Cab Calloway originally did "Minnie the Moocher" he also reprised it with the BBB at the at the Palace Theatre to open the BB" Mission from God" show...Cab played the school Janitor in the BB movie
That was Crystal Gayle doing "Midnight in the Desert" a song that she wrote for and about her favorite night-time radio personality, Art Bell back about 5-6 years ago.
here is one...read it close, because there were pretenders....
"Then somewhere near Salinas, Lord, I let her slip away,
She was lookin’ for the love I hope she’ll find"
I'm not sure I'm playing the game right, so excuse me if I've messed things up.
Kris Kristopherson sang Me and Bobby McGee with those lyrics. I'm not sure those were his original lyrics, since I found lyrics that were similar where the word "love" was replaced for "home". It was best when Janis sang it though.
If I'm right, I don't want a turn yet, wasway still your turn, if I'm wrong then it doesn't matter :) I'll keep watching.
that's what I get for typing without listening.... HERE it is. Personally, I kinda like this version (maybe its because I can sing along with it without my wife looking weirdly at me)
don't be too hard on yourself gc... I look sometimes "to verify"... I wouldn't want to post the wrong words as a clue... as for answering the clue... most of them are pretty easy for me (as long as they're not country western!)...
and welcome to GSC! (don't chew any of the gum you find under the table)
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bulwinkl
It was played on album oriented stations so that counts. I remember it I just can't think of the song right now
bulwinkl
Don't know the title but then I never did like the stones to much. unless it was covered by Flying Burrito brothers also which would make it dead flowers but I think that's another song.
WordWolf
Once beneath the stars, the universe was ours. Love was all we knew, and all I knew was you. I wonder where you are, I wonder if you think about me Once upon a time, IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS. It mig
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"He took her down to Chinatown
And showed her how to kick the gong around"
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Tom Strange
I'm thinking of a color...
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WordWolf
I'm very happy for you,
but you're probably thinking of the wrong title and artist.
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wasway
Cab Calloway originally did "Minnie the Moocher" he also reprised it with the BBB at the at the Palace Theatre to open the BB" Mission from God" show...Cab played the school Janitor in the BB movie
He recently passed away
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WordWolf
...and sang the song IN the Blues Brothers movie, as well.
I once saw a Betty Boop cartoon posted online, featuring this song
and a VERY young Cab Calloway shown singing it briefly before
the cartoon proper began.
Your turn, wasway.
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Tom Strange
well.. I was thinking "blue" as in "Blues Brothers" as is Minnie the Moocher...
BUT Wasway guessed it... NOT ME!
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wasway
I had to really get to the bottom of the Sack O' Songs for this one.
As the world we live in quickens
Are we heeding all the signs?
Have we lost our intuition?
Are we running out of time?
This song has a cult following...of sorts
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ChasUFarley
Doin' the Time Warp
from the
Rocky Horror Picture Show
soundtrack
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wasway
nope sorry Chas
here is another verse
This magical journey
Will take us on a ride
Filled with the longing
Searching for the truth
Will we make it 'til tomorrow?
Will the sun shine on you?
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wasway
OK Since I can't get a winner You can click HERE and listen to the entire song.
I need a name, a singer, and a bit of the songs strange history.
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wasway
oh well.....
That was Crystal Gayle doing "Midnight in the Desert" a song that she wrote for and about her favorite night-time radio personality, Art Bell back about 5-6 years ago.
here is one...read it close, because there were pretenders....
"Then somewhere near Salinas, Lord, I let her slip away,
She was lookin’ for the love I hope she’ll find"
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gc
I'm not sure I'm playing the game right, so excuse me if I've messed things up.
Kris Kristopherson sang Me and Bobby McGee with those lyrics. I'm not sure those were his original lyrics, since I found lyrics that were similar where the word "love" was replaced for "home". It was best when Janis sang it though.
If I'm right, I don't want a turn yet, wasway still your turn, if I'm wrong then it doesn't matter :) I'll keep watching.
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wasway
Yu are 100% right GC!!!
that's what I get for typing without listening.... HERE it is. Personally, I kinda like this version (maybe its because I can sing along with it without my wife looking weirdly at me)
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GeorgeStGeorge
Either gc or wasway needs to post a (written) clue...
George
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Tom Strange
based upon gc's last line I'm thinking wasway should go ahead... or do we need to call a tribunal?
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WordWolf
I'm fine with ANYONE going, at the moment...
preferably without anything requiring cheating/checking online...
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Tom Strange
Here ya go WW... answer this one and YOU can go next!
I once had a girl, or should I say she once had me
should be pretty easy...
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gc
Sorry, I would have to cheat to play the game.
I'll just keep watching.
gc
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Tom Strange
don't be too hard on yourself gc... I look sometimes "to verify"... I wouldn't want to post the wrong words as a clue... as for answering the clue... most of them are pretty easy for me (as long as they're not country western!)...
and welcome to GSC! (don't chew any of the gum you find under the table)
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WordWolf
Now, on this one, I know the artists,
but I haven't heard it enough to know the name...
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gc
Thanks Tom! and I'll take your advice about the gum too.
gc
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Tom Strange
Shirley, you know this... it'll be rattling around in your brain...
I once had a girl, Or should I say She once had me.
She showed me her room, Isn’t it good?
_________ _____.
She asked my to stay and told me sit anywhere,
So I looked around and I noticed there wasn’t a chair.
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Pirate1974
Norwegian Wood
and don't call me Shirley.
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Tom Strange
correct-a-mundo Pi man... go for it!
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