Lyrically Speaking - 3/1/24

[littlebeast13]

Parting is such sweet sorrow, and here we have the final game of the 2024 LSWE. I scrapped the idea I had for the finale a while back, and still didn't know what I was going to use even just a few hours ago. I figure I talk about Mecca earworms enough that I may as well throw a bunch of ones I haven't used so far into a game for the finale. Retail muzak isn't what it used to be, and some of the songs may surprise you. But these have all been played a lot recently while I've been working hard at night, and it may not necessarily be the same songs you'd hear if you strolled into your local Walmart during the day. After Thursday's fiasco, I also played nice and only considered songs from the 20th Century.

It's been a blast, and I hope you all had fun playing as well!

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


1. In the day we sweat it out on the streets
Of a runaway American dream
At night we ride through the mansions of glory
In suicide machines

2. She says, "We've gotta hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not

3. I hitched a ride with a vending machine repair man
He said he's been down this road more than twice

4. Up all night with Freddie King
I got to tell you, poker's his thing
Booze and ladies, keep me right
As long as we can make it to the show tonight

5. 'Cause I'm leavin' in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together

6. Elegance in eloquence
For sale or rent or hire
Should I say yes and match his best?
Then I would be a liar

7. Used to go to dinner almost every night
Danced until I thought I'd lose my breath, ah
Now it seems your dancin' feet are always on my couch
Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death

8. Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease

9. Button your lip baby
Button your coat
Let's go out dancing
Go for the throat

10. Come on, baby
We better make a start
You better make it soon
Before you break my heart

11. Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry

12. Well, I read some books, and I read some magazines
About those high-class ladies down in New Orleans

13. Who's that lady coming down the road?
Who's that lady?
Who's that woman walking through my door?
What's the score?

14. Captivating, stimulating
She's such a sexy lady
Filled with space age design

15. They gave you life
And in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice
I hope we live to tell the tale

16. If you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide

17. Paint the town, take a bow
Thank everybody
You're gonna do it again
You are the few, the proud
You are the antibody
Mind, soul and zen

18. Well If I get edgy, I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you

19. Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss

20. She doesn't know your name
And your heart beats like a subway train
Ooh it makes you wanna die


Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you've heard while shopping recently, or a song you'd expect to hear as muzak at a store.

Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!

[SportsFan68]

Spoiler

Parting is such sweet sorrow, and here we have the final game of the 2024 LSWE. I scrapped the idea I had for the finale a while back, and still didn't know what I was going to use even just a few hours ago. I figure I talk about Mecca earworms enough that I may as well throw a bunch of ones I haven't used so far into a game for the finale. Retail muzak isn't what it used to be, and some of the songs may surprise you. But these have all been played a lot recently while I've been working hard at night, and it may not necessarily be the same songs you'd hear if you strolled into your local Walmart during the day. After Thursday's fiasco, I also played nice and only considered songs from the 20th Century.

It's been a blast, and I hope you all had fun playing as well!

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


1. In the day we sweat it out on the streets
Of a runaway American dream
At night we ride through the mansions of glory
In suicide machines

Born to run, Springsteen

2. She says, "We've gotta hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not

Living on a Prayer. And with that, I already did better than I did yesterday.

3. I hitched a ride with a vending machine repair man
He said he's been down this road more than twice

Every day is a winding road.

4. Up all night with Freddie King
I got to tell you, poker's his thing
Booze and ladies, keep me right
As long as we can make it to the show tonight

5. 'Cause I'm leavin' in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together

6. Elegance in eloquence
For sale or rent or hire
Should I say yes and match his best?
Then I would be a liar

7. Used to go to dinner almost every night
Danced until I thought I'd lose my breath, ah
Now it seems your dancin' feet are always on my couch
Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death

8. Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease

9. Button your lip baby
Button your coat
Let's go out dancing
Go for the throat

10. Come on, baby
We better make a start
You better make it soon
Before you break my heart

I wanna be with you everywhere, Fleetwood Mac

11. Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry

12. Well, I read some books, and I read some magazines
About those high-class ladies down in New Orleans

Get back, Honky Cat, Elton John

13. Who's that lady coming down the road?
Who's that lady?
Who's that woman walking through my door?
What's the score?

14. Captivating, stimulating
She's such a sexy lady
Filled with space age design

15. They gave you life
And in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice
I hope we live to tell the tale

16. If you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide

17. Paint the town, take a bow
Thank everybody
You're gonna do it again
You are the few, the proud
You are the antibody
Mind, soul and zen

18. Well If I get edgy, I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you

19. Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss

20. She doesn't know your name
And your heart beats like a subway train
Ooh it makes you wanna die


Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you've heard while shopping recently, or a song you'd expect to hear as muzak at a store.

I want to hold your hand, Beatles

Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!

Rocks 4 Sale!

[PanicinDetroit]

Thanks for the great games. You rock!!!!!

1. BORN TO RUN - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

2. LIVIN ON A PRAYER - JON BON JOVI

3.EVERY DAY IS A WINDING ROAD - SHERYL CROW

4. WE'RE AN AMERICAN BAND - GRAND FUNK RAILROAD

5. '

6. WHEN SMOKEY SINGS - ABC

7.

8.

9. MIXED EMOTIONS - THE ROLLING STONES

10. EVERYWHERE - FLEETWOOD MAC

11. SWEET CHILD O MINE - GUNS N ROSES

12. HONKY CAT - ELTON JOHN

13. GET OUTTA MY DREAMS AND INTO MY CAR - BILLY OCEAN
creepy

14.

15. SHOUT - TEARS FOR FEARS

16. LET'S DANCE - DAVID BOWIE

17.

18. DON'T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD - THE ANIMALS

19. WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN - THE WHO

20.

Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you've heard while shopping recently, or a song you'd expect to hear as muzak at a store.
MONEY - PINK FLOYD

Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!

[ShamelessWeasel]

Spoiler

1. Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
2. Living on a prayer - My favorite Jovi
3. nope
4. We're an American Band - Grand Funk Railroad
5. Last train to Clarksville- The Monkees
6. nope
7. nope
8. nope
9. Mixed Emotions - Rolling Stones
10. Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
11. Sweet Child O Mine - Guns N Roses
12. Honky Cat - Sir Elton
13. nope
14. Dancing machine - Jackson 5
15. Shout - Tears for Fears
16. Lets Dance - David Bowie
17. nope
18. Don't let me be misunderstood - The Animals
19. Won't get fooled again - The Who
20. nope


Kroxquo Bonus: Enjoy the Silence - Depeche Mode (I was in grocery store and this came on, I starting singing lowly and someone came down the aisle and i coudl hear them also singing lowly. My first Duet?)

Image Bonus:

Since this is mecca inspired





Oh....and BTW

[mikehardware]

Spoiler

Thanks! This has been fun.

1. Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
2. Livin on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

5. Last Train to Clarksville - The Monkees

14. Dancing Machine - Michael Jackson

16. Let's Dance - David Bowie

19. Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who


Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you've heard while shopping recently, or a song you'd expect to hear as muzak at a store.

Southern Nights - Glen Campbell


Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!

[franktangredi]

Spoiler

My mornings are now a little less bright. Thank you, as always, for doing this.

1. BORN TO RUN/BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

2. LIVING ON A PRAYER/BON JOVI

3. EVERY DAY IS A WINDING ROAD/SHERYL CROW

4. WE'RE AN AMERICAN BAND/GRAND FUNK

5. LAST TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLE/THE MONKEES

6. WHEN SMOKEY SINGS/ABC

7. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY/JANET JACKSON

10. EVERYWHERE/FLEETWOOD MAC

11. SWEET CHILD OF MINE/GUNS 'N' ROSES

13. GET OUTA MY DREAMS/BILLY OCEAN

15. SHOUT/TEARS FOR FEARS

16. LET'S DANCE/DAVID BOWIE

18. PLEASE DON'T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD/THE ANIMALS

19. WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN/THE WHO

Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you've heard while shopping recently, or a song you'd expect to hear as muzak at a store.

WALKING ON SUNSHINE/KATRINA AND THE WAVES

Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!

[kroxquo]

Thanks for hosting. Lots of fun as always.

Spoiler

t's been a blast, and I hope you all had fun playing as well!

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


1. In the day we sweat it out on the streets
Of a runaway American dream
At night we ride through the mansions of glory
In suicide machines

Born to Run - Bruuuuuuuuuuuuce

2. She says, "We've gotta hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not

Livin on a Prayer - Bon Jovi (Most overrated band in history)

3. I hitched a ride with a vending machine repair man
He said he's been down this road more than twice

4. Up all night with Freddie King
I got to tell you, poker's his thing
Booze and ladies, keep me right
As long as we can make it to the show tonight

We're an American Band - Grand Funk Railroad

5. 'Cause I'm leavin' in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together

Last Train to Clarksville - The Monkees

6. Elegance in eloquence
For sale or rent or hire
Should I say yes and match his best?
Then I would be a liar

7. Used to go to dinner almost every night
Danced until I thought I'd lose my breath, ah
Now it seems your dancin' feet are always on my couch
Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death

8. Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease

9. Button your lip baby
Button your coat
Let's go out dancing
Go for the throat

10. Come on, baby
We better make a start
You better make it soon
Before you break my heart

11. Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry

12. Well, I read some books, and I read some magazines
About those high-class ladies down in New Orleans

Jumpin Jack Flash - Rolling Stones

13. Who's that lady coming down the road?
Who's that lady?
Who's that woman walking through my door?
What's the score?

14. Captivating, stimulating
She's such a sexy lady
Filled with space age design

15. They gave you life
And in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice
I hope we live to tell the tale

16. If you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide

Let's Dance - David Bowie

17. Paint the town, take a bow
Thank everybody
You're gonna do it again
You are the few, the proud
You are the antibody
Mind, soul and zen

18. Well If I get edgy, I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you

19. Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss

Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who

20. She doesn't know your name
And your heart beats like a subway train
Ooh it makes you wanna die


Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you've heard while shopping recently, or a song you'd expect to hear as muzak at a store.

Deutschland Uber Alles. I swear this is true. My wife dragged me into Hobby Lobby recently and this song came through the speakers. I found out later that the tune is an old German hymn with music written by Martin Luther himself, but still.

Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!

[BackInTex]

LB, Thanks for another great season of LS

1. In the day we sweat it out on the streets
Of a runaway American dream
At night we ride through the mansions of glory
In suicide machines

Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen

2. She says, "We've gotta hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not

Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

3. I hitched a ride with a vending machine repair man
He said he's been down this road more than twice



4. Up all night with Freddie King
I got to tell you, poker's his thing
Booze and ladies, keep me right
As long as we can make it to the show tonight



5. 'Cause I'm leavin' in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together



6. Elegance in eloquence
For sale or rent or hire
Should I say yes and match his best?
Then I would be a liar



7. Used to go to dinner almost every night
Danced until I thought I'd lose my breath, ah
Now it seems your dancin' feet are always on my couch
Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death



8. Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease



9. Button your lip baby
Button your coat
Let's go out dancing
Go for the throat



10. Come on, baby
We better make a start
You better make it soon
Before you break my heart



11. Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry



12. Well, I read some books, and I read some magazines
About those high-class ladies down in New Orleans

Honky Cat - Elton John

13. Who's that lady coming down the road?
Who's that lady?
Who's that woman walking through my door?
What's the score?



14. Captivating, stimulating
She's such a sexy lady
Filled with space age design



15. They gave you life
And in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice
I hope we live to tell the tale

- Madonna

16. If you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide

Let's Dance - David Bowie

17. Paint the town, take a bow
Thank everybody
You're gonna do it again
You are the few, the proud
You are the antibody
Mind, soul and zen



18. Well If I get edgy, I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you



19. Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss

Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who

20. She doesn't know your name
And your heart beats like a subway train
Ooh it makes you wanna die




Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you've heard while shopping recently, or a song you'd expect to hear as muzak at a store.

That's How Much I Feel - Ambrosia

Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!

[Beebs52]

Spoiler

In the day we sweat it out on the streets
Of a runaway American dream
At night we ride through the mansions of glory
In suicide machines
Ah the Pinto-Dead rich person

2. She says, "We've gotta hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
I DID NOT steal that Lil Debbie-Geezer thief

3. I hitched a ride with a vending machine repair man
He said he's been down this road more than twice
Them damn claw machines-Dint mean for that kid to lose his arm

4. Up all night with Freddie King
I got to tell you, poker's his thing
Booze and ladies, keep me right
As long as we can make it to the show tonight
Really muddy waters-Muddy Waters

5. 'Cause I'm leavin' in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together
Then I'll transform you into a glove compartment-Our friend Ed

6. Elegance in eloquence
For sale or rent or hire
Should I say yes and match his best?
Then I would be a liar
I just wanna f!@# him-F!@#

7. Used to go to dinner almost every night
Danced until I thought I'd lose my breath, ah
Now it seems your dancin' feet are always on my couch
Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death
Some old boy"friend"-Me

8. Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease
No fentanyl here-Creep

. Button your lip baby
Button your coat
Let's go out dancing
Go for the throat
Not mine, his, he'd make a good shade-Ed!

10. Come on, baby
We better make a start
You better make it soon
Before you break my heart
Please-Soon to be arrested assaulter

11. Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry
Dot the dog-Rescue

12. Well, I read some books, and I read some magazines
About those high-class ladies down in New Orleans
Brown Sugar-Stones, I know I know

13. Who's that lady coming down the road?
Who's that lady?
Who's that woman walking through my door?
What's the score?
My bookie-Ooh!5$!

14. Captivating, stimulating
She's such a sexy lady
Filled with space age design
Sleek aerodynamic blowup-Pardon my drool

15. They gave you life
And in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice
I hope we live to tell the tale
Dang I can hear it

16. If you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide
In my shed-Scaredy Ed

17. Paint the town, take a bow
Thank everybody
You're gonna do it again
You are the few, the proud
You are the antibody
Mind, soul and zen
We are the champions-Queen

18. Well If I get edgy, I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you
Restraining order-Duh

19. Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss
I quit-Fuck it

20. She doesn't know your name
And your heart beats like a subway train
Ooh it makes you wanna die
Settle down-Ed's next catch


Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you've heard while shopping recently, or a song you'd expect to hear as muzak at a store.

Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!

Beastie, you da bomb!

[Vandal]

Spoiler

1. Born to Run - Bruuuce Springsteen
2. Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
3. Everyday Is a Winding Road - Sheryl Crow
4. We're an American Band - Grand Funk Railroad
5. Last Train to Clarksville - Monkees
9. Mixed Emotions - Rolling Stones
10. Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
11. Sweet Child o' Mine - Guns/Roses
12. Honky Cat - Elton John
16. Let's Dance - David Bowie (featuring newbie Stevie Ray Vaughn on guitar)
18. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Animals
19. Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who

Kroxquo Bonus: Bad Day - Daniel Powter

Image Bonus:

How about some nice books:

Thanks, Beastie. You're the bestie!

[mellytu74]

I have had a blast, lb!! Thanks for the game!!

Spoiler

1. Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
2. Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
3. Every Day Is a Winding Road - Sheryl Crow
4. We're an American Band - Grand Funk Railroad
5. Last Train to Clarksville - The Monkees
8. A Little Less Conversation - Elvis
9. Mixed Emotions - The Rolling Stones
12. Honky Cat - Elton John
13. Get Outta My Dreams (and into my car) - Billy Ocean
16. Let's Dance - David Bowie
18. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - The Animals
19. Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who

Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you've heard while shopping recently, or a song you'd expect to hear as muzak at a store.

I heard "You Should Be Dancin' by the Bee Gees four times in the last three weeks (food shopping, Ace Hardware)

Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!

[jarnon]

Spoiler

2. Living on a Prayer, Bob Jovi

Kroxquo Bonus: Havana, Camila Cabello

Image Bonus:



Thanks for hosting, LB! LSWE makes the winter a bit shorter.

[Hotseat Or Bust!]

Spoiler

1.) Born To Run - Bruce Springsteen, 2.) Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi, 4.) We're An American Band - Grand Funk Railroad, 5.) Last Train To Clarksville - The Monkees, 11.)
Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N Roses, 12.) Honky Cat - Elton John, 15.) Shout - Tears For Fears, 16.) Lets Dance - David Bowie, 18.) Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - The Animals,
19.) Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who. Krox Bonus: Kill Bill - SZA (This was playing while I was in Panera, earlier) Thank you for hosting, LB!! I appreciate the effort you put into these games each year and always enjoy playing!! xoxo.

[Bob78164]

Thanks for the game!

1. In the day we sweat it out on the streets
Of a runaway American dream
At night we ride through the mansions of glory
In suicide machines

Born to Run, Broooooce Springsteen

2. She says, "We've gotta hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not

3. I hitched a ride with a vending machine repair man
He said he's been down this road more than twice

4. Up all night with Freddie King
I got to tell you, poker's his thing
Booze and ladies, keep me right
As long as we can make it to the show tonight

5. 'Cause I'm leavin' in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together

6. Elegance in eloquence
For sale or rent or hire
Should I say yes and match his best?
Then I would be a liar

7. Used to go to dinner almost every night
Danced until I thought I'd lose my breath, ah
Now it seems your dancin' feet are always on my couch
Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death

8. Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease

9. Button your lip baby
Button your coat
Let's go out dancing
Go for the throat

10. Come on, baby
We better make a start
You better make it soon
Before you break my heart

11. Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry

Sweet Child of Mine, Guns 'n' Roses

12. Well, I read some books, and I read some magazines
About those high-class ladies down in New Orleans

13. Who's that lady coming down the road?
Who's that lady?
Who's that woman walking through my door?
What's the score?

14. Captivating, stimulating
She's such a sexy lady
Filled with space age design

15. They gave you life
And in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice
I hope we live to tell the tale

16. If you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide

17. Paint the town, take a bow
Thank everybody
You're gonna do it again
You are the few, the proud
You are the antibody
Mind, soul and zen

18. Well If I get edgy, I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you

19. Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss

Who Are You?, The Who

20. She doesn't know your name
And your heart beats like a subway train
Ooh it makes you wanna die

Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you've heard while shopping recently, or a song you'd expect to hear as muzak at a store.

California Dreaming, The Mamas and the Papas

Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!

--Bob

[Earl the Squirrel]

Spoiler

I only go to Mecca at night, since it's on the way home from bingo, so nothing would surprise me. I was just in there an hour ago and singing along to something for all I was worth, but I'll be damned if I can remember what it was....

It's been a blast, and I hope you all had fun playing as well!

I had a lot of fun and I especially liked the switch up on the themes. Thank you for keeping things fresh, yet familiar. Two of the three games I missed were beyond my control. I already explained the O game, but my computer started acting crazy right after I finished my taxes Thursday night (either in silent protest or because Earl was doing the boogaloo on the keyboard as if I didn't know it was past his evening snack time. My auto sign ins weren't working and I couldn't put them in manually because I could only type in upper case and symbols, even though the shift wasn't on).



1. In the day we sweat it out on the streets
Of a runaway American dream
At night we ride through the mansions of glory
In suicide machines

Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen

2. She says, "We've gotta hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not

Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

I hear this all the time at the Mecca Market. It's also the ringtone for my sister, which has caused highlarity on more than one occasion.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

That last part was Earl doing the boogaloo yet again, but he's already his his nightly cookies!

3. I hitched a ride with a vending machine repair man
He said he's been down this road more than twice

4. Up all night with Freddie King
I got to tell you, poker's his thing
Booze and ladies, keep me right
As long as we can make it to the show tonight

We're an American Band - Grand Funk

Another song I've been singing along with since child
3++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (dammit, Earl1!) and I've never noticed Freddy King. Also I want extra I WAS RIGHT points on So What!!!!1 I'll explain how I found out later, it's a fun story) Also, Fanny Fun? Fact: I believe that Sweet Connie passed away last year....

5. 'Cause I'm leavin' in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together

Last Train to Clarksville - Monkees

6. Elegance in eloquence
For sale or rent or hire
Should I say yes and match his best?
Then I would be a liar

When Smokey Sings - ABC

Is this why you're constantly using it in LSWE?

7. Used to go to dinner almost every night
Danced until I thought I'd lose my breath, ah
Now it seems your dancin' feet are always on my couch
Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death

What Have You Done For Me Lately - Janet Jackson

8. Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease

A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley

Another one I think I've heard at Mecca recently

9. Button your lip baby
Button your coat
Let's go out dancing
Go for the throat

Mixed Emotions - Rolling Stones

10. Come on, baby
We better make a start
You better make it soon
Before you break my heart

11. Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry

Sweet Child of Mine - Guns n' Roses

I saw an IG post by someone the other day that looked to be late teens/early 20s saying if you recognized these songs your parents raised you right.... this and Living on a Prayer were on it. What?!!
I need to go back and see if I can find it and list the 8 or 10 songs. It was completely sad...

12. Well, I read some books, and I read some magazines
About those high-class ladies down in New Orleans

Honky Cat - Elton John

They seem to play a lot of Elton at Mecca. I remember singing along to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road a while back

13. Who's that lady coming down the road?
Who's that lady?
Who's that woman walking through my door?
What's the score?

Get Out of My Dreams - Billy Ocean

Fanny Fun Fact: Billy Ocean got the idea for this song after hearing Ringo's version of You're Sixteen singing she walked out of a dream and into my car (instead of arms). Also, my dad's band's version of that chorus was: You're sixteen, you're beautiful, I'll do time....

14. Captivating, stimulating
She's such a sexy lady
Filled with space age design

Dancing Machine - Jackson 5

and Cher, when they did this on her variety show. The highest unintentional camp you'll ever see...



This particular part starts at 4:10, but the whole thing is worth a watch...

15. They gave you life
And in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice
I hope we live to tell the tale

16. If you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide

Let's Dance - David Bowie

17. Paint the town, take a bow
Thank everybody
You're gonna do it again
You are the few, the proud
You are the antibody
Mind, soul and zen

18. Well If I get edgy, I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Santa Esmeralda

I said what I said....

19. Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss

Won't Get Fooled Again - Who

20. She doesn't know your name
And your heart beats like a subway train
Ooh it makes you wanna die

Maria - Blondie


Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you've heard while shopping recently, or a song you'd expect to hear as muzak at a store.

Superman - Three Doors Down

Yes, I heard this at the Mecca Market a few weeks ago and it made me lose control. There weren't many people there at that time of night, but they weren't really having my antics....

Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!

Edited to add the classic Cher Show performance

[littlebeast13]

It was funny how many of these songs got played over the weekend, especially last night along when I heard about half of them. Mecca Radio is variety without the variety....


1. In the day we sweat it out on the streets
Of a runaway American dream
At night we ride through the mansions of glory
In suicide machines
Born To Run - Bruce Springsteen (It was either this or Brilliant Disguise, and I hate the latter song...)

2. She says, "We've gotta hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi

3. I hitched a ride with a vending machine repair man
He said he's been down this road more than twice
Every Day Is A Winding Road - Sheryl Crow

4. Up all night with Freddie King
I got to tell you, poker's his thing
Booze and ladies, keep me right
As long as we can make it to the show tonight
We're An American Band - Grand Funk Railroad (Almost every night...)

5. 'Cause I'm leavin' in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together
Last Train To Clarksville - Monkees

6. Elegance in eloquence
For sale or rent or hire
Should I say yes and match his best?
Then I would be a liar
When Smokey Sings - ABC

7. Used to go to dinner almost every night
Danced until I thought I'd lose my breath, ah
Now it seems your dancin' feet are always on my couch
Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death
What Have You Done For Me Lately - Janet Jackson

8. Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease
A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley (This seems to mostly get played during the 2AM hour when I'm trying to take a nap at the Automotive desk during my lunch hour. It's weird when you're in and out of sleep every five to ten minutes and the next thing you know it's in the middle of a completely different song than the last thing you heard...)

9. Button your lip baby
Button your coat
Let's go out dancing
Go for the throat
Mixed Emotion - Rolling Stones (This one was played last night. I hate how classic rock radio seems to have ended the Stones' careers at "Start Me Up." They had a lot of good songs after that, this maybe being my all time fave of theirs...)

10. Come on, baby
We better make a start
You better make it soon
Before you break my heart
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac

11. Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry
Sweet Child O Mine - Guns N Roses

12. Well, I read some books, and I read some magazines
About those high-class ladies down in New Orleans
Honky Cat - Elton John (Mecca tends to play Good Elton, as opposed to the radio station I listen to when me and Mon go to lunch on Wednesdays, which plays the Unholy Trinity of Shitty Elton songs, "Rocket Man," "Tiny Dancer," and that absolute piece of shit "Your Song" over and over and over again....)

13. Who's that lady coming down the road?
Who's that lady?
Who's that woman walking through my door?
What's the score?
Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car - Billy Ocean (This is one of those persistent earworms that seems to have been in their regular rotation for a few years now...)

14. Captivating, stimulating
She's such a sexy lady
Filled with space age design
Dancing Machine - Jackson 5 (With or without Cher...)

15. They gave you life
And in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice
I hope we live to tell the tale
Shout - Tears For Fears (They actually blur out the "hell" in this song, though it's OK for Sammy to say "masturbation" and Billy to say "bitching." Not quite as WTF as them blurring out "killing" from the song "High Hopes," but still really dumb...)

16. If you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide
Let's Dance - David Bowie (If I hadn't used "Young Americans" in the president game, it would have turned up here...)

17. Paint the town, take a bow
Thank everybody
You're gonna do it again
You are the few, the proud
You are the antibody
Mind, soul and zen
Then The Morning Comes - Smash Mouth (Did anyone get this one? This is Smash Mouth's best song! Which is saying something, because all of their hits were great....)

18. Well If I get edgy, I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - The Animals (Or the disco band who did my 25th favorite cover song of all time, at least as of my 2015 blog countdown)....

19. Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss
We Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who

20. She doesn't know your name
And your heart beats like a subway train
Ooh it makes you wanna die
Maria - Blondie (Far and away Blondie's best song, and it was a hit all over the world except here in the US. We suck...)


Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!

There were a lot of good entries in this game. After careful consideration, I'm going to give the final IBB to the only player who conveniently FORGOT to thank me for slaving over a hot stove to make these games.... Sprots, because the kids selling rocks cracked me up.

[littlebeast13]

JJC Points:


Sprots gets 3 JJC points for kids ripping off tourists...

Panic gets 2 JJC points for threatening sales...

Weasel gets 3 JJC points for a version of Africa that has koalas and flamingoes (whoever made that meme didn't realize that's not a Mecca), and for the ever growing parade of gratitude...

mikeh gets 2 JJC points for a typical Saturday night at Mecca with no evening assoicates on duty to help customers...

frank gets 2 JJC points for the ghost that knocks stuff off the shelves at night (The Indian in our store)...

Krox gets a supermax for Kroxing Martin Luther as an artist, I'm pretty sure an LSWE first...

BiT gets 2 JJC points for a flat screen TV fight...

Beebs gets a supermax for glove compartment (glovebox!) and lots of Ed....

Vandal gets a supermax for better books than we have on sale right now (unless you want to buy a bunch of Taylor Swift shit meant to brainwash kids)...

melly gets a JJC point for an August trip to the mall...

jarnon gets 3 JJC points for Kroxing an annoying Mecca earworm, and for Pets.com (Had it actually been Pets.com, it would have been an instant supermax and IBB)...

Bob gets 3 JJC points for Broooooce and one of the lamer game shows from my childhood...

Earl gets a supermax for the Earl Boogaloo, lame excuses, Cher trying to outdance Tito, and Santa Esmeralda (I didn't take her Krox though since the song is "Kryptonite," you can't win 'em all)....


And of course, everyone who thanked me for running the LSWE (which would be everyone EXCEPT SportsFan68) gets a three point bonus (The Weasel Bonus) on top of all other points earned!!!


Points:

Sprots 15+3+5
Panic 35+2+3
Weasel 33+3+3
mikeh 19+2+3
frank 35+2+3
Krox 19+5+3
BiT 17+2+3
Beebs 5+5+3
Vandal 31+5+3
melly 31+1+3
jarnon 9+3+3
Hottie 22+3
Bob 12+3+3
Earl 37+5+3

[SportsFan68]

There were a lot of good entries in this game. After careful consideration, I'm going to give the final IBB to the only player who conveniently FORGOT to thank me for slaving over a hot stove to make these games.... Sprots, because the kids selling rocks cracked me up.

Thanks, I thought you would like that.

I didn't forget. I'm still mad at you for your discriminatory handling of all my pleas for justice.

[littlebeast13]

There were a lot of good entries in this game. After careful consideration, I'm going to give the final IBB to the only player who conveniently FORGOT to thank me for slaving over a hot stove to make these games.... Sprots, because the kids selling rocks cracked me up.

Thanks, I thought you would like that.

I didn't forget. I'm still mad at you for your discriminatory handling of all my pleas for justice.

I only discriminate against people who don't like squirrels, and I know you don't fall into that category....

lb13