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Tully Mars · 05-27-2008, 04:32 AM

Seems as though the music trivia thread has once again died. I figured why not do a "Name that tune" thread. Post a couple lines from a tune and see if rings any memory bells.

Once again google may be your friend but you're not allowed help from friends here.

So, to start things off...

Well I was movin down the road in my v-8 ford,
I had a shine on my boots, I had my sideburns lowered.
With my New York brim and my gold tooth displayed,
Nobody give me trouble cause they know I got it made.

Martian · 06-02-2008, 09:11 PM

I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide...

That's ZZ Top, my man.

How bout this:

I used to do a little but a little wouldn't do it
So the little got more and more
I just keep tryin' to get a little better
Said a little better than before

Tully Mars · 06-03-2008, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martian

I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide...

That's ZZ Top, my man.

How bout this:

I used to do a little but a little wouldn't do it
So the little got more and more
I just keep tryin' to get a little better
Said a little better than before

That there is Mr. Brownstone by G N' R.

Let me get some caffeine in my system while I think of one.

How about:

I'm headin' down the Atlanta highway,
lookin' for the love getaway
Heading for the love getaway, love getaway,
I got me a car, it's as big as a whale

Leander · 06-03-2008, 08:23 PM

love shack- b52's

....nothing, next caller please...

Martian · 06-03-2008, 10:25 PM

I never could figure out what "tin roof, rusted" means.

You want to give us another Leander?

Tully Mars · 06-04-2008, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martian

I never could figure out what "tin roof, rusted" means.

You want to give us another Leander?

I saw an interview with the band one day and they said it means nothing, was ad-libbed in the studio while laying down the vocals.

Next please, Leander.

The_Jazz · 06-04-2008, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tully Mars

I saw an interview with the band one day and they said it means nothing, was ad-libbed in the studio while laying down the vocals.

Next please, Leander.

Yeah, Leander, no fair answering then not throwing out something new.

And there WAS a love shack with a rusted tin roof outside of Athens, GA. If I remember right, that's where the B-52s and REM both played their first shows. It burned down a couple of years ago and made the news, mainly on the popularity of this song.

Tully Mars · 06-04-2008, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Jazz

Yeah, Leander, no fair answering then not throwing out something new.

And there WAS a love shack with a rusted tin roof outside of Athens, GA. If I remember right, that's where the B-52s and REM both played their first shows. It burned down a couple of years ago and made the news, mainly on the popularity of this song.

All I know is the interviewer asked if it was southern slang for being knocked up. One of the ladies said no, I just made it up in the studio because there was an awkward pause in the song. Maybe she made it up thinking about that "Love Shack?"

The_Jazz · 06-04-2008, 06:20 AM

While we wait on Leander (anyone want to put a clock on that?), I did a little research and remembered where I'd heard this. It was in the liner notes of their box set, but it looks like I misremembered the details.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Shack backs me up and shows where my memory was flawed.

Tully Mars · 06-04-2008, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Jazz

While we wait on Leander (anyone want to put a clock on that?), I did a little research and remembered where I'd heard this. It was in the liner notes of their box set, but it looks like I misremembered the details.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Shack backs me up and shows where my memory was flawed.

Well, maybe I'm misremembering her comments? You seem to be correct it is indeed about a rusted tin roof, I concede.

Edit:

I do think there's a reason the interviewer asked the question:

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=375382

http://www.theb52s.com/faq.html

Maybe I misheard her answer, but I clearly remember her saying it had nothing to do with being pregnant.

Leander · 06-04-2008, 07:55 AM

ok, here's one

I was 21 years when I wrote this song
I'm 22 now but I won't be for long
People ask when will I grow up to be a man
But the girls I loved in school are already pushing prams

05-27-2008, 04:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Name that tune... Seems as though the music trivia thread has once again died. I figured why not do a "Name that tune" thread. Post a couple lines from a tune and see if rings any memory bells. Once again google may be your friend but you're not allowed help from friends here. So, to start things off... Well I was movin down the road in my v-8 ford, I had a shine on my boots, I had my sideburns lowered. With my New York brim and my gold tooth displayed, Nobody give me trouble cause they know I got it made. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

06-02-2008, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide... That's ZZ Top, my man. How bout this: I used to do a little but a little wouldn't do it So the little got more and more I just keep tryin' to get a little better Said a little better than before __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

06-03-2008, 08:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Leander Crazy Location: The Land o'Toxins and Wudder	love shack- b52's ....nothing, next caller please... __________________ Just me and God, watching Scotty die..

06-03-2008, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	I never could figure out what "tin roof, rusted" means. You want to give us another Leander? __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

06-04-2008, 06:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
The_Jazz Asshole Administrator Location: Chicago	While we wait on Leander (anyone want to put a clock on that?), I did a little research and remembered where I'd heard this. It was in the liner notes of their box set, but it looks like I misremembered the details. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Shack backs me up and shows where my memory was flawed. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

06-04-2008, 07:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Leander Crazy Location: The Land o'Toxins and Wudder	ok, here's one I was 21 years when I wrote this song I'm 22 now but I won't be for long People ask when will I grow up to be a man But the girls I loved in school are already pushing prams __________________ Just me and God, watching Scotty die..