Lyrically Speaking - 2/13/14

[Larry Bud Selig]

Good morning, fans of our Bored's national pastime. As I enter the sixteeth year of my promised retirement as commissioner of this fine musical institution, I can't help but reflect on the many wonderful things I have brought to the fine sport of Lyrically Speaking. I have added David "Fatass" Wells points to help bridge the gap between the have and have nots, giving players like Marley just as good a chance of winning as Esto. I have adopted the designated player to increase scoring and ensure that Bob and smiler will never have to come to the plate in LSWE. I have internationalized the game, which has drawn players from far off lands like Saucy in Canada and Jessie from Uranus. I have unilaterally declared that Weasel's uniform number 9 would be retired throughout the game in perpetuity, and that every year on the anniversary of his airdate, all LSWE players will take the field wearing 9 to honor his accomplishments. And I have brought labor peace to the game, as there has never been a game stoppage in the LSWE on my watch. And now, I am proud to introduce instant replay to the LSWE, which will extend each game on and on for days! Yeah, I'll still be commissioner of the LSWE even after my head ends up in a jar.... get used to me, suckas!

Today, I would like to present to you the time honored tradition of Theme Thursday, assembled by one of my famous blue ribbon panels. And it's a promotional date as well, as there will be post-game matching of the songs into pairs! Ah, you can't beat fun at the old internet!

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist, 3 points for the theme, 1 point for each correct match...


1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast

4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy

5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.

6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes

7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone

8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said

10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love

11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends

12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)


Theme?

Matches?

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points)

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art?

[MarleysGh0st]

Spoiler

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

Eye of the Tiger - From "Rocky III" - Survivor?

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said

Undercover Angel

[mrkelley23]

Larry Bud Selig

Good morning, fans of our Bored's national pastime. As I enter the sixteeth year of my promised retirement as commissioner of this fine musical institution, I can't help but reflect on the many wonderful things I have brought to the fine sport of Lyrically Speaking. I have added David "Fatass" Wells points to help bridge the gap between the have and have nots, giving players like Marley just as good a chance of winning as Esto. I have adopted the designated player to increase scoring and ensure that Bob and smiler will never have to come to the plate in LSWE. I have internationalized the game, which has drawn players from far off lands like Saucy in Canada and Jessie from Uranus. I have unilaterally declared that Weasel's uniform number 9 would be retired throughout the game in perpetuity, and that every year on the anniversary of his airdate, all LSWE players will take the field wearing 9 to honor his accomplishments. And I have brought labor peace to the game, as there has never been a game stoppage in the LSWE on my watch. And now, I am proud to introduce instant replay to the LSWE, which will extend each game on and on for days! Yeah, I'll still be commissioner of the LSWE even after my head ends up in a jar.... get used to me, suckas!

Today, I would like to present to you the time honored tradition of Theme Thursday, assembled by one of my famous blue ribbon panels. And it's a promotional date as well, as there will be post-game matching of the songs into pairs! Ah, you can't beat fun at the old internet!

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist, 3 points for the theme, 1 point for each correct match...


1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true

Sister Christian -- Nightranger

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

Eye of the Tiger -- Survivor

3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast

Little Red Corvette -- Prince

4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy

Royals -- Lorde

5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.

6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes

One Toke over the Line -- Brewer and Shipley

7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone

8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter

Rocky Mountain Way -- Joe Walsh

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said

Undercover Angel -- Alan O'Day

10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love

Brave -- Sara Bareilles. Kind of a guess, since I don't reallyknow the song, but I know its attitude, and it matches the theme.

11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends

12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)

I'll guess They Might be Giants for all remaining unanswered groups, and House of Cards for all remaining unanswered titles.


Theme? Names of baseball teams

Matches? Tougher. Could be teams that played each other in the WS, or teams from the same division, I guess, mathematically speaking. With only about half identified, tough to tell. Let's see if I can rule out the latter first: 2-4, 1-9, 3-6. That leaves 8 to go with a TMBG song, which I'll guess is 7. 10 would go with Mets, Nationals, Phillies, or Marlins. Last 2 not likely. So let's try 5 for that match, which leaves 11-12.

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game. Yikes. Oh, but I think I can, if I remember the divisions right. The Ying Yang TWINS did a song called The Whisper Song, and Paul Revere and the Raiders did a song called INDIAN Reservation.

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? 2, 4, 10. (6 possible points)

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art? Guess 8.

[Vandal]

Spoiler

1. Sister Christian - Night Ranger
2. Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
5. I Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Buble
8. Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh
9. Undercover Angel - April (I mean Alan) O'Day

Theme? MLB teams

Matches
1-9 (AL West)
2-12 (AL Central)
5-10 (NL East)
8-3 (NL West)
4-7 (AL East)
6-11 (NL Central)

Kroxquo Bonus:
Blue Jay Way - The Beatles
Canciones De Mi Padre - Linda Ronstadt

Mecca Bonus: 1,2,5

5 Point Bonus: 9

[franktangredi]

Spoiler

1. Sister Christian/Night Ranger
2. Eye of the Tiger/Survivor
3. Little Red Corvette/Prince
6. One Toke Over the Line/Brewer and Shipley
9. Undercover Angel/Allen O'Day

Theme?

There are clearly baseball teams in all of the title or artists that I know: Rangers, Tigers, Reds, Brewers, Angels. I can only guess that maybe the matches are teams that faced one another in the World Series during the commissioner's tenure?

Matches?

Okay, I'll try:



1-3
2-11
4-6
5-12
7-8

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.

Indian Reservation/Mark Lindsay
Today I Met the Boy I'm Going to Marry/Darlene Love

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points)

3, 5, 12

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art?

3

[smilergrogan]

Spoiler

Good morning, fans of our Bored's national pastime. As I enter the sixteeth year of my promised retirement as commissioner of this fine musical institution, I can't help but reflect on the many wonderful things I have brought to the fine sport of Lyrically Speaking. I have added David "Fatass" Wells points to help bridge the gap between the have and have nots, giving players like Marley just as good a chance of winning as Esto. I have adopted the designated player to increase scoring and ensure that Bob and smiler will never have to come to the plate in LSWE. I have internationalized the game, which has drawn players from far off lands like Saucy in Canada and Jessie from Uranus. I have unilaterally declared that Weasel's uniform number 9 would be retired throughout the game in perpetuity, and that every year on the anniversary of his airdate, all LSWE players will take the field wearing 9 to honor his accomplishments. And I have brought labor peace to the game, as there has never been a game stoppage in the LSWE on my watch. And now, I am proud to introduce instant replay to the LSWE, which will extend each game on and on for days! Yeah, I'll still be commissioner of the LSWE even after my head ends up in a jar.... get used to me, suckas!

Today, I would like to present to you the time honored tradition of Theme Thursday, assembled by one of my famous blue ribbon panels. And it's a promotional date as well, as there will be post-game matching of the songs into pairs! Ah, you can't beat fun at the old internet!

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist, 3 points for the theme, 1 point for each correct match...


1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true

YOU SORRYASSBASTARD, The Whiners

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

EYE OF THE TIGER, Survivor

3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast

FIVE ACES, The Card Sharks

4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy

LAST TRAIN TO EVANSVILLE, The Quarks

5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.

I'M ROADKILL, Wile E. Coyote

6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes

MAMA'S GONNA BUY YOU A MOCKINGJAY, The MJays

7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone

THE ROCKS ARE ON OTTO, The What Else Is News

8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter

HOW THE STORY GOES?, The Eagles

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said

WATCH YOUR GROIN, BUSTER, The Kittehs

10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love

OBAMACARE IS A TRAIN WRECK, Flock of Seagulls

11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends

LOVE THAT DIRTY WATER, The Black Adders

12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)

STARFISH IN HER EYES, The Mermaids

Theme?

Baseball teams?

Matches?

1-12, 2-11, 3-10, 4-9, 5-8, 6-7

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.

BLUE JAY WAY, The Beatles

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points)

6,7,8

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art?

4

[kroxquo]

Spoiler

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist, 3 points for the theme, 1 point for each correct match...


1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true

Hang it Up A-rod - All of Baseball

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast

On the tip of my @#$&ing Tongue - Kroxquo's Groupies

4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy

Please Get Me Out of Here - Any Astros Player

5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.

I'm Going to Win One Yet - Ron Washington

6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes

But I Still Can't Hit a Curve Ball - Pat Burrell

7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone

Game Called - Umpire in Charge

8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter

Please Mr. Steinbrenner - Yankeettes (oldie on that one)

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said

There's Always Next Year - Dusty Baker

10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love

Just Shut Up, McCarver - The Viewing Public

11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends

Someone Hit the Reset Button on the X-Box - Game Players

12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)

I Got Nothing - Me


Theme?

Based on the one I was able to get, I guessing baseball teams matched with their cities

Matches?
1 - 7
2 - 3
4 - 6
5 - 9
8 - 12
10 - 11


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.

New York State of Mind - Billy Joel & Yankee Doodle Dandy - James Cagney

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? 3, 6, 9(6 possible points)

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art?

[ShamelessWeasel]

I have unilaterally declared that Weasel's uniform number 9 would be retired throughout the game in perpetuity, and that every year on the anniversary of his airdate, all LSWE players will take the field wearing 9 to honor his accomplishments.

Me and ted Williams yeah!

Spoiler

1. Sister Christian - Night Ranger
2. Eye of the tiger - Survivor
3. Little red Corvette - Prince
4. nope
5. nope
6. nope
7. nope
8. Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh
9. Undercover Angel - ???
10. nope
11. Ana Ng - TMBG
12. nope


Theme? Songs with baseball teams in either the title or band name (Ranger, Tiger, Red, Rockies, Angels, Giants)

Matches?1-9 (AL West) 8-11 (NL West) 2-4 (AL Central I hope) 3-10, 5-12, 6-7

Kroxquo Bonus: A Pirate looks at 40 - Jimmy Buffet

Mecca Bonus: 2 5 ,7

5 Point Bonus: 6

[PanicinDetroit]

Spoiler

1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true
Sister Christian - Night Ranger

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast
Little Red Corvette - Prince

4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy
Royals - Lorde

5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.

6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes

7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone

8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter
Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said

10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love

11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends
?? _ They Might Be Giants

12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)


Theme?
songs and artists with MLB team nicknames

Matches?
2 - 4 (AL Central), 1- 6, 3 - 12, 5 - 10, 7 - 9, 8 - 11

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.
The Turn of Friendly Card - Alan Parsons Project

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points)
3, 6, 9

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art?
7

[SportsFan68]

Like it needs it. . .

I know only one of these, and there's no point in pretending that if I delay answering until this evening, I'll magically know more. So here goes. . .

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

Eye of the Tiger

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.

I can't think of any songs with baseball teams. I was gonna put "By the time I get to Phoenix," except it's the Arizona Cardinals, not Phoenix. Oh well.

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points)

2, 3, 4

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art?

5
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[mntetn]

Spoiler

1.
2. Eye of the Tiger, Survivor
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Blanket WAG Red Red Wine, UB40 for the rest
Theme? team names matched with cities
Matches? 1-5, 2-11,3-8, 4-12, 6-9, 7-10
Kroxquo Bonus: CC Rider/Jenny Take a Ride, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
Mecca Bonus: 3, 4, 9
5 Point Bonus: 7

[jarnon]

Spoiler

4. Royals, Lorde
10. Brave, Sara Bareilles

Theme: Hard to generalize from just two songs. One-word titles?
Matches: 4 & 10
Kroxquo Bonus: Help!, Beatles

[a1mamacat]

Spoiler

Good morning, fans of our Bored's national pastime. As I enter the sixteeth year of my promised retirement as commissioner of this fine musical institution, I can't help but reflect on the many wonderful things I have brought to the fine sport of Lyrically Speaking. I have added David "Fatass" Wells points to help bridge the gap between the have and have nots, giving players like Marley just as good a chance of winning as Esto. I have adopted the designated player to increase scoring and ensure that Bob and smiler will never have to come to the plate in LSWE. I have internationalized the game, which has drawn players from far off lands like Saucy in Canada and Jessie from Uranus. I have unilaterally declared that Weasel's uniform number 9 would be retired throughout the game in perpetuity, and that every year on the anniversary of his airdate, all LSWE players will take the field wearing 9 to honor his accomplishments. And I have brought labor peace to the game, as there has never been a game stoppage in the LSWE on my watch. And now, I am proud to introduce instant replay to the LSWE, which will extend each game on and on for days! Yeah, I'll still be commissioner of the LSWE even after my head ends up in a jar.... get used to me, suckas!

Today, I would like to present to you the time honored tradition of Theme Thursday, assembled by one of my famous blue ribbon panels. And it's a promotional date as well, as there will be post-game matching of the songs into pairs! Ah, you can't beat fun at the old internet!

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist, 3 points for the theme, 1 point for each correct match...


1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast

4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy

Royals - Lorde

5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.

Haven't Met you Yet - Buble

6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes

7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone

8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said

10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love

11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends

12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)


Theme? Bayzball Teams

Matches? you kidding me? with only three???

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.

You are a Pirate - A bunch of kids on a tv show.

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points) 5,9,10

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art? 2

[Bob Juch]

Spoiler

10. Brave - Sara Bareilles

Theme: Nope, not with just one.

Matches: ditto

Kroxquo Bonus: ditto

Mecca Bonus: 4, 7, 10

5 Point Bonus: 5

[T_Bone0806]

Spoiler

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist, 3 points for the theme, 1 point for each correct match...


1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true

Sister Christian-Night RANGER

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

Eye Of The TIGER-Survivor

3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast

Little RED Corvette-Prince

4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy



5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.

Haven't MET You Yet-Michael Buble

6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes

One Toke Over The Line-BREWER & Shipley

7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone



8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter

ROCKY Mountain Way-Joe Walsh

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said

Undercover ANGEL-Alan O'Day

10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love

BRAVE-Sara Bareilles

11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends



12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)

YANKEE Rose-David Lee Roth. Destroying my Krox on the very last entry. Curse ye, foul Beastie!!!

Theme?

Titles or artists containing a singular moniker of a baseball team. Since there are 12 entries here, I would guess that they will be matched up into a pair from each of the 6 divisions.

Matches?

1 and 9, 3 and 6, 5 and 10, 7 and 11, 2 and 8, 4 and 12

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.

Her ROYAL Majesty-James Darren and INDIAN Giver-1910 Fruitgum Company

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points)

1, 5, 10

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art?

11

[TheSearchIsOn]

Larry Bud Selig

Good morning, fans of our Bored's national pastime. As I enter the sixteeth year of my promised retirement as commissioner of this fine musical institution, I can't help but reflect on the many wonderful things I have brought to the fine sport of Lyrically Speaking. I have added David "Fatass" Wells points to help bridge the gap between the have and have nots, giving players like Marley just as good a chance of winning as Esto. I have adopted the designated player to increase scoring and ensure that Bob and smiler will never have to come to the plate in LSWE. I have internationalized the game, which has drawn players from far off lands like Saucy in Canada and Jessie from Uranus. I have unilaterally declared that Weasel's uniform number 9 would be retired throughout the game in perpetuity, and that every year on the anniversary of his airdate, all LSWE players will take the field wearing 9 to honor his accomplishments. And I have brought labor peace to the game, as there has never been a game stoppage in the LSWE on my watch. And now, I am proud to introduce instant replay to the LSWE, which will extend each game on and on for days! Yeah, I'll still be commissioner of the LSWE even after my head ends up in a jar.... get used to me, suckas!

Today, I would like to present to you the time honored tradition of Theme Thursday, assembled by one of my famous blue ribbon panels. And it's a promotional date as well, as there will be post-game matching of the songs into pairs! Ah, you can't beat fun at the old internet!

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist, 3 points for the theme, 1 point for each correct match...


1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true

"Sister Christian" - Night Ranger

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

"Eye of the Tiger" - Survivor

3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast

"Little Red Corvette" - Prince

4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy

"Royals" - Lorde

5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.

6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes

7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone

8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter

"Rocky Mountain Way" - Joe Walsh

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said

10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love

11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends

12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)


Theme?

Matches? Guessing that 3 and 4 are matches (Prince and Royals)

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points)

1, 2, and 4

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art?

1

[elwoodblues]

Spoiler

1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true

Sister Christian - Night Ranger

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor

3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast

4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy

5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.

6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes

One Toke Over The Line - Brewer & Shipley

7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone

8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter

Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said

Overpaid Angel - Albert Pujols
I mean...
Undercover Angel - Alan O'Day

10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love

11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends

12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)


Theme?

MLB team nicknames

Matches?

Teams in the same division. 1-9 is all I have.

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.

Royal Scam - Steely Dan
Indian Reservation - Paul Revere & the Raiders

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points)

1, 2, 12

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art?

I'll guess #8.

[Hotseat Or Bust!]

Spoiler

1.) Sister Christian - Nightranger, 2.) Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor, 3.) Little Red Corvette - Prince, 8.) Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh. Matches: 1 & 8, 2 & 11, 3 & 6, 4 & 9, 5 & 7, 10 & 12. Mecca Bonus: 6, 8, 11. 5 Point Bonus: 4.

[Jessie]

Spoiler

Good morning, fans of our Bored's national pastime. As I enter the sixteeth year of my promised retirement as commissioner of this fine musical institution, I can't help but reflect on the many wonderful things I have brought to the fine sport of Lyrically Speaking. I have added David "Fatass" Wells points to help bridge the gap between the have and have nots, giving players like Marley just as good a chance of winning as Esto. I have adopted the designated player to increase scoring and ensure that Bob and smiler will never have to come to the plate in LSWE. I have internationalized the game, which has drawn players from far off lands like Saucy in Canada and Jessie from Uranus. I have unilaterally declared that Weasel's uniform number 9 would be retired throughout the game in perpetuity, and that every year on the anniversary of his airdate, all LSWE players will take the field wearing 9 to honor his accomplishments. And I have brought labor peace to the game, as there has never been a game stoppage in the LSWE on my watch. And now, I am proud to introduce instant replay to the LSWE, which will extend each game on and on for days! Yeah, I'll still be commissioner of the LSWE even after my head ends up in a jar.... get used to me, suckas!

Today, I would like to present to you the time honored tradition of Theme Thursday, assembled by one of my famous blue ribbon panels. And it's a promotional date as well, as there will be post-game matching of the songs into pairs! Ah, you can't beat fun at the old internet!

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist, 3 points for the theme, 1 point for each correct match...


1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true
Sister Christian – Night Ranger

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast
Little Red Corvette - Prince

4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy
Royals – Lorde

5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.
I Did the Twins - Taylor Swift

6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes
One Toke Over the Line – Flavor Flav



7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone


8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter
Rocky Mountain Way – Joe Walsh

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said
Undercover Angel – Alan O’Day
This song is on the playlist I made for my class reunion last summer. I hated it back in the 70's and that's one thing that hasn't changed since high school!

10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love
Brave – Sara Bareilles

11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends
Down Under – Damn Yankees

12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)
Cardinal Sin – The Pernicious Penitents



Theme? Cities w/Baseball Teams???

Matches? 6 & 8, 2 & 7, 3 & 4,
Ranger, Red, Royal, Tiger, Rocky, Angel, Brave



Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.
A Pirate Looks at 40 – Jimmy Buffett

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points)
2., 3. & 8

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art? 11.

[mellytu74]

Spoiler

2. Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
3. Little Red Corvette - Prince
4. Royals - Lorde
5. I Just Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Buble
6. One Toke over the Line - Brewer & Shipley
7. Ray of Light - Madonna

9. Undercover Angel? Any why I can I never remember the guy's name? I want to say Danny O'Day but he's a ventriloquist dummy.


Theme?

Major League Baseball (with the exception of #5)

Matches?

Same division?

2-4
3-6

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.

Yankee Doodle Dandy - George M. Cohan

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points)

2-5

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art?

#12

[Bob78164]

I think the limit as n goes to infinity is 1/e.

1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

Eye of the Tiger, Survivor

3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast

4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy

5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.

6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes

7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone

8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said

10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love

11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends

12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)


Theme?

Matches? 1-5, 2-12, 3-7, 4-11, 6-9, 8-10

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points) 4, 8. 10

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art? 2

--Bob

[FannyHeartsVanillaThunder]

Spoiler

1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true

Sister Christian - Night Ranger

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

And, just because it never gets old....Glen! Glen! Glen! Someday you may be...SUPERVISOR!!!!!1

3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast

Little Red Corvette - Prince

4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy

Royals - Lorde

I'm sad that apparently Hanukkah and Thanksgiving won't coincide again in our lifetimes....



5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.

I Just Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Buble

6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes

One Toke Over the Line - Brewer & Shipley

7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone

8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter

Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said

Undercover Angel - Alan O'Day

aka Aubrey and April's old man....

10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love

Brave - Sara Bareilles

Don't think Roar is a ripoff? Contrast and compare....



11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends

12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)

Yankee Rose - David Lee Roth


Theme?

The theme is baseball teams, but I'm not sure I get the pairs.... I'll add by division if just teams isn't sufficient

Matches?

But I'm going to try and figure it out.....

XRangers AL A
Tigers AL S
XReds NL S
XRoyals AL S
XMets NL S
XBrewers NL (I think) A
XRockies NL S
XAngels AL S
XBraves NL S
XYankees AL S
X? 7
X? 11

Mets Braves - NL East
Yankees 7 - AL East
Rockies 11 - NL West
Angels Rangers - AL West
Royals Tigers - AL Middle
Reds Brewers - NL Middle


Okay, I think they are paired by divisions, but I don't know the divisions anymore. Dammit! The Mets, Reds and Braves used to all be in the East. Or is it a song/artist thing? This is the devil's own work....

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.

The Lady Came from Baltimore - Johnny Cash
Amanda - Boston

Although it doesn't appear to be one song and one artist, I'm covering my bases here. Baseball humour, catch it!!!!!111

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points)

5, 4, 1

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art?

Is Prince considered a possum-like animal? I say technically yes!

[Estonut]

Larry Bud Selig

Good morning, fans of our Bored's national pastime. As I enter the sixteeth year of my promised retirement as commissioner of this fine musical institution, I can't help but reflect on the many wonderful things I have brought to the fine sport of Lyrically Speaking. I have added David "Fatass" Wells points to help bridge the gap between the have and have nots, giving players like Marley just as good a chance of winning as Esto. I have adopted the designated player to increase scoring and ensure that Bob and smiler will never have to come to the plate in LSWE. I have internationalized the game, which has drawn players from far off lands like Saucy in Canada and Jessie from Uranus. I have unilaterally declared that Weasel's uniform number 9 would be retired throughout the game in perpetuity, and that every year on the anniversary of his airdate, all LSWE players will take the field wearing 9 to honor his accomplishments. And I have brought labor peace to the game, as there has never been a game stoppage in the LSWE on my watch. And now, I am proud to introduce instant replay to the LSWE, which will extend each game on and on for days! Yeah, I'll still be commissioner of the LSWE even after my head ends up in a jar.... get used to me, suckas!

Today, I would like to present to you the time honored tradition of Theme Thursday, assembled by one of my famous blue ribbon panels. And it's a promotional date as well, as there will be post-game matching of the songs into pairs! Ah, you can't beat fun at the old internet!

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist, 3 points for the theme, 1 point for each correct match...


1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true

Sister Christian - Night Ranger


2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

Eye of the Tiger - Survivor


3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast

Little Red Corvette - Prince (I left this and came back to it twenty times until I finally saw the Red)


4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy

Royals - Lorde


5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.

Nope


6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes

One Toke over the Line - Brewer & Shipley


7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone

Nope


8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter

Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh


9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said

Undercover Angel - Alan O'Day


10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love

Brave - Sara Bareilles


11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends

Ana Ng - TMBGiants


12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)

Nope


Theme?

Baseball Team Names


Matches?

1 & 9
2 & 4
7 & 10
8 & 11
3 & 6
5 & 12


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that fits the theme of today's game, or for four points, name two songs with artist that would be a good match in this game.

Here's a triplet:
Ten Little Indians - The Beach Boys
Europa and the Pirate Twins - by Thomas Dolby
House of Cards - Robert Plant


Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points)

4, 5 & 10


5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art?

#12

[littlebeast13]

1. Where you going
What you looking for
You know those boys
Don't want to play no more with you
It's true
Sister Christian - Night Ranger

2. Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

3. See you're the kinda person
That believes in makin' out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast
Little Red Corvette - Prince

4. I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy
Royals - Lorde (This song is almost criminally catchy. And if ESPN writer Jim Caple is to be believed, the title of this song was partially inspired by a picture of former Royals star George Brett Lorde once saw in a magazine...)

5. I'm not surprised.
Not everything lasts.
I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.
Talk myself in.
I talk myself out.
I get all worked up, then I let myself down.
I Just Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Buble

6. I met all the girls and loved myself a few
Ended by surprise
Like everything else I've been through
It opened up my eyes
One Toke Over The Line - Brewer and Shipley

7. Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun
She's got herself a universe gone quickly
For the call of thunder threatens everyone
Ray of Light - Madonna

8. Well he's tellin' us this
And he's tellin' us that
Changes it every day
Say's it doesn't matter
Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh

9. Cryin' on my pillow
Lonely in my bed
Then I heard a voice beside me
And she softly said
Undercover Angel - Alan O'Day

10. You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love
Brave - Sara Bareilles

11. My apartment looks upside down from there
Water spirals the wrong way out the sink
And her voice is a backwards record
It's like a whirlpool and it never ends
Ana Ng - They Might Be Giants

12. She's a vision form coast to coast (Coast to coast)
Sea to shining sea (Sea to shining sea)
Hey, sister you're the perfect host (Make a toast)
Yankee Rose - David Lee Roth


Theme? - Baseball team names in the title or artist

Matches?

Each of MLB's 6 divisions is represented twice...

1-9 - Rangers and Angels in the AL West
2-4 - Tigers and Royals in the AL Central
3-6 - Reds and Brewers in the NL Central
5-10 - Mets and Braves in the NL East
7-12 - Rays and Yankees in the AL East
8-11 - Rockies and Giants in the NL West

Mecca Bonus: Three of the songs above have been on the Mecca CD. Which numbers? (6 possible points)

#4 - Royals (Current CD)
#5 - I Just Haven't Met You Yet (Winter 2013 and Fall 2013 CD)
#10 - Brave (First song on the Fall 2013 CD... giving Sara Bareilles the honor of having the first song on the last two Mecca CD's ["Love Song" leads the current CD off])

5 Point Bonus: Which of the songs above comes from an album that features a possum-like animal on the cover art? - #4 - Royals



The jukebox at the bowling alley has a video screen that shows the album cover the song being played comes from, and I just happened to walk by and noticed this one while "Royals" was playing. I was tickled at the fact that she appeared to be holding a possum, of all things... so I looked up the album cover when I got home to verify for myself. There doesn't seem to be any clear answers on just what species the white animal she's holding is, though rat and possum were the two most popular guesses. So I contacted one of my blogging friends who lives on Lorde's side of the world for an opinion, and she was certain it was one of their many unique brands of possum that inhabit the area around where she lives in Australia... and that was good enough for me.

[littlebeast13]

JJC Points:

mrkelley gets 2 JJC points for showing his work, which I always like...

Vandal gets a JJC point for answering one of his characters...

frank gets a JJC point for being a bad pin the tailer... not only missing all of the matches, but leaving one pair out!

smiler gets a supermax for the BBBL themed answers...

Weasel gets a JJC point him sharing something with Ted Williams...

elwood gets 2 JJC points for Overpaid Angel (Maybe Albert could do a duet with Josh Hamilton)...

Jessie gets 2 JJC points for toking it up with Flav...

melly gets a JJC point for being a good Phillies fan and ignoring the Mets...

Fanny gets a supermax for many things... the Roar/Brave video (I don't understand how people can hear these similarities in songs), calling Prince a possumlike animal, the gall to demand prescient points for Alan O'Day, remembering old commercials, and for cracking my ass up in chat last night. The supermax holds even though the Reds were never in the NL East...

Esto gets 2 JJC points for getting cute with the Krox and for being the first player to hit the Mecca Bonus lottery in a game with more than one Mecca song..


Points:

Marley 3
mrk 29+2
vandal 18+1
frank 16+1
smiler 7+5
Krox 7
Weasel 20+1
Panic 16
Sprots 2
mntetn 5
jarnon 4
Saucy 14
BobJ 5
TBone 31
Search 11
elwood 18+2
Hottie 14
Jessie 20+2
melly 21+1
Bob 3
Fanny 36+5
Esto 35+2