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That Song Meme
1. Name one song you hate to admit you like.
There are actually bunches of songs that could qualify -- I have broad tastes and really love novelty tunes like "Henry the 8th, I Am" by Herman's Hermits (which has a lovely bit in the bridge where somebody yelps off-key, seemingly taken by surprise), and in fact the entire Monkees oeuvre also qualifies. But I'll specifically cite "Mule Skinner Blues" by the Fendermen. I don't know who the band was, or why they chose to record this very odd folksongie thing with the yelping and the whip-cracking, but then they added electric guitars to the mix. Plus, whatever the lead singer is high on? I want some, even if it will make me sing "Bring the buck-buck-bucket down!" with such apparent fervor.
2. Name two songs that always make you cry.
There are not that many, but "Shannon" by Henry Gross -- yes, the song about the dead dog gets to me in a majorish way, especially the verse about Mama not wanting to show how sad she is. The other that will start me tearing up is "City of New Orleans" sung by Arlo Guthrie, especially the verse that goes "And the sons of Pullman Porter, and the sons of engineers/Ride their fathers' magic carpet made of steel."
3. Name three songs that turn you on.
Wow... only three? Well, the first three that spring to mind are "Jungle Love" by Kool & the Gang, "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye, and practically anything by Barry White -- maybe "Love You Just A Little Bit More". Which is funny, because a couple of years ago, Barry White would have been on my Too Embarrassing list, but with the fullness of time I've come to appreciate a man who not only takes his time, but really really sincerely appreciates women.
4. Name four songs that always make you feel good.
I don't know how much you'll find in common among these. They're all uptempo, somewhat stagey -- Baker must have been a terrific live performer, and it's a shame her day didn't come two decades earlier when a big jazz shouter would have been a major star. All of them are playful, anyway.
5. Name five songs you couldn't ever do without.
Hmmm... how about songs that I bought a compilation or anthology CD in order to have-- that seems as good a qualification as any. In no particular order:
This was just off the top of my head, and mostly from CDs that I could pull off the pile near the player. I'm way more about the single than I am about the album.
(Ask me another day, and I could probably give completely different answers to every question but #2.)
There are actually bunches of songs that could qualify -- I have broad tastes and really love novelty tunes like "Henry the 8th, I Am" by Herman's Hermits (which has a lovely bit in the bridge where somebody yelps off-key, seemingly taken by surprise), and in fact the entire Monkees oeuvre also qualifies. But I'll specifically cite "Mule Skinner Blues" by the Fendermen. I don't know who the band was, or why they chose to record this very odd folksongie thing with the yelping and the whip-cracking, but then they added electric guitars to the mix. Plus, whatever the lead singer is high on? I want some, even if it will make me sing "Bring the buck-buck-bucket down!" with such apparent fervor.
2. Name two songs that always make you cry.
There are not that many, but "Shannon" by Henry Gross -- yes, the song about the dead dog gets to me in a majorish way, especially the verse about Mama not wanting to show how sad she is. The other that will start me tearing up is "City of New Orleans" sung by Arlo Guthrie, especially the verse that goes "And the sons of Pullman Porter, and the sons of engineers/Ride their fathers' magic carpet made of steel."
3. Name three songs that turn you on.
Wow... only three? Well, the first three that spring to mind are "Jungle Love" by Kool & the Gang, "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye, and practically anything by Barry White -- maybe "Love You Just A Little Bit More". Which is funny, because a couple of years ago, Barry White would have been on my Too Embarrassing list, but with the fullness of time I've come to appreciate a man who not only takes his time, but really really sincerely appreciates women.
4. Name four songs that always make you feel good.
- "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra
- "Tweedlee Dee" by LaVerne Baker
- "Rock Lobster" by The B-52s
- "Kiss" by The Art of Noise Featuring Tom Jones
I don't know how much you'll find in common among these. They're all uptempo, somewhat stagey -- Baker must have been a terrific live performer, and it's a shame her day didn't come two decades earlier when a big jazz shouter would have been a major star. All of them are playful, anyway.
5. Name five songs you couldn't ever do without.
Hmmm... how about songs that I bought a compilation or anthology CD in order to have-- that seems as good a qualification as any. In no particular order:
- "Israelites" by Desmond Dekker and the Aces
- "Popcorn" by Shadowy Men From a Shadowy Planet
- "She Blinded Me With Science" by Thomas Dolby
- "What Does Sex Mean To Me?" by Human Sexual Response
- "Little Green Bag" by the George Baker Selection
This was just off the top of my head, and mostly from CDs that I could pull off the pile near the player. I'm way more about the single than I am about the album.
(Ask me another day, and I could probably give completely different answers to every question but #2.)
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I love "City of New Orleans," but I don't find it nearly so sad as you. BTW, Arlo sang it, but he didn't write that one. It was the late Steve Goodman, a very funny man. Love Henry Gross.
I have a 45 of "Israelites" somewhere.
To be honest, I'm not all that ashamed of my Monkee love (as opposed to monkey love), nor am I of Henry the Eighth. Here's one for you, "Midnight Confession" by the Grass Roots. For that I am deeply ashamed.
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"What Does Sex Mean To Me?" by Human Sexual Response
I *love* both of these!