***** by request
Jul. 7th, 2004 05:13 pmLooking it over, I see that my list of five-star songs in iTunes is probably not exactly what I'd have picked as my top 45 songs; I'll probably go through my other 4-star songs and add enough to bump this up to an even 100. There should be more Magnetic Fields, more Weird Al, more TMBG, a few Flaming Lips and OKGo, etc., etc. And, golly, there's no Tom Waits, though I have a lot of Waits ****s. But here's what I have right now:
(Didja all know that iTunes ratings are actually more detailed than * to *****? They're recorded on a 100-point scale, with * being 20, ** being 40, etc. There are utilities that let you rate your songs more finely, should you wish; iTunes will recognize the difference between a 99 and a 100.)
- Tangled Up In Blue by Bob Dylan
- Simple Twist Of Fate by Bob Dylan
- Ballad Of A Thin Man - Like A Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan (Royal Albert Hall version)
- The Power by Chill Rob G
- I'll Wear It Proudly by The Costello Show
- Jack Of All Parades by The Costello Show
- Superman's Song by Crash Test Dummies
- Angels by David Byrne
- Miss America by David Byrne
- I Know Sometimes A Man Is Wrong by David Byrne
- Alison by Elvis Costello
- Tramp The Dirt Down by Elvis Costello
- Shipbuilding by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I'm Going To Go Back There Someday by Gonzo
- Main Title (Star Wars) by John Williams/London Symphony Orchestra
- Mercy Seat by Johnny Cash
- Rainbow Connection by Kermit the Frog
- Busby Berkeley Dreams by The Magnetic Fields
- Master Ninja Theme Song by the cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Mighty Science Theater by the cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Song About The Moon by Paul Simon
- Train In The Distance by Paul Simon
- Something So Right by Paul Simon
- Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon
- Train In The Distance by Paul Simon
- You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon
- Duncan by Paul Simon
- Daysleeper by R.E.M.
- Nightswimming by R.E.M.
- Scarborough Fair/Canticle by Simon & Garfunkel
- Heaven by Talking Heads
- This Must Be The Place (Naïve Melody) by Talking Heads
- And She Was by Talking Heads
- Road To Nowhere by Talking Heads
- Thank You For Sending Me An Angel by Talking Heads (Stop Making Sense version)
- Slippery People by Talking Heads (Stop Making Sense version)
- This Must Be The Place (Naïve Melody) by Talking Heads (Stop Making Sense version)
- Once In A Lifetime by Talking Heads (Stop Making Sense version)
- Take Me To The River by Talking Heads (Stop Making Sense version)
- Wild Wild Life by Talking Heads
- No One Knows My Plan by They Might Be Giants
- Don't Come Around Here No More by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
- Surfin' Bird by The Trashmen
- It's All About The Pentiums by "Weird Al" Yankovic
- The Seeker by The Who
(Didja all know that iTunes ratings are actually more detailed than * to *****? They're recorded on a 100-point scale, with * being 20, ** being 40, etc. There are utilities that let you rate your songs more finely, should you wish; iTunes will recognize the difference between a 99 and a 100.)
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Date: 2004-07-07 10:31 pm (UTC)ba da bum bum ba
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master ninja THEME song!!!
{:~)
(Though I prefer the "He tried to kill me with a forklift...ole!" medley, myself...ooh, and the pants song...)
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Date: 2004-07-08 02:32 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-07-09 07:42 pm (UTC)