Lea Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Oooh no, sorry. I guess those non-words aren't as obvious as I thought. Actually Lucky yeah they are. I should have known that line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I think, if we look for a line that's known by 3 generations for now, BlueAngel's right: "We are the champions No time for losers Cause we are the champions - of the world." Also: hello hello hello hello (from the Nirvana guys) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Also: hello hello hello hello (from the Nirvana guys) if you hadn't mentioned the band I wouldn't have known what you meant it's not really easy if you don't also have the right melody in mind... here we are now - entertain us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 It may have already been mentioned and if it has, my hat's off to the contributor. To me, the most memorable (recognizable lyric) line (actually word) was simply: Something . . . Wonder who wrote that? Frank Sinatra himself said and I quote; "The most beautiful love song ever written." ^ I'm not biased, I just agree with the "ole crooner." If "Something" is not memorable (recognizable), then Alzheimer's, unfortunately, is affecting more young than old. "Something" was by FAR more than the title (or lyric/line, as it were), it WAS the whole song; lyric, word, line, sentence, paragraph, essay, draft, novella, novel...for lack of a perfect word... PURRFECTION. (don't take my word for it, though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeBB Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 "start spreading the news" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I agree with Lee above. But how about some lines that come out of nowhere: "Let me sleep on it, I'll give you an answer in the morning." "Never trust a big butt with a smile." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) " Drove my Chevy to the levee , but the levee was dry " " the answer is blowin' in the wind " " I did it my way " " I can't get no ...satisfaction " " and I think it's gonna be a long ,long time " " Down in the West Texas town of El Paso " Edited May 6, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberjudge Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I think it's clear that what people think is recognizable depends on their respective tastes in musical genres, their ages, as well as their own nationalities. As far as popular music goes, there will be no one lyric that is universally considered "most recognizable". However, if you really want something recognizable across the planet, try: children's songs (i.e., "Happy birthday to you"; "Twinkle, twinkle, little star") classic film/theatre songs ("Somewhere over the rainbow"; "The hills are alive ...") and holiday songs ("Chestnuts roasting on an open fire", "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 That's a good point ,CJ . I think it also depends on how seriously one takes the title of threads such as these . We have so many " the most " or " the best " , etc. threads that run into the same problems . I always assume they are thinking of pop/rock/rap music that the members likely would know which limits the selections and rarely arrives at a definitive answer . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeBB Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Did anyone seriously think that there could ever be a definitive answer to this one? btw, my wife suggests: "Our father, who art in heaven" LBB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Certainly not , but I sometimes wish tighter parameters could be placed in the opening post so that we could consider our answers with a bit more thought relating to them . Otherwise , we each will nominate based on our own understanding of the question posed . Re: your wife's suggestion : As a song lyric ,Lee ? I haven't been to church in awhile but I'll add " Morning has broken " in the same vein then . Both are spoken/sung numerous times and familiar to many for sure . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeBB Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Yes indeed, Kevin. A smash hit, I do believe. Sister Janet Mead, a good Australian girl, was nominated for a Grammy, and the single went to #4 in the US in 1974. Anyway, I told my wife to go stick her head up a dead bear's bum, because it was a stupid suggestion, and because she loves it when I talk to her like that. LBB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) And you were within your rights to do so . I remember that song , but it had a limited life on the airwaves as disco was just around the corner , and was to be heard nevermore ... "Everybody was Kung Fu fighting " Edited May 6, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 "Never trust a big butt with a smile." ^The theme to the "Mary Tyler Moore Show"....right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 "Keep on rocking in a free world!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Mr. Neil Young I want to live with a Cinnamon Girl; I could be happy the rest of my life with a Cinnamon Girl. I've been to Hollywood I've been to Redwood I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold Lullabies look in your eyes, run around the same old town, doesn't mean that much to me to mean that much to you. Look out, Mama, there's a white boat comin' up the river .... ( I could go on and on... )....Blame Viaene, he got me started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Don Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 "Excuse me, but can I be you for a while? My dog won't bite if you sit real still…" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 She said: "Love, Lord above, eh Now you're tryin' to trick me in love", ow Alright Now - Free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 A little Gordon : ' The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down of the big lake they called "Gitche Gumee." ' ' If you could read my mind love , what a tale my thoughts could tell ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Mr. Neil Young Be on my side, I'll be on your side, Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 :guitar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I think it's clear that what people think is recognizable depends on their respective tastes in musical genres, their ages, as well as their own nationalities. As far as popular music goes, there will be no one lyric that is universally considered "most recognizable". However, if you really want something recognizable across the planet, try: children's songs (i.e., "Happy birthday to you"; "Twinkle, twinkle, little star") classic film/theatre songs ("Somewhere over the rainbow"; "The hills are alive ...") and holiday songs ("Chestnuts roasting on an open fire", "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas"). CJ, I truly couldn't have said it better myself and wonder why I didn't say it first! When you throw such an imaginitive twist such as that then I'll shut my mouth, watch and learn! Thanks for such wonderful insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me I've got sunshine on a cloudy day Not sure if those have been mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 "start spreading the news" Did anybody mention There is a house in New Orleans ? Wait! 1 o'clock, 2 o´clock, 3 o´clock rock... And now, the end is near... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Or . . . "It's the end of the world as we know it?" (But I feel fine) Whooops, I was asleep at the wheel so mind not my Rapid Eye Movement. Something about the word "movement" makes me have to go to the li'l boy's room. G'night, all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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