The Mighty Musical Observations Thread

[Dr. Medulla]

We've had workers in the house the last couple weeks doing some renovations. On their radio right now: Rush, "Tom Sawyer." What is wrong with this country?!?

An ex of mine (who also loved Boston - you all know the one) thought that was the coolest song ever because of the line "Though his mind is not for rent to any god or government." I used to give him shit about that being really tepid and cliche. Then he would emotionally abuse me, so it's good I found a guy who likes my ribbing of his terrible music taste.

I'm warming to the idea of "Tom Sawyer" being one of those test cases for judging a person.

[Wolter]

We've had workers in the house the last couple weeks doing some renovations. On their radio right now: Rush, "Tom Sawyer." What is wrong with this country?!?

An ex of mine (who also loved Boston - you all know the one) thought that was the coolest song ever because of the line "Though his mind is not for rent to any god or government." I used to give him shit about that being really tepid and cliche. Then he would emotionally abuse me, so it's good I found a guy who likes my ribbing of his terrible music taste.

I'm warming to the idea of "Tom Sawyer" being one of those test cases for judging a person.

I kind of have a warm feeling for it only for the ABSOLUTELY PERFECT SKEWERING of nerds in that one Futurama episode.

[Dr. Medulla]

We've had workers in the house the last couple weeks doing some renovations. On their radio right now: Rush, "Tom Sawyer." What is wrong with this country?!?

An ex of mine (who also loved Boston - you all know the one) thought that was the coolest song ever because of the line "Though his mind is not for rent to any god or government." I used to give him shit about that being really tepid and cliche. Then he would emotionally abuse me, so it's good I found a guy who likes my ribbing of his terrible music taste.

I'm warming to the idea of "Tom Sawyer" being one of those test cases for judging a person.

I kind of have a warm feeling for it only for the ABSOLUTELY PERFECT SKEWERING of nerds in that one Futurama episode.

Granted. Unlike "The Final Countdown," it still hasn't transcended to awful-but-transformed for me.

[Wolter]

We've had workers in the house the last couple weeks doing some renovations. On their radio right now: Rush, "Tom Sawyer." What is wrong with this country?!?

An ex of mine (who also loved Boston - you all know the one) thought that was the coolest song ever because of the line "Though his mind is not for rent to any god or government." I used to give him shit about that being really tepid and cliche. Then he would emotionally abuse me, so it's good I found a guy who likes my ribbing of his terrible music taste.

I'm warming to the idea of "Tom Sawyer" being one of those test cases for judging a person.

I kind of have a warm feeling for it only for the ABSOLUTELY PERFECT SKEWERING of nerds in that one Futurama episode.

Granted. Unlike "The Final Countdown," it still hasn't transcended to awful-but-transformed for me.

I mean, I still think it’s a bad song, but it makes me chuckle when I hear it now.

[JennyB]

An ex of mine (who also loved Boston - you all know the one) thought that was the coolest song ever because of the line "Though his mind is not for rent to any god or government." I used to give him shit about that being really tepid and cliche. Then he would emotionally abuse me, so it's good I found a guy who likes my ribbing of his terrible music taste.

I'm warming to the idea of "Tom Sawyer" being one of those test cases for judging a person.

I kind of have a warm feeling for it only for the ABSOLUTELY PERFECT SKEWERING of nerds in that one Futurama episode.

Granted. Unlike "The Final Countdown," it still hasn't transcended to awful-but-transformed for me.

I mean, I still think it’s a bad song, but it makes me chuckle when I hear it now.

But that is due to Futurama, not Rush.

[Wolter]

I'm warming to the idea of "Tom Sawyer" being one of those test cases for judging a person.

I kind of have a warm feeling for it only for the ABSOLUTELY PERFECT SKEWERING of nerds in that one Futurama episode.

Granted. Unlike "The Final Countdown," it still hasn't transcended to awful-but-transformed for me.

I mean, I still think it’s a bad song, but it makes me chuckle when I hear it now.

But that is due to Futurama, not Rush.

Definitely.

[Kory]

I know how to play this song on the bass guitar.

[tepista]

dudes

[revbob]

[Marky Dread]

dudes

Oh yes looking forward to that!

[Dr. Medulla]

Only genuflecting before the IMF lords can save him now!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/u ... -1.4808128

[revbob]

Only genuflecting before the IMF lords can save him now!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/u ... -1.4808128

Where's Jesse Helms now that Bino needs him most.

[JennyB]

Only genuflecting before the IMF lords can save him now!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/u ... -1.4808128

So, so many jokes to be made. Unfortunately, I hear his voice has returned.

[Heston]

Do any of the Limeys remember this song, a number 12 hit in 1982? Great pop song, and seems way ahead of its time, despite sounding retro...

[101Walterton]

Do any of the Limeys remember this song, a number 12 hit in 1982? Great pop song, and seems way ahead of its time, despite sounding retro...

Yep definitely remember it.
Surprised such an Asiancentric song / video made #12 in 1982!!