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This is everything that was reviewed and approved for amIright on April 15, 2008. These are not items submitted on April 15, 2008, but rather items that were reviewed that day by site editors.
Song Parodies:
"Saturday Night In the Playoffs" by Michael Pacholek
a parody of "Saturday Night At the Movies," The Drifters
a parody of "Saturday Night At the Movies," The Drifters
"This Place Ain't Great, Its A First-Class Sh!thole" by the_conqueror_of_parodies
a parody of "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race," Fall Out Boy
a parody of "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race," Fall Out Boy
"The Worst Nelly Furtado Song Ever!" by Tokusou Sentai Blessranger
a parody of "Black or White," Michael Jackson
a parody of "Black or White," Michael Jackson
"Damn Wish You Were Our Leader" by Ahahladylady
a parody of "Damn Wish You Were President," Sophie B. Hawkins
a parody of "Damn Wish You Were President," Sophie B. Hawkins
Song Parody Recordings:
Apr 15
"He Stopped Loving Her, Way Big!" by Redneck Mba
a parody of "He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones
Misheard Lyrics Story:
"Hunting For Witches," Bloc Party
Misheard Lyrics:
I was an ordinary man with ordinary desire
damaged beer and a dönertier
damaged beer and a dönertier
Original Lyrics:
I was an ordinary man with ordinary desire
There must be accountability
There must be accountability
Story about this misheard lyric by: minze: "dönertier" is a fake animal German comedians invented(translated it would be something like "kebabanimal").
"If There Is Something," Bryan Ferry /Roxy Music
Misheard Lyrics:
Rangers, Celtic, it's just a game
Original Lyrics:
Being specific, it's just a game
Story about this misheard lyric by: larry: I honestly thought Ferry had cleverly compared inter- relationship rivalry to that of these 2 great teams, as if to say "what the hell, it's only a game after all".
Band Name Pronunciation:
Adema pronounced as Uh-dee-muh
Submitted by: Katy
Shabutie pronounced as Shuh-boo-tee
Submitted by: Katy
Add a Letter To a Song Title:
"This Chard Land" originally "This Hard Land" by Bruce Springsteen
Millie Verst
"This Shard Land" originally "This Hard Land" by Bruce Springsteen
Millie Verst
"This Hard Gland" originally "This Hard Land" by Bruce Springsteen
Millie Verst
"This Heard Land" originally "This Hard Land" by Bruce Springsteen
Millie Verst
"This Hardy Land" originally "This Hard Land" by Bruce Springsteen
Millie Verst
"Bad Davy" originally "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter
Daisy Pappus
"Chats Off To Larry" originally "Hats Off To Larry" by Del Shannon
As in an internet chat signing off to Larry.
Jen
"Let Me Sin" originally "Let Me In" by The Sensations
Jen
"Let Me Win" originally "Let Me In" by The Sensations
Jen
"Let Me Ink" originally "Let Me In" by The Sensations
Jen
"Damon! I Wish I Was Your Lover" originally "Damn! I Wish I Was Your Lover" by Sophie B. Hawkins
Daisy Pappus
"Scab" originally "Cab" by Train
Daisy Pappus
Untapped Commercial Ideas:
Tossin' and Turnin' by Bobby Lewis used for Mattresses Submitted by: Bubba
Don't Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin used for Zoloft Submitted by: Becca
Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple used for Wildfire Protection Submitted by: Rachel
Little Liar by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts used for Bush Campaign Submitted by: HarryMay
Have A Cuppa Tea by The Kinks used for Tetley Tea Submitted by: HarryMay
Hay Fever by The Kinks used for Claritin Submitted by: HarryMay
Do You Wish To Be A Man? by The Kinks used for Sex Change Clinic Submitted by: HarryMay
Tired Of Waiting For You by The Kinks used for Alka-Seltzer Medicines Submitted by: Mike Hack
Amy's Back In Austin by Little Texas used for Austin, Texas board of tourism Submitted by: Ed
Duets Not Yet Performed:
Haters Don't Worry, Be Happy!
"Haters ," Hilary Duff and "Don't Worry, Be Happy," Bobby McFerrin- Submitted by: badminton_rocks
Dont Worry, Be Happy And Shut Up
"Dont Worry Be Happy," Bobby McFerrin and "Shut Up Be Happy," Ice T- Submitted by: andre1127
Hit The Road, My Boyfriend Jack's Back
"Hit The Road Jack," Ray Charles and "My Boyfriend's Back," Chiffons- Submitted by: Geoffrey Wright
One Fine Day Down In The Willow Garden
"One Fine Day," The Chiffons and "Down In The Willow Garden," The Everly Brothers- Submitted by: Marian
Smoke Two Joints On The Water
"Smoke Two Joints," The Toyes and "Smoke On The Water," Deep Purple- Submitted by: Rafeal Delaghetto
Peel The Painter
"Peel The Paint," Gentle Giant and "Painter," Deep Purple...And skin the poet while your at it... - Submitted by: princejellyfish
Goodbye, Perfect Strangers
"Goodbye Stranger," Supertramp and "Perfect Strangers," Deep Purple- Submitted by: rocky
Sportin' A Woody Knocking At You Back Door
"Sportin' A Woody," Dangerous Toys and "Knocking At Your Back Door," Deep PurpleNO GUYS! lol - Submitted by: Mark Rakes
Thunderstar
"Highway Star," Deep Purple and "Thunderstruck," AC/DCNananananana, I'm a thunderstar! - Submitted by: Anonymous Bob
Smoke On The Dance Floor
"Smoke On The Water," Deep Purple and "Dance, Dance," Fall Out BoyCigarettes in the trash - Submitted by: Anonymous Bob
Hush, Keep It In The Closet!
"Hush," Deep Purple and "Keep It In The Closet," Michael JacksonYeah, sich eh? - Submitted by: Danimal
Smoke On The Waterfalls
"Smoke On The Water," Deep Purple and "Waterfalls," TLC- Submitted by: Gretchen Wieners
Smoky Candle On The Water
"Smoke On The Water," Deep Purple and "Candle On The Water," Helen Reddy- Submitted by: Raphael
Shining Highway Star
"Highway Star," Deep Purple and "Shining Star," The Manhattans- Submitted by: Da Phoenix
Smoke On The Black Water
"Smoke On The Water," Deep Purple and "Black Water," The Doobie Brothers- Submitted by: CJE
Smoke On The Water Gets In Your Eyes
"Smoke On The Water," Deep Purple and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," The PlattersNext time, wear goggles. - Submitted by: Paul G
Heavenway Stair On A Starway To High
"Highway Star," Deep Purple and "Stairway To Heaven," Led Zeppelin- Submitted by: Fields
Smoking A Hash Pipe On The Water
"Smoke On The Water," Deep Purple and "Hash Pipe," Weezer- Submitted by: Fields
Born To Run Away
"Born To Run," Bruce Springsteen and "Runaway," Del Shannon- Submitted by: Taoist
Blame It On The Bossa Nova Baby
"Blame It On The Bossa Nova," Eydie Gorme and "Bossa Nova Baby," Elvis Presley- Submitted by: Heather Brockwell
Everybody Loves A Valley Girl
"Everybody Loves A Clown," Gary Lewis And The Playboys and "Valley Girl," Frank and Moon Unit Zappa- Submitted by: David
This Diamond And Rust Ring
"This Diamond Ring," Gary Lewis And The Playboys and "Diamonds And Rust," Joan Baez- Submitted by: That no-one Candy Nye
This Diamond Ring Around My Rosie
"This Diamond Ring," Gary Lewis And The Playboys and "Ring Around My Rosie," The Everly Brothers- Submitted by: Marian
You Give Love 50,000 Bad Names
"You Give Love A Bad Name," Bon Jovi and "50,000 Names," George JonesWhew, just the thought wears one out! - Submitted by: Lindsay Lowhound
A Horse Race With No Name Is On
"A Horse With No Name," America and "The Race Is On," George Jones- Submitted by: Lauren Overstreet
The Crazy Arms Race Is On
"The Race Is On," George Jones and "Crazy Arms," Ray Price- Submitted by: Ava Rice
A Good Year For The Paper Roses
"A Good Year For The Roses," George Jones and "Paper Roses," Marie Osmond- Submitted by: Terror Reid
White Lightning Still
"White Lightning," George Jones and "Still," The Commodores- Submitted by: Gretchen Wieners
I Smell, Love, And Want Candy, Sex, Drugs, And Rock'n'Roll
"I Love Rock'n'Roll/I Want Candy," Joan Jett & The Blackhearts/Bow Wow Wow and "I Want A New Drug/(I Smell) Sex and Candy," Huey Lewis & The News/Marcy Playground- Submitted by: Raphael
So Sick And Tired Of Waiting For You
"So Sick," Ne-Yo and "Tired Of Waiting For You," The KinksModern r&b meets classic rock. - Submitted by: Me
My Name Is Lola
"My Name Is," Eminem and "Lola," The Kinks- Submitted by: Raphael
Everybody Loves The Death Of A Clown
"Everybody Loves A Clown," Gary Lewis & Playboys and "Death Of A Clown," Kinks- Submitted by: hec
Low Budget Funky Monks
"Low Budget," The Kinks and "Funky Monks," The Red Hot Chili PeppersKind of ironic... - Submitted by: eleanor
You Really Got Me Down In The Willow Garden
"You Really Got Me," The Kinks and "Down In The Willow Garden," The Everly Brothers- Submitted by: Marian
It's All Right Down In The Willow Garden
"It's All Right," The Kinks and "Down In The Willow Garden," The Everly Brothers- Submitted by: Marian
Tired Of Waiting For The Bus
"Tired Of Waiting For You," The Kinks and "Waiting For The Bus," ZZ Top- Submitted by: crazydon
You're The Reason God Blessed Texas and Made Oklahoma
"You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma," Shelley West & David Frizzell and "God Blessed Texas," Little Texas- Submitted by: Raphael
God Blessed A Better Man In Texas
"God Blessed Texas," Little Texas and "A Better Man," Clint Black- Submitted by: Maghon Barkley
God Blessed Texas In 1880
"God Blessed Texas," Little Texas and "Texas In 1880," Foster And Lloyd- Submitted by: Ed
Wake Up Little Suzie--Let Me In!
"Wake Up Little Suzie," The Everly Brothers and "Let Me In," The Sensations- Submitted by: Marian
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
"Tossin' & Turnin'," Bobby Lewis Insomnia Hotline Evan
"Don't Worry, Be Happy," Bobby McFerrin Suicide Hotlines Lena
"Don't Worry Be Happy," Bobby McFerrin Suicide Prevention Hotline Genevieve
"Smoke On The Water," Deep Purple Fire Station Anna Buehnenheim
"Highway Star," Deep Purple Neal Morse's answering machine pickle*
"This Diamond Ring," Gary Lewis and the Playboys Jewelry Store JesusGeek
"Just One More," George Jones Alcohol Counseling rob
"The Corvette Song," George Jones Ford Dealership Mike
"Bad Reputation," Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Any Abstinance Program cygna vamp
"Dead End Street," Kinks Debt Collection Agency FussBudgetVanPelt
"State of Confusion," The Kinks California Chamber of Congress britrock
"Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues," The Kinks NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) HarryMay
"Low Budget," The Kinks The Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Team prince jellyfish
"Tired Of Waiting," Kinks Any Company That Puts You On Hold charverz
"You Really Got Me," The Kinks Hostage Hotline Death_Zero
Vain Songs:
Little Texas"God Bless Texas"
a country song...at least half the band's name appears in the title. - nally
a country song...at least half the band's name appears in the title. - nally
Band Name Anagrams:
Piano Thistle anagram of The Poni-tails Submitted by: Daisy Pappus
Hotel Pianist anagram of The Poni-tails Submitted by: Daisy Pappus
Hailstone Pit anagram of The Poni-tails Submitted by: Daisy Pappus
Hostile Paint anagram of The Poni-tails Submitted by: Daisy Pappus
Song Title Anagrams:
"Floater Hosting" originally "The Art Of Losing," American Hi-Fi
Submitted by: Franka
"Late Sixties" originally "Aliens Exist," Blink-182
Submitted by: Franka
"Head Whores" originally "Showerhead," Eve 6
Submitted by: Franka
"A Learning Skirt Pro" originally "Original Prankster," The Offspring
..impressed
Submitted by: Franka
"A Nobler Toot" originally "Born Too Late," The Poni-tails
Submitted by: Daisy Pappus
Song Title Acrostics:
Submitted by: Millie Verst
Submitted by: Millie Verst
Submitted by: Millie Verst
Woad = a plant in mustasrd family, or dye from it.
Submitted by: Millie Verst
Submitted by: Millie Verst
ELM: "Every Last Minute," Stretch Arm Strong
Submitted by: Millie Verst
Submitted by: Millie Verst
Submitted by: Millie Verst
Submitted by: Millie Verst
Submitted by: Millie Verst
Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Lou Tate To Burn Tack Now" originally "Too Late To Turn Back Now" by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
Submitted by: Daisy Pappus
"Born Lou Tate" originally "Born Too Late" by The Poni-tails
Submitted by: Daisy Pappus
Band Name Spoonerisms:
Little Meggy Parch originally "Little Peggy March"
Bridget Andrews
Middle Leggy Parch originally "Little Peggy March"
Bridget Andrews
Middle Peggy Larch originally "Little Peggy March"
Bridget Andrews
Roo Lead originally "Lour Read"
As in Roo from Winnie-the-Pooh
hamburger456
The Toni Pails originally "The Poni-tails"
Daisy Pappus
Dirty Lyrics:
"Pour Some Sugar On Me" by Def Leppard
The Dirty Lyrics:
You got the peaches, I got the cream
Why They're Dirty:
Anyone with a basic understanding of innuendo (especially in song lyrics) should know what these lyrics mean, especially considering that the entire song is pretty suggestive. If you need a clue, keep in mind that a guy is singing this to a woman.
Submitted by: Raphael
"Sweet Dreams" by Eurythmics
The Dirty Lyrics:
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to be used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
(Elsewhere in the song..)
Have your head up! (Movin' on)
Keep your head up! (Movin' on)
Some of them want to be used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
(Elsewhere in the song..)
Have your head up! (Movin' on)
Keep your head up! (Movin' on)
Why They're Dirty:
Sounds like a BDSM fetish to me.
Submitted by: Raphael
"Bang the Doldrums" by Fall Out Boy
The Dirty Lyrics:
When I'm feeling hot and wet.
Why They're Dirty:
If you can't figure this one out yourself, then there's something wrong with you. (I guess Patrick got a little excited at one point in the song...lol)
Submitted by: Gee
"Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy" by Fall Out Boy
The Dirty Lyrics:
I'll sport my brand new fashion of waking up with pants off at 4 in the afternoon.
Why They're Dirty:
Do I really have to spell that out?...I think you get the point.
Submitted by: Gee
"Shiver" by Maroon 5
The Dirty Lyrics:
Enjoy the taste I leave in your mouth.
Why They're Dirty:
I wonder what he meant by that...'nuff said.
Submitted by: Gee
"Makes Me Wonder" by Maroon 5
The Dirty Lyrics:
Pleasure that made you cry.
Why They're Dirty:
Ok, that has innuendo written all over it. That one itty bitty sentence just says a lot.
Submitted by: Gee
"I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" by My Chemical Romance
The Dirty Lyrics:
I held you close as we both shook
for the last time; take a good hard look!
for the last time; take a good hard look!
Why They're Dirty:
I really don't think Gerard is talking about a time when he was nervous. There's some innuendo in there.
Submitted by: Gee
Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:
"I'm A Fool" by American Hi-Fi
The Lyrics:
so I just asked you out to the forum to see No Doubt when you said you would go I thought I might explode
Who They Mention:
No Doubt
Submitted by: Franka
"Fergalicious" by Fergie
The Lyrics:
They always claim they know me
Comin' to me call me Stacy
I'm the F to the E, R, G the I the E
Comin' to me call me Stacy
I'm the F to the E, R, G the I the E
Who They Mention:
Fergie herself (once by her real name, once by her stage name)
Submitted by: Aristotle
"Taxi Driver" by Gym Class heroes
The Lyrics:
yea it's the story of the year right here this is hot water music, f***in' rhymin' to it
Who They Mention:
Story of the year and Hot Water Music
Submitted by: Katy
"Taxi Driver" by Gym Class heroes
The Lyrics:
And I remember, I seen her ass in early november on a thursday, taking back sunday for a refund she shot a wink like 'No hard feelings' then she jetted to Brazil, man, them pills had me spun
Who They Mention:
Early November, Thursday, Taking Back Sunday and Jets To Brazil
Submitted by: Katy
"Taxi Driver" by Gym Class heroes
The Lyrics:
Hopped in my cab destination midtown just to get up with some kids that like to get down I made my rounds and that was that in between the frowns and scraps and heart attacks
Who They Mention:
Midtown and The Get Up Kids
Submitted by: Katy
"Taxi Driver" by Gym Class heroes
The Lyrics:
On the way I saw planes and mistook 'em for stars She played games but she took 'em too far At the drive in watching soft porn And you could tell by the trail of the dead that there was something in the popcorn
Who They Mention:
Planes Mistaken For stars, At the Drive In, [maybe] And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead,
Submitted by: Katy
"Taxi Driver" by Gym Class heroes
The Lyrics:
Not once, not twice, she was thrice times a lady Acting all brand new but I had to Bounce over to the postal services to Pick up these pills to take care of my nervousness, and...
Who They Mention:
Thrice, Brand New, and The Postal Service
Submitted by: Katy
"Taxi Driver" by Gym Class heroes
The Lyrics:
But I approached her like, 'hey Mercedes, why the long face why you cryin? No need just put on this coheed and fall out... boy meets girl, jimmy eat world but schlep eats pills 'til he's all out
Who They Mention:
Hey Mercedes, Coheed & Cambria, Fall Out Boy, Boy Meets Girl, Jimmy Eat World, and posssssibly Schleprock
Submitted by: Katy
"Taxi Driver" by Gym Class heroes
The Lyrics:
But what's worse is I can still see her bright eyes like sunny day real estate Oh my, and the funny way the ceiling tastes So high, but no chance, My little chemical romance left a bad taste in my mouth
Who They Mention:
Bright Eyes, Sunny Day Real Estate, and My Chemical Romance
Submitted by: Katy
"Taxi Driver" by Gym Class heroes
The Lyrics:
I took cutie for a ride in my death cab She tipped me with a kiss, I dropped her off at the meth lab Before she left, she made a dashboard confessional and spilled her guts in cursive
Who They Mention:
Death Cab For Cutie, Dashboard Confessional, and Cursive
Submitted by: Katy
"See You Again" by Miley Cyrus
The Lyrics:
My best friend Leslie said
Oh, she's just bein' Miley
Oh, she's just bein' Miley
Who They Mention:
Miley Cyrus
Submitted by: Aristotle
Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:
"Comin to your City" by Big and Rich
The Lyrics:
We flew though Cincinnati And we all got really HAPPY Grabbed a bowl of that Skyline Chili along the way
Product Brand Name:
Skyline Chili
Submitted by: Daniel Croxton
"Skoal Ring" by Gretchen Wilson
The Lyrics:
Don't need no diamond ring
Don't wanna bunch of bling-bling
The only thing I really need
Is a man with a Skoal Ring
Don't wanna bunch of bling-bling
The only thing I really need
Is a man with a Skoal Ring
Product Brand Name:
Skoal
Submitted by: Daniel Croxton
Songs That Open With Their Titles:
"My Eyes Adored You" by Frankie Valli
Opening Lines:
My eyes adored you; though I never laid a hand on you, my eyes adored you.
Comments:
Submitted by: Vic George
"Swearin' To God" by Frankie Valli
Opening Lines:
Swearin' to God, there's no one else on earth I'd rather be.
Comments:
Submitted by: Vic George
"Freeze Frame" by J Geils Band
Opening Lines:
Freeze frame!
Comments:
This is shouted at the beginning of the song.
Submitted by: Vic George
"Mother" by Pink Floyd
Opening Lines:
Mother, do you think they'll drop the bomb?
Comments:
From their 1979 The Wall album.
Submitted by: Vic George
"Someday" by Sugar Ray
Opening Lines:
Someday, when my life has passed me by.
Comments:
Submitted by: Brian Kelly
Bad Grammar in Song Lyrics:
"Fever" by Peggy Lee
The Lyrics:
Thou givest fever When we kisseth
Why:
The Old English declensions would be just like modern English for 'we'. 'Thou givest' is fine, but it should be 'When we kiss'.
Submitted by: Tracey Morgan
Music Quotes:
Delta 5
Julz, who left her home in Stratford-on-Avon for the Leeds scene after punk arrived, has fond memories of the day she got a copy of 'Never Been in a Riot.' Dressed in full punk regalia, due at a family wedding and desperate to hear the record, she finally convinced the celebrants to let her put it on, and immediately found her grandmother requesting that she 'do some of her punk stuff' -- presumably the pogo.
- Greil Marcus (Ranters and Crowd Pleasers: Punk in Pop Music 1977-92, 1993)
- Greil Marcus (Ranters and Crowd Pleasers: Punk in Pop Music 1977-92, 1993)
Submitted by: LucidLupin
