So far this meme has been flogged by a few fellow bloggers, The Exterminator, (((Billy))), Ordinary Girl , Ridger (I think she started it), PhillyChief, and probably a few others I haven’t seen. Philly’s selections were somewhat arcane, at least to this old fogie. His taste in music and mine don’t seem to overlap. I’m not complaining (unless I happen to be riding in his car for a long trip).
In any event, I thought I’d see if I could stump the panel of experts (so to speak) and put up the first few vocalizations or lines from 25 of the songs on my iPod, set to shuffle. I didn’t strictly pick the first 25, because many of the songs have the title in the first line, but definitely 25 out of the first 45.
So, fuck the meme, Name That Tune!
- I used to drink a lot in those days you see
- In the timbers of Fennario
- I don’t care if Monday’s blue The Cure- Friday I’m in Love -Tommykey
- Walkin’ down new streets, music is loud They Don’t Dance Like Carmen No More - Jimmy Buffett - Lifeguard
- Well me and my uncle went riding down
- No I’m never gonna do it
- Baby, baby, I’ve been so sad since you’ve been gone. The Stones - Starfucker - Ordinary Girl
- It’s no secret, I don’t care.
- Is it too much to ask
- Could not get to sleep
- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you say (this one’s for Ex) Revolution - The Beatles - Evo
- There’s a problem, feathers iron Fall On Me - R.E.M. - Lifeguard
- Well the first days are the hardest days Uncle John’s Band - Grateful Dead - Lifeguard
- You can walk on the water
- I’m going to rent myself a house
- Girl of a thousand faces
- I’m wearin’ fur pyjamas
- I can’t believe the news today Sunday, Bloody Sunday - U2 - Tommykey
- Rita was 16 years Love at the Five and DIme - Nanci Griffith - Ordinary Girl
- Don’t have to humble yourself to me
- We got the afternoon
- When I get off of this mountain Cripple Creek - The Band - Lifeguard
- All the snow has turned to water Souvenirs - John Prine w/ Steve Goodman - Lifeguard
- We were drinking like the Irish
- Got no time for the corner boys
Looking back at them, they seem very easy. Actually, one of them has the title in the line.
This should be a cinch.
For people my age.
Well, I know that #3 is “Friday I’m In Love” by The Cure and #18 is “Sunday, Bloody Sunday” by U2.
Hey, Tommy. Glad to see the sharks didn’t get you.
You are correct on those two.
Damn, I was too late. I knew #18. That’s it though.
Philly
I feel better. When we drive down to see Ex, I’m driving.
No clue to any of these. I’m sure Dylan must be lurking in there somewhere, though.
The second song must be folk-y, because there’s an old folk tune called “Fennario” that was sung by Joan Baez and others (Judy Collins?). I think your pal Bob Dylan recorded it, or something like it, under the name of “Pretty Peggy-O.” Anyway, I’m pretty sure the line isn’t from that song, but it must make reference somehow.
Actually, there’s not a single Dylan in the batch.
But you have a good sense on #2. I’ll give you a hint. The band (there’s one hint) that wrote and performed that song also performed Pretty-Peggy-O, and had roots that went back to the old folk years. They were also big fans of Dylan, often covering his songs in concert.
The only band I can think of that fills that bill — and, admittedly, I’m not too well-versed in Dylan-iana, since I can’t stand him — is the Byrds.
Or a group called the Band. That’s like calling your cat “Cat.”
12. “Fall on Me” by R.E.M.
13. “Uncle John’s Band” by the Grateful Dead
22. “Cripple Creek” by The Band
Lifey shoots, he scores! A three pointer.
Ex. Nope, neither one. Though the Band got their name from being “the band” that backed Dylan on his 1966 tours.
Four the extra point…
4) “They Don’t Dance Like Carmen No More” by Jimmy Buffett
23. “Souvenirs” by John Prine
Ah, it’s all coming to me now…
Uh oh. Lifey’s on a roll.
First, I think you’re going to be surprised when I make my music reveal.
Second, um, we’re either not going to listen to music or we’re taking separate cars.
I know 11 is supposed to be for Ex but is it “Things We Said Today”, by the Beatles?
You’re good with the Beatles tunes.
Right band, wrong title.
You say goodbye, and I say hello… hello, hello?
Lifey. Close, but no cigar.
fucking Beatles use the same beginning on a lot of songs!
Revolution?
Bingo!
When I saw lifey’s answer, I thought that was it for sure.
Nah, I’d lost my mojo by then. Was out of the zone.
I’m late to the party, but I’ll give it a try.
#5 Starfucker - Rolling Stones
#19 Love at the Five and Dime - Nanci Griffith
and that’s all that seems familiar to me.
OG. Good job. I know you meant # 7 for # 5. You even have the right title for the first one. The Stones called it Star Star, but we all know the right name