That music meme thing
Frak-all only knows how many people on my flist have done this now, but I think the last I saw it was either from christinenj, crazylike_afox, or lizbetann.
Step 1: Put your music player on shuffle.
Step 2: Post the first line (unless the first line reveals the song title) from the first 30 songs that play, no matter how embarrassing.
Step 3: Strike through the songs when someone guesses both artist and track correctly.
Step 4: Looking them up on Google or any other search engine is CHEATING!
Step 5: If you like the game, post your own!
I'd like to note that this took me forEVER, because 3/4 of the stuff it came up with was either in a different language, had the title right there in the beginning, or was an instrumental. AUGH.
1) All of my days have been misspent - Indigo Girls, "Cold Beer and Remote Control," guessed by maggiesox
2) The fuse is set and checked once more
3) If you're a thought you will want me to think you - Tori Amos, "Scarlet's Walk," guessed by freyja
4) Well, it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe - "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" guessed by kimera, but artist still a MYSTERY
5) He pushed me 'round, now I'm drawin' the line - Dixie Chicks, "Sin Wagon," guessed by absolutesnark
6) You used to soothe me, you used to swear with heart-crossed conviction that you'd be there
7) Ooh, you make me live - Queen, "You're My Best Friend," guessed by absolutesnark
8) We were talking ticket slump, tried to put our finger on it
9) Wide awake, I'm on a plane out of town
10) I was alright for a while, I could smile for a while - "Crying," guessed by maggiesox, by Don McLean, guessed by christinenj
11) My friends, they wash the windows, they shine in the sun - Indigo Girls, "Shame On You," guessed by freyja, maggiesox, christinenj, and notemily
12) Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone - James Taylor, "Fire and Rain," guessed by speakr2customrs, christinenj, and maggiesox
13) She's just sixteen years old -- leave her alone - Benny Mardones, "Into the Night," guessed by yakko
14) From the Bible to the popular song, there's one theme that we find right along
15) Why is it that as we grow older and stronger the road signs point us adrift, make us afraid? - Dar Williams, "You're Aging Well," guessed by freyja
16) I don't mind confiding that I make stupid mistakes - Great Big Sea, "Stumbling In," guessed by kimera
17) So wild, standing there with her hands in her hair
18) Lonely feeling deep inside, find a corner where I can hide
19) I touch your hands and my heart grows strong
20) I found out that you care for another guy - Little River Band, "The Other Guy," guessed by yakko
21) Michael Rennie was ill the day the earth stood still - "Science Fiction Double Feature," guessed by dreadnot and maggiesox -- this is actually the 2000 Broadway Revival cast of RHS, but cast albums are weird so I won't count artist on this one. ;)
22) They say, this town, the stars stay up all night - Sugarland, "Baby Girl," guessed by vampychick
23) There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold - "Stairway to Heaven," guessed by shurimon, but artist still at large
24) Rumor spreadin' around in that Texas town
25) People smile and tell me I'm the lucky one - "Danny's Song," guessed by steelneko, by Anne Murray, guessed by christinenj
26) I'm not aware of too many things, I know what I know if you know what I mean - Edie Brickell, "What I Am," guessed by absolutesnark
27) secret point no Shita taru shizuku
28) Sometimes I wonder where you're coming from when you roll in like thunder just to turn around and run - Alison Krauss, "Doesn't Have to Be This Way," guessed by maggiesox
29) I'm shouting all about love while they treated you like a dog
30) Here, as I watch the ships go by I'm rooted to my shore
I collect cover songs and such, so guess carefully on some of these. Also, anyone who gets #30? I may love you forever.
Step 1: Put your music player on shuffle.
Step 2: Post the first line (unless the first line reveals the song title) from the first 30 songs that play, no matter how embarrassing.
Step 3: Strike through the songs when someone guesses both artist and track correctly.
Step 4: Looking them up on Google or any other search engine is CHEATING!
Step 5: If you like the game, post your own!
I'd like to note that this took me forEVER, because 3/4 of the stuff it came up with was either in a different language, had the title right there in the beginning, or was an instrumental. AUGH.
1) All of my days have been misspent - Indigo Girls, "Cold Beer and Remote Control," guessed by maggiesox
2) The fuse is set and checked once more
3) If you're a thought you will want me to think you - Tori Amos, "Scarlet's Walk," guessed by freyja
4) Well, it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe - "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" guessed by kimera, but artist still a MYSTERY
5) He pushed me 'round, now I'm drawin' the line - Dixie Chicks, "Sin Wagon," guessed by absolutesnark
6) You used to soothe me, you used to swear with heart-crossed conviction that you'd be there
7) Ooh, you make me live - Queen, "You're My Best Friend," guessed by absolutesnark
8) We were talking ticket slump, tried to put our finger on it
9) Wide awake, I'm on a plane out of town
10) I was alright for a while, I could smile for a while - "Crying," guessed by maggiesox, by Don McLean, guessed by christinenj
11) My friends, they wash the windows, they shine in the sun - Indigo Girls, "Shame On You," guessed by freyja, maggiesox, christinenj, and notemily
12) Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone - James Taylor, "Fire and Rain," guessed by speakr2customrs, christinenj, and maggiesox
13) She's just sixteen years old -- leave her alone - Benny Mardones, "Into the Night," guessed by yakko
14) From the Bible to the popular song, there's one theme that we find right along
15) Why is it that as we grow older and stronger the road signs point us adrift, make us afraid? - Dar Williams, "You're Aging Well," guessed by freyja
16) I don't mind confiding that I make stupid mistakes - Great Big Sea, "Stumbling In," guessed by kimera
17) So wild, standing there with her hands in her hair
18) Lonely feeling deep inside, find a corner where I can hide
19) I touch your hands and my heart grows strong
20) I found out that you care for another guy - Little River Band, "The Other Guy," guessed by yakko
21) Michael Rennie was ill the day the earth stood still - "Science Fiction Double Feature," guessed by dreadnot and maggiesox -- this is actually the 2000 Broadway Revival cast of RHS, but cast albums are weird so I won't count artist on this one. ;)
22) They say, this town, the stars stay up all night - Sugarland, "Baby Girl," guessed by vampychick
23) There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold - "Stairway to Heaven," guessed by shurimon, but artist still at large
24) Rumor spreadin' around in that Texas town
25) People smile and tell me I'm the lucky one - "Danny's Song," guessed by steelneko, by Anne Murray, guessed by christinenj
26) I'm not aware of too many things, I know what I know if you know what I mean - Edie Brickell, "What I Am," guessed by absolutesnark
27) secret point no Shita taru shizuku
28) Sometimes I wonder where you're coming from when you roll in like thunder just to turn around and run - Alison Krauss, "Doesn't Have to Be This Way," guessed by maggiesox
29) I'm shouting all about love while they treated you like a dog
30) Here, as I watch the ships go by I'm rooted to my shore
I collect cover songs and such, so guess carefully on some of these. Also, anyone who gets #30? I may love you forever.