Name that Tune

[WordWolf]

I can actually hear that song in my head.

Thriller, by Michael Jackson, with a little help from Vincent Price.

Correct, of course.

The "rap" done by Vincent Price is my favourite part of the song.

The video for this song has some of the best choreography I've ever seen. As someone pointed out, when

the singer's transformed, the steps following are INCREDIBLY in sync. When the dancers do that single jump,

you can actually draw a line under them.

Vincent Price's been on my mind since seeing "The Abominable Dr Phibes" the other week.

Let's move this along, please..... :)

[Raf]

"But better use it carefully

Or it may change your life

One night I said it to me girl

And now me girl's my wife!"

Edited November 2, 2007 by Raf

[GeorgeStGeorge]

Suprcalifragilisticexpialidocious,

Julie Andrews and Dick VanDyke

George

[Suda]

At age 7, won the title of Miss Wildwood Lane (the street I grew up on) by singing that song! The judges were so impressed that I could say it backwards. Docious-ali-expi-icious-fraga-cali-rupus! (spelling errors are probable!) Wonder if they'll take my crown away now that I sport purple hair?

Suda

[Ca_dreaming]

never mind....

Edited November 5, 2007 by Ca_dreaming

[GeorgeStGeorge]

She wants to return the things I bought her.

Tell her she can keep them, just the same.

George

[Tom Strange]

easy GSG... Mrs Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter. Herman's Hermits

[GeorgeStGeorge]

Righto!

George

[Tom Strange]

Here's another "oldie" but should be easy:

Some brimstone baritone anti-cyclone rolling stone preacher from the east

He says: "Dethrone the dictaphone, hit it in its funny bone, that's where they expect it least"

and I'll accept either of the two that had 'hits' with it... but I'd like the first one (if you can think of it)... name both for extra points!

[bulwinkl]

song by Bruce Springsteen made popular by Manfredd Mann and his earth band "Blinded by the light"

[Tom Strange]

correctamundo! ...it's the only song that BS wrote that ever made it to number one on the hot 100, although it was MMEB that did it...

[bulwinkl]

I took myself down to the Tally Ho Tavern,

To buy me a bottle of beer.

And I sat me down by a tender young maiden,

Who's eyes were as dark as her hair.

this artist is probably better known as a songwriter instead of a singer.

Edited November 7, 2007 by bulwinkl

[bulwinkl]

hmm no guesses. I'll wait till tonight and post some more hints.

[bulwinkl]

More hints

I took myself down to the Tally Ho Tavern,

To buy me a bottle of beer.

And I sat me down by a tender young maiden,

Who's eyes were as dark as her hair.

...

I said: "Hey, little girl, don't you know he's the devil.

"He's everything that I ain't.

"Hiding intentions of evil,

"Under the smile of a saint.

"All he's good for is getting in trouble,

"And shiftin' his share of the blame.

"And some people swear he's my double:

"And some even say we're the same.

[waysider]

I don't think I know it but the lyrics sound like something John Prine might do.

[bulwinkl]

ok I think I picked a too obscure tune. It was "Silver Tongue devil and I" by Kris Kristofferson. being a semi-newbie here what are the rules?

John

BTW I'll put the song on the web shortly within a day for those that want to hear it.

[bulwinkl]

The quality of this video sux but you get an idea of the song from it.

[Tom Strange]

you're fine bulwinkl... just post a different one now since nobody got it...

[bulwinkl]

Ok. new song different artist hopefully this will be easier

Once upon a time

Once when you were mine

I remember skies

Reflected in your eyes

I wonder where you are

I wonder if you

Think about me

[WordWolf]

That's a little recent for a lot of the diehards here, Sir. :)

Edited November 8, 2007 by WordWolf

[bulwinkl]

which one is too recent? the kris kristofferson song that was released in 1972 or the next one I posted that was released in 1986?

wordwolf you choose one then I tire of this game

It was Moody Blues "In Your wildest dream" released in 1986.

[WordWolf]

I knew. I own a copy of "Sur la Mer", specifically because it contains this song.

(Thus the "Sir"/"Sur" reference.)

I was going to give the others a few hours to answer it, just in case someone else recognized it,

before naming it.

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Ok, mindful that I try to keep the songs pre-1985, because otherwise I can post the entire song and a lot

of them won't get it, let's see, next song....

"And now my life has changed in oh so many ways,

My independence seems to vanish in the haze."

[Suda]

I think I know one!?! Is that "Help" by the Beatles?

Bulwinkl, hope you'll come back and play. Often have to leave a tune up for a day or so in order that everyone be able to see it, and then have a while to bring those lyrics out from the recesses of our minds. I know for me, it can take a while sometimes.

Suda

[Ca_dreaming]

I would have known it if I had gotten here in time. I really enjoy the Moody Blues.

Please continue to chime in, we enjoy new faces around here! :D

[WordWolf]

Suda is correct.

It's not easy to find good quotes from the song without including the title....

And bulwinkl just needs a little time off the game. I imagine they'll be back soon.