A Kind Of Magic

First off, hi to anyone that remembers. Just thought good old yahoo answers might be of some help here.

I'd love a starting point to jump into the Counting Crows. I know nothing about them outside of Mr. Jones and Big Yellow Taxi, but I do like the sound and the style and the general nostalgia of them. I was hoping someone here is a fan and could lead me in a general direction to start.

Not thinking albums so much, but a few songs that are can't miss ones by the group.

I have a Panasonic home entertainment system and I am trying to run the sound from a LG Plasma set through the surround sound speakers. I tried putting the cables from the Audio out ports on the TV to every port on the DVD receiver but none of them work. I get a faint buzz through the speakers when I set the receiver to TV and run the cables from the TV IN ports, but no sound comes through.

Any help would be appreciated.

I'm looking to get a dog to primarily stay indoors, and I was wondering if a beagle is too much work for that. I have had 3 beagles in my lifetime, but they have all stayed outside, and 2 of them were hunting dogs. I haven't had the experience of keeping one indoors and I was hoping someone may have done it and hopefully can give me some info.

Also, since I know it may be difficult because beagles love the outdoors, what other types of dogs would make good house pets. Nothing to frilly, but maybe a beagle type dog that could do well inside.

Thanks

I just glanced over and saw my Grease DVD on the shelf and I got inspired.

Hopelessly Devoted To You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2cXYii0nfU

We Go Together

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A4DLAGW3a0

Summer Nights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpJUrt0O7uY

Out cheese that mofos. And, I actually love these songs.

BQ: Favorite musical?

BQ2: Will Poppy answer this question?

Maybe they didn't write it or maybe they did write it and the lines ended up being completely ironic at a later date.

For example...

My Girl - The Temptations

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltRwmgYEUr8

David Ruffin sang lead on the song which was written by Smokey Robinson. The line "I don't need no money, fortune or fame. I got all the riches one man can claim" is ironic, because David Ruffin was kicked out of The Temptations because he wanted the name changed to David Ruffin and The Temptations (Like Diana Ross did with The Supremes). The name change would have also resulted in a greater royalty check to Mr. Ruffin, and much, much more fame.

Anyways, after a stupidly long example, let's hear yours.

I like the simplicity of the music. No one was dancing around in crazy costumes or playing their instruments too loud. I love the focus on good vocals and clean, easy playing. It is relaxing. So, share with me your favorites from that era if you would be so kind.

MQ: Who does "For Once In My Life Better"?

The Tempations

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YnnWrFHY7E

Stevie Wonder

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imsB543zqSM

Michael Buble? (ok, it is really just for the other two, but listen to how bad it is : P )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ-GaLzWmhQ

MQ2: Has there ever been a more recognizable record label than Motown?

BQ: Don't name names, but aren't there a few users on here that really cheese you off?

BQ2: Be honest, you use Wikipedia to look up stuff, then claim it as your own knowledge on here, don't you?

Not sure if any of you are basketball fans, but LeBron James just took a dump on the city of Cleveland and went totally against his word and promises of a championship.

Anyways, have some songs for either.

A) Being betrayed

or

B) Hating everything about a certain person

Thanks

Something like an attention grabber or a song that might pique a person's interest?

BQ: Ever felt left out of the circle?

BQ2: Do you come on here to talk to strangers, or just talk music?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_QcGpR8SCY

Can you give me some songs about America. Preferably something positive, I don't really care to hear the "down with the man" stuff or bands whining about politics. Maybe something patriotic or American related.

Happy Fourth of July everyone.

MQ: A song for the troops around the world?

BQ: Any big plans for today?

Ok, I asked something like this a couple days ago, but I only got two answers.

Basically, I've been listening to You Can Call Me Al, and I decided I like Paul's style, so I'm looking for some more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULjCSK0oOlI

MQ: Know any songs that are written based on paintings?

BQ: Do you suck?

BQ2: Favorite music video that has a celebrity in it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULjCSK0oOlI

or how about this rendition?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYaPoAAST88

Seriously though, do you have any Paul Simon suggestions? I'm not really into his stuff, but I can dig that kind of music, it is oddly relaxing. Hit me with links.

BQ: Any fans of The Office?

BQ2: Favorite A Capella cover of a song?

Hello, just your resident douchebag here = P

In all seriousness though, I need some help. I'm looking for some love songs. Not the cheesy, bubblegum kind of stuff either. I'm looking for more raw emotion in the song, something that really says "I Love You". The kind of song you can play for someone to let them know how you feel, without actually having to say anything at all.

Preferably no metal, but anything from classic to modern rock and pop will be excellent.

BQ: Ever been in love?

BQ2: Have any plans for Christmas yet?

Another question brought on by YouTube. I was watching a clip from a Journey concert, and it got me thinking. Which bands had the best pairings of vocalist and guitarists.

If people still don't understand, here are a few examples I came up with, you can use them and expand or add your own if you like, I'm just curious.

Freddie Mercury/Brian May

Robert Plant/Jimmy Page

Roger Daltry/Pete Townshend

Steve Perry/Neal Schon

MQ: Favorite Bob Seger song?

BQ: If you could, right this second, would you drop everything you had going on in life just to be with a special someone?

I don't mean covers either. I mean, think of a song, any song, and then try to think if it would be better if someone else had done it. Kind of think of it like they did with MoTown. Smokey Robinson wrote A TON of songs, and he even recorded them, but The Temptations did quite a few of them too, recorded them, and had way more success. If you want an example, Smokey did My Girl, but I don't think anyone owns that recording.

Anyways, after rambling, I was listening to Changes by David Bowie, and all I could think is that Bob Dylan would have done that song so much better. It would have been slowed down obviously, but it fits his style perfectly and I think he could have made that a better song.

Any come to mind?

MQ: Favorite Temptations song? (links are great, I love them and it's easier to just click = P)

BQ: Ipod, Zune, or other?

Alright, this is a genuine question, let's not get anyone getting all angry for no reason.

Someone decided to put a Justin Beiber set to metal music, and I want to know what makes this different than other metal songs. Still has the breakdowns, the distortion, the metal aspects, just Justin Beiber singing. I'm curious to see explanations as to why or why not this is any different from any other metal song.

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1937062

MQ: Favorite song released in or before 1975?

BQ: Metallica Unplugged: Is it possibly their worst idea ever?

I'll just be straight to the point here.

Everyone on here seems to think they are an expert on music. Be it judging someone's music taste, "experts" on certain music genres, or holding oneself above the others because of the music you listen to.

Why though? I really would love to know. Why exactly do you think you have the right to call someone ignorant because they only listen to one genre of music? What makes anyone think they know a damn thing about music, just because they listen to a lot of songs? I can understand knowing a lot about a band, but what I would like to know is, how exactly did it get into your head that you are an expert on music?

MQ: Favorite song released the year you turned 12 years old?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biu2wT7orZw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xf-Lesrkuc

BQ: Don't you find the term "elitist" to be over dramatic and a bit ridiculous?

BQ2: What is the one thing you know most about music? (ex: a certain band, genre, singer, etc)

This can be past, present or even someone you think has some serious potential that hasn't made it big yet. I think it is obvious who my pick is, but I want to hear more opinions, because I get curious. Take into effect stage presence, vocal ability, charisma, and overall quality.

Links are fantastic.

Also, if you have a microphone, answer this question, because it is really cool, and I'm kind of interested in what some of you sound like, in a totally non creepy way. = P

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ar3Pd...

I've been listening to a Temptations vinyl I got for Valentines Day. Yes, you read that right. Most people get chocolates and a card, my girlfriend got me vinyls. How amazing is that?. Anyways, while looking at the album, I saw that most if not all of the songs were written by Smokey Robinson, and I got to wondering if he is more famous for his songwriting, rather than his work with The Miracles.

Here are a few famous Smokey Robinson songs:

I Second That Emotion

My Girl

Get Ready

The Way You Do The Things You Do

BQ: Favorite song sung by Smokey Robinson?

BQ2: Favorite Temptation?

It seems when you mention Queen on here, you get the same songs, and the lists look just like the back of the Greatest Hits.

My question to you all is, what are your favorite songs that AREN'T included on a greatest hits disc, and I'll even put a list of the ones that are on that CD, so no one is confused...

1. "Bohemian Rhapsody" (from A Night at the Opera, 1975) Freddie Mercury 5:55

2. "Another One Bites the Dust" (from The Game, 1980) John Deacon 3:36

3. "Killer Queen" (from Sheer Heart Attack, 1974) Mercury 2:57

4. "Fat Bottomed Girls" (single version, from Jazz, 1978) Brian May 3:16

5. "Bicycle Race" (from Jazz, 1978) Mercury 3:01

6. "You're My Best Friend" (from A Night at the Opera, 1975) Deacon 2:52

7. "Don't Stop Me Now" (from Jazz, 1978) Mercury 3:29

8. "Save Me" (from The Game, 1980) May 3:48

9. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" (from The Game, 1980) Mercury 2:42

10. "Somebody to Love" (from A Day at the Races, 1976) Mercury 4:56

11. "Now I'm Here" (from Sheer Heart Attack, 1974) May 4:10

12. "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy" (from A Day at the Races, 1976) Mercury 2:54

13. "Play the Game" (from The Game, 1980) Mercury 3:33

14. "Flash" (single version, from Flash Gordon, 1980) May 2:48

15. "Seven Seas of Rhye" (from Queen II, 1974) Mercury 2:47

16. "We Will Rock You" (from News of the World, 1977) May 2:01

17. "We Are the Champions" (from News of the World, 1977)

Aaaand, to make this question even ridiculously longer, I'll throw a few links at those of you who don't really want to look any of the lesser known songs up.

My Fairy King - (Queen I)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ-Xe_1skoI

White Queen (As It Began) - (Queen II)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44FqQiIjugA

Flick Of The Wrist - (Sheer Heart Attack)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOJd_TPc9MA

White Man - (A Day At The Races)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS7FUJZEZho

Put Out The Fire - Queen - (Hot Space)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx9iGRBN-4M

Tear It Up - (The Works)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX5lqLzkU8Y

Breakthru - (The Miracle)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q22oGInO-uo

Headlong - (Innuendo)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI-bPZQhBLk

BQ: Favorite Queen album?

BQ2: Favorite song of the ones I posted?

I'm going to list off a few songs, and I want you to pick only 5 of them.

Lay Lady Lay - Bob Dylan

We Are The Champions - Queen

Imagine - John Lennon

My Generation - The Who

My Girl - The Temptations

We Are The Champions - Queen

Baba O'Riley - The Who

Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles

Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan

Who's Lovin' You - The Jackson 5

Killer Queen - Queen

Come Together - The Beatles

Behind Blue Eyes - The Who

Mr. Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan

The Way You Do The Things You Do - The Temptations

Just pick the 5 that you think are the better songs, and try not to just be biased and pick your favorite band.

MQ: Who would you consider the greatest songwriter ever?

MQ2: Favorite band on the above list?

BQ: Who would be your ideal roommate?