Comments on: Why do I know these songs? http://www.holysmith.com/why-do-i-know-these-songs/ Quality blogging since 1956. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:09:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: How about an Iced Tea - holySmith! http://www.holysmith.com/why-do-i-know-these-songs/comment-page-1/#comment-14607 How about an Iced Tea - holySmith! Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:02:00 +0000 http://holysmith.com/2007/01/23/why-do-i-know-these-songs/#comment-14607 [...] His songs of choice are usually soft-rock hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s (see the classic “Why do I know these songs” post for the full scoop on [...] [...] His songs of choice are usually soft-rock hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s (see the classic “Why do I know these songs” post for the full scoop on [...]

]]> By: Mr Smith http://www.holysmith.com/why-do-i-know-these-songs/comment-page-1/#comment-5617 Mr Smith Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:48:45 +0000 http://holysmith.com/2007/01/23/why-do-i-know-these-songs/#comment-5617 I don't mind getting GOOD songs stuck in my head. That's exactly how I wound up with several hundred CDs in my collection. At least now when I get a song in my head I can just jump on my Napster account or download the MP3 from someone/somewhere. Much easier on the credit cards... Mom is right on the revival of old songs via new movies, etc. Wayne's World brought Queen back to life with the whole Bohemian Rhapsody scene, not to mention Dreamweaver from Gary Wright. And let's not forget what Pink Floyd did for the film "More"....yeah, look that one up. But to stay on topic....I was recently violated again in the wee hours of Friday night/Saturday morning when my drunken neighbors had a bit of a party. Several of the way-drunk douchebags went from singing along with whatever gangsta rap songs to suddenly butchering "Faithfully" by Journey. Think of the scene in Animal House when all the drunkies are slurring to "Louie, Louie"...luckily holySmith! The Baby (we don't use real names on here) slept right through it. But if he starts humming Journey songs I am going to know this affiliction is genetic. I don’t mind getting GOOD songs stuck in my head. That’s exactly how I wound up with several hundred CDs in my collection. At least now when I get a song in my head I can just jump on my Napster account or download the MP3 from someone/somewhere. Much easier on the credit cards…

Mom is right on the revival of old songs via new movies, etc. Wayne’s World brought Queen back to life with the whole Bohemian Rhapsody scene, not to mention Dreamweaver from Gary Wright. And let’s not forget what Pink Floyd did for the film “More”….yeah, look that one up.

But to stay on topic….I was recently violated again in the wee hours of Friday night/Saturday morning when my drunken neighbors had a bit of a party. Several of the way-drunk douchebags went from singing along with whatever gangsta rap songs to suddenly butchering “Faithfully” by Journey. Think of the scene in Animal House when all the drunkies are slurring to “Louie, Louie”…luckily holySmith! The Baby (we don’t use real names on here) slept right through it. But if he starts humming Journey songs I am going to know this affiliction is genetic.

]]> By: Mom http://www.holysmith.com/why-do-i-know-these-songs/comment-page-1/#comment-5611 Mom Sun, 28 Jan 2007 19:21:52 +0000 http://holysmith.com/2007/01/23/why-do-i-know-these-songs/#comment-5611 Just a thought-how many 70's and 80's songs were from one hit wonders? The current oldies radio stations and classic rock stations barely crack the surface of great music. I have noticed that many new movies have revived the music of the 60's for their soundtracks, could that be because marketing realized how many baby boomers are out here spending money to re-live their youth! Bubblegum did not make the century, country isn't just for cowboys, U2 gives us politics and crooners get awards for lasting into their 80's. WHAT A COUNTRY! Branson even has an appearance by Chuck Berry and Otis Day and the Knights, for two nights only. Chuck's gotta be 100 now! Seems like old times and old timers have just a tiny bit of clout, even if they have no taste. I'll be back, have a little Procol Harem to add to a CD I'm burning. Just a thought-how many 70′s and 80′s songs were from one hit wonders? The current oldies radio stations and classic rock stations barely crack the surface of great music. I have noticed that many new movies have revived the music of the 60′s for their soundtracks, could that be because marketing realized how many baby boomers are out here spending money to re-live their youth! Bubblegum did not make the century, country isn’t just for cowboys, U2 gives us politics and crooners get awards for lasting into their 80′s. WHAT A COUNTRY! Branson even has an appearance by Chuck Berry and Otis Day and the Knights, for two nights only. Chuck’s gotta be 100 now! Seems like old times and old timers have just a tiny bit of clout, even if they have no taste. I’ll be back, have a little Procol Harem to add to a CD I’m burning.

]]> By: Mom http://www.holysmith.com/why-do-i-know-these-songs/comment-page-1/#comment-5610 Mom Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:08:00 +0000 http://holysmith.com/2007/01/23/why-do-i-know-these-songs/#comment-5610 "Rock the boat, don't rock the boat, baby!" To defend myself, I gave you the ability to distinguish the difference between music, art and genius. I doubt you would have discovered the beauty of lyrics and harmony if you'd only listened to classical or one gender of modern music, so blame if you must. I think that memories connected to a song are the problem, conjuring up demons or delights. Music is personal and private at times, it lifts me up or brings me to tears. If I need to be spirited away, I"ll take Janis and "Bobby McGee", Josh Groban's "You're Still You" or "Ode to Joy",or maybe "The Boys are back in Town", "Jump", Judy's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".....I could name thousands, not enough time or space. If you can't get the lyrics out of your head, try to get the message it sends, then pick a CD you like and play it over and over until that group of songs have be burned into your memory. Please don't pick "YMCA" or "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I've got love in my Tummy" something about songs beginning with "Y", just can't seem to get them out of my...."and I feel like loving you".....It's gonna haunt you. And YOU wanted a comment. Love you, Mom “Rock the boat, don’t rock the boat, baby!” To defend myself, I gave you the ability to distinguish the difference between music, art and genius. I doubt you would have discovered the beauty of lyrics and harmony if you’d only listened to classical or one gender of modern music, so blame if you must. I think that memories connected to a song are the problem, conjuring up demons or delights. Music is personal and private at times, it lifts me up or brings me to tears. If I need to be spirited away, I”ll take Janis and “Bobby McGee”, Josh Groban’s “You’re Still You” or “Ode to Joy”,or maybe “The Boys are back in Town”, “Jump”, Judy’s “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”…..I could name thousands, not enough time or space. If you can’t get the lyrics out of your head, try to get the message it sends, then pick a CD you like and play it over and over until that group of songs have be burned into your memory. Please don’t pick “YMCA” or “Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I’ve got love in my Tummy” something about songs beginning with “Y”, just can’t seem to get them out of my….”and I feel like loving you”…..It’s gonna haunt you. And YOU wanted a comment. Love you, Mom

]]> By: Mr Smith http://www.holysmith.com/why-do-i-know-these-songs/comment-page-1/#comment-5590 Mr Smith Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:45:37 +0000 http://holysmith.com/2007/01/23/why-do-i-know-these-songs/#comment-5590 Where the hell is my mother on this post? Somebody call her and tell her she got mentioned on the blog again. Don't they have RSS is Springfield?? Where the hell is my mother on this post? Somebody call her and tell her she got mentioned on the blog again. Don’t they have RSS is Springfield??

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