Lyrically Speaking - 1/24/20

[littlebeast13]

Let's avoid any possible shenanigans tomorrow morning and go ahead and get the Friday game posted now!

For this weekend's game, I chose 12 songs that were made famous by one artist, but were actually written by another famous artist who had plenty of pop success. I already knew a few offhand, and did some research to fill out the game and made some discoveries that certainly surprised me. Most of these songs are well known for being written by another big shot in the music industry, but a few aren't as common kowledge. All of these songs were either not recorded by the songwriter, were not a hit for the songwriter, or in one case completely (and unfairly) upstaged the original songwriter's hit. In all of the songs below, the famous artist has sole songwriting credit. Had I veered into songs where one famous artist was merely the main songwriter among a group of creditees.... boy would that have been an interesting game. Paul Shaffer co-wrote "It's Raining Men".... who knew!?!? (Note: I won't hold you to the single songwriter qualification for the Krox)

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist known for recording it, and 1 point for the famous songwriter...


1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got

2. Madman drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer
With a teenage diplomat

3. But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?

5. If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.

6. You knew someday I'd have a whole lotta money
I'd be a millionaire
But when that didn't happen overnight
I found out how much you really cared

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?

8. For so many years I thought I'd never find you
You have come into my life and made me whole
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear

9. And maybe it's the time of year
Yes and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning

10. And I'm sure going to give you a try
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby I'll try to love again but I know

11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief

12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points).

Image Bonus: Gee, songwriters make for boring image bonuses. So instead, pick any famous song from pop music history and show me an image that could have been the inspiration behind it.

[kroxquo]

Spoiler

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist known for recording it, and 1 point for the famous songwriter...


1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got

I'm a Believer - I'm assuming you don't mean Smashmouth so we'll say The Monkees - Neil Diamond

2. Madman drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer
With a teenage diplomat

Blinded By the Light - Manfred Mann - Bruce Springsteen

3. But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

Manic Monday - Bangles - Prince

4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?

Come and Get It - Badfinger - Paul McCartney

5. If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.

6. You knew someday I'd have a whole lotta money
I'd be a millionaire
But when that didn't happen overnight
I found out how much you really cared

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?

59th Street Bridge Song - Harpers Bizarre - Paul Simon/b]

8. For so many years I thought I'd never find you
You have come into my life and made me whole
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear

9. And maybe it's the time of year
Yes and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning

10. And I'm sure going to give you a try
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby I'll try to love again but I know

11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief

All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix - Bob Dylan

12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.

Lotta Love - Nicolette Larson - Smoky Robinson?


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points).

You Better Run - Pat Benatar - Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals, who recorded it first

Image Bonus: Gee, songwriters make for boring image bonuses. So instead, pick any famous song from pop music history and show me an image that could have been the inspiration behind it.

Rocket Man:
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[ShamelessWeasel]

Spoiler

1. I'm a Believer - The Monkees- Neil Diamond
2. Blinded by the light - Manfred Mann - Bruce Springsteen
3. Manic Monday - The Bangels - ???
4. Come and Get it - Badfinger - Paul McCartney
5. I will always love you - Whitney Houston - Dolly Parton
6. I've done everything for you - Rick Springfield - ???
7. 59th street bridge song - Simon & Garfunkel - ???
8. nope
9. Woodstock - CSNY - ???
10. nope
11. All along the watchtower - Jimi Hendris - Bob Dylan
12. nope


Kroxquo Bonus: Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Conner - Prince


Image Bonus: Got to finish the week with a scorpions song Still loving you

Jimmy Carter and Rosalyn Carter became the longest married presendential couple in 2019. I think they qualify

[franktangredi]

Edited to fix image

Spoiler

1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got
I'M A BELIEVER/THE MONKEES/NEIL DIAMOND

2. Madman drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer
With a teenage diplomat
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT/MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND/BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

3. But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made
MANIC MONDAY/THE BANGLES/PRINCE

4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?
COME AND GET IT/BADFINGER/???PAUL McCARTNEY????

5. If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU/WHITNEY HOUSTON/DOLLY PARTON

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?
THE 59TH STREET BRIDGE SONG/HARPER'S BAZAAR/PAUL SIMON

9. And maybe it's the time of year
Yes and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning
WOODSTOCK/CSN/JONI MITCHELL

11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER/JIMI HENDRIX/BOB DYLAN

12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.
DAMMIT THIS SOUNDS SO FAMILIAR!

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points).

EVERYTIME YOU GO AWAY/PAUL YOUNG/DARYL HALL

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mage Bonus: Gee, songwriters make for boring image bonuses. So instead, pick any famous song from pop music history and show me an image that could have been the inspiration behind it.

The inspiration for a Rodgers and Hart tune that became a hit for the Marcels:

[mrkelley23]

littlebeast13

Let's avoid any possible shenanigans tomorrow morning and go ahead and get the Friday game posted now!

For this weekend's game, I chose 12 songs that were made famous by one artist, but were actually written by another famous artist who had plenty of pop success. I already knew a few offhand, and did some research to fill out the game and made some discoveries that certainly surprised me. Most of these songs are well known for being written by another big shot in the music industry, but a few aren't as common kowledge. All of these songs were either not recorded by the songwriter, were not a hit for the songwriter, or in one case completely (and unfairly) upstaged the original songwriter's hit. In all of the songs below, the famous artist has sole songwriting credit. Had I veered into songs where one famous artist was merely the main songwriter among a group of creditees.... boy would that have been an interesting game. Paul Shaffer co-wrote "It's Raining Men".... who knew!?!? (Note: I won't hold you to the single songwriter qualification for the Krox)

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist known for recording it, and 1 point for the famous songwriter...


1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got

I'm a Believer -- The Monkees, Neil Diamond

2. Madman drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer
With a teenage diplomat

Blinded by the Light -- Manfred Mann (and his Earth Band), Bruce Springsteen

3. But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

Manic Monday -- The Bangles, Prince

4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?

Come and Get It -- Badfinger, Paul McCartney

5. If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.

I Will Always Love You -- Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton

6. You knew someday I'd have a whole lotta money
I'd be a millionaire
But when that didn't happen overnight
I found out how much you really cared

My third wife is related to King Henery VIII on his mother's side -- Meghan Markle's Dad, Bob Juch

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?

59th Street Bridge Song -- Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan

8. For so many years I thought I'd never find you
You have come into my life and made me whole
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear

Lady -- Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie

9. And maybe it's the time of year
Yes and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning

Woodstock -- Crosby Stills, and Nash, Joni Mitchell

10. And I'm sure going to give you a try
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby I'll try to love again but I know

The First Cut is the Deepest -- Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crow both had hits with it, Cat Stevens

11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief

All Along the Watchtower -- The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Bob Dylan

12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.

Lotta Love -- Nicolette Larson, Neil Young


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points).

Leavin' on a Jet Plane -- Peter Paul and Mary, John Denver

Image Bonus: Gee, songwriters make for boring image bonuses. So instead, pick any famous song from pop music history and show me an image that could have been the inspiration behind it.

[earendel]

Spoiler

1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got
I'M A BELIEVER - The Monkees (Neil Diamond)

4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?
COME AND GET IT - Badfinger (Paul McCartney)

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?
59TH STREET BRIDGE SONG (OR FEELIN' GROOVY) - Harper's Bizarre (Paul Simon)

11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER - The Jimi Hendrix Experience (Bob Dylan)

12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.
LOTTA LOVE - Nicolette Larson (Neil Young)

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points).
RED RUBBER BALL - The Cyrcle (Paul Simon)

[T_Bone0806]

Spoiler

Let's avoid any possible shenanigans tomorrow morning and go ahead and get the Friday game posted now!

For this weekend's game, I chose 12 songs that were made famous by one artist, but were actually written by another famous artist who had plenty of pop success. I already knew a few offhand, and did some research to fill out the game and made some discoveries that certainly surprised me. Most of these songs are well known for being written by another big shot in the music industry, but a few aren't as common kowledge. All of these songs were either not recorded by the songwriter, were not a hit for the songwriter, or in one case completely (and unfairly) upstaged the original songwriter's hit. In all of the songs below, the famous artist has sole songwriting credit. Had I veered into songs where one famous artist was merely the main songwriter among a group of creditees.... boy would that have been an interesting game. Paul Shaffer co-wrote "It's Raining Men".... who knew!?!? (Note: I won't hold you to the single songwriter qualification for the Krox)

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist known for recording it, and 1 point for the famous songwriter...


1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got

I'm A Believer-The Monkees/Neil Diamond

2. Madman drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer
With a teenage diplomat

Blinded By The Light-Manfred Mann's Earth Band/Bruce Springsteen

3. But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

Manic Monday-The Bangles/Prince

4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?

Come And Get It-Badfinger/Paul McCartney

5. If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.

I Will Always Love You-Whitney Houston/Dolly Parton. For me, Dolly's understated version is so much better...really brings out the emotion and heartache of the lyrics, in contrast to Whitney's over the top bellowing which blasts the listener into submission...typical of the modern-day "singer" who is more intent on dazzling with technique than on conveying, or even thinking about, what the lyrics are saying. Yes, I Will Always Hate Whitney's Verrrrrssssioooonnnnnnnn..

6. You knew someday I'd have a whole lotta money
I'd be a millionaire
But when that didn't happen overnight
I found out how much you really cared

I've Done Everything For You-Rick Springfield/Sammy Hagar

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?

The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)-Harper's Bazaar/Paul Simon

8. For so many years I thought I'd never find you
You have come into my life and made me whole
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear

Lady-Kenny Rogers/Lionel Richie

9. And maybe it's the time of year
Yes and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning

Woodstock-Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young/Joni Mitchell

10. And I'm sure going to give you a try
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby I'll try to love again but I know

The First Cut Is The Deepest-Rod Stewart/Cat Stevens. This was also a minor hit for a guy named Keith Hampshire that predated Rod's much bigger hit. There goes my Cat Stevens Kroc...he also wrote Here Comes My Baby by The Tremeloes.

11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief

All Along The Watchtower-Jimi Hendrix/Bob Dylan. Knew he'd be along at some point.

12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.

Lotta Love-Nicollete Larson/Neil Young

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points).

One-Three Dog Night/Harry Nilsson...not to feel bad for Nilsson, though...he turned around and scored his biggest hit with "Without You", written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans of Badfinger...who show up in #4 above...and round and round and round we go...

Image Bonus: Gee, songwriters make for boring image bonuses. So instead, pick any famous song from pop music history and show me an image that could have been the inspiration behind it.

I Can't See Nobody by The Bee Gees

[PanicinDetroit]

Friday

1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got
I'M A BELIEVER - THE MONKEES - NEIL DIAMOND

2. Madman drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer
With a teenage diplomat
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT - MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND - BRUUUUUCE SPRINGSTEEN

3. But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made
MANIC MONDAY - THE BANGLES - PRINCE

4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?
COME AND GET IT - BADFINGER - PAUL MCCARTNEY

5. If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU - WHITNEY HOUSTON - DOLLY PARTON

6. You knew someday I'd have a whole lotta money
I'd be a millionaire
But when that didn't happen overnight
I found out how much you really cared

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?
59TH ST BRIDGE SONG (FEELIN' GROOVY) - SIMON AND GARFUNKEL - ???

8. For so many years I thought I'd never find you
You have come into my life and made me whole
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear

9. And maybe it's the time of year
Yes and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning

10. And I'm sure going to give you a try
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby I'll try to love again but I know
THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST - ROD STEWART - ???

11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER - JIMI HENDRIX - BOB DYLAN

12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.
LOTTA LOVE - NICOLETTE LARSON - ????


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points).

BOLERO - JEFF BECK - RAVEL no.... how about PEOPLE GET READY - JEFF BECK AND ROD STEWART, THE CHAMBERS BROTHERS - WRITTEN BY CURTIS MAYFIELD

[jarnon]

Spoiler

1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got

2. Madman drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer
With a teenage diplomat

3. But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made
Manic Monday, Bangles


4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?

5. If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.
I Will Always Love You, Whitney Houston

6. You knew someday I'd have a whole lotta money
I'd be a millionaire
But when that didn't happen overnight
I found out how much you really cared

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?

8. For so many years I thought I'd never find you
You have come into my life and made me whole
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear

9. And maybe it's the time of year
Yes and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning

10. And I'm sure going to give you a try
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby I'll try to love again but I know

11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief

12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points). She's a Lady, Tom Jones, Paul Anka

Image Bonus: Gee, songwriters make for boring image bonuses. So instead, pick any famous song from pop music history and show me an image that could have been the inspiration behind it.

(OK, it just inspired one line of a song. But I bring it up because Beyoncé, who's not a math Ph.D. IIRC, may not realize that "to infinity and beyond" is paradoxical. By definition there's nothing beyond infinity. Like "colder than absolute zero," "faster than light," and "before the Big Bang," "beyond infinity" is in the realm of philosophy and science fiction, not reality.)

[SportsFan68]

Spoiler

Let's avoid any possible shenanigans tomorrow morning and go ahead and get the Friday game posted now!

For this weekend's game, I chose 12 songs that were made famous by one artist, but were actually written by another famous artist who had plenty of pop success. I already knew a few offhand, and did some research to fill out the game and made some discoveries that certainly surprised me. Most of these songs are well known for being written by another big shot in the music industry, but a few aren't as common kowledge. All of these songs were either not recorded by the songwriter, were not a hit for the songwriter, or in one case completely (and unfairly) upstaged the original songwriter's hit. In all of the songs below, the famous artist has sole songwriting credit. Had I veered into songs where one famous artist was merely the main songwriter among a group of creditees.... boy would that have been an interesting game. Paul Shaffer co-wrote "It's Raining Men".... who knew!?!? (Note: I won't hold you to the single songwriter qualification for the Krox)

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist known for recording it, and 1 point for the famous songwriter...


1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got
Love was out to get me
That's the way it seemed
Disappointment haunted all my dreams.
Then I saw her face! Now

I'm a Believer, The Monkees, Neil Diamond

2. Madman drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer
With a teenage diplomat

Blinded by the Light, Manfred Mann, Springsteen

Oh, well, there goes my Krox. Maybe I can think of something else.

3. But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

Manic Monday, The Bangles

4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?

Come and get it, dunno artist except the Beatles, Lennon/McCartney

5. If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.

I Will always love you, Dolly Parton

6. You knew someday I'd have a whole lotta money
I'd be a millionaire
But when that didn't happen overnight
I found out how much you really cared

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?

59th Street Bridge Song, dunno artist except Simon and Garfunkel, Paul Simon

8. For so many years I thought I'd never find you
You have come into my life and made me whole
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear

Lady, Kenny Rogers

9. And maybe it's the time of year
Yes and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning

10. And I'm sure going to give you a try
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby I'll try to love again but I know

11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief

12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.

Whole lotta love


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points).

Act Naturally, Beatles, Buck Owens

Image Bonus: Gee, songwriters make for boring image bonuses. So instead, pick any famous song from pop music history and show me an image that could have been the inspiration behind it.
Good Vibrations, Beach Boys

[Bob78164]

Contrary to the theme of this game, each of the answers in this post are original with the author hereof.

1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got

2. Madman drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer
With a teenage diplomat

Blinded by the Light, Manfred Mann Earth Band, Bruce Springsteen

3. But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?

5. If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.

6. You knew someday I'd have a whole lotta money
I'd be a millionaire
But when that didn't happen overnight
I found out how much you really cared

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?

8. For so many years I thought I'd never find you
You have come into my life and made me whole
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear

9. And maybe it's the time of year
Yes and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning

Stardust, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Joni Mitchell

10. And I'm sure going to give you a try
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby I'll try to love again but I know

11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief

All Along the Watchtower, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan

12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points).

Image Bonus: Gee, songwriters make for boring image bonuses. So instead, pick any famous song from pop music history and show me an image that could have been the inspiration behind it.

--Bob

[mellytu74]

Spoiler

1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got

I'M A BELIEVER - THE MONKEES - NEIL DIAMOND

2. Madman drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer
With a teenage diplomat

BLINDED BY THE LIGHT - MANFRED MANN AND THE EARTH BAND - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

3. But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

MANIC MONDAY - THE BANGLES - PRINCE

4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?

COME AND GET IT - BADFINGER - LENNON & McCARTNEY

5. If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU - WHITNEY HOUSTON - DOLLY PARTON

6. You knew someday I'd have a whole lotta money
I'd be a millionaire
But when that didn't happen overnight
I found out how much you really cared

I'VE DONE EVERYTHING FOR YOU - RICK SPRINGFIELD - ?

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?

59TH STREET BRIDGE SONG (FEELIN' GROOVY) - HARPER'S BIZARRE - PAUL SIMON

8. For so many years I thought I'd never find you
You have come into my life and made me whole
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear

LADY - KENNY ROGERS - LIONEL RICHIE

9. And maybe it's the time of year
Yes and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning

WOODSTOCK - CSN&Y - JONI MITCHELL

10. And I'm sure going to give you a try
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby I'll try to love again but I know

FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST - ROD STEWART - ?

11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief

ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER - JIMI HENDRIX - BOB DYLAN

12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.

A LOTTA LOVE - NICOLETTE LARSON - ?

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points).

RESPECT - ARETHA FRANKLIN - OTIS REDDING

Image Bonus: Gee, songwriters make for boring image bonuses. So instead, pick any famous song from pop music history and show me an image that could have been the inspiration behind it.

[Hotseat Or Bust!]

Spoiler

1.) I'm A Believer - The Monkees - Neil Diamond, 2.) Blinded By The Light - Manfred Mann - Bruce Springsteen, 3.) Manic Monday - The Bangles, 4.) Come & Get It - Badfinger - Paul McCartney, 5.) I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston - Dolly Parton, 7.) Feeling Groovy - Harpers Bazaar - Simon & Garfunkle, 8.) Lady - Kenny Rogers, 9.) Woodstock - CSN&Y - Joni Mitchell, 10.) The First Cut Is The Deepest - Sheryl Crow - Cat Stevens, 11.) All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix, 12.) It's Gonna Take A Lot Of Love - . Krox Bonus: All The Young Dudes - Mott The Hoople - David Bowie.

[Vandal]

Spoiler

1. I'm a Believer - The Monkees - Neil Diamond
2. Blinded by the Light - Manfredd Mann's Earth Band - Bruuuuuce Springsteen
3. Manic Monday - The Bangles - Prince
4. Come and Get It - Badfinger - Paul McCartney
5. I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston - Dolly Parton
7. The 59th Bridge Street Song (Feelin' Groovy) - Simon and Garfunkel - Paul Simon
9. Woodstock - CSNY - Joni Mitchell
11. All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix - Bob Dylan
12. Lotta Love - Nicolette Larsen - Neil Young

Kroxquo Bonus: I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing - Aerosmith - Diane Warren

Image Bonus:

[A Non E. Muss]

I knew Paul Shaffer co-wrote "It's Raining Men".

Spoiler

1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got

I'M A BELIEVER-The Monkees (written by Neil Diamond)

2. Madman drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer
With a teenage diplomat

BLINDED BY THE LIGHT-Manfred Mann's Earth Band (written by Bruce Springsteen)

3. But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

MANIC MONDAY-The Bangles (written by Prince)

4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?

COME AND GET IT-Badfinger (written by Paul McCartney)

5. If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU-Whitney Houston (written by Dolly Parton)

6. You knew someday I'd have a whole lotta money
I'd be a millionaire
But when that didn't happen overnight
I found out how much you really cared

I'M BILL MCDEE'S FLUFFER-Tony Lane (probably written by Tony because there's grammatical errors)

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?

I'M TONY LANE'S FLUFFER-Bill McDee (probably written by Bill because it takes 7 minutes to get to the chorus)

8. For so many years I thought I'd never find you
You have come into my life and made me whole
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear

LADY-Kenny Rogers (written by Lionel Richie)

9. And maybe it's the time of year
Yes and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning

I'M JAMES GREEK'S FLUFFER-Greg Palmer (probably written by Greg because he has to put his political beliefs in it)

10. And I'm sure going to give you a try
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby I'll try to love again but I know

THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST-Rod Stewart or Sheryl Crow (written by Cat Stevens)

11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief

ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER-Jimi Hendrix (written by Bob Dylan)

12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.

LOTTA LOVE-Nicolette Larson (written by Neil Young)

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points).

BETTE DAVIS EYES-Kim Carnes (written by Jackie DeShannon)

Image Bonus: Gee, songwriters make for boring image bonuses. So instead, pick any famous song from pop music history and show me an image that could have been the inspiration behind it.

I'm pretty sure this is the inspiration behind "Loser" by Beck":

[Estonut]

littlebeast13

Let's avoid any possible shenanigans tomorrow morning and go ahead and get the Friday game posted now!

For this weekend's game, I chose 12 songs that were made famous by one artist, but were actually written by another famous artist who had plenty of pop success. I already knew a few offhand, and did some research to fill out the game and made some discoveries that certainly surprised me. Most of these songs are well known for being written by another big shot in the music industry, but a few aren't as common kowledge. All of these songs were either not recorded by the songwriter, were not a hit for the songwriter, or in one case completely (and unfairly) upstaged the original songwriter's hit. In all of the songs below, the famous artist has sole songwriting credit. Had I veered into songs where one famous artist was merely the main songwriter among a group of creditees.... boy would that have been an interesting game. Paul Shaffer co-wrote "It's Raining Men".... who knew!?!? (Note: I won't hold you to the single songwriter qualification for the Krox)

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist known for recording it, and 1 point for the famous songwriter...


1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got

I'm a Believer - Monkees - Neil Diamond


2. Madman drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer
With a teenage diplomat

Blinded by the Light - Manfred Mann's Earth Band - The Boss


3. But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

Manic Monday - Bangles - Prince


4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?

Come and Get It - Badfinger - PMcC


5. If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.

I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston - Dolly Parton


6. You knew someday I'd have a whole lotta money
I'd be a millionaire
But when that didn't happen overnight
I found out how much you really cared

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?

59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) - Harpers Bizarre - Simon & Garfunkel


8. For so many years I thought I'd never find you
You have come into my life and made me whole
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear

Lady - Lionel Richie - Kenny Rogers


9. And maybe it's the time of year
Yes and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning

Woodstock - CSN&Y - Joni Mitchell


10. And I'm sure going to give you a try
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby I'll try to love again but I know

The First Cut Is the Deepest - Rod Stewart - Cat Stevens


11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief

All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix - Bob Dylan


12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.

Lotta Love - Nicolette Larson - Neil Young


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points).

Red, Red Wine - UB40 - Neil Diamond


Image Bonus: Gee, songwriters make for boring image bonuses. So instead, pick any famous song from pop music history and show me an image that could have been the inspiration behind it.

Had the song not preceded it, this would be perfect for "Stairway to Heaven"

Paul Shaffer co-wrote "It's Raining Men".... who knew!?!?

I did.

So did this WWtBaM question writer.

And this one.

And anyone who watched Letterman's shows for any length of time.

[littlebeast13]

1. I thought love was more or less a givin' thing
Seemed the more I gave the less I got
I'm A Believer - Monkees (or Smashmouth) - written by Neil Diamond

2. Madman drummers, bummers
Indians in the summer
With a teenage diplomat
Blinded By The Light - Manfred Mann - written by Bruce Springsteen (A famously vicarious only #1 for The Boss)

3. But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made
Manic Monday - Bangles - written by Prince (What a surprise that Prince was dreaming of kissing Rudy Valentino....)

4. Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money?
Come And Get it - Badfinger - Paul McCartney (Only Paul was acceptable here. If you added John, you lost a point)

5. If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston - written and originally a hit by Dolly Parton (Fanny taught me in chat that Dolly originally did this song... and it's so much better than Whitney's glass shattering vocal theatrics)

6. You knew someday I'd have a whole lotta money
I'd be a millionaire
But when that didn't happen overnight
I found out how much you really cared
I've Done Everything For You - Rick Springfield - written by Sammy Hagar (Sammy's a legend in the STL, so his version actually gets some radio airplay. And it's the only reason I knew it was originally his song...)

7. Hello lamppost, What cha knowing?
I've come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?
The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) - Harpers Bizarre - written by Paul Simon (I accepted S&G as the artists [their version did not chart], though it killed your chance of getting the songwriter... which again had to be Paul Simon alone. Not his lazy ass, rat's nest haired partner...)

8. For so many years I thought I'd never find you
You have come into my life and made me whole
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear
Lady - Kenny Rogers - written by Lionel Richie (And he had a hit with the Commodores at the same time by the same title...)

9. And maybe it's the time of year
Yes and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning
Woodstock - Crosby Stills & Nash - written by Joni Mitchell (Who wasn't even at Woodstock...)

10. And I'm sure going to give you a try
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby I'll try to love again but I know
First Cut Is The Deepest - Rod Stewart (or Sheryl Crow) - written by Cat Stevens

11. There must be some kind of way outta here
said the joker to the thief
All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix - written by Bob Dylan

12. So if you look in my direction
And we don't see eye to eye,
My heart needs protection and so do I.
Lotta Love - Nicolette Larsen - written by Neil Young


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist that was originally written by another famous artist who didn't have a hit with it (And make sure to name the songwriter for 3 total points).

I can get a bit lazy at verifying Kroxes from time to time.... but I did check out all of the Kroxes in this game to ensure the song was written by who you had claimed. Good job everyone! Only Sprots screwed this one up...

Image Bonus: Gee, songwriters make for boring image bonuses. So instead, pick any famous song from pop music history and show me an image that could have been the inspiration behind it.

Lots of inspired images for this one! I think I actually figured out mrk's puzzler about five seconds after I gave up on it. And Anon has probably guaranteed himself of never winning another IBB ever. My choice for the bonus points is frank's monkey ass! Bring out Mr. Bass Man!

[littlebeast13]

JJC Points:


Krox gets 3 JJC points for someone who loves his job five days a week...

Weasel gets 2 JJC points for keeping Scorpfest alive with a sentimental image...

frank gets 3 JJC points for monkey butt and what was an educational Krox for me...

mrk gets 3 JJC points for Henery VIII, and for making me try to figure out his image (I'm guessing it's "Buddy Holly"...)

TBone gets a JJC point for Mr. Magoo...

jarnon gets 2 JJC points for the symbol and the mathematical dissertation...

Bob gets a JJC point for not plagiarizing...

Vandal gets 2 JJC points for a bad moon risin'...

Anon gets a supermax for showing proper respect to the game meister. No wonder all those guys on the other bored hate him...

Esto gets 2 JJC points for waltzing in fashionably late and being a smartass...


Points:

Krox 28+3
Weasel 31+2
frank 32+3+5
mrk 40+3
ear 18
TBone 44+1
Panic 27
jarnon 13+2
Sprots 21
Bob 8+1
melly 40
Hottie 30
Vandal 35+2
Anon 35+5
Esto 41+2

[mrkelley23]

JJC Points:




mrk gets 3 JJC points for Henery VIII, and for making me try to figure out his image (I'm guessing it's "Buddy Holly"...)

Polk (Poke) Salad (Sallet). Trying for literal JJC points.

[A Non E. Muss]

Anon gets a supermax for showing proper respect to the game meister. No wonder all those guys on the other bored hate him...

Actually, I'm the one that hates those guys on the other bored. Also, you're a better host than all those guys on the other bored...combined.