Summarize Yourself (or Another Doper) Through Your Favorite Musical Entity

Rules: Choose a singer / band / group

Answer the following using ONLY titles of songs by said singer / band / group

  1. Are you male or female?
    
  2. Describe yourself. 
    
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you? 
    
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship? 
    
  5. Describe your current relationship. 
    
  6. Where would you want to be now? 
    
  7. How do you feel about love? 
    
  8. What’s your life like? 
    
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? 
    
  10. Say something wise.

I’ll go first. Obviously, my choice is ALICE COOPER (take that, sweet zoogirl! :stuck_out_tongue: ), like no one could guess…

  1. Only Women Bleed 
    
  2. Your Own Worst Enemy 
    
  3. Might As Well Be on Mars
    
  4. Prince Of Darkness  
    
  5. Love Should Never Feel Like This  
    
  6. Levity Ball 
    
  7. The Sharpest Pain 
    
  8. Grim Facts 
    
  9. Hard Hearted Alice / Be My Lover  :D
    
  10. Nothing’s Free
    Gah, there’s so many great titles that I could fit several rounds in here on the same theme. But I’ll let some of you go next. :wink: :cool:

Nirvana

  1. Are you male or female?  **Mr. Moustache**
    
  2. Describe yourself.   **Son of a Gun**
    
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you?   **Dumb**
    
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship?   **Territorial Pissings**
    
  5. Describe your current relationship.   **Heartbreaker**
    
  6. Where would you want to be now?   **On a Plain**
    
  7. How do you feel about love?   **Negative Creep**
    
  8. What’s your life like?   ** I Hate Myself and Want to Die **(ok, not really, but had to work that one in)
    
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish?   **The Money Will Roll Right In**
    
  10. Say something wise. Jesus Don’t Want me for a Sunbeam

That was kinda hard. A tip for people searching their MP3 collections in Windows, search for your artist’s name and sort the list by file name.

Fun idea! I’m going with Teenage Fanclub here.

  1. Are you male or female?  **The King**
    
  2. Describe yourself.  **I Need Direction**
    
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you? **Can't Feel My Soul**
    
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship?  **Don't Look Back**
    
  5. Describe your current relationship.  **What You Do To Me**
    
  6. Where would you want to be now? **Going Places**
    
  7. How do you feel about love? **Your Love Is The Place Where I Come From**
    
  8. What’s your life like? "Accidental" (**Accidental Life**)
    
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? **Happiness**
    
  10. Say something wise. Take The Long Way Round

Nifty and complicated thing to do, faithfool! I’m going to twist your little game and use Stephen Sondheim. Ha!

  1. Are you male or female? Hello, Little Girl.
  2. Describe yourself. I never do anything twice.
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you? Old Friends.
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship? Sweeny Todd
  5. Describe your current relationship. Together, Wherever We Go.
  6. Where would you want to be now? On the Steps of the Palace.
  7. How do you feel about love? You gotta have a gimmick.
  8. What’s your life like? Perpetual Anticipation.
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? Make the most of your music.
  10. Say something wise. Live, laugh, love.

Ah, glad you guys like it. I saw it somewhere and thought it would be a fun go around here. Of course then I was afraid no one was gonnna play… :wink: Anyway, I figured that surely a Beatles or Kiss fan would have to give it a shot.

And Elenfair, Sondheim is a wonderful choice. By all means guys, pick who ever you’d like!

Oh, and a further tip on how to find your choice’s titles to use; check out their discography page anywhere online. I’m pretty sure that for the most part Wiki probably has everyone.

I think all the answers so far are cool and interesting, so thanks for playing!!

Hah, great idea. Don’t worry, faithfool, I’ll give The Beatles a shot! :smiley:

  1. Are you male or female?
    

Some Other Guy.

  1. Describe yourself. 
    

Think For Yourself.

  1. What do people feel when they’re around you? 
    

Ooh! My Soul!

  1. How would you describe your previous relationship? 
    

Magical Mystery Tour.

  1. Describe your current relationship. 
    

Free as a Bird.

  1. Where would you want to be now? 
    

The Long and Winding Road.

  1. How do you feel about love? 
    

All You Need Is Love.

  1. What’s your life like? 
    

Getting Better.

  1. What would you ask for if you had only one wish?
    

Money (That’s What I Want).

  1. Say something wise.
    Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?

Metallica

  1. Are you male or female? -Human.
  2. Describe yourself. Better Than You.
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you? Nothing Else Matters.
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship? No Remorse.
  5. Describe your current relationship. Sweet Amber.
  6. Where would you want to be now? Wherever I May Roam.
  7. How do you feel about love? Eye of the Beholder.
  8. What’s your life like? Frantic.
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? Fuel.*
  10. Say something wise. To Live is to Die.

This was a fun one. I waffled on a few of these, but ultimately picked the song I thought best fit the question.

*“Give me fuel, give me fire, give me that which I desire.” is the opening line. This was the first thing that popped into my mind for this question and what made me do this with Metallica. Beside them being my favorite band, of course.

I’ll go with Frank Zappa.

  1. Are you male or female? **Muffin Man**
    
  2. Describe yourself. **I'm a Beautiful Guy**
    
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you? **Oh No**
    
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship? **Our Bizarre Relationship**
    
  5. Describe your current relationship. **How Could I Be Such a Fool?**
    
  6. Where would you want to be now? **Planet of My Dreams**
    
  7. How do you feel about love? **Honey, Don't You Want a Man Like Me?**
    
  8. What’s your life like? **I'm Not Satisfied**
    
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? **Blessed Relief**
    
  10. Say something wise. Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance

Bob Dylan

  1. Are you male or female?
    

Just Like A Woman
2. Describe yourself.
You’re A Big Girl Now
3. What do people feel when they’re around you?
Tangled Up in Blue
4. How would you describe your previous relationship?
Idiot Wind
5. Describe your current relationship.
Shelter From the Storm
6. Where would you want to be now?
Down the Highway
7. How do you feel about love?
Not Dark Yet
8. What’s your life like?
Like A Rolling Stone
9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish?
Forever Young
10. Say something wise.
Death Is Not the End

Talking Heads here.

Are you male or female?
Mr. Jones

Describe yourself.
Psycho Killer

What do people feel when they’re around you?
No Compassion

How would you describe your previous relationship?
And She Was

Describe your current relationship.
(Nothing but) Flowers

Where would you want to be now?
City of Dreams

How do you feel about love?
Love -> Building on Fire

What’s your life like?
Burning Down the House

What would you ask for if you had only one wish?
I Wish You Wouldn’t Say That

Say something wise.
I Want to Live

Interesting poll! I’m going to answer this one using Tears For Fears (natch), and I’ll post my friend’s answers using Radiohead as well.

TFF:

  1. Are you male or female? **Ghost Papa**
    
  2. Describe yourself. **Mr. Pessimist**
    
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you? **The Madness of Roland**
    
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship? **The Start of the Breakdown**
    
  5. Describe your current relationship. **Sorry**
    
  6. Where would you want to be now? **Floating Down the River**
    
  7. How do you feel about love? **War of Attrition**
    
  8. What’s your life like? **Schrodinger's Cat**
    
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? **Change**
    
  10. Say something wise. We Are Broken

Radiohead

  1. Are you male or female? **Faithless the Wonder Boy**
    
  2. Describe yourself. **Worrywort**
    
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you? **Nude**
    
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship? **Paranoid Android**
    
  5. Describe your current relationship. **Wolf at the Door**
    
  6. Where would you want to be now? **Where I End and You Begin**
    
  7. How do you feel about love? **In Limbo**
    
  8. What’s your life like? **Life in a Glasshouse**
    
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? **Bulletproof (I Wish I Was)**
    
  10. Say something wise. Down Is The New Up

I’ve tried and failed to complete an answer three times, so far, using Beethoven, Mahler and Britten!

See, before my current master owned my soul, I worshipped at the altar that is Aerosmith. So here’s my go at using Steven instead of Vince. For shame!

  1. Are you male or female? Girl Keeps Coming Apart
  2. Describe yourself. Critical Mass
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you? Something’s Gotta Give
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship? My Fist Your Face
  5. Describe your current relationship. Hole in My Soul
  6. Where would you want to be now? Permanent Vacation
  7. How do you feel about love? Heart’s Done Time
  8. What’s your life like? Seasons of Wither
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? Back in the Saddle
  10. Say something wise. Dream On – although I don’t know how wise that is as advice.

Oh and Roland, thanks for doing your friend’s. This is all so interesting to read. Now if I can only figure out how to do Stevie Nicks for the Other Half. Keep 'em coming y’all.

  1. Are you male or female? - **Utne Wire Man**
    
  2. Describe yourself. **Persona**
    
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you? **Altering Appearances**
    
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship?  **Piano Smasher**
    
  5. Describe your current relationship. **Shadows**
    
  6. Where would you want to be now? **Up to the Roof**
    
  7. How do you feel about love? **I FeelLlove**
    
  8. What’s your life like? **The Complex**
    
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? **Rods and Cones**
    
  10. Say something wise. What is Rock

I’ll do mine with all Elton John:

  1. Are you male or female? **Rocket Man**
    
  2. Describe yourself. **Madman Across The Water**
    
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you? **Country Comfort**
    
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship? **Blues For Baby And Me**
    
  5. Describe your current relationship. **The Greatest Discovery**
    
  6. Where would you want to be now? **Holiday Inn**
    
  7. How do you feel about love? **Love Lies Bleeding**
    
  8. What’s your life like? **Theme From A Non-Existent TV Series**
    
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? **Friends**
    
  10. Say something wise. Grow Some Funk Of Your Own

Another one, this time with Megadeth.

Are you male or female?
Prince of Darkness

Describe yourself.
Addicted to Chaos

What do people feel when they’re around you?
Sweating Bullets

How would you describe your previous relationship?
Almost Honest

Describe your current relationship.
Silent Scorn

Where would you want to be now?
My Kingdom

How do you feel about love?
I Ain’t Superstitious

What’s your life like?
Symphony of Destruction

What would you ask for if you had only one wish?
Elysian Fields

Say something wise.
Washington is Next!

Ultrafilter beat me to the Talking Heads, so I’ll take Derek Trucks (since Marley isn’t here yet).

  1. Are you male or female? *Good Morning Little School Girl*
    
  2. Describe yourself. *Like Anyone Else*
    
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you? *Baby You're Right* ;)
    
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship? *I'd Rather Be Blind, Crippled, and Crazy*
    
  5. Describe your current relationship. *Maybe This Time*
    
  6. Where would you want to be now? *I'll Find My Way*
    
  7. How do you feel about love? *Sweet Inspiration*
    
  8. What’s your life like? *Get What You Deserve*
    
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? *I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free*
    
  10. Say something wise Make a Joyful Noise

OK, I’ll give it a shot.

David Bowie

  1. Are you male or female?
    Boys Keep Swinging
  2. Describe yourself.
    Rebel Rebel
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you?
    Changes
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship?
    Queen Bitch
  5. Describe your current relationship.
    We Could Be Heroes
  6. Where would you want to be now?
    Suffragette City
  7. How do you feel about love?
    Modern Love
  8. What’s your life like?
    Sound and Vision
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish?
    Fame
  10. Say something wise.
    Hang On To Yourself
  1. Are you male or female? **Daughter**
    
  2. Describe yourself. **Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town**
    
  3. What do people feel when they’re around you? **Indifference**
    
  4. How would you describe your previous relationship? **Life Wasted**
    
  5. Describe your current relationship. **I Am Mine**
    
  6. Where would you want to be now? **In My Tree**
    
  7. How do you feel about love? **Hail, Hail**
    
  8. What’s your life like? **Nothing As It Seems**
    
  9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish? **Wishlist**
    
  10. Say something wise. I Got Shit

Pearl Jam