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Balladeer
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No, not with a whip, Alison!  Here are five songs from the past. I have written a parody on each one. Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to select one song and create a parody of it. If you don't know the songs, look them up on YouTube and listen. You will be graded not only on the quality of the parody, but in maintaining the rhythm of the song. Your version, of course, will be a play on words of the original title.You Picked A Fine Time to Leave Me,Lucille - Kenny Rogers Paint It Black - Rolling Stones When I'm 64 - Beatles I got You, Babe - Sonny & Cher Yellow Submarine - The Beatles We will compare yours to mine and the winner will be decided - by you! Let's see what you've got!  |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, I could so do the Beatles, but I'm really sad that I can't beat the teacher, even with a wet noodle. My hands are full right now...but who knows...something may come to mind! |
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Balladeer
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Guess I made this one too difficult. I'll look for something easier next time..... |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Oh man, did you have to title it that? My faith in you has crumbled, but I still respect you. I am not much into beating people - my normal style is simply fillet them with words. However, for you - I'll try anything. I am on this one. And the last one, believe it or not. My mind is like a steel trap. Yep. Well, not really, but it made me feel good to say that. Seriously, I have been pretty sick this last week - and just returned to work yesterday. I haven't been reading much or writing at all. I guess this cold/flu thing is sweeping the nation and I wore it well. Oh! and I also am chairing a conference that takes place in 7 days (Oh my God! Seven days!!!! ) When that is over, life returns to some type of normal. But, still I will try to parody with hilarity. Just for you - because I am not really wanting to beat you.  A |
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Balladeer
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Don't worry, Alison. There are no "beatings" here. If that choice of words bothered you, I apologize. I didn't know it would be taken that way. I simply meant it as a challenge, a friendly one, to get people thinking.  |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Ya know, Mike... I have a beauty started that was inspired by my best friend while we were in Korea... I can warn you that it has to be posted in MC.... As soon as I can get the whole meter thing worked out, I'll place it for you to judge. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, "WHAT A RIDE |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I was kidding. A |
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Grinch Member Elite
since 2005-12-31
Posts 2929Whoville |
I couldn't remember the tune but here's a start off the top of my head: In a pub in West Houghton, southwest of Bolton At the bottom of Brandydock lane there’s a ghost of Estella and a sad lonely fella who cries through his beer and pain. After five pints of bitter Bill swears he don’t miss her that his life is all roses and cream but you can tell that he’s lying Cause he’s never stopped crying and sometimes you’ll hear him sing a touching refrain. “You would go out dancing Estelle in big hobnail boots too close to the well, one trip and a boulder then arse over shoulder you plummeted head first and downwards to hell. You would go out dancing Estelle.” Mike if I get drunk enough I might be tempted to finish it. Cheers Craig [This message has been edited by Grinch (04-09-2010 07:09 PM).] |
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Balladeer
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Thanks, grinch! Nice to see you here. I would be interesting in knowing what song it refers to. The first stanza sets a terrific meter. The second one, however, deviates a bit and so does the third. This can happen easily in songs because the singer can make it work so let me know the song when you find out. I'll be happy to send a bottle of your favorite beverage if it gets you drunk enough to finish it! |
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kjsd Member
since 2010-01-07
Posts 74sd usa |
for the yellow submarine do we live in the yellow submarine i think we dont i wished we lived in the yellow submarine it would be so asome in the yellow submarine the yellow submarine how about a red submarine a red submarine a red submarine it would be so asome in a red submarine the red submarine how about a blue submarine a blue submarine a blue submarine it would be so asome in a blur submarine the blue submarine |
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Balladeer
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Thank you, kjsd! You made a good effort. I can't, though, see where your second line represents anything in the original lyrics. If you do, please point it out. I sincerely appreciate your putting in the effort and I thank you. |
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Balladeer
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Actually I came up with a better idea...will post soon. [This message has been edited by Balladeer (04-17-2010 07:13 AM).] |
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Grinch Member Elite
since 2005-12-31
Posts 2929Whoville |
I can't remember the tune to this one either. They say your nose is wet and red and all you do is lie around in bed.. Well what they say is pretty true I don’t feel good - I think I’ve got the flu Babe I got flu babe I got flu babe They say you're drinking whisky neat and aren’t too steady when you’re on your feet. I guess that’s so, I’ve drunk a lot mixed with honey, it helps with what I’ve got Babe I got flu babe I got flu babe My poor toes start to freeze I just shiver and then I start to sneeze And does your head ache all the way through? Oh no I think I’ve caught the same from yoooou! Babe I got flu babe I got flu babe I’m burning up what can I do quick pass the tissue, oh no this can’t be true Just put your sweaty hand in mine And drink this whiskey neat and you’ll be fine I got pain from head to hand I got flu please understand I got sniffles and I sneeze I got snuffles and a wheeze I got the shakes and trembles too I got a temp of a hundred and two I got the aches in every bone I got it too you’re not alone Babe I got flu babe I got achoo babe [This message has been edited by Grinch (04-18-2010 04:33 PM).] |
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Balladeer
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BRAVO!!!!! Well done, grinch! You followed the song perfectly and came up with an excellent play on words. That's what I'm talking about!!!  |
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rachaelfuchsberger
since 2007-02-21
Posts 609Las Vegas, NV |
Ummm....can I get a pass on this one, too? These songs were old before I was born! :") Goddess grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. |
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Balladeer
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Rachael, you really know how to hurt a guy!!! No problem. Since the Constitution was written before I was born (barely) I don't know anything about it, either! |
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rachaelfuchsberger
since 2007-02-21
Posts 609Las Vegas, NV |
~tucks tail and slouches away~ No offense was meant, good Sir. Perhaps an assignment of the same sort with a song more recent (bearing in mind I was born in 1985)? Goddess grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. |
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Balladeer
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and no offense taken, dear miss. I know you better than to take your comments as an insult. I was funnin' ya I think we better skip this one due to a generation gap. I looked up the top 100 songs of 2000-2002 and didn't recognize any of them! Hey, don't laugh...LOL! If you don't know any Beatles tunes I don't feel so bad |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Can't use the front door I had better go 'round back, though I've been here before for seven months I've slacked. I didn't say my goodbyes I'm not too good at those, too many things unsaid, by far. Do you suppose this little class of ours might take the wayward back? I'd thank the stars above, the sun, the moon, in fact, I've got this great big bag of meds to give away, which got me thinking could I still come back and play? I'll bring the Keebler Elf with cookies by the stack, so you can all score when it's time to have a snack. Maybe we'll sing Purple Haze and have a few flashbacks, though I may be quite mixed up, you might just say I'm whacked! I'll write some poetry again on pages blue, if you'll but humor me I'll do likewise for you. Fun we'll have, sure enough, before this class is done, The teacher's pretty tough but good grades can be won. Can't use the front door I had better go 'round back, though I've been here before for seven months I've slacked. To make you laugh I'll try and hopefully come close, half witted funny guy, that's me, and quite verbose. I wanna make you laugh, cut some slack laugh outright, that's my goal. I want us to have fun, getting out of control. I wanna see you laughing, laughing, laughing ,laughing back. Ha! |
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Balladeer
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Well, well, well...the wayward chicken, coming home to roost! You're always welcome here, Doc, and you have been missed. For all of you workshop newcomers who haven't had the pleasure yet, you're in for a treat. Let the foolishness begin...  |
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rachaelfuchsberger
since 2007-02-21
Posts 609Las Vegas, NV |
I looked up the lyrics to Paint It Black, and here's my parody: I see a hot chick and I want to check that rack No bottoms any more I want to see that rack I see the girls walk by in hardly any clothes I have to turn my head before it suffers blows I see a line of girls and I want to check their racks Before they turn their backs I want to check their racks I try to turn my head before they turn away Like my luck has changed they turn and look my way No more will I have to dream about seeing those boobs Nightmares are all I'll have about those tiny boobs If I look hard enough I might some day see some Whose cup size is two letters not one I look around myself and want to see more racks I see a club dance floor and want to see more racks Maybe then I'll be amazed and not need to see more racks It's not easy looking up when all you want is racks I see a hot chick and I want to check that rack No bottoms any more I want to see that rack I see the girls walk by in hardly any clothes I have to turn my head before it suffers blows Hmm hmm hmm I wanna see those racks check that rack Big as plate or big as bowl Don't wanna see her buns and I think that you know why I wanna see them, check that, check that, check that, check that rack Yeah Goddess grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. |
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Balladeer
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Ladies and gentlemen, we are in the presence of greatness! Absolute fantastic parody, Rachael...you had every beat covered and the topic was unique, to say the least! It's also amazing that we have the same feelings about certain topics!!! Thank you, Rachael, for the big smile on my face. This was great....  |
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rachaelfuchsberger
since 2007-02-21
Posts 609Las Vegas, NV |
~grins all big~ I thought you might find it interesting. I kind of decided to take what seemed to me to be a depressing song, and turn it into something upbeat and silly. I'm glad it worked out! Goddess grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Rachael, I was singing along and laughing. Good job, girly. xoxoxo Z |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Moose, I love yours. I am still laughing. Even though I was gone too, I missed you. A |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
On a road that was dusty, in a car that smelled musty She sat beside him and started to sing He tried not to listen Something was missing His eardrums were beginning to ring When she saw he had left her For an under-sized heifer She sang she had more fish to fry He just looked at her What did it matter She waved his wallet and drove quickly by You picked a fine time to find me a deal I got the money and you’re still a heel I can’t sing in tune You took off too soon You left me money to steal You picked a fine time to find me a deal She hitched up her britches Almost burst all their stitches Her hips swung as she strode from the car Now her song became sweeter She’ll find a new man to need her They'll go for a fast ride and go far She has lots of his money She’ll get a new honey Her eyes are set on a shiny bright star It won’t take her awhile With her feminine wiles She smiles and walks into the bar You picked a fine time to find me a deal I got the money and you’re still a heel I can’t sing in tune You took off too soon You left me money to steal You picked a fine time to find me a deal - Alison |
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Balladeer
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There's my Alison!!!! Nicely done, girl. You followed the song well and it was very, very clever. I like it! I tried that one, too. A ride through the valley With my girlfriend Sally A day of romance on my mind. The wind blowing gently The hum of my Bently Left all of my cares way behind. And then, without warning, A thing so alarming.. My front wheel wobbled like hell. It came off the chassis My eyes got all glassy As I watched it roll down the dell. You picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel. I felt vibrations but thought "No big deal". I should have known not to leave you alone When I heard those ball bearings squeal. You picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel. Now Sally was screaming I thought I was dreaming As I watched that tire roll away. My car still went faster Toward certain disaster And all I could do was to pray. The edge of the cliff came And that was the ball game As out into space we both flew. The end of the thrill ride And all through the hillside My words echoed loudly and true. You picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel. I should have fixed you but I'm a schlemiel. Now me and Sally are part of the valley Looks like our destiny's sealed You picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I love it, Balladeer. I don't know about you, but I found that a really hard song to parody as it seemed to be all over the place. When I sang the original, it worked - but reading the structure ... oh my God! My teacher, Balladeer, woulda hacked it all to heck, Lucille! |
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Balladeer
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Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You made the effort, my Alaskan, and that counts big time in teacher's notes |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Balladeer & Alison, Got a good chuckle out of both, but that doesn't surprise me in the least. Doc |
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