# Grandson of the Song Game Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 17, 2002, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373 "2002-07-17T07:16:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/181 "2002-07-19T04:28:06Z")
**Team One** (Just in case): _Oh, **Man** dy, well you came and you gave without taking but I sent you away, oh **Man** dy…_ **Man** dy - Barry **Man** ilow ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/182 "2002-07-19T04:29:54Z")
We still need to post again, because simul-posts aren’t counted as multiple turns. But I thought I’d give someone else a chance to play. 😉 _goes off to make a peanut butter sandwich_ ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/183 "2002-07-19T04:39:53Z")
Team two I lost my lucky ball and chain Now she’s four years gone She’s five feet tall and sick of me And all my rattling on She walked away from a happy MAN I thought I was so cool I just stood there whistling “There Goes the Bride” As she walked out the door. Lucky Ball & Chain / They Might be Giants (cringe - two hideous puns in one posting - good shot) ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/184 "2002-07-19T05:14:32Z")
**Team One** Jacob’s Ladder, Huey Lewis and the News _I met a fan dancer Down in South Side Birmingham She was running from a fat **man** Selling salvation in his hand Now he’s trying to save me We’ll I’m doing alright the best that I can Just another fallen angel Trying to get through the night_ ---
**Author:** ![TeaElle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8491ac/32.png) [@TeaElle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeaElle)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/185 "2002-07-19T06:03:51Z")
Okay, I’m switching teams again. Team one is monopolizing the game tonight. **Team Two** _I’m a **man** , I know what it feels like I’m a **man** , working on the living part of life You see through me, I understand Don’t lose hope, if you can Have a little faith in **man** _ _ **Man** _ - Elton John ---
**Author:** ![Squish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8797f3/32.png) [@Squish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squish)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/186 "2002-07-19T06:07:26Z")
One hour and 15 minutes until Team 2 defaults! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/187 "2002-07-19T06:17:21Z")
**Team One** Stand By Your Man, Tammy Wynette _And if you love him Be proud of him 'Cause after all, he’s just a **man** _ ---
**Author:** ![Squish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8797f3/32.png) [@Squish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squish)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/188 "2002-07-19T06:17:45Z")
Oh, poop. Team 1: _Lived my life around her And I lived my life as I was told Had me coming and going and coming and going like a toy Turned me from a **man** into a sniveling little boy_ Ministry - She’s Got a Cause ---
**Author:** ![Crepitus\_Fremitus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e19adc/32.png) [@Crepitus\_Fremitus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crepitus_Fremitus)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/189 "2002-07-19T06:27:17Z")
**Team 2** _Well my name is Jock Stewart I’m a canny gun **man** And a roving young fellow I’ve been So be easy and free when you’re drinking with me_ I’m a **Man** You Don’t Meet Every Day—The Pogues ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/190 "2002-07-19T06:39:12Z")
**Team One** A Woman Loves, Steve Wariner _A woman loves beyond her questions And dreams beyond her doubts Her heart will lead and she will follow Even when there’s no way out Her eyes refuse to see the danger As she walks right through the fire A **man** may give himself to passion and desire But a woman loves_ ---
**Author:** ![TeaElle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8491ac/32.png) [@TeaElle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeaElle)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/191 "2002-07-19T06:45:50Z")
We really need to be more careful about simulposting. Previewing replies should help, hint hint. **Team 2** _If I were a sculptor But then again, no Or a **man** Who makes potions In a traveling show_ _Your Song_ - Elton John (I could use Elton until this theme runs out. I think I’ll try.) ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/192 "2002-07-19T07:20:59Z")
We can only preview so many times, though. **Team One** The Woman in Me, Shania Twain _The woman in me Needs you to be The **man** in my arms To hold tenderly Cause I’m a woman in love And it’s you I run to Yeah the woman in me Needs the **man** in you_ ---
**Author:** ![Crepitus\_Fremitus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e19adc/32.png) [@Crepitus\_Fremitus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crepitus_Fremitus)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/193 "2002-07-19T07:27:55Z")
**Team 2** \*Well I’ve sailed with Burgess once before and I think I know him well If a \*_man[/]’s a sailor he will get along If he’s not then he’s sure fer Hell_ The Leaving of Liverpool—The Pogues ---
**Author:** ![Squish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8797f3/32.png) [@Squish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squish)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/194 "2002-07-19T07:32:32Z")
Geez, **C.F.** , how many Pogues albums do you _have_? Team 1: _I was born a ramblin’ **man** _ Allman Brothers - Ramblin’ Man (the gods help me)\ ---
**Author:** ![Crepitus\_Fremitus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e19adc/32.png) [@Crepitus\_Fremitus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crepitus_Fremitus)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/195 "2002-07-19T07:39:04Z")
**Team 2** Rainbow **man** Eyes cool No hurt No fool Dead! Rainbow Man—Pogues > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Squish \* > \*\*Geez, **C.F.** , how many Pogues albums do you _have_? The Pogues are **Man** ly MEN who sing **man** y songs about MEN who do **MAN** ly things! _Uhhhh, rainbow man doesn’t count_ 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Squish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8797f3/32.png) [@Squish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squish)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/196 "2002-07-19T07:47:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Crepitus Fremitus \* > \*\*[The Pogues are **Man** ly MEN who sing **man** y songs about MEN who do **MAN** ly things! > > _Uhhhh, rainbow man doesn’t count_ 😉 \*\* Um… okey-dokey. Boy, you’d better watch out if I ever get to pick a word! Team 1: _I am just a monkey **man** I hope you are a monkey woman, too, babe_ Rolling Stones - Monkey Man ---
**Author:** ![Crepitus\_Fremitus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e19adc/32.png) [@Crepitus\_Fremitus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crepitus_Fremitus)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/197 "2002-07-19T08:03:44Z")
**team 2** \*There the he-males and the she-males paraded in style And the old **man** with the money would flash you a smile In the dark of an alley you’d work for a fiver For a swift one off the wrist down on… \* …The Old Main Drag–The pouges ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/198 "2002-07-19T08:08:02Z")
**Team One** Rake and Rambling Man, Don Williams _Cause you know I’m a rake and a rambling **man** Free as an eagle flies Well, look at me now and tell me true Do I look like a daddy to you? Oh, do I look like a daddy to you?_ ---
**Author:** ![Crepitus\_Fremitus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e19adc/32.png) [@Crepitus\_Fremitus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crepitus_Fremitus)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 8:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/199 "2002-07-19T08:27:51Z")
**Team 2** _A **man** ’s ambition must indeed be small to write his name upon a shithouse wall But before I die I’ll add my regal scrawl To show the world I’ve left with sweet fuck all_ Sea Shanty—da Pogues ---
**Author:** ![Squish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8797f3/32.png) [@Squish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squish)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2002, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-of-the-song-game-thread/119373/200 "2002-07-19T09:22:32Z")
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