Burke's Favorite Songs

Burke's Favorite Songs Quiz

Scott and Burke discussed their plan to create a list of Burke's favorite songs, with Scott attempting to guess the artist and title of each song as quickly as possible. They reviewed several songs, including "El Condor Pasa" by Simon and Garfunkel, "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand, and "A Lovely Day" by Bill Withers. Scott and Burke shared their thoughts on the songs, discussing their musical elements and personal connections to them. They also mentioned the movie "Wild" and its soundtrack.

Music Review and Ratings Discussion

Scott and Burke discussed and rated several songs, including "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police, "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden, and "Shout" by Tears for Fears. They shared their appreciation for the music videos, production, and performances of these songs, with Scott giving "Shout" a rating of 9.9. They also mentioned the song's use in the movie Real Genius and its adaptation for The Hunger Games.

Queens of the Stone Age Discussion

Scott and Burke discussed the song "No One Knows" by Queens of the Stone Age, praising Dave Grohl's drumming and giving it high ratings. They also talked about Pink Floyd's "The Great Gig in the Sky," with Scott sharing insights from a Roger Waters interview about the song's spontaneous recording. The conversation concluded with Scott mentioning an upcoming show featuring the album "Brave" by Marillion, which he considers the best prog rock album ever, and suggested Burke might enjoy it if he's open-minded.

Music Review and Personal Connections

Scott and Burke discussed and scored various songs, with particular focus on "Tempted" by Squeeze, which both gave high ratings due to personal connections and emotional impact. They also analyzed "Happiness" by Florence and the Machine, which they both highly praised for its dynamic structure and live performance energy. The conversation included discussion of Paul Carrick's involvement with different bands and songs, and both hosts shared personal stories about how certain songs had significance in their lives.

Music Identification Game Discussion

Burke and Scott engaged in a music identification game, discussing various bands and songs, including Rage Against the Machine, Cat Stevens, and New Order. They shared insights about the bands' origins, members, and notable songs, with Burke expressing enthusiasm for Rage Against the Machine and Cat Stevens. Scott provided ratings for the songs they discussed, with some adjustments based on new information about the artists.

Christmas Show Planning Discussion

Burke and Scott discussed their upcoming Christmas show and reflected on their year's work, noting they had done around 85 shows, down from 92 the previous year but with improved content. They agreed to brainstorm ideas for the Christmas show, with Burke offering to add some favorite Christmas songs to the shared drive. Scott mentioned his daughter had started a new job at Chase Bank as a teller, which he hoped would be better than her previous work at a winery. They also briefly discussed their favorite rock vocalists and the upcoming show on that topic.