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Title: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: mshray on March 26, 2010, 09:25:10 AM

Just noticed that in the last two weeks, the "newest" year-based set AL has done is 1980--with several great theme sets, and a couple of 60s sets for good measure. Nicely played, AL--although I'll bet that run ends tomorrow.

I've been thinking the same thing.   Have to wait & see.

If it's a less interesting latter day set, maybe y'all can take one last crack at my scavenger hunt.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right?
Post by: RGMike on March 26, 2010, 09:55:47 AM

Just noticed that in the last two weeks, the "newest" year-based set AL has done is 1980--with several great theme sets, and a couple of 60s sets for good measure. Nicely played, AL--although I'll bet that run ends tomorrow.

I've been thinking the same thing.   Have to wait & see.


I'm thinking either '90s or a surprise theme (like a "food" set inspired by the article on food songs in yesterday's Chron)

Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right?
Post by: Gazoo on March 26, 2010, 10:03:14 AM
VHM to Gin Blossoms, but I'm hoping for at least one WTF bustout in '96.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right?
Post by: Gazoo on March 26, 2010, 10:06:20 AM
Wilco trying too hard to have a radio hit with "Outtasight."  HM anyway.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right?
Post by: RGMike on March 26, 2010, 10:08:06 AM
VHM to Gin Blossoms, but I'm hoping for at least one WTF bustout in '96.

You read my mind. AL says "every year is a good year" but i beg to differ. She mentioned "The macarena" -- she wouldn't do that to us, would she?  I predict some JCM.

ooo! I can BOS No Doubt. Gwen S when she was good.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right?
Post by: mshray on March 26, 2010, 10:08:42 AM

Wilco trying too hard to have a radio hit with "Outtasight."  HM anyway.

Undoubtedly a bustout though.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Gazoo on March 26, 2010, 10:08:47 AM
Yup, No Doubt's breakthrough was 14 years ago.  Oof.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right?
Post by: Davefish on March 26, 2010, 10:09:08 AM
VHM to Gin Blossoms, but I'm hoping for at least one WTF bustout in '96.
I didn't know they were still around in 96.  :P

BOS for Spiderwebs.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: mshray on March 26, 2010, 10:11:07 AM
I always loved this line:

"...and it's all your fault I screen my phone calls."
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right?
Post by: urth on March 26, 2010, 10:11:22 AM

Wilco trying too hard to have a radio hit with "Outtasight."  HM anyway.

Undoubtedly a bustout though.

Not the best song on Being There, but as that album was something I listened to a lot in late 96, I'm enjoying hearing this in the context of 10@10, so I'll give it a thumbs up. And strangely enough, likewise for No Doubt, even tho I was only hearing it via radio play.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: mshray on March 26, 2010, 10:13:23 AM

Yup, No Doubt's breakthrough was 14 years ago.  Oof.

And if you'd told me then that Gwen Stefani would become such a media icon that Carly Fiorina (in the last year of her HP tenure) would trot her out on stage at her CES Keynote speech as her celebrity du jour, I'd have said you were certifiable.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: urth on March 26, 2010, 10:13:26 AM
The "Upcoming" window on the player just busted a song that we'll be hearing later--another serious BOS candidate that should take away anyone's pain. 'Nuff said for now.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: RGMike on March 26, 2010, 10:14:28 AM
VHM "Smelly Cat"!  Phoebe still rules.

ah, it's not the mid-'90s without Mr Cheekbones.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f2/Baja_Sessions_-_Chris_Isaak.jpg)
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: RGMike on March 26, 2010, 10:15:49 AM

Yup, No Doubt's breakthrough was 14 years ago.  Oof.

And if you'd told me then that Gwen Stefani would become such a media icon that Carly Fiorina (in the last year of her HP tenure) would trot her out on stage at her CES Keynote speech as her celebrity du jour, I'd have said you were certifiable.

indeed, her post-ND popularity baffles me. "Hollaback" and "Rich Girl" are easily 2 of the most annoying songs of the last 20 years.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: mshray on March 26, 2010, 10:16:40 AM

The "Upcoming" window on the player just busted a song that we'll be hearing later--another serious BOS candidate that should take away anyone's pain. 'Nuff said for now.

I saw that, so I'll wait until it rolls around before I start pining for the other song of theirs that I've always wished we'd hear on 10@10.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right?
Post by: radical347 on March 26, 2010, 10:17:04 AM
VHM to Gin Blossoms, but I'm hoping for at least one WTF bustout in '96.

You read my mind. AL says "every year is a good year" but i beg to differ. She mentioned "The macarena" -- she wouldn't do that to us, would she?  I predict some JCM.

In a previous mid-90s set she started playing it and then stopped it and said something like oh sorry, we don't have time for that.  LOL
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 26, 2010, 10:17:19 AM
i'll BOS Chris Isaak, not his best, but I'm a fan
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: RGMike on March 26, 2010, 10:17:33 AM
Another VHM Keb' Mo'
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: radical347 on March 26, 2010, 10:18:07 AM
VHM to Keb' Mo'.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Gazoo on March 26, 2010, 10:18:46 AM
VHM "Smelly Cat"!  Phoebe still rules.

ah, it's not the mid-'90s without Mr Cheekbones.

The cheek is hardly the bone that comes to mind when I think of Chris Isaak.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: RGMike on March 26, 2010, 10:22:38 AM
VHM "Smelly Cat"!  Phoebe still rules.

ah, it's not the mid-'90s without Mr Cheekbones.

The cheek is hardly the bone that comes to mind when I think of Chris Isaak.

tee hee. He really should do a duet with Huey Lewis  ;)
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: mshray on March 26, 2010, 10:23:28 AM

Yup, No Doubt's breakthrough was 14 years ago.  Oof.

And if you'd told me then that Gwen Stefani would become such a media icon that Carly Fiorina (in the last year of her HP tenure) would trot her out on stage at her CES Keynote speech as her celebrity du jour, I'd have said you were certifiable.

indeed, her post-ND popularity baffles me. "Hollaback" and "Rich Girl" are easily 2 of the most annoying songs of the last 20 years.

I should add that I witnessed this with my own eyes in 2005, and aferwards I was one of a handful from the audience pulled aside to give HP's on site Mktg team immediate feedback, in return for a $10 bill.  And at least two others in addition to me wondered if Gwen's appearance might not fall under the category of 'damning with faint praise', compared to the much higher profile celebs coming out on stage with Microsoft, Intel, etc.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: urth on March 26, 2010, 10:24:05 AM
Wow, this REM piece earns a BOSFRA--I don't think I've EVER heard this on the radio.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: radical347 on March 26, 2010, 10:25:09 AM

Yup, No Doubt's breakthrough was 14 years ago.  Oof.

And if you'd told me then that Gwen Stefani would become such a media icon that Carly Fiorina (in the last year of her HP tenure) would trot her out on stage at her CES Keynote speech as her celebrity du jour, I'd have said you were certifiable.

indeed, her post-ND popularity baffles me. "Hollaback" and "Rich Girl" are easily 2 of the most annoying songs of the last 20 years.

Agreed.  She has a few decent solo songs (Cool, 4 in the Morning) but those are few and far between.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: radical347 on March 26, 2010, 10:26:21 AM
Wow, this REM piece earns a BOSFRA--I don't think I've EVER heard this on the radio.

That was REM?!?!?
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: RGMike on March 26, 2010, 10:26:21 AM
mmmm.... caramel....

(http://content5.videojug.com/35/358b27e4-b9a3-c2e2-7945-ff0008c8cbd1/how-to-make-creme-caramel.jpg)
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: RGMike on March 26, 2010, 10:27:23 AM
WOS any Adam Sandler movie; BOS2 Beck
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Davefish on March 26, 2010, 10:28:05 AM
Very strong sequence here with REM, Suzanne Vega and Beck.  Great stuff.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Gazoo on March 26, 2010, 10:28:21 AM
BOS to "Where It's At."  What about those who go both ways, AC/DC?
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 26, 2010, 10:29:26 AM
yay for Beck. I saw him at the next year @ Henry J Kaiser Aud in Oakland. Sneaker Pimps opened:

(http://images.wolfgangsvault.com/images/catalog/detail/HJK970827-T9.jpg)

(btw, not my stub)
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: princessofcairo on March 26, 2010, 10:29:44 AM
VHM "Smelly Cat"!  Phoebe still rules.

ah, it's not the mid-'90s without Mr Cheekbones.

The cheek is hardly the bone that comes to mind when I think of Chris Isaak.

I know. His nose is rather prominent.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: mshray on March 26, 2010, 10:30:39 AM

1.) bower
3.) spanner
4.) strewn

Hint: the other three are all R'n'R HoF bands with very prominent guitarists.

Furhter hint: two of the above-mentioned three guitarists were in even in a recent movie together.

last chance
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: radical347 on March 26, 2010, 10:30:52 AM
Used to love this Beck song when it was out...now, eh, it's okay.  Still gets killed from overplay on every single alternative and AAA (except KFOG) station.  Still worth a VHM tho.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on March 26, 2010, 10:31:36 AM
yay for Beck. I saw him at the next year @ Henry J Kaiser Aud in Oakland. Sneaker Pimps opened:
(http://images.wolfgangsvault.com/images/catalog/detail/HJK970827-T9.jpg)

13 years since the Sneaker Pimps' "Six Underground"? I'm getting old.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: urth on March 26, 2010, 10:32:46 AM
yay for Beck. I saw him at the next year @ Henry J Kaiser Aud in Oakland. Sneaker Pimps opened:

(http://images.wolfgangsvault.com/images/catalog/detail/HJK970827-T9.jpg)

(btw, not my stub)

Ah, the old BASS ticket stock with the formally-dressed fish. Now THAT takes me back...

I saw him sometime around then at Freeborn Hall at UCDavis, but can't recall the date. Good show, abominable acoustics.

BOSwhatever for JC and I've Been Everywhere. Who knew this would end up as an ad for a motel chain?
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: RGMike on March 26, 2010, 10:33:03 AM
BOS3 Mr Cash.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: princessofcairo on March 26, 2010, 10:33:27 AM
BOS3 Mr Cash.

Indeed!
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Gazoo on March 26, 2010, 10:33:54 AM
13 years since the Sneaker Pimps' "Six Underground"? I'm getting old.

Ditto.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: radical347 on March 26, 2010, 10:34:31 AM
BOS to Johnny Cash!
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: mshray on March 26, 2010, 10:34:59 AM
BOS3 Mr Cash.

Indeed!

Annalisa must really love her some Man In Black.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: princessofcairo on March 26, 2010, 10:35:25 AM
BOS3 Mr Cash.

Indeed!

Annalisa must really love her some Man In Black.

Who can't?
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Davefish on March 26, 2010, 10:35:40 AM

1.) bower
3.) spanner
4.) strewn

Hint: the other three are all R'n'R HoF bands with very prominent guitarists.

Furhter hint: two of the above-mentioned three guitarists were in even in a recent movie together.

last chance
What's the question?
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 26, 2010, 10:36:28 AM
How many of these places have YOU been to?



"I've Been Everywhere"

I was totin' my pack along the long dusty Winnemucca road,
When along came a semi with a high an' canvas-covered load.
"If you're goin' to Winnemucca, Mack, with me you can ride."
And so I climbed into the cab and then I settled down inside.
He asked me if I'd seen a road with so much dust and sand.
And I said, "Listen, I've traveled every road in this here land!"

[Chorus:]
I've been everywhere, man.
I've been everywhere, man.
Crossed the desert's bare, man.
I've breathed the mountain air, man.
Of travel I've had my share, man.
I've been everywhere.

I've been to:
Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota,
Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota,
Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma,
Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma,
Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo,
Tocapillo, Baranquilla, and Perdilla, I'm a killer.

[Chorus]

I've been to:
Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana,
Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana,
Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa,
Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa,
Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake,
Grand Lake, Devils Lake, Crater Lake, for Pete's sake.

[Chorus]

I've been to:
Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika,
Schefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, Costa Rica,
Pittsfield, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport,
Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport,
Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina,
Pasadena, Catalina, see what I mean-a.

[Chorus]

I've been to:
Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado,
Ellisburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, Eldorado,
Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika,
Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelika,
Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City,
Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City, what a pity.

[Chorus]
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Davefish on March 26, 2010, 10:36:42 AM
BOS for Cake!  And he...TAKES IT!
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: princessofcairo on March 26, 2010, 10:36:51 AM
Woohoo for Cake!
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: mshray on March 26, 2010, 10:37:44 AM

1.) bower
3.) spanner
4.) strewn

Hint: the other three are all R'n'R HoF bands with very prominent guitarists.

Furhter hint: two of the above-mentioned three guitarists were in even in a recent movie together.

last chance

What's the question?

find each of those vocabulary words in a well-known song.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: RGMike on March 26, 2010, 10:38:25 AM
VHM Cake -- they're fun, but a tad overrated. Always seems to me they're trying too hard to be "different".
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Davefish on March 26, 2010, 10:38:48 AM

1.) bower
3.) spanner
4.) strewn

Hint: the other three are all R'n'R HoF bands with very prominent guitarists.

Furhter hint: two of the above-mentioned three guitarists were in even in a recent movie together.

last chance

What's the question?

find each of those vocabulary words in a well-known song.
3. Industrial Disease - Dire Straits
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: mshray on March 26, 2010, 10:38:48 AM
fair warning: the next scavenger hunt will include the word "assail"   ;)

BOS Cake.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: mshray on March 26, 2010, 10:39:49 AM

1.) bower
3.) spanner
4.) strewn

Hint: the other three are all R'n'R HoF bands with very prominent guitarists.

Furhter hint: two of the above-mentioned three guitarists were in even in a recent movie together.

3. Industrial Disease - Dire Straits

Yep, and that's the one not in the hint.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: princessofcairo on March 26, 2010, 10:41:35 AM
How many of these places have YOU been to?


Reno, Chicago, Buffalo, Winslow, Wichita, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Baltimore, Amarillo, Charleston, Louisiana, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Santa Fe, Little Rock, Tennessee, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Jacksonville, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Idaho, Pasadena, Pittsburgh, Colorado, Vicksburg, Nebraska, Kansas City.9
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Davefish on March 26, 2010, 10:42:13 AM

1.) bower
3.) spanner
4.) strewn

Hint: the other three are all R'n'R HoF bands with very prominent guitarists.

Furhter hint: two of the above-mentioned three guitarists were in even in a recent movie together.
3. Industrial Disease - Dire Straits

Yep, and that's the one not in the hint.
Ahh, the hint tells me the guitarists, but not the songs...

I bet the group for "bower" also used the word "hedgerow", eh?

You there, Mark?  Since it's late, I'll say the groups are Led Zeppelin and the White StripesU2, but I don't know what the songs are.

ETA: OK, I know what the songs are now.  I never would have gotten the LZ song, but I wasn't remembering that the Edge was in "It Might Get Loud" until I looked it up.  By then I'd given up.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: mshray on March 26, 2010, 10:53:59 AM
Yep, I'm here.  You understood the hint correctly, feel free to give out the songs.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: radical347 on March 26, 2010, 10:57:08 AM
How many of these places have YOU been to?

Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Wichita, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Baltimore, Boston, Charleston, Washington, Monterey, Santa Fe, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devils Lake, Jacksonville, Pittsfield, Springfield (Which one?  The Simpsons one?), Davenport, Idaho, Pasadena, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas City, Sioux City, Kansas City, Dodge City.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: urth on March 26, 2010, 10:58:16 AM
Missed the last tune due to a phone call from one of my freelance clients, but it's cool. I have heard enough Cake to last me to the rest of my days. Being as they hailed from Sacramento I saw them a lot in their nascent years, opening for everyone from Jonathan Richman to the Meat Puppets, and John McCrea was always a bit to smug for my taste, even when they were doing three sets a night in some bar. He's got his schtick down though, and gotta say they're one of the better bands to spring from Sac-burgh. Far better than Steel Breeze or Tesla (nee City Kid), up there with Bourgeois Tagg and the Deftones.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: RGMike on March 26, 2010, 10:59:57 AM
Far better than Steel Breeze or Tesla (nee City Kid), up there with Bourgeois Tagg and the Deftones.

I never knew Tesla started out as "City Kid" -- did they change because of City Boy?
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: urth on March 26, 2010, 11:04:15 AM
Far better than Steel Breeze or Tesla (nee City Kid), up there with Bourgeois Tagg and the Deftones.

I never knew Tesla started out as "City Kid" -- did they change because of City Boy?

Not sure why they changed--that happened about the time they got signed, so it may have been pressure from the record company. But they played the Oasis Ballroom for years under the old name, then suddenly they had a record out and they were Tesla. Can't say that was a bad move--City Kid is a crappy name.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Davefish on March 26, 2010, 11:09:41 AM
Yep, I'm here.  You understood the hint correctly, feel free to give out the songs.
OK, "bower" is in "Gallow's Pole", which I never woulda guessed.  And "strewn" is in "Sunday Bloody Sunday", which I probably woulda gotten given time to think about it.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 26, 2010, 11:38:09 AM
Far better than Steel Breeze or Tesla (nee City Kid), up there with Bourgeois Tagg and the Deftones.

I never knew Tesla started out as "City Kid" -- did they change because of City Boy?

Not sure why they changed--that happened about the time they got signed, so it may have been pressure from the record company. But they played the Oasis Ballroom for years under the old name, then suddenly they had a record out and they were Tesla. Can't say that was a bad move--City Kid is a crappy name.

too bad, you could do so much with "City Kid": Shitty Kid, Pity Squid, etc.

They got tired of being made fun of.  "Tesla" foils most punny wags, I'd bet.
Title: Re: 26 March 2010: will Urth be right? yep, it's 1996
Post by: RGMike on March 26, 2010, 12:21:07 PM
3/26/10  Friday!!  A short fun walk back to...1996!!

 1.  Gin Blossoms- Follow You Down
 2.  Wilco- Outtasite (Outta Mind)
 3.  No Doubt- Spiderwebs
(TV: Chris Isaak on Friends)
 4.  Chris Isaak- Think Of Tomorrow
 5.  Keb Mo'- That's Not Love
(News: OJ in Court)
 6.  R.E.M.  How The West Was Won and  Where It Got Us
 7.  Suzanne Vega- Caramel
(Movie: Happy Gilmour)
 8. Beck- Where It's At
 9. Johnny Cash- I've Been Everywhere (B.O.S!!)
(News: Al Gore making fun with his "macarena")
10. Cake- The Distance