Jun
24
Last week’s music meme was a challenge, but you all gave it a good shot! So here are the answers (in case you were wondering), complete with my liner notes (because I cannot resist):
1. When you come across the sea — “When You Come” ~ Crowded House (I have a Crowded House problem. I love them; BDH loves them not so much. Like, at all.)
2. How can I be sure when your intrusion’s my illusion — “Pale Shelter” ~ Tears for Fears (80s sensitive boys, anyone?)
3. There’s an army on the dance floor — “Love My Way” ~ Psychedelic Furs (Whoa. Didn’t even know I had that song.)
4. Got brass in pocket — “Brass in Pocket” ~ The Pretenders (Okay, that one was a gimme. Title in the first line!)
5. I would come to you at night time — “Throw Your Arms Around Me” ~ Hunters and Collectors (I was surprised no one got this one.)
6. Young man there’s no need to feel down — “YMCA” ~ The Village People (And for the ear worm… You’re welcome!)
7. Oh well who wouldn’t be a sailor, lad, a-sailin’ on the main — “Home Boys Home” ~ The Dubliners (Hello! Obscure!)
8. I sing myself to sleep a song from the darkest hour — “Sit Down” ~ James (I love James. I cannot deny it.)
9. My love she throws me like a rubber ball — “The Sweetest Thing” ~ U2 (A pretty song. Not my favourite of theirs. )
10. Giant steps are what you take — “Walking on the Moon” ~ The Police (I saw them in concert in 1983! Ack! The old, I has it.)
11. We’ll be fighting in the streets with our children at our feet — “Won’t Get Fooled Again” ~ The Who (One of those songs everybody knows, but nobody knows the words.)
12. I got your email, disgruntled female — “www.nevergetoveryou” ~ Prozzak (One of BDH’s songs, and helps meet the obligatory CanCon requirements.)
13. Visiting is pretty, visiting is good — “This Is A Call” ~ Foo Fighters (I loved Dave Grohl in lingerie. Not personally, you understand.)
14. Kids out driving Saturday afternoon just passed me by — “Flame Trees” ~ Cold Chisel (Classic Aussie rock.)
15. The Mississippi Delta was shining like a National guitar — “Graceland” ~ Paul Simon (Groundbreaking.)
16. Standing in line to see the show tonight, another light on — “By the Way” ~ Red Hot Chili Peppers (You got close enough on this one.)
17. The Salvation Army band played — “Life in a Northern Town” ~ Dream Academy (One from the 80s I think everybody loves.)
18. Something’s coming over me, I’m so dizzy I can’t see — “Rush Hour” ~ Jane Wiedlin (One from the 80s I think nobody knows.)
19. Tell me all the things you would change — “Distant Sun” ~ Crowded House (See? I told you.)
20. And if the darkness is to keep us apart — “Walk On” ~ U2 (Okay, there’s a talky bit at the beginning, but this is the start of the actual singing bits.)
21. In the jungle of the senses, Tinkerbelle and Jack the Ripper — “Nemesis” ~ Shriekback (I would have shaken the hand of whoever got this one.)
22. I missed the bus, yeah I did it again — “Bohemia” ~ Mae Moore (Some more CanCon for you, and kinda indie too just to make it interesting.)
23. Do you remember back in old L.A. — “Beach Baby” ~ First Class (70s!! Road trip! Cheese!)
24. I am still living with your ghost — “Santa Monica” ~ Everclear (Good doG, how I hate this band. Yes, your life was rough. We get it. Quit whining, already.)
25. Could you whisper in my ear — “Slide” ~ Goo Goo Dolls (From Buffalo, but honourary Canadians, really.)
So there you have it. A list of songs. Discuss.
