OLD 55 Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Thanks Joe. You're a Prince. Well we just got back from holidays today, and whilst it was very relaxing, I did miss all of my friends here on Songfacts. I only took one "Music" book with me - the copy of Rolling Stone Magazine with their "500 Greatest Songs". I know we all slammed their choice of "Like A Rolling Stone" as #1 - and I still don't agree with it, even though I think Bob Dylan is brilliant -but I think they generally did a pretty good job! I'm thinking of starting a new thread on that when I catch up with my mail (snail and electronic) and a few other things. I do think Rolling Stone were very pretentious in calling their list the "500 Greatest Songs of ALL TIME". That, it is certainly not. (Stardust/ Hoagy Carmichael - say no more). Their Top Ten were: 1. Like A Rolling Stone/ Bob Dylan/ 1965 2. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction/ Rolling Stones/ 1965 3. Imagine/ John Lennon/ 1971 4. What's Going On/ Marvin Gaye/ 1971 5. Respect/ Aretha Franklin/ 1967 6. Good Vibrations/ Beach Boys/ 1966 7. Johnny B. Goode/ Chuck Berry/ 1958 8. Hey Jude/ Beatles/ 1968 9. Smells Like Teen Spirit/ Nirvana/ 1991 10.What'd I Say/ Ray Charles/ 1959 ........................................................... I'd like to make this my first QUESTION for March -not a factual question, and maybe a bit self indulgent. I've compiled my own Top Ten and I retained only TWO of the above. WHICH TWO do you think an oldy like me would choose? I just noticed I have 2 1950s and 5 1960s - as RS have - in my Top 10, but I have 3 1970s. You really wouldn't have expected me to include Nirvana, would you? Funny, but I don't mind it at all - not that much though. ............................................................ 5 Points to the winning answer, 2 points for an Honorable Mention and 1 to every participant. We saw last month how important that 1 point can be when we had a TIE ! I hope you liked your Rock stamps Katie and Peaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 What's goin on and Johnny B good? Nah, just wanted to welcome you back Old55! *high 5* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Thanks Sue - you're a Sweetie. I didn't realise it was you with the new (since I've been away ) avatar. Love it! P.S. I won't say if they're my two songs yet. I'll leave it for up to 24 hours to give all a chance to participate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Hi, Old55!!! Welcome back! We missed you too... Hope you had a good vacation and here goes my guess: Respect and Like a Rolling Stone. Mmmm... who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Hi Dear Edna. I missed you too! It was lovely gazing out over the ocean, but there's no place like home! We're going to watch a DVD that one of sons just brought home and they're calling me. We saw about 40 minutes of "Dogma" while we were away. The first 10 minutes were funny... Best we saw was "Collateral" - great movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Hi Old 55. I'm new. Pennsylvania Musical Interlude: Pleased to meet you hope you guessed my name. But what's puzzling you is the nature of my game. My guesses are: Imagine: John Lennon Johnny B. Goode: Chuck Berry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addictedtoclassic Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Yay Darryl's back!! I got the stamps you sent, they are superb! I just have to find a frame now. I hope you had a wonderful vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 OLD 55! I'm so glad you are back and well rested. Thank you so much for the stamps...I love the KISS ones. I have them by my desk at work so everyone has concrete evidence that I am a certified lunatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 DUUUUUDE, WELCOME BACK!! I know this one. They are: "Satisfaction" (of course) and "Respect". Post us some pictures from your vacation. Where was it...The Bronx?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazooka Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 I'll adopt Respect and Good Vibrations. People always seem to want to sing along with these songs. (I tried Googling 'read Old 55's mind', but the results were next to nothing.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted March 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Hi Old 55. I'm new. Pennsylvania Musical Interlude: Pleased to meet you hope you guessed my name. But what's puzzling you is the nature of my game. Hi Brad You've taken me back a Tad I do know two Pennsylvanians Who are very quick with their craniums And I think I may have just been Had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted March 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 HI ADDICT & PEACHES. Thanks for the welcome. I'm glad you like the stamps! Vacations are fun, but it's good to be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted March 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Post us some pictures from your vacation. Where was it...The Bronx?? Thanks Sammy. The pics are still in the camera. I'll put one on of the ocean view from our Unit when we get them. If I want to get mugged I can always go for a walk around Brisbane City Heart in the early AM. But I wouldn't do that unless I took my 3 sons, Hoss, Adam and Little Joe (Pete/Young 55/Old 22) with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted March 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 (I tried Googling 'read Old 55's mind', but the results were next to nothing.) Thanks for a good laugh Bazooka. You must have tried to read it before I had my morning coffee. P.S. Thanks for the B.J.Thomas Coke/Pepsi answer. ............................................................ No one has cracked the two songs yet.(A couple were close). I'll leave it on for a while so I can catch up on a few things today(it's 11.15am Saturday our time) and check back later. THE QUESTION AGAIN: Rolling Stone Magazine recently did their Top 500 Songs as we all know. I've compiled my own Top Ten and I retained only TWO from their list below. WHICH TWO do you think they are? 1. Like A Rolling Stone/ Bob Dylan/ 1965 2. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction/ Rolling Stones/ 1965 3. Imagine/ John Lennon/ 1971 4. What's Going On/ Marvin Gaye/ 1971 5. Respect/ Aretha Franklin/ 1967 6. Good Vibrations/ Beach Boys/ 1966 7. Johnny B. Goode/ Chuck Berry/ 1958 8. Hey Jude/ Beatles/ 1968 9. Smells Like Teen Spirit/ Nirvana/ 1991 10.What'd I Say/ Ray Charles/ 1959 ........................................................... :guitar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_jr_ Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 I am going to guess Imagine ~ John Lennon Respect ~ Aretha Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Hey, Old55. Maybe you and Miami Sammy can trade photos. You can offer your ocean view photo in exchange for what Sammy sees when he looks out his window. A view of the Susquehanna River. I hear those catfish are jumping this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 How about "Satisfaction" and "Hey Jude". Hey Dude?? And, Brad, that's one helluva catfish, but it's not from the Susky; it only has one head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted March 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Is that catfish for real? The photo's not faked? I'm damn sure I wouldn't be swimming near there. :: Hi Jr. How's things? No one's got the 2 yet. Keep trying ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Annabelle_ Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Welcome back Old 55. As for the question, I'll guess "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and "Good Vibrations". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Hey ,Old ! Back to business already, eh ? OK, What I Say and Hey Jude, is my crack at mindreading here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 MiamiSammy29 wrote: And, Brad, that's one helluva catfish, but it's not from the Susky; it only has one head. LOL Old55 wrote: Is that catfish for real? The photo's not faked? I'm damn sure I wouldn't be swimming near there. According to the site, the catfish weighed in at 121 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 I'll say Johnny B. Goode and What'd I Say, but you should have Aretha in those first two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted March 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Hi Annabelle and Kevin and thanks for your good wishes. We have a Winner! Well thought read Annabelle: As for the question, I'll guess "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and "Good Vibrations". 5 points to you. Sammy knows I'm a big Stones fan and he was the first to mention "Satisfaction" - 2 points to him, and 2 points also to Bazooka for "Good Vibrations". Thanks to ALL others who participated and one point each to you, so that's: Annabelle 5 miamisammy 2 bazooka 2 earth-angel 1 edna 1 Brad37732 1 jrownsdega 1 Kevin28776 1 bluesboy 1 ............................................................ Hi Bluesboy. Yes, I'm a big Aretha fan, but there's at least 2 others of hers I'd put above "Respect". I'm going to start a thread on the Topic, and I'm sure some of my choices will be just as controversial as Rolling Stone Magazine's. Wouldn't it be boring if we all agreed on everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Taking a second guess here: Johnny B. Goode: Chuck Berry Hey Jude: The Beatles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted March 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 NEW QUESTION: Which FEMALE singer/songwriter said this a couple of years ago? "All the stylists get really bitchy with me. They hate me because I insist on wearing my own clothes." :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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