Song 1
-- "Big Julie" by Jarvis Cocker
Your favorite lyric from this song:
-- This is one of those songs where all the lyrics are just pretty great, but here's a taste:

"But this song will play until the light
It's the sound of her trying to find something to like
The sound of her walking day and night
And this song may lead her far away
But tonight it seems to light the way
And she can almost see the future shine
And everything's in tune and everything's in time
It will play until the day Big Julie rules the world"


Does this song have any bad memories attached?
-- No.
What genre is this?
-- Er, adult alternative?


Song 2
-- "Shoplifters of the World Unite" by The Smiths
What is the last line of this song?
-- "Shoplifters of the world
Take over "
Have you ever seen this artist live?
-- No.
What does this song make you think of?
-- My friend Bevin. Purely because we used to listen to The Smiths together a great deal.


Song 3
-- "Beauty Has Her Way" by Mummy Calls
What is the first line of this song?
-- "I know what you want."
When did you first hear this song?
-- When I was fifteen.
How about the first time you heard this artist?
-- When I was fifteen, same time.

Have a listen here. I totally apologize for the Sailor Moon footage. This was the only version of the song I could find on YouTube.


Song 4
-- "Cool on Your Island" by Y Kant Tori Read, i.e. Tori Amos
Which friend could this be a theme song for/why?
-- You can't laugh -- I don't think of a real person, I think of a fictional character. Um, one of my own. But if I have to choose a real person I would choose TheCalifornian, because Tori always makes me think of him.
What is the chorus?
-- "When will you wake up
I want you more than the stars and the sun
But I can take only so much
Cool on your island
Is it cool on your island"
Why do you like this song?
-- It's a fabulous song. Pure '80's pop joy, with angst :). And it's just a lovely song, past the superficial enjoyment.

You can listen to Tori's version here, and here's a fabulous cover.


Song 5
-- "Man on the Moon" by R.E.M.
What kind of film could use this as the theme song?
-- Hmmm... well... this is horribly ironic... perhaps a movie called Man on the Moon?
Who introduced you to this artist?
-- 99.9 FM
What's the best part of this song?
-- The Andy Kaufman allusions, and the fabulous music.


Song 6
-- "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division
What's the 3rd line?
-- "And the resentment rides high"
How long is this song?
-- About 3:36
Is this one of your favorites/why/why not?
-- You must be kidding. I adore this song. It's a great tune, with lovely lyrics. And it's Joy Division, for crying out loud. Also, it's THE best Valentine's Day song evah.

Song 7
-- "Not Dark Yet" by Bob Dylan
How long have you been listening to this artist?
-- Let's put it this way: I was probably conceived to Bob Dylan.
What's the best line in the song?
-- "There's not even room enough to be anywhere
It's not dark yet, but it's getting there."
What's this song about?
-- It's about being almost at the end of your rope, but there's still hope.

**Has your favorite song come up? If not, what is it?
Just one favorite? Haven't we already been through this? I can never pick just one...