WWTBAM Bored

2. Centerfold/J. Geils Band
5. Fast Car/Tracey Chapman
6. Devil Woman/Cliff Richard
7.Rosanna/Toto
8. Just Remember I Love You/Firefall
9. California Dreaming/The Mamas and the Papas
10. Mr Tambourine Man/The Byrds
11. Another One Bites the Dust/Queen
14. Wanted, Dead or Alive/Bon Jovi

AND HERE IT IS --
17. One Night in Bangkok/Murray Head
18. Use Me/Bill Withers
19. Jesse's Girl/Rick Springfield
20. Fly Like an Eagle/Steve Miller Band
21. Mickey/Toni Basil
24. Opposites Attract/Paula Abdul
29. Obsession/Animotion .... or is it the other way around? No, we'll stick with that.
30. Heart and Soul/Huey Lewis and the News

Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you heard recently

You Should Be Dancing/The Bee Gees

Image Bonus: Bid the 2016 LSWE a visual fond farewell!

I'm tempted to bring back an old friend, but a vow is a vow, so....

1. nope
2. Centerfold - J Geils
3. nope
4. nope
5. Fast Car- Tracy Chapman
6. nope
7. Rosanna - Toto
8. nope
9. California Dreaming- Mama's and Papa's
10. Mr Tambournine Man - Bob Dylan
11. Another one bites the dust - Queen
12. nope
13. nope
14. Turn the Page - Bob Seger
15. Love is the Answer - ???
16. nope
17. One night in Bangkok - Murray head (There it is)
18. nope
19. Jesse's Squirrel - Rick Springfield
20. Fly like and Eagle- Steve Miller Band
21. Hey Mickey - Toni Basil
22. nope
23. nope
24. nope
25. nope
26. nope
27. How soon is now - The Smiths
28. nope
29. nope
30. Heart and Soul - Huey Lewis

Kroxquo Bonus: Wake me up before you go go - Wham

Image Bonus:





And as always



















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2. Centerfold - J Geils Band
5. Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
6. Devil Woman - Cliff Richard
7. Rosanna - Toto
8. Just Remember I love You - Firefall
9. California Dreamin' - Mamas/Papas
10. Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds
11. Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
17. One Night in Bangkok - Murray Head
19. Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
20. Fly Like an Eagle - Steve Miller Band
25. Tired of Waiting For You - The Kinks
30. Heart and Soul - Huey Lewis/News


Kroxquo Bonus:
Damage - Linda Ronstadt

Image Bonus:

Follow me to Decades 2016, coming in May:




Thanks, lb!! You did a wonderful job, as always.

2. Centerfold
3. Honey, I’m Good, Andy Grammer
9. California Dreamin’

Kroxquo Bonus: Philadelphia Freedom, Elton John

Image Bonus:


Thanks for the game, LB!

Thanks for all of the work you put in for the games.

2. She was pure like snowflakes
No one could ever stain
The memory of my angel
Could never cause me pain
CENTERFOLD - THE J GEILS BAND

3. It's been a long night here, and a long night there
And these long long legs are damn near everywhere
(Hold up now) You look good, I will not lie
But if you ask where I'm staying tonight
HONEY, I'M GOOD - ANDY GRAMMER

7. All I wanna do when I wake up in the morning is see your eyes
______, ______
I never thought that a girl like you could ever care for me
ROSANNA - TOTO

9. All the leaves are brown
And the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
On a winter's day
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' - MAMAS AND PAPAS

10. Take me for a trip upon your magic swirlin' ship
All my senses have been stripped
And my hands can't feel to grip
And my toes too numb to step
Wait only for my boot heels to be wanderin'
MR. TAMBOURINE MAN - THE BYRDS

15. Who knows why
Someday we all must die
We're all homeless boys and girls
And we are never heard
LOVE IS THE ANSWER - ENGLAND DAN AND JOHN FORD COLEY

16. I, I got a new life, you would hardly recognize me, I'm so glad
How can a person like me care for you?
I, why do I bother, when you're not the one for me?
Oo-hoo-hoo-oo-oo
Is enough enough?
THE SIGN - ACE OF BASE

17. It's a drag, it's a bore, it's really such a pity
To be looking at the board, not looking at the city
ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK - MURRAY HEAD

19. And I'm lookin' in the mirror all the time, wondering what she don't see in me
I've been funny, I've been cool with the lines
Ain't that the way love supposed to be
JESSIE'S SQUIRREL - RICK SPRINGFIELD

20. Time keeps on slipping
Into the future
Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping
Into the future
FLY LIKE AN EAGLE - THE STEVE MILLER BAND

21. You've been around all night and that's a little long
You think you've got the right but I think you've got it wrong
Why can't you say goodnight so you can take me home
HEY MICKEY - TONI BASIL

22. Dark clouds are blowing in the wind
He's crossing your mind again
You got that sad sad feeling from a broken heart
Feeling so close to the edge
LET ME LOVE YOU TONIGHT - PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE

28. I'll fix these broken things
Repair your broken wings
And make sure everything's alright
My pressure on her hips
Sinking my fingertips
Into every inch of you
Cause I know that's what you want me to do
THIS LOVE - MAROON 5

29. I will have you
Yes, I will have you
I will find a way and I will have you
OBSESSION - ANIMOTION

30. And if it got hot and hectic
I know she'd be electric
I'd let her take her chances with me
You see, the gets what she wants
HEART AND SOUL - HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS


Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you heard recently.
THE OCEAN - LED ZEPPELIN

9. All the leaves are brown
And the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
On a winter's day

California Dreaming' - Peter, Paul & Mary

20. Time keeps on slipping
Into the future
Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping
Into the future

Fly Like an Eagle - Kansas


Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you heard recently.

The Tracks We Leave - Tempest

Image Bonus: Bid the 2016 LSWE a visual fond farewell!

Are videos permitted? This one seems to summarize my LSWE experience!

1. I'm a little let down but I'm not dead
There's a little bit more that has to be said
You played me now I play you too
Let's just call it over

2. She was pure like snowflakes
No one could ever stain
The memory of my angel
Could never cause me pain

Centerfold - J. Geils Band

3. It's been a long night here, and a long night there
And these long long legs are damn near everywhere
(Hold up now) You look good, I will not lie
But if you ask where I'm staying tonight

4. And when the stars are shining brightly in the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish send it to heaven then make you want to cry..
The tears of joy for all the pleasure and the certainty.
That we're surrounded by the comfort and protection of..
The highest power. In lonely hours. The tears devour you..

5. My mama went off and left him
She wanted more from life than he could give
I said somebody's got to take care of him
So I quit school and that's what I did

6. Crystal ball on the table
Showing the future, the past
Same cat with them evil eyes
And I knew it was a spell she'd cast.

Devil Woman - Cliff Richard

7. All I wanna do when I wake up in the morning is see your eyes
______, ______
I never thought that a girl like you could ever care for me

Rosanna - Toto

8. When there's so much trouble that you want to cry
When your love has crumbled and you don't know why
When your hopes are fading and they can't be found
Dreams have left you waiting friends let you down

Just Remember I Love You

9. All the leaves are brown
And the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
On a winter's day

California Dreamin' - Mamas & the Papas

10. Take me for a trip upon your magic swirlin' ship
All my senses have been stripped
And my hands can't feel to grip
And my toes too numb to step
Wait only for my boot heels to be wanderin'

Mr. Tambourine Man - Byrds

11. Steve walks warily down the street,
with the brim pulled way down low
Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet,
machine guns ready to go

Another One Bites The Dust - Queen

12. Herald what your mother said
Readin' the books your father read
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
Some may have more cash than you
Others take a different view
my oh my heh, hey

13. All of you girls had better stay inside your door now
He'll hurt you once, then turn around and hurt you some more now
While he's out betrayin'
You'll hear people sayin'

14. Sometimes you tell the day
By the bottle that you drink
And times when you're all alone all you do is think

Dead Or Alive - Bon Jovi

15. Who knows why
Someday we all must die
We're all homeless boys and girls
And we are never heard

16. I, I got a new life, you would hardly recognize me, I'm so glad
How can a person like me care for you?
I, why do I bother, when you're not the one for me?
Oo-hoo-hoo-oo-oo
Is enough enough?

17. It's a drag, it's a bore, it's really such a pity
To be looking at the board, not looking at the city

One Night In Bangkok - Murray Head

18. Oh sometimes yeah it's true you really do abuse me
You get in a crowd of high class people and then you act real rude to me
But oh baby baby baby baby when you love me I can't get enough

Use Me - Bill Withers

19. And I'm lookin' in the mirror all the time, wondering what she don't see in me
I've been funny, I've been cool with the lines
Ain't that the way love supposed to be

Jessie's Squirrel - Rick Springfield

20. Time keeps on slipping
Into the future
Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping
Into the future

Fly Like An Eagle - Steve Miller Band

21. You've been around all night and that's a little long
You think you've got the right but I think you've got it wrong
Why can't you say goodnight so you can take me home

22. Dark clouds are blowing in the wind
He's crossing your mind again
You got that sad sad feeling from a broken heart
Feeling so close to the edge

23. I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you

24. You like to drive like Mario Andretti
I like it taking my time
But let me say wherever you are going
You know it suits me just fine

25. It`s your life and you
Can do what you want
Do what you like but please
Don`t keep-a me waiting
Please don`t keep-a me waiting

26. Put on your high heels shoes
I said we're goin' down here listen to em play blues
We're gonna dig potatoes
We're gonna pick tomatoes

27. You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

28. I'll fix these broken things
Repair your broken wings
And make sure everything's alright
My pressure on her hips
Sinking my fingertips
Into every inch of you
Cause I know that's what you want me to do

29. I will have you
Yes, I will have you
I will find a way and I will have you

30. And if it got hot and hectic
I know she'd be electric
I'd let her take her chances with me
You see, the gets what she wants


Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you heard recently.

Hard to remember most of the bland stuff they play on the radio so I'll name a favorite I rarely hear.

City of New Orleans - Arlo Guthrie

Image Bonus: Bid the 2016 LSWE a visual fond farewell!

2.) Centerfold - J. Geils Band, 6.) Devil Woman - , 7.) Rosanna - Toto, 8.) Just Remember I Love You - , 9.) California Dreaming - The Mamas & The Papas, 10.) Mr. Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan, 11.) Another One Bites The Dust - Queen, 12.) You Gotta Be Cool - , 16.) I Saw The Sign - Ace Of Base, 17.) One Night In Bangkok - Murray Head, 19.) Jessie's Squirrel - Rick Spingfield, 20.) Fly Like An Eagle - Steve Miller, 21.) Mickey - Toni Basil, 22.) Let Me Love You Tonight - , 23.) I Promise You - , 24.) You Could Be So Good For Me - Amy Grant, 25.) Tired Of Waiting - The Kinks, 27.) - The Smiths, 29.) Obsession - . Krox Bonus: Ashes To Ashes - David Bowie. As always, THANK YOU so much for hosting!! I look forward to playing each year and am always a little bit sad when LS is over.

Well, this is it everyone! It hasn't exactly been a banner year, but it's still been fun. The 2016 Lyrically Speaking Winter (Almost) Extravaganza ends with this final game. That bastard Donald Chump wanted to grab the hosting reigns yet again since this game was gonna be yuge, but I think he's gotten enough attention lately. As I've done the past couple years, I turned to my Music Choice channels to pick the songs for the finale by flipping back and forth between the more popular stations this morning. One of these songs was intentionally planted in this game by me, though longtime LSWE players will know and understand why it's here. Good luck, and thanks everyone for playing this impromptu version of the contest! I'll try to do a little better in 2017...

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist...


1. I'm a little let down but I'm not dead
There's a little bit more that has to be said
You played me now I play you too
Let's just call it over

Squirrels Chase Boys-Ingrid Michaelson

2. She was pure like snowflakes
No one could ever stain
The memory of my angel
Could never cause me pain

Centerfold-J. Geils Band

3. It's been a long night here, and a long night there
And these long long legs are damn near everywhere
(Hold up now) You look good, I will not lie
But if you ask where I'm staying tonight

In a Van Down By The River-Matt Foley

4. And when the stars are shining brightly in the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish send it to heaven then make you want to cry..
The tears of joy for all the pleasure and the certainty.
That we're surrounded by the comfort and protection of..
The highest power. In lonely hours. The tears devour you..

Or Maybe It's Just This Onion I'm Peeling-Julia Childish

5. My mama went off and left him
She wanted more from life than he could give
I said somebody's got to take care of him
So I quit school and that's what I did

Fast Car-Tracy Chapman

6. Crystal ball on the table
Showing the future, the past
Same cat with them evil eyes
And I knew it was a spell she'd cast.

Devil Woman-Cliff Richard

7. All I wanna do when I wake up in the morning is see your eyes
______, ______
I never thought that a girl like you could ever care for me

Rosanna-Toto

8. When there's so much trouble that you want to cry
When your love has crumbled and you don't know why
When your hopes are fading and they can't be found
Dreams have left you waiting friends let you down

Just Remember I Love You-Firefall

9. All the leaves are brown
And the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
On a winter's day

California Dreamin-Mamas and Papas

10. Take me for a trip upon your magic swirlin' ship
All my senses have been stripped
And my hands can't feel to grip
And my toes too numb to step
Wait only for my boot heels to be wanderin'

Mr. Tambourine Man-Byrds/Dylan

11. Steve walks warily down the street,
with the brim pulled way down low
Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet,
machine guns ready to go

Another One Bites The Dust-Queen

12. Herald what your mother said
Readin' the books your father read
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
Some may have more cash than you
Others take a different view
my oh my heh, hey

You Gotta Be-Des'ree

13. All of you girls had better stay inside your door now
He'll hurt you once, then turn around and hurt you some more now
While he's out betrayin'
You'll hear people sayin'

I know I know this....

14. Sometimes you tell the day
By the bottle that you drink
And times when you're all alone all you do is think

Wanted Dead or Alive-Bon Jovi

15. Who knows why
Someday we all must die
We're all homeless boys and girls
And we are never heard

Love Is The Answer-Utopia (Todd Rundgren), although you probably heard the England Dan and John Ford Coley hit version, which isn't exactly terrible, but Rundgren wrote it and puts a lot more heart and soul into it.

16. I, I got a new life, you would hardly recognize me, I'm so glad
How can a person like me care for you?
I, why do I bother, when you're not the one for me?
Oo-hoo-hoo-oo-oo
Is enough enough?

No Such Thing As Too Much Exposure-Caitlyn Jenner

17. It's a drag, it's a bore, it's really such a pity
To be looking at the board, not looking at the city

The obligatory One Night in Bangkok-Murray Head

18. Oh sometimes yeah it's true you really do abuse me
You get in a crowd of high class people and then you act real rude to me
But oh baby baby baby baby when you love me I can't get enough

Use Me-Bill Withers

19. And I'm lookin' in the mirror all the time, wondering what she don't see in me
I've been funny, I've been cool with the lines
Ain't that the way love supposed to be

Jessie's Squirrel-Rick Springfield

20. Time keeps on slipping
Into the future
Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping
Into the future

Fly Like An Eagle-Steve Miller Band

21. You've been around all night and that's a little long
You think you've got the right but I think you've got it wrong
Why can't you say goodnight so you can take me home

Mickey-Toni Basil

22. Dark clouds are blowing in the wind
He's crossing your mind again
You got that sad sad feeling from a broken heart
Feeling so close to the edge

Let Me Love You Tonight-Pure Prairie League

23. I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you

I'll Never Cheat At Battleship Again-The Board Game Bozos

24. You like to drive like Mario Andretti
I like it taking my time
But let me say wherever you are going
You know it suits me just fine

Opposites Attract-Paula Abdul

25. It`s your life and you
Can do what you want
Do what you like but please
Don`t keep-a me waiting
Please don`t keep-a me waiting

Tired of Waiting For You-Kinks

26. Put on your high heels shoes
I said we're goin' down here listen to em play blues
We're gonna dig potatoes
We're gonna pick tomatoes

Shotgun-Jr. Walker and the All-Stars

27. You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

But Maybe Telling You To Shut Your Mouth Is Not The Right Approach For Getting It-Danny and the Dateless

28. I'll fix these broken things
Repair your broken wings
And make sure everything's alright
My pressure on her hips
Sinking my fingertips
Into every inch of you
Cause I know that's what you want me to do

This Love-Maroon 5

29. I will have you
Yes, I will have you
I will find a way and I will have you

Wait, That Copy Of Batman #1 Is HOW MUCH??-Peter and the Pipedreams

30. And if it got hot and hectic
I know she'd be electric
I'd let her take her chances with me
You see, the gets what she wants

Heart and Soul-Huey Lewis and the News


Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you heard recently.

Chinese Lanterns-A Silent Film


Image Bonus: Bid the 2016 LSWE a visual fond farewell!




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I hold in my hand.... the final Spoiler Space!

2. Centerfold - J Geils Band
4. Truly Madly Deeply - Savage Garden
5. Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
6. Devil Woman - Cliff Richard
7. Roseanna - Toto
9. California Dreamin' - Mamas and Papas
10. Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man - the Byrds
11. Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
13. The Cheater - Bob Kuban
14. Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi
17. One Night in Bangkok - Murray Head (from Chess)
19. Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
20. Fly Like an Eagle - Steve Miller Band
21. Hey, Mickey! - Toni Basil
24. Good for Me? Amy Grant?
25. Tired of Waiting for You - The Kinks
26. Shotgun - Junior Walker & the All-Stars
30. Heart and Soul _ Huey Lewis & the News

Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you heard recently.

Hello - Adele

Image Bonus: Bid the 2016 LSWE a visual fond farewell!

Well, this is it everyone! It hasn't exactly been a banner year, but it's still been fun. The 2016 Lyrically Speaking Winter (Almost) Extravaganza ends with this final game. That bastard Donald Chump wanted to grab the hosting reigns yet again since this game was gonna be yuge, but I think he's gotten enough attention lately. As I've done the past couple years, I turned to my Music Choice channels to pick the songs for the finale by flipping back and forth between the more popular stations this morning. One of these songs was intentionally planted in this game by me, though longtime LSWE players will know and understand why it's here. Good luck, and thanks everyone for playing this impromptu version of the contest! I'll try to do a little better in 2017...

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist...


1. I'm a little let down but I'm not dead
There's a little bit more that has to be said
You played me now I play you too
Let's just call it over

2. She was pure like snowflakes
No one could ever stain
The memory of my angel
Could never cause me pain

"Centerfield" - J. Geils Band

3. It's been a long night here, and a long night there
And these long long legs are damn near everywhere
(Hold up now) You look good, I will not lie
But if you ask where I'm staying tonight

4. And when the stars are shining brightly in the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish send it to heaven then make you want to cry..
The tears of joy for all the pleasure and the certainty.
That we're surrounded by the comfort and protection of..
The highest power. In lonely hours. The tears devour you..

5. My mama went off and left him
She wanted more from life than he could give
I said somebody's got to take care of him
So I quit school and that's what I did

"Fast Car" - Tracy Chapman

6. Crystal ball on the table
Showing the future, the past
Same cat with them evil eyes
And I knew it was a spell she'd cast.

7. All I wanna do when I wake up in the morning is see your eyes
______, ______
I never thought that a girl like you could ever care for me

"Roseanna" - Toto

8. When there's so much trouble that you want to cry
When your love has crumbled and you don't know why
When your hopes are fading and they can't be found
Dreams have left you waiting friends let you down

9. All the leaves are brown
And the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
On a winter's day

"California Dreaming" - The Mamas & The Papas

10. Take me for a trip upon your magic swirlin' ship
All my senses have been stripped
And my hands can't feel to grip
And my toes too numb to step
Wait only for my boot heels to be wanderin'

11. Steve walks warily down the street,
with the brim pulled way down low
Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet,
machine guns ready to go

"Another One Bites the Dust" - Queen

12. Herald what your mother said
Readin' the books your father read
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
Some may have more cash than you
Others take a different view
my oh my heh, hey

"You Gotta Be" - Des'ree

13. All of you girls had better stay inside your door now
He'll hurt you once, then turn around and hurt you some more now
While he's out betrayin'
You'll hear people sayin'

14. Sometimes you tell the day
By the bottle that you drink
And times when you're all alone all you do is think

15. Who knows why
Someday we all must die
We're all homeless boys and girls
And we are never heard

"Love is the Answer" - ?

16. I, I got a new life, you would hardly recognize me, I'm so glad
How can a person like me care for you?
I, why do I bother, when you're not the one for me?
Oo-hoo-hoo-oo-oo
Is enough enough?

"The Sign" - Ace of Base

17. It's a drag, it's a bore, it's really such a pity
To be looking at the board, not looking at the city

"One Night in Bangkok" - Murray Head

18. Oh sometimes yeah it's true you really do abuse me
You get in a crowd of high class people and then you act real rude to me
But oh baby baby baby baby when you love me I can't get enough

19. And I'm lookin' in the mirror all the time, wondering what she don't see in me
I've been funny, I've been cool with the lines
Ain't that the way love supposed to be

"Jessie's Squirrel" - Rick Springfield

20. Time keeps on slipping
Into the future
Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping
Into the future

"Fly Like an Eagle" - Steve Miller Band

21. You've been around all night and that's a little long
You think you've got the right but I think you've got it wrong
Why can't you say goodnight so you can take me home

"Mickey" - Toni Basil

22. Dark clouds are blowing in the wind
He's crossing your mind again
You got that sad sad feeling from a broken heart
Feeling so close to the edge

"Let Me Love You Tonight" - Pure Prairie League

23. I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you

24. You like to drive like Mario Andretti
I like it taking my time
But let me say wherever you are going
You know it suits me just fine

25. It`s your life and you
Can do what you want
Do what you like but please
Don`t keep-a me waiting
Please don`t keep-a me waiting

26. Put on your high heels shoes
I said we're goin' down here listen to em play blues
We're gonna dig potatoes
We're gonna pick tomatoes

27. You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

"Charmed" theme song - The Smiths

28. I'll fix these broken things
Repair your broken wings
And make sure everything's alright
My pressure on her hips
Sinking my fingertips
Into every inch of you
Cause I know that's what you want me to do

"This Love" - Maroon 5

29. I will have you
Yes, I will have you
I will find a way and I will have you

"Obsession" - Animotion

30. And if it got hot and hectic
I know she'd be electric
I'd let her take her chances with me
You see, the gets what she wants

"Heart and Soul" - Huew Lewis and the News

Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you heard recently.

"Ex's and Oh's" - Elle King

Thanks for the games lb! I even did a little better than usual on the themes.

Image Bonus: Bid the 2016 LSWE a visual fond farewell!


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I hold in my hand.... the final Spoiler Space!

1. I'm a little let down but I'm not dead
There's a little bit more that has to be said
You played me now I play you too
Let's just call it over

2. She was pure like snowflakes
No one could ever stain
The memory of my angel
Could never cause me pain

Centerfold, J. Geils Band

3. It's been a long night here, and a long night there
And these long long legs are damn near everywhere
(Hold up now) You look good, I will not lie
But if you ask where I'm staying tonight

4. And when the stars are shining brightly in the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish send it to heaven then make you want to cry..
The tears of joy for all the pleasure and the certainty.
That we're surrounded by the comfort and protection of..
The highest power. In lonely hours. The tears devour you..

5. My mama went off and left him
She wanted more from life than he could give
I said somebody's got to take care of him
So I quit school and that's what I did

6. Crystal ball on the table
Showing the future, the past
Same cat with them evil eyes
And I knew it was a spell she'd cast.

Devil Woman, Atlanta Rhythm Section

7. All I wanna do when I wake up in the morning is see your eyes
______, ______
I never thought that a girl like you could ever care for me

8. When there's so much trouble that you want to cry
When your love has crumbled and you don't know why
When your hopes are fading and they can't be found
Dreams have left you waiting friends let you down

Just Remember I Love You, Firefall

9. All the leaves are brown
And the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
On a winter's day

California Dreaming, The Mamas and the Papas

10. Take me for a trip upon your magic swirlin' ship
All my senses have been stripped
And my hands can't feel to grip
And my toes too numb to step
Wait only for my boot heels to be wanderin'

11. Steve walks warily down the street,
with the brim pulled way down low
Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet,
machine guns ready to go

Another One Bites the Dust, Queen

12. Herald what your mother said
Readin' the books your father read
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
Some may have more cash than you
Others take a different view
my oh my heh, hey

13. All of you girls had better stay inside your door now
He'll hurt you once, then turn around and hurt you some more now
While he's out betrayin'
You'll hear people sayin'

14. Sometimes you tell the day
By the bottle that you drink
And times when you're all alone all you do is think

15. Who knows why
Someday we all must die
We're all homeless boys and girls
And we are never heard

16. I, I got a new life, you would hardly recognize me, I'm so glad
How can a person like me care for you?
I, why do I bother, when you're not the one for me?
Oo-hoo-hoo-oo-oo
Is enough enough?

17. It's a drag, it's a bore, it's really such a pity
To be looking at the board, not looking at the city

18. Oh sometimes yeah it's true you really do abuse me
You get in a crowd of high class people and then you act real rude to me
But oh baby baby baby baby when you love me I can't get enough

19. And I'm lookin' in the mirror all the time, wondering what she don't see in me
I've been funny, I've been cool with the lines
Ain't that the way love supposed to be

20. Time keeps on slipping
Into the future
Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping
Into the future

Steve Miller Band

21. You've been around all night and that's a little long
You think you've got the right but I think you've got it wrong
Why can't you say goodnight so you can take me home

22. Dark clouds are blowing in the wind
He's crossing your mind again
You got that sad sad feeling from a broken heart
Feeling so close to the edge

23. I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you

24. You like to drive like Mario Andretti
I like it taking my time
But let me say wherever you are going
You know it suits me just fine

25. It`s your life and you
Can do what you want
Do what you like but please
Don`t keep-a me waiting
Please don`t keep-a me waiting

26. Put on your high heels shoes
I said we're goin' down here listen to em play blues
We're gonna dig potatoes
We're gonna pick tomatoes

27. You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

28. I'll fix these broken things
Repair your broken wings
And make sure everything's alright
My pressure on her hips
Sinking my fingertips
Into every inch of you
Cause I know that's what you want me to do

29. I will have you
Yes, I will have you
I will find a way and I will have you

30. And if it got hot and hectic
I know she'd be electric
I'd let her take her chances with me
You see, the gets what she wants


Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you heard recently.

Image Bonus: Bid the 2016 LSWE a visual fond farewell!

Well, this is it everyone! It hasn't exactly been a banner year, but it's still been fun. The 2016 Lyrically Speaking Winter (Almost) Extravaganza ends with this final game. That bastard Donald Chump wanted to grab the hosting reigns yet again since this game was gonna be yuge, but I think he's gotten enough attention lately. As I've done the past couple years, I turned to my Music Choice channels to pick the songs for the finale by flipping back and forth between the more popular stations this morning. One of these songs was intentionally planted in this game by me, though longtime LSWE players will know and understand why it's here. Good luck, and thanks everyone for playing this impromptu version of the contest! I'll try to do a little better in 2017...

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist...


1. I'm a little let down but I'm not dead
There's a little bit more that has to be said
You played me now I play you too
Let's just call it over

Squirrels Chase Boys - Ingrid Michaelson


2. She was pure like snowflakes
No one could ever stain
The memory of my angel
Could never cause me pain

Centerfold - J. Geils Band


3. It's been a long night here, and a long night there
And these long long legs are damn near everywhere
(Hold up now) You look good, I will not lie
But if you ask where I'm staying tonight

Nope


4. And when the stars are shining brightly in the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish send it to heaven then make you want to cry..
The tears of joy for all the pleasure and the certainty.
That we're surrounded by the comfort and protection of..
The highest power. In lonely hours. The tears devour you..

Truly Madly Deeply - Savage Garden


5. My mama went off and left him
She wanted more from life than he could give
I said somebody's got to take care of him
So I quit school and that's what I did

Fast Car - Tracy Chapman


6. Crystal ball on the table
Showing the future, the past
Same cat with them evil eyes
And I knew it was a spell she'd cast.

Nope


7. All I wanna do when I wake up in the morning is see your eyes
______, ______
I never thought that a girl like you could ever care for me

Rosanna - Toto


8. When there's so much trouble that you want to cry
When your love has crumbled and you don't know why
When your hopes are fading and they can't be found
Dreams have left you waiting friends let you down

Just Remember I Love You - Firefall


9. All the leaves are brown
And the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
On a winter's day

California Dreaming - The Mamas & The Papas


10. Take me for a trip upon your magic swirlin' ship
All my senses have been stripped
And my hands can't feel to grip
And my toes too numb to step
Wait only for my boot heels to be wanderin'

Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds


11. Steve walks warily down the street,
with the brim pulled way down low
Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet,
machine guns ready to go

Another One Bites the Dust - Queen


12. Herald what your mother said
Readin' the books your father read
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
Some may have more cash than you
Others take a different view
my oh my heh, hey

Nope


13. All of you girls had better stay inside your door now
He'll hurt you once, then turn around and hurt you some more now
While he's out betrayin'
You'll hear people sayin'

Nope


14. Sometimes you tell the day
By the bottle that you drink
And times when you're all alone all you do is think

Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi


15. Who knows why
Someday we all must die
We're all homeless boys and girls
And we are never heard

Love Is the Answer - The Real Todd Rundgren & his Utopia


16. I, I got a new life, you would hardly recognize me, I'm so glad
How can a person like me care for you?
I, why do I bother, when you're not the one for me?
Oo-hoo-hoo-oo-oo
Is enough enough?

The Sign - Ace of Base


17. It's a drag, it's a bore, it's really such a pity
To be looking at the board, not looking at the city

One Night in Bangkok - Murray Head/Chess


18. Oh sometimes yeah it's true you really do abuse me
You get in a crowd of high class people and then you act real rude to me
But oh baby baby baby baby when you love me I can't get enough

Use Me - Bill Withers, Mick Jagger, Hootie & the Blowfish, et al.


19. And I'm lookin' in the mirror all the time, wondering what she don't see in me
I've been funny, I've been cool with the lines
Ain't that the way love supposed to be

Jessie's Squirrel - Rick Springfield


20. Time keeps on slipping
Into the future
Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping
Into the future

Fly Like an Eagle - Steve Miller Band


21. You've been around all night and that's a little long
You think you've got the right but I think you've got it wrong
Why can't you say goodnight so you can take me home

Mickey - Toni Basil


22. Dark clouds are blowing in the wind
He's crossing your mind again
You got that sad sad feeling from a broken heart
Feeling so close to the edge

Nope


23. I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you

Nope


24. You like to drive like Mario Andretti
I like it taking my time
But let me say wherever you are going
You know it suits me just fine

Nope


25. It`s your life and you
Can do what you want
Do what you like but please
Don`t keep-a me waiting
Please don`t keep-a me waiting

Tired of Waiting - The Kinks or Green Day


26. Put on your high heels shoes
I said we're goin' down here listen to em play blues
We're gonna dig potatoes
We're gonna pick tomatoes

Shotgun - Jr Walker & All-Stars


27. You shut your mouth
How can you say
I go about things the wrong way
I am human and I need to be loved
Just like everybody else does

How Soon Is Now? - The Smiths


28. I'll fix these broken things
Repair your broken wings
And make sure everything's alright
My pressure on her hips
Sinking my fingertips
Into every inch of you
Cause I know that's what you want me to do

This Love - Maroon 5


29. I will have you
Yes, I will have you
I will find a way and I will have you

Obsession - Animotion


30. And if it got hot and hectic
I know she'd be electric
I'd let her take her chances with me
You see, the gets what she wants

Heart And Soul - Huey Lewis & The News


Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you heard recently.

One More Time - Joe Jackson - I'll even tell you a story. I recently saw an episode of Front & Center featuring Joe Jackson. He was one of my (& my friends') favorite artists back in the 80's. For no reason at all, I hadn't listened to him in a long time. Even at this age, he really sounded good and still had his bassist, Graham Maby, with him. I bought some of his CDs for my nephews and then played them for the oldest one as we were on a long drive. There were songs that I hadn't listened to for years, but the words were all still in my head. What really surprised me was that about every other song had a ska or reggae beat. I had NEVER considered him a ska artist, more just New Wave. My nephew looked at some of the pics on the CDs and the clothes could definitely fit in with that genre.

The next day, I Googled "80's Ska Bands" and at the top of the results page, Google displays a sliding band of results. They DID NOT include Joe Jackson. I could see them being overlooked, but the listed other bands that were way less ska to me. They included the Police?!?!




Image Bonus: Bid the 2016 LSWE a visual fond farewell!



Thanks for the games, lb!!!11 These were fun. I don't know how you found the time and inspiration for some of those lavish, complicated games you developed in the past.

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I hold in my hand.... the final Spoiler Space!

CENTERFOLD - J. Geils Band

DEVIL WOMAN - Cliff Richard

ROSANNA - Toto

JUST REMEMBER I LOVE YOU - Firefall

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - The Mamas and the Papas

MR. TAMBOURINE MAN - The Byrds (or Bob Dylan)

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST - Queen

LOVE IS THE ANSWER - England Dan and John Ford Coley

ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK - Murray Head

USE ME - Bill Withers

JESSIE'S GIRL - Rick Springfield

FLY LIKE AN EAGLE - The Alan Parsons Project

HEY MICKEY - Toni Basil

TIRED OF WAITING - The Kinks

SHOTGUN - Junior Walker & the All-Stars

HEART AND SOUL - Huey Lewis & the News

STITCHES - Shawn Mendes (thanks to my son's Sirius XM radio)

Given the spoiler space tag, I couldn't resist!