The recording studio at KDFO looks much as we’d remember it from the before-time. There is no evidence of the PRODUCER’s long descent into quarantine madness, or of DJ 3000’s current frustration at the growing stalemate of the war in Ukraine. The PRODUCER is seated in front of the sound console, punching buttons and adjusting dials much as we’ve seen him do in the past.
DJ 3000: I HAVEN’T SEEN YOU LOOK THIS EXCITED ABOUT A GUEST HOST SINCE ANDY REID DROPPED BY.
PRODUCER: I was such a fool, thinking that he’d be bringing enough barbecue for everyone. But I’ve set my expectations nice and low for today. All I need for him to do is show up.
DJ 3000: YOU DON’T CARE IF HE’S SOBER?
PRODUCER: It’d be nice but it’s not a deal-breaker.
— [DOOR FLIES OPEN] —
JOHNNY MANZIEL: Hi guys!
PRODUCER: Wow, right on time! Welcome, welcome! So glad you could make it.
JOHNNY MANZIEL: Hey, it’s my pleasure. I’m so honored you guys chose me to be your first guest of the summer.
PRODUCER: Go ahead into the booth and we’ll get you set up.
JOHNNY MANZIEL heads into the recording booth and adjusts the seat and his microphone while the PRODUCER fidgets with some of the soundboard controls.
PRODUCER: [punches the talkback button] Sorry the Alliance for American Football couldn’t survive – where are you playing these days?
DJ 3000: I PUT IT IN THE RESEARCH PACKAGE THAT HE’S PART OF A LEAGUE CALLED “FAN CONTROLLED FOOTBALL”.
PRODUCER: [releases the talkback button] I know, I saw it, I’m just making conversation.
JOHNNY MANZIEL: I’m helping out a friend who’s getting another league off the ground. Off the record, though, this is only temporary – I’m going to be leaving football behind for good.
PRODUCER: Is that so? What’s next?
JOHNNY MANZIEL: I’ve got something lined up in a field where none of the issues in my past will pose problems for me going forward. Where some of them will even be seen as virtues, and the ones that aren’t will be seen as areas where I’ve exhibited personal growth.
PRODUCER: Politics?
JOHNNY MANZIEL: [touches nose]
PRODUCER: Oh, fun. We’re going to need to come up with a new nickname for you.
DJ 3000: JOHNNY POLITICS!
PRODUCER: Johnny Government?
DJ 3000: JOHNNY OUTRAGE FACTORY!
PRODUCER: How about “Johnny Law”?
DJ 3000: OOH, I LIKE IT.
JOHNNY MANZIEL: Actually, I was thinking of taking things a little more seriously and just going by “John” moving forward. Which brings me to my proposed topic for Request Line: songs by or about Johns.
PRODUCER: We already had a Request Line hosted by Bob Kraft.
DJ 3000: [displays link]
JOHNNY MANZIEL: No, no, I meant songs about guys named John. Or Johnny.
PRODUCER: Oh! Well that should be interesting. Got something to start us off with?
JOHNNY MANZIEL: I sure do. It’s a song about an artist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN8u1KC1HSU
Today’s theme is: Johns. We’re looking for songs about guys named John or Johnny. Since Jack is a nickname for John, that’s okay too. Post links as “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6raNd0n_5p!k35 and they should embed in the comments after you refresh. The clue for last week’s puzzle song was “Pink Vega” which referred to Suzanne Vega and her song “Left of Center” from the Pretty in Pink soundtrack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj_YIpkNFww
oh man, DonT will love this’un
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bytig-oavY
UPDATE: I pulled the bit about “by” since it seems like we’ve got plenty to work with just titles that include John, Johnny, or Jack.
Is the feminine version of Jack allowed? Actually don’t care as I love this song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xuW-aI-haw
I think it should be allowed. (biased, as I also love this song. Especially that keening guitar sound)
Yes indeed!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0XoGQ8glwM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4zZGf3Nuc8
I really did not have that many songs with Jack or John or Johnny in the title, last one I have:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xxugNQUtpE
One of the songs that Billy thinks is overdone! Source: Billy via Padre Weaselo
Yes, the other is Piano Man.
I’m convinced that nobody actually likes St. Vincent’s music, they just like the *idea* of her as an artist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idllxjHbX7w
GOD BLESS YOU for putting this into words FOAR me.
Also, it’s cool that she gets all the babes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsZPy9PegiI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpC20NKCTJ4
TRUE NORTH CAKALAKY STORY! They sold out like every show they done for 20+ years in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. Is crack for the local college kids.
Yep, have seen them many times with the first being at The Brewery, I miss that place.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52cQeFBU2Kw
DOUBLE SHOT!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zRYMmNtGK8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO7sWO6ePl4
Did not see this one yet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icyPFsIcAV0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkFMJ4-ai1I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr9ZA8VK04w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQaIMRxIbfw
Huh… I thought his son’s name was Sue…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG5b5L_l5Mk
Great guitar/bass work in this song (FYC’s best imo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H5Se-9XAVE&ab_channel=TheBestMusicOttanta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vomD3EDRNs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5hFMy4pTrs
btw, this song is about candy based sexual innuendo, not shitty pizza.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bumF2HKCto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKKRs-0DfR4
Kind of shocked this is still available:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAjhHbtZyQU
TRUE HIPPO STORY! Me ded pappy’s name was John, and Bruce Springsteen was one of two musical acts he enjoyed. And I forgot the second one.
prolly gg allin
DOUBLE BOSS SHOT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK2l94VDFkU&ab_channel=BruceSpringsteen-Topic
Jack is a nickname we’re counting? Yoink!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXUJMaYzh6U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmSa7IHouKo
YYYYYEEEEEEHHHHAAAAWWWWWWW!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zkkdj4OXCY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZZngTkp54I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlWwA5x-P9k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MeoD7mmb2I
Christ you know it ain’t easy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-1OgNqBkVE&ab_channel=TheBeatlesVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajvk1CFIM1M
One of my favourite musicbands:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rIguM71LQI
Self-double shot, Hippo will NAWT let Two Broke Tits ruin this song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp3YDzkoejE
See Johnny Thunder sitting on his motorbike
Riding along the highway
Rock and Roll songs from the nineteen-fifties
Buzzing around in his brain…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgpFSwCMQEw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1W6U1RCYLt4
You know, I would never have said I was a fan of Placebo, but I seem to quite enjoy every single song of theirs that I hear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4GM2HjePUY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dftEL1PhFjE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ukE3jwmOcA
Really really good cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmJ6e06eYcM&ab_channel=EdwinHerder
I just want to say that the featured song is fucking fantastic. One of my favorite James songs ever.
Mine too. I prefer the live version to the studio one because I love the buildup at the end.
They played the hell out of it at the Greek Theater too.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=22THbJc39ss
“Dulshaw”
What’d you say Bob?
“I say, DULL SHAW”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Xn9YOKPcQ&ab_channel=BobDylanVEVO
One for you, RTD…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiBsrHTybYM
Hmmm…what could “Brandon Spikes” be referring to?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbGEjpokbME
Originally it was going to be “Stallworth” but he didn’t actually run.
Can’t leave this sitting in the green room. I just can’t. It’s too good.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lrygAv93Ick
I owned this CD!
One of my favorite album closers ever.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nOK7ownE3Hg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofWRrU1V7Yk
Lemmy Johnny
Not a Deadhead by any stretch, but this is always welcome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSIajKGHZRk&ab_channel=LongStrangeTrip710
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yA9WhYnsD_4
LET’S GET WEIRD DOUBLE SHOT!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NdnuGDt04es
Are ya good play football this year John?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74dvJVwGA6Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDAu5L8nHw0
SHANTY DOUBLE SHOT!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCtn6igpgP4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAKMWuK2x8s
Request via the Dr. Mrs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1wLTJf_WtU
Here’s a fun cover that’s been “rasta-fied by 10%”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGLMcrWrS8
The song that inspired this topic. It was first recorded by the Go Go’s – serendipitous that I had it on the docket the same week as the Rock Queens edition.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=457N1m4oUZw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG8RCsAEhBw
Ciao tutti