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Title: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: RGMike on March 13, 2012, 07:19:52 PM
so we're getting Pie songs. Amereican Pie, Cherry Pie... Oy.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Here'sToYa! on March 13, 2012, 08:27:27 PM
so we're getting Pie songs. Amereican Pie, Cherry Pie... Oy.

That's like a Connected 10-pack, without a strong topic or the freedom to choose interesting songs. Awesome.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on March 13, 2012, 08:42:52 PM
so we're getting Pie songs. Amereican Pie, Cherry Pie... Oy.

That's like a Connected 10-pack, without a strong topic or the freedom to choose interesting songs. Awesome.

I do hope this is the time Warrant's "Cherry Pie" makes an appearance. Not betting on it.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: RGMike on March 13, 2012, 08:50:40 PM
so we're getting Pie songs. Amereican Pie, Cherry Pie... Oy.

That's like a Connected 10-pack, without a strong topic or the freedom to choose interesting songs. Awesome.

I do hope this is the time Warrant's "Cherry Pie" makes an appearance. Not betting on it.

I'm thinking it will -- how many "Pie" songs are there, anyway?  I'm predicting Dean Martin, "That's Amore" (when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie...) which AL has played in a Valentine's set.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on March 13, 2012, 09:12:49 PM
so we're getting Pie songs. Amereican Pie, Cherry Pie... Oy.

That's like a Connected 10-pack, without a strong topic or the freedom to choose interesting songs. Awesome.

I do hope this is the time Warrant's "Cherry Pie" makes an appearance. Not betting on it.

I'm thinking it will -- how many "Pie" songs are there, anyway?  I'm predicting Dean Martin, "That's Amore" (when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie...) which AL has played in a Valentine's set.

She also seemed to indicate 'sweet' songs would be played, which opens it up a bit.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: RGMike on March 13, 2012, 09:30:23 PM
So, does this mean we won't get a St Patrick's set on Friday?
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: urth on March 14, 2012, 01:07:48 AM
So, does this mean we won't get a St Patrick's set on Friday?

If we do, I'll be shocked. This one will be the fourth theme set in a month (Valentines Day, Movie Monday and the Grammy Songs of the (Leap) Years set) so it would appear that DC is getting over his aversion to them, but two in one week would be too much to hope for.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: RGMike on March 14, 2012, 09:59:37 AM
Busy day @ work -- listening but not posting for the next hour or 2 unless something totally gobsmacking gets played.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 14, 2012, 10:04:13 AM
it must be noted that Pi Day originated at the Exploratorium, here in SF!  *giggle!*

 
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on March 14, 2012, 10:09:18 AM
Give me a piece of that "Custard Pie"!

BOS LZ.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Davefish on March 14, 2012, 10:09:42 AM
BOS for the mighty Zep! I don't actually know this song. But it rocks harder than anything we've heard in quite some time.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on March 14, 2012, 10:12:41 AM
BOS for the mighty Zep! I don't actually know this song. But it rocks harder than anything we've heard in quite some time.

"Custard Pie".  From Physical Graffiti.  Side one, track one.

Not that I'm overly familiar with the album...
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 14, 2012, 10:14:01 AM
Give me a piece of that "Custard Pie"!

BOS LZ.

It's nice to wash down Paul McCartney's old-timey Honey Pie Rudee Vallee-style vocalizing with some Custard Pie.

I'm sure an ATBB..?
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on March 14, 2012, 10:14:03 AM
BOS2, Sade.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Davefish on March 14, 2012, 10:14:28 AM
BOS for the mighty Zep! I don't actually know this song. But it rocks harder than anything we've heard in quite some time.

"Custard Pie".  From Physical Graffiti.  Side one, track one.

Not that I'm overly familiar with the album...
No, of course not  ;)

Was that a Twin Peaks clip? He mentioned the Lady with the Log, but the voices didn't sound familiar. Funny clip, in any case.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on March 14, 2012, 10:16:25 AM
BOS2, Sade.

Sweetest Taboo?
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Davefish on March 14, 2012, 10:18:53 AM
BOS2, Sade.

Sweetest Taboo?
There's no shame in pie!
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 14, 2012, 10:19:42 AM
BOS for the mighty Zep! I don't actually know this song. But it rocks harder than anything we've heard in quite some time.

"Custard Pie".  From Physical Graffiti.  Side one, track one.

Not that I'm overly familiar with the album...
No, of course not  ;)

Was that a Twin Peaks clip? He mentioned the Lady with the Log, but the voices didn't sound familiar. Funny clip, in any case.

mos def 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Eh7CJamGE

Gordon was played by David Lynch himself:

Shelly: Um, um, do you want pie with your coffee?
Gordon: Good Lord, I can hear you perfectly. This is like some sort of miracle. A...a phenomenon.
Log Lady: What's wrong with miracles?
Gordon: WHAT'S THAT?
Log Lady: This cherry pie is a miracle.
Gordon: WOULD YOU PLEASE ASK THE LADY WITH THE LOG TO SPEAK UP.
Shelly: Um, the pie, she was talking about the cherry pie.
Gordon: I heard you again. I heard you again.
Shelly: Would you like some pie?
Gordon: MASSIVE, MASSIVE QUANTITIES AND A GLASS OF WATER, SWEETHEART. MY SOCKS ARE ON FIRE.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: RGMike on March 14, 2012, 10:21:17 AM
uber-BOSes LZ & Sade -- and this clip from the sweet movie Waitress with Andy Griffith is wonderful.

VHM Ray Charles but WOS JT.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Davefish on March 14, 2012, 10:22:45 AM
uber-BOSes LZ & Sade -- and this clip from the sweet movie Waitress with Andy Griffith is wonderful.

VHM Ray Charles but WOS JT.
Haha, I like James. Do you suppose this is the TOP horns horning in on those two?
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: RGMike on March 14, 2012, 10:26:07 AM
I *love* Jay & the Techniques but sadly this is not the orig version of "A P PP" -- it's one of those re-recorded-for-another-label things.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on March 14, 2012, 10:27:18 AM
BOS 3, "American Pi" (so sue me).

Pretty cool little parody seque, too.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: RGMike on March 14, 2012, 10:27:39 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! uber-LN "American Pi, er, Pie"
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Davefish on March 14, 2012, 10:29:49 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! uber-LN "American Pi, er, Pie"
AL could make up for it by including Eugene Levy quoting from the movie of the same name.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 14, 2012, 10:30:30 AM
BOS 3, "American Pi" (so sue me).

Pretty cool little parody seque, too.

that clip was funny. AL shoulda played the whole thing: the song that never ends...

...doorstep...
...more step...
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on March 14, 2012, 10:30:43 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! uber-LN "American Pi, er, Pie"

At least it's not the Madonna version.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: RGMike on March 14, 2012, 10:36:26 AM
BOS3 Dean-o -- as predicted.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on March 14, 2012, 10:37:40 AM
I could do without Dino this morning.  Actually, not Dino per se, but "Amore". 
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on March 14, 2012, 10:39:40 AM
And here's your "Cherry Pie", BOS4 (just this once). 
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Davefish on March 14, 2012, 10:39:46 AM
Eek, what's with the TP clip again? Short-term memory problem, AL?
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: RGMike on March 14, 2012, 10:39:50 AM
I could do without Dino this morning.  Actually, not Dino per se, but "Amore".

it's an Italian-grandma thing.

WOS2 Warrant -- yes, I know its beloved by some.  ::)
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Big Fingers McGee on March 14, 2012, 10:40:52 AM
I could do without Dino this morning.  Actually, not Dino per se, but "Amore".

it's an Italian-grandma thing.

WOS2 Warrant -- yes, I know its beloved by some.  ::)

As Rod said, once in a blue moon, particularly this one, is appropiate.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Lightnin' Rod on March 14, 2012, 10:42:13 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! uber-LN "American Pi, er, Pie"

I'm giving it special dispensation today.  I feel that every classic track should have an occasional entry point into a 10@10.  Just don't make it a habit.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 14, 2012, 10:43:10 AM
WOS2 Warrant -- yes, I know its beloved by some.  ::)

yeah, it's pretty wretched.  It might be something I liked if I was a young teen when it was current.

"Swing it!" 

.. But it def belongs here.  I liked this set. 
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: RGMike on March 14, 2012, 10:46:13 AM
Overall, A for effort -- we need more of these AL-goes-all-out theme sets.

I even liked the Family Guy bit -- much as I hate the show, I appreciate McFarland's love of over-the-top absurd musical numbers.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: urth on March 14, 2012, 11:02:29 AM
Just a little disappointed that my Golden Smog suggestion (Pecan Pie) didn't get any love--I'd thought the Jeff Tweedy connection might have given it enough recognition to get some traction, but alas not.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: radical347 on March 14, 2012, 11:12:24 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! uber-LN "American Pi, er, Pie"

At least it's not the Madonna version.

I would have preferred that one.  :-X
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: RGMike on March 14, 2012, 11:24:13 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! uber-LN "American Pi, er, Pie"

At least it's not the Madonna version.

I would have preferred that one.  :-X

it's certainly... shorter  ;)

Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: radical347 on March 14, 2012, 12:32:20 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! uber-LN "American Pi, er, Pie"

At least it's not the Madonna version.

I would have preferred that one.  :-X

it's certainly... shorter  ;)

Which is the predominant reason.  ;D
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: urth on March 14, 2012, 07:01:32 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! uber-LN "American Pi, er, Pie"

At least it's not the Madonna version.

I would have preferred that one.  :-X

it's certainly... shorter  ;)

Which is the predominant reason.  ;D

I dunno, man. Shorter definitely, but infinitely more painful to listen to. Which is saying something.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 14, 2012, 08:12:37 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! uber-LN "American Pi, er, Pie"

At least it's not the Madonna version.

I would have preferred that one.  :-X

it's certainly... shorter  ;)

Which is the predominant reason.  ;D

I dunno, man. Shorter definitely, but infinitely more painful to listen to. Which is saying something.

yeah, it had to be Don McLean's original epic, and not Madge's pallid karaoke version.  I never cared much for it, but now I dig American Pie and its imagery and language which I don't think I will ever decipher.

I do recall this time in college (I went to a Catholic university for a while), this frat-boy cover band did American Pie, and SOOO many people were all "Whoo-hoo!" when they sang the line "The three men I admire most, The Father, Son and The Holy Ghost."  I was like "OMFG" (no pun intended).
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: sundaygal on March 14, 2012, 08:44:07 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! uber-LN "American Pi, er, Pie"

At least it's not the Madonna version.

I would have preferred that one.  :-X

it's certainly... shorter  ;)

Which is the predominant reason.  ;D

I dunno, man. Shorter definitely, but infinitely more painful to listen to. Which is saying something.

yeah, it had to be Don McLean's original epic, and not Mage's pallid karaoke version.  I never cared much for it, but now I dig American Pie and its imagery and language which I don't think I will ever decipher.

I do recall this time in college (I went to a Catholic university for a while), this frat-boy cover band did American Pie, and SOOO many people were all "Whoo-hoo!" when they sang the line "The three men I admire most, The Father, Son and The Holy Ghost."  I was like "OMFG" (no pun intended).

I used to detest this song with a passion, but have grown to tolerate it recently.  Same goes for "Margaritaville", which I used to associate with Union Street douchebaggery. 
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: ggould on March 14, 2012, 09:12:30 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! uber-LN "American Pi, er, Pie"

At least it's not the Madonna version.

I would have preferred that one.  :-X
Ack! [makes the sign of the cross with his fingers!]
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Wayback on March 14, 2012, 10:03:33 PM
03/14/12 - Wednesday! It's 3.14... Happy Pi Day !!
 1. The Family Guy - The Pie Song
 2. The Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
 3. The Beatles - Honey Pie
(Movie: Waitress- Jenna (Keri Russell) brings home made pie for her doctor)
 4. Led Zeppelin - Custard Pie
(TV: Twin Peaks- Chief Cole (David Lynch) loves that cherry pie & the lady serving it)
 5. Sade - Cherry Pie (B.O.S-Tie!)
(Move: Waitress- Old Joe (Andy Griffith) describes Jenna's Special Strawberry Chocolate Oasis pie)
 6. Ray Charles w/ James Taylor - Sweet Potato Pie
( Movie: Waitress- Peachy Keen Tarts)
 7. Jay & the Techniques - Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie
( American Pi spoof song)
 8. Don McLean - American Pie (B.O.S.-Tie)
 9. Dean Martin - That's Amore
( TV: Twin Peaks- David Lynch "massive quantities of that cherry pie & a glass of water,Sweetheart! my socks are on fire!")
10. Warrant - Cherry Pie
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: ggould on March 14, 2012, 10:39:32 PM
WOS2 Warrant -- yes, I know its beloved by some.  ::)

yeah, it's pretty wretched.  It might be something I liked if I was a young teen when it was current.

"Swing it!" 

.. But it def belongs here.  I liked this set.
wretched excess, wretched boredom, wretched guitar, ugh!
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Nate on March 16, 2012, 12:05:31 PM
Overall fun set, but boy do I hate "American Pie". Pseudo-intellectual symbolism, singalong chorus repeated way too many times, boring chord progression, uncomfortable rhyming. Ugh!
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: sundaygal on March 16, 2012, 02:18:03 PM
Overall fun set, but boy do I hate "American Pie". Pseudo-intellectual symbolism, singalong chorus repeated way too many times, boring chord progression, uncomfortable rhyming. Ugh!

TANC:  Some kid requested this as their goodbye song at preschool today.  "Whiskey and rye...day that I die".  Grrrrreat. 
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 16, 2012, 02:43:17 PM
Overall fun set, but boy do I hate "American Pie". Pseudo-intellectual symbolism, singalong chorus repeated way too many times, boring chord progression, uncomfortable rhyming. Ugh!

TANC:  Some kid requested this as their goodbye song at preschool today.  "Whiskey and rye...day that I die".  Grrrrreat.

that's nothing... what about "The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost?"       
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Nate on March 17, 2012, 01:01:41 AM
For your reading enjoyment:

http://understandingamericanpie.com/

In addition to all I've said before, this song is emblematic of Boomer navel-gazing. Yeah, everything was so much better in the 50's. We just don't understand how cool music was then. I'm pretty tired of hearing that, or anyone who focuses too much on the past.

I like to envision sappy, nostalgic Don in his Chevy on the levee when...

A CATACLYSM OF POUNDING ZEP GUITARS AND HARMONICA BLASTS THROUGH THE DIRT WALL, DROWNING HIM IMMEDIATELY.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_the_Levee_Breaks

Imagine that Don's whining came out just as a groundswell was building just out of his sight. He just couldn't see it because he was looking back.
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: RGMike on March 17, 2012, 09:42:00 AM
For your reading enjoyment:

http://understandingamericanpie.com/

In addition to all I've said before, this song is emblematic of Boomer navel-gazing. Yeah, everything was so much better in the 50's. We just don't understand how cool music was then. I'm pretty tired of hearing that, or anyone who focuses too much on the past.

I like to envision sappy, nostalgic Don in his Chevy on the levee when...

A CATACLYSM OF POUNDING ZEP GUITARS AND HARMONICA BLASTS THROUGH THE DIRT WALL, DROWNING HIM IMMEDIATELY.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_the_Levee_Breaks

Imagine that Don's whining came out just as a groundswell was building just out of his sight. He just couldn't see it because he was looking back.

dude, EVERYBODY thinks the music of their youth was awesome. But seriously, the song is about lost innocence, using the history of rock (which was only 15 years old at that point) as the conduit for that. McLean was 26 when he wrote the song; the idea of "Boomer navel gazing" barely existed yet. And the lyric is actually quite critical of youth culture: "we coulda had peace and love but we fucked it up".
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: Tinka Cat on March 17, 2012, 09:55:42 AM
For your reading enjoyment:

http://understandingamericanpie.com/

In addition to all I've said before, this song is emblematic of Boomer navel-gazing. Yeah, everything was so much better in the 50's. We just don't understand how cool music was then. I'm pretty tired of hearing that, or anyone who focuses too much on the past.

I like to envision sappy, nostalgic Don in his Chevy on the levee when...

A CATACLYSM OF POUNDING ZEP GUITARS AND HARMONICA BLASTS THROUGH THE DIRT WALL, DROWNING HIM IMMEDIATELY.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_the_Levee_Breaks

Imagine that Don's whining came out just as a groundswell was building just out of his sight. He just couldn't see it because he was looking back.

Don McLean does have a whiny tone.  I'm sure more than a few have wanted to smash him with a Les Paul.   I remember in sixth grade our teach played his song 'Vincent' for the class, saying it was really awesome, beautiful, deep, etc.  We were all Wha..?  this is boring.  our teacher was obviously a hippie trying to indoctrinate us into an awareness of art appreciation or love or something. Bastard!

anyway, the link.  interesting stuff.  I just read through what each verse is supposed to mean, per the web site author.  Don McLean wrote a personal song that became a huge hit, that's about all I know or care about it.  When I hear it on the radio, I don't run to turn it off like I used to, but I don't want to be accused of navel gazing.  (I do enough off that over less interesting stuff.)  I had heard it was about Buddy Holly, et al, dying, but never listened too closely to the rest.  I like pop, I like a lot of crappy music, and often they are the same thing.  That time in college I mentioned, when all the frat boys and sorority girls were cheering the lyrics "...the three men I admire most: the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost,"  I was thinking two things: 1. goddam, you guys are REALLY Catholic; and 2. How the hell did you learn all the words to this oldie?   Maybe one of those frat boys wrote that site.

However, I would like to answer the web site author and posit MY own interpretation of one specific passage. Mr. McLean mentions "forward pass" in Verse 5.  Few people know that the verse originally alluded to, in version one,  a "double-reverse," and then later to a "flea-flicker." However, the NFL, in collusion with General Motors, had traction with certain government operatives that pressured the music publishing company to change those lyrics because they feared a backlash from the ghost of recently-departed Vincent Lombardi (which I shall explain further when I create my own web site  byebyemissamericanLIE.info).  McLean folded under that threat, but still wanted the album cover to show a red white and blue MIDDLE FINGER.   Under further threat (deportation to Canada), McLean caved completely and we have the supposed "classic" that has been fooling American white people for years.   
Title: Re: 14 March 2012: it's... 3.14 -- Pi Day
Post by: ggould on March 17, 2012, 08:23:36 PM
For your reading enjoyment:

http://understandingamericanpie.com/

In addition to all I've said before, this song is emblematic of Boomer navel-gazing. Yeah, everything was so much better in the 50's. We just don't understand how cool music was then. I'm pretty tired of hearing that, or anyone who focuses too much on the past.
You may be right, but just because you're tired of hearing something, that doesn't prove it's true or not true.