milky_26 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 minute ago, I P Knightley said: I think you're the last man standing. It wasn't just that the band's title is another song by another artist but that the band has named itself after that song. Roxette called themselves after the Doctor Feelgood song; Doctor Feelgood named themselves after a 1960's blues track; ABC named themselves after the Jacksons' song; Deacon Blue after a Steely Dan song; Kooks after the Bowie song; Right Said Fred after Bernard Cribbens' song. The songs mentioned are, therefore, irrelevant (sorry!) Others that fit the bill would be Motorhead who named themselves after the Hawkwind song, Motorhead which they then, of course, recorded for themselves, so an answer of Motorhead by Motorhead would have earned double points, as would In a Big Country by Big Country (who, I believe, named themselves after a Talking Heads song and not the film). So, what Queen track inspired the name of another artist? all we hear is radio ... .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: The songs mentioned are, therefore, irrelevant (sorry!) Nooooo. Not having that. They're relevant because you included them, and there's a clear link between them. ...and is it Laydeeee -o - Ga Ga ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, felix said: Nooooo. Not having that. They're relevant because you included them, and there's a clear link between them. ...and is it Laydeeee -o - Ga Ga ? then the roxette song would be wrong, it would have to be "the look" as that reached the highest chart position in the uk (no1) compared to it must have been love (no 3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 this hopefully is an easier one, what connects the following artists, try and add an artist that fits 1- bad religion 2- they might be giants 3- belle and sebastian 4- damn yankees 5- kool and the gang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, milky_26 said: then the roxette song would be wrong, it would have to be "the look" as that reached the highest chart position in the uk (no1) compared to it must have been love (no 3) You could be right, but Wiki has The Look peaking at No 7 (in the UK) . Wiki not always 100% tho' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 minute ago, felix said: You could be right, but Wiki has The Look peaking at No 7 (in the UK) . Wiki not always 100% tho' oops you are right i read the 7 as a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, milky_26 said: oops you are right i read the 7 as a 1 No worries. Does Talk Talk work for your link ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 28 minutes ago, felix said: Nooooo. Not having that. They're relevant because you included them, and there's a clear link between them. ...and is it Laydeeee -o - Ga Ga ? Razy lacism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Just now, I P Knightley said: Razy lacism. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, felix said: No worries. Does Talk Talk work for your link ? it does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 56 minutes ago, milky_26 said: this hopefully is an easier one, what connects the following artists, try and add an artist that fits 1- bad religion 2- they might be giants 3- belle and sebastian 4- damn yankees 5- kool and the gang 44 minutes ago, felix said: No worries. Does Talk Talk work for your link ? I only know the songs of one of the groups in your first list (it should be two but I can't think of any names) but if Talk Talk works, does Bad Company join the list? (Avoids mentioning one act already mentioned in this thread...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 bad company is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 hour ago, I P Knightley said: I only know the songs of one of the groups in your first list (it should be two but I can't think of any names) but if Talk Talk works, does Bad Company join the list? (Avoids mentioning one act already mentioned in this thread...) Pretty sure this was on Only Connect a while ago. Does Big Country qualify? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Just now, JWL said: Pretty sure this was on Only Connect a while ago. Does Big Country qualify? yes big country is a correct answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 3 hours ago, JWL said: Pretty sure this was on Only Connect a while ago. Does Big Country qualify? One of the two that straddles Milky's and my (later) categories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 My Generation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Time for another theme? This is one that even @ri Alban would probably get if I started with more than three clues. I'm adding in a fourth for Boof (although if you'd guessed it, @Boof, I'd have bounced it on a technicality). 1. Hit me with your Rhythm Stick - Ian Dury and the Blockheads 2. Hold on Tight - ELO 3. Should I Stay or Should I Go? - The Clash 4. The Last Laugh of the Laughter - Travis Boof. Circumstances - Rush As before, come up with a sixth song/artist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 thats a good one, if i have it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 i'll guess blondie - call me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Daft Punk - around the world (original version). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Just now, fancy a brew said: Daft Punk - around the world (original version). you are turning into the daft punk version of @Boof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Em?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Psycho Killer - Talking Heads If I'm right Circumstances would definitely have been in there How's about Force Ten from...you've guessed it...Rush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 54 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Time for another theme? What was the last one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 2 hours ago, milky_26 said: you are turning into the daft punk version of @Boof I got the link I think but couldn't think of a song, a more serious suggestion would be Christine and the Queens - Tilted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Boof said: What was the last one? I thought you'd got the brief. Apologies. All bands took their names from songs by artists. Right Said Fred is everyone's favourite Bernard Cribbens track, etc. You see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 hours ago, milky_26 said: i'll guess blondie - call me Not the Blondie track i had in mind but, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I thought you'd got the brief. Apologies. All bands took their names from songs by artists. Right Said Fred is everyone's favourite Bernard Cribbens track, etc. You see? Whoops - my mistake. It was the @milky_26 one I was bamboozled by. Bad Religion, They Might Be Giants etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 hours ago, fancy a brew said: Daft Punk - around the world (original version). I might have to say no on the same technicality on which I'd bump Rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Boof said: Whoops - my mistake. It was the @milky_26 one I was bamboozled by. Bad Religion, They Might Be Giants etc... It's similar. TMBG have a song called TMBG Talk Talk have a song called Talk Talk Etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Boof said: Psycho Killer - Talking Heads If I'm right Circumstances would definitely have been in there How's about Force Ten from...you've guessed it...Rush? I'll explain why I'm unsure about Rush later. Psycho Killer is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Let’s Talk About Cars by The Butthole Surfers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 The brilliant:- Da Da Da by Trio ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) Runrig - Loch Lomond? (trying to work out the technicality ) Ach, baws - that's not going to help me work it oot! Edited April 23, 2020 by Boof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 19 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Not the Blondie track i had in mind but, yes. were you thinking of denis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Gangnam Style - PSY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, milky_26 said: were you thinking of denis? Yep - named after formaer Scotland forward, Denis Law 18 minutes ago, Tazio said: Let’s Talk About Cars by The Butthole Surfers. I'm listening to it just now. Arm twisted, I'm saying yes. I know nothing about the Butthole Surfers. Are they big fans of Shepshed Dynamo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Boof said: Gangnam Style - PSY? Yes - that would almost certainly do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, Boof said: Runrig - Loch Lomond? (trying to work out the technicality ) Ach, baws - that's not going to help me work it oot! I could Google it but you're here. Where, exactly, are Rush from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Just now, I P Knightley said: Yep - named after formaer Scotland forward, Denis Law I'm listening to it just now. Arm twisted, I'm saying yes. I know nothing about the Butthole Surfers. Are they big fans of Shepshed Dynamo? Well it has to be a yes doesn’t it, unless you want a more specific thing. Definitely ticks the obvious box. The Buttholes plough their own path in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi - Kylie Minogue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Just now, I P Knightley said: I could Google it but you're here. Where, exactly, are Rush from? Toronto, Ontario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 I’ll also offer up Acadian Driftwood by The Band as it’s less contentious. I just couldn’t resist getting the Butthole Surfers into the quiz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Boof said: Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi - Kylie Minogue? Kylie gets it from me, Fnnaarr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tazio said: I’ll also offer up Acadian Driftwood by The Band as it’s less contentious. I just couldn’t resist getting the Butthole Surfers into the quiz. And your offer shall be accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Boof said: Toronto, Ontario Which means I'm being a little bit harsher in applying the technicality than if they'd been from, say, Montreal. But I'm still applying it. And would apply it to Runrig as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Just now, I P Knightley said: Which means I'm being a little bit harsher in applying the technicality than if they'd been from, say, Montreal. But I'm still applying it. And would apply it to Runrig as well. Is that your official answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Feck! I've opened the twilight zone thread again. HELP!!!! Let me oot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Boof said: Is that your official answer? I'm not ashamed; I have no regrets. I selected a theme for which anything by Rush couldn't possibly be an answer You should feel honoured, not hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 1 minute ago, ri Alban said: Feck! I've opened the twilight zone thread again. HELP!!!! Let me oot! Do you know any of the songs listed so far? Here's another few: Michelle - The Beatles Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley Games Without Frontiers - Peter Gabriel Vertigo - U2 Viva Forever - Spice Girls My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder It's to do with the songs, almost all to do with the songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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