WWTBAM Bored

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist

See Timeline Bonus below


1. I said, watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical
Liberal, oh fanatical, criminal

Logical Song - Supertramp

2. And in the morning, when I rise,
You bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be alright.

Danny's Song - I can't remember who did the original but I know Anne Murray sang it.

3. I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world

Your Song - Elton John

4. Blank stares at blank pages
No easy way to say this
You mean well, but you make this hard on me

5. So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing

6. They like to get you in a compromising position
Well, they like to get you there and smile in your face
Yeah, they think they're so cute when they got you in that condition
But I think it's a total disgrace

7. They don't write 'em like that anymore
They just don't write 'em like that anymore

Breakup Song - Greg Kihn

8. I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me

59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy) - Just to be cantankerous I'll say Harper's Bizarre

9. And all those things I didn't say
Wrecking balls inside my brain
I will scream them loud tonight
Can you hear my voice this time?

10. You swear you've heard it before
As it slowly rambles on and on
No need in bringing 'em back
'Cause they've never really gone

Old Fashioned Love Song - Three Dog Night

11. So please play for me a sad melody
So sad that it makes everybody cry
A real hurtin' song about a love that's gone wrong
'Cause I don't want to cry all alone

(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song — B.J. Thomas

12. Come, let me love you
Let me give my life to you
Let me drown in your laughter
Let me die in your arms

Annie's Song - John Denver

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that contains, well, you know.
(2 points)

Truck Drivin' Song - Weird Al Yankovic

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released the earliest?
(5 points)

(59th Street Bridge Song - S&G

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released most recently?
Logical Song - Supertramp
(5 points)

Total points: 36

1. THE LOGICAL SONG/SUPERTRAMP

2. DANNY'S SONG/LOGGINS AND MESSINA

3. YOUR SONG/ELTON JOHN

6. AUTHORITY SONG/JOHN MELLENKAMP

7. BREAKUP SONG/GREG KIHN BAND

8. THE 59TH STREET BRIDGE SONG/SIMON AND GARFUNKEL

10. OLD-FASHIONED LOVE SONG/THREE DOG NIGHT

11. ANOTHER SOMEBODY-DONE-SOMEBODY-WRONG SONG/B.J. THOMAS

12. ANNIE'S SONG/JOHN DENVER

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that contains, well, you know.
(2 points)

NEW SONG/HOWARD JONES

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released the earliest?
(5 points)

THE 59TH STREET BRIDGE SONG

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released most recently?
(5 points)

#9?

1. I said, watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical
Liberal, oh fanatical, criminal
THE LOGICAL SONG - SUPERTRAMP

2. And in the morning, when I rise,
You bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be alright.
DANNY'S SONG - ANNE MURRAY

3. I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
YOUR SONG - ELTON JOHN

4. Blank stares at blank pages
No easy way to say this
You mean well, but you make this hard on me
LOVE SONG - SARA BAREILLIS


6. They like to get you in a compromising position
Well, they like to get you there and smile in your face
Yeah, they think they're so cute when they got you in that condition
But I think it's a total disgrace
THE AUTHORITY SONG - JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP

7. They don't write 'em like that anymore
They just don't write 'em like that anymore
THE BREAKUP SONG - GREG KIHN BAND

8. I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me
59TH BRIDGE SONG (FEELIN' GROOVY) - SIMON AND GARFUNKEL

10. You swear you've heard it before
As it slowly rambles on and on
No need in bringing 'em back
'Cause they've never really gone
AN OLD FASHIONED LOVE SONG - THREE DOG NIGHT

12. Come, let me love you
Let me give my life to you
Let me drown in your laughter
Let me die in your arms
ANNIE'S SONG - JOHN DENVER

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that contains, well, you know.
(2 points)
INTERSTATE LOVE SONG - STONE TEMPLE PILOTS

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released the earliest?
(5 points)
8

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released most recently?
(5 points)
4

Vandal wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:10 pm

Lyrically Speaking 2022 - Day 4
June 30, 2022

Not really a theme Thursday.

Sometimes, a SONGwriter just doesn't know what to name a SONG. They write the SONG, and it sounds good. They sing the SONG aloud, and it just clicks. Still, you have to name your SONG. What's a poor SONGwriter to do? Won't you please help?

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist

See Timeline Bonus below


1. I said, watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical
Liberal, oh fanatical, criminal

Logical Song -- Supertramp

2. And in the morning, when I rise,
You bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be alright.

Danny's Song -- Kenny Loggins

3. I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world

Your Song -- Elton John

4. Blank stares at blank pages
No easy way to say this
You mean well, but you make this hard on me

Love Song -- Sara Bareilles

5. So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing

Immigrant Song -- Led Zeppelin

6. They like to get you in a compromising position
Well, they like to get you there and smile in your face
Yeah, they think they're so cute when they got you in that condition
But I think it's a total disgrace

Authority Song -- John Mellencamp

7. They don't write 'em like that anymore
They just don't write 'em like that anymore

The Breakup Song -- Greg Kihn Band

8. I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me

The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) -- Simon and Garfunkel

9. And all those things I didn't say
Wrecking balls inside my brain
I will scream them loud tonight
Can you hear my voice this time?

Fight Song -- Rachel Platten

10. You swear you've heard it before
As it slowly rambles on and on
No need in bringing 'em back
'Cause they've never really gone

Just an Old-Fashioned Love Song -- Three Dog Night

11. So please play for me a sad melody
So sad that it makes everybody cry
A real hurtin' song about a love that's gone wrong
'Cause I don't want to cry all alone

(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song -- B. J. Thomas

12. Come, let me love you
Let me give my life to you
Let me drown in your laughter
Let me die in your arms

Annie's Song -- John Denver


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that contains, well, you know.
(2 points)

I'll avoid the obvious Neil Diamond and go Heartbeat Song -- Kelly Clarkson

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released the earliest?
(5 points)

#8, I think

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released most recently?
(5 points)

#9

Total points: 36

1. America's SONG - Supertramp
2. Danny's SONG- Loggins & Messina?
3. Your SONG - Elton John
4.
5.
6.
7.
8. 59th Street Bridge SONG - Simon and Garfunkle
9.
10.
11. Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong SONG - ?
12.


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that contains, well, you know.
(2 points)
SONG Sung Blue - Neil Diamond

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released the earliest?
(5 points)
#8?

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released most recently?
(5 points)
#9?

1. The Logical Song, Supertramp

2. Danny's Song, Loggins and Messina

3. Your Song, Elton John

4. Love Song, Sara Bareilles

6. Authority Song, John Mellencamp

7. The Break-up Song, Greg Kihn Band

9. Fight Song, Rachel Platten

11. (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song, BJ Thomas

12. Annie's Song, John Denver


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that contains, well, you know.

A Song For You, Donny Hathaway

(2 points)

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released the earliest?

I remember #11 (BJ Thomas) from when I was 7 or 8, so I'll go with (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song.
(5 points)

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released most recently?

Love Song is on Sara B's debut album, but it feels like Fight Song was more recent, so I'll go with Rachel Platten's Fight Song.
(5 points)

Total points: 36

present

Vandal wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:10 pm

Lyrically Speaking 2022 - Day 4
June 30, 2022

Not really a theme Thursday.

Sometimes, a SONGwriter just doesn't know what to name a SONG. They write the SONG, and it sounds good. They sing the SONG aloud, and it just clicks. Still, you have to name your SONG. What's a poor SONGwriter to do? Won't you please help?

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist

See Timeline Bonus below


1. I said, watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical
Liberal, oh fanatical, criminal

The Logical Song, Supertramp

2. And in the morning, when I rise,
You bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be alright.

Song, Anne Murray

3. I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world

This is your song, Elton John

4. Blank stares at blank pages
No easy way to say this
You mean well, but you make this hard on me

Song

5. So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing

Song

6. They like to get you in a compromising position
Well, they like to get you there and smile in your face
Yeah, they think they're so cute when they got you in that condition
But I think it's a total disgrace

Song

7. They don't write 'em like that anymore
They just don't write 'em like that anymore

Song

8. I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me

59th Street Bridge Song, Simon and Garfunkel

9. And all those things I didn't say
Wrecking balls inside my brain
I will scream them loud tonight
Can you hear my voice this time?

Song

10. You swear you've heard it before
As it slowly rambles on and on
No need in bringing 'em back
'Cause they've never really gone

Song

11. So please play for me a sad melody
So sad that it makes everybody cry
A real hurtin' song about a love that's gone wrong
'Cause I don't want to cry all alone

Another somebody done somebody wrong song, BJ Thomas

12. Come, let me love you
Let me give my life to you
Let me drown in your laughter
Let me die in your arms

Annie's Song, John Denver

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that contains, well, you know.
(2 points)

Song Sung Blue, Neil Diamond

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released the earliest?
(5 points)

Considering how few of these I got, I'll got with 59th Street Bridge Song/Simon and Garfunkel, which I knew was released in the early 70s.

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released most recently?
(5 points)

I'll guess #5.

Total points: 36

1. I said, watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical
Liberal, oh fanatical, criminal
/
Logical Song - Supertramp

2. And in the morning, when I rise,
You bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be alright.

Danny's Song - Kenny Loggins

3. I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world

Your Song - Elton John

4. Blank stares at blank pages
No easy way to say this
You mean well, but you make this hard on me



5. So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing



6. They like to get you in a compromising position
Well, they like to get you there and smile in your face
Yeah, they think they're so cute when they got you in that condition
But I think it's a total disgrace



7. They don't write 'em like that anymore
They just don't write 'em like that anymore

The Uh-oh Song - Greg Kihn Band

8. I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me



9. And all those things I didn't say
Wrecking balls inside my brain
I will scream them loud tonight
Can you hear my voice this time?



10. You swear you've heard it before
As it slowly rambles on and on
No need in bringing 'em back
'Cause they've never really gone

Just an Old Fashioned Love Song - Three Dog Night

11. So please play for me a sad melody
So sad that it makes everybody cry
A real hurtin' song about a love that's gone wrong
'Cause I don't want to cry all alone

Hey! Won't you play, another somebody done somebody wrong song - BJ Thomas

12. Come, let me love you
Let me give my life to you
Let me drown in your laughter
Let me die in your arms

Annie's Song - John Denver


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that contains, well, you know.
(2 points)

Last Song - Edward Bear

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released the earliest?
(5 points)

#3

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released most recently?
(5 points)

#9

1. I said, watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical
Liberal, oh fanatical, criminal

LOGICAL SONG - SUPERTRAMP

2. And in the morning, when I rise,
You bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be alright.

DANNY'S SONG - ANNE MURRAY

3. I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world

YOUR SONG - ELTON JOHN

4. Blank stares at blank pages
No easy way to say this
You mean well, but you make this hard on me

LOVE SONG - SARA BAREILLES

6. They like to get you in a compromising position
Well, they like to get you there and smile in your face
Yeah, they think they're so cute when they got you in that condition
But I think it's a total disgrace

AUTHORITY SONG - JOHN MELLENCAMP

8. I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me

THE 59TH STREET BRIDGE SONG - SIMON & GARFUNKLE

9. And all those things I didn't say
Wrecking balls inside my brain
I will scream them loud tonight
Can you hear my voice this time?

FIGHT SONG - NOT KATY PERRY

10. You swear you've heard it before
As it slowly rambles on and on
No need in bringing 'em back
'Cause they've never really gone

AN OLD-FASHIONED LOVE SONG - THREE DOG NIGHT

11. So please play for me a sad melody
So sad that it makes everybody cry
A real hurtin' song about a love that's gone wrong
'Cause I don't want to cry all alone

SOMEBODY DONE SOMEBODY WRONG SONG - BJ THOMAS

12. Come, let me love you
Let me give my life to you
Let me drown in your laughter
Let me die in your arms

ANNIE'S SONG - JOHN DENVER

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that contains, well, you know.
(2 points)

I'LL HAVE TO SAY I LOVE YOU IN A SONG - JIM CROCE

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released the earliest?
(5 points)

#8

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released most recently?
(5 points)

#4

Total points: 36

1.) The Logical Song - Supertramp, 2.) Danny's Song - Anne Murray, 3.) Your Song - Elton John, 7.) The Break Up Song
- Greg Kihn, 8.) The 59th Street Bridge Song - Simon & Garfunkel, 10.) Just An Old Fashioned Love Song - 3 Dog Night, 11.) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song - B.J. Thomas, 12.) Annie's Song - John Denver. Krox Bonus: Kathy's Song - Eva Cassidy.
Timeline Bonus (earliest): #8, Timeline Bonus (most recent): #9.

2. And in the morning, when I rise,
You bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be alright.
Danny's Song Kenny Loggins

3. I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
Your Song Elton John


5. So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing

7. They don't write 'em like that anymore
They just don't write 'em like that anymore
Any song written after 1977

8. I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me
59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin Groovy) Simon and Garfunkel


11. So please play for me a sad melody
So sad that it makes everybody cry
A real hurtin' song about a love that's gone wrong
'Cause I don't want to cry all alone

Song Sung Blue Neil Diamond

12. Come, let me love you
Let me give my life to you
Let me drown in your laughter
Let me die in your arms
Annie's Song John Denver


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that contains, well, you know.
(2 points)
Song to a Seagull Joni Mitchell

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released the earliest?
(5 points)
59th Street?
Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released most recently?
(5 points)
One of the ones I never heard of

1. I said, watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical
Liberal, oh fanatical, criminal

The Logical Thong, Thupertramp

2. And in the morning, when I rise,
You bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be alright.

3. I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world

Your Thong, Elton John

4. Blank stares at blank pages
No easy way to say this
You mean well, but you make this hard on me

5. So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing

6. They like to get you in a compromising position
Well, they like to get you there and smile in your face
Yeah, they think they're so cute when they got you in that condition
But I think it's a total disgrace

7. They don't write 'em like that anymore
They just don't write 'em like that anymore

8. I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me

9. And all those things I didn't say
Wrecking balls inside my brain
I will scream them loud tonight
Can you hear my voice this time?

10. You swear you've heard it before
As it slowly rambles on and on
No need in bringing 'em back
'Cause they've never really gone

11. So please play for me a sad melody
So sad that it makes everybody cry
A real hurtin' song about a love that's gone wrong
'Cause I don't want to cry all alone

12. Come, let me love you
Let me give my life to you
Let me drown in your laughter
Let me die in your arms

Annie's Thong, John Denver


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that contains, well, you know.
(2 points)

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released the earliest?
(5 points) No. 12

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released most recently?
(5 points) No. 9

Lyrically Speaking 2022 - Day 4
June 30, 2022

Not really a theme Thursday.

Sometimes, a SONGwriter just doesn't know what to name a SONG. They write the SONG, and it sounds good. They sing the SONG aloud, and it just clicks. Still, you have to name your SONG. What's a poor SONGwriter to do? Won't you please help?

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist

See Timeline Bonus below


1. I said, watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical
Liberal, oh fanatical, criminal

The Logical Song - Supertramp


2. And in the morning, when I rise,
You bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be alright.

Danny's Song - Loggins & Messina


3. I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world

Your Song - Elton John


4. Blank stares at blank pages
No easy way to say this
You mean well, but you make this hard on me

Love Song - Sara Bareilles


5. So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing

Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin


6. They like to get you in a compromising position
Well, they like to get you there and smile in your face
Yeah, they think they're so cute when they got you in that condition
But I think it's a total disgrace

Authority Song - John Mellencamp


7. They don't write 'em like that anymore
They just don't write 'em like that anymore

The Break Up Song - Greg Kihn Band


8. I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me

The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) - Simon & Garfunkel


9. And all those things I didn't say
Wrecking balls inside my brain
I will scream them loud tonight
Can you hear my voice this time?

Fight Song - Rachel Platten (and a contestant on every singing show since)


10. You swear you've heard it before
As it slowly rambles on and on
No need in bringing 'em back
'Cause they've never really gone

An Old Fashioned Love Song - Three Dog Night


11. So please play for me a sad melody
So sad that it makes everybody cry
A real hurtin' song about a love that's gone wrong
'Cause I don't want to cry all alone

Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song - B.J. Thomas


12. Come, let me love you
Let me give my life to you
Let me drown in your laughter
Let me die in your arms

Annie's Song - John Denver


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that contains, well, you know.
(2 points)


Song for Whoever - The Beautiful South


Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released the earliest?
(5 points)

Feelin’ Groovy


Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released most recently?
(5 points)

Fight Song


Total points: 36

3. Your Song, Elton John
12. Annie’s Song, John Denver

Kroxquo Bonus: Song Sung Blue, Neil Diamond

1. I said, watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical
Liberal, oh fanatical, criminal
The Logical Song - Supertramp

2. And in the morning, when I rise,
You bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be alright.
Danny's Song - Kenny Loggins

3. I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
Your Song - Elton John (I don't know if this or Rocket Man is the biggest piece of garbage Elton ever recorded....)

4. Blank stares at blank pages
No easy way to say this
You mean well, but you make this hard on me

5. So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing
Based on the theme, I'd say War Song - Culture Club.... but that doesn't strike me as a song on Vandal's known song list...

6. They like to get you in a compromising position
Well, they like to get you there and smile in your face
Yeah, they think they're so cute when they got you in that condition
But I think it's a total disgrace
Authority Song - John Cougar Mellencamp

7. They don't write 'em like that anymore
They just don't write 'em like that anymore
The Breakup Song - Greg Kihn Band

8. I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me
The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars (Educated guess)

9. And all those things I didn't say
Wrecking balls inside my brain
I will scream them loud tonight
Can you hear my voice this time?

10. You swear you've heard it before
As it slowly rambles on and on
No need in bringing 'em back
'Cause they've never really gone
Old Fashioned Love Song - Three Dog Night

11. So please play for me a sad melody
So sad that it makes everybody cry
A real hurtin' song about a love that's gone wrong
'Cause I don't want to cry all alone
Somebody's Done Somebody Wrong Song?

12. Come, let me love you
Let me give my life to you
Let me drown in your laughter
Let me die in your arms


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that contains, well, you know.
(2 points)

Song 2 - Blur

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released the earliest?
(5 points) - 3

Timeline Bonus 1: Which of the song/artist combinations above was released most recently?
(5 points) - 8