# That 70's song-- Name That Tune for old fogeys **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 9, 2003, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256 "2003-07-09T16:04:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 14
**Author:** ![gossamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f07891/32.png) [@gossamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gossamer)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2003, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/261 "2003-07-15T17:06:01Z")
ast30) “A dirt road main street, she walked off in her bare feet.” is Chevy Van by Sammy Johns ---
**Author:** ![gossamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f07891/32.png) [@gossamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gossamer)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2003, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/262 "2003-07-15T17:08:05Z")
ast34) “He who made kittens put snakes in the grass.” is “Bungle in the Jungle” from Jethro Tull ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2003, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/263 "2003-07-15T17:29:40Z")
> [@](#): > > k7 - redlegged chicken stands ready to strike **Into White** , by Cat Stevens. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![koeeoaddi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/koeeoaddi/32/408_2.png) [@koeeoaddi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koeeoaddi)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2003, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/264 "2003-07-15T18:29:30Z")
ast31) “I think it’s true what they say about the squeaky wheel” - Shower the People - James Taylor Hey, a correction on k5, it’s **who** grew so old, he decomposed. Here’s more since it’s a tad obscure: k5: some fishes who were swallowed by a whale, who grew so old he decomposed ---
**Author:** ![Suse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@Suse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suse)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2003, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/265 "2003-07-15T19:09:48Z")
ast32) “Your hands build me up when I’m sinking” Lady - Styx ast35) “Gypsy lady, your miracle worked for me.” My Maria - ? ---
**Author:** ![ddgryphon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8c91f0/32.png) [@ddgryphon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ddgryphon)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2003, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/266 "2003-07-15T23:41:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by koeeoaddi \* > \*\*ast31) “I think it’s true what they say about the squeaky wheel” - Shower the People - James Taylor > > Hey, a correction on > k5, it’s **who** grew so old, he decomposed. Here’s more since it’s a tad obscure: > > k5: some fishes who were swallowed by a whale, who grew so old he decomposed \*\* Okay, this one is shaky. I know it is Harry Nilsson and that it is from his show “The Point” which I liked quite a bit back then – probably would still like it. I believe the actual song is “Down” but I can’t quite put my finger on the title. ---
**Author:** ![ddgryphon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8c91f0/32.png) [@ddgryphon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ddgryphon)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2003, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/267 "2003-07-15T23:45:29Z")
ddg15 - One dusky half-hour’s ride up to the north./There lies your reputation and all that you’re worth. ---
**Author:** ![koeeoaddi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/koeeoaddi/32/408_2.png) [@koeeoaddi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koeeoaddi)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2003, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/268 "2003-07-16T00:21:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ddgryphon \* > \*\*Okay, this one is shaky. I know it is Harry Nilsson and that it is from his show “The Point” which I liked quite a bit back then – probably would still like it. I believe the actual song is “Down” but I can’t quite put my finger on the title. \*\* Your almost home, **ddgryphon** , but you don’t have the title. Now that you’re thinking about it why not check it out again? It’ll be released on DVD in August (I just checked it out of the library on VHS and it’s still fun after all these years). 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2003, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/269 "2003-07-16T13:05:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ddgryphon \* > Okay, this one is shaky. I know it is Harry Nilsson and that it is from his show “The Point” which I liked quite a bit back then – probably would still like it. I believe the actual song is “Down” but I can’t quite put my finger on the title. I was also thinking this was by Nilsson and from _The Point_–is the title “Think About Your Troubles”? ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2003, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/270 "2003-07-16T13:40:35Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ddgryphon \* > \*\*ddg15 - One dusky half-hour’s ride up to the north./There lies your reputation and all that you’re worth. \*\* “Velvet Green,” by Jethro Tull. ---
**Author:** ![ddgryphon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8c91f0/32.png) [@ddgryphon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ddgryphon)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2003, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/271 "2003-07-16T16:36:11Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Spoons \* > \*\*I was also thinking this was by Nilsson and from _The Point_–is the title “Think About Your Troubles”? \*\* I believe you’ve got it – we’ll have to wait to find out. ---
**Author:** ![juji\_mojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7ea924/32.png) [@juji\_mojo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/juji_mojo)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2003, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/272 "2003-07-16T17:40:26Z")
Suse 1) “Like corn in a feild I cut you down” This has been bugging me for a few days now… but its "I feel like a bullet (in the Gun of Robert Ford) by Elton John. ---
**Author:** ![koeeoaddi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/koeeoaddi/32/408_2.png) [@koeeoaddi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koeeoaddi)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2003, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/273 "2003-07-16T17:55:21Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Spoons \* > \*\*I was also thinking this was by Nilsson and from _The Point_–is the title “Think About Your Troubles”? \*\* Good job! That’s it, **Spoons**. ---
**Author:** ![Morgainelf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Morgainelf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgainelf)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2003, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/274 "2003-07-16T18:07:50Z")
k8 is Soldiers by James Taylor. 🙂 Not sure how this number scheme works, as I’ve tried my darnedest to stay away from this thread, but here goes: Melf1: “Long ago I reached for you and there you stood. Holding you again could only do me good.” ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2003, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/275 "2003-07-16T18:34:08Z")
You guys have a buttload more stamina than I do. I’ma gonna give the answers my two outstanding lyrics (and shame on you all. I give the easiest clues ever!) BG6- I feel I need you, baby-- To Be Real, Cheryl Lynn BG8- Take this handkerchief and dry your eyes-- Let’s Just Kiss and Say Goodbye, The Manhattans (the singing group. Not the island or the mod) ---
**Author:** ![Suse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@Suse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suse)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2003, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256/276 "2003-07-16T18:39:49Z")
Juji\_Mojo - yes! Melf1 - So Far Away - Carole King Biggirl - see what you started? 😉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-song-name-that-tune-for-old-fogeys/187256.md?page=13)