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This is everything that was reviewed and approved for amIright on April 20, 2008. These are not items submitted on April 20, 2008, but rather items that were reviewed that day by site editors.
Song Parody Recordings:
Apr 20
"Reindeer horn buyers get elk poop for free" by Red Ant
a parody of "Working Class Hero" by Green Day
Jack Fletcher a.k.a Red Ant and Peter Anderson a.k.a K1chyd are two of the writers over at www.amiright.com, this here is a recording by Jack of one of Peter's parodies.
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Songs That Are Banned:
"Walk Like An Egyptian," The Bangles
One of the 166 songs "blacklisted" by the Clear Channel Communications group following the September 11th attacks.
Submitted by: Ra'akone
"Bankrobber," The Clash
Banned on the BBC, presumably because of its lyrics about robbing banks
Submitted by: Ra'akone
"Too Drunk to Fuck," The Dead Kennedys
First top 40 hit in the UK to have the F word in the title. Not surprisingly, Radio 1 and Top of the Pops refused to have anything to do with it. Many chart listings just called it "Too Drunk To" and Top 40 presenter Tony Blackburn called it "A record by the Dead Kennedys"
Submitted by: Ra'akone
"Love to Love You Baby," Donna Summer
Banned on some stations (including the BBC) due to the content, especially the "simulated orgasms"
Submitted by: Ra'akone
"Desdemona," John's Children
Banned by the BBC due to controversial lyrics, such as "lift up your skirt and fly"
Submitted by: Ra'akone
New Career:
"Grace Slick"
"Visual Artist"
Was always into drawing and painting, and decided to focus on it once she left the rock world. Likes drawing and painting animals. Sees it as an extension of the same "artistic temperament" that helped her as a musician. - Ra'akone
"Visual Artist"
Was always into drawing and painting, and decided to focus on it once she left the rock world. Likes drawing and painting animals. Sees it as an extension of the same "artistic temperament" that helped her as a musician. - Ra'akone
"D'arcy Wretzky"
"Store owner"
owns three antiques shops - Ra'akone
"Store owner"
owns three antiques shops - Ra'akone
Former Career:
Ian Anderson
"Vendor at a news stand"During his lunch breaks there, he read copies of "Melody Maker" and "New Musical Express", that inspired him to join a band. - Ra'akone
"Vendor at a news stand"During his lunch breaks there, he read copies of "Melody Maker" and "New Musical Express", that inspired him to join a band. - Ra'akone
Jimmy Chamberlin
"Construction worker"Had a job building custom homes with his brother-in-law, after he left the band JP and the Cats. After his stint in construction, he joined the Smashing Pumpkins - Ra'akone
"Construction worker"Had a job building custom homes with his brother-in-law, after he left the band JP and the Cats. After his stint in construction, he joined the Smashing Pumpkins - Ra'akone
Billy Corgan
"worked at a records store"While there, he met future bandmate James Iha. - Ra'akone
"worked at a records store"While there, he met future bandmate James Iha. - Ra'akone
Add a Letter To a Song Title:
"Not A Second Timex" originally "Not A Second Time" by The Beatles
Timex would have loved this tune.
oldiesfan
"Any Timex At All" originally "Any Time At All" by The Beatles
Timex would have wanted the Beatles to advertise.
oldiesfan
"I'll Be Black" originally "I'll Be Back" by The Beatles
oldiesfan
"Drive My Scar" originally "Drive My Car" by The Beatles
oldiesfan
"She's Leaving Homer" originally "She's Leaving Home" by The Beatles
Doh! Final ep. idea? Marge got fed up?
oldiesfan
"Don't You Carve" originally "Don't You Care" by The Buckinghams
Alanis More Upset
"Wes Can't Be Friends" originally "We Can't Be Friends" by Deborah Cox
Because there's only one of him!
Regina Olsen
"We Can't Bet Friends" originally "We Can't Be Friends" by Deborah Cox
Regina Olsen
"We Can't Beg Friends" originally "We Can't Be Friends" by Deborah Cox
Regina Olsen
"Let It Brain" originally "Let It Rain" by Eric Clapton
The Scarecrow's plea to the Wizard of Oz?
oldiesfan
"I Shoot The Sheriff" originally "I Shot The Sheriff" by Eric Clapton
Simple tense change that no one thought of yet!
Alanis More Upset
"The Old Moan Down The Road" originally "The Old Man Down The Road" by John Fogerty
oldiesfan
"The Gold Man Down The Road" originally "The Old Man Down The Road" by John Fogerty
I want to live next to that man!
oldiesfan
"The Cold Man Down The Road" originally "The Old Man Down The Road" by John Fogerty (not Fogarty)
oldiesfan
"Number One Sport" originally "Number One Spot" by Ludacris
Marilyn Westbury
"Number One Spout" originally "Number One Spot" by Ludacris
Marilyn Westbury
Untapped Commercial Ideas:
Centerfield by John Fogerty used for Major League Baseball Submitted by: Peg
Duets Not Yet Performed:
Pretty Fly (For A Hoochie Mama)
"Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)," The Offspring and "Hoochie Mama," 2 Live Crew- Submitted by: Sean Smith
7 Manic, Bloody Days
"7 Days," Craig David and "Manic Monday/Sunday Bloody Sunday," The Bangles/U2- Submitted by: Dutch_Justine
I Just Called To Say I Love Cocaine
"I Just Called To Say I Love You," Stevie Wonder and "Cocaine," Eric Clampton- Submitted by: Mariah Lees
Can't Get Enough Cocaine
"Can't Get Enough," Suede and "Cocaine," Eric ClaptionTime to get into rehab! ;-D - Submitted by: SpiderBraids
Going Under The Bucket Of Water
"Going Under," Evanescence and "The Bucket Of Water Song," The Four Bucketeers- Submitted by: Cathy
The Bucket Of Blood Song
"Blood," Tomas Bodin and "The Bucket Of Water Song," The Four BucketeersFrom the revamped musical version of 'Carrie'! - Submitted by: pickle*
Where's Captain Kirk? Shangri-La
"Where's Captain Kirk?," Spizzenergi and "Shangri-La," The Four Coins- Submitted by: Bubble-edged Sword
Mama Tried WPLJ
"Mama Tried," The Everly Brothers and "WPLJ," The Four Deuces- Submitted by: Marian
Some Kind Of American Idiot
"Some Kind Of Wonderful," Grand Funk Railroad and "American Idiot," Green Day- Submitted by: Jen
We're An American Band On The Run
"We're An American Band," Grand Funk Railroad and "Band On The Run," Paul McCartney & Wings- Submitted by: crazydon
There's Some Kind Of Wonderful Hush
"Some Kind Of Wonderful," Grand Funk Railroad and "There's A Kind Of Hush," Herman's Hermits- Submitted by: helena
Hey, My Name Is Joe
"My Name Is," Eminem and "Hey Joe," The Jimi Hendrix Experience- Submitted by: crazydon
Lightning Strikes All Along The Watchtower
"Lightning Strikes," Lou Christie and "All Along The Watchtower," The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceGee, those sentries have dangerous jobs in more ways than one. - Submitted by: Valerie Cameron
Fat Bottomed Rock and Roll Girls
"Fat Bottomed Girls," Queen and "Rock and Roll Girls," John Fogerty- Submitted by: David
Snakeskin Cowboys from Hell
"Snakeskin Cowboys," Ted Nugent and "Cowboys from Hell," Pantera- Submitted by: poo
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
"Banned In The USA," 2Live Crew FCC anonymous
"Me So Horny," 2 Live Crew Bill Clinton Presidential Library meQal
"Freedom," Jimi Hendrix/Wham! County Jail Death_Zero
"Take the Long Way Home," John Schneider Road Construction Hotline Mike
"At The Sound Of The Tone," John Schneider Answering Machine Manufacturer Helpline, or Voice mailbox company Missy
"Reunited," Peaches & Herb Divorce Lawyer Ingeborg S. Norden
"Wang Dang Sweet Poontang," Ted Nugent Rape Recovery Center Bob
"Cat Scratch Fever," Ted Nugent Cat Lovers' Hotline rocky
"Cat Scratch Fever," Ted Nugent Veterinarian TeddyBear
Vain Songs:
Jan and Dean"Surf Santa"
One of the lines in the song is, "He's got two reindeer named Jan and Dean." No kidding. - Rpollck
One of the lines in the song is, "He's got two reindeer named Jan and Dean." No kidding. - Rpollck
Song Title Space Change:
"It Was Avery Goodyear" originally "It Was A Very Good Year," Frank Sinatra
Whoever Avery Goodyear Might be.
Submitted by: Rhoda Dohr
"The Boys in the Bright White Sport Scar" originally "The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car," Trooper
Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Band Name Anagrams:
Ray Is Odd anagram of Doris Day Submitted by: Rhoda Dohr
Teach For Sue anagram of The Four Aces Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Cheat For Sue anagram of The Four Aces Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Fur Toes Ache anagram of The Four Aces Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Cheater Of Us anagram of The Four Aces Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Teacher Of Us anagram of The Four Aces Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Use Hot Farce anagram of The Four Aces Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Use Fart Echo anagram of The Four Aces Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Sue, Hold Fart anagram of The Four Lads Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Don't let it out yet!
He Farts Loud anagram of The Four Lads Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
She Fart Loud anagram of The Four Lads Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Lush Doe Fart anagram of The Four Lads Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Hat For Duels anagram of The Four Lads Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Lead Us Forth anagram of The Four Lads Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
For The Spout anagram of The Four Tops Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Of The Sprout
For The Spout anagram of The Four Tops Submitted by: Marilyn Westbury
Song Title Anagrams:
"A Gold Ivy Ad" originally "Lady Godiva," Peter & Gordon
Submitted by: Jacqui O'Day
"Avid Old Gay" originally "Lady Godiva," Peter & Gordon
Submitted by: Jacqui O'Day
"A Giddy Oval" originally "Lady Godiva," Peter & Gordon
Submitted by: Jacqui O'Day
"A Godly Diva" originally "Lady Godiva," Peter & Gordon
Submitted by: Jacqui O'Day
"A Valid Dogy" originally "Lady Godiva," Peter & Gordon
Submitted by: Jacqui O'Day
"Ivy Lad A God" originally "Lady Godiva," Peter & Gordon
Submitted by: Jacqui O'Day
"I'vy Lad A God" originally "Lady Godiva," Peter & Gordon
Submitted by: Jacqui O'Day
Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:
"American Pie" by Don McLean
The Song Lyrics:
Helter skelter in a summer swelter.
Song They Mention:
Helter Skelter, by the Beatles
Submitted by: Ra'akone
"American Pie" by Don McLean
The Song Lyrics:
Did you write the book of love
Song They Mention:
"Who wrote the Book of Love?" Originally by the Monotones, covered by several other bands
Submitted by: Ra'akone
Upbeat Songs With Depressing Lyrics:
"Wasted" by Cartel
The Lyrics:
But he's 32 and invincible with
everything he is based on principle
he never had a truly happy moment in his life
he didn't want the kids and he didn't want his wife
everything he is based on principle
he never had a truly happy moment in his life
he didn't want the kids and he didn't want his wife
Why:
The whole song is like this, about sad subjects and wasting life, but with an upbeat tempo that makes the amazing Cartel sound oddly inconsiderate.
Submitted by: Alex
Music Jokes:
Eric Clapton
What do call it when Eric Clapton hits your car with his guitar?
A FENDER BENDER!
A FENDER BENDER!
Submitted by: stratolvr330
Eric Clapton
Q: What does Eric Clapton and a cup of coffee have in common?
A: They both suck without Cream.
A: They both suck without Cream.
Submitted by: chris
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton is scheduled to perform a benefit gig with a number of selected guitarists. He arrives late since he had to pick up his Hawaiian shorts from the drycleaners. As Slowhand finally enters the backstage room, Yngwie Malmsteen is just downing the Champagne flute that has been reserved for Clapton.
'Boy, you're fast!' says Clapton. He then asks 'Hey - and what about my solo?'
Malmsteen: 'I played that too!'
'Boy, you're fast!' says Clapton. He then asks 'Hey - and what about my solo?'
Malmsteen: 'I played that too!'
Submitted by: Christoph Mayer
Music Quotes:
Eric Clapton
It's been very important throughout my career that I've met all the guys I've copied, because at each stage they've said, 'Don't play like me, play like you.'
- Eric Clapton
I've felt that the only way to survive was with dignity, pride and courage.
- Eric Clapton
It sounds strange for me to be saying this, but I've come around to the idea that sex really is for procreation.
- Eric Clapton (You! Magazine Aug 1995)
- Eric Clapton
I've felt that the only way to survive was with dignity, pride and courage.
- Eric Clapton
It sounds strange for me to be saying this, but I've come around to the idea that sex really is for procreation.
- Eric Clapton (You! Magazine Aug 1995)
Submitted by: LucidLupin
John Sebastian
I certainly hear the Trombones Unlimited version of 'Daydream' in a lot of elevators.
- John Sebastian
- John Sebastian
Submitted by: LucidLupin
