The C&C Music List Factory

[Chypmunk]

Just a little thread in which Christine and myself can have a little fun every once in a while by collaborating on some themed musical top ten lists as and when we might feel like it.

[Chypmunk]

FOOTWEAR TOP TEN

10. Sugar Pie DeSanto - Slip-in Mules (1964)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_ig4b1OvCQ

9. Brook Benton - Shoes (1970)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf8nqXpM2UM

8. The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Running Shoes (1980)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApiQW3w2wpA

7. Phontaine - Wellingtons (2004)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irqoG9BBHaA

6. Mary Ann Fisher - Put On My Shoes (1959)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhdFGbQB2Qw

5. Robert Parker - Barefootin' (1966)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdFI3gNC5Fs

4. Bill Johnson - Don't Go Fishing With Your Boots On (2010)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_M7K2_FSVY

3. Bob Dylan - Boots Of Spanish Leather (1964)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxodxUREFFY

2. Tom Waits - Old Shoes (& Picture Postcards) (1973)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuDuloOoerg

1. Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walking (1965)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQZW1v81jj0

[gbgoodies]

Interesting idea for a thread, and for the first list.

I like Nancy Sinatra's song "These Boots Are Made For Walking", and I was glad to see it at #1 on your list, but I prefer the Billy Ray Cyrus version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4W9L_YH0z0

[christine]

I love these 10 songs, they're from all genres but as a theme they fit together great :)
Nancy Sinatra's Boots is the daddy of the footware tracks tho. It's the first one to mind, and the sassiest!

[Chypmunk]

I like Nancy Sinatra's song "These Boots Are Made For Walking", and I was glad to see it at #1 on your list, but I prefer the Billy Ray Cyrus version:
There's a few versions of 'Boots' I like but Nancy's will always be the number one for me I'm afraid.

[Chypmunk]

SLEEPY TOP TEN *

10. Bonnie "Prince" Billy - Cursed Sleep (2006)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBJ4ekzclPk

9. Graham Nash - Another Sleep Song (1973)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knDV9YC5P9Y

8. The Pretenders - I Go To Sleep (1981)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HSmvcKSQ00

7. Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Sleep (2000)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQcE4_7-X78

6. 100 Proof Aged In Soul - Somebody's Been Sleeping (1969)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_QkrzaxR0Q

5. Conjure One - Sleep (2002)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugnv-h343gI

4. Orianthi - How Do You Sleep? (2012)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXPNb5IdOQw

3. Jazz Cartier - Wake Me Up When It's Over (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBbDlHd2HYg

2. Leadbelly - Where Did You Sleep Last Night (1944)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsfcUZBMSSg

1. The Dandy Warhols - Sleep (2000)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1XNtT1Nbis

*final order decided by random.org

[Swan]

What are these? Music to put you to sleep? I'm offended!

[christine]

No! These are me and Chyp's combined best songs about sleep.
Includes one of my fave Godspeed tracks of all time :)

[Chypmunk]

Pretty sure he's kidding about the GY!BE track Christine ;) - I put them up individually at first and that particular one was repped ... but I didn't like them like that so subsequently merged them into the one post.

[christine]

Swan loves Godspeed anyway. I saw he even bought some vinyl. What a star :)

[Swan]

I was offended by the notion that there is music that is so boring it would put you to sleep. As an ambient fan, I love boring music. :D

And Christine is right. Godspeed is fantastic.

[Chypmunk]

RAILWAYS / TRAINS TOP TEN *

Honourable mentions (alphabetical order):
Crosby, Stills And Nash - Marrakesh Express (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u7XIL67QSME)
Dan Hicks And His Hot Licks - Waiting For The 103 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aE0yvIzipkk)
The Del McCoury Band - All Aboard (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WGE0ZZH96b0)
The Ethiopians - Engine 54 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OpEvHteODm8)
Johnny Cash - Orange Blossom Special (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhs5j7HN8wM)
Leadbelly - Rock Island Line (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lCiJ4QQG9WQ)
The O'Jays - Love Train (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2syR4On4xDI)
Seasick Steve - Train (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BmDAsKgWZU8)
The Ugly Dog Skiffle Combo - Six-Five Special (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2j0Yw2ZiQxo)
Wilson Pickett - Engine #9 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n7sfOlQbD28)

to be unveiled tomorrow

*final order decided by random.org

[Gatsby]

I'd love to see Crazy Train on the Top 10. :)

Btw, great Honorable mentions, especially Rock Island Line.

[Chypmunk]

RAILWAYS / TRAINS TOP TEN *

10. Bob Dylan - Freight Train Blues (1962)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwfxKla5eeA

9. The Doobie Brothers - Long Train Runnin' (1973)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP_NE4XZGAc

8. Tom Green - Rock Springs Railroad Station (1973)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR8xnaIEmAo

7. Duke Ellington Orchestra - Take The A Train (1943)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb2w2m1JmCY

6. The Beatmasters - Ska Train (1989)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_BqcBRv6yM

5. Sister Rosetta Tharpe - This Train (195?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX5zMphF0NY

4. Flatt & Scruggs - Big Black Train (1958)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDqkXIHyRWw

3. Janis Joplin - Zip Train aka 219 Train (1965)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omggqF7YawM

2. Guy Davis - I'm Gone (2004)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr4KzC0tUsw

1. The Monkees - Last Train To Clarksville (1966)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcXpKiY2MXE


*final order decided by random.org

[christine]

I absolutely love all the train songs we've chosen as well as the ones we left behind. Train songs can be very evocative, there's lots of country songs and blues songs featuring trains, and hobos, and dustbowl travelling. Lots of harmonica which I love to pieces.

[Chypmunk]

BOOZE / ALCOHOL TOP TEN

to be unveiled tomorrow

Honourable mentions (alphabetical order):
AC/DC - Have A Drink On Me (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e7v0V58V3Uw)
The Charlie Daniels Band - Whiskey (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3N6S8E-DX-E)
Flanders & Swann – Have Some Madeira M’Dear (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OW_zi8n4HDQ)
Jerry Williams – Cold Beer (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ5ZTboTP8Y)
The Killers - Leave The Bourbon On The Shelf (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l8FIOJkoy40)
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Poison Whiskey (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X6IMe_ITAXo)
Merle Haggard - Wine Take Me Away (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cWE4bvv2VUo)
Muddy Waters – Sitting Here Drinking (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xXipUlC-4us)
Splodgenessabounds - Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps Please (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tf3aJx7D7YA)
Whitesnake - Wine, Women And Song (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zHpxwwAAKm4)

[Chypmunk]

BOOZE / ALCOHOL TOP TEN *

10. Yelawolf - Beer Buzz (2007)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tle3oiyt_78

9. Buddy Guy - Whiskey Ghost (2013)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g8acEZ2TKs

8. Fences - Sadie (2010)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44GFNjbHblY

7. Korpiklaani - Bring Us Pints Of Beer (2009)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv5B6DwSpu8

6. Snoop Doggy Dogg - Gin And Juice (1993)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cxr1-b6Xkc

5. Laurel Aitken - Hey, Bartender (1961)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FV8D936KY8

4. The Electric Flag - Wine Wine Wine (1967)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37fNUR3aWrk

3. Merle Haggard - The Bottle Let Me Down (1966)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVq27glkY_A

2. Tommy McClennan - Whiskey Headed Woman (1939)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-3C8BvpZLA

1. The Rumjacks - An Irish Pub Song (2010)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDTQQWSmo8s

*final order decided by Random.Org

[christine]

Blues and Country do the best drinking songs I think. Trouble is that Country can get maudlin , like my auntie Winnie after a few gins

[gbgoodies]

Blues and Country do the best drinking songs I think. Trouble is that Country can get maudlin , like my auntie Winnie after a few gins


You picked a couple of good country drinking songs, but you didn't even touch the surface of the best of them. There are way too many to name here, (and some of them are too depressing for your thread), but here are a couple of my favorite upbeat country drinking songs:


Shelly West - Jose Cuervo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0YEwXgiHww


David Frizzell - I'm Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEv7SDnSwa0

[Chypmunk]

You picked a couple of good country drinking songs, but you didn't even touch the surface of the best of them. There are way too many to name here, (and some of them are too depressing for your thread)...
Obviously I can't speak for Christine but you're certainly right when it comes to me as I always feel like I've barely scratched the surface of country music which is partly why I've often appreciated your noms in the song tournaments.

Thanks for posting those songs - wasn't keen on the Shelly West song tbh but I liked the David Frizzell number - btw posting maudlin tunes in here is fine by me as I love maudlin :)

[christine]

I had that David Frizzell song on my long list , made me laugh :D

[gbgoodies]

Obviously I can't speak for Christine but you're certainly right when it comes to me as I always feel like I've barely scratched the surface of country music which is partly why I've often appreciated your noms in the song tournaments.

Thanks for posting those songs - wasn't keen on the Shelly West song tbh but I liked the David Frizzell number - btw posting maudlin tunes in here is fine by me as I love maudlin :)


I don't want to clutter up your thread with a bunch of maudlin songs, so I'll limit it to one of my favorites. I first heard this song by Chris Young when he was a contestant on the TV show "Nashville Star". (That was an "American Idol" type of show that was specifically for country music.) He co-wrote the song and performed it on the show, and he went on to win that season. He has since become one of the top country music stars.


Chris Young - Drinkin' Me Lonely

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMbs-NAdREM

[christine]

Oh I liked that song very much GBG . He has a gorgeous voice :)

[gbgoodies]

Oh I liked that song very much GBG . He has a gorgeous voice :)


I love his voice. I almost never vote when I watch shows like "American Idol", but I voted for Chris Young when he was on "Nashville Star".

[Chypmunk]

Have to agree he does have a good voice and that's a very nice tune Gbg :up:

[gbgoodies]

I'm glad you both liked it. I don't want to clutter up your thread with songs you hate.

[Chypmunk]

I'm glad you both liked it. I don't want to clutter up your thread with songs you hate.
Feel free to put a top ten maudlin country songs list in here if you want Gbg - I certainly won't mind one bit and I'm pretty sure Christine wouldn't object either :)

[gbgoodies]

Feel free to put a top ten maudlin country songs list in here if you want Gbg - I certainly won't mind one bit and I'm pretty sure Christine wouldn't object either :)


Thanks, but I'll wait for Christine to respond before I post a top ten in your thread. There are some very depressing songs in country music. Some of them are about alcohol and drinking, and some are just about loneliness and loss.

[Chypmunk]

RUNNING TOP TEN

to be unveiled tomorrow

Honourable mentions (alphabetical order):
Ayo - Slow Slow (Run Run) (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr8x78rwkCo)
Bob Marley and The Wailers - Running Away (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JaOXc7b2YJ4)
Bryan Adams - Run To You (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nCBASt507WA)
Buckethead (ft Gigi & Maura Davis) - Running From The Light (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kBiDaocS3WI)
Joe Bonamassa - Trouble Town (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qi1f31_rEIo)
Naughty Boy (ft Beyonce & Arrow Benjamin) - Runnin' (Lose It All) (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eJSik6ejkr0)
Roy Orbison - Running Scared (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UH-AafkQPEo)
Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O52jAYa4Pm8)
The Kingston Trio - Run The Ridges (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I8CSwGC2Q3A)
The Specials - Running Away (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I6cz5WDX1mw)

[gbgoodies]

I don't know most of those songs, but I love Bryan Adams - Run To You. It probably should have been in the top ten, instead of just an honorable mention.

[Chypmunk]

RUNNING TOP TEN *

10. Dion - Runaround Sue (1961)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxI79sT0tsY

9. Four Tops - You Keep Running Away (1967)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0OcFgTBYLg

8. Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run (1975)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3t9SfrfDZM

7. Junior Walker and The All Stars - (I'm A) Roadrunner (1965)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSosQRiXiPw

6. Tokio Hotel - Run Run Run (2014)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsNys5X1mEo

5. Tami Lynn - I'm Gonna Run Away From You (1965)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAwYfd2vnAA

4. Dennis Alcapone - Run Run (1971)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxaxU-gqasc

3. The Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Running (1965)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6LVI1gDswg

2. Bee Gees - Run To Me (1972)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho8U-Hm2SD0

1. Martha Reeves and The Vandellas - Nowhere To Run (1965)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQRIOKvR2WM

*final order decided by Random.Org

[Chypmunk]

I don't know most of those songs, but I love Bryan Adams - Run To You. It probably should have been in the top ten, instead of just an honorable mention.
Ah but is that not part of the beauty of music, where individual tastes differ from widely to only slightly but rarely would two people agree entirely :)

[christine]

I liked that theme we had there. It was hard in the beginning but once the thinking hat went on there seems to be a lot of running going on in songs - running away from love or home or commitment.
The only song I really regret forgetting is Bronski Beat's Smalltown Boy (http://https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuz94ZIPfJk) , a song that has a certain resonance for personal reasons , great song too

[gbgoodies]

I'm surprised that Del Shannon - Runaway (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0S13mP_pfEc) didn't make your list of running songs.

[christine]

I'm surprised that Del Shannon - Runaway (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0S13mP_pfEc) didn't make your list of running songs.

It did make the long list of twenty but didn't make the pared down list. Great song tho :)

[Chypmunk]

CITY LIFE TOP TEN

to be unveiled tomorrow

Honourable mentions (alphabetical order):
Bruce Springsteen - Lost In The Flood (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-h9Zki_4e98)
Cilla Black - Liverpool Lullaby (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sg-oCDvRd34)
Eurythmics - This City Never Sleeps (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5-DEARoQeqY)
Lindisfarne - Fog On The Tyne (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8GtFUC7uyPU)
Paul Kelly - Every F***ing City (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VyuQvbpiAp8)
PJ Harvey - You Said Something (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WUejME0bISY)
Roy Orbison - City Life (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtwsoWH8ds8)
The Drifters - Up On The Roof (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b_ksNvivbEI)
The Jam - That's Entertainment (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U-eDvLdgVzk)
U-God - Night The City Cried (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mmek6pR7jO4)

[Chypmunk]

CITY LIFE TOP TEN *

10. Petula Clarke - Downtown (1964)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx06XNfDvk0

9. The Specials - Ghost Town (1981)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXP5psBaOO8

8. Akon - Ghetto (2003)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JblOSJDKEqE

7. The The - Heartland (1986)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txrILqlaUlE

6. Stevie Wonder - Living For The City (1973)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8N_Zv_0llI

5. The Crusaders - Street Life (1979)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRBYsINSUZ0

The Loving Spoonful - Summer In The City (1966)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m648v4s5sFc

3. Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) (1971)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Ykv1D0qEE

2. Nas - N.Y. State Of Mind (1994)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKjj4hk0pV4

1. The Members - The Sound Of The Suburbs (1979)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nncWCvrWRrc


*final order decided by Random.Org

[christine]

I thought of this theme when I hear The The's Heartland on radio 6 a song I hadn't heard for years, the lyrics of which still cut to the quick. I think we made good choices there Chyp, the only other one I thought we missed is In The Ghetto, by Elvis or Candi Staton.

[Chypmunk]

There's quite a few I could have switched into my selections tbh but I do like the mix we jointly came up with and I'm happy with those both of us eventually settled on putting forward :)

[christine]

Thanks, but I'll wait for Christine to respond before I post a top ten in your thread. There are some very depressing songs in country music. Some of them are about alcohol and drinking, and some are just about loneliness and loss.

Looks like I missed reading your comment there GBG. I'd love to see your maudlin top ten, please do post it in here when you have the time. I love a good maudlin song me ;)

[gbgoodies]

Looks like I missed reading your comment there GBG. I'd love to see your maudlin top ten, please do post it in here when you have the time. I love a good maudlin song me ;)


I'll work on my Maudlin Top Ten List and try to post it within the next few days.

I've been so busy the past few days that I'm still trying to find the time to listen to your CITY LIFE TOP TEN list. :shrug:

[christine]

no rush GBG :)

[Chypmunk]

OLYMPICS TOP TEN

to be unveiled soon

Honourable mentions (alphabetical order):

Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IxuThNgl3YA)
Cake - The Distance (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F_HoMkkRHv8)
David Glen Eisley - Sweet Victory (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fnlJ60RO8)
Ian Brown - Marathon Man (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sSMr4ffYGWA)
Iration - Can't Wait (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uJbzvO96iS8)
Manfred Mann - The Runner (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3wnpuxaHh88)
Marillion - Number One (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TNbtLn-VZWc)
Peter Gabriel - I Go Swimming (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MbsGmNaumXw)
Siinai - Finish Line (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WbHNy4YxM0E)
The Outfield - Winning It All (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rywRdkBeU1k)

[christine]

I just realised you didn't choose Born to Run from my list Chyp! It's even Brooce's favourite song. I'm listening to it now in compensation for your taste bypass :D :D

[Chypmunk]

I just realised you didn't choose Born to Run from my list Chyp! It's even Brooce's favourite song. I'm listening to it now in compensation for your taste bypass :D :D
It was in the running top ten from March hun - can't be having it in every list ;)

[Chypmunk]

OLYMPICS TOP TEN *

10. Sugababes - Stronger (2002)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ7iZ-cxyA0

9. Belle & Sebastian - The Stars Of Track And Field (1997)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRybFTKAhOc

8. Santana - Winning (1981)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FmPg4lrBKc

7. McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now (1978)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuAZTWGfQTs

6. Side Effect - Olympic Gold (1984)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7t0cadi0ec

5. Peter Gabriel - Games Without Frontiers (1980)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xZmlUV8muY

4, ABBA - The Winner Takes It All (1980)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92cwKCU8Z5c

3. Loudon Wainright III - The Swimming Song (1973)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne6eS_SmccQ

2. Gregory Isaacs - Chips Is Down (1989)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAOq7ZCLDGI

1. The Newbeats - Run, Baby Run (Back Into My Arms) (1965)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OIGUXnE3rg


*final order decided by Random.Org

[christine]

It was in the running top ten from March hun - can't be having it in every list ;)

aww why not!

[christine]

I never knew Games Without Frontiers was about the Olympics. When I listened to it this time I remembered I always thought the lyrics were weird and now I see (I think)

[Chypmunk]

I never knew Games Without Frontiers was about the Olympics. When I listened to it this time I remembered I always thought the lyrics were weird and now I see (I think)
It's not really - it was about the game show "It's a Knockout" on the surface with a subtext about diplomacy/international relations .... but the original vid does include clips from Olympics events and the spirit of JSF/IAK was similar to that which is supposedly that of the OG (I say 'supposedly' because it's all about winning and not just competing most of the time now sadly and politics also encroaches far more than it should). It was admittedly a stretch for me to include it in my list but I thought it could just about be regarded as within the remit :)

[christine]

Oh ok. I just read an explanation about the olympics and it's a knockout too, what a combination! Given that, it's a far better match to our theme than some of mine :D
Still weird lyrics tho!