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Old 01-11-2009, 10:26 AM
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Help me identify this song. Also, where is my sweater?
This song' s been in my head all morning. It goes:

Ba na na na na na na na na na na na na na
Ba na na na na na na na na na na
Ba na na na na na na na na na na na na na
Ba na na na na na na na na na na na
Ba na na na na
Ba na na na
Ba na na na na
Ba na na na
Ba da na na na na na na na
Ba na na na na na na na na na na na.

What is this song? Also, where is my sweater?

Thank you.
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Old 01-11-2009, 10:30 AM
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Let's see, based on the information provided, I'd say it's the Land of a Thousand Dances. But I could be/am likely to be wrong.

Your sweater is in the laundry room, behind the dryer.
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Old 01-11-2009, 10:32 AM
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I think you are missing the lyrics, but I believe the song can be found here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNHSI...ext=1&index=18
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Old 01-11-2009, 10:39 AM
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I think you are missing the lyrics, but I believe the song can be found here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNHSI...ext=1&index=18
Close, but I think this is what you were looking for (not a Rick-Roll - promise).
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Old 01-11-2009, 10:41 AM
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No, no. I don't think any of those are it. Also, my sweater wasn't behind the dryer. Perhaps you were thinking of my pants.
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Old 01-11-2009, 10:42 AM
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The answer to both questions is Rio.
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Old 01-11-2009, 03:39 PM
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Found my sweater!


Now, what's this song? I think you might be on to something with Rio, but not.
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Old 01-11-2009, 05:58 PM
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No, no. I don't think any of those are it. Also, my sweater wasn't behind the dryer. Perhaps you were thinking of my pants.
I can assure you, with confidence, that I have never thought of your pants.
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Old 01-11-2009, 06:19 PM
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I can assure you, with confidence, that I have never thought of your pants.
Color me slightly flattered, blushing even. But I'm just not sure I want to know in what context I enter your thoughts pantsless.
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Old 01-12-2009, 06:45 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgaVa-BvOFA
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Old 01-12-2009, 06:51 AM
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Is it "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" by TheBand TheBand?

Where was your sweater?
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Old 01-12-2009, 07:18 AM
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The Banana Song?
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Old 01-12-2009, 09:58 AM
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It doesn't look like it, but maybe I'll get lucky...

The ending of Hey Jude?
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Old 01-12-2009, 10:50 AM
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Is it "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" by TheBand TheBand?

Where was your sweater?

In the car. But now I can't find my keys.

I think y'all are getting confused by the "Ba na na nas." Those aren't the lyrics. That's just me vocalizing the tune for you.

Let me try vocalizing it another way, so your minds aren't focused on fruit.

Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah baaah
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah baaah
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah baaah
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah
Bah bah bah bah bah
Bah bah bah baaah
Bah bah bah bah bah
Bah bah bah baaaah
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah baaah
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah baaah.
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Old 01-12-2009, 11:01 AM
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Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah baaah
The Hal Briston song?
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Old 01-12-2009, 11:05 AM
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Is it "The Look" by Roxette?
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Old 01-12-2009, 11:16 AM
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Let me try vocalizing it another way, so your minds aren't focused on fruit.
I think I almost have it. Could you post it a little louder?
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Old 01-12-2009, 11:20 AM
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I think I almost have it. Could you post it a little louder?
Sure, I know how that help sometimes!

Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah baaah
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah baaah
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah baaah
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah
Bah bah bah bah bah
Bah bah bah baaah
Bah bah bah bah bah
Bah bah bah baaaah
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah baaah
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah baaah.
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Old 01-12-2009, 11:29 AM
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I Wanna Be Sedated?

Also, Undone?
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Old 01-12-2009, 11:33 AM
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I Feel Free?

The Hallelujah Chorus?

Pomp and Circumstance?
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Old 01-12-2009, 11:42 AM
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Nope.
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Old 01-12-2009, 11:44 AM
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I Feel Free?
Cream or Belinda Carlisle? Either way, nope.

Quote:
The Hallelujah Chorus?
Nah.

Quote:
Pomp and Circumstance?
Too slow.

And while I've got you all here, has anyone seen my keys?
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Old 01-12-2009, 11:52 AM
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is it this

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XlzPFm44Wac

and your keys are in your coat
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Old 01-12-2009, 11:57 AM
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I have your keys, you dropped behind the garage last night when you couldn't wait to get in the washroom and went back there to pee.
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Old 01-12-2009, 11:59 AM
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I'm not quite sure. It's either David Bowie or Vanilla Ice. Was that line "Ba na na na na na na" or "Ba na na na na na na"?
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Old 01-12-2009, 12:01 PM
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I'm not quite sure. It's either David Bowie or Vanilla Ice. Was that line "Ba na na na na na na" or "Ba na na na na na na"?

The latter. Although, I suppose under certain circumstances it could be the former.
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Old 01-12-2009, 02:25 PM
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Your keys are in your other pants.
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Old 01-12-2009, 03:27 PM
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The theme song to The Banana Splits?
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Old 01-12-2009, 03:31 PM
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It's clearly this. You're on your own about the sweater.
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Old 01-12-2009, 04:27 PM
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It's clearly this. You're on your own about the sweater.
Ah, that was not it, but now that's the song that's stuck in my head.

So... thanks?

And I found my keys, but now I can't remember where I parked my car. Anyone?
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Old 01-12-2009, 04:42 PM
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I knew your sweater would be in your car but it looks like I was too late to inform you of that. But now it seems after retrieving your sweater you have misplaced your car. I am not getting any strong vibes on this but I think it may be near a white car, or silver, possibly red, or maybe blue. Unless it's brown ... or green. Hope that helps.


As for the song, I was going to guess The Banana Song or possibly the theme from the Batman TV series.
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Old 01-12-2009, 04:47 PM
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Ah, that was not it, but now that's the song that's stuck in my head.

So... thanks?
Yes, the title of that song is very descriptive. When I found it to post the link, my browser froze and I couldn't close it or pause the player. I thought I was in a Twilight Zone episode for a minute.
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Old 01-12-2009, 07:38 PM
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Okay my car is under a foot of snow; that's why I couldn't find it.

Here's another take on the tune:

Deedle dee deedle dee dee deedle dee dee dee dee dee.
Deedle dee dee deedle deedle dee dee dee...

Anything?
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Old 01-12-2009, 07:52 PM
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Is it Eye Level?
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Old 01-12-2009, 08:10 PM
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This song' s been in my head all morning. It goes:

Ba na na...
The Banana Boat Song?

Nah, that can't be it, otherwise you'd have a DAY-O earworm.


And, speaking of The Kinks, where did my spring go?
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Old 01-12-2009, 08:40 PM
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Is it Eye Level?
Nope.

Deedle dee deedle dee dee deedle dee dee dee dee dee.
Deedle dee dee deedle deedle dee dee dee...
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Old 01-12-2009, 09:31 PM
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Okay my car is under a foot of snow; that's why I couldn't find it.

Here's another take on the tune:

Deedle dee deedle dee dee deedle dee dee dee dee dee.
Deedle dee dee deedle deedle dee dee dee...

Anything?

If you can't find your snow shovel, I last saw it in the trunk of your car.

I think the song is "Hail to the Chief." You're getting all wound up about the inauguration.
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Old 01-13-2009, 05:21 AM
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If the sweater had a slightly goat like smell, you gave it back to the boy.

I believe the song is by a gentleman named Benny Lava
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Old 01-13-2009, 07:29 AM
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If the sweater had a slightly goat like smell, you gave it back to the boy.
I think that goat-like smell is me.

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I believe the song is by a gentleman named Benny Lava
Why can't I stop watching this video?
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Old 01-13-2009, 07:42 AM
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Why can't I stop watching this video?
I KNOW! It is riveting. The song is actually named Kalluri Vaani by Prabhu Deva.
All of his videos have the same crazy Indian dance vibe going. Mucho entertainment.
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Old 01-13-2009, 11:11 AM
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I knew your sweater would be in your car but it looks like I was too late to inform you of that. But now it seems after retrieving your sweater you have misplaced your car. I am not getting any strong vibes on this but I think it may be near a white car, or silver, possibly red, or maybe blue. Unless it's brown ... or green. Hope that helps.
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Okay my car is under a foot of snow; that's why I couldn't find it.

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Aha! I was right, it was near something white!

Damn, I'm good.
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Old 01-13-2009, 12:25 PM
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The Banana Song?
I love the Banana Song! Makes me think of bananas.
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Old 01-13-2009, 02:21 PM
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Look between the couch cushions. I think you parked your car there. And the song is Layla - not the good version, but the lame acoustic version.
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Old 01-13-2009, 02:48 PM
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How about this?

Oh, and here's your sweater.
One Hundred...
Percent...
Acrylic.

Your second attempt at showing the tune is better. Can you say if each note is higher or lower (or the same) as the one before it?
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Old 01-13-2009, 02:51 PM
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I didn't think people still wore sweaters. I much prefer sweatshirts.
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Your second attempt at showing the tune is better. Can you say if each note is higher or lower (or the same) as the one before it?
Lower, then lower, then lower, then higher.
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Old 01-13-2009, 03:52 PM
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sounds just like O Vendedor de Bananas by Jorge Ben Jor (check chorus around 2:40)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-q9LTDlCfI
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Old 01-15-2009, 11:41 AM
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Just found out what it is: "Turkey in the Straw."

Ba na na na na na na na na na na na na na
Ba na na na na na na na na na na
Ba na na na na na na na na na na na na na
Ba na na na na na na na na na na na
Ba na na na na
Ba na na na
Ba na na na na
Ba na na na
Ba da na na na na na na na
Ba na na na na na na na na na na na.


I can rest now.
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