Lyrically Speaking: A is for Artist, B is for Band

[astrnomr]

For today's theme, all of the songs below are by either an artist whose last name begins with a particular letter or a band whose name starts with that same letter. I've picked out a very special letter today for a special person.

1. You won't hear me, but you'll feel me
Without warning, somethings dawning, listen
Then within your senses
You'll know you're defenseless

2. Jesus freaks out in the street
Handing tickets out for God
Turning back she just laughs
The boulevard is not that bad

3. Her young face was like that of an angel
Her long legs were tanned and brown
Better keep your eyes on the road, son
Better slow this vehicle down

4. Circus life
Under the big top world
We all need the clowns
To make us smile

5. You can see the summit, but you can't reach it
It's the last piece of the puzzle, but you just can't make it fit
Doctor says you're cured, but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds, but your hopes go down the drain

6. I seen all the movie stars in their fancy cars and their limousines
Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens
But I know what I'm needing, and I don't want to waste more time

7. Downpour on my soul
Splashing in the ocean, I'm losing control
Dark sky all around
I can't feel my feet touching the ground

8. Hey, Jack, it's a fact they're talkin' in town
I turn my back, and you're messin' around
I'm not really jealous, don't like lookin' like a clown

9. Look over there! (Where?)
Here comes Jeanie with her new boyfriend
They say that looks don't count for much
If so, there goes your proof

10. He sees his children jumping off
At the stations, one by one
His woman and his best friend
In bed and having fun

Bonus: Identify the letter of the day.

Double Bonus: Song #8 was recently made over (same music, different lyrics) as the theme song for a TV show that appears weekly from late summer through early winter. Who sings it and what is the show? (10 points each)

Final Bonus: What is the real (birth) name of the artist who sings song #2?

[MarleysGh0st]

Spoiler

Bonus: Identify the letter of the day.

Oh, boy! Since I don't know any of the lyrics or artists, I have a 1 in 26 chance of getting the bonus!

I'll guess "P".

[littlebeast13]

Spoiler

For today's theme, all of the songs below are by either an artist whose last name begins with a particular letter or a band whose name starts with that same letter. I've picked out a very special letter today for a special person.

1. You won't hear me, but you'll feel me
Without warning, somethings dawning, listen
Then within your senses
You'll know you're defenseless

2. Jesus freaks out in the street
Handing tickets out for God
Turning back she just laughs
The boulevard is not that bad
Tiny Dancer - Elton John (How many people you think are gonna answer Levon for this one? I think several did when I used this earlier in the year... though I shouldn't speak since I got Dirty Deeds mixed up with TNT already this month... and I got that one right when fanny used it.... go figure)

3. Her young face was like that of an angel
Her long legs were tanned and brown
Better keep your eyes on the road, son
Better slow this vehicle down

4. Circus life
Under the big top world
We all need the clowns
To make us smile
Faithfully - Journey (Def Leppard's "Animal" was playing on VH1C was I first read this clue, and since it also mentions a circus, I couldn't get it out of my mind to think of what one this was! I knew I knew it, though....)

5. You can see the summit, but you can't reach it
It's the last piece of the puzzle, but you just can't make it fit
Doctor says you're cured, but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds, but your hopes go down the drain
No One Is To Blame - Howard Jones

6. I seen all the movie stars in their fancy cars and their limousines
Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens
But I know what I'm needing, and I don't want to waste more time

7. Downpour on my soul
Splashing in the ocean, I'm losing control
Dark sky all around
I can't feel my feet touching the ground

8. Hey, Jack, it's a fact they're talkin' in town
I turn my back, and you're messin' around
I'm not really jealous, don't like lookin' like a clown
I Hate Myself For Loving You - Joan Jett

9. Look over there! (Where?)
Here comes Jeanie with her new boyfriend
They say that looks don't count for much
If so, there goes your proof
Is She Really Going Out With Him - Joe Jackson

10. He sees his children jumping off
At the stations, one by one
His woman and his best friend
In bed and having fun
Sounds familiar...

Bonus: Identify the letter of the day. - J

Double Bonus: Song #8 was recently made over (same music, different lyrics) as the theme song for a TV show that appears weekly from late summer through early winter. Who sings it and what is the show? (10 points each) - Sunday Night Football on NBC, done by Pink. Blech-o-rama

Final Bonus: What is the real (birth) name of the artist who sings song #2? - Reginald Dwight

[megaaddict]

Spoiler

10. Locomotive Breath, Jethro Tull

Bonus: Identify the letter of the day. J

[NellyLunatic1980]

Spoiler

1. pass
2. "Tiny Dancer", Elton John
3. pass
4. "Faithfully", Journey
5. "No One Ever Is to Blame", Howard Jones
6. "New York State of Mind", Billy Joel
7. pass
8. "I Hate Myself for Loving You", Joan Jett
9. "Is She Really Going Out with Him?", Joe Jackson
10. pass
Bonus: J
Double Bonus: "NBC Sunday Night Football", Faith Hill sang it last season and Pink did it the season before
Final Bonus: Reginald Kenneth Dwight

[minimetoo26]

Spoiler

For today's theme, all of the songs below are by either an artist whose last name begins with a particular letter or a band whose name starts with that same letter. I've picked out a very special letter today for a special person.

1. You won't hear me, but you'll feel me
Without warning, somethings dawning, listen
Then within your senses
You'll know you're defenseless

Nope

2. Jesus freaks out in the street
Handing tickets out for God
Turning back she just laughs
The boulevard is not that bad

Tiny Dancer, Elton John

3. Her young face was like that of an angel
Her long legs were tanned and brown
Better keep your eyes on the road, son
Better slow this vehicle down

Familiar!

4. Circus life
Under the big top world
We all need the clowns
To make us smile

Faithfully, Journey (Thanks, Kristy Lee!)

5. You can see the summit, but you can't reach it
It's the last piece of the puzzle, but you just can't make it fit
Doctor says you're cured, but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds, but your hopes go down the drain

VERY Familiar!

6. I seen all the movie stars in their fancy cars and their limousines
Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens
But I know what I'm needing, and I don't want to waste more time

New York State of Mind, Billy Joel

7. Downpour on my soul
Splashing in the ocean, I'm losing control
Dark sky all around
I can't feel my feet touching the ground

Nope

8. Hey, Jack, it's a fact they're talkin' in town
I turn my back, and you're messin' around
I'm not really jealous, don't like lookin' like a clown

I Hate Myself For Loving You, Joan Jett (Thanks, Amanda!)

9. Look over there! (Where?)
Here comes Jeanie with her new boyfriend
They say that looks don't count for much
If so, there goes your proof

Is She Really Going Out With Him, Joe Jackson

10. He sees his children jumping off
At the stations, one by one
His woman and his best friend
In bed and having fun

Aqualung, Jethro Tull

Bonus: Identify the letter of the day.

J!

Double Bonus: Song #8 was recently made over (same music, different lyrics) as the theme song for a TV show that appears weekly from late summer through early winter. Who sings it and what is the show? (10 points each)

I don't know! I just heard it recently on Idol. Would it be a reality dating show? I Love New York?

Final Bonus: What is the real (birth) name of the artist who sings song #2?

Reginald Dwight

[minimetoo26]

Spoiler

Aw, man! Coulda pulled Howard Jones if I tried longer. And I guess megaaddict is right on the Jethro Tull. All their songs are Aqualung to me. I hear the voice but don't know the songs very well.

[ToLiveIsToFly]

Spoiler

1. You won't hear me, but you'll feel me
Without warning, somethings dawning, listen
Then within your senses
You'll know you're defenseless
Turbo - Judas Priest

2. Jesus freaks out in the street
Handing tickets out for God
Turning back she just laughs
The boulevard is not that bad
Tiny Dancer - Elton John

3. Her young face was like that of an angel
Her long legs were tanned and brown
Better keep your eyes on the road, son
Better slow this vehicle down
?

4. Circus life
Under the big top world
We all need the clowns
To make us smile
Faithfully - Journey

5. You can see the summit, but you can't reach it
It's the last piece of the puzzle, but you just can't make it fit
Doctor says you're cured, but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds, but your hopes go down the drain
No One Is To Blame - Howard Jones

6. I seen all the movie stars in their fancy cars and their limousines
Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens
But I know what I'm needing, and I don't want to waste more time
New York State of Mind - Billy Joel

7. Downpour on my soul
Splashing in the ocean, I'm losing control
Dark sky all around
I can't feel my feet touching the ground
?

8. Hey, Jack, it's a fact they're talkin' in town
I turn my back, and you're messin' around
I'm not really jealous, don't like lookin' like a clown
Hate Myself for Loving You - Joan Jett

9. Look over there! (Where?)
Here comes Jeanie with her new boyfriend
They say that looks don't count for much
If so, there goes your proof
Is She Really Going Out With Him - Joe Jackson. "Look Sharp" is one of the most underrated albums of all time.

10. He sees his children jumping off
At the stations, one by one
His woman and his best friend
In bed and having fun
Locomotive Breath - Jethro Tull

Bonus: Identify the letter of the day.
J

Double Bonus: Song #8 was recently made over (same music, different lyrics) as the theme song for a TV show that appears weekly from late summer through early winter. Who sings it and what is the show? (10 points each)
Weekly from late summer through early winter? - It's not Monday Night Football, I know they use that Hank Jr atrocity. How about NBC football? And, um, Terry Bradshaw for the artist?

Final Bonus: What is the real (birth) name of the artist who sings song #2?
Reginald Dwight

[starfish1113]

Spoiler

1. Nope
2. Tiny Dancer - Elton John
3. Chevy Van - Sammy Johns
4. Faithfully - Journey
5. No One Is To Blame - Howard Jones
6. New York State Of Mind - Billy Joel
7. Nope
8. I Hate Myself For Loving You - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
9. Is She Really Going Out With Him? - Joe Jackson
10. Nope

Bonus 1 - J
Bonus 2 - It's the Sunday Night Football Theme on NBC, sung by Pink.
Bonus 3 - Reginald Dwight

This time I didn't forget to look for bonus questions!

[mntetn]

Spoiler

1.
2.
3. Chevy Van, Sammy Johns
4.
5. No One Is to Blame, ___________
6.
7.
8.
9. Is She Really Going Out With Him, Joe Jackson
10.
Bonus: J
Double Bonus:
Final Bonus:

[Bob78164]

Spoiler

2. Tiny Dancer, Elton John

Guess for the band on 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10: Journey
Guess for the band on 1, 3, 4, and 5: Jefferson Airplane

Bonus: J

--Bob

[ghostjmf]

Spoiler

6. I've Never Been To Me/Airhead (or something much like that if there's any honesty in the world)

[T_Bone0806]

Spoiler

1-
2-Tiny Dancer-Elton John
3-Chevy Van-Sammy Johns
4-Faithfully-Journey
5-No One is to Blame-Howard Jones
6-New York State of Mind-Billy Joel
7-
8-
9-Is She Really Going Out With Him?-Joe Jackson
10-Locomotive Breath-Jethro Tull

Bonus: J
Double Bonus: ??
Final Bonus: Reginald Dwight

[kroxquo]

Spoiler

1. You won't hear me, but you'll feel me
Without warning, somethings dawning, listen
Then within your senses
You'll know you're defenseless

Sounds familiar

2. Jesus freaks out in the street
Handing tickets out for God
Turning back she just laughs
The boulevard is not that bad

Tiny Dancer - Elton John

3. Her young face was like that of an angel
Her long legs were tanned and brown
Better keep your eyes on the road, son
Better slow this vehicle down

4. Circus life
Under the big top world
We all need the clowns
To make us smile

5. You can see the summit, but you can't reach it
It's the last piece of the puzzle, but you just can't make it fit
Doctor says you're cured, but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds, but your hopes go down the drain

6. I seen all the movie stars in their fancy cars and their limousines
Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens
But I know what I'm needing, and I don't want to waste more time

7. Downpour on my soul
Splashing in the ocean, I'm losing control
Dark sky all around
I can't feel my feet touching the ground

8. Hey, Jack, it's a fact they're talkin' in town
I turn my back, and you're messin' around
I'm not really jealous, don't like lookin' like a clown

9. Look over there! (Where?)
Here comes Jeanie with her new boyfriend
They say that looks don't count for much
If so, there goes your proof

10. He sees his children jumping off
At the stations, one by one
His woman and his best friend
In bed and having fun

Locomotive Breath - Jethro Tull

Bonus: Identify the letter of the day. J?

Double Bonus: Song #8 was recently made over (same music, different lyrics) as the theme song for a TV show that appears weekly from late summer through early winter. Who sings it and what is the show? (10 points each)

Final Bonus: What is the real (birth) name of the artist who sings song #2?

I know I'm going to give myself a dope slap for a bunch of these

[Sir_Galahad]

Spoiler

1.
2. Tiny Dancer - Elton John
3.
4. Faithfully - Journey
5. No One is To Blame - ?
6. New York State of Mind - Billy Joel
7.
8. I Hate Myself for Lovin You - Joan Jett
9. Is She Really Going Out with Him - Joe Jackson
10. Locomotive Breath - Jethro Tull

Bonus: J

DB: ?

FB: Reginald Dwight

[elwoodblues]

Spoiler

2. Tiny Dancer - Elton John
3. Chevy Van - Robert Johns
9. Is She Really Going Out With Him - Joe Jackson
10. Locomotive Breath - Jethro Tull

Bonus: J
Double Bonus: Hank Williams Jr. - Monday Night Football
Final Bonus: Reginald Dwight

[TheConfessor]

Spoiler

For today's theme, all of the songs below are by either an artist whose last name begins with a particular letter or a band whose name starts with that same letter. I've picked out a very special letter today for a special person.

1. You won't hear me, but you'll feel me
Without warning, somethings dawning, listen
Then within your senses
You'll know you're defenseless

2. Jesus freaks out in the street
Handing tickets out for God
Turning back she just laughs
The boulevard is not that bad
ELTON JOHN -- TINY DANCER

3. Her young face was like that of an angel
Her long legs were tanned and brown
Better keep your eyes on the road, son
Better slow this vehicle down

4. Circus life
Under the big top world
We all need the clowns
To make us smile

5. You can see the summit, but you can't reach it
It's the last piece of the puzzle, but you just can't make it fit
Doctor says you're cured, but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds, but your hopes go down the drain
HOWARD JONES -- NO ONE IS TO BLAME

6. I seen all the movie stars in their fancy cars and their limousines
Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens
But I know what I'm needing, and I don't want to waste more time

7. Downpour on my soul
Splashing in the ocean, I'm losing control
Dark sky all around
I can't feel my feet touching the ground

8. Hey, Jack, it's a fact they're talkin' in town
I turn my back, and you're messin' around
I'm not really jealous, don't like lookin' like a clown

9. Look over there! (Where?)
Here comes Jeanie with her new boyfriend
They say that looks don't count for much
If so, there goes your proof
JOE JACKSON -- IS SHE REALLY GOING OUT WITH HIM?

10. He sees his children jumping off
At the stations, one by one
His woman and his best friend
In bed and having fun

WAG ON ALL THE OTHERS -- JANET JACKSON

Bonus: Identify the letter of the day.
J

Double Bonus: Song #8 was recently made over (same music, different lyrics) as the theme song for a TV show that appears weekly from late summer through early winter. Who sings it and what is the show? (10 points each)

Final Bonus: What is the real (birth) name of the artist who sings song #2? REGINALD KENNETH DWIGHT

[astrnomr]

1. You won't hear me, but you'll feel me
Without warning, somethings dawning, listen
Then within your senses
You'll know you're defenseless
Judas Priest - Turbo Lover
This was a real stumper. It still gets frequent airplay locally on the "Hair Spray Cafe" at lunchtime.

2. Jesus freaks out in the street
Handing tickets out for God
Turning back she just laughs
The boulevard is not that bad
Elton John - Tiny Dancer

3. Her young face was like that of an angel
Her long legs were tanned and brown
Better keep your eyes on the road, son
Better slow this vehicle down
Sammy Johns - Chevy Van

4. Circus life
Under the big top world
We all need the clowns
To make us smile
Journey - Faithfully

5. You can see the summit, but you can't reach it
It's the last piece of the puzzle, but you just can't make it fit
Doctor says you're cured, but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds, but your hopes go down the drain
Howard Jones - No One is to Blame

6. I seen all the movie stars in their fancy cars and their limousines
Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens
But I know what I'm needing, and I don't want to waste more time
Billy Joel - New York State of Mind

7. Downpour on my soul
Splashing in the ocean, I'm losing control
Dark sky all around
I can't feel my feet touching the ground
Jars of Clay - Flood
Another stumper. I was surprised.

8. Hey, Jack, it's a fact they're talkin' in town
I turn my back, and you're messin' around
I'm not really jealous, don't like lookin' like a clown
Joan Jett - I Hate Myself for Loving You

9. Look over there! (Where?)
Here comes Jeanie with her new boyfriend
They say that looks don't count for much
If so, there goes your proof
Joe Jackson - Is She Really Going Out with Him?

10. He sees his children jumping off
At the stations, one by one
His woman and his best friend
In bed and having fun
Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath

Bonus: Identify the letter of the day.
J

Double Bonus: Song #8 was recently made over (same music, different lyrics) as the theme song for a TV show that appears weekly from late summer through early winter. Who sings it and what is the show? (10 points each)
Pink was called upon to convert it into the theme song for NBC's "Sunday Night Football". I thought it was ironic that they would use the tune from "I Hate Myself for Loving You" for this.

Final Bonus: What is the real (birth) name of the artist who sings song #2?
Reginald Kenneth Dwight

I gave half credit for "Turbo" on #1, and Bob was oh so close with his blanket WAG. Looks like he picked the wrong half for his 50/50 guess.

Results
185 ToLiveIsToFly
180 starfish
160 T_Bone0806
160 NellyLunatic1980
150 Sir_Galahad
140 littlebeast13
130 minimetoo26
100 elwoodblues
80 TheConfessor
60 mntetn
50 kroxquo
30 megaaddict
30 Bob78164

Standings
565 ToLiveIsToFly
520 T_Bone0806
450 minimetoo26
410 NellyLunatic1980
365 littlebeast13
330 starfish
310 elwoodblues
300 mellytu74
290 Sir_Galahad
240 TheConfessor
230 kroxquo
210 macrae1234
180 megaaddict
170 KillerTomato
160 mntetn
100 Bob78164
100 ShamelessWeasel
55 MarleysGh0st

[littlebeast13]

Standings
565 ToLiveIsToFly
520 T_Bone0806
450 minimetoo26
410 NellyLunatic1980
365 littlebeast13

Me AND mini in the Top 5!?!?!? Something must be seriously out of whack for that to occur....

lb13

[minimetoo26]

Standings
565 ToLiveIsToFly
520 T_Bone0806
450 minimetoo26
410 NellyLunatic1980
365 littlebeast13

Me AND mini in the Top 5!?!?!? Something must be seriously out of whack for that to occur....

lb13

Yeah--like there are only 5 people playing or something!

[ghostjmf]

I actually did play a day or two in time to count. Where am I?