Lyrically Speaking - 1/22/24

[littlebeast13]

Let's get this year's LSWE kicked off with our very first edition of Sesame Street Monday! I chose a letter of the alphabet at random, and the number 22 means that the key letter for this game will be good old V. Not the worst choice, but are there really a lot of V songs and artists out there? I already know the answer to that question, because in the December 2004 LS I ran, I did a game of nothing but one-word V titles!

The way this will work (and every other Monday game as well) is the odd numbered songs have V titles, and the even numbered songs have V artists. Articles (a/an/the) are ignored, and we use the last names of solo artists. Pretty simple, right?

As I've done in the past, I'll leave the first game open an extra day, so this one will close at some point on Wednesday morning. But don't get caught napping since there'll be no extensions like I've done in the past (see the friggin' rules)....

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist....

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you copy/paste the lyrics, leave the bolded word in #4 bolded to prevent an Internal Server Error


1. Can't seem to get my mind off of you
Back here at home, there's nothin' to do

2. Trading my time for the pay I get (up!)
Living on money that I ain't made yet (up!)
Gotta keep goin' gotta make my way (up!)
But I live for the end of the day (up!)

3. And now we meet in an abandoned studio
We hear the playback and it seems so long ago
And you remember the jingles used to go

4. Don't wanna discuss it
Think it's time for a change
You may get disgusted
Start thinkin' that I'm strange

5. Well it was all of sixty-five years ago
When the world was the street where she lived
And a young man sailed on a ship in the sea

6. Have you seen her, so fine and pretty?
Fooled me with her style and ease
And I feel her from across the room
Yes, it's love in the third degree

7. I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead, long live the king

8. I've got your picture, I've got your picture
I'd like a million of ya over myself
I want a doctor to take your picture
So I can look at you from inside as well

9. A goddess on a mountain top
Was burning like a silver flame

10. I got no fare to ride a train
I'm nearly drownin' in the pouring rain

11. Sitting on a pebble by the river playing guitar
Wondering if we're really ever gonna get that far

12. You packed in the morning, I
Stared out the window and I
Struggled for something to say


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist where either one begins with the letter V (2 point bonus if BOTH title and artist begin with the letter V).

Image Bonus: This image bonus is sponsored by the letter V.

[jarnon]

Hooray! Let’s get this started …

Spoiler

9. Venus, Bananarama

Kroxquo Bonus: Roses Are Red, Bobby Vinton

Image Bonus:

[PanicinDetroit]

Monday

1. Can't seem to get my mind off of you
Back here at home, there's nothin' to do
VACATION - THE GOGOS

2. Trading my time for the pay I get (up!)
Living on money that I ain't made yet (up!)
Gotta keep goin' gotta make my way (up!)
But I live for the end of the day (up!)

3. And now we meet in an abandoned studio
We hear the playback and it seems so long ago
And you remember the jingles used to go
VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR - THE BUGGLES

4. Don't wanna discuss it
Think it's time for a change
You may get disgusted
Start thinkin' that I'm strange
DOMINO - VAN MORRISON

5. Well it was all of sixty-five years ago
When the world was the street where she lived
And a young man sailed on a ship in the sea
VERONICA - ELVIS COSTELLO

6. Have you seen her, so fine and pretty?
Fooled me with her style and ease
And I feel her from across the room
Yes, it's love in the third degree
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY - VAN HALEN

7. I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead, long live the king
VIVA LA VIDA - COLDPLAY

8. I've got your picture, I've got your picture
I'd like a million of ya over myself
I want a doctor to take your picture
So I can look at you from inside as well
TURNING JAPANESE - THE VAPORS

9. A goddess on a mountain top
Was burning like a silver flame
VENUS - SHOCKING BLUE

10. I got no fare to ride a train
I'm nearly drownin' in the pouring rain

11. Sitting on a pebble by the river playing guitar
Wondering if we're really ever gonna get that far

12. You packed in the morning, I
Stared out the window and I
Struggled for something to say
JUST WHEN I NEEDED YOU MOST - RANDY VANWARMER


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist where either one begins with the letter V (2 point bonus if BOTH title and artist begin with the letter V).
VELCRO FLY - VV TOP

Image Bonus: This image bonus is sponsored by the letter V.

[BackInTex]

Spoiler

9. A goddess on a mountain top
Was burning like a silver flame

Venus - Shocking Blue


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist where either one begins with the letter V (2 point bonus if BOTH title and artist begin with the letter V).

Blue Velvet - Bobbie Vinton

That no cheating rule is a killer.


Image Bonus: This image bonus is sponsored by the letter V.

[kroxquo]

Spoiler

Let's get this year's LSWE kicked off with our very first edition of Sesame Street Monday! I chose a letter of the alphabet at random, and the number 22 means that the key letter for this game will be good old V. Not the worst choice, but are there really a lot of V songs and artists out there? I already know the answer to that question, because in the December 2004 LS I ran, I did a game of nothing but one-word V titles!

The way this will work (and every other Monday game as well) is the odd numbered songs have V titles, and the even numbered songs have V artists. Articles (a/an/the) are ignored, and we use the last names of solo artists. Pretty simple, right?

As I've done in the past, I'll leave the first game open an extra day, so this one will close at some point on Wednesday morning. But don't get caught napping since there'll be no extensions like I've done in the past (see the friggin' rules)....

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist....

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you copy/paste the lyrics, leave the bolded word in #4 bolded to prevent an Internal Server Error


1. Can't seem to get my mind off of you
Back here at home, there's nothin' to do

2. Trading my time for the pay I get (up!)
Living on money that I ain't made yet (up!)
Gotta keep goin' gotta make my way (up!)
But I live for the end of the day (up!)

Van Halen

3. And now we meet in an abandoned studio
We hear the playback and it seems so long ago
And you remember the jingles used to go

Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles

4. Don't wanna discuss it
Think it's time for a change
You may get disgusted
Start thinkin' that I'm strange

Domino - Van Morrison

5. Well it was all of sixty-five years ago
When the world was the street where she lived
And a young man sailed on a ship in the sea

6. Have you seen her, so fine and pretty?
Fooled me with her style and ease
And I feel her from across the room
Yes, it's love in the third degree

7. I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead, long live the king

La Vida something or other - Coldplay

8. I've got your picture, I've got your picture
I'd like a million of ya over myself
I want a doctor to take your picture
So I can look at you from inside as well

9. A goddess on a mountain top
Was burning like a silver flame

Venus - Shocking Blue or Bananarama

10. I got no fare to ride a train
I'm nearly drownin' in the pouring rain

Hitching a Ride - Vanity Fair

11. Sitting on a pebble by the river playing guitar
Wondering if we're really ever gonna get that far

Valotte - Julian Lennon

12. You packed in the morning, I
Stared out the window and I
Struggled for something to say

Frankie Valli


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist where either one begins with the letter V (2 point bonus if BOTH title and artist begin with the letter V).

Voulez Vous - ABBA

Image Bonus: This image bonus is sponsored by the letter V.

[mikehardware]

Spoiler

3. Video Killed the Radio Star - Buggles?

9. Venus - Bananarama

11. Sitting on a pebble by the river playing guitar

A song written by someone with the world's smallest backside.


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist where either one begins with the letter V (2 point bonus if BOTH title and artist begin with the letter V).
Veracruz - Warren Zevon

Image Bonus: This image bonus is sponsored by the letter V.

[franktangredi]

Spoiler

2. Five O'Clock World/The Vogues

3. Video Killed the Radio Star/The Buggles

5. Veronica/Elvis Costello

6. Dance the Night Away/Van Halen

7. Viva La Vida/Coldplay

8. Turning Japanese/The Vapors

9. Venus/Shocking Blue

10. Hitchin' a Ride/Vanity Fare

11.Valotte/Julian Lennon

12. Just When I Needed You Most/Randy Van Warmer

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist where either one begins with the letter V (2 point bonus if BOTH title and artist begin with the letter V).

Ventura Highway/America

Image Bonus: This image bonus is sponsored by the letter V.

[Beebs52]

Spoiler

. Can't seem to get my mind off of you
Back here at home, there's nothin' to do
Vasectomy
2. Trading my time for the pay I get (up!)
Living on money that I ain't made yet (up!)
Gotta keep goin' gotta make my way (up!)
But I live for the end of the day (up!)
Vivek whatsis

3. And now we meet in an abandoned studio
We hear the playback and it seems so long ago
And you remember the jingles used to go
Vivisection

4. Don't wanna discuss it
Think it's time for a change
You may get disgusted
Start thinkin' that I'm strange
Vacuum Man

5. Well it was all of sixty-five years ago
When the world was the street where she lived
And a young man sailed on a ship in the sea
Valium Squirrel

6. Have you seen her, so fine and pretty?
Fooled me with her style and ease
And I feel her from across the room
Yes, it's love in the third degree
Vanilla Ice

7. I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead, long live the king
Vole Uprising

8. I've got your picture, I've got your picture
I'd like a million of ya over myself
I want a doctor to take your picture
So I can look at you from inside as well
Very Ed Gein
9. A goddess on a mountain top
Was burning like a silver flame
Volcanos and such

10. I got no fare to ride a train
I'm nearly drownin' in the pouring rain
Voo Hoo

11. Sitting on a pebble by the river playing guitar
Wondering if we're really ever gonna get that far
Vat da hell

12. You packed in the morning, I
Stared out the window and I
Struggled for something to say
Very hungover


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist where either one begins with the letter V (2 point bonus if BOTH title and artist begin with the letter V).

Image Bonus: This image bonus is sponsored by the letter V.

[Vandal]

Spoiler

1. Vacation - Go Gos
6. Dance the Night Away - Van Halen
8.Turning Japanese - The Vapors
9. Venus - Shocking Blue
11. Valotte - Julian Lennon


Kroxquo Bonus:

Valley Girl – Frank Vappa and Moon Vappa (worth a shot)


Image Bonus:

[Hotseat Or Bust!]

Spoiler

6.) Dance The Night Away - Van Halen, 7.) Viva La Vida - Coldplay, 8.) Turning Japanese - The Vapors, 9.) Venus - , 12.) Just When I Needed You Most - . Krox Bonus:
Velvet Goldmine - David Bowie.

[mrkelley23]

V-day

Let's get this year's LSWE kicked off with our very first edition of Sesame Street Monday! I chose a letter of the alphabet at random, and the number 22 means that the key letter for this game will be good old V. Not the worst choice, but are there really a lot of V songs and artists out there? I already know the answer to that question, because in the December 2004 LS I ran, I did a game of nothing but one-word V titles!

The way this will work (and every other Monday game as well) is the odd numbered songs have V titles, and the even numbered songs have V artists. Articles (a/an/the) are ignored, and we use the last names of solo artists. Pretty simple, right?

As I've done in the past, I'll leave the first game open an extra day, so this one will close at some point on Wednesday morning. But don't get caught napping since there'll be no extensions like I've done in the past (see the friggin' rules)....

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist....

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you copy/paste the lyrics, leave the bolded word in #4 bolded to prevent an Internal Server Error


1. Can't seem to get my mind off of you
Back here at home, there's nothin' to do

Vacation -- The Go-Gos

2. Trading my time for the pay I get (up!)
Living on money that I ain't made yet (up!)
Gotta keep goin' gotta make my way (up!)
But I live for the end of the day (up!)

Five O'clock World -- The Vogues

3. And now we meet in an abandoned studio
We hear the playback and it seems so long ago
And you remember the jingles used to go

Video Killed the Radio Star -- The Buggles

4. Don't wanna discuss it
Think it's time for a change
You may get disgusted
Start thinkin' that I'm strange

Hm. Maybe Jimmie Vaughn?

5. Well it was all of sixty-five years ago
When the world was the street where she lived
And a young man sailed on a ship in the sea

Veronica -- Elvis Costello

6. Have you seen her, so fine and pretty?
Fooled me with her style and ease
And I feel her from across the room
Yes, it's love in the third degree

Dance the Night Away -- Van Halen

7. I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead, long live the king

Viva la Vida -- Coldplay

8. I've got your picture, I've got your picture
I'd like a million of ya over myself
I want a doctor to take your picture
So I can look at you from inside as well

Turning Japanese -- The Vapors

9. A goddess on a mountain top
Was burning like a silver flame

Venus -- Shocking Blue

10. I got no fare to ride a train
I'm nearly drownin' in the pouring rain

11. Sitting on a pebble by the river playing guitar
Wondering if we're really ever gonna get that far

Valotte -- Julian Lennon

12. You packed in the morning, I
Stared out the window and I
Struggled for something to say

Just When I Needed you Most -- Randy Vanwarmer


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist where either one begins with the letter V (2 point bonus if BOTH title and artist begin with the letter V).

Viva Las Vegas -- Elvis Presley

Image Bonus: This image bonus is sponsored by the letter V.

[ShamelessWeasel]

Spoiler

1. Vacation - The Go Gos
2. Five o'clock world - the Vogues
3. Video killed the Radio Start - The Buggles
4. Domino - Van Morrison
5. Veronica - Elvis Costello
6. Dance the Night Away - Van Halen
7. nope
8. Turning Japanese - the Vapors
9. Venus - Bananarama
10. nope
11. nope
12. nope


Kroxquo Bonus: Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve

Image Bonus:

[Earl the Squirrel]

Thanks for the heads up!

Spoiler

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1. Can't seem to get my mind off of you
Back here at home, there's nothin' to do

Vacation - The Go-Gos

2. Trading my time for the pay I get (up!)
Living on money that I ain't made yet (up!)
Gotta keep goin' gotta make my way (up!)
But I live for the end of the day (up!)

Five O'Clock World - Vogues

3. And now we meet in an abandoned studio
We hear the playback and it seems so long ago
And you remember the jingles used to go

Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles

4. Don't wanna discuss it
Think it's time for a change
You may get disgusted
Start thinkin' that I'm strange

Domino - Van Morrison

5. Well it was all of sixty-five years ago
When the world was the street where she lived
And a young man sailed on a ship in the sea

Veronica - Elvis Costello

Didn't even bother to consider this as my krox, as I would have bet all the things that it would be in here.

6. Have you seen her, so fine and pretty?
Fooled me with her style and ease
And I feel her from across the room
Yes, it's love in the third degree

Dance the Night Away - Van Halen

7. I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead, long live the king

Viva La Vida - Coldplay

So much for Violet Hill...

8. I've got your picture, I've got your picture
I'd like a million of ya over myself
I want a doctor to take your picture
So I can look at you from inside as well

Turning Japanese - The Vapours

9. A goddess on a mountain top
Was burning like a silver flame

Venus - Shocking Blue

Bananarama? Sacrilege!!

10. I got no fare to ride a train
I'm nearly drownin' in the pouring rain

Hitching a Ride - Vanity Fare

Not sure I would have gotten this without knowing the band would be the V

11. Sitting on a pebble by the river playing guitar
Wondering if we're really ever gonna get that far

Valotte - Julian Lennon

Hey, Jules...

12. You packed in the morning, I
Stared out the window and I
Struggled for something to say

Just When I Needed You Most - Randy VanWarmer

Warmer? Wormer? All I know is that my angsty little teenage heart bled for this song. I still have the 45 somewhere...


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist where either one begins with the letter V (2 point bonus if BOTH title and artist begin with the letter V).

Bomb Iran - Vince Vance and the Valiants

Going for the extra point, I really tried to make myself believe that Bobby Vinton did a cover of Volare, but I think I was confusing it with Una Paloma Blanca. So I'll go for the triple threat instead.
Also, five'll get you ten that Hottie went for Velvet Goldmine!

Image Bonus: This image bonus is sponsored by the letter V.



Earl's siblings (yes, they are littermates!) Von and Violet. Violet passed last May a month after turning seven. #fuckcancer

[mellytu74]

Spoiler

1. Can't seem to get my mind off of you
Back here at home, there's nothin' to do

VACATION - THE GO-GOS

2. Trading my time for the pay I get (up!)
Living on money that I ain't made yet (up!)
Gotta keep goin' gotta make my way (up!)
But I live for the end of the day (up!)

FIVE O'CLOCK WORLD - THE VOGUES

3. And now we meet in an abandoned studio
We hear the playback and it seems so long ago
And you remember the jingles used to go

VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR - THE BUGGLES

4. Don't wanna discuss it
Think it's time for a change
You may get disgusted
Start thinkin' that I'm strange

DOMINO - VAN MORRISON

5. Well it was all of sixty-five years ago
When the world was the street where she lived
And a young man sailed on a ship in the sea

VERONICA - ELVIS COSTELLO

7. I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead, long live the king

VIVA LA VIDA - COLDPLAY

9. A goddess on a mountain top
Was burning like a silver flame

VENUS - SHOCKING BLUE

10. I got no fare to ride a train
I'm nearly drownin' in the pouring rain

HITCHING A RIDE - VANITY FAIR


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist where either one begins with the letter V (2 point bonus if BOTH title and artist begin with the letter V).

VOLARE - DEAN MARTIN

Image Bonus: This image bonus is sponsored by the letter V.

How about a little culture from GeorgiaO'Keefe?

[littlebeast13]

1. Can't seem to get my mind off of you
Back here at home, there's nothin' to do
Vacation - Go Go's

2. Trading my time for the pay I get (up!)
Living on money that I ain't made yet (up!)
Gotta keep goin' gotta make my way (up!)
But I live for the end of the day (up!)
Five O'Clock World - The Vogues

3. And now we meet in an abandoned studio
We hear the playback and it seems so long ago
And you remember the jingles used to go
Video Killed the Radio Star - Buggles

4. Don't wanna discuss it
Think it's time for a change
You may get disgusted
Start thinkin' that I'm strange
Domino - Van Morrison (I just now realized I violated my own rule by including this song, so that's Justin Bieber Points for me....)

5. Well it was all of sixty-five years ago
When the world was the street where she lived
And a young man sailed on a ship in the sea
Veronica - Elvis Costello (Earl will be pleased to know that this song was actually a last minute replacement for another song I needed for a future game. I didn't want to use Veronica because it was too obvious. And I also avoided Steve Winwood....)

6. Have you seen her, so fine and pretty?
Fooled me with her style and ease
And I feel her from across the room
Yes, it's love in the third degree
Dance the Night Away - Van Halen

7. I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead, long live the king
Viva La Vida - Coldplay

8. I've got your picture, I've got your picture
I'd like a million of ya over myself
I want a doctor to take your picture
So I can look at you from inside as well
Turning Japanese - The Vapours (One of the rare instances where the extraneous U is alright in Amurrican English spelling...)

9. A goddess on a mountain top
Was burning like a silver flame
Venus - BANANARAMA and that Dutch group....

10. I got no fare to ride a train
I'm nearly drownin' in the pouring rain
Hitchin' A Ride - Vanity Fare

11. Sitting on a pebble by the river playing guitar
Wondering if we're really ever gonna get that far
Valotte - Julian Lennon

12. You packed in the morning, I
Stared out the window and I
Struggled for something to say
Just When I Needed You Most - Randy Vanwarmer


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist where either one begins with the letter V (2 point bonus if BOTH title and artist begin with the letter V).

Nobody came up with a double-V, which didn't surprise me. For the record, since it will likely come into play in future letter games, I won't include any doubles in the game to keep valid Kroxes alive for you all...

Image Bonus: This image bonus is sponsored by the letter V.

How can you top Vamoose, Vagina and Vinatieri? With Velocipede, that's how! It helps that one of the recent Uncle John's Bathroom Readers I plowed through had a multi-part history of the bicycle. Anyway, Mikehardware gets the first Image Bonus Bonus of the 2024 LSWE! Someone won big in Vegas (V-word!) on that bet....

[littlebeast13]

JJC Points:


jarnon gets a JJC point for what I thought at first was Sinead O'Connor...

Panic gets 2 JJC points for VV Top and Vlad the Impotent...

BiT gets 2 JJC points for the Vamoose bus...

Krox gets 3 JJC points for the V TV series, which I was hoping someone would include. I remember my Mom really being into that stupid show when all I cared about was Knight Rider and the A Team...

mikeh gets 3 JJC points for Julian Lennon's backside and for the old school wheels...

frank gets a JJC point for Queen Vicki, who I never knew was a bit pudgy...

Beebs gets a supermax for the interesting V words, though it was Very Ed Gein that clinched it...

Vandal gets 2 JJC points for VERY mediocre competition...

mrk gets a JJC point for not including Sinead O'Connor...

Weasel gets 3 JJC points for When Vajayjays Attack...

Earl gets 3 JJC points for kitties, reading Hottie' mind, and for a song I always thought was a joke thrown together by some local morning DJ's back in the day. I had no idea it was a real thing!

melly gets a JJC point for culture...


Points:

jarnon 9+1
Panic 25+2
BiT 9+2
Krox 18+3
mikeh 11+3+5
frank 27+1
Beebs 0+5
Vandal 17+2
Hottie 10
mrk 27+1
Weasel 23+3
Earl 31+3
melly 23+1