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Sunday, August 03, 2008 
Aren't the songs that start with "W" generally of a higher level of excellence?
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Seat 18B

 
what "w" songs do you have in mind when you say this?
i took a look and "eh", they're alright.

 
Posted by Seat 18B on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:52 AM
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Kerry

 
Kind of freaky.
But true, none the less!
 
Posted by Kerry on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:52 AM
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Marilyn

 
I'm not sure, but track 5 on most cds is usually great.

 
Posted by Marilyn on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:52 AM
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:.☆ pǝnɹʇsuoɔ ssıɯ ☆.:™

 
5, 7, 11 & 12. Dunno what it is... seems to be rule.

 
Posted by :.☆ pǝnɹʇsuoɔ ssıɯ ☆.:™ on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 5:02 AM
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Ryan

 
Hmm, my favorite tends to be in the 7-9 range.

 
Posted by Ryan on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 5:17 AM
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Amish. No Car.

 
We Didn't Start The Fire - Bruce Springsteen
We're In This Together - NIN
Welcome to the Machine - Pink Floyd
Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
When I Come Around - Green Day
Where i End And You Begin - Radiohead
Where Is My Mind - Pixies
Wonderwall - Oasis
 
Posted by Amish. No Car. on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:52 AM
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Lovesaxy
Kyle Sundgren

 
We Didn't Start the Fire is Billy Joel! It sounds nothing like Bruce!
 
Posted by Lovesaxy on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 2:53 PM
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ÇhÉl§ëÅ
Chelsea Luce

 
Ryan started the fire.

 
Posted by ÇhÉl§ëÅ on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 4:58 AM
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Karen

 
Tell that to "What Time is It?" from the High School Musical Soundtrack. Okay. I admit it. It's awesome. I'm such an uberdork...

k
 
Posted by Karen on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:53 AM
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kelly jo briscoe

 
wierdly i was lisitening to Welcome to the Black Parade when read the blog and wes it did...
 
Posted by kelly jo briscoe on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:53 AM
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Steven Locke
Steven Locke

 
I agree fully.

 
Posted by Steven Locke on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:53 AM
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Ash, The Movie Geek

 
Could you give us an example of a "w" titled song that is close to your heart? ;)
 
Posted by Ash, The Movie Geek on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:53 AM
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dancing queen ♥

 
Ha ha. I checked and they are a little bit, yeah. LOL.


♥ Jessica
 
Posted by dancing queen ♥ on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:53 AM
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S'lissssslaaaa
Loser Face

 
Especially that Spice Girls classic, "Wannabe"

Which is definitely not on MY ipod . . .

 
Posted by S'lissssslaaaa on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:53 AM
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Leanne

 
You mean like "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go?" by WWWWham?
 
Posted by Leanne on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:53 AM
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Rob

 
I checked my Ipod here's some of what i have under W, Walking on Sunshine (Katrina and the waves), War Is Over (happy christmas) (John Lennon), Watching Wheels (John Lennon), We are the champions (Queen), We can work it out (Beatles), We will rock you (queen), What'd I Say (Ray Charles), What is Life (George Harrison), Whatever gets you through the night (John Lennon), Whats going on (Marvin Gaye), What i grow up (to be a man) (beach boys), When i'm 64 (Beatles), when we was fab (George Harrison), Where were you last night (Traveling Wilburys), While my guitar gently weeps (George Harrison), Whole lotta shakin' goin' on (Jerry Lee Lewis), Why Don't We do it in the road (Beatles), Why so blue (Paul McCartney), With A Girl Like You (Rutles), With a Little Help From my Friends (Beatles), Within You Without You (Beatles), Working Class Hero (John Lennon), Wouldn't It Be Nice (Beach Boys), Wreck Of The Hesperus (George Harrison).


I would Agree.


-Rob
 
Posted by Rob on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:54 AM
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H@z0n F@nT@$t!c0

 
I agree. The last letters of the alphabet are constantly underrated. One takes the time to download the "W"s, but never gets there if you listen alphabetically.
I mean, without the "W", we wouldn't have such classic hits as:

"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham
"Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foriegner
"Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day
"Walk This Way" by Run- DMC

...and when you are feeling down....

"Waterloo" by Abba
"West End Girls" by Pet Shop Boys

You can't find that type of quality in the "M"s....
 
Posted by H@z0n F@nT@$t!c0 on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:54 AM
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Annie
Annie Pennington

 
Well BY GEORGE, you're right!
 
Posted by Annie on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:54 AM
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JUSTIN
Justin Chun

 
I don't get why you would say this...? Have you looked at "H" recently? For every "What You Know" there is a "Hey Ma" or "Wuthering Heights" there is a "Hounds of Love" or "Waltz 2 (XO)" there is a "Hate it or Love it" or "Welcome to the Jungle" there is a "Heroin"... I'm sorry, I can't do this, you're right!
 
Posted by JUSTIN on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:54 AM
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Gob
Grant George

 
well, there are some good ones!
i'll give you that.

but then, you can say that for every letter.

give me an example?
 
Posted by Gob on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:54 AM
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Patrick

 
You got a good point there BJ... just checked out my iTunes and I like a lot of the songs I saw... BTW I got Reign Over Me through my Netflix this week and I was pleasantly surprised to see you in it towards the end. You should get yourself into some more films when you aren't writing and being all cool.

 
Posted by Patrick on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:54 AM
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Alyzabeth Mitchell

 
Yes! Especially if they are by Elton John!
 
Posted by Alyzabeth Mitchell on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:54 AM
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Jenifer

 
Good call....
 
Posted by Jenifer on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:54 AM
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Secretly Stephie
Steph Weir

 
Holy crap; yes.


I think it has to do with the 5 W's - more interactivity?
 
Posted by Secretly Stephie on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:54 AM
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmeg

 
I usually go by songs that start with "Written by Coldplay" as the highest level of excellence...

but that's just me.

 
Posted by Mmmmmmmmmmmmeg on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:54 AM
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Ginger

 
Wwwwwwhatever!
 
Posted by Ginger on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:54 AM
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[all the time in the world]

 
My iPod:

Wait - The Beatles
Wait a Minute - Ray J and Lil' Kim
Waiting for a Girl Like You - Foreigner
Waking Up - Elastica
Walking On the Moon - The Police
Wanna Be Starting Something - Michael Jackson
Warm Leatherette - The Normal
Warsaw - Joy Division
Watch Out Now - The Beatnuts
We Be Clubbin' - Ice Cube
We Suck Young Blood - Radiohead
Weird Fishees/ Arpeggi - Radiohead
Wheel in the Sky - Journey
When the Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin
When the Lights Go Down In The City - Journey
Where I End and You Begin - Radiohead
Whip-Smart - Liz Phair
Who's That Girl - The Eurhythmics
Who Ride Wit Us - Kurupt
Woo Ha - Busta Rhymes
Worrywort - Radiohead
Would You Die for Me - Notorious BIG & Lil' Kim

I just listed the W's from my small iPod, I think my 80's slow rock jams kinda cancel out your theory. Otherwise, pretty good! You should list some of yours now.
Can't wait for the new season! Cheers!
 
Posted by [all the time in the world] on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:55 AM
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SHEEMS!

 
I'm a fan of songs that start with "C"
 
Posted by SHEEMS! on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:55 AM
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Michelle

 
Yes! And for some reason, the ones that start w/ S, as well.
I love you!!
 
Posted by Michelle on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:55 AM
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John /J.D. (Johnnie Darko)
John DeLeonardis

 
Damn it, sir!

If that isn't truthful, I don't know what is!

Songs include:

"Well Thought Out Twinkles" by Silversun Pickups

"We're Going to Be Friends" by The White Stripes

"Wdpk 83.
7 FM" by Daft Punk

"Wenn Dein Herz zu schlagen aufhort" by Wir sind Helden

"What Do You Want Me To Say?" by The Dismemberment Plan

"Wheel" by John Mayer

"When Your Heart Stops Beating" by +44

"When The Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin

"Whenever You See Fit" by Modest Mouse & 764-HERO

"Where Eagles Have Been" by Wolfmother

"The Willing Well I - IV" by Coheed & Cambria

"Wraith Pinned to the Mist & Other Games" by Of Montreal

"Writing On The Walls" by Underoath

"Wrong Way" by Sublime

"Willfull Suspension of Disbelief" by Modest Mouse

"White Unicorn" by Wolfmother

"When Your Mind's Made Up" by The Swell Season (Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova)


Among MANY others.
:]
 
Posted by John /J.D. (Johnnie Darko) on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:55 AM
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The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.

 
It's true.


Whip It is an excellent song!
 
Posted by The best thing to hold onto in life is each other. on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:55 AM
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Your Music Matters

 
For the most part... except "What I've become" by Ashlee Simpson.
If anything that just shows a lower level of excellence on my part for owning it!
 
Posted by Your Music Matters on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:55 AM
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natalie

 
Yes.

 
Posted by natalie on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:55 AM
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B*Anne

 
Examples of this are uncanny...thanks for making me smile.
:D
"Who Made Who" by AC/DC. YES.

"When Doves Cry" by Prince. YES.

"We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel. YES.

"Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi. YES.

"We Are All On Drugs" by Weezer. YES.

"Wrong Way" by Sublime. YES.

"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by The Beatles. YES.

"Whatever" by Godsmack. YES.

"Where's Your Head At?" by Basement Jaxx. YES.

"Wherever I May Roam" by Metallica. YES.

This is AWESOME!!! I could go on all day. <3 Kick ass.

 
Posted by B*Anne on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:55 AM
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Kit

 
Definitely. "Wake me up before you go-go" is golden.

 
Posted by Kit on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:55 AM
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steph

 
First!

wow! who would've guessed I have over 200 W songs?!

And they are far superior than most.

 
Posted by steph on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:55 AM
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Boycott the Caf

 
Wookie What backs up this claim.

 
Posted by Boycott the Caf on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:55 AM
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Li'l Bit

 
hmm, that does seem oddly true. . .
and also, bands whose names start with an "S"
 
Posted by Li'l Bit on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:55 AM
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"The Killer"

 
TEMP !!!

lemme check
 
Posted by "The Killer" on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:56 AM
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Tiffany "Min"
Tiffany Conner

 
Hmmmm.... I find that many of my songs beginning with "W" are from the 80's or have a Christmas theme...
 
Posted by Tiffany "Min" on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:56 AM
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Karma Police

 
I wish I could agree with you....

...but sadly, I am one of the few people left on the planet who do not own an IPod!
 
Posted by Karma Police on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:56 AM
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Zàç
Zac Oros

 
no offance but not at all 4 me man i dont really LOVE my 'W' songs i love the "W" bands though
 
Posted by Zàç on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:56 AM
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Jenny

 
It's about 50/50 on mine.

 
Posted by Jenny on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:56 AM
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Jason
Jason Pack

 
omg yer totally right
 
Posted by Jason on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:58 AM
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Tina

 
lol Yes! Very true as all my fave songs start with W.

 
Posted by Tina on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:58 AM
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BACON
Jacob Anderson

 
Definately, Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Theme by Rockapella is the epitome of excellence. Although, Who let the Dogs out? by the Baha Men has to be a close second.

 
Posted by BACON on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:58 AM
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woody

 
word
 
Posted by woody on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:58 AM
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Abby

 
maybe the pink floyd ones...
 
Posted by Abby on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:58 AM
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Jennifer

 
Except Wake Me Up Before You Go Go.

 
Posted by Jennifer on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:58 AM
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Forrest
Forrest Durell

 
true true, wolfmother, weezer
 
Posted by Forrest on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 3:59 AM
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