Request Line: I’m Outta Here with Cam Newton

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]

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!

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Cuntler

This song makes me want to hurt people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo-KmOd3i7s

BrettFavresColonoscopy

ಠ_ಠ

Cuntler

Ray Charles, Hit the Road Jack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Tiz6INF7I

Cuntler

Bob Dylan, Don’t Think Twice. A very nice way to tell someone to fuck off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Y3KfJs6T0

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh
Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

WARNING: YOU WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO LISTEN TO THIS THREAD ON OFFICIAL NFL HEADPHONES ONLY.

http://123pcsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/bose_nfl.jpg

Cuntler

Ween, Baby Bitch. Such a nice way to tell someone to fuck off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0n6K3Nbmew

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

No Doubt – Just a Girl. Seeing how far I can go without being shamed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHzOOQfhPFg&list=PLlfVBzpEUF5UZ5YN1pig-eP6L5NaAESuB

entropy

It’s Gwen Stefani. I’m pretty sure you can post videos of her all day and no one will say a word.

The Maestro

I know we posted some Zep earlier, but I don’t believe this came up.

John Bonham was a fucking legend.

BrettFavresColonoscopy

Great, now I’m going to go practice and think about how disappointing I am compared to him.

BrettFavresColonoscopy

(I feel the same way about Milton Berle)

entropy

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

theeWeeBabySeamus
theeWeeBabySeamus

Leaving in the 80s, muddafukkas….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgERvAcay7g

entropy

Brad (featuring Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, and Shawn Smith of Satchel), Buttercup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPO87id0dbo

ThePirateSloth
theeWeeBabySeamus

I laughed….I’m big enough to admit it.

ThePirateSloth

The Cure – Disintegration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggP5YDziMSY

/sorry to bring things down

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

Green Day – When I come around

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8dh9gDzmz8

theeWeeBabySeamus

The Plimsouls.
Yeah, I’m old…fuck you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTVuShP7YVY

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

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

Defensive Back Mike Wallace

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.

Don T

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?

Low Commander of the Super Soldiers

entropy

These guys just played a free concert by the Steelstacks last summer! Hah, that was a great show too. Nice choice.

Low Commander of the Super Soldiers

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.

Low Commander of the Super Soldiers

I haven’t seen either of them live, but I wouldn’t be surprised if its happened.

entropy

~150 comments on a Friday afternoon music thread. Was someone concerned about this place getting stale in the offseason?

BrettFavresColonoscopy

I’m sure all our employers are thrilled.

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

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

entropy

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.

entropy

This is sort of about leaving (well, leaving something, anyway):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7GAtZt2gyc

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

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

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

I change my mind, this version sucks later in it. I think I have a old CD with it the other version somewhere

Low Commander of the Super Soldiers

Kind of overplayed, but it’s still a great song. Really surprised someone didn’t take it earlier.

King Hippo

WBS is NAWT gonna be happy someone beat him to the punch on teh Offspring ,, smgdh

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

I hide the fact I like The Offspring, am I allowed to admit that here?

King Hippo

of course, we’ve all admitted MUCH worser things than that.

Low Commander of the Super Soldiers

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…

entropy

I saw them live a few years back at the local casino. It was actually a really good show.

theeWeeBabySeamus

There’s enough Offspringy goodness for all to enjoy.

Kungjitsu

This is a little self-indulgent for me, but Eddie Hazel was a fucking genius.

https://youtu.be/JOKn33-q4Ao

HopFrog

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.

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

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

entropy

The Sundays cover of that song is fuckin awesome.

The Maestro

Spot fucking on. Great cover.

entropy

Hey, MTWV, here’s some more Pearl Jam for ya:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmUP1gp6cTs

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

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

Low Commander of the Super Soldiers

I don’t know why, but this song gets me every time.

ArmedandHammered

Southern Culture on the Skids:

ArmedandHammered

never mind, no embed for me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOvRCQYaHYo

King Hippo

oh snap, you really is from North Cakalaky! You also remember the Sex Police?

ArmedandHammered

Yep, I love that funky sound….

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

The Who – Baba O’Riley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2KRpRMSu4g

Don T

Lemonheads – “Confetti”
This song has like less than 25 different words; poignant shit tho.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SOMKe4uTALI

King Hippo

most underrated 90s band? MOST UNDERRATED 90s band! Well, 2nd to Cracker.

entropy

Is anyone else still amazed Evan Dando is still alive?

Don T

That album is solid. Even my kid loves it.

King Hippo

MOAR heartrending emo:

Kungjitsu

Consistently Dumbest Lyrics:

A) Rush
B) Van Halen
C) Duran Duran

King Hippo

What are the 3 bands I thought were the coolest things in the world in 5th/6th grade, Alex?

Kungjitsu

A modern day warrior
Mean, mean stride
Today’s Tom Sawyer
Mean, mean pride

WHAT PART OF THAT ARE YOU NOT GETTING!?!

entropy

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.

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

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

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

Bill Withers – Aint no Sunshine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIdIqbv7SPo

The Maestro

God, I fucking love Kristian Matsson. Thank you, you miniature Swede, for your beautiful music.

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

Otis Redding – Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyxLaHmOaYM

Don T

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

BrettFavresColonoscopy

That acrostic doesn’t spell out benghazi…

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

The acrostic version of that song is GRATE!!

laserguru

Another band I have undeniable love for. Also one of the best live bands ever.

BrettFavresColonoscopy

FWIW I’ve heard they were dicks to people who worked their shows

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

Wait until Peter King finds out about this!

entropy

Counting Crows, Goodnight Elisabeth:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z63qm7MZHMA

laserguru

Dre and Snoop:

Don T

Franz Ferdinand – “You’re the Reason I’m Leaving”. That whole album is desert island worthy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZSsYD74sMk

ArmedandHammered

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

Don T

“This video is not available in your country”. Makes me sick in a wonderful, wonderful way.

entropy
litre_cola

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

entropy

This is interesting and hell. I like it.

litre_cola

Just so happens Propagandhi is touring right now.

Marc Trestmans Windowless Van

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