Cryptically-disguised song lyrics

Trollheart · 01-22-2023, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulaac

Yes “homewrecker” looked useful. But then I had an image of Miley Cyrus hanging off a giant ball. Assumed it was not that song but I couldn’t un-think it!

That's "Wrecking Ball"...

Saulaac · 01-23-2023, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Song 5

It's probably come as something of a surprise to you that I'm aware of your intentions to leave me
For another man of your past acquaintance, but you know I have more affection for you than he has;
I confess I was shocked myself when just recently the news was made known to me.

I aurally captured it via the plant of premature raisins. I mean “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”. I always assumed Marvin Gaye wrote it, but just saw that it was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong.

"For another man of your past acquaintance, but you know I have more affection for you than he has" -->> "With some other guy that you knew before, between the two of us guys you know I loved you more"

Survived another round!

rubber soul · 01-23-2023, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulaac

I aurally captured it via the plant of premature raisins. I mean “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”. I always assumed Marvin Gaye wrote it, but just saw that it was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong.

"For another man of your past acquaintance, but you know I have more affection for you than he has" -->> "With some other guy that you knew before, between the two of us guys you know I loved you more"

Survived another round!

Nope, nor did he record the original version. That honor goes to Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. Gladys Knight and the Pips also had a big hit with this before Gaye's version came out. Not as smooth as Gaye's version and probably the rockingest song the Pips ever did.

Saulaac · 01-23-2023, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rubber soul

Nope, nor did he record the original version. That honor goes to Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. Gladys Knight and the Pips also had a big hit with this before Gaye's version came out. Not as smooth as Gaye's version and probably the rockingest song the Pips ever did.

Okay, thanks RS.
Yeah that Motown sound was good.

ribbons · 01-23-2023, 11:24 AM

I had grape hopes that Saulaac would solve Song 5.

Also love Creedence Clearwater Revival's version of that tune.

Trollheart · 01-23-2023, 11:34 AM

Well done you, you, er, you... clever woman you. Yes, yes that's what I was going to say.

Mutter mutter smartasses... think i've nothing better to do... grumble... where's next round... revenge soon take all pay....

ribbons · 01-23-2023, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTcu7MCtuTs

Thanks for posting that, TH. Very good cover, very faithful to the original.

Harold Melvin/Teddy's original is a killer. Amazing voice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Qgh0_JF5o

Trollheart · 01-23-2023, 11:38 AM

Yes I sought out the original after hearing Mick's version. I think the Bluenotes one is superior. Similar to how when they had a hit with "Every Time We Say Goodbye" I went looking for Ella's version, and it slays.

ribbons · 01-23-2023, 02:19 PM

Beautiful song, and I've never heard it before - so thanks for mentioning it. Ella slays most things she sings.

You've got me listening to her now, covering Harry Nilsson's "Open Your Window".
"We could be happy alone in a tent, / Think of the money we'd save on rent."

Wonder how you'd rewrite that lyric, TH.
* ponders alternative word for 'tent' *

Since you started this thread, I am constantly rethinking lyrics in my head.

Edit: Ella's scatting is untranslatable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPqbDUq5A1w

Trollheart · 01-23-2023, 05:05 PM

Easy.

"The possibility that you and I could attain pleasure in a small marquee is high;
Consider the financial incentives with regard to a monthly payment to a third party for our accommodation."

How could anyone resist such an offer?

01-23-2023, 11:34 AM	#106 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Well done you, you, er, you... clever woman you. Yes, yes that's what I was going to say. Mutter mutter smartasses... think i've nothing better to do... grumble... where's next round... revenge soon take all pay.... __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-23-2023, 11:38 AM	#108 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Yes I sought out the original after hearing Mick's version. I think the Bluenotes one is superior. Similar to how when they had a hit with "Every Time We Say Goodbye" I went looking for Ella's version, and it slays. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-23-2023, 02:19 PM	#109 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	Beautiful song, and I've never heard it before - so thanks for mentioning it. Ella slays most things she sings. You've got me listening to her now, covering Harry Nilsson's "Open Your Window". "We could be happy alone in a tent, / Think of the money we'd save on rent." Wonder how you'd rewrite that lyric, TH. * ponders alternative word for 'tent' * Since you started this thread, I am constantly rethinking lyrics in my head. Edit: Ella's scatting is untranslatable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPqbDUq5A1w Last edited by ribbons; 01-23-2023 at 02:29 PM.

01-23-2023, 05:05 PM	#110 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Easy. "The possibility that you and I could attain pleasure in a small marquee is high; Consider the financial incentives with regard to a monthly payment to a third party for our accommodation." How could anyone resist such an offer? __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-23-2023, 11:24 AM	#105 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	I had grape hopes that Saulaac would solve Song 5. Also love Creedence Clearwater Revival's version of that tune.