Carl Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 There was a time when the answering machine was a very important part of our lives - if you grew up in that era, you certainly remember some messages that changed your life forever. What are some songs that mention an answering machine interaction? The most obvious one I can think of is "Name and Number by Curiosity Killed the Cat," but I vaguely remember more, including at least one where we even hear the beep. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 You get to hear the beep in this gem. "I'm Not Home Right Now" - Cheech & Chong From their 1985 studio album Get Out Of My Room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I just remembered a great country song, too. No beep in this one, but he sings the messages that were left on the answering machine. "Austin" - Blake Shelton From his 2001 self-titled debut album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 "I Can't Take You Anywhere" by Scotty Emerick popped immediately into my head. The lyrics don't specify an answering machine, but the video shows one. "So I left all alone, I just headed on home As I listened to the messages on my telephone There was one from my sister and one from an old friend (Hey man, I drove by your house tonight, dude, but uh... You wasn't in..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 "Hello, This Is Joannie" - Paul Evans "Answerig Machine" - The Replacements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumboXL Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 De La Soul, Ring Ring Ring: "Hey, how you doin'? Sorry you can't get through Why don't you leave your name And your number And I'll get back to you". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 - Pulp - Ansaphone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 There was a time when the answering machine was a very important part of our lives - if you grew up in that era, you certainly remember some messages that changed your life forever. Part of that era was The Rockford Files Theme song (1974-1980) Steve Allen wrote a song I Called Today I called today And left a little message; Called again, And said the same old thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 "Austin" by Blake Shelton is all about leaving messages on answering machines. "Austin" She left without leavin' a number Said she needed to clear her mind He figured she'd gone back to Austin 'Cause she talked about it all the time It was almost a year before she called him up Three rings and an answering machine is what she got If you're callin' 'bout the car I sold it If this is Tuesday night I'm bowling If you've got somethin' to sell, you're wastin' your time, I'm not buyin' If it's anybody else, wait for the tone, You know what to do And P.S. if this is Austin, I still love you The telephone fell to the counter She heard but she couldn't believe What kind of man would hang on that long What kind of love that must be She waited three days, and then she tried again She didn't know what she'd say, But she heard three rings and then If it's Friday night I'm at the ballgame And first thing Saturday, if it don't rain I'm headed out to the lake And I'll be gone, all weekend long But I'll call you back when I get home On Sunday afternoon And P.S. If this is Austin, I still love you Well, this time she left her number But not another word Then she waited by the phone on Sunday evenin' And this is what he heard If you're callin' 'bout my heart It's still yours I should've listened to it a little more Then it wouldn't have taken me so long to know where I belong And by the way, boy, this is no machine you're talkin' to Can't you tell, this is Austin, and I still love you I still love you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 And for those of us who count the show as having perhaps the best comedic ensemble of all time, there is Geaorge's answering machine song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zabadak Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I had the answering machine part of this as my message once... :sing1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I recently had to explain to someone that the George's answering machine song was a real song. I then found myself trying to explain the concept of the TV show The Greatest American Hero, which sounds really ridiculous when you say it out loud: Aliens give this guy a suit that has superpowers, but there's no instruction manual, so he doesn't know how to use it. He can fly, but just short distances and awkward - like a turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) I always liked that Joey Scarsbury theme song of American Hero. I think it was that single note octave jump in the chorus that hooked me. edit: Oh, yeah, that ripped and ragged guitar solo was extremely cool too! Edited April 1, 2014 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpopquizzer Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I have a single from the 1980's by Julie entitled "I'm In Love With Michael Jackson's Answerphone" a pretty dreadful track but would certainly fit with this criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zabadak Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 is that you, Mr. Burdin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpopquizzer Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Yes it is! There's only one Northernpopquizzer, who is Zabadak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zabadak Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Mark Walker - I came to your northern quiz about 10 years ago, a friend of messrs Kutner, Barber and Robertson... :sing1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpopquizzer Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Guessed it was you Mark, hope you're well, good to see you're still v much a music fan, good on ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Carl Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 And here's the piece: Answering Machine Songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Very interesting article, Carl...I enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Nice. Why didn't he mention Cheech And Chong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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