Friday, March 04, 2011

Weekend Listomania (Special Three Chords and a Cloud of Dust! Audio/Video Edition)

Well, it's Friday and you know what that means.Yes, my Oriental non-dairy creamer Fah Lo Suee and I are off to....

And at this point I was going to make a joke involving the Ohio state legislature that's inviting a fetus to testify at an anti-abortion hearing (this is for real, in case you haven't been paying attention) and how there's a part of me that (perversely) wishes Senor Wences was doing the voice. But the stunt is just so infuriatingly stupid and, frankly, depraved that sarcasm really isn't a sufficient response. And so, to every one of the Republican pols behind this crap I will thus simply say -- go fuck yourself, you miserable misogynist ghouls.

Okay, and without that out of the way, and because things will more than likely be a little quiet around here till we return, here's a fun little project to help fill the empty areas in our lives:

Best or Worst Post-Elvis Pop/Rock Song Referencing Rapidity of Locomotion in Either the Title or Lyrics!!!

Speed (not the drug) or fast stuff, in other words, and no arbitrary rules that I can think of at the moment.

And my totally top of my head Top Five is/are:

5. Adam Schmitt -- Speed Kills




Pop perfection. Why this guy isn't a household word is beyond me.

4. Steppenwolf -- Faster Than the Speed of Life




From their second album (one of the most underrated artifacts of the late 60s, believe it or not) and written by the same guy who penned "Born to Be Wild." I actually kind of prefer it, if truth be told.

3. Pat Boone -- Speedy Gonzalez



This one's really so objectionable on so many levels I almost don't know where to begin. Not as bad as Pat's heavy metal album, though, so that's something.

2. The Dictators -- Young, Fast, Scientific



These guys are way overrated, IMHO, and the song ain't so hot. Great title, though.

And the Numero Uno blink-your-eyes-and-you'll-miss-it track of them all simply hast to be...

1. The Stimulators -- Loud Fast Rules!



For obvious reasons, obviously.

Alrighty then -- what would your choices be?

16 comments:

Brooklyn Girl said...

Well I'm not braggin' babe so don't put me down
But I've got the fastest set of wheels in town
When something comes up to me he don't even try
Cause if I had a set of wings man I know she could fly
She's my little deuce coupe
You don't know what I got
(My little deuce coupe)
(You don't know what I got)


etc., and Beach Boys harmonies to boot.

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

Blue Ash Fan said...

I was playing "Speed Kills" on my way to work today, came into my office and saw this. Coincidence?

But is anybody else seeing Mama Cass where Pat Boone should be, Excepter in place of the Dictators and Big Star instead of The Stimulators?

steve simels said...

Not on my end...weird.

Jon said...

Some say our hearts will beat like the wheels of a fast train
All around the world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COSIgB3_TtE

edward said...

Roadrunner - The Modern Lovers (or whichever cover you prefer other than Joan Jett)

My Kingdom for a Car - Phil Ochs

Maybelline - Chuck Berry



Word Verification: Oneward!

TMink said...

I have a soft spot in my brain for Pat's Heavy Metal album. It is right beside the spot for Ozzy singing Staying Alive.

But that is just my pathology.

Trey

The Kenosha Kid said...

Speedy Gonzalez - Joe Cuba Sextet (not the same as the Pat Boone song)

Harder Better Faster Stronger - Daft Punk

Fast as You Can - Fiona Apple

You Belong With Me - Taylor SWIFT

David said...

Speedo: The Cadillacs
Train Kept A-Rollin: various artists
Rush Hour: Jane Wiedlin
Speeding Motorcycle: Daniel Johnston
Faster Pussycat, Kill Kill: The Bostweeds

Faze said...

"Light is Faster than Sound" from Big Brother and the Holding Company's Mainstream album -- the best album they every did, since JJ is restricted to backup on at least half the songs.

steve simels said...

Taylor Swift?

Oy gevalt...

Elizabeth C. said...

Air...Air
Hit me in the face
I run faster
Faster into the air
(I say to myself)
What is happening to my skin?
Where is that protection that I needed?
Air can hurt you too


Talking Heads, Air, from Fear of Music. Some people don't know shit about the air.

dSmith said...

"You Can't Catch Me" Chuck Berry

MJConroy said...

Play that Fast Thing One More Time - Rockpile

A Quick One While He's Away - the Who

MJConroy said...

one more -
Bad News Travels Fast - The Fuzztones

TMink said...

Taylor Swift?

She shore is purty.

Trey

Samwell said...

Well, I mean, Motorhead's "Locomotive": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uad2wO5lNA It simply doesn't get more driving than that.