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Bossy Monkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 04:38 PM Original message |
What song has the finest lyrics ever? |
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SouthoftheBorderPaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
1. Clownstrike by Elvis Costello |
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RandomKoolzip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:06 PM Response to Reply #1 |
56. Aw, come on! Out of all of EC's tunes, you picked THAT one?! |
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SouthoftheBorderPaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:09 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. Actually, I was listening to Brutal Youth in the car today |
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RandomKoolzip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:18 PM Response to Reply #58 |
59. I know you hate this song, but read these lyrics again: |
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SouthoftheBorderPaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:46 PM Response to Reply #59 |
66. You're fulla shit and I hate you! |
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RandomKoolzip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:47 PM Response to Reply #66 |
68. I don't remember that line. Is that from "Tramp the Dirt Down?" |
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SouthoftheBorderPaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:52 PM Response to Reply #68 |
70. No, it's from Dancin' on the Ceiling |
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RandomKoolzip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:54 PM Response to Reply #70 |
71. You sure it's not from "Take on Me" by A-ha? |
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SouthoftheBorderPaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:59 PM Response to Reply #71 |
72. Ah, thanks for pointing that out |
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Shoeempress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
2. Marylin Manson "The Beautiful People", so prescient. |
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Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
3. The Rodeo Song |
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Dyedinthewoolliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 04:51 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. Good one! |
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LosinIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 11:10 AM Response to Reply #6 |
83. you fuckin' jerk! |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 02:37 AM Response to Reply #3 |
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DeposeTheBoyKing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
4. Morrissey's "Seasick, Yet Still Docked" (that song makes me ache) |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
5. Time - Pink Floyd |
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benny05 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 04:55 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. To clarify |
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ofrfxsk (817 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 10:31 PM Response to Reply #5 |
53. Yep |
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benny05 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
7. Not to be argumentive, but not certain what defines 'finest lyrics' |
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Bossy Monkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 05:19 PM Response to Reply #7 |
16. The qualifier is whatever you want it to be |
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benny05 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 06:37 PM Response to Reply #16 |
28. Positive song--"Ordinary Miracles" |
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Dyedinthewoolliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
9. Wow, |
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Gildor Inglorion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 04:58 PM Response to Original message |
10. "I Am a Rock" by Simon & Garfunkel |
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CanuckAmok (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 05:02 PM Response to Original message |
11. Jestsons' Theme is Zen-like in its simplicity, yet completely informative: |
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WCGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 05:03 PM Response to Original message |
12. Year of the Cat..... |
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benny05 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 07:04 PM Response to Reply #12 |
36. My cat's favorite song is Year of the Cat |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 07:08 PM Response to Reply #12 |
38. the whole album is like that |
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WCGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 04:33 AM Response to Reply #38 |
82. One of my all time fav's... |
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Mojambo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
13. Crucifixion by Phil Ochs |
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DiverDave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
14. I'd love to change the world |
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nytemare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
15. "Imagine" Lennon |
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shugah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 10:26 PM Response to Reply #15 |
49. absolutely the best! |
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Jade Fox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 11:35 AM Response to Reply #15 |
84. Perfect choice, nytemare.... |
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greendog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 05:27 PM Response to Original message |
17. TO LIVE IS TO FLY |
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MrScorpio (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 05:35 PM Response to Original message |
18. Loving You by Minnie Ripperton |
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edbermac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 05:35 PM Response to Original message |
19. Dueling Banjoes... |
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Parrcrow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
20. Blew it Again by Blue Rodeo |
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HEyHEY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 06:50 PM Response to Reply #20 |
31. Blue Rodeo is one of the most underated bands ever |
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Montauk6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 05:51 PM Response to Original message |
21. "You Make Your Heaven & Hell Right Here On Earth" (Temptations) |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 05:55 PM Response to Original message |
22. Boots of Spanish Leather |
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charlyvi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
23. Almost every other Bob Dylan song, but my favorite is: |
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MnFats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:24 PM Response to Reply #23 |
60. My SON discovered "Times" and uses it against me! |
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charlyvi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:32 PM Response to Reply #60 |
63. Don't think you have a thing to worry about! LOL |
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Viking12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:38 PM Response to Reply #60 |
64. So take him behind the garage... |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 06:05 PM Response to Original message |
24. Not saying it tops yours but - Battle Hymn Of The Republic |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 11:38 AM Response to Reply #24 |
85. especially the second verse -- very bloody, gutsy stuff |
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JimmyJazz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
25. Too Drunk To F*ck - the Dead Kennedys |
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WCGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 06:55 PM Response to Reply #25 |
34. I picked that as my song to signify the decade |
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Aristus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 06:15 PM Response to Original message |
26. "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen. |
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WCGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 06:55 PM Response to Reply #26 |
33. That's a great one.... |
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regnaD kciN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 01:57 AM Response to Reply #33 |
75. So is virtually every song of Leonard Cohen... |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
27. "Shipbuilding"--Elvis Costello. What a mournful tune about |
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RandomKoolzip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:07 PM Response to Reply #27 |
57. Great Choice. Robert Wyatt's version is even better than the original. |
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warrens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
29. I got a million of them |
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recoveringdittohed (463 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
30. How about a top ten (can't narrow it down to one) |
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kwassa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
32. Something happening here |
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juslikagrzly (646 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 01:08 AM Response to Reply #32 |
73. For What It's Worth |
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HEyHEY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
35. "Smoking cigarettes and watchin captain kangaroo" |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 10:18 PM Response to Reply #35 |
44. Playing Solitaire is fun with a deck of fifty one... |
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Tikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 07:08 PM Response to Original message |
37. Will so... ever is today...and anything goes... |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
39. "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
40. wow, there's so many but still partial to: ramona ~ |
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Dees (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
41. Surf's Up....Brian Wilson/Van Dyke Parks.... |
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Tsiyu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
42. "A Fine Mess" by Dave Sutherland |
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Democracy White (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
43. Mel C's "Feel the Sun" |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
45. "Forty-six & 2" by Tool has been my favorite for quite a while now |
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Floogeldy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
46. I'm sure younger people will criticize me for this, but . . . |
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grannylib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
47. Anything by Neil Finn, faves being "Sinner" and "Addicted" |
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DawgHouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 10:22 PM Response to Original message |
48. Barnes and Barnes - Fish Heads |
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two gun sid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 10:28 PM Response to Original message |
50. The Pogues "Misty Morning, Albert Bridge". |
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maveric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 10:29 PM Response to Original message |
51. "Hot Summer Night" Meat Loaf. |
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u4ic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 10:30 PM Response to Original message |
52. Urge for Going - Joni Mitchell |
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kodi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:04 PM Response to Reply #52 |
55. especially if you've heard tom rush do it with his 12 string guitar |
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regnaD kciN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 02:06 AM Response to Reply #55 |
76. October 1974 for me... |
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kodi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 02:36 AM Response to Reply #76 |
79. nice to hear it is also a part of the soundtrack of someone else's life |
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liberaltrucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 10:33 PM Response to Original message |
54. Ohio |
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RandomKoolzip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:26 PM Response to Original message |
61. Husker Du: "Newest Industry" |
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RandomKoolzip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
62. Also, Randy Newman's "Rednecks:" |
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ZombieNixon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
65. Strung Out - Analog |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:46 PM Response to Original message |
67. Achin' To Be - The Replacements |
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hickman1937 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-05-05 11:51 PM Response to Original message |
69. Thunder Road. |
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Technowitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 01:21 AM Response to Original message |
74. "A Whiter Shade of Pale" - Procol Harum |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 02:19 AM Response to Original message |
77. Eve Of Destruction |
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RummyTheDummy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 02:21 AM Response to Original message |
78. No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley |
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EstimatedProphet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 02:39 AM Response to Original message |
81. Man of Constant Sorrow-John Hartford |
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Raiden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-06-05 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
86. Just about anything by Fiona Apple |
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