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August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#1 Post by mrkelley23 » Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:56 am

I was typing the subject line above, realized that August Lyrically Speaking could be abbreviated to ALS, and started wondering if I should start an ice bucket challenge.

August Lyrically Speaking Day 14 – Theme Thursday

Sorry I"m so backed up on scoring. It's a busy time at the Kelley ranch. I'll get caught up on everything by Sunday. Today is Theme Thursday again, and it's a little tougher than the last two. I even debated moving this one to Tough Tuesday, but I don't think it quite meets that standard. There are no tricks or Tangredis, for one thing, and there are enough well-known songs on here that I think the theme is gettable. So 1 point for title, 1 point for artist, five points for correctly guessing the theme, and 2 more if you can provide your own krox -- a song with artist that fits the theme. Good luck!


1. If I could I'd like to be
A great big movie star
Overnight sensation
Drive a big expensive car

2. Aristotle, Aristotle was a bugger for the bottle, Hobbes was fond of his dram.
And René Déscartes was a drunken fart, “I drink therefore I am.”

3. Here we are, the two of us together
Taking this crazy chance to be all alone
We both know that we should not be together
'Cause if they found out, it could mess up
Both our happy homes

4. For one command
I stand and wait now
From one who's master
Of my fate now
I can't escape
For it's too late now

5. Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun.
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around.

6. I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain of my wounded heart

7. My father married a pure Cherokee
My mother's people were ashamed of me
The indians said I was white by law
The White Man always called me "Indian Squaw"

8. From where I stand
It looks mighty strange
How you let a woman like that
Treat you like small change

9. Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out 4 something new
That means u 2
U say u want a leader

10. So don't work your stuff
Because I've got troubles enough
No, don't pick on me
When one act of kindness could be

11. Who is the master
A man and woman on a star stream
In the middle of a snow dream

12. I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me
I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break
I crave, I love, I've waited long enough
I try as hard as I can

Theme?
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Re: August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#2 Post by Vandal » Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:25 am

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1. Stone in Love With You - The Stylistics
2. no
3. no
4. no
5. Fire and Rain - James Taylor
6. no
7. Half Breed - Cher
8. Bad Blood - Elton John/Neil Sedaka
9. ?? - Prince
10. no
11. no
12. no

Theme? I see Half Blood Prince, so I'm guessing it's Harry Potter-related

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Re: August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#3 Post by littlebeast13 » Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:02 am

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1. If I could I'd like to be
A great big movie star
Overnight sensation
Drive a big expensive car

2. Aristotle, Aristotle was a bugger for the bottle, Hobbes was fond of his dram.
And René Déscartes was a drunken fart, “I drink therefore I am.”

3. Here we are, the two of us together
Taking this crazy chance to be all alone
We both know that we should not be together
'Cause if they found out, it could mess up
Both our happy homes
Secret Lovers - Atlantic Starr (Just a guess... hey, I was right yesterday!)

4. For one command
I stand and wait now
From one who's master
Of my fate now
I can't escape
For it's too late now

5. Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun.
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around.
Fire and Rain - James Taylor

6. I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain of my wounded heart

7. My father married a pure Cherokee
My mother's people were ashamed of me
The indians said I was white by law
The White Man always called me "Indian Squaw"
Half Breed - Cher

8. From where I stand
It looks mighty strange
How you let a woman like that
Treat you like small change
Bad Blood - Neil Sedaka

9. Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out 4 something new
That means u 2
U say u want a leader
Purple Rain - Prince (Never ever ever would've gotten this without the Princespeak... which I always sanitize from my games)

10. So don't work your stuff
Because I've got troubles enough
No, don't pick on me
When one act of kindness could be

11. Who is the master
A man and woman on a star stream
In the middle of a snow dream

12. I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me
I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break
I crave, I love, I've waited long enough
I try as hard as I can

Theme? - Songs that are gettable for everyone except LB

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Re: August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#4 Post by littlebeast13 » Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:04 am

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Even though I know all the titles in the series, I doubt I'd have picked up the theme even with all of the songs... then again, I'm not a fan...
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Re: August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#5 Post by ShamelessWeasel » Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:04 am

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1. I'm stone in love with you - ???
2. The Philosopher song - Monty Python
3. nope
4. nope
5. Fire and Rian - James Taylor
6. nope
7. Half Breed - Cher
8. nope
9. Purple Rain - Prince
10. nope
11. nope
12. nope

Theme? NFC

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#6 Post by kroxquo » Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:15 am

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1. If I could I'd like to be
A great big movie star
Overnight sensation
Drive a big expensive car

Very familiar but not getting it

2. Aristotle, Aristotle was a bugger for the bottle, Hobbes was fond of his dram.
And René Déscartes was a drunken fart, “I drink therefore I am.”

Philosopher's Song - Monty Python

3. Here we are, the two of us together
Taking this crazy chance to be all alone
We both know that we should not be together
'Cause if they found out, it could mess up
Both our happy homes

See answer #1. Is it Torn Betwee Two Lovers - Mary McGregor?

4. For one command
I stand and wait now
From one who's master
Of my fate now
I can't escape
For it's too late now

5. Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun.
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around.

Once again see answer #1

6. I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain of my wounded heart

7. My father married a pure Cherokee
My mother's people were ashamed of me
The indians said I was white by law
The White Man always called me "Indian Squaw"

WAG Half-Breed - Cher

8. From where I stand
It looks mighty strange
How you let a woman like that
Treat you like small change

9. Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out 4 something new
That means u 2
U say u want a leader

Purple Rain - Prince & the Revolution

10. So don't work your stuff
Because I've got troubles enough
No, don't pick on me
When one act of kindness could be

11. Who is the master
A man and woman on a star stream
In the middle of a snow dream

12. I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me
I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break
I crave, I love, I've waited long enough
I try as hard as I can

Theme?
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Re: August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#7 Post by franktangredi » Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:35 am

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1. Stone in Love With You/The Stylistics

5. Fire and Rain/James Taylor

7. Half Breed/Cher

8. Bad Blood/Neil Sedaka and Elton John

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Re: August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#8 Post by jarnon » Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:39 am

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1. I'm Stone In Love With You
2. Philosophers Song, Philosophy Dept. of the Univ. of Woolloomooloo
3. Secret Lovers
5. Fire and Rain, James Taylor
7. Half Breed, Cher
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#9 Post by Pastor Fireball » Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:54 am

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1. "I'm Stone in Love with You", the Stylistics
2. "The Philosophers Song", Monty Python's Flying Circus
3. "Secret Lovers", Atlantic Starr
4. nope
5. "Fire and Rain", James Taylor
6. nope
7. "Half Breed", Cher
8. "Bad Blood", Neil Sedaka
9. "Purple Rain", Prince
10. nope
11. nope
12. nope
Theme? Harry Potter and the... (Philosopher's Stone, Half-Blood Prince, etc.)
Krox? Hopefully, there isn't a phoenix in one of the five songs I don't know, for Order of the Phoenix. "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", Glen Campbell
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Re: August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#10 Post by elwoodblues » Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:06 pm

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1. If I could I'd like to be
A great big movie star
Overnight sensation
Drive a big expensive car

2. Aristotle, Aristotle was a bugger for the bottle, Hobbes was fond of his dram.
And René Déscartes was a drunken fart, “I drink therefore I am.”

I'll guess this is by Weird Al Yankovic.

3. Here we are, the two of us together
Taking this crazy chance to be all alone
We both know that we should not be together
'Cause if they found out, it could mess up
Both our happy homes

4. For one command
I stand and wait now
From one who's master
Of my fate now
I can't escape
For it's too late now

5. Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun.
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around.

Fire And Rain - James Taylor

6. I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain of my wounded heart

7. My father married a pure Cherokee
My mother's people were ashamed of me
The indians said I was white by law
The White Man always called me "Indian Squaw"

Half Breed - Cher

8. From where I stand
It looks mighty strange
How you let a woman like that
Treat you like small change

Bad Blood - Neil Sedaka

9. Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out 4 something new
That means u 2
U say u want a leader

I'll guess this is by Prince.

10. So don't work your stuff
Because I've got troubles enough
No, don't pick on me
When one act of kindness could be

11. Who is the master
A man and woman on a star stream
In the middle of a snow dream

12. I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me
I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break
I crave, I love, I've waited long enough
I try as hard as I can

Theme?

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Re: August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#11 Post by T_Bone0806 » Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:57 pm

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I was typing the subject line above, realized that August Lyrically Speaking could be abbreviated to ALS, and started wondering if I should start an ice bucket challenge.

August Lyrically Speaking Day 14 – Theme Thursday

Sorry I"m so backed up on scoring. It's a busy time at the Kelley ranch. I'll get caught up on everything by Sunday. Today is Theme Thursday again, and it's a little tougher than the last two. I even debated moving this one to Tough Tuesday, but I don't think it quite meets that standard. There are no tricks or Tangredis, for one thing, and there are enough well-known songs on here that I think the theme is gettable. So 1 point for title, 1 point for artist, five points for correctly guessing the theme, and 2 more if you can provide your own krox -- a song with artist that fits the theme. Good luck!


1. If I could I'd like to be
A great big movie star
Overnight sensation
Drive a big expensive car

I'm Stone in Love With You-Stylistics

2. Aristotle, Aristotle was a bugger for the bottle, Hobbes was fond of his dram.
And René Déscartes was a drunken fart, “I drink therefore I am.”

The Philosopher's Song-Monty Python

3. Here we are, the two of us together
Taking this crazy chance to be all alone
We both know that we should not be together
'Cause if they found out, it could mess up
Both our happy homes

Secret Lovers-Atlantic Starr

4. For one command
I stand and wait now
From one who's master
Of my fate now
I can't escape
For it's too late now



5. Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun.
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around.

Fire and Rain-James Taylor

6. I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain of my wounded heart



7. My father married a pure Cherokee
My mother's people were ashamed of me
The indians said I was white by law
The White Man always called me "Indian Squaw"

Half Breed-Cher. There goes my Krox....

8. From where I stand
It looks mighty strange
How you let a woman like that
Treat you like small change

Bad Blood-Neil Sedaka

9. Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out 4 something new
That means u 2
U say u want a leader

Purple Rain-Prince

10. So don't work your stuff
Because I've got troubles enough
No, don't pick on me
When one act of kindness could be



11. Who is the master
A man and woman on a star stream
In the middle of a snow dream



12. I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me
I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break
I crave, I love, I've waited long enough
I try as hard as I can



Theme?

Harry Potter book titles.


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Re: August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#12 Post by mntetn » Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:01 pm

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1. Stone In Love With You, the Stylistics
2.
3. Me and Mrs Jones, Billy Paul (WAG)
4. One Moment in Time, Whitney Houston
5. Fire and Rain, James Taylor
6.
7. Half Breed, Cher
8. Hot Like Me (WAG)
9.
10.
11.
12.
Theme? A Wheel of Fortune puzzle from the first letters of the title. S _ _ O F T H E _ _ _ (WAG)
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#13 Post by Hotseat Or Bust! » Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:14 pm

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1.) Stone In Love With You - , 3.) Secret Lovers - , 5.) Fire & Rain - James Taylor, 7.) Half Breed - Cher.

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#14 Post by SportsFan68 » Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:18 pm

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mrkelley23 wrote:I was typing the subject line above, realized that August Lyrically Speaking could be abbreviated to ALS, and started wondering if I should start an ice bucket challenge.

August Lyrically Speaking Day 14 – Theme Thursday

Sorry I"m so backed up on scoring. It's a busy time at the Kelley ranch. I'll get caught up on everything by Sunday. Today is Theme Thursday again, and it's a little tougher than the last two. I even debated moving this one to Tough Tuesday, but I don't think it quite meets that standard. There are no tricks or Tangredis, for one thing, and there are enough well-known songs on here that I think the theme is gettable. So 1 point for title, 1 point for artist, five points for correctly guessing the theme, and 2 more if you can provide your own krox -- a song with artist that fits the theme. Good luck!


1. If I could I'd like to be
A great big movie star
Overnight sensation
Drive a big expensive car

Stoned in love with you

2. Aristotle, Aristotle was a bugger for the bottle, Hobbes was fond of his dram.
And René Déscartes was a drunken fart, “I drink therefore I am.”

3. Here we are, the two of us together
Taking this crazy chance to be all alone
We both know that we should not be together
'Cause if they found out, it could mess up
Both our happy homes

4. For one command
I stand and wait now
From one who's master
Of my fate now
I can't escape
For it's too late now

5. Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun.
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around.

6. I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain of my wounded heart

7. My father married a pure Cherokee
My mother's people were ashamed of me
The indians said I was white by law
The White Man always called me "Indian Squaw"

Half Breed, Cher

8. From where I stand
It looks mighty strange
How you let a woman like that
Treat you like small change

9. Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out 4 something new
That means u 2
U say u want a leader

Prince

10. So don't work your stuff
Because I've got troubles enough
No, don't pick on me
When one act of kindness could be

11. Who is the master
A man and woman on a star stream
In the middle of a snow dream

12. I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me
I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break
I crave, I love, I've waited long enough
I try as hard as I can

Theme?
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-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller

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#15 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:52 pm

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1. If I could I'd like to be
A great big movie star
Overnight sensation
Drive a big expensive car

Ack. Familiar lyrics, but I can't come up with anything more.


7. My father married a pure Cherokee
My mother's people were ashamed of me
The indians said I was white by law
The White Man always called me "Indian Squaw"

Half Breed - Cher

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Re: August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#16 Post by AlphaDummy » Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:42 pm

Spoiler
1. If I could I'd like to be
A great big movie star
Overnight sensation
Drive a big expensive car

2. Aristotle, Aristotle was a bugger for the bottle, Hobbes was fond of his dram.
And René Déscartes was a drunken fart, “I drink therefore I am.”

Philosopher's Song - Monty Python



3. Here we are, the two of us together
Taking this crazy chance to be all alone
We both know that we should not be together
'Cause if they found out, it could mess up
Both our happy homes

4. For one command
I stand and wait now
From one who's master
Of my fate now
I can't escape
For it's too late now

5. Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun.
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around.

Fire and Rain - James Taylor


6. I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain of my wounded heart

7. My father married a pure Cherokee
My mother's people were ashamed of me
The indians said I was white by law
The White Man always called me "Indian Squaw"

Half-Breed - Cher


8. From where I stand
It looks mighty strange
How you let a woman like that
Treat you like small change

Bad Blood - Neil Sedaka/Elton John



9. Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out 4 something new
That means u 2
U say u want a leader

Purple Rain - Prince


10. So don't work your stuff
Because I've got troubles enough
No, don't pick on me
When one act of kindness could be

11. Who is the master
A man and woman on a star stream
In the middle of a snow dream

12. I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me
I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break
I crave, I love, I've waited long enough
I try as hard as I can
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Re: August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#17 Post by Estonut » Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:34 am

mrkelley23
I was typing the subject line above, realized that August Lyrically Speaking could be abbreviated to ALS, and started wondering if I should start an ice bucket challenge.

August Lyrically Speaking Day 14 – Theme Thursday

Sorry I"m so backed up on scoring. It's a busy time at the Kelley ranch. I'll get caught up on everything by Sunday. Today is Theme Thursday again, and it's a little tougher than the last two. I even debated moving this one to Tough Tuesday, but I don't think it quite meets that standard. There are no tricks or Tangredis, for one thing, and there are enough well-known songs on here that I think the theme is gettable. So 1 point for title, 1 point for artist, five points for correctly guessing the theme, and 2 more if you can provide your own krox -- a song with artist that fits the theme. Good luck!


1. If I could I'd like to be
A great big movie star
Overnight sensation
Drive a big expensive car

I'm Stone in Love with You - The Beautiful South


2. Aristotle, Aristotle was a bugger for the bottle, Hobbes was fond of his dram.
And René Déscartes was a drunken fart, “I drink therefore I am.”

Nope


3. Here we are, the two of us together
Taking this crazy chance to be all alone
We both know that we should not be together
'Cause if they found out, it could mess up
Both our happy homes

Nope


4. For one command
I stand and wait now
From one who's master
Of my fate now
I can't escape
For it's too late now

Nope


5. Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun.
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around.

Fire and Rain - James Taylor


6. I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain of my wounded heart

Regret - New Order


7. My father married a pure Cherokee
My mother's people were ashamed of me
The indians said I was white by law
The White Man always called me "Indian Squaw"

Half Breed - Cher


8. From where I stand
It looks mighty strange
How you let a woman like that
Treat you like small change

Bad Blood - Neil Sedaka


9. Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out 4 something new
That means u 2
U say u want a leader

Purple Rain - Prince


10. So don't work your stuff
Because I've got troubles enough
No, don't pick on me
When one act of kindness could be

Deathly - Aimee Mann


11. Who is the master
A man and woman on a star stream
In the middle of a snow dream

Nope


12. I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me
I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break
I crave, I love, I've waited long enough
I try as hard as I can

Not Pretty Enough - Kasey Chambers (Nice! - This is the song that made me love her. I had tickets to see her once, but she cancelled. I can't remember if she got sick or had illness in the family.)


Theme?

Song title or artist's name contains a word used in Harry Potter book titles.


Krox:

Lasso - Phoenix
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#18 Post by Bob78164 » Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:37 am

Back on the scoreboard.
1. If I could I'd like to be
A great big movie star
Overnight sensation
Drive a big expensive car

2. Aristotle, Aristotle was a bugger for the bottle, Hobbes was fond of his dram.
And René Déscartes was a drunken fart, “I drink therefore I am.”

3. Here we are, the two of us together
Taking this crazy chance to be all alone
We both know that we should not be together
'Cause if they found out, it could mess up
Both our happy homes

4. For one command
I stand and wait now
From one who's master
Of my fate now
I can't escape
For it's too late now

5. Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun.
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around.

Fire and Rain, James Taylor

6. I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain of my wounded heart

7. My father married a pure Cherokee
My mother's people were ashamed of me
The indians said I was white by law
The White Man always called me "Indian Squaw"

8. From where I stand
It looks mighty strange
How you let a woman like that
Treat you like small change

9. Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out 4 something new
That means u 2
U say u want a leader

10. So don't work your stuff
Because I've got troubles enough
No, don't pick on me
When one act of kindness could be

11. Who is the master
A man and woman on a star stream
In the middle of a snow dream

12. I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me
I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break
I crave, I love, I've waited long enough
I try as hard as I can

Theme?
--Bob
"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." Thomas Jefferson

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Re: August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#19 Post by mellytu74 » Fri Aug 22, 2014 11:11 am

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1. Stone in Love with You - The Stylistics
2. The Philosopher Song - The Monty Pythons
3. Secret Lovers - Atlantic Starr
4. Prisoner of Love - Going with my Aunt Margaret's favorite, Russ Columbo
5. Fire and Rain - James Taylor
7. Half-Breed - Cher
8. Bad Blood - Elton John & Neil Sedaka
9. Judging from the 4/u/2/U/u, it's Prince

Theme?

Harry Potter: Philosopher Stone. Secret Prisoner. Half Blood Prince

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Re: August LS Day 14: Theme Thursday

#20 Post by ToLiveIsToFly » Fri Aug 22, 2014 1:18 pm

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I was typing the subject line above, realized that August Lyrically Speaking could be abbreviated to ALS, and started wondering if I should start an ice bucket challenge.

August Lyrically Speaking Day 14 – Theme Thursday

Sorry I"m so backed up on scoring. It's a busy time at the Kelley ranch. I'll get caught up on everything by Sunday. Today is Theme Thursday again, and it's a little tougher than the last two. I even debated moving this one to Tough Tuesday, but I don't think it quite meets that standard. There are no tricks or Tangredis, for one thing, and there are enough well-known songs on here that I think the theme is gettable. So 1 point for title, 1 point for artist, five points for correctly guessing the theme, and 2 more if you can provide your own krox -- a song with artist that fits the theme. Good luck!


1. If I could I'd like to be
A great big movie star
Overnight sensation
Drive a big expensive car
BUT I'M STUCK BETWEEN THESE ENORMOUS STONES - THE GUY FROM 127 HOURS

2. Aristotle, Aristotle was a bugger for the bottle, Hobbes was fond of his dram.
And René Déscartes was a drunken fart, “I drink therefore I am.”
DRUNKEN PHILOSOPHERS SONG - MONTY PYTHON

3. Here we are, the two of us together
Taking this crazy chance to be all alone
We both know that we should not be together
'Cause if they found out, it could mess up
Both our happy homes
SECRET LOVERS - ATLANTIC STARR

4. For one command
I stand and wait now
From one who's master
Of my fate now
I can't escape
For it's too late now
PRISONER OF LOVE - JAMES BROWN

5. Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun.
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around.
FIRE AND RAIN - JAMES TAYLOR

6. I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain of my wounded heart
BUT FOR NOW I'LL JUST TAKE YOUR ORDER. DO YOU WANT FRIES WITH THAT? - DREAMS THAT WENT NOWHERE

7. My father married a pure Cherokee
My mother's people were ashamed of me
The indians said I was white by law
The White Man always called me "Indian Squaw"
HALF BREED - CHER

8. From where I stand
It looks mighty strange
How you let a woman like that
Treat you like small change
BAD BLOOD - NEIL SEDAKA

9. Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out 4 something new
That means u 2
U say u want a leader
PURPLE RAIN - PRINCE

10. So don't work your stuff
Because I've got troubles enough
No, don't pick on me
When one act of kindness could be
I DOESN'T JUST FALLS IN LOVES WITH ANYONES WHO SAYS HALLOWS - LOTS OF EXTRA S'S


Theme? WORDS IN HARRY POTTER TITLES

KROX: BY THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX - GLEN CAMPBELL

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Re: August LS Day 14: Answers and points

#21 Post by mrkelley23 » Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:32 am

I'm Stone in Love With You -- Stylistics
The philosophers' song – monty python
Secret lovers – atlantic starr
Prisoner of Love – Etta James
Fire and Rain – james taylor
Regret –New Order
Half Breed – Cher
Bad Blood – Neil Sedaka
Purple Rain – Prince
Deathly – Aimee Mann
Sorcerer – Stevie Nicks
Not Pretty Enough – Kasey Chambers

Had to go pretty obscure to get 12 of these, but I was hoping the Half Breed-Bad Blood-Prince combo right in a row would give it away to people, and it seemed to help some of you, anyway. Can't believe I didn't think of Glen Campbell when I was writing this -- but it let several of you have a ready-made krox, at least.

Points:

TLITF -- 21
melly -- 20
Bob#s -- 2
estonut -- 16 + 2 for the Kasey Chambers love. I like her too, but thought she might be out of reach for this game.
AD -- 10
Marley -- 2
Sprots -- 4
HotSeat -- 8
mntetn -- 6
TBone -- 21
elwood -- 7
Fireball -- 21
jarnon -- 8
Frank -- 8
krox -- 6
Shameless -- 9
lb13 -- 10
Vandal -- 16
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