Blame Roda for this. Apparently my new nickname is Super D and I have to select my theme song this morning (see comments on part seven of the B&W challenge if you are new to this conversation and therefore totally mystified).
If I don’t choose then Roda will pick one for me. I love Roda but I know her sense of humour….
Well I’m not going to make it that easy so I’m just going to give a list of options from which you lot can choose. Feel free to conspire talk among yourselves and please vote in the comments.
I suspect I’m only allowed to include upbeat songs so I’m going to leave out Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ and any version of ‘Hurt’ by NIN…
I am also going to exclude Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive”, firstly because it is too obvious but mostly because I once rewrote the lyrics into an extremely naughty version for some colleagues who wanted to perform it at a work Christmas party and this is the version I hear in my head whenever I think about this song now. (I never actually go to these parties but I do often provide funny posters, satirical lyrics for party game songs and even special effects with dry-ice etc)
Anyway – to the list:
“Always look on the bright side of life” – The Monty Python team*
“Great Things” by Echobelly
“Alright” by Supergrass
“Where is my mind” by Pixies (sorry – couldn’t resist this)
“Smells like Teen Spirit” Nirvana (Couldn’t resist this either)
“Shine on You Crazy Diamond” Pink Floyd
You have until Monday to put your vote in the comments. In the event of a tie or no votes then Roda gets to choose. Yes – I do have a preference but I’m not telling!
*Susan’s uncle Donny had this played at his funeral. Everyone cracked up. The man was class. Despite the 40 year age gap he and I got on well. I always remember he and I were among the last people left at the end of one family wedding. He pointed out that most people were driving and therefore there were lots of still half-full bottles of champagne on the other tables. We didn’t let them go to waste…
I’ll see what i can do….over wifi 😉
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I would love to hear your version of “I Will Survive”! hee-hee. There are a few of these songs I have not heard before, so I will go listen and then be back to cast my vote! I hope you have a magical day! Hey…wait a minute! Where is ABBA on your list!!!??
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Ah. You spotted that then?…..
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I have narrowed it down…going to look up the lyrics to one of the songs…
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If you have a favorite, you should go for it! You have to feel your theme song, deep down in your soul!!
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There is one option that fits the bill there. But let everyone have some fun first!
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Yes! Should be a fun time
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I really like the Monty Python song. It is catchy. But, does not feel powerful enough for your dance moves! I am going to go with that for a close 2nd choice. But, my first choice would have to be…drum roll please… “Great Things” by Echobelly
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Ha – I predicted that 🙂
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It works well with your cape and dancing shoes!
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Half tempted to design myself a logo tomorrow. See what you have started?
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YES! Now you are talkin!
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I’m voting for Shine on You Crazy Diamond mainly cause it’s so English and I love it best….I think it suits you too…😍🙌though Where is My Mind is a great runner tongue in cheek runner up.
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Gotta be Python. Tongue firmly in cheek, I can see that.
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Monty Python!!! 😊
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Shine on You Crazy Diamond 🎶🎶 Design that logo 😀
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Well so far it looks like there is not going to be a clear favourite! Thank you for your vote. 😀💕
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I would love to read those naughty lyrics of “I Will Survive!” My mom used to play that song all the time. It drove me crazy… But I survived! Anyway, I think Shine on You Crazy Diamond is beautiful and it is probably your favorite. To me though Great Things seems more of a theme song. So I’m voting for Great Things too.
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An interesting comment Dominique. You will find out why on Monday.
The naughty I Will Survive included a lot of satirical digs at management at work so much of it would be lost on anyone who doesn’t know them. I’m sure none of them would really do that with a sheep. Well, fairly sure….
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Can’t wait to read you! You know patience is not a virtu of mine. Impatient to see the logo as well.
Will we ever have the chance to read those lyrics? Have a beautiful weekend my friend.
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I think they disappeared in a computer clearout but I can recall most of them and may try writing them down again. I am taking a notebook on the bus at the moment so it is something I could do then.
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Great! BTW to carry a notebook on the bus is a lot better than a loaf of bread on knees.
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Love Nirvana but the one by Monty Python is my choice. Have you ever listened “Not Perfect” by Tim Minchon?
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Not yet but I am straight off to do so!
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It is Tim Minchin, not Minchon. Sorry. I love that song. Hope you like it.
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Just listened to it again, the third time this afternoon. I want to thank you for introducing me to this. What an incredible song. Funny and moving. I love finding songs that are new to me and this feels like a lovely gift from you.
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He is a funny guy. “Canvas Bags” “RocknRoll Nerd” and “Dark Side” are my favourites. I am so glad you liked it.
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Will investigate those whilst working on the Super D logo in the next hour or so before Susan brings home CURRY 😀❤️
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🙂 Now I am hungry!
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OMG Thanks for introducing that one to me. Love it! This song speaks to me. A lot. On my way to listen of more Minchin’s songs. Thanks again.
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He can be a little raunchy and not politically correct. Swearing. But some of his pieces are just too funny!
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That’s the way I like it! Real and funny. Thanks again for introducing me to this fabulous artist.
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I am so glad you like him. He just makes me laugh! 🙂
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He’s just like Darren, funny and profond at the same time. I understand now why you suggested the song Not Perfect as his theme song.
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Flattery will get you…. well, pretty much anywhere really.
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I will remember that, you know!
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Being from Seattle…gotta back Nirvana.
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I would not expect anything else 😀
Trying to find an even remotely upbeat Nirvana song was a challenge so I went for the obvious one even though Kurt grew to dislike it.
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There is alway Dancing Queen, hehehe
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Rebel Girl’s suggestion has reminded me of another song that has meant a lot to me at times: World Leader Pretend by REM.
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Nice one too. But I stick to my first vote. Great things it is. Looks like right now there is no clear fav. The Monty Python as only one vote ahead. Can’t we vote more than one time? See what you have done Darren. I’m becoming a competitive person! This is so not me. Anyway, if we can vote more than once I’m putting a second vote on Great Things. Roda, I need your help here!
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Great Things is s must for Super D!!!
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And incase you missed my vote, how about adding a few more for Great Things!
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First I’ve chosen two of them but when I heard “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” Pink Floyd I knew that this one was far better than any of the others.
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There is a video that goes with it on their Pulse DVD. It mesmerises me.
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Ok 👍
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I vote for Great Things! Come on Super D!!
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I don’t know what this is all about, but Dominique asked me to vote for Great things! So that’s what I’m doing 🙂
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Thank you Emma. This made me laugh. That is the second time this weekend Dominique has managed that😀
By the way, don’t worry if things on here do not make sense. That is normal for me…
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Another vote from me today for Great Things. “I wanna do great things / I don’t wonna compromise / I wonna know what life is / I wonna know everythings / I wonna know what love is…..” Come on, who can resist these lyrics? There perfect for Super D theme song!
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I’d say Bless You but I know what reaction I’d get…
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Ha, ha…
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Ach this is actually really hard- I was gonna pick Bright Side of Life, but I think Shine on you crazy diamond has the edge (unless you can do a mash up between the two 😉 )
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Shine on, shine on 😉 is my choice you crazy diamond
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Voting has now closed! Thank you all for taking part. I will announce the winner in a couple of hours!
Much love, Darren
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Well…we are tapping our feet waiting! Are you done? How about now?😉 Come on…there is truly only one theme song meant for Super D!
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Patience! I am at work and had to go to the doctors this morning so had to wait until my lunchbreak!
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I guess those are valid excuses!😉 Happy Monday, Super D!
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See new post 🙂 and thank you!
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We now have a winner – see new post!
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