, and "No" was all he said (The Band)Take a load off Annie, take a load for free;Take a load off Annie, And (and) (and) you can put the load right on me. | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3313 Registered: 1-2007 |
Can't believe I forgot this one... Your taste is improving.... I'm a shooting star leaping through the sky Like a tiger defying the laws of gravity I'm a racing car passing by like Lady Godiva I'm gonna go, go, go, there's no stopping me (Queen)I`m burning through the sky yea Two hundred degrees that`s why they call me Mr. Fahrenheit, I`m travelling at the speed of light I wanna make a supersonic man out of you | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3314 Registered: 1-2007 |
Recap The yes Artists so far are: Oasis, The Smiths, REM, Billy Joel, Eminem, The Beatles, AC/DC , Bruce Springsteen, Madonna , The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, The Mamas & the Papas, The Eagles, Neil Diamond ,Bob Dylan, ABBA, Pink Floyd, The Band & Queen. The nos are too numerous to name but I will give you the three acts that hit 2 out of 3 criteria: Bob Marley, Alanis Morissette & Cyndi Lauper. | ||
| Woodworm (Woodworm)
New member Username: Woodworm Post Number: 2547 Registered: 3-2006 |
Would Alanis be a yes if she were male? Are self-titled albums relevant? Anything to do with movie soundtracks? "But there were no clowns, no lions, tigers or bears" ... do Yes get a yes? | ||
| Kayleetonkslupin (Kayleetonkslupin)
New member Username: Kayleetonkslupin Post Number: 3202 Registered: 9-2010 |
Re: California Dreamin'- It's "I *began* to pray", not *pretend* to pray, Peter... And ick, Hotel California was relevant? *sigh* Oh well. | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 2381 Registered: 7-2009 |
it's not the success of their songs, but is the success of their album's relevant? Is the number of albums relevant? Are singles relevant? I got my mind set on you I got my mind set on you I got my mind set on you I got my mind set on you But it's gonna take money A whole lotta spending money Its gonne take plenty of money To do it right child (George Harrison) Country roads take me home to the place I belong West Virginia Mountain mama, take me home Country roads (John Denver) When I'm feeling blue All I have to do Is take a look at you Then I'm not so blue When you're close to me I can feel you heart beat I can hear you breathing In my ear Wouldn't you agree? Baby, you and me got a groovy kind of love (Phil Collins) (Also, I could be wrong, but I think you missed my last post. I can't seem to find answers to it buried in your pile of answers.) | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12236 Registered: 4-2010 |
What shocked you - the song (Proud Mary) itself or that I listen to it? And Woodworm - I was thinking about eponymous albums too, especially knowing that R.E.M. had an album titled "Eponymous." I'm in class right now, so no lyrics for a bit. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12243 Registered: 4-2010 |
OK, made it to one of the school computers. There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium, And hydrogen and oxygen and nitrogen and rhenium And nickel, neodymium, neptunium, germanium And iron, americium, ruthenium, uranium. Europium, zircodium, lutetium, vanadium, And lanthanum and osmium and astatine and radium And gold, protactinium, and indium, and gallium... And iodine and thorium and thulium and thallium (Tom Lehrer) It's close to midnight And something evil's lurking in the dark Under the moonlight You see a sight that almost stops your heart You try to scream But terror takes the sound before you make it You start to freeze As horror looks you right between the eyes You're paralyzed (Michael Jackson) She's got a smile that it seems to me Reminds me of childhood memories Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky Now and then when I see her face She takes me away to that special place And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry (Guns 'n' Roses) Hmmm...what's the complete inverse of GNR? Ah, this might work... Near, far, wherever you are I believe that the heart does go on Once more you open the door And you're here in my heart And my heart will go on and on (Celine Dion) | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 2382 Registered: 7-2009 |
Many of them have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Have they all? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3316 Registered: 1-2007 |
Would Alanis be a yes if she were male? No Are self-titled albums relevant? No Anything to do with movie soundtracks? No "But there were no clowns, no lions, tigers or bears" ... do Yes get a yes? Yes get a no | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3317 Registered: 1-2007 |
Re: California Dreamin'- It's "I *began* to pray", not *pretend* to pray, Peter... Are you sure? Opinion is divided on the subject. I know lots of people sing "I began to pray" but two different lyric websites list it as "I pretend to pray". This might be a commonly misheard lyric And ick, Hotel California was relevant? *sigh* Oh well.This is probably not what you want to hear, but your ex has good taste...[adds hastily] ...in music that is | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3319 Registered: 1-2007 |
it's not the success of their songs, but is the success of their album's relevant? Not really success in terms of sales but.... Is the number of albums relevant? No Are singles relevant? Not specifically singles but each artists collection of work is relevant I got my mind set on you I got my mind set on you I got my mind set on you I got my mind set on you But it's gonna take money A whole lotta spending money Its gonne take plenty of money To do it right child (George Harrison) I've got my mind set on you Country roads take me home to the place I belong West Virginia Mountain mama, take me home Country roads (John Denver) That's a no When I'm feeling blue All I have to do Is take a look at you Then I'm not so blue When you're close to me I can feel you heart beat I can hear you breathing In my ear Wouldn't you agree? Baby, you and me got a groovy kind of love (Phil Collins)No to phil (Also, I could be wrong, but I think you missed my last post. I can't seem to find answers to it buried in your pile of answers.)I think I answered them at 3.26 pm on the 24th | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3320 Registered: 1-2007 |
What shocked you - the song (Proud Mary) itself or that I listen to it? No i just expected CCR to meet the 3 criteria and was shocked to discover that they don't And Woodworm - I was thinking about eponymous albums too, especially knowing that R.E.M. had an album titled "Eponymous." And a good compilation of REM's early work it is too I'm in class right now, so no lyrics for a bit. Who sing's that .... HAH! | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 2383 Registered: 7-2009 |
hmm, am I blind? I still don't see them. The bands I asked about were UB40 and Blessed Union of Souls. | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3321 Registered: 1-2007 |
OK, made it to one of the school computers. There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium, And hydrogen and oxygen and nitrogen and rhenium And nickel, neodymium, neptunium, germanium And iron, americium, ruthenium, uranium. Europium, zircodium, lutetium, vanadium, And lanthanum and osmium and astatine and radium And gold, protactinium, and indium, and gallium... And iodine and thorium and thulium and thallium (Tom Lehrer) Nice but No It's close to midnight And something evil's lurking in the dark Under the moonlight You see a sight that almost stops your heart You try to scream But terror takes the sound before you make it You start to freeze As horror looks you right between the eyes You're paralyzed (Michael Jackson) 'Cause this is thriller, thriller night, And no one's gonna save you from the beast about strike,You know it's thriller, thriller night,You're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight She's got a smile that it seems to me Reminds me of childhood memories Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky Now and then when I see her face She takes me away to that special place And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry (Guns 'n' Roses) Another 2 out of 3 entry but a no none the less Hmmm...what's the complete inverse of GNR? Ah, this might work... Near, far, wherever you are I believe that the heart does go on Once more you open the door And you're here in my heart And my heart will go on and on (Celine Dion) Shudders and says NO in an annoyingly loud voice | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12250 Registered: 4-2010 |
No, I don't think the Who sings that. And I think you missed one of my posts as well - the one starting with Tom Lehrer. And Noel's post immediately after that. Billboard Top 100 relevant? Having a song at the top of the list relevant? More than one song in the top 10? 5? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3322 Registered: 1-2007 |
Many of them have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Have they all? Hmm that's interesting , suffice to say that is not a criteria I'm using so I'm unsure if all of them have been inducted but you're kinda in the in the ballpark though hmm, am I blind? I still don't see them. The bands I asked about were UB40 and Blessed Union of Souls. Mea Culpa . I thought you were Balin Red, red wine Stay close to me Don`t let me be in love It`s tearin` apart My blue, blue heart (UB40) Blue Blue Heart, Red Red Wine, makes no difference it's still a no She likes me for me Not because I sing like Pavorotti Or because I'm such a hottie I like her for her Not because she's phat like Cindy Crawford She has got so much to offer Why does she waste all her time with me There must be something there that I don't see (Blessed Union of Souls) Quirky lyric but a no | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3323 Registered: 1-2007 |
Recap The yes Artists so far are: Oasis, The Smiths, REM, Billy Joel, Eminem, The Beatles, AC/DC , Bruce Springsteen, Madonna , The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, The Mamas & the Papas, The Eagles, Neil Diamond ,Bob Dylan, ABBA, Pink Floyd, The Band, Queen, George Harrison & Michael Jackson. Those that hit 2 out of the 3 criteria Bob Marley, Alanis Morissette, Cyndi Lauper, Guns n'Roses. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12253 Registered: 4-2010 |
Repeating the question we crossed on just now: Billboard Top 100 relevant? Having a song at the top of the list relevant? More than one song in the top 10? 5? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12254 Registered: 4-2010 |
Could any one-hit wonders make the list of Yeses? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3324 Registered: 1-2007 |
No, I don't think the Who sings that. hee hee nice comeback And I think you missed one of my posts as well - the one starting with Tom Lehrer. And Noel's post immediately after that. I've done that now Billboard Top 100 relevant? No but a different sort of success for the want of a better word is relevant Having a song at the top of the list relevant? No but most of the yesses will have achieved this i'm sure More than one song in the top 10? 5? Nothing like this Could any one-hit wonders make the list of Yeses? Well I haven't checked but I seriously doubt it | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12257 Registered: 4-2010 |
Hmmm...more lyrics then. Like a bat out of hell I'll be gone when the morning comes When the night is over Like a bat out of hell I'll be gone, gone, gone When the day is done And the sun goes down And the moonlight's shining through-oo-oo Then like a sinner before the gates of heaven I'll be crawling on back to you (Meat Loaf) P.S. Do you realize how much you've influenced my music taste for the better? First R.E.M., then Meat Loaf...and movies too. I still have to watch The Great Escape and...that one other one which I forget. But yeah, you've had a huge influence on what I watch and listen to. And that's a good thing. More lyrics though. Sing with me, sing for the year Sing for the laughter, sing for the tears Sing with me if it's just for today Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away (Aerosmith) | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12271 Registered: 4-2010 |
Ah yes, the forgotten "other one" is The Naked Gun. I have to watch that sometime. | ||
| Woodworm (Woodworm)
New member Username: Woodworm Post Number: 2548 Registered: 3-2006 |
Anything to do with Top 100 album lists or such? Some sort of rock canon? Related to NME? Rolling Stone? That kind of doobry? | ||
| Kayleetonkslupin (Kayleetonkslupin)
New member Username: Kayleetonkslupin Post Number: 3203 Registered: 9-2010 |
And ick, Hotel California was relevant? *sigh* Oh well.This is probably not what you want to hear, but your ex has good taste...[adds hastily] ...in music that is I know. "Our song" was 'Danny Boy' which is still one of my favorites, although less favorite now since it has his name in the title. I guess it can't be blamed for that. He had a lot of nerve, breaking up with me in the middle of class and then telling me I had no right to be upset. *grumbles* If I said goodbye to you tonight There would still be music left to write What else could I do? I'm so inspired by you That hasn't happened for the longest time...("The Longest Time", Billy Joel, sorry if it's been mentioned before or if he has. Especially sorry if it/he has and I did it, lol. Swiss cheese memory here...) | ||
| Kayleetonkslupin (Kayleetonkslupin)
New member Username: Kayleetonkslupin Post Number: 3204 Registered: 9-2010 |
Oh, and if you don't mind, also answer "The Longest Time" for "Alvin and the Chipmunks/Chipettes", as I heard their version first. Come to think of it, the Chipettes covered "Proud Mary", too...would their version be any different than CCR? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 774 Registered: 9-2010 |
Suppose Bob Marley sang the following song and it achieved the same success it did when the Eagles sang it Welcome to the Hotel California Such a lovely place (such a pretty face) | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 775 Registered: 9-2010 |
Also answer the previous one for the others which had two out of three | ||
| Kayleetonkslupin (Kayleetonkslupin)
New member Username: Kayleetonkslupin Post Number: 3217 Registered: 9-2010 |
thanks a lot, mr. coke *scowl* | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3325 Registered: 1-2007 |
Hmmm...more lyrics then. Like a bat out of hell I'll be gone when the morning comes When the night is over Like a bat out of hell I'll be gone, gone, gone When the day is done And the sun goes down And the moonlight's shining through-oo-oo Then like a sinner before the gates of heaven I'll be crawling on back to you (Meat Loaf) Another 2 out of 3 artist so No P.S. Do you realize how much you've influenced my music taste for the better? First R.E.M., then Meat Loaf...and movies too. I still have to watch The Great Escape and...that one other one which I forget. But yeah, you've had a huge influence on what I watch and listen to. And that's a good thing. What a nice thing to say More lyrics though. Sing with me, sing for the year Sing for the laughter, sing for the tears Sing with me if it's just for today Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away (Aerosmith)Every time I look in the mirror All these lines on my face getting clearer The past is gone it goes by, like dusk to dawn Isn't that the way everybody's got their dues in life to pay | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3326 Registered: 1-2007 |
Anything to do with Top 100 album lists or such? Yes Some sort of rock canon? Related to NME? Rolling Stone? The very thing, well done That kind of doobry? Love that word.. Yes you've got the right watchamacalit | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3327 Registered: 1-2007 |
And ick, Hotel California was relevant? *sigh* Oh well.This is probably not what you want to hear, but your ex has good taste...[adds hastily] ...in music that is I know. "Our song" was 'Danny Boy' which is still one of my favorites, although less favorite now since it has his name in the title. I guess it can't be blamed for that. He had a lot of nerve, breaking up with me in the middle of class and then telling me I had no right to be upset. *grumbles* Not one to criticize but isn't Danny Boy a bit maudlin to be an "our song". It's a lovely song though If I said goodbye to you tonight There would still be music left to write What else could I do? I'm so inspired by you That hasn't happened for the longest time...("The Longest Time", Billy Joel, sorry if it's been mentioned before or if he has. Especially sorry if it/he has He has been mentioned and is on the list of yesses | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3328 Registered: 1-2007 |
Oh, and if you don't mind, also answer "The Longest Time" for "Alvin and the Chipmunks/Chipettes", as I heard their version first. Come to think of it, the Chipettes covered "Proud Mary", too...would their version be any different than CCR? The Chipmunks and Chipettes are a definite no | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3329 Registered: 1-2007 |
Suppose Bob Marley sang the following song and it achieved the same success it did when the Eagles sang it Welcome to the Hotel California Such a lovely place (such a pretty face) Also answer the previous one for the others which had two out of three Cyndi Lauper would be a yes, Guns n roses would still be a no , so would Alanis Morissette. I've just realised that Bob Marley is actually a yes so apologies for that | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3330 Registered: 1-2007 |
Recap The yes Artists so far are: Oasis, The Smiths, REM, Billy Joel, Eminem, The Beatles, AC/DC , Bruce Springsteen, Madonna , The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, The Mamas & the Papas, The Eagles, Neil Diamond ,Bob Dylan, ABBA, Pink Floyd, The Band, Queen, George Harrison, Michael Jackson Bob Marley, Aerosmith. Woodworm has correctly identified one of the 3 criteria namely that the artist must have an entry in The Rolling Stone Magazine Top 500 Albums of All Time | ||
| Tortiekitten (Tortiekitten)
New member Username: Tortiekitten Post Number: 269 Registered: 11-2010 |
*changes strategy* now I shall just post lyrics from songs I have (or some that I just like and don't have) by artists on that list, thanks Woodworm! I love these songs but haven't gotten to them yet! Twice upon a time in the valley of the tears, the auctioneer is bidding for a box of fading years. And the elephants are dancing on the graves of sqealing mice, Anyone for tennis, wouldn't that be nice? (Cream) Woke up the morning with light in my eyes, and then realized, it was still dark outside. It was a light coming down from the sky. I don't know who or why. (The Byrds) Say nighty-night and kiss me; Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me. While I'm alone, blue as can be, Dream a little dream of me. (The Mamas & the Papas) When logic and proportion Have fallen sloppy dead And the White Knight is talking backwards And the Red Queen's "off with her head!" Remember what the dormouse said: "Feed your head Feed your head Feed your head" (Jefferson Airplane) Grandpappy told my pappy, back in my day, son A man had to answer for the wicked that he done Take all the rope in Texas Find a tall oak tree, round up all of them bad boys Hang them high in the street for all the people to see that (Willie Nelson I know it's mainly Toby Keith, but I wanted to guess Willie Nelson, and like this song more) She's a rebel She's a saint She's salt of the earth And she's dangerous (Green Day) It's a little bit funny this feeling inside I'm not one of those who can easily hide I don't have much money but boy if I did I'd buy a big house where we both could live (Elton John) I had to find you Tell you I need you Tell you I've set you apart Tell me your secrets And ask me your questions Oh, let's go back to the start (Coldplay) My daddy worked all night in the Vanleer coal mine All day long in the field a-hoin' corn Mommie rocked the babies at night And read the Bible by the coal-oil light And ever'thing would start all over come break of morn'. (Loretta Lynn) I can't believe nobody has guessed some of these yet | ||
| Noel (Noel)
New member Username: Noel Post Number: 2385 Registered: 7-2009 |
Have they all won a Grammy? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3331 Registered: 1-2007 |
Twice upon a time in the valley of the tears, the auctioneer is bidding for a box of fading years. And the elephants are dancing on the graves of sqealing mice, Anyone for tennis, wouldn't that be nice? (Cream) Not rising to the top with this guess that's a no Woke up the morning with light in my eyes, and then realized, it was still dark outside. It was a light coming down from the sky. I don't know who or why. (The Byrds) Must be those strangers that come every night, Those saucer shaped lights put people uptight, Leave blue-green footprints that glow in the dark, I hope they get home all right Say nighty-night and kiss me; Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me. While I'm alone, blue as can be, Dream a little dream of me. (The Mamas & the Papas) We've already established that they are a yes When logic and proportion Have fallen sloppy dead And the White Knight is talking backwards And the Red Queen's "off with her head!" Remember what the dormouse said: "Feed your head Feed your head Feed your head" (Jefferson Airplane) When men on the chessboard Get up and tell you where to go, And you've just had some kind of mushroom, And your mind is moving slow,Go ask Alice I think she'll know Grandpappy told my pappy, back in my day, son A man had to answer for the wicked that he done Take all the rope in Texas Find a tall oak tree, round up all of them bad boys Hang them high in the street for all the people to see that (Willie Nelson I know it's mainly Toby Keith, but I wanted to guess Willie Nelson, and like this song more) And justice is the one thing You should always find You gotta saddle up your boys You gotta draw a hard line, When the gun smoke settles We'll sing a victory tune, And we'll all meet back At the local saloon She's a rebel She's a saint She's salt of the earth And she's dangerous (Green Day) She's a rebel Vigilante, Missing link on the brink Of destruction It's a little bit funny this feeling inside I'm not one of those who can easily hide I don't have much money but boy if I did I'd buy a big house where we both could live (Elton John) I hope you don't mind that I put down in words how wonderful life is when you're in the world I had to find you Tell you I need you Tell you I've set you apart Tell me your secrets And ask me your questions Oh, let's go back to the start (Coldplay) That's a no I'm afraid My daddy worked all night in the Vanleer coal mine All day long in the field a-hoin' corn Mommie rocked the babies at night And read the Bible by the coal-oil light And ever'thing would start all over come break of morn'. (Loretta Lynn) From memory this so apologies for errors but's it a long time since I heard this song..."In the summer time we didn't have shoes to wear but in the winter we all got a brand new pair, from a mail order catelogue , money raised from selling a hog I can't believe nobody has guessed some of these yet Lot of work in answering all of these | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3332 Registered: 1-2007 |
Have they all won a Grammy? They may have done but that is not one of the criteria so I haven't checked the list in full As this puzzle is an expirement of sorts I'll give you all a clue. Think song titles. | ||
| Tortiekitten (Tortiekitten)
New member Username: Tortiekitten Post Number: 271 Registered: 11-2010 |
Sorry about reguessing The Mamas and the Papas I just really like that song and got excited when I saw the group on the list of 500...hmmmm...must ponder this clue... | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12338 Registered: 4-2010 |
Song titles, eh? Hmmm... | ||
| Tortiekitten (Tortiekitten)
New member Username: Tortiekitten Post Number: 273 Registered: 11-2010 |
Is there a word that appears in at least one song title by each of these "yes" artists? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3334 Registered: 1-2007 |
Is there a word that appears in at least one song title by each of these "yes" artists? Not a specific word but..... | ||
| Tortiekitten (Tortiekitten)
New member Username: Tortiekitten Post Number: 274 Registered: 11-2010 |
a common theme between at least one song title by each "yes" artist? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3335 Registered: 1-2007 |
a common theme between at least one song title by each "yes" artist? Not really my answer to your previous question could have read "Not a specific word but words of a particular type" | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12350 Registered: 4-2010 |
Names? Cities? Other place names? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3340 Registered: 1-2007 |
Names? Cities? Other place names? Yes, place names it is. All of the yes artists have recorded a song with a placename in it. I can help you wrap this up by telling you that the final criteria is similar to this one | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12356 Registered: 4-2010 |
Does the final criterion also involve song titles? | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3341 Registered: 1-2007 |
Does the final criterion also involve song titles? Indeed | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 789 Registered: 9-2010 |
Does the title of one of their songs have to involve a specific category of word (for instance a person's name, a profession, a family member type, or something along these lines)? Or is it relevant the length of the word(s)? The number of words? Do any of the already established 2-out-of-3's have all except this one? If so, use the [LTPF list of 2 out of 3's] to tell me which ones, please? And then tell me whether any of these (sometimes hypothetical) song titles would fulfill the third requirement: Mama Says There'll Be Days Like This? Your Mother Says There'll Be Days Like This? Mother Teresa Says There'll Be Days Like This? Yo? Booga Booga? Booga? Balin is a Dude? Peter365 is a Dude? Peter 365 is a Dude? You're So Vain? You Are So Vain? Old McDonald? Old Connecticut? The UConn Alma Matter? (rendered exactly as is, only without the question mark) UConn Husky? The UConn Fight Song? (again, rendered exactly as is, only without the question mark) Mary Had a Little Lamb? Am I even on the right track? (That's a question, not a song) | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3342 Registered: 1-2007 |
Does the title of one of their songs have to involve a specific category of word (for instance a person's name Not just for instance it's actually this, a profession, a family member type, or something along these lines)? Or is it relevant the length of the word(s)? The number of words? Do any of the already established 2-out-of-3's have all except this one? If so, use the [LTPF list of 2 out of 3's] to tell me which ones, please? And then tell me whether any of these (sometimes hypothetical) song titles would fulfill the third requirement: Mama Says There'll Be Days Like This? Your Mother Says There'll Be Days Like This? Mother Teresa Says There'll Be Days Like This? Yo? Booga Booga? Booga? Balin is a Dude? Peter365 is a Dude? This would and it's true too Peter 365 is a Dude? You're So Vain? You Are So Vain? Old McDonald? Old Connecticut? The UConn Alma Matter? (rendered exactly as is, only without the question mark) UConn Husky? The UConn Fight Song? (again, rendered exactly as is, only without the question mark) Mary Had a Little Lamb? Am I even on the right track? (That's a question, not a song) You're bang on ***********SPOILER*************** Ok in a way i'm glad this is wrapped up as it was a surprisingly tough puzzle to host although I do hope you enjoyed playing. The 3 criteria were : Each artist has an album on Rolling Stone's top 500 albums of all time list. Each artist has recorded a song with a place name in the title Each artist has recorded a song with a man's name in the title. In hindsight I should have picked a less common occurance for the song titles piece as I was amazed at the number of yeses. As expirements go I think this went quite well and I certainly enjoyed see some new lyrics and some old favourites. I think this puzzle type has a future and could be done with books films actors etc. the list is pretty endless. The toughest challenge for me was the liklihood of bloopers was high because I was basically reading a list of an artists songs from a website and it was easy to miss a place name or a man's name. On an amusing side note the reason I blooped on Bob Marley was that having checked his list of songs and not discovering a place name I listed him as a no. However one of my favourite Marley songs is Buffalo Soldier and I didn't associate this with Buffalo NY home of the Bills. Any comments on this puzzle type (apart from the fact that I could have done a better job on the criteria) . Anyone got any ideas for something similar? Slainte | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 797 Registered: 9-2010 |
I like it... I'll create one of these sometime. They're awesome. | ||
| Tortiekitten (Tortiekitten)
New member Username: Tortiekitten Post Number: 275 Registered: 11-2010 |
I really liked it myself, makes me want to post the connections puzzle I've been wanting to host (also slightly different from a normal connections puzzle). Thanks for posting this one! | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 12369 Registered: 4-2010 |
I liked it as well - expect me to continue swiping your ideas eventually. | ||
| Kalira (Kalira)
New member Username: Kalira Post Number: 619 Registered: 2-2009 |
Reading through this, I found myself giggling a little that Meat Loaf was listed as one of the "2 out of 3" artists... Anyone familiar with his more famous recordings is welcome to join me in a quick laugh. I like the idea for the puzzle, kind of an inverse/reverse connections type. I was a little disappointed this morning to find it spoiled, but I think I can take what I was planning on asking and maybe make my own one of these... We shall see. | ||
| Peter365 (Peter365)
New member Username: Peter365 Post Number: 3343 Registered: 1-2007 |
Thanks for the feedback. I didn't realise the irony of Meat Loaf being a 2 out of 3 artist. Further irony that Balin used that song in a puzzle recently. And Balin , swipe away . |
