the sloppy copy

When I don’t have an immediately-available SOTD in my brain bin, I just reach for an old favorite. Consequently, you might notice there’s a disproportionate amount of Elliott Smith. So you’re welcome.

“I Better Be Quiet Now” / Elliott Smith (2000).

This song plays at work sometimes. Listen to the lyrics. Hilarious.

“Caldonia” / Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five (?)

Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJlNw0myBG4

From the Halls of Montezuma
To the Shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country’s battles
In the air, on land and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
of United States Marine.

Our flag’s unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in ev’ry clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job–
The United States Marines.

Here’s health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve
In many a strife we’ve fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven’s scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.

I had this song in my head all night. Meaning, each time I woke up in the middle of the night, I heard this song playing. In my head. So weird.

“Both sides now” / Judy Collins (1967)

Guess so, I’ve never been there.

“I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City” / Harry Nilsson (1969)

1. arm your Peeps for battle using toothpicks:

2. carefully transfer them to the Battle Arena:

3. set the timer for approximately 7 seconds:

4. watch the battle unfold before your eyes:

5. survey the carnage. Quickly now, before…

6. …everyone bleeds out / deflates.

Voila mon passport!

“Foux da fa fa” / Flight of the Conchords (2008)

This one goes out to every roommate I ever had whose name begins with “J,” because both of their birthdays are today 🙂

“Young” / Kenny Chesney (2002)

The Departed is my favorite movie. Ever. I could write for a very long time about why I like it so, but I’ll spare you. Instead, I’ll say that this song was only a teeny little blip on my mental radar until I saw that movie, and now this song is in my Top Ten Favorite Songs Of All Time* (note: be patient with this video; audio doesn’t start until 20 seconds in (?)).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcCTKtyzaXc

“Gimme Shelter” / The Rolling Stones (1969)

*That would be a good idea for a post, eh? Hmmmm…