SWING SHIFT DISK JOCKEY: …and closing things out with “Crimson and Clover” by Tommy James and the Shondells. That’s it for me for today, folks. We’ve got a special treat coming up in the next hour, Super Bowl, um, participant Cam Newton will be taking over to take your requests and give your favorite songs a spin. You want to say hello and lead us into the break, Cam?
CAM NEWTON: We’ll be back.
Cut to commercial break. When the “ON AIR” light comes on, Cam sits silently, scowling.
PRODUCER: (through earpiece) Cam, you want to say something? Maybe introduce yourself, say hello to all the listeners out there?
CAM: Nope.
PRODUCER: All right, all right, that’s fine. Maybe we just open up with some music, we’ve got Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” all queued up, just hit the button to get it started.
CAM: [sits with his arms folded and does nothing]
PRODUCER: What’s the matter? Go ahead, give it a spin, our listeners love it.
CAM: [shakes head]
PRODUCER: Aw, come on, Cam. It’s a great song! You don’t like it?
CAM: Got outplayed, bro.
PRODUCER: Well, listen, maybe you can call up something from the Starland Vocal Band, or something out of John Denver’s catalogue…
CAM: Denver didn’t do anything special.
PRODUCER: Okay, but we’ve got some serious dead air here. We’ve gotta get something rolling.
CAM: I don’t know what you want me to say.
PRODUCER: Well, you like music, don’t you?
CAM: [nods, almost imperceptibly]
PRODUCER: So the theme for today’s show is “Songs about Leaving”. Just pick something along those lines and play it.
CAM: Naw, man, I don’t think so. I’m done. [removes headphones and leaves studio]
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Welcome to 2016’s first edition of Request Line! Today’s theme, as mentioned, is “Songs about Leaving”. Pick your favorites and post a youtube link (or better yet, embed the video) in the comments. Over the weekend I’ll compile things into a playlist and be back on Monday with DFO Radio. I’ll get you started with a classic by Rush. Have a great weekend everybody!
This song makes me want to hurt people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo-KmOd3i7s
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Ray Charles, Hit the Road Jack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Tiz6INF7I
Bob Dylan, Don’t Think Twice. A very nice way to tell someone to fuck off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Y3KfJs6T0
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtuYhxRHcoM
Ween, Baby Bitch. Such a nice way to tell someone to fuck off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0n6K3Nbmew
No Doubt – Just a Girl. Seeing how far I can go without being shamed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHzOOQfhPFg&list=PLlfVBzpEUF5UZ5YN1pig-eP6L5NaAESuB
It’s Gwen Stefani. I’m pretty sure you can post videos of her all day and no one will say a word.
I know we posted some Zep earlier, but I don’t believe this came up.
John Bonham was a fucking legend.
Great, now I’m going to go practice and think about how disappointing I am compared to him.
(I feel the same way about Milton Berle)
I cannot believe no one has thrown this out there yet, it’s one of the saddest versions of this song ever. I refuse to listen to it right now or else I’ll be in tears:
Jeff Buckley. Hallelujah, live at Bearsville.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lZ4IVU0WYU
Moar 80s, bitches!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_50-gOeBilc
Leaving in the 80s, muddafukkas….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgERvAcay7g
Brad (featuring Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, and Shawn Smith of Satchel), Buttercup:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPO87id0dbo
Also relevant:
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I laughed….I’m big enough to admit it.
The Cure – Disintegration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggP5YDziMSY
/sorry to bring things down
Green Day – When I come around
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8dh9gDzmz8
The Plimsouls.
Yeah, I’m old…fuck you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTVuShP7YVY
This whole album was hockey music, picked one more but the whole thing is there if you want to choose another song
The Offspring – Come out and Play
https://youtu.be/g-BXxX1x4y8?t=1038
Magician’s Holiday by Gap Band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzoOw3HR8vE
Not my favorite song, but I’ve never thought a baseline could be so otherworldly. Robert Wilson is such a brilliant bass player, I sometimes forget how much I hate Charlie Wilson.
Julieta Venegas “Me voy”
A misunderstood and ignored woman leaves, will not cry nor say “I don’t deserve this” but MAYBE she does, but I don’t want this Me Voy. Killer accordion, video’s way lighthearted than the song.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y8rBC6GCUjg
Offspring is fucking awesome! What are you talking about?
These guys just played a free concert by the Steelstacks last summer! Hah, that was a great show too. Nice choice.
I saw them for the first time last February. They opened for Less Than Jake, and I felt it should have been the other way around.
I feel like we must have crossed paths at a Bouncing Souls or Pietasters concert at some point.
I haven’t seen either of them live, but I wouldn’t be surprised if its happened.
~150 comments on a Friday afternoon music thread. Was someone concerned about this place getting stale in the offseason?
To think Cam missed all this!
I’m sure all our employers are thrilled.
I was told it was ok to admitting liking The Offspring. Pregame music for most of my hockey games growing up
The Offspring – Nitro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taspcBxs48Q
Terra Naomi, The Vicodin Song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlWH9uICH-Q
Sad woman, begging for someone to come over, by telling them she has vicodin. Seems right up our alley.
This is sort of about leaving (well, leaving something, anyway):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7GAtZt2gyc
There is a better acoustic version of this out there, I used to have it. This one is decent-ish
Pete Townshend – Behind Blue Eyes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OrZS8wrq8k
I change my mind, this version sucks later in it. I think I have a old CD with it the other version somewhere
Kind of overplayed, but it’s still a great song. Really surprised someone didn’t take it earlier.
WBS is NAWT gonna be happy someone beat him to the punch on teh Offspring ,, smgdh
I hide the fact I like The Offspring, am I allowed to admit that here?
of course, we’ve all admitted MUCH worser things than that.
I’m a big fan, and just saw them for the first time last summer. I will say though, there’s only 3 listenable songs from their latest album…
I saw them live a few years back at the local casino. It was actually a really good show.
There’s enough Offspringy goodness for all to enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5f-2u1gX6Y
This is a little self-indulgent for me, but Eddie Hazel was a fucking genius.
https://youtu.be/JOKn33-q4Ao
It may be sacrilege, but I prefer the Watt version (J. Mascis on guitar).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im8kZDFODV4
Amazing song though, great choice.
Rolling Stones – Wild Horses (was not originally gonna be the second Stones song I posted, but youtube auto play made me change my mind, had Gimme Shelter ready to be sent)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQTHB4jM-KQ
The Sundays cover of that song is fuckin awesome.
Spot fucking on. Great cover.
Hey, MTWV, here’s some more Pearl Jam for ya:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmUP1gp6cTs
I couldn’t decide between Rolling Stones songs so you are getting 2 in a row.
Rolling Stones – Paint it Black
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4irXQhgMqg
I don’t know why, but this song gets me every time.
Southern Culture on the Skids:
never mind, no embed for me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOvRCQYaHYo
oh snap, you really is from North Cakalaky! You also remember the Sex Police?
Yep, I love that funky sound….
The Who – Baba O’Riley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2KRpRMSu4g
Lemonheads – “Confetti”
This song has like less than 25 different words; poignant shit tho.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SOMKe4uTALI
most underrated 90s band? MOST UNDERRATED 90s band! Well, 2nd to Cracker.
Is anyone else still amazed Evan Dando is still alive?
That album is solid. Even my kid loves it.
When you wrote “Cracker” I read it as “Crack” and I thought you were talking about Evan Dando.
MOAR heartrending emo:
Consistently Dumbest Lyrics:
A) Rush
B) Van Halen
C) Duran Duran
What are the 3 bands I thought were the coolest things in the world in 5th/6th grade, Alex?
I like Rush fine, but yeah, it really bugs me when people insist their lyrics are intelligent and profound just because they throw in a bunch of long words.
A modern day warrior
Mean, mean stride
Today’s Tom Sawyer
Mean, mean pride
WHAT PART OF THAT ARE YOU NOT GETTING!?!
Oh, I’m sorry, is Ordinary World not deep enough for you?
But I won’t cry for yesterday
There’s an ordinary world
Somehow I have to find
And as I try to make my way
To the ordinary world
I will learn to survive
Oh. Wait. Never mind. It’s pretty fucking stupid.
ELO – Showdown. Love this song, first from Kingpin, second from when I saw how ridiculous they look in the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mmx68VmTEo
Bill Withers – Aint no Sunshine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIdIqbv7SPo
God, I fucking love Kristian Matsson. Thank you, you miniature Swede, for your beautiful music.
Otis Redding – Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyxLaHmOaYM
Waking up for breakfast
Burning matches
Talking quietly
Breaking baubles
Throwing garbage
Drinking soda
Looking happy
Taking pictures
So completely stupid
Just go away
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEO6hYTsbns
That acrostic doesn’t spell out benghazi…
The acrostic version of that song is GRATE!!
Another band I have undeniable love for. Also one of the best live bands ever.
FWIW I’ve heard they were dicks to people who worked their shows
Wait until Peter King finds out about this!
I’d rig the code so every video posted linked to “That Smell” by Skynyrd.
Counting Crows, Goodnight Elisabeth:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z63qm7MZHMA
Dre and Snoop:
Franz Ferdinand – “You’re the Reason I’m Leaving”. That whole album is desert island worthy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZSsYD74sMk
Partial to this one, reminds me of listening to AM radio on Sunday mornings in the mountains of NC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4RZmixKprE
“This video is not available in your country”. Makes me sick in a wonderful, wonderful way.
Alberta Cross, Low Man:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK3gn_RX8Bc
This band is from my hometown. Been going for over 20 yrs. Saw them last night, not like way back in the day but man was it a polite concert.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2oskidhW-8
This is interesting and hell. I like it.
Me too. It’s pretty fucking cool.
Just so happens Propagandhi is touring right now.
I have spammed quite a bit of music in the past. I think I never went Pearl Jam. I apologize
Pearl Jam – Better Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbpUfWz-rlc