Kitchen Sink (Misc) - Name the song the line is from Part II

tonyrob

Sep 25, 2011
8:58am

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Originally posted by: clcjim
I didn't know about his extracurricular activities, lol. Sounds like he was an interesing guy.

That's Wayne Fontana (and the Mindbenders), singing Game Of Love.

This was a #6 US hit in 1977. It didn't do quite as well in the UK (#24).

You're digging for gold, you're throwing away
A fortune in feelings, but someday you'll pay

One of my all-time favourites - Foreigner - Cold As Ice

Staying with the Seventies

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I used to be a heart beating for someone, but the times have changed,

Clues - was a number one hit in the USA
Was written for a friend of the performer.
A band was credited with recording it - very rare for this performer.

Tonyrob

cyndeeta

Sep 25, 2011
11:35am

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Hi All,

Good one, Tony. I like that “Philadelphia Freedom”. But, I also like most of the Elton John stuff from the seventies.

Going back a year or two further:

Hey shout, summertime blues
Jump up and down in my blue suede shoes

clcjim

Sep 25, 2011
11:44am

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That's a good one as well, Cyn. Rock On, by David Essex. I loves me some 70s.

One line will probably suffice for this early 70s tune:

He's lookin' for that home, and I hope he finds it

suecasey

Sep 25, 2011
1:56pm

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That's "Me & Bobby McGee," by the great songwriter (and not so great singer, lol) Kris Kristofferson. I liked Janis Joplin's version best.

Sorry, can't think of anything new to post. Just got home from work and I'm beat.

clcjim

Sep 25, 2011
2:02pm

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OK, I'll leave this one, from 1973:

Well, I'm sure that I could be a movie star
If I could get out of this place

tonyrob

Sep 25, 2011
2:46pm

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Originally posted by: tonyrob

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Originally posted by: clcjim
Jeez, Tony, I thought you were a connoisseur of fine music, but now I'm beginning to wonder. How could you NOT like I Want Mt Baby Back, by Jimmy Cross?? What's not to like?? Huh?!?!?

It's got rhythm, melody, harmony, and intricate lyrics. It's got groove, it's got meaning. Plus it's got a good beat, and you can dance to it.

OK, so I talked it over with the heads of the families, and here's the bottom line: They realize that everyone makes a mistake now and then, so they're gonna cut you some slack...just this one time. But you'll have to be much more careful in the future if you don't want to end up sleeping with the fishes.

I'll did deeper and see if I can find the subtleties and hidden pearls

Tonyrob

So - in another group we are discussing sixties, and I came up with a list of songs that include various body-parts strewn across the road. So far I have -
Tell Laura I Love Her - Ray Peterson, (But Billy Connolly did the best version), followed by Leader of the Pack - Shangri-Las, followed by Terry - Twinkle . . . and at this point Jimmy Cross says - I got an idea! Let's do an accident song - that will be a first

Anyone know any more ?

Tonyrob

cyndeeta

Sep 25, 2011
4:05pm

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Originally posted by: clcjim
OK, I'll leave this one, from 1973:

Well, I'm sure that I could be a movie star
If I could get out of this place

That’s “Piano Man” by Billy Joel. Another one I like to hear while driving.

Jump to 1979:

Count the stars in the southern sky
that fall without a sound

Okay, Tony. The first thing I thought about was my favorite accident song. It’s “Transfusion” by Nervous Norvus. Here's a link to it

Edited because I left too much space.

clcjim

Sep 26, 2011
12:14am

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Originally posted by: cyndeeta
Count the stars in the southern sky
that fall without a sound

That would be Crazy Love, by Poco. Very nice song.

Let's try another from 1979:

When the world is ready to fall
On your little shoulders

Car crash/accident songs:

Teen Angel - Mark Dinning
Dead Man's Curve - Jan and Dean

cyndeeta

Sep 26, 2011
1:26am

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Hi All,

That’s on my top 50 list for sure, Jim. I listen to it regularly. It’s “You’re Only Lonely” by J.D. Souther. Very nice!

Here’s another nice one from 1979 (though it only charted #29)

We'll go collecting the days
putting the moments away

clcjim

Sep 26, 2011
2:58am

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Yep, that is a nice one! It's Song On The Radio, by Al Stewart.

This is from 1978:

She looked at him with those soft eyes, so innocent and blue
He knew right then he was too far from home

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