I think I'll try to make the conceptual leap from more cowbell to all cowbell and pick 27 category-appropriate songs featuring cowbell. I may need to cover multiple categories with the same recording, but I'll give it a shot... a whack. A big clanging whack.
Kaylee: Can I? Zoe: Sure. He's out, though. Kaylee: He did this for me, once.
'Safe'
Buffista Music III: The Search for Bach
There's a lady plays her fav'rite records/On the jukebox ev'ry day/All day long she plays the same old songs/And she believes the things that they say/She sings along with all the saddest songs/And she believes the stories are real/She lets the music dictate the way that she feels.
joe boucher - Feb 26, 2006 9:51:20 am PST #2375 of 10003
I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve. - John Prine
lisah - Feb 26, 2006 11:25:31 am PST #2376 of 10003
Punishingly Intricate
"Hey Ladies" is the AWESOME cowbell song! Cowbell I'm not so worried about. I'm sure I have something.
My concern with the Lost in the Grooves category is that I really don't know what has been overlooked and what hasn't. (Not that I think people will be judge-y about what I pick. I just don't want to get it wrong!)
Michele T. - Feb 26, 2006 6:14:47 pm PST #2377 of 10003
with a gleam in my eye, and an almost airtight alibi
Well, "Lost in the Grooves" is the name of Hec's second book, about a certain framework of albums and songs. So it's kind of directed at him.
As the person who suggested the category, I can say with great certainty that it was NOT directed at him. It was directed at the approximately one-third of the people in the round robin who contributed to the book -- one of whom was Hec, obviously -- and those who might have wanted to but didn't, or who just might think the idea of the book was a cool one. I wouldn't suggest any category that was just about one person.
It was in no way meant as a quiz, a test, or something someone could "get wrong." Honestly.
tina f. - Feb 26, 2006 6:43:32 pm PST #2378 of 10003
Very nice job picking categories, Corwood!
And no time to procrastinate for me. I'm excited to use this as a way to look busy when I should be working this week. Excellent.
Hayden - Feb 26, 2006 9:00:07 pm PST #2379 of 10003
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Thanks, Tina!
Yeah, I think the Lost In The Grooves category means "you people need to listen to this RIGHT NOW," not anything to do with Rock Snobbery. Can everyone live with that definition? There's no need to go check Bob Christgau's buying guide to get an idea about rock canon or anything. It's way more subjective.
Also, with the cowbell link in place, are y'all alright with that?
I guess what I'm trying to say is that the more I think about it, the more I'm disinclined to change things. But, on the other hand, I don't want anyone to drop out.
Sean K - Feb 26, 2006 9:29:19 pm PST #2380 of 10003
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I'm good with everything. The yea-sayers talked me into it. (I was always good with the cowbell category)
lisah - Feb 27, 2006 5:03:04 am PST #2381 of 10003
Punishingly Intricate
Oh yeah, I'm fine with everything! It will just make me think and/or bullshit harder!
Hayden - Feb 27, 2006 5:31:01 am PST #2382 of 10003
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Allllllllright! Hello, Cleveland!
lisah - Feb 27, 2006 5:33:50 am PST #2383 of 10003
Punishingly Intricate
I need to write lyrics for a song we're supposed to play THIS WEDNESDAY but instead I'm obsessing over my picks for the mix. Darn you all!
Hayden - Feb 27, 2006 5:37:52 am PST #2384 of 10003
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Write a song about making a mix. Worked for Thurston Moore.