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Paraphrased song titles

Postby pcqgod » 10 Oct 2018, 21:57

1. Extra-atmospheric quirk
2. Cardiological organ rupture Inn
3. Strolling past 12:00 A.M.
4. Fugitive musical combo
5. Tempest passengers
6. Emancipated avian
7. Pelt-clad Aphrodite
8. Ghost of Marconi invention
9. Committing arson of the dwelling
10. Father has acquired a modern satchel
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby GoogaMooga » 10 Oct 2018, 22:15

2,4,7,8,9,10 are easy enough
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby Penk! » 10 Oct 2018, 22:28

1. Space Oddity
2. Heartbreak Hotel
3.
4. Band on the Run
5. Riders on the Storm
6. Freebird
7. Venus in Furs
8.
9. Burning Down the House
10. Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby pcqgod » 10 Oct 2018, 22:39

PENK wrote:1. Space Oddity
2. Heartbreak Hotel
3.
4. Band on the Run
5. Riders on the Storm
6. Freebird
7. Venus in Furs
8.
9. Burning Down the House
10. Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag


All correct.
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby pcqgod » 10 Oct 2018, 23:40

Pansy Puff wrote:Is there a song called Spirit of radio?


Yes, as fans of Rush could tell you.
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby Rayge » 11 Oct 2018, 00:06

that leaves
3 Walking at midnight
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby pcqgod » 11 Oct 2018, 00:35

Rayge wrote:that leaves
3 Walking at midnight


If you're thinking of the Patsy song, the middle word is "after."
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Postby Rayge » 11 Oct 2018, 08:59

pcqgod wrote:
Rayge wrote:that leaves
3 Walking at midnight


If you're thinking of the Patsy song, the middle word is "after."


yes of course - bit of a late at night answer, that one :)
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby pcqgod » 11 Oct 2018, 21:44

More:

11. Narrative song regarding a slim fellow
12. Climax junkie
13. Refrain from napping in the underground
14. Lucky male child
15. Offspring of Earth's natural satellite
16. A surfeit of amorous emotions
17. Heaven town
18. Mayday
19. Observing the inspectors
20. Ensorcelled, annoyed, and flabbergasted
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby Robert » 11 Oct 2018, 22:42

19 = Watching the Detectives
17 = Paradise city
14 = Fortunate Son

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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby pcqgod » 11 Oct 2018, 22:50

Robert wrote:19 = Watching the Detectives
17 = Paradise city
14 = Fortunate Son


Yes.
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby pcqgod » 11 Oct 2018, 22:51

Pansy Puff wrote:No. 13 is
Image



Very good.
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby Tom Waits For No One » 11 Oct 2018, 23:41

11 Ballad Of A Thin Man
18 S.O.S.
20 Bewitched Bothered & Bewildered
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby pcqgod » 11 Oct 2018, 23:42

Tom Waits For No One wrote:11 Ballad Of A Thin Man



Yessiree.
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby pcqgod » 11 Oct 2018, 23:43

Tom Waits For No One wrote:11 Ballad Of A Thin Man
18 S.O.S.


I would have also accepted "Help!"
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby Tom Waits For No One » 11 Oct 2018, 23:44

12 Orgasm Addict
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Postby Ranking Ted » 11 Oct 2018, 23:50

15 Child Of The Moon

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Postby Ranking Ted » 11 Oct 2018, 23:53

13 Don’t Sleep In The Subway

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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby pcqgod » 12 Oct 2018, 00:13

Tom Waits For No One wrote:12 Orgasm Addict
20 Bewitched Bothered & Bewildered


Yup.
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Re: Paraphrased song titles

Postby pcqgod » 12 Oct 2018, 00:16

Ranking Ted wrote:15 Child Of The Moon
13 Don’t Sleep In The Subway


Correct on both counts.
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