I'm pretty sure no one will read this, but I'll post this....maybe as something as a tribute. Until I can find something to say about it, it should be known that this has been Dan's summer.
Among other things, this shit is why I love him.
(12:57:11 AM)Jesus, you're pulling out the Leonard Cohen?
(12:57:30 AM)Jeff Buckley in my case
(12:57:42 AM)well, Leonard Cohen wrote it
(12:57:56 AM)eh, the performance sells it for me
(12:57:56 AM)so when you quote it, you're quoting Leonard Cohen
(12:58:04 AM)Let me try this again
(12:58:13 AM)Jesus, you're pulling out the Leonard Cohen lyrics?
(12:58:42 AM)And that's not fair. Jeff Buckley did a beautiful version of the song, but without Leonard Cohen, there's no song to do a beautiful version of
(12:59:11 AM)I recognize that it's a cover, but Jeff Buckley's version is the only one that matters to me
(12:59:22 AM)Rufus Wainwright, motherfucker
(12:59:24 AM)Yeah, Cohens was the first, but in my mind Buckley's was the best
(12:59:49 AM)though I did like Shrek
(1:00:00 AM)I prefer Rufus Wainwright, but it was the first version I'd heard
(1:00:09 AM)and I also have....strong associations with people I'm found of
(1:00:27 AM)is that the english spelling?
(1:00:39 AM)and by english I mean british
(1:00:48 AM)no, that's me being tired
(1:00:48 AM)it does have some colour to it
(1:01:06 AM)I had a ridiculously long day today, and on my way home that popped up
(1:01:12 AM)so I listened to it all the way through
(1:01:27 AM)and I usually quote another couplet, so I thought I'd change it up
(1:01:51 AM)If there were a fight for the official best song of all time, it would certainly have a place in the finals
(1:02:36 AM)I'm trying to think of what would be in that fight
(1:03:02 AM)I submit ...Bohemian Rhapsody
(1:03:24 AM)Maybe....Moonlight Sonata
(1:03:40 AM)Beethoven's 5th
(1:04:01 AM)I honestly don't know which one Beethoven's 5th is
(1:04:08 AM)dun dun dun DUNNNNN
(1:04:18 AM)Paint it Black
(1:04:29 AM)Eh. Never been fond of it, I think
(1:04:40 AM)What a Wonderful World
(1:04:50 AM)oh god, that song makes me tear up sometimes
(1:04:56 AM)Smells like Teen Spirit
(1:05:24 AM)I submit Otherside
(1:05:33 AM)I always thought that if I was going to make a mix CD with the goal in mind to make every one...wait, the anal sex song?
(1:06:01 AM)I always thought that if I was going to make a mix CD with the goal in mind to make every one who listened to it cry, I would definitely end it with "What a Wonderful World"
(1:06:07 AM)what is Otherside?
(1:06:25 AM)yeah, that's the anal sex song
(1:06:26 AM)RHCP, Californication
(1:06:30 AM)is that really?
(1:06:35 AM)it's about anal sex
(1:06:56 AM)by the way, my thought process when I read your IM was really confused
(1:07:03 AM)I kinda really don't like that song that much
(1:07:16 AM)because I saw "mix CD to make everyone" and then I saw "anal sex"
(1:07:16 AM)I want to block the nomination, it's not a great song at all
(1:07:59 AM)Oh, I had one of those moments the other night where I go from kinda liking a song to loving it, for the first time
(1:08:07 AM)something by Tracy Chapman, what was it...
(1:08:30 AM)you know what, whatever it was, I don't have it
(1:08:35 AM)oh, Give me One Reason
(1:08:45 AM)not to be crude, but I think you're talking out your ass on the whole Otherside thing
(1:08:48 AM)I'm not submitting it, but it was a good moment
(1:09:00 AM)no, like, it was well understood when I was in high school that it was about anal sex
(1:09:15 AM)maybe to your addled teenage high school brain
(1:09:22 AM)pretty sure it's about addiction
(1:09:30 AM)as are like 60% of Kiedis' lyrics
(1:10:04 AM)Is it wrong to submit "Tribute" to the list?
(1:10:06 AM)by Tenacious D
(1:10:25 AM)but yeah, definitely not about anal sex
(1:11:06 AM)Jesus christ, yes, it's wrong
(1:11:15 AM)These are the best songs of all time!
(1:11:27 AM)if you're going with a comedy song, it almost has to be Weird Al
(1:11:39 AM)"This is not the greatest song in the world, this is just at tribute"
(1:11:44 AM)it's a pretty good song on it's own
(1:11:53 AM)steals the chord progression and everything
(1:12:01 AM)as for another nomination, L-O-V-E Nat King Cole
(1:12:12 AM)not even, it's not even the best Nat King Cole song
(1:12:21 AM)I mean, I like it
(1:12:25 AM)this isn't about the best Nat King Cole song
(1:12:29 AM)it's about the greatest songs
(1:12:35 AM)best song of all time
(1:12:42 AM)Right, but it can't be the best song of all time if it's not even the greatest song by him
(1:12:57 AM)you're twisted
(1:13:05 AM)What do you mean?
(1:13:37 AM)Okay, I'm not familiar enough with Otherside to say what it IS or ISN'T about, just that, when I was in high school, everyone referred to it as "the anal sex song"
(1:14:06 AM)I give a shit what it's really about, I never liked it
(1:14:11 AM)Foxey Lady, Hendrix
(1:14:18 AM)yeah, I'll give you that one
(1:14:27 AM)though Brick House probably belongs on there, too
(1:15:21 AM)ALL DUBSTEP EVER
(1:15:27 AM)I think Sinatra needs some representation, though I frankly always preferred Dean Martin
(1:16:19 AM)I'd go for The Lady is a Tramp if I had to pick, but I could be swayed otherwise
(1:16:43 AM)I do feel compelled to nominate something by Zeppelin, even though I know you'd be opposed to Stairway
(1:16:57 AM)Jesus, what IS the best Nat King Cole song? Unforgettable? Stardust? Orange-Colored Sky?
(1:17:10 AM)No, Stairway belongs on there
(1:17:15 AM)It's iconic, beloved
(1:17:34 AM)and honestly, I probably just give you shit about it. Oh, we need Pink Floyd.
(1:17:41 AM)Comfortable Numb
(1:17:43 AM)And....Born to Run by Springsteen, probably
(1:17:49 AM)that song sucks so much dick
(1:17:55 AM)No, it so doesn;t
(1:18:02 AM)I didn't get it before
(1:18:08 AM)but I went through one of those moments
(1:18:09 AM)yes, it really does. It's nowhere near as good as people think it is
(1:18:19 AM)when I watched the opening to the....grammies....emmies....gah
(1:18:42 AM)Fine, but you can't NOT have Springsteen....I personally think "The River" is a better song, but it's just not right for the list
(1:18:58 AM)by the way, Unforgettable is definitely the best of the ones you listed
(1:19:00 AM)Glory Days is well liked, but it sucks
(1:19:01 AM)I love that song
(1:19:04 AM)Stardust is awesome
(1:19:24 AM)Unforgettable has the style though, I love the groove
(1:19:25 AM)hmmm, I do not have Unforgettable...what is wrong with me?
(1:19:46 AM)The original, or the Natalie Cole reworking?
(1:19:56 AM)the bass and piano work so well together
(1:20:00 AM)I'm a sucked for both, I think
(1:20:30 AM)Exit Music For a Film?
(1:20:40 AM)okay, we have depressingly few songs by women
(1:20:44 AM)How to Disappear Completely is probably more iconic
(1:20:52 AM)Crazy by Patsy Cline without a doubt
(1:20:57 AM)I have never heard of any of those
(1:21:03 AM)either, rather
(1:21:09 AM)if it's radiohead, I won't argue
(1:21:29 AM)I thought it was some underground emo shit that only you and twelve other people have ever heard of
(1:21:58 AM)like a meat cleaver, your wit is
(1:22:05 AM)What's the best Buddy Holly song?
(1:22:12 AM)I think maybe Everyday
(1:22:15 AM)I know no Buddy Holly
(1:22:15 AM)or...Every Day
(1:22:17 AM)whatever it is
(1:22:18 AM)unless it's really mainstream
(1:22:23 AM)and I didn't know it was by him
(1:22:42 AM)ah, you need to listen to Every Day right now
(1:22:49 AM)this is the earliest song I remember being my favorite song
(1:22:57 AM)I think it was my favorite when I was, like, four
(1:23:07 AM)that and "Grandma's Feather Bed" by John Denver
(1:23:11 AM)I know this song
(1:23:35 AM)I almost would argue that Annie's Song belongs on the list, but I'm not sure how skewed my perception of John Denver's importance is
(1:24:08 AM)Uhm.....I gave you a hard on by talking about John Denver?
(1:24:14 AM)No, you have a hardon
(1:24:16 AM)for John Denver
(1:24:40 AM)Well, I....I think he was pretty huge with a certain crowd in a certain time period. But I'm not positive
(1:24:55 AM)Then again, he did that song....shit....
(1:25:02 AM)what about Tiny Dancer!
(1:25:09 AM)Hold me closer tiny dancer...
(1:25:15 AM)What's that song that's always...oh yeah, well, I would go with Maybe Rocket Man?
(1:25:24 AM)oh, yeah probably
(1:25:32 AM)What's that song they play in Final Destination?
(1:25:40 AM)Though Crocodile Rock is pretty fucking great as well
(1:25:43 AM)I've never seen the original
(1:25:53 AM)just the 2nd and 3rd, I actually liked the 2nd
(1:26:05 AM)shit, I do not have enough John Denver on this computer
(1:26:35 AM)I don't know if it's the....Almost heaven, west virginia. Blue ridge mountains, shenandoa river! Life is old there, older than the trees, younger than the mountains...!
(1:26:55 AM)I feel eminem should be on this list somewhere
(1:26:56 AM)oh wait, it might be...Rocky Mountain High
(1:26:59 AM)he has some really good songs
(1:27:18 AM)But what is his best/most iconic song?
(1:27:25 AM)best? I'd say Stan
(1:27:33 AM)just because the sample is perfect, and the lyrics are really really good
(1:27:37 AM)Stan is just barely a song
(1:27:43 AM)it's....more a performance piece
(1:28:05 AM)what was his first big release? what was it called?
(1:28:07 AM)It's a dido song with some speaking parts
(1:28:21 AM)drank a fifth of vodka, dare me to drive?
(1:28:25 AM)fuck, what was it called
(1:28:32 AM)uhm...If there's no reason why a man and another man...oh, we're on two different songs
(1:28:48 AM)that's...the real slim shady
(1:28:56 AM)that's a great song
(1:29:14 AM)I didn't like The Real Slim Shady
(1:29:17 AM)I like Eminem, I'm not sure he belongs on the list
(1:29:27 AM)oh, we're forgetting a really important song
(1:29:29 AM)I definitely like The Real Slim Shady, but I'm not submitting it
(1:29:42 AM)I was never familiar with My Name Is
(1:29:49 AM)Photograph by Nickelback, how could we forget that?
(1:29:58 AM)AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
(1:30:08 AM)Are you? Please fucking kill me
(1:30:17 AM)No one who has seen me naked is allowed to believe that
(1:30:31 AM)what? The rhymes are really clever
(1:30:38 AM)You are trolling
(1:30:41 AM)You fucking troll
(1:30:59 AM)Jesus christ dan
(1:31:06 AM)I was about to burn my vagina off
(1:31:25 AM)it's too easy with you
(1:31:35 AM)at least online
(1:31:41 AM)not hard to be a troll on AIM
(1:32:13 AM)yeah, well. You're taking a hit on just having typed that sentence
(1:32:26 AM)Anyway. My Name Is does not make the list
(1:32:46 AM)it's definitely not the best Eminem song and it's not his most iconic either, considering I honestly think I've only heard it like twice
(1:33:07 AM)And yes, that clearly matters
(1:33:26 AM)Christ, though, I had one a second ago
(1:33:31 AM)somethign that REALLY belonged on the list, what was it?
(1:33:44 AM)you're gonna think I'm pretentious, but Prelude in C Sharp Minor by Rakhmaninov
(1:34:01 AM)You Can Tell by the Way I walk that I'm a Woman's Man, no time to talk....Stayin' Alive
(1:34:08 AM)Also, Let's Get it On by Marvin Gaye
(1:34:31 AM)that's only on there because of how often it's been played during sex
(1:34:44 AM)No, I totally believe that Prelude in C Sharp Minor gets your Rahk's maninov....
(1:35:33 AM)(gets your rocks off, in case that wasn't clear)
(1:35:39 AM)oh, was that it?
(1:35:58 AM)We need more women
(1:35:58 AM)Blister in the Sun
(1:36:05 AM)Respect by Aretha Franklin
(1:36:12 AM)Uhm? Blister in the what now? who is this?
(1:36:19 AM)Violent Femmes
(1:36:28 AM)When I'm walkin I strut my stuff and I'm so strung out
(1:36:35 AM)maybe not best of all time, but that line is iconic as hell
(1:36:45 AM)never heard it
(1:37:01 AM)oh, if Paint It Black is on there then Sunshine of Your Love is on there
(1:37:23 AM)Okay, sure. Haven't heard of it
(1:37:34 AM)Oh shit, we don't have any Simon & Garfunkel
(1:37:41 AM)Only Living Boy?
(1:37:47 AM)probably Sound of Silence, though it's not my personal favorite
(1:38:06 AM)You gotta stop mentioning songs I've never heard of, it's making the conversation much less itneresting for me
(1:38:14 AM)Only Living Boy in New York
(1:38:19 AM)It's a Simon and Garfunkel song
(1:38:30 AM)Not one I've heard
(1:38:54 AM)Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison? Or...was that even good?
(1:39:24 AM)Closer by NIN
(1:39:44 AM)Best Theme Song nominations
(1:40:07 AM)you know what? I think that may be the only one we need....
(1:40:43 AM)I've never heard a theme song and really loved it
(1:40:46 AM)so I can't really participate
(1:40:48 AM)oh, we have no Metallica. I have a lot of friends who would be super pissed at me. My favorite is The Unforgiven II, but for the purposes of the list, probably Enter Sandman
(1:41:09 AM)maybe Happy Days? I dunno
(1:41:14 AM)You know what's a truly great song? The Wr......
(1:41:20 AM)I dont fucking know
(1:41:22 AM)Monday, tuesday, Happy Days?
(1:41:30 AM)that's the only theme song that springs to mind!
(1:41:38 AM)I dont remember shows for their themes!
(1:41:45 AM)What about....I mean, there are a thousand great ones
(1:41:52 AM)I think Cheers wins is by default
(1:41:55 AM)by Sesame Street
(1:42:13 AM)You could make an argument for Family guy well before Happy Days
(1:42:31 AM)A thousand great ones and you bust out Sesame Street and Family Guy
(1:42:32 AM)The Golden Girls
(1:42:49 AM)SUNNY DAYS! CHASING MY....CARS AWAY
(1:43:07 AM)I Dream of Jeannie, I Love Lucy
(1:43:12 AM)Can you tell me how to get
(1:43:16 AM)how to get to Sesame Street?
(1:43:24 AM)I watch that show far too often
(1:43:32 AM)I haven't seen it in far too long
(1:43:37 AM)come over and let's watch sesame street
(1:43:41 AM)oh, Fraggle Rock
(1:43:48 AM)Gulla Gulla Island!!
(1:44:04 AM)you COULD make a very good argument
(1:44:07 AM)for Gilligan's Island
(1:44:30 AM)you're naming so many shows that I've really never seen
(1:44:40 AM)you goddamn younguns
(1:44:44 AM)I grew up on Adult Swim
(1:44:45 AM)what can I say
(1:44:53 AM)MY NAME IS SHAKE ZULA
(1:44:54 AM)that's a nomination by me
(1:45:17 AM)YOU WANNA...wait, what's that word?
(1:45:27 AM)You wanna trip, I'll give it to ya
(1:45:32 AM)not sure which
(1:45:40 AM)FRYLOCK AND I'M ON TOP ROCK YOU LIKE A COCK
(1:45:41 AM)Frylock and I'm on top rock you like a cock
(1:45:48 AM)meatwad you're up next with tha knock knockkkkk
(1:45:53 AM)Meat wad with the honey, G
(1:45:58 AM)meatwad get the money see
(1:46:03 AM)Riding in my car
(1:46:06 AM)drivin like a star
(1:46:15 AM)ice on my fingers and my toes and I'm a taaaaaurrrrrrus
(1:46:16 AM)ice on my fingers and my toes and I'm a taurus
(1:46:23 AM)AH, check check it
(1:46:37 AM)see, I started typing it BEFORE you said ATHF
(1:46:43 AM)fuck watching Sesame Street
(1:46:46 AM)let's watch ATHF
(1:46:56 AM)Nah, I'm only....sometimes into it
(1:47:01 AM)I really have to be in the right frame of mind
(1:47:04 AM)since I don't smoke pot
(1:47:10 AM)but I could get into watching archer abou tnow
(1:47:38 AM)It still shocks me how much I love that show
(1:47:44 AM)I saw a season finale to Venture Bros once while high and I couldn't stop laughing
(1:47:54 AM)I honestly....it MIGHT eclipse Venture Bros., one of these days
(1:48:08 AM)God, I love Venture Bros.
(1:48:12 AM)I love them both so much
(1:48:18 AM)Archer is consistently funny, Venture Bros is only funny half the time
(1:48:23 AM)but when it's funny it's fucking hilarious
(1:48:27 AM)COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH! I'VE SEEN IT RAIN AND FIRE IN THE SKY
(1:48:39 AM)No, Venture Bros. is always funny
(1:48:51 AM)but it's funny in a lot of subtler ways
(1:49:19 AM)it's like the emo underground shit of television shows that only you and twelve other people think is funny
(1:49:30 AM)it's so subtle
(1:49:42 AM)bullshit, you love that show too
(1:49:51 AM)of course I do, I'm just making fun of you
(1:50:21 AM)Best Beatles song?
(1:50:46 AM)my favorite is, honestly, When I'm Sixty-Four
(1:51:01 AM)but I'd probably nominate Across the Universe
(1:51:24 AM)I like Harrison more than the other three combined
(1:51:28 AM)Hey Jude and Imagine are both so overrated they make me want to piss on Lennon's grave
(1:51:39 AM)so I'd nominate While My Guitar Gently Weeps
(1:51:58 AM)Happiness is a Warm Gun too, they're both so good musically
(1:52:01 AM)I honestly don't know that I've ever listened to that with any modicum of intention
(1:52:21 AM)did you say that because I lauded you for using the word 'modicum'?
(1:52:29 AM)no, I just...I use the word
(1:52:35 AM)it's a word I use
(1:53:05 AM)should "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" kick Paint it Black of the list? that's a tough call for me
(1:54:02 AM)Somewhere Over the Rainbow belongs in there
(1:54:15 AM)California Dreamin'
iamtehleetness signed off at 1:54 AM.
(1:54:37 AM)bullshit, Bridgman, we're finishing this!
(1:55:05 AM)Both Sides Now, Joni Mitchell
(1:55:24 AM)We've left off American Pie, what the fuck?
(1:56:04 AM)Best Johnny Cash? Folsom Prison Blues, maybe? Boy Named Sue?
(1:56:30 AM)How dare you make me do this alone
I <3.
On with it.
