Prof. Anger’s Top 101 (mix tape rules) Countdown, #95?
Question by Prof. Anger: Prof. Anger’s Top 101 (mix tape rules) Countdown, #95?
Hi Everybody,
So, just to recap. This is a top 101 that I put together and will be counting down via songs of the day. Mix tape rules simply means that I limited myself to one song per band. I felt this added dynamic made for a better list in many ways, aside from making the project of creating it that much more rewarding and fun.
So far we’ve had:
101. The Violent Femmes – Add It Up
100. Unkle (feat. Thom Yorke) – Rabbit in Your Headlights
99. The Tyde – Henry VIII
98. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Runnin Down a Dream
97. They Might Be Giants – Road Movie To Berlin
96. The Stranglers – Golden Brown
I will say that #95 is a unique situation. I actually discovered it as the opening credits song to a sitcom and I just loved the tune (don’t worry, as much as I absolutely love it I haven’t set out The Cosby Show Theme, Circa Season 2 for you). It’s also kind of a unique choice for me in it’s overall sound, but I just love the lyrics and the way that the vibe and sound of the song just support it. It’s just a song that makes me feel really good. One of those “can’t help but smile and bob my head” tunes. Turns out I’ve checked out a few more of their tunes and I’m just not really into it, but I really thought they caught lightning in a bottle. Thank you Drew Carey (also, gotta say, I dig Cleveland Rocks too. Hats off to their music coordinator).
The Vogues – 5 O’Clock World
So, what did you think? Comments?
Any big plans for the weekend?
BMQ: What’s your favorite song about getting off work?
Thanks a lot for listening and checking in. Happy Friday.
(RE #94: I have really fond memories of my dad spinning this 1 hit wonder tune back in the 80s. I’m not really sure what else to say without giving it away. Quads and cliffs.)
Oh yeah, I also thought it was a particularly neat coincidence that this song fell on a Friday. Such a great Friday tune.
Thanks Leech. Have a good weekend man.
Hi Shades,
I know. I noticed a couple days ago that it would fall on a Friday and that made me really happy. I also forgot how cool that opening sequence was until I watched it this morning. I totally forgot about it somehow and kind of had this “oh yeah” moment. Great sequence.
Thanks a lot Shades.
Hi TL.
I know what you mean about the Drew Carey show, although it seemed like the show kind of fell off the rails in the later years. I love the first hand-full of seasons. I mean they just had such great chemistry and so many great characters. I’ve actually been thinking all day that I’ve got to add some to the Netflix cue.
You also nailed my favorite getting off work tune. That song is totally good.
Happy Friday man.
Buzz Beer, Oh snap! I forgot all about that. It’s funny, I used to watch it in syndication somewhat religiously back around 2000, 2001 or 2002, but I haven’t seen a single episode in about 5 years or so. I really need to rent a couple disks. That show was great.
Hi Radio.
Well, I think the thing that is going to make it interesting is that it’s purely based on my opinion. I didn’t try to think outside of myself at all (and many of the omissions will certainly prove that).
I hope that it’s intersting at the very least. I honestly am not sure how in all this will play out, but I think it’s a good list that if nothing else, comes from a specific perspective. I’m actually looking forward to any backlash. I think it’ll be fun.
Thanks man.
Best answer:
Answer by the Leech
please consider the Sanford and Son theme, while you’re at it
later, prof.
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