Saturday, January 31, 2009

La Bamba

Requested by: Carla

To dance The Bamba
you just need a little grace.
So says the captain.
(Patrick)

Don't mean to pull rank,
but this dance requires grace.
Sailors don't have it.
(Dianne)

Although no hablo,
the singer’s drive and passion
make this song a hit.
(Earl)

La Bamba (single - 1958)
Ritchie Valens

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Friday, January 30, 2009

Shimmy a Go Go

Requested by: Meow

He hopes the music
entices her to break off
old relationships.
(Patrick)

Loaded and cocked
is how I describe myself.
Guess where your hand is.
(Dianne)

Can I catch your eye?
Make the step so we connect.
The moment is right.
(Earl)

Shimmy a Go Go (2008)
Short Stack

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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Come And Get It

Want it? Then hurry!
This limited time offer's
going like hotcakes.

Magic Christian Music (1970)
Badfinger

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Jet Airliner

For frequent flyer,
travel's a necessity
but not what he wants.

Book of Dreams (1977)
Steve Miller Band

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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Unchained Melody

Requested by: Anonymous

He misses her so
and wants to get together
to make pottery.
(Patrick)

Long separation
has made the heart grow fonder.
Is it mutual?
(Dianne)

He thinks of her touch
as his time passes slowly.
Will she still be his?
(Earl)

Just Once in My Life (1965)
Righteous Brothers

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Monday, January 26, 2009

Still of the Night

He hides from the sun.
His heart aches for her at night;
needs her body heat.

Whitesnake (1987)
Whitesnake

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Sunday, January 25, 2009

Christmas Vacation

Requested by: Frankie

It's that time of year.
Deck the halls and hang the lights--
Christmas vacation!
(Patrick)

The Christmas season
is a festive time because
it means vacation!
(Dianne)

The best time of year;
peace and magic in the air.
Time to get away.
(Earl)

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Soundtrack
(1989)
Mavis Staples

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Saturday, January 24, 2009

Satin in a Coffin

Lying peacefully,
is she sleeping or dead? He
hopes for the latter.

Good News for People Who Love Bad News (2003)
Modest Mouse

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Friday, January 23, 2009

Crazy Train

Requested by: Jack

The world's violence
makes no sense whatsoever.
Can't we get along?
(Patrick)

Social upheaval
is giving me a craving
for juicy bat heads.
(Dianne)

Stop living as foes.
Inherited troubles are
driving me insane.
(Earl)

Blizzard of Ozz (1980)
Ozzy Osbourne

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Epic

It's all things at once.
You want it but can't get it.
It is what it is.

The Real Thing (1990)
Faith No More

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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Midnight Rendezvous

Requested by: Anonymous

I have to touch you.
Your look is driving me wild.
Catch the fade out line?
(Earl)

Erratic driver
drives under the influence
of a different sort.
(Patrick)

A late night hook-up
means a meeting in his car...
must live with parents.
(Dianne)

Union Jacks (1980)
The Babys

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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Rock You Like a Hurricane

One early morning,
he cares for his purring cat.
The wolf is hungry.

Love At First Sting (1984)
The Scorpions

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Monday, January 19, 2009

Close to the Edge

Requested by: Dave

Over time, he nears
the edge of understanding
life's great mysteries.
(Pat)

Over time you see
your experiences lead
to understanding.
(Earl)

Down by the river
random stuff seems to happen.
I cannot sit still.
(Dianne)

Close to the Edge (1972)
Yes

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