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5 songs beginning with the letter O
I volunteered for this meme ages and ages ago when ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
lassarina was doing it. Then things got busy, and I never got around to completing it. But now I am. The rules are as follows:
Comment and I'll give you a letter. Then list 5 songs with titles beginning in that letter. You can play in the comments here or on your own LJ.
I was assigned the letter "O" and will avoid making a dirty joke about it. My choices, in alphabetical order by song title:
"Of Course" by Lucky Boys Confusion
// 'cause if the whole world is my enemy, I feel no remorse // let anyone step, I'll match 'em, eye-to-eye of course
A classic from their first album on Elektra, "Growing Out Of It", this is Lucky Boys at their rocking best, before they'd really settled into their sound and matured (read: turned really poppy.) Its up-tempo and catchy while at the same time having a decent groove and a clever lyric. So I love it, of course.
"Ohio (Come Back To Texas)" by Bowling For Soup
// there's nothing wrong with Ohio // except the snow and the rain // I really like Drew Carey // and I'd love to see the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
I'm slightly shamed by how late I became aware of Bowling For Soup, during the pop-surge of their single "1985." This was the second song of theirs I got into, off the album that's still my favorite of theirs, "A Hangover You Don't Deserve". Its everything they are: accessible pop punk and just a little tongue-in-cheek and tons of fun.
"On the Radio" by Regina Spektor
// and on the radio // you'll hear November Rain // that solo's awful long // but its a good refrain
Ahhh! From her fourth album "Begin To Hope", this is the first Regina song I fell in love with ever, and still one of the ones for which she's best known. I've always loved how the first verse sounds like nonsense, and then the second is not only coherent but some of the sagest advice I've ever heard, admittedly delivered in a glib way. I always imagine Ms. Spektor smirking when she sings it, and she looks good smirking (actually she always looks good.)
"Our Lawyer Made Us Change The Name Of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued" by Fall Out Boy
// its just past eight and I'm // feeling young & reckless // the ribbon on my wrist says // "do not open before Christmas"
The clear winner for longest song title on this list, this song was originally titled "My Name is David Ruffin...and These are The Temptations" and comes from their album "From Under the Cork Tree" (which many fans know better by its acronym, FUCT.) Lucky for me they changed it, so that I could use it here. I like this whole album, and this song kicks it off right; its still one of my favorite songs to turn up loud and drive to.
"Overkill" by Colin Hay
// especially at night // I worry over situations // I know I'll be alright // its just overkill
Like a lot of people I became a fan of Colin Hay thanks mostly to Zach Braff, who used Hay's work on the soundtrack to Garden State as well as on Scrubs. Prominently featured in the first episode of the second season of that show, the version of this song I have is actually the accoustic one off the Scrubs soundtrack. I know that this song was originally recorded by Men At Work, but I like this cover better. Its really just the man and his guitar, but it still manages to rock pretty hard.
Honorable Mentions: "Octopus" by Jonathan Coulton, "Okay I Believe You But My Tommy Gun Don't" by Brand New, "One Down" by Ben Folds, "One Year Later" by the Get Up Kids, "Ordinary Day" by Great Big Sea and "Out Loud" by Dispatch
lassarina was doing it. Then things got busy, and I never got around to completing it. But now I am. The rules are as follows:Comment and I'll give you a letter. Then list 5 songs with titles beginning in that letter. You can play in the comments here or on your own LJ.
I was assigned the letter "O" and will avoid making a dirty joke about it. My choices, in alphabetical order by song title:
"Of Course" by Lucky Boys Confusion
// 'cause if the whole world is my enemy, I feel no remorse // let anyone step, I'll match 'em, eye-to-eye of course
A classic from their first album on Elektra, "Growing Out Of It", this is Lucky Boys at their rocking best, before they'd really settled into their sound and matured (read: turned really poppy.) Its up-tempo and catchy while at the same time having a decent groove and a clever lyric. So I love it, of course.
"Ohio (Come Back To Texas)" by Bowling For Soup
// there's nothing wrong with Ohio // except the snow and the rain // I really like Drew Carey // and I'd love to see the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
I'm slightly shamed by how late I became aware of Bowling For Soup, during the pop-surge of their single "1985." This was the second song of theirs I got into, off the album that's still my favorite of theirs, "A Hangover You Don't Deserve". Its everything they are: accessible pop punk and just a little tongue-in-cheek and tons of fun.
"On the Radio" by Regina Spektor
// and on the radio // you'll hear November Rain // that solo's awful long // but its a good refrain
Ahhh! From her fourth album "Begin To Hope", this is the first Regina song I fell in love with ever, and still one of the ones for which she's best known. I've always loved how the first verse sounds like nonsense, and then the second is not only coherent but some of the sagest advice I've ever heard, admittedly delivered in a glib way. I always imagine Ms. Spektor smirking when she sings it, and she looks good smirking (actually she always looks good.)
"Our Lawyer Made Us Change The Name Of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued" by Fall Out Boy
// its just past eight and I'm // feeling young & reckless // the ribbon on my wrist says // "do not open before Christmas"
The clear winner for longest song title on this list, this song was originally titled "My Name is David Ruffin...and These are The Temptations" and comes from their album "From Under the Cork Tree" (which many fans know better by its acronym, FUCT.) Lucky for me they changed it, so that I could use it here. I like this whole album, and this song kicks it off right; its still one of my favorite songs to turn up loud and drive to.
"Overkill" by Colin Hay
// especially at night // I worry over situations // I know I'll be alright // its just overkill
Like a lot of people I became a fan of Colin Hay thanks mostly to Zach Braff, who used Hay's work on the soundtrack to Garden State as well as on Scrubs. Prominently featured in the first episode of the second season of that show, the version of this song I have is actually the accoustic one off the Scrubs soundtrack. I know that this song was originally recorded by Men At Work, but I like this cover better. Its really just the man and his guitar, but it still manages to rock pretty hard.
Honorable Mentions: "Octopus" by Jonathan Coulton, "Okay I Believe You But My Tommy Gun Don't" by Brand New, "One Down" by Ben Folds, "One Year Later" by the Get Up Kids, "Ordinary Day" by Great Big Sea and "Out Loud" by Dispatch
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Bored.
Re: Bored.
Re: Bored.
- My favorite Wolfsheim track and one of my favorite songs in general. It's just beautiful.
Anybody - Knockin' on Heaven's Door
- A great song with tons of wonderful covers (except for Clapton's, which sucks). For my money, the best version is done by Warren Zevon on his final album, The Wind. At this point, Zevon was dying of cancer and knew he didn't have much longer. So he got all his buddies together for the album which is both wonderful and chilling. His take on this is frankly heart-rending, as he starts plaintively singing 'Open up open up open up' near the end of the track. Coming from someone who knows he's going to die... wow. Zevon died about two weeks after the album was released.
Kings of Leon - King of the Rodeo
- This song kept me sane through the period right after I decided to leave NU. Amazing rhythmically with two dueling guitars, a rolling bassline and a shuffling drum beat that just groove.
Bauhaus - Kick in the Eye
- Proof that even goths can get funky. It sounds like Rick James filtered through an evil robot.
Red House Painters - Katy Song
- One of the most depressing bands with one of their most plaintive songs. The end is epic in scope, as Mark Kozelek beautifully sings abstract syllables over a slow burning guitar line that is just excruciating.
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also why not pick the good lyrics of On the Radio!? geez. Also I will probably not do this before sunday unless you hit me back RIGHT NOW.
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Let us see what you can do with the letter P.
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1) Oh! Darling (beatles)
2) On the Radio
3) One (U2)
4) One Man Guy (Rufus)
5) Oh Well (Fiona)