Friday, February 8, 2013

Ain't nothin' but a G Thang, Baybee...

Somehow the Cake song with the lyric "Sheep go to heaven, goats go to hell" has to be mentioned here as I was about to title this G.O.A.T.  Not only are those great acronyms, but its also my longstanding nickname as well as Misty's favorite animal and the nickname of one of the most famous playground basketball players ever, Earl "The Goat" Maingault.  Goats have a lot going for them except that whole hell thing.  Back to that song, don't think that that song wouldn't be on the 10 greatest songs quoting/paraphrasing bible verses (along with Turn, Turn, Turn).

Anyhow, lets get these G's rolling!

1) God Only Knows - Beach Boys - one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard...and yes, we need ascots.

2) Gabriel - Lamb - just another beautiful song (and maybe a candidate for bible themed songs?)

3) Galapogos - Smashing Pumpkins - Hmmm, more beautiful songs!  (surprisingly no full length studio takes on Youtube...this is an abridged version with an annoying voice over part way through, but overall pretty good).

4)  Gold Gun Girls - Metric - Lets shake it up a little bit!  I attribute all my winnings in Vegas to this song...thanks for introducing them to me Dan!

5) Wow, a powerhouse of Ennio Morricone songs at the end of the G's...A Gun for Ringo, A Gringo Like Me, and Guns Don't Argue...whichever has the best video gets it!

6) Grace Kelly Blues - Eels  Such a great storyteller.

7) Girl With the Loneliest Eyes - The House of Love  I had nine songs starting with Girl or Girlfriend to consider, including two of my favorite Smiths songs.  But had to go with these guys, one of my favorite bands that no one has ever heard of.



3 comments:

  1. Add to Ennio's list Gabriel's Oboe. The Mission - perhaps one of the best movie soundtracks ever made. What a talented guy!

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  2. God Only Knows was mine. I chose second best Beach Boys.

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  3. Great songs all, but I especially enjoyed the goat commentary. Poor things have been demonized too long. No other animal can pack your luggage, clear your land, and make you an excellent chèvre. Plus they are just good company.

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