Desert Island Song Draft - Alphabet thievery afoot - Thievery abounds, XTC and Queen popular. Starting Round 25. Chaos coming (1 Viewer)

[Ilov80s]

There would have been more stealing if there had been more participants. There was enough Q, X and Z for everyone who made it to 26 rounds, but that may not have been the case if we had 5+ more people.

My strategy was to pick Q, X and Z artists that nobody else would probably want.

I picked Warren Zevon. I thought someone would steal him for sure.

I was happy with The Zombies but when it was stolen, I would have taken Zevon if not for the availability of Hans Zimmer.

Hans Zimmer is always available.

I’ll keep that in mind if ever produce a movie.

 

[rockaction]

Hans Zimmer is always available.

I'm left in misery
Girl I love is across the sea
I'm all alone
Without a home
I'm a lonely boy...

 

[rockaction]

As far as steals go, I didn't know that once we picked the letter we couldn't steal. That would have helped me understand the game a little better and I wouldn't have drafted "X" and the others so quickly into the game.

Actually, what am I saying? I took Big Star out the gate (but I had been listening to them for several days!).

 

[Ilov80s]

My thoughts on steals: I think the 2 steal per drafter was fine, but maybe you could increase the cap on how many a person could be stolen from. With people getting frozen so quickly, it took lots of good groups off the market early.

For scarcity, I’d consider being stricter on the artists availability with duets or various band iterations. If Queen is taken, they then can’t be taken with David Bowie or the Muppets, or whoever. If Elvis Costello and the XYZs is taken, all other Elvis Costello iterations are off the board. (I’m fine if it’s completely different bands like Pearl Jam / Temple of the Dog or STP / Velvet Revolver)

I’m not complaining though. This was a fun change of pace. If all things were kept the same, I’d probably use my steals earlier before things got locked up or before I drafted other options.

I agree on the artists thing and think more stealing would have been ok though I think it was wise to be conservative about it the first time through. It’s a format we could do again with perhaps a 50 States draft or Songs that start with, etc

 

[zamboni]

There would have been more stealing if there had been more participants. There was enough Q, X and Z for everyone who made it to 26 rounds, but that may not have been the case if we had 5+ more people.

My strategy was to pick Q, X and Z artists that nobody else would probably want.

I picked Warren Zevon. I thought someone would steal him for sure.

I might have if I’d gotten desperate for Z. But I drafted Zebra in round 2 and no one cared.

I thought about stealing Zebra but was able to pivot elsewhere. Plus I’ve drafted them more than a few times over the years.

 

[Eephus]

27.Bonus - The Smiths - Rusholme Ruffians​

Andy Rourke (17 January 1964 – 19 May 2023)

Any number of songs by morbid Moz could have fit my theme but I went instead with the first Smiths bassline that came to mind. It may not be his best but the bass carries the song.

Rusholme Ruffians (2011 Remaster)

Provided to YouTube by WM UKRusholme Ruffians (2011 Remaster) · The SmithsMeat Is Murder℗ 1985 Warner Music UK Ltd.Bass Guitar: Andy RourkeRemastering Engi...

www.youtube.com

 

[Eephus]

Here's my playlist preserved for posterity. I can't imagine ever wanting to listen to it again but who knows.

Half Dead Mess - FFA Alphabet Draft 5/23

Half Dead Mess - FFA Alphabet Draft 5/23 · Playlist · 28 songs

open.spotify.com

 

[Eephus]

Thanks JML and everybody.

 

[otb_lifer]

As far as steals go, I didn't know that once we picked the letter we couldn't steal. That would have helped me understand the game a little better and I wouldn't have drafted "X" and the others so quickly into the game.

this, bolded ^

my initial pick of ? and the Mysterians were being "clever" with 'Q' i suppose, but were a dumb arse strategy to put out in the first rd, what with the scarcity.

that shoulda been the easiest steal of the gig, but nobody poached ...

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

As far as steals go, I didn't know that once we picked the letter we couldn't steal. That would have helped me understand the game a little better and I wouldn't have drafted "X" and the others so quickly into the game.

this, bolded ^

my initial pick of ? and the Mysterians were being "clever" with 'Q' i suppose, but were a dumb arse strategy to put out in the first rd, what with the scarcity.

that shoulda been the easiest steal of the gig, but nobody poached ...

it was at the top of my "Q" list if I didn't get Queens of the Stone Age

good move - cause I would have grabbed it

 

[Don Quixote]

I had too many fantasy football drafts this month to join in, but, as a spectator, just wanted to say had fun following along. Some new to me stuff that will need to give a listen to.

 

[PIK95]

I didn't feel the need to steal based on needed letters, there were plenty to chose from. I just stold my favorite bands. Ten more drafters and four steals instead of two would have made for more action imo.

 

[Hov34]

Bonus: 27.P

Prince - 17 Days

 

[tuffnutt]

RD 27 Bonus-Elton John- My Father's Gun

 

[krista4]

RD 27 Bonus-Elton John- My Father's Gun

Elton getting two #27s!

 

[Eephus]

RD 27 Bonus-Elton John- My Father's Gun

Elton getting two #27s!

One for E and one for J

 

[otb_lifer]

As far as steals go, I didn't know that once we picked the letter we couldn't steal. That would have helped me understand the game a little better and I wouldn't have drafted "X" and the others so quickly into the game.

this, bolded ^

my initial pick of ? and the Mysterians were being "clever" with 'Q' i suppose, but were a dumb arse strategy to put out in the first rd, what with the scarcity.

that shoulda been the easiest steal of the gig, but nobody poached ...

it was at the top of my "Q" list if I didn't get Queens of the Stone Age

good move - cause I would have grabbed it

right ... but i put it out there as the second overall pick of the draft, leaving it exposed for the better part of 26 rds ... my "strategy" were horrendous.

but i'm a better player for it, so i got that going for me, at least.

 

[PIK95]

So is this finally over?

 

[zamboni]

So is this finally over?

reaction

 

[northern exposure]

So is this finally over?

If so, can I post my picks?

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

So is this finally over?

So is this finally over?

If so, can I post my picks?

Yes and Yes

 

[northern exposure]

Here we go.
I realized I don't know how to rename links, so bear with me.

A. Animal Logic - There's A Spy (In The House Of Love)

Animal Logic - There's A Spy (In The House Of Love)

Promo video from the first Animal Logic albumDeborah Holland - vocalsStanley Clarke - bassStewart Copeland - drums

youtu.be

When I discovered this band, I started to appreciate Stewart Copeland's drumming much more than I did with The Police. I listened to The Police with different ears after that.

B. Badfinger - Baby Blue

Badfinger - Baby blue

youtu.be

I discovered Badfinger later than the British Invasion bands. Love the band and their tragic story. I renewed my love for vinyl in the last 4 years and finding original pressings of their albums was a challenge with a great payoff.
Lots of "B" acts to choose from. I almost went with Buzzcocks - Why Can't I Touch It https://youtu.be/L1G0jl0Vc64
when a recent Ted Lasso episode featured the song and reminded me how much I listened to them back in the day.

C. My friends would bet a lot of money that my pick here would be Crowded House. Most of the time they'd be right.
This time I make a different choice.
Charlyn Marie "Chan" Marshall. Cat Power was originally the name of her first band, but has become her stage name as a solo artist.
Cat Power (I'm going to count it as a "C" choice) - I Think Of Angels

I Think Of Angels

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupI Think Of Angels · Cat PowerFlag Dayâ 2020 Domino Recording CompanyReleased on: 2021-08-20Associated Performer,...

youtu.be

Amazing voice.
“I Think of Angels” was composed by KK and performed in collaboration with his sister, Ellen Kristjánsdóttir. The song pays tribute to the siblings’ late sister, Inger, who died in a car crash in America in 1992. “I Think of Angels” was officially released in 1995 on the album Gleðifólkið. The song is often performed at funerals in Iceland.

D. The Darkness - One Way Ticket (To Hell And Back)

The Darkness - One Way Ticket (Official Music Video)

Watch the official music video for The Darkness 'One Way Ticket' from the album One Way Ticket to Hell... and BackSubscribe to the Rhino Channel! https://Rhi...

youtu.be

This song is just....fun.
The lead singer, Justin Hawkins, has a great YouTube channel entitled ‘Justin Hawkins Rides Again’.

 

[northern exposure]

I'm using Post #4 in this thread as my guide to what artists have already been claimed. If I'm wrong, I'm sure someone will point it out to me.

E. Walter Egan - Magnet & Steel

Walter Egan - Magnet and Steel

Music video by Walter Egan performing Magnet and Steel. (C) 1978 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainmenthttp://vevo.ly/WAm4Gg

youtu.be

I didn't realize until recently that Lindsey Buckingham was a Producer on this record.

F. Flesh For Lulu - I Go Crazy

Flesh For Lulu - I Go Crazy

Check out the Top of the Pops playlist here ➤ https://bit.ly/2F8np11Working from home alternative classics ➤ https://bit.ly/3aOLq7HA single featured in the J...

youtu.be

I first heard the song on the soundtrack to the John Hughes movie "Some Kind Of Wonderful". I was hooked and bought their albums.

G. Garbage- Only Happy When It Rains

Garbage - Only Happy When It Rains

Music video by Garbage performing Only Happy When It Rains © 1996 Almo Sounds

youtu.be

Shirley Manson, Butch Vig. I'm sold.

H. Havana 3 a.m. - Reach The Rock

Havana 3AM - Reach The Rock

First album video

youtu.be

Paul Simonon after The Clash.

I. Jason Isbell - Elephant

Jason Isbell — "Elephant" [Live @ SiriusXM] | Outlaw Country

Sign Up for a Free SiriusXM Trial: https://siriusxm.us/ytTrialOutlaw Country is the destination for rockin country, renegades, rebels, rabble rousers and rog...

youtu.be

If I read the rules correctly (and all the back and forth debates) his work with The 400 Unit has been claimed. But, the album "Southeastern" should be in play because it is credited to Jason Isbell. This is an amazing song that gets me every time.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

At this point I don’t think anyone is going to scream at you for rulebreaking unless you try to take the Beatles or something like that.

 

[northern exposure]

At this point I don’t think anyone is going to scream at you for rulebreaking unless you try to take the Beatles or something like that.

I appreciate being indulged and making my picks. I still want to respect JML's rules. Guess I'll just avoid Queen and XTC.

 

[zamboni]

At this point I don’t think anyone is going to scream at you for rulebreaking unless you try to take the Beatles or something like that.

New here?

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

At this point I don’t think anyone is going to scream at you for rulebreaking unless you try to take the Beatles or something like that.

I appreciate being indulged and making my picks. I still want to respect JML's rules. Guess I'll just avoid Queen and XTC.

Queen is MINE! MINE, i say.

 

[northern exposure]

At this point I don’t think anyone is going to scream at you for rulebreaking unless you try to take the Beatles or something like that.

I appreciate being indulged and making my picks. I still want to respect JML's rules. Guess I'll just avoid Queen and XTC.

Queen is MINE! MINE, i say.

Queen with Adam Lambert?

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

At this point I don’t think anyone is going to scream at you for rulebreaking unless you try to take the Beatles or something like that.

I appreciate being indulged and making my picks. I still want to respect JML's rules. Guess I'll just avoid Queen and XTC.

Queen is MINE! MINE, i say.

Queen with Adam Lambert?

Nope.

Keep the Bad Man from my group.

(I have no idea what the answer is.)

 

[northern exposure]

At this point I don’t think anyone is going to scream at you for rulebreaking unless you try to take the Beatles or something like that.

I appreciate being indulged and making my picks. I still want to respect JML's rules. Guess I'll just avoid Queen and XTC.

Queen is MINE! MINE, i say.

Queen with Adam Lambert?

Nope.

Keep the Bad Man from my group.

(I have no idea what the answer is.)

No problem. I have a different artist for Q anyway.

 

[northern exposure]

More picks, but I was scolded by the Canadian government for not having enough Canadian content in my picks. This should rectify it.

J- JAHKOY - No Regrets

JAHKOY - No Regrets (Audio)

Music video by JAHKOY performing No Regrets. (C) 2016 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.http://vevo.ly/0OWNbU

youtu.be

Canadian R&B artist Jahkoy Palmer. Talented young guy.

K- Michael Kiwanuka- Cold Little Heart

Michael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart

Listen to the Mercury Prize winning album ’KIWANUKA' now: https://michaelkiwanuka.lnk.to/KiwanukaIDMichael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart (Official Video)Dire...

youtu.be

Not Canadian, he's British. Great song though.

L- lovelytheband- Broken

lovelytheband - broken (official video)

"broken" by lovelythebandListen to lovelytheband: https://Lovelytheband.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the official YouTube channel of lovelytheband: https://Lo...

youtu.be

Not Canadian either, American ...sigh.
But, we all need a little Pop in our life. You're welcome.

M- Mother Mother - It's Alright

Mother Mother - It's Alright

Music video by Mother Mother performing It's Alright. © 2019 Mother Mother Music Inc., under exclusive license to Universal Music Canada Inc.http://vevo.ly/V...

youtu.be

We are back on track with this Canadian Indie band.


N- The Northern Pikes - Believe

The Northern Pikes - "Believe"

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

youtu.be

Canadian? You're damn right they are.
I couldn't be prouder of these guys. They are from the small city I grew up in. In the music world, it is the birthplace of Joni Mitchell and the hometown of The Sheepdogs. The Sheepdogs were the first unsigned band to make the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
The Pikes? They used to play our high school dances (when they were known as The Ragtops). They were a big deal when I was in high school, University and still are to me today.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

since we're just plunking things in here - I am not a "horns" guy ...but always thought Chicago overcame that ...even made it slightly cool

this live cut of 25 or 6 to 4 convinced me once again

we aren't going to see anything like this again until the current model is broken

 

[Pip's Invitation]

since we're just plunking things in here - I am not a "horns" guy ...but always thought Chicago overcame that ...even made it slightly cool

this live cut of 25 or 6 to 4 convinced me once again

we aren't going to see anything like this again until the current model is broken

The Tanglewood show is AMAZING. I will be linking its performances of every song from it that made my countdown.

 

[northern exposure]

I'm back. Thanks for the likes. It seems most have gravitated towards the other music threads. I will finish this though because I'm stubborn.

O- Joan Osborne- One Of Us

Joan Osborne - One Of Us

REMASTERED IN HD!!Official Music Video by Joan Osborne performing One Of Us.#JoanOsborne #OneOfUs #Remastered

youtu.be

I always liked this song. Then I saw her perform it at an outdoor venue under a night sky and it went to a whole other level for me.

P- Pixies - Where Is My Mind/ Catfish Kate

Pixies - Where Is My Mind

http://www.youtube.com/user/PanoramicGreenIt's him who made this video check his channel, I'm not the creator of this clip!Another video: http://www.youtube....

youtu.be

PIXIES - Catfish Kate (Official Video)

The official music video for 'Catfish Kate' by Pixies taken from new album ‘Beneath the Eyrie’. Listen to the album in full or order a copy here: https://pix...

youtu.be

Did I miss it? This band wasn't chosen?
I'll give you a twofer then. One old,one new.

Q- Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman - Stumblin' In

Chris Norman, Suzi Quatro - Stumblin' in (Official Video)

Music video by Chris Norman, Suzi Quatro performing Stumblin' in (Official Video) (VOD). (C) 1978 Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbHhttp://vevo.ly/Uu8uVt

youtu.be

Q was a tough one. I liked this song back in the day. Their voices work well together and they both have a touch of rasp in their voice.

R- Royal Blood - Figure It Out

Royal Blood - Figure It Out (Official Video)

The official music video for Royal Blood - Figure It Out Taken from their debut studio album Royal Blood released in 2014, which featured the singles 'Out Of...

youtu.be

These two got themselves in a little trouble recently at a gig. Still hard to believe it is only a duo. Bass player and drummer. All the guitar parts are done with a bass. Jimmy Page praised them, so if they are good enough for Jimmy...

S- Sweet - Love Is Like Oxygen

Sweet - Love Is Like Oxygen - Disco 20.03.1978 (OFFICIAL)

Sweet performing "Love Is Like Oxygen" on the German music show Disco from the 20th March, 1978.Hosted by Ilja Richter.This version features the original lin...

youtu.be

I loved Desolation Boulevard as a young music fan. Then they blew my mind with this song.

T- Tragically Hip- Locked In The Trunk Of A Car

The Tragically Hip - Locked In The Trunk Of A Car (Official Video)

Locked in the Trunk of a Car by The Tragically Hip | (Official Video)Download / Stream the ‘Best Of The Hip’ Here - https://thehip.lnk.to/BestOfWatch The Hip...

youtu.be

As a Canadian, I'm obligated to pick these guys. I'm fine with it because it's a great song.

 

[PIK95]

since we're just plunking things in here - I am not a "horns" guy ...but always thought Chicago overcame that ...even made it slightly cool

this live cut of 25 or 6 to 4 convinced me once again

we aren't going to see anything like this again until the current model is broken

The Tanglewood show is AMAZING. I will be linking its performances of every song from it that made my countdown.

So I went down the rabbit hole a bit more today on these guys. It seems that the main reason PC left Chicago was that he hated the horns, lol. He seems like a weird dude. On a side note, the first Journey record kinda reminds me of early Chicago, minus the horns. I like both alot fwiw.

 

[krista4]

I'm surprised to hear Pixies weren't taken. I took "Where Is My Mind" in the worldwide dummies countdown, and shuke had it as his 31-pointer!

 

[Pip's Invitation]

since we're just plunking things in here - I am not a "horns" guy ...but always thought Chicago overcame that ...even made it slightly cool

this live cut of 25 or 6 to 4 convinced me once again

we aren't going to see anything like this again until the current model is broken

The Tanglewood show is AMAZING. I will be linking its performances of every song from it that made my countdown.

So I went down the rabbit hole a bit more today on these guys. It seems that the main reason PC left Chicago was that he hated the horns, lol. He seems like a weird dude. On a side note, the first Journey record kinda reminds me of early Chicago, minus the horns. I like both alot fwiw.

The main reason was that he wanted to do both solo albums and band albums (like Phil Collins with Genesis) but the other members were not down with that. But he was perfectly happy to sing synth ballads with little to no horns on them, whereas the other members only went along because their producer and label said that was what they needed to do to keep having hits.

 

[northern exposure]

Last one. More Canadian content here! Some of these letters were a real challenge.
U- USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker)- Yo Hello Hooray (Everyday)

USS - Yo Hello Hooray (Everyday) OFFICIAL

Shot between Toronto Canada's Sound Academy and neighboring Oakville's Sheridan College, this video celebrates the live energy of USS combined with their sec...

youtu.be

Great band name. They are Canadian, but the band broke up.

V - The Vapors - Turning Japanese

The Vapors - Turning Japanese

Here is Lyrics :I've got your picture of me and youYou wrote "I love you" I wrote "me too"I sit there staring and there's nothing else to doOh it's in colorY...

youtu.be

Loved this song when it first came out. Rediscovered it when I found it in a bunch of lps I bought at a Garage Sale.

W- Donovan Woods - Great Escape

Great Escape

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesGreat Escape · Donovan WoodsBoth Waysâ 2018 Meant WellReleased on: 2018-04-20Producer: James BuntonAuto-generat...

youtu.be

Why yes, he is Canadian. Great storyteller.

X - X Ambassadors - Renegades

X Ambassadors - Renegades (Lyric Video)

The ORION Tour is coming to your city: https://www.xambassadors.com/tourGet X Ambassadors’ debut album, VHS, out now: http://smarturl.it/VHS Watch the offici...

youtu.be

X was a tough one. Had to land on this song. Probably best known from a Jeep commercial.

Y - Dwight Yoakam - A Thousand Miles From Nowhere

Dwight Yoakam - A Thousand Miles From Nowhere

Dwight Yoakam - A Thousand Miles From Nowhere (official video) off Dwight's album, 'This Time.' Available here: http://bit.ly/16pLBnK Get Dwight's latest al...

youtu.be

Apparently Country is frowned upon in these drafts. I'm not a big Country fan,but I won't apologize for liking Mr. Yoakam (and a few others). It was difficult for me to narrow it down to just one song.

Z- Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle

Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle (Lyric Video)

Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle (Lyric Video)Subscribe to Zedd’s channel to stay up-to-date on all his latest videos. We worked really hard on this rec...

youtu.be

Another really tough letter. I think I did it though.

 

[northern exposure]

I'm surprised to hear Pixies weren't taken. I took "Where Is My Mind" in the worldwide dummies countdown, and shuke had it as his 31-pointer!

I checked post #4 in the thread where JML recapped the chosen artists by letter. I also checked his round summary posts and some of the posts on page 30+ and didn't see them. I expect to be called out if someone already drafted them.

 

[rockaction]

Apparently Country is frowned upon in these drafts

No no no no no no no. I say that with a smile, by the way. It's not everybody's taste, but ask simey about that. She'll tell you. I also like country at times.

 

[krista4]

I'm surprised to hear Pixies weren't taken. I took "Where Is My Mind" in the worldwide dummies countdown, and shuke had it as his 31-pointer!

I checked post #4 in the thread where JML recapped the chosen artists by letter. I also checked his round summary posts and some of the posts on page 30+ and didn't see them. I expect to be called out if someone already drafted them.

I wasn’t questioning whether they were taken; I was expressing surprise.

 

[northern exposure]

Bonus Round 27!
C. The Clash - London Calling

The Clash - London Calling (Official Video)

The Clash - London Calling (Official Video) Stream The Clash here: https://theclash.lnk.to/PlaylistsSubscribe to The Clash YouTube Channel: https://theclash....

youtu.be

Obvious choice for the band, but very meaningful to me.
My best friend Russell's older brother bought this album. We knew we had to listen to it. We snuck in his brother's room and took it with us. When the needle hit the vinyl and this song started,we were mesmerized.

We had to get it to our high school and get it on our radio station that was on during lunch hour. Our Principal was strict. It was a public high school, but he wanted to introduce school uniforms. He also ruled our radio airwaves with an iron fist.
We were only Freshmen so how could we get it on the air? Only kids in Grade 11 and 12 got to be "DJs" so we had to bribe our way on the air.
We gave the guy $10 and he said as long as we stuck to the approved Playlist we were fine and he left for a smoke.

We had patter and we had practiced. So during the intro to the song we introduced ourselves. Russell went "Ring,ring. Ring, ring. We have an important call coming in." I said "Who is it?" Joe Strummer answered with "London Calling." Then we shut up and let the song play. We were so lame.

If this was a John Hughes movie we would have ruled the school for the rest of our time there and never paid for anything in the cafeteria. Instead we had a week of "fame". But.....what a week it was.

 

[northern exposure]

I'm surprised to hear Pixies weren't taken. I took "Where Is My Mind" in the worldwide dummies countdown, and shuke had it as his 31-pointer!

I checked post #4 in the thread where JML recapped the chosen artists by letter. I also checked his round summary posts and some of the posts on page 30+ and didn't see them. I expect to be called out if someone already drafted them.

I wasn’t questioning whether they were taken; I was expressing surprise.

I was surprised too. Shocked really.

 

[Yo Mama]

Last one. More Canadian content here! Some of these letters were a real challenge.
U- USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker)- Yo Hello Hooray (Everyday)

USS - Yo Hello Hooray (Everyday) OFFICIAL

Shot between Toronto Canada's Sound Academy and neighboring Oakville's Sheridan College, this video celebrates the live energy of USS combined with their sec...

youtu.be

Great band name. They are Canadian, but the band broke up.

V - The Vapors - Turning Japanese

The Vapors - Turning Japanese

Here is Lyrics :I've got your picture of me and youYou wrote "I love you" I wrote "me too"I sit there staring and there's nothing else to doOh it's in colorY...

youtu.be

Loved this song when it first came out. Rediscovered it when I found it in a bunch of lps I bought at a Garage Sale.

W- Donovan Woods - Great Escape

Great Escape

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesGreat Escape · Donovan WoodsBoth Waysâ 2018 Meant WellReleased on: 2018-04-20Producer: James BuntonAuto-generat...

youtu.be

Why yes, he is Canadian. Great storyteller.

X - X Ambassadors - Renegades

X Ambassadors - Renegades (Lyric Video)

The ORION Tour is coming to your city: https://www.xambassadors.com/tourGet X Ambassadors’ debut album, VHS, out now: http://smarturl.it/VHS Watch the offici...

youtu.be

X was a tough one. Had to land on this song. Probably best known from a Jeep commercial.

Y - Dwight Yoakam - A Thousand Miles From Nowhere

Dwight Yoakam - A Thousand Miles From Nowhere

Dwight Yoakam - A Thousand Miles From Nowhere (official video) off Dwight's album, 'This Time.' Available here: http://bit.ly/16pLBnK Get Dwight's latest al...

youtu.be

Apparently Country is frowned upon in these drafts. I'm not a big Country fan,but I won't apologize for liking Mr. Yoakam (and a few others). It was difficult for me to narrow it down to just one song.

Z- Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle

Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle (Lyric Video)

Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle (Lyric Video)Subscribe to Zedd’s channel to stay up-to-date on all his latest videos. We worked really hard on this rec...

youtu.be

Another really tough letter. I think I did it though.

I took Zedd, but I’m not sure if this is different due to the features/co-artists

 

[krista4]

Obvious choice for the band, but very meaningful to me.
My best friend Russell's older brother bought this album. We knew we had to listen to it. We snuck in his brother's room and took it with us. When the needle hit the vinyl and this song started,we were mesmerized.

We had to get it to our high school and get it on our radio station that was on during lunch hour. Our Principal was strict. It was a public high school, but he wanted to introduce school uniforms. He also ruled our radio airwaves with an iron fist.
We were only Freshmen so how could we get it on the air? Only kids in Grade 11 and 12 got to be "DJs" so we had to bribe our way on the air.
We gave the guy $10 and he said as long as we stuck to the approved Playlist we were fine and he left for a smoke.

We had patter and we had practiced. So during the intro to the song we introduced ourselves. Russell went "Ring,ring. Ring, ring. We have an important call coming in." I said "Who is it?" Joe Strummer answered with "London Calling." Then we shut up and let the song play. We were so lame.

If this was a John Hughes movie we would have ruled the school for the rest of our time there and never paid for anything in the cafeteria. Instead we had a week of "fame". But.....what a week it was.

RULES.

 

[rockaction]

^ What krista4 said.

 

[northern exposure]

Last one. More Canadian content here! Some of these letters were a real challenge.
U- USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker)- Yo Hello Hooray (Everyday)

USS - Yo Hello Hooray (Everyday) OFFICIAL

Shot between Toronto Canada's Sound Academy and neighboring Oakville's Sheridan College, this video celebrates the live energy of USS combined with their sec...

youtu.be

Great band name. They are Canadian, but the band broke up.

V - The Vapors - Turning Japanese

The Vapors - Turning Japanese

Here is Lyrics :I've got your picture of me and youYou wrote "I love you" I wrote "me too"I sit there staring and there's nothing else to doOh it's in colorY...

youtu.be

Loved this song when it first came out. Rediscovered it when I found it in a bunch of lps I bought at a Garage Sale.

W- Donovan Woods - Great Escape

Great Escape

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesGreat Escape · Donovan WoodsBoth Waysâ 2018 Meant WellReleased on: 2018-04-20Producer: James BuntonAuto-generat...

youtu.be

Why yes, he is Canadian. Great storyteller.

X - X Ambassadors - Renegades

X Ambassadors - Renegades (Lyric Video)

The ORION Tour is coming to your city: https://www.xambassadors.com/tourGet X Ambassadors’ debut album, VHS, out now: http://smarturl.it/VHS Watch the offici...

youtu.be

X was a tough one. Had to land on this song. Probably best known from a Jeep commercial.

Y - Dwight Yoakam - A Thousand Miles From Nowhere

Dwight Yoakam - A Thousand Miles From Nowhere

Dwight Yoakam - A Thousand Miles From Nowhere (official video) off Dwight's album, 'This Time.' Available here: http://bit.ly/16pLBnK Get Dwight's latest al...

youtu.be

Apparently Country is frowned upon in these drafts. I'm not a big Country fan,but I won't apologize for liking Mr. Yoakam (and a few others). It was difficult for me to narrow it down to just one song.

Z- Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle

Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle (Lyric Video)

Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle (Lyric Video)Subscribe to Zedd’s channel to stay up-to-date on all his latest videos. We worked really hard on this rec...

youtu.be

Another really tough letter. I think I did it though.

I took Zedd, but I’m not sure if this is different due to the features/co-artists

If I can't use this one, I'll have to scratch a Z choice because I can't think of another one. Sorry, I missed your pick.

 

[krista4]

If I can't use this one, I'll have to scratch a Z choice because I can't think of another one. Sorry, I missed your pick.

If I hadn't been able to steal ZZ Top or The Zombies, I had a backup plan of OH favorite Zeni Geva. @Pip's Invitation , sure, they sound like shouty homeless guys, but Japanese shouty homeless guys.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

If I can't use this one, I'll have to scratch a Z choice because I can't think of another one. Sorry, I missed your pick.

If I hadn't been able to steal ZZ Top or The Zombies, I had a backup plan of OH favorite Zeni Geva. @Pip's Invitation , sure, they sound like shouty homeless guys, but Japanese shouty homeless guys.

Oh, well, that's entirely different.

(It's probably not)

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Last one. More Canadian content here! Some of these letters were a real challenge.
U- USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker)- Yo Hello Hooray (Everyday)

USS - Yo Hello Hooray (Everyday) OFFICIAL

Shot between Toronto Canada's Sound Academy and neighboring Oakville's Sheridan College, this video celebrates the live energy of USS combined with their sec...

youtu.be

Great band name. They are Canadian, but the band broke up.

V - The Vapors - Turning Japanese

The Vapors - Turning Japanese

Here is Lyrics :I've got your picture of me and youYou wrote "I love you" I wrote "me too"I sit there staring and there's nothing else to doOh it's in colorY...

youtu.be

Loved this song when it first came out. Rediscovered it when I found it in a bunch of lps I bought at a Garage Sale.

W- Donovan Woods - Great Escape

Great Escape

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesGreat Escape · Donovan WoodsBoth Waysâ 2018 Meant WellReleased on: 2018-04-20Producer: James BuntonAuto-generat...

youtu.be

Why yes, he is Canadian. Great storyteller.

X - X Ambassadors - Renegades

X Ambassadors - Renegades (Lyric Video)

The ORION Tour is coming to your city: https://www.xambassadors.com/tourGet X Ambassadors’ debut album, VHS, out now: http://smarturl.it/VHS Watch the offici...

youtu.be

X was a tough one. Had to land on this song. Probably best known from a Jeep commercial.

Y - Dwight Yoakam - A Thousand Miles From Nowhere

Dwight Yoakam - A Thousand Miles From Nowhere

Dwight Yoakam - A Thousand Miles From Nowhere (official video) off Dwight's album, 'This Time.' Available here: http://bit.ly/16pLBnK Get Dwight's latest al...

youtu.be

Apparently Country is frowned upon in these drafts. I'm not a big Country fan,but I won't apologize for liking Mr. Yoakam (and a few others). It was difficult for me to narrow it down to just one song.

Z- Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle

Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle (Lyric Video)

Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle (Lyric Video)Subscribe to Zedd’s channel to stay up-to-date on all his latest videos. We worked really hard on this rec...

youtu.be

Another really tough letter. I think I did it though.

I took Zedd, but I’m not sure if this is different due to the features/co-artists

If I can't use this one, I'll have to scratch a Z choice because I can't think of another one. Sorry, I missed your pick.

We counted Neil Young separate from Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Tom Petty separate from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Queen and David Bowie different from Queen, etc., so you're good.