SoonerMachine Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Dear Board, My wife and I put pen to paper and wrote down all our favorite songs, but there's two we can't recall. Will you please help? The first song I believe was around 1980/81 (about the time Steve Winwood's "When you see a chance" was popular) and all I can remember was that it had a long, dramatic (prog rock/rock) beginning and stated something about the 'flood waters rising' or 'tides rising' (something about weather/storms). The second song (a dance/electronic song) was around 1984 and all can remember were lyrics that roughly said: "how would you like it if I came over to your house with a board and we drank Coca-Cola" Anyway, I realize that's vague, but hopefully it will jog your memory and I can close this chapter. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 it may be vague.... but we've got Laurie! And Farin!! and Rayzor! And Edna, and Sammy and and and some of the most brilliant music minds. Ever. so you'll have your answer. I can (almost) guarantee it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 The first song sounds like Stevie Ray Vaughan's Texas Flood - blues, not prog rock, but the time frame (83) and subject matter/lyrics fit. And it's dramatic. Could that be it? Oh, and welcome to SF! Texas Flood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 The second song (a dance/electronic song) was around 1984 and all can remember were lyrics that roughly said: "how would you like it if I came over to your house with a board and we drank Coca-Cola" That's probably "Why don't I come over with the board, and drink coca-cola and make it?", which is a quote by William S Burroughs... after a bit of googling I found that bands like Cabaret Voltaire and Joy Division were quite the fans of him, but I couldn't find anything about it being used in a song... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 The first song I believe was around 1980/81 (about the time Steve Winwood's "When you see a chance" was popular) and all I can remember was that it had a long, dramatic (prog rock/rock) beginning and stated something about the 'flood waters rising' or 'tides rising' (something about weather/storms). Yes released a song that fits your description on their 1991 album, Union and Trevor Rabin of Yes also released it on his 2003 solo album, 90124. Even though the time frame is way off, I added links for you to check them out anyways. "The Miracle Of Life" - Yes "The Miracle Of Life" - Trevor Rabin Here are the lyrics: Hold on to the miracle of life... Secret lives of oceans been washed away like mud. You don't want my devotion; You'd rather be washed in blood. Can we turn away from this open anger? Counting all the prey Don't you feel the danger to the miracle of life. Sing when open hearts are calling, Shout with open eyes (To the miracle of life) Far below the deepest treasure To the miracle of life Living in times of luster, waiting for the flood. We don't agree with your concepts; You'd rather be washed in blood. Is it any wonder? (In my lifetime) Cold depth of blue water... Is it any wonder? (In my lifetime) Rising tides of slaughter - shoulda been washed in blood Sing when open hearts are calling, Shout with open eyes (To the miracle of life) Far beyond your deepest pleasure To the miracle of life Pacifica...Indian...Atlantica... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerMachine Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 First of all I want to thank everyone for replying! I knew this was going to be a tough one... Brad M & Lucky: Thanks. I don't think I was descriptive enough. The sond did have a dramatic intro with what sounded like a ominous (female?) newscaster voice talking about the tides/flood rising (maybe a dam was mentioned?), etc. but what the song was about I can't recall. Hope that helps... Farin: Yes, that is the correct quote (progress!) - I'll keep googling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zabadak Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Dear Board, I can remember was that it had a long, dramatic (prog rock/rock) beginning and stated something about the 'flood waters rising' or 'tides rising' (something about weather/storms). It's raining men? :partytime2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerMachine Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Now that's a whole different kind of progressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhivko Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hehe, that's really tough one. However when i read your explanation of the video first thing that pop's up in my mind is "Bad Day" by R.E.M Unfortunately i don't recall any voice of female newscaster. We'll keep digging This tool may help you locate the song better then youtube: There are some words stuck in your head but you have no idea about the song or the artist? Try Songfacts Lyrics Search! flood rising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 where is this tool located on the site? I don't see it on the main page...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 In the light blue column on the left side of Songfacts main page or any Songfacts page, click on the " Search Lyrics " link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhivko Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 where is this tool located on the site? I don't see it on the main page...? I'll be making it an widget soon but first things first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerMachine Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thanks Zhivko - every little bit helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumboXL Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 [quoteThe first song I believe was around 1980/81 (about the time Steve Winwood's "When you see a chance" was popular) and all I can remember was that it had a long, dramatic (prog rock/rock) beginning and stated something about the 'flood waters rising' or 'tides rising' (something about weather/storms). ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerMachine Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hopefully, KLOS 95.5 will do their 'Rockin' from A-Z' this year and I can go through every song... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Sooner, this is just a guess. Red Rain - Peter Gabriel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerMachine Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 No... I just remember the intro being about floods/weather not the rest of the song. Hope this doesn't drive everyone crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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