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Friday, May 20, 2011 - Posted by Rich Miller

* The scheduled end of session is just days away, the remap process is cranking up to full blast, the budget isn’t finished yet and a whole host of knotty issues resist untying. People are understandably tense, including me. For whatever reason, this song appeared to help…

Living like a gypsy queen in a fairy tale.

* I think maybe our brains need a little break before crunch time crushes us all. So, please post YouTube links in comments to songs which you think might help brighten the mood a bit. It won’t change anything, but we still might feel a little better about our situation. Thanks.

Also, try to keep the songs clean, please. We don’t want to get anybody in trouble at work. Thanks.

48 Comments

- retired - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 6:33 am:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UejelYnVI3U

- Rich Miller - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 6:33 am:
How about providing a song name as well so we’re not too surprised? Thanks.

- PublicServant - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 6:51 am:
Don’t Stop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8arvEzHsA8

- Secret Square - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 6:52 am:
Not a song, but a bit of humor — The Onion exposes the tragedy of African child politicians and lobbyists:

- Secret Square - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 6:52 am:
Oops, didn’t get the link right:

http://www.theonion.com/video/human-rights-group-campaigns-to-end-use-of-child-p,14352/

- South of I-80 - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 6:54 am:
Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention:
“You’re Probably Wondering Why I’m Here”

- wordslinger - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 6:56 am:
“Let it Bleed,” Rolling Stones.

“Well, we all need someone, we can lean on. And if you want to, well you can lean on me.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF8ov34Gels

- Davey Boy Smith - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 7:01 am:
Mahna Mahna

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N_tupPBtWQ

- Wensicia - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 7:01 am:
John Lennon — Watching the Wheels

Sometimes, you just have to let it go…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da69-pu_pqc

- dave - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 7:14 am:
Well… based on the fact that the world is going to end tomorrow, this seems relevant:

REM’s End of the World:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY

- Everyone needs a laugh... - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 7:15 am:
Bang on drum all day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZclddLcOYYA

- PublicServant - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 7:22 am:
Speaking about old school days, I thought this was appropriate…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2cP-nisMS4

- bored now - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 7:37 am:
Boz Scaggs & Duane Allman ~ Loan Me A Dime:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7r_jarYeeM

if we’re gonna sing the blues, may as well do it up right…

- Moneyhoney - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 7:50 am:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmSl49bTI1A&feature=related

- Moneyhoney - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 7:50 am:
Life Goes on

- PublicServant - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 7:54 am:
Rich, ya gotta pick a winner and a couple of honorable mentions here man…

- Mark Buerhle - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 7:55 am:
“Working for the Weekend…”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-lH2nhC_R4

“Everyone’s watching, To see what you will do…”

- fighting to keep pensions - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 7:56 am:
Which Side are you On?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iAIM02kv0g

- Cincinnatus - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 8:04 am:
Nerd Alert:

This Onion story about Bill Nye - The Science Guy always cracks me up:

- anon - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 8:06 am:
Posting this may make me less anon to those who know my love of this band, but I’ve promoted them for 13 years now, so I hope you all enjoy.

Funny cigarette by the Assymum Street Spankers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in4ou7mjRxY

- Old Milwaukee - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 8:08 am:
The Eagles: Peaceful Easy Feeling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44A9iDQNrss

- OneMan - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 8:20 am:
In light of the Illinois Senate GOP Discovering Rap…

http://youtu.be/qkJdEFf_Qg4
Baby Got Back Done Rap Style

Also a great Bollywood Number with People Dancing on a train (on top the train)

http://youtu.be/YOYN9qNXmAw

And the literal video of Total Eclipse Of The Heart

http://youtu.be/lj-x9ygQEGA

- OneMan - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 8:21 am:
Opps

http://youtu.be/qkJdEFf_Qg4

Baby Got Back Done Gilbert and Sulivan Style

- hawksfan - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 8:24 am:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8r5wg671q0

Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise-Once Upon a Time

- waitress practing politics... - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 8:26 am:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKQlByhlG-c

Tina Turner and Beyounce sing Proud Mary
We never do anything nice and easy…
and a thoughts to those dealing with the flooding in Southern Illinois

- OneMan - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 8:30 am:
Final Out of the 2005 World Series

http://youtu.be/2S_QvvdJEOE

Hawks Win the Cup

http://youtu.be/Yy4UZbtxxkY

- Meier's Half Full Glass - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 8:37 am:
For the Eternal Optimist via Bobby McFerrin:

Aint got no place to lay your head,
Somebody came and took your (VA) bed,
Don’t worry, be happy
The landlord say your (District Office)rent is late,
He may have to litagate,
Don’t worry, be happy…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-diB65scQU

- Montrose - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 8:45 am:
Ok Go - This Too Shall Pass

(An apt name, a fantastic video, and I am sure someone more articulate that I can make the domino effect metaphor work well for the final days in Springfield.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w

- BIG R. Ph - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 9:03 am:
Jimmy Buffett & Alan Jackson

It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU

- Colossus - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 9:05 am:
These always perk up my day when I need joy and/or hope:

Florence and the Machine - Dog Days are Over: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWOyfLBYtuU - “Leave all your love and your lovin’ behind, you can’t carry it with you if you want to survive / The dog days are over!” If this can’t make Radogno feel a bit of hope, then nothing can.

The Beatles: Getting Better - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP4apO4dbhw - “It’s getting better all the time.”

Blind Melon - Change - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4H5vsQM7z8 - “When life is hard, you have to change.”

- MrJM - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 9:15 am:
http://youtu.be/WdgLMslbDuY

“Make Some Noise” the first single from Hot Sauce Committee, Part Two by the Beastie Boys (I always wondered what happened to those guys…)

– MrJM

- Elo Kiddies - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 9:17 am:
I was just reading that the reference to William and Mary in My Old School wasn’t intended as a slam at William and Mary, just that the name of the school had the right number of syllables for the line in the song.

This time of year I often start my day with this Guided by Voices song:

Everybody Thinks I’m a Raincloud (When I’m Not Looking)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MTzCxFlT8g

“Every day it’s another world
And every change of tomorrow
Hungover and hungry to fix it
A miracle cure for my sorrow”

- Jake From Elwood - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 9:19 am:
And we danced (The Hooters)
“Swept away for a moment by chance and we danced we danced we danced”
Best use of a melodica in a rock song ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB1Q-PfUvN0

- Anonymouse - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 9:27 am:
Muppets- Bohemian Rhapsody

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY

- Little Lewbowski - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 9:53 am:
Bob Marley- Three Little Birds

“Don’t worry… about a thing… cause every little thing… is going to be all right…”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIjkW6iyXNo&feature=related

- corvax - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 9:54 am:
Chicago’s own Dolly Varden doing “The Wheels Have Left the Road” at a house concert:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4-0gSt0U4U

- Rich Miller - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 9:59 am:
corvax, thanks for turning me on to that band.

- E Twon Tommy - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 10:26 am:
great call rich, the dan is doing a 2 night stint at ravinia in august

- Moderate REpub - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 10:48 am:
Sunshine daydream
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3D9iOJwRC8

- 47th Ward - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 11:20 am:
For the Republicans who are about to run against themselves, from one of your own, the Motor City Madman:

Stakes are high and so am I
It’s in the air tonight
It’s a free for all

- 47th Ward - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 11:21 am:
Not sure why the link didn’t post:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS7NIMbDnD4

- Pot calling kettle - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 11:22 am:
Many years ago, I got laid off. I played this full blast and it made me feel much better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55PpzUfhHbM

Goin’ down the road feeling bad…don’t wanna be treated this a-way!

- Pot calling kettle - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 11:33 am:
This seems appropriate:

CCR: I Heard it Through the Grapevine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx6bb0t0yhQ

- Officer McNulty - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 12:20 pm:
When it hits, you feel no pain:

Bob Marley - Trenchtown Rock
http://youtu.be/5NW-GmB2qpw

And you can’t deny these guys don’t make you happier (plus a good title for our current situation):

New Pornographers - Crash Years
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KZANuDcRO4

- Anonymous - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 1:48 pm:
Zorn hasn’t chimed in with this one yet?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oavMtUWDBTM&feature=player_embedded#at=42

- david starrett - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 1:58 pm:
I identified more than a dozen songs I thought would fit, including “Skin Deep,” “Big Lie Small World,” “Your Latest Trick,” “The Man’s Too Strong,” “Fat Cat Keeps Getting Fatter,” “Crazy,” and “Tin Man” (in honor of this year Capitol Capers theme.

I finally settled on this Byrds classic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaYqfI_tCkM

- OneMan - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 2:15 pm:
Bollywood Terminator

http://youtu.be/yysbbPStfWw

It’s Gonna Get Better - Genesis

http://youtu.be/9sYgX5UiDhA

- OneMan - Friday, May 20, 11 @ 2:20 pm:
Truckin –

http://youtu.be/pafY6sZt0FE

Lately it occurs to me what a long strange trip it’s been…

or in honor of the prosecution resting…

‘If you got a warrant I guess you are coming in’

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