I nominate this video in honor of our current budget predicament, and our political leader's refusal to cut anyone except state workers.
Wumpus
· 8 months ago
I remember hearing a song with a bunch of friends riding in the car with Wumpus Sr. I remember us laughing as the song was hillarious to a bumch of kids. This song is perfect for this state and this country (soon to be). What do I win as this thread is ova!
Either version, I'm Busted by Johnny Cash or Ray Charles. I am thinking I heard the Ray version.
Vote Quimby!
· 8 months ago
What every Illinois citizen would wish Blago would do: "Jump" by Van Halen. "I get up and nothing gets me down. You've got it tough, I've seen the toughest soul around...you got to roll with the punches to get to what's real."
IrishPirate
· 8 months ago
You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone. Because it is possibly the worst hit song ever.
Some Guy
· 8 months ago
Song, schmong - play the Victory Auto Wreckers commercial. It's a Chicagoland classic.
In honor of all of the special interest groups who are booing or cheering the Governor and the Legislature as this year's session begins to percolate.
Rod sez I'm pork
· 8 months ago
Timebomb by Old 97's. Joyfully tapping to the rhythm of the Apocalypse of your choice.
Captain Flume
· 8 months ago
Is there a video of "Taxman" by the Beatles? I don't get around a computer much on weekends, but think it would be a good tune, given the current situation and time of year.
Third Generation Chicago Nativ
· 8 months ago
Let's think White Sox! It's baseball time in the City!
The Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar, by Bob Dylan. Because its the greatest Dylan song. Ever. And gets no credit for being so.
Bill
· 8 months ago
Friend of the Devil by the Dead in honor of that rat, Lon Monk. I wish you the worst, dude.
Toni H.
· 8 months ago
Okay - it has to be this one! For sure! Gnarls Barkley - Crazy - OMG it's perfect
Lyrics I remember when, I remember, I remember when I lost my mind There was something so pleasant about that place. Even your emotions had an echo In so much space And when you're out there Witho...
I like "Big Time" but a different lyric: My parties have all the big names And I greet them with the widest smile Tell them how my life is one big adventure... With a snow-white pillow for my big fat head And my heaven will be a big hell, and I will walk through the front door.
Saluki Way
· 8 months ago
In honor of Rod's failed attempt to get on the reality show and his trip to LA...
"10538 Overture" by the Electric Light Orchestra. The lyrics exude the pain of people who find life tough to handle in "these times" and ask how can we sit back and just watch.
Or, for just some good funked-out fun, Vinegar Joe's Never Met a Dog is a sweet listen with Robert Palmer laying down the smooth vocals and Miss Elkie Brooks on background.
Led Zepplin's "Dazed and Confused" - more for the title than the lyrics.
Antimachus
· 8 months ago
I ahve to second Jimmy87. Lawyers, Guns and Money is a great theme song for the circus our former Governor is Ringleading.
anon
· 8 months ago
Casino Queen
Well the money's pouring down And the people all look down And it's floatin' out of town
Let's go to ESTL and gamble. The budget man, the budget.
Matt Dietrich
· 8 months ago
Max Roach playing a drum solo using only the hi-hat. Amazing! Either that or that cat flushing the toilet.
Sap
· 8 months ago
The Who "We Won't Get Fooled Again". We probably will get fooled again, but we are supposedly more circumspect and ethical and what have you. I'd like to think that the new boss isn't the same as the old boss.
To hell with it. It's Friday, the sun's shining, and it's 80 degrees. Let's put our differences aside -- Cubs, Sox and Cardinal fans -- and join in with one we can all call our own, Harry Caray, for "Take Me Out to the Ball Game."
All right, let me hear ya, a one, a two, a three...
Most of us have serious concerns about the state we live in. In some cases, fear and worry play a huge role in everyday life. The conditions seem to be out of our control. People need something to make the quality of their lives better, and something to make us all feel happy.
Dear Mr. Fantasy by Traffic and the 19 year old Steve Winwood.
47th Ward
· 8 months ago
Beat me to it Jimmy87:
"I was gambling in (Costa Rica), I took a little risk. Send lawyers guns and money. Dad, get me out of this. Hey!"
Speaking at Will
· 8 months ago
I am going to nominate Booby McFerrin and "Dont Worry Be Happy"
Its going to be a beautiful weekend, and for all of Blago's crazy talk and the state budget mess I am going to forget it all this weekend. Saluki baseball is at home against Illinois State and I am dragging out the grill and the cooler for some college baseball relaxing.
Plus I met a really hot girl the other day and we are getting along great. Needless to say, all this politcal banter will be gone from my mind. Whistle on Bobby!
Stuck with Sen. CPA
· 8 months ago
Power pop for a lovely spring day? Check. Treadmills for those of us shedding layers? Check. Chicago boys done good? Check. Title ripe for political snark? Check.
Howse about the Budweiser Clydesdales trotting to the King of Beers song in honor of the impending weekend of baseball between the Cards and Scrubs? It's similar to the video they play on the Busch Stadium jumbotron at every game. Plus it's a catchy tune. It's one thing that 1/2 of Chicagoans and 90% of us downstaters can agree on!
How about the will i am version of yes we can to celebrate first 100 days!
L.S.
· 8 months ago
Jimmy87 beat me to it. Send Lawyers, Guns and Money.
Jacksonville
· 8 months ago
Ozzy. Crazy Train
Phineas J. Whoopee
· 8 months ago
I would nominate Free Fallin' by Tom Petty in tribute to the moron swingin' in the wind in California and also analogizing his future.
rich winston
· 8 months ago
Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancing
Heartless Libertarian
· 8 months ago
It is a beautiful day... almost summer. Cubs and Cards tonight... How about we go into the weekend with "Take Me Out to the Ballgame", played by internet piano player and Illinoisan Allen Dale.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBD1hcp6hSA&...
South Side Mike
· 8 months ago
For all of us little people who can't siphon off cash to fund all of our desires, Jerry Reed's "She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04RJyFCg7ks
Or, for a special Blago treasure, especially with the news about Lou Monk, Johnny Cash at San Quentin prison singing Folsom Prison Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5Ts4M3irWM Actually, just the Man in Black. He's the way to go.
fedup dem
· 8 months ago
Any bunch of five-year-olds singing "Happy Birthday to You," this being the 67th birthday of Chicago Mayor richard "the Lesser" Daley, as well as the 20th anniversary of that tragic event in Chicago history, his first inauguration as Mayor. At least with 5-year-olds you might get a group that would believe the nonsense coming out of Daley's mouth as being in the best interest of the people of Chicago!
You Go Boy
· 8 months ago
"I Drove All Night" by Roy Orbison. A masterful musician that probably never got the props he fully deserved.
Boscobud
· 8 months ago
We have to get VM to make a video with one of his creative songs.
If not than I suggest "Pretty Woman" is a song that reminds me of Balgo.
Speaking at Will
· 8 months ago
Here is one that you wont be able to look away from. Absolutely fantastic. It features Rich Miller on the Conga drums.
it's the end of winter, finally, so we can send winter off, and it's a classic baseball song, at least on my side of town!!!!
Boscobud
· 8 months ago
Speaking At Will,
I think Blago is the man on the keyboard.
fan
· 8 months ago
As we begin the last leg of this Session's journey, what about 'Follow the Yellow Brick Road'...we know that the wicked witch (Blago) is dead and obviously we have the Wizard in control(MJM), Quinn is Dorothy looking for the answers, the 'mushrooms' would be the Cowardly Lion who is afraid of (taxes), the other Leaders are the Scare Crow and the Tin Man depending on your perspective (Cullerton, Radogno & Cross)and the public would be Toto...the little dog along for the ride. It's an amusing thought.
Pot calling kettle
· 8 months ago
I think Foggy Mountain Breakdown by Earl Scruggs is the way to go. We need to cheer up. The economy is in the tank, the budget is a mess, everybody who works for the state is ticked off. As Steve Martin says, you can't be depressed when you're listening to the banjo. And Foggy Mountain Breakdown is the best.
My second choice is U.S. Blues by the Grateful Dead. It's a fun song and with lines like: "Gimme five, I'm still alive, ain't no luck, I learned to duck" and "I'll drink your health, share your wealth, run your life, steal your wife." and "We're all confused, what's to lose?" it seems appropriate. And, it's the Dead, so how can you lose?
Pot calling kettle
· 8 months ago
Actually, "Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad" by the Dead might be more appropriate given the reaction everyone seems to be having to Quinn's proposals (and the threat some are making to move to Texas).
Plus it always comes with a great jam.
He Makes Ryan Look Like a Sain
· 8 months ago
The Rolling Stones....You Can't always get what you want.
Dedicated to our Ex-Gov.
Reality Check
· 8 months ago
"The Weight."
Because on a Friday night after a long session week, we all need to take a load off.
Because it's The Band, with a definitive cover by Chicago soul icons the Staple Singers.
Because a lot of people have a lot of weight on them right now. (The weight of this budget hole. Or the weight of federal felony charges.)
Because we all know who is Crazy Chester in this scenario. (Or maybe he and the foul-mouthed missus are Carmen and the Devil?)
Lefty Lefty
· 8 months ago
I'd second anon's "Casino Queen," but I don't want to appear to be condoning the spread of gambling.
Something more non-specific yet timeless. Something to make us think and rock out at the same time. Something that represents both the desperation of the day and our species' ability to rise above through music.
Best line for today: "Vote for me, I'll set you free!"
Turn it up!
Old Shepherd
· 8 months ago
One more good point about the Clydesdales and the "King of Beers"...Could there be a better song for "Beer Blogging"?
thelastwaltz
· 8 months ago
I 100% agree with the weight being the song of choice. It will also help celebrate the fact that levon helm will be coming to chicago in June.
Obamas' Puppy
· 8 months ago
Paradise City - Guns and Roses. Because we are headed to where the grass is green and the girls are pretty!
Dog the Bounty Hunter
· 8 months ago
I'm gonna have to go with Lawyers Guns and Money, also. Good song, great intro, and very appropriate. Lawyers and money work for obvious reasons, but several other references work as well: 1) "Went home with the waitress..." - Tony Cole was a busboy; 2) "Gambling in Havana..." - gaming is still on the table, I believe; 3) "The s%#$ has hit the fan..." - speaks for itself.
Truth
· 8 months ago
Free Fallin' by Tom Petty.
Perfect title. Some lines in the song, "She's a good girl, crazy bout Elvis" "I'm a bad boy for breaking her heart" "all the bad boys are standing in the shadows" "I'm going to leave this world for awhile"
whizbang
· 8 months ago
Don Henley's "End of the Innocence" "And lawyers draw up small details since Daddy had to lie"
Dan S, a Voter and Cubs fan
· 8 months ago
"Magic Carpet Ride" by Steppenwolf because that's the way it seems our elected officials are takeing us on. MAGIC CARPET RIDE
From the 1968 release "The Second"
Words and music by John Kay and Rushton Moreve
I like to dream yes, yes, right between my sound machine On a cloud of sound I drift in the night Any place it goes is right Goes far, flies near, to the stars away from here
Well, you don't know what we can find Why don't you come with me little girl On a magic carpet ride You don't know what we can see Why don't you tell your dreams to me Fantasy will set you free Close your eyes girl Look inside girl Let the sound take you away
Last night I held Aladdin's lamp And so I wished that I could stay Before the thing could answer me Well, someone came and took the lamp away I looked around, a lousy candle's all I found
Well, you don't know what we can find Why don't you come with me little girl On a magic carpet ride Well, you don't know what we can see Why don't you tell your dreams to me Fantasy will set you free Close your eyes girl Look inside girl Let the sound take you away
Lamballe
· 8 months ago
I second for Free Fallin'. Either the Tom Petty original of the John Mayer cover. Both are great.
Dog the Bounty Hunter
· 8 months ago
Oh, and I forgot to add that "Guns' are applicable because Mark Kirk talked about people getting shot for raising taxes.
Vote Quimby!
· 8 months ago
"Been Down So Long (That It Seems Like Up To Me)" By Jim Morrison and The Doors. PMRC RATINGS ALERT: Adult lyrics in this nomination; may not be appropriate for a family blog.
I've been down so very damm long That it seems like up to me Warden, warden, warden, Won't you break your lock and key Why don't one you people Come on, and set me free!
Always an "up day" when The Doors are involved!
Buehrlemon
· 8 months ago
Kings Of Convenience - I'D Rather Dance With You
Perfect for a sunny day after one of the coldest springs on record. And as fun to watch as to listen. ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9r9sQ6PHOM
LN
· 8 months ago
My first suggestion was Steve Goodman's "Go Cubs Go", but there's too much Cubs hating on this blog for that. So instead, I offer another Goodman tune I think all the baseball fans can appreciate. "A Dying Cubs Fan's Last Request".
Well dog, look what they are doing in Jamaca. The army has been called out prior to raising taxes.
White Rabbit
· 8 months ago
In honor of our ex-gov, Tom Petty's "Free Fallin'".
"Gonna free fall out into nothin Gonna leave this world for a while And I'm free, free fallin"
Just My Opinion
· 8 months ago
Meet Me In St. Louis sung by anyone in honor of the Cubs/Cards. I'm predicting a great ballgame weekend, for the Cards that is.
Masters Phil
· 8 months ago
This video is for "Apache" by the shadows. First brought to my attention by the Sports Guy a few years back, it is ridiculously entertaining. Like a train-wreck, impossible to look away. And the fact that the song "Magnificent" from the new U2 album reminds me of it has me doubting my uber-U2 fandom.
Now, you keep playing where you shouldn't be playing And you keep thinking that you'll never get burned Ha! I just found me a brand new box of matches...
needing the nuge
· 8 months ago
With Monk in the game, Fitz has Blago in a stranglehold. It's been that kind of week, Rich. We need Stranglehold by the Motor City Madman, the Nuge, Uncle Ted...
47th Ward
· 8 months ago
More Zevon:
"An innocent bystander, but somehow I got stuck Between a rock and a hard place And I'm down on my luck Yes I'm down on my luck."
Pretty much describes Rod and Todd's current denial tour and the fate of us ordinary citizens.
312
· 8 months ago
If Jimmy87's "Lawyers Guns & Money" doesn't win, I nominate "I want to be sedated" by the Ramones. It reminds me of how I feel sitting around the capitol...
Just get me to the airport, put me on a plane Hurry hurry hurry, before I go insane I can't control my fingers, I can't control my brain Oh no, oh oh oh oh!
Twenty twenty twenty four hours to go I want to be sedated.
47th Ward
· 8 months ago
With apologies to VMan,
"I went home with John Wyma The way I often do. How was I to know He was with the G Man too."
At least it's a good song to be stuck in my head all day.
Woke up this morning, started to sneeze I had a cigarette and a cup of tea I looked in the mirror what did I see A nine stone weakling with knobbly knees I did my knees bend press ups touch my toes I had another sneeze and I blew my nose I looked in the mirror at my pigeon chest I had to put on my clothes because it made me depressed Surely there must be a way For me to change the shape I’m in Dissatisfied is what I am I want to be a better man
Superman superman wish I could fly like superman Superman superman I want to be like superman I want to be like superman Superman superman wish I could fly like superman
Woke up this morning, what did I see A big black cloud hanging over me I switched on the radio and nearly dropped dead The news was so bad that I fell out of bed There was a gas strike, oil strike, lorry strike, bread strike Got to be a superman to survive Gas bills, rent bills, tax bills, phone bills I’m such a wreck but I’m staying alive
[look in the paper, what do I see, Robbery, violence, insanity.]
Hey girl we’ve got to get out of this place There’s got to be something better than this I need you, but I hate to see you this way If I were superman then we’d fly away I’d really like to change the world And save it from the mess it’s in I’m too weak, I’m so thin I’d like to fly but I can’t even swim
Superman superman I want to fly like superman Superman superman wish I could fly like superman Superman superman wish I could fly like superman Superman superman I want to be like superman Superman superman I want to fly like superman
Speaking at Will, that was a brutal video. All that is missing is Zamphir with his pan flute. I watched it twice.
ExPress
· 8 months ago
The late Stevie Ray Vaughan, playing "Lenny" live, sweat dripping from his face, ash dripping from his cigarette, and utterly amazing tones dripping from his Stratocaster.
Glad you enjoyed it Jake. Its a real classic piece of cinema. Still trying to confirm that it really is Rich Miller on the congas in that video.
OLD TIMER
· 8 months ago
Billy Joel's "It's a matter of trust" and Peter Wolf's "Come as you are"
anon
· 8 months ago
Animals "We've gotta get out of this place"
It's good wherever you are or whatever you're caught up in.
Fan of the Game
· 8 months ago
I would also recommendLiving on a Thin Line by The Kinks>. yes, it's about England, but the lyrics describe the world as it is today:
Now another leader says, "Break their hearts and break some heads." Is there nothing we can say or do? Blame the future on the past, Always lost in blood and guts. And when they're gone, it's me and you. Living on a thin line, Tell me now, what are we supposed to do?
Glad there are some other Kinks fans here. "Low Budget" seems most appropriate. Times are hard, but we'll all survive. We've just got to learn to economize.
Breakin' Rocks in the hot sun I fought the law and the Law won I fought the law and the Law won
I needed money 'cause I had none I fought the law and the Law won I fought the law and the Law won
Take your pick of Bobby Fuller, The Clash, or Green Day.
Stones
· 8 months ago
The Rolling Stones - "Waiting on a Friend"
Don't know why, just always liked it!
just the facts
· 8 months ago
Mercedes Marxist by the St. Louis band the Living Things in honor of my Democratic friends. There is a you tube video from SXSW that I would link to if I was not on my blackberry
Been There
· 8 months ago
I don't know the name of the song being played but this is for Lon from one of his former clients back in better days for him.
Metallica - ...And Justice For All. The lyrics just say it all too well.
Halls of justice painted green Money talking Power wolves beset your door Hear them stalking Soon you'll please their appetite They devour Hammer of justice crushes you Overpower
The ultimate in vanity Exploiting their supremacy I can't believe the things you say I can't believe, I can't believe the price you pay Nothing can save you.........
Edmundo
· 8 months ago
Elkie Brooks in Vinegar Joe was most definately the main attraction!!!!!!
All Comments
I nominate this video in honor of our current budget predicament, and our political leader's refusal to cut anyone except state workers.
Either version, I'm Busted by Johnny Cash or Ray Charles. I am thinking I heard the Ray version.
"I get up and nothing gets me down. You've got it tough, I've seen the toughest soul around...you got to roll with the punches to get to what's real."
It completely embodies the financial situation and what got us there.
In honor of all of the special interest groups who are booing or cheering the Governor and the Legislature as this year's session begins to percolate.
Joyfully tapping to the rhythm of the Apocalypse of your choice.
White Sox
Between Stroger and Blago I think a puppet Ronnie Regan wearing a Superman outfit actually seems sane.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvl30tbq7wA
Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=97784... - you gotta love that song or maybe my very favorite all time song - Bob Seger - Night Moves -
http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=74484...
Both get a girl ready for Friday Night!
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy - OMG it's perfect
Lyrics I remember when, I remember, I remember when I lost my mind There was something so pleasant about that place. Even your emotions had an echo In so much space And when you're out there Witho...
http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=74484...
My parties have all the big names
And I greet them with the widest smile
Tell them how my life is one big adventure...
With a snow-white pillow for my big fat head
And my heaven will be a big hell, and
I will walk through the front door.
Buck Owens: Act Naturally
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7ks3hoE58U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC02EnshI5U
But if we need a positive song (and many do), the you can't go wrong with Triumph's "Fght the Good Fight".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrLB5xaj3jM
Of course, I like Del McCoury Band's "All Aboard for its fast-paced bluegrass and high lonesome sound.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgLIo0eTc8Q
Or, for just some good funked-out fun, Vinegar Joe's Never Met a Dog is a sweet listen with Robert Palmer laying down the smooth vocals and Miss Elkie Brooks on background.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zta3SDr9d0
Seems more than appropriate these days.
Well the money's pouring down
And the people all look down
And it's floatin' out of town
Let's go to ESTL and gamble. The budget man, the budget.
To hell with it. It's Friday, the sun's shining, and it's 80 degrees. Let's put our differences aside -- Cubs, Sox and Cardinal fans -- and join in with one we can all call our own, Harry Caray, for "Take Me Out to the Ball Game."
All right, let me hear ya, a one, a two, a three...
Here is the youtube link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdmLmIArqWM
Dear Mr. Fantasy by Traffic and the 19 year old Steve Winwood.
"I was gambling in (Costa Rica), I took a little risk. Send lawyers guns and money. Dad, get me out of this. Hey!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9K4BKkLaCI
Its going to be a beautiful weekend, and for all of Blago's crazy talk and the state budget mess I am going to forget it all this weekend. Saluki baseball is at home against Illinois State and I am dragging out the grill and the cooler for some college baseball relaxing.
Plus I met a really hot girl the other day and we are getting along great. Needless to say, all this politcal banter will be gone from my mind. Whistle on Bobby!
Treadmills for those of us shedding layers? Check.
Chicago boys done good? Check.
Title ripe for political snark? Check.
OK Go - Here It Goes Again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv5zWaTEVkI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9oq_IskRIg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aWzuQ1ufGs
Or, for a special Blago treasure, especially with the news about Lou Monk, Johnny Cash at San Quentin prison singing Folsom Prison Blues:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5Ts4M3irWM
Actually, just the Man in Black. He's the way to go.
If not than I suggest "Pretty Woman" is a song that reminds me of Balgo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP0okDKLR2k
it's the end of winter, finally, so we can send winter off, and it's a classic baseball song, at least on my side of town!!!!
I think Blago is the man on the keyboard.
My second choice is U.S. Blues by the Grateful Dead. It's a fun song and with lines like: "Gimme five, I'm still alive, ain't no luck, I learned to duck" and "I'll drink your health, share your wealth, run your life, steal your wife." and "We're all confused, what's to lose?" it seems appropriate. And, it's the Dead, so how can you lose?
Plus it always comes with a great jam.
Dedicated to our Ex-Gov.
Because on a Friday night after a long session week, we all need to take a load off.
Because it's The Band, with a definitive cover by Chicago soul icons the Staple Singers.
Because a lot of people have a lot of weight on them right now. (The weight of this budget hole. Or the weight of federal felony charges.)
Because there is a fine version by Gillian Welch with Old Crow Medicine Show at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXf-SuBbJa0.
Because we all know who is Crazy Chester in this scenario. (Or maybe he and the foul-mouthed missus are Carmen and the Devil?)
Something more non-specific yet timeless. Something to make us think and rock out at the same time. Something that represents both the desperation of the day and our species' ability to rise above through music.
Ball of Confusion by the Temptations:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy_aahkIdEI
Best line for today: "Vote for me, I'll set you free!"
Turn it up!
Lawyers and money work for obvious reasons, but several other references work as well:
1) "Went home with the waitress..." - Tony Cole was a busboy;
2) "Gambling in Havana..." - gaming is still on the table, I believe;
3) "The s%#$ has hit the fan..." - speaks for itself.
Perfect title. Some lines in the song,
"She's a good girl, crazy bout Elvis"
"I'm a bad boy for breaking her heart"
"all the bad boys are standing in the shadows"
"I'm going to leave this world for awhile"
From the 1968 release "The Second"
Words and music by John Kay and Rushton Moreve
I like to dream yes, yes, right between my sound machine
On a cloud of sound I drift in the night
Any place it goes is right
Goes far, flies near, to the stars away from here
Well, you don't know what we can find
Why don't you come with me little girl
On a magic carpet ride
You don't know what we can see
Why don't you tell your dreams to me
Fantasy will set you free
Close your eyes girl
Look inside girl
Let the sound take you away
Last night I held Aladdin's lamp
And so I wished that I could stay
Before the thing could answer me
Well, someone came and took the lamp away
I looked around, a lousy candle's all I found
Well, you don't know what we can find
Why don't you come with me little girl
On a magic carpet ride
Well, you don't know what we can see
Why don't you tell your dreams to me
Fantasy will set you free
Close your eyes girl
Look inside girl
Let the sound take you away
I've been down so very damm long
That it seems like up to me
Warden, warden, warden,
Won't you break your lock and key
Why don't one you people
Come on, and set me free!
Always an "up day" when The Doors are involved!
Perfect for a sunny day after one of the coldest springs on record. And as fun to watch as to listen.
ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9r9sQ6PHOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xBxZGQ1dJk
"Gonna free fall out into nothin
Gonna leave this world for a while
And I'm free, free fallin"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP0okDKLR2k
"These Boots Are Made for Walkin"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEEeF5Hc8n8&...
Now, you keep playing where you shouldn't be playing
And you keep thinking that you'll never get burned
Ha! I just found me a brand new box of matches...
"An innocent bystander, but somehow I got stuck
Between a rock and a hard place
And I'm down on my luck
Yes I'm down on my luck."
Pretty much describes Rod and Todd's current denial tour and the fate of us ordinary citizens.
Just get me to the airport, put me on a plane
Hurry hurry hurry, before I go insane
I can't control my fingers, I can't control my brain
Oh no, oh oh oh oh!
Twenty twenty twenty four hours to go
I want to be sedated.
"I went home with John Wyma
The way I often do.
How was I to know
He was with the G Man too."
At least it's a good song to be stuck in my head all day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqHTScDBsDU
You owe us one.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3987972...
Superman
Woke up this morning, started to sneeze
I had a cigarette and a cup of tea
I looked in the mirror what did I see
A nine stone weakling with knobbly knees
I did my knees bend press ups touch my toes
I had another sneeze and I blew my nose
I looked in the mirror at my pigeon chest
I had to put on my clothes because it made me depressed
Surely there must be a way
For me to change the shape I’m in
Dissatisfied is what I am
I want to be a better man
Superman superman wish I could fly like superman
Superman superman I want to be like superman
I want to be like superman
Superman superman wish I could fly like superman
Woke up this morning, what did I see
A big black cloud hanging over me
I switched on the radio and nearly dropped dead
The news was so bad that I fell out of bed
There was a gas strike, oil strike, lorry strike, bread strike
Got to be a superman to survive
Gas bills, rent bills, tax bills, phone bills
I’m such a wreck but I’m staying alive
[look in the paper, what do I see,
Robbery, violence, insanity.]
Hey girl we’ve got to get out of this place
There’s got to be something better than this
I need you, but I hate to see you this way
If I were superman then we’d fly away
I’d really like to change the world
And save it from the mess it’s in
I’m too weak, I’m so thin
I’d like to fly but I can’t even swim
Superman superman I want to fly like superman
Superman superman wish I could fly like superman
Superman superman wish I could fly like superman
Superman superman I want to be like superman
Superman superman I want to fly like superman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jDleaINJKU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YIHvK5WN7I
"We've gotta get out of this place"
It's good wherever you are or whatever you're caught up in.
Now another leader says,
"Break their hearts and break some heads."
Is there nothing we can say or do?
Blame the future on the past,
Always lost in blood and guts.
And when they're gone, it's me and you.
Living on a thin line,
Tell me now, what are we supposed to do?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvdBrbJnve8
Another saturday night and I ain't got nobody
I've got some money 'cause I just got paid
Now how I wish I had someone to talk to
I'm in an awful way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLeWB3C2cLo&...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGvyqC0PQAw&...
Breakin' Rocks in the hot sun
I fought the law and the Law won
I fought the law and the Law won
I needed money 'cause I had none
I fought the law and the Law won
I fought the law and the Law won
Take your pick of Bobby Fuller, The Clash, or Green Day.
Don't know why, just always liked it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7RvWbnaDZk
Halls of justice painted green
Money talking
Power wolves beset your door
Hear them stalking
Soon you'll please their appetite
They devour
Hammer of justice crushes you
Overpower
The ultimate in vanity
Exploiting their supremacy
I can't believe the things you say
I can't believe, I can't believe the price you pay
Nothing can save you.........