Last week’s Friday 10 — well, really the Friday 10 from two weeks ago — has had its answers posted! And, of course, you can also hear the answers in this handy YouTube playlist of all 11 songs (including the super extra secret bonus point). Eight out of ten songs were identified, with John and Frodis Caper tied at three songs each and Fred chiming in with two.
One of the songs listed was from one of my favorite nerdy rock bands, Tears for Fears — one of the best bands to ever be formed by a duo who met in the same primal scream therapy class. It has a very 1980’s video, with one of my favorite Literal Video Versions ever.
Let’s get back to identifying lyrics, right? I’m going to hit shuffle on my music player, and post 10 lyrics that come up. You then get in the comments and identify the artist and the song!
The rules beyond that are simple. 1 — don’t search for the lyrics, answer from memory. 2 — You have to get somewhat close to the song title. 3 — You can get full credit for identifying a cover version, but I have to be able to find that cover.
- Seems like things are gettin’ so bad that you can smell it
But whose shoes would you be in? Wake up, it’s time to respect the Nubian
3rd Bass, “No Master Plan No Master Race” 📺
Identified by JohnShe said that living with me was bringing her down, yeah
The Beatles, “Ticket to Ride” 📺
Identified by John- I used to be a little boy so old in my shoes
- It’s hard to make the things I did undone, a lesson I’ve learned too well for sure
The night is my companion and solitude my guide
Sarah McLachlan, “Possession” 📺
Identified by JohnYou walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht
Carly Simon, “You’re So Vain” 📺
Identified by JohnI’ll hit the ceiling, or else I’ll tear up this town
Kenny Loggins, “Footloose” 📺
Identified by Frodis Caper- Arrogance, but not conceit — as a man, he is complete
- The whole world hinges on your swings, your secret life of indiscreet discretions
#2 lives in my head as “No master plan, no master race” which is probably not the title but maybe it’s in there somewhere. 3rd Bass, but not a base for sliding.
#3 is Ticket to Ride, Beatles
#6 Possession, Sarah McLachlan
#7 You’re So Vain, Carly Simon
You did, in fact, get the title of #2 spot on. As well as 3, 6, & 7.
8. Footloose – Kenny Loggins