This month's contest for the Inspired by Song! group is "Get this Song Out of my Head!", which is a reference to "Earworms", or songs that play over and over again in your mind. I have no idea why we decided to torture ourselves in judging this particular topic, but we are in for the long haul now. Here's the announcement in case you missed it previously:
"Get This Song Out of My Head!" - June Inspired by Song! CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT
Not surprisingly, many of my very worst offenders are songs from kid shows or video games. I have seen a couple of tunes in early entries to this contest that I could have used, but there is one that I thought about today that I remember hearing so many times as a child that I know every note, every nuance from the original recording.
Earworms aren't always bad songs, mind you, despite the harsh name. I actually like the songs that I have chosen, but they have a certain "stickability" for me.
If you come across this song during a sporting event, or a classic rock marathon on VH1, or just while listening to the radio in your car, you will likely have it stuck in your brain for a minimum of a few hours. In my case, it is coupled with another song from the same band, which makes it extra "fun" to endure, usually at full volume.
STOMP, STOMP, CLAP!
STOMP, STOMP, CLAP!
STOMP, STOMP, CLAP!
STOMP, STOMP, CLAP!
Yes, in the late 1970's and early 80's, this song was ubiquitous. Football games. Basketball games. Skating rinks. You name it - "We Will Rock You" was inescapable. Of course, you would also hear it along with "We Are the Champions", the slower ballad which accompanied the rock anthem.
I will always remember hearing it during a Dallas Cowboys game that I attended as a kid, probably around 1980 or so. I stomped and clapped until my legs and hands hurt. I probably also blew out a vocal chord or two while singing and cheering for the team.
I could definitely write an entire post (and I may) about the aforementioned kid's theme songs and video game themes, but for now, enjoy this video of my favorite earworm tunes:
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Luckily this is not one that gets stuck in my head.
CAROLE - The "Oscar Meyer weiner" song is a good choice, actually. I recently showed that commercial to my son, and he was singing it for days.
JER - Yeah, this one is really a personal earworm, I suppose.
I'm a big fan (NOT) of the Song That Never Ends. Or, my daughter taught me a better one. I think I might sing it for You Tube. Thanks for the new video idea =P But just for you, here are the words...
I know a song that gets on everybody's nerves, everybody's nerves, everybody's nerves.
I know a song that gets on everybody's nerves and this is how it goes.... LOL
LISA - If you create a YouTube video AND enter the contest with it, I will be truly impressed.
Jason: This will be a fun contest! I'll be back with something ..... (parked)!
RUTHMAN (sorry I don't know your name yet) - Now THAT could be a winner - write an entry and join this month's contest!
JAN - Bring your entry - I look forward to it!
SANDRA - Yeah, that's kinda how it works. Write your own entry and you can infect the rest of us with your earworm!
JASON - This is one that has stood the test of time, and has been passed down through the generations. On the pee wee football team, the kids on defense use this to keep themselves busy until the offense is ready.
Oh my! This is a fun song. It takes me way back.
I clicked on your blog to read your message to rookies (my 1-year anniversary is July 24th...yay!)...and found this one. I want to say Thank you! for including this video. To say I loved Freddie Mercury would be an understatement. "If there's a rock-n-roll heaven, you know they got a helluva band...."
earworm tune definitely fits this... yikes.
Now I have this pounding feeling in my head. I will have to find another earworm to replace as this one gives me a headache. Great post and interesting contest. I will have to think on this.
thanks for adding the video to your post, Jason. now I have to think about my contest entry!!
I agree...ANYthing by Queen works for me!
I will have to say this is a classic forever and ever, but is one of the most over used songs in history! (not that I really mind that much) Great post. I needed a pick me up about this time of day1
worse songs to be stuck with than Queen.
Your comment about video games reminds me of when my son was small. We heard the "Super Mario" theme song all day, and it was in my dreams! Just the thought of it brings it back, and I'll probably be stuck with it all day now!