Friday night game thread: Can we name songs with all 50 states referenced?

The rules: one or two states per song, so no "State Song" or any recent Chili Peppers songs. Referencing a city counts, so "Stuck in Lodi" counts as a song about California.

Let's see if we can get all 50 states referenced!

Opening bid: Modest Mouse-- "Florida"

Bob Marley of course

OK, it doesn't name any states, but I've had it stuck in my head ...

Bake

Phoenix, Az, Tacoma, Wa, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Los Angeles..

it's not a "State Song" but it is a song about all the states

So...Doraville by the Atlanta Rhythm Section

Fifty Nifty United States from thirteen original colonies;
Fifty Nifty stars on the flag that billows so beautifully in the breeze.
Each individual state contributes a quality that is great.
Each individual state deserves a bow, We salute them now.

Fifty Nifty United States from thirteen original colonies,
Shout 'em, scout 'em, Tell all about 'em,
One by one,til we've given a day to every state in the USA

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut
Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana
Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan.
Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,
Nebraska, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mex-i-co, New York,
North Carolina, North Dakota, O-hi o,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina,
South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas,
Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wy-om ing

They used to sing it at the school where I teach, so some kids still know it.

I totally remember learning that in fifth grade.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

I've been to:
Reno
Chicago
Fargo
Minnesota
Buffalo
Toronto
Winslow
Sarasota
Wichita
Tulsa
Ottawa
Oklahoma
Tampa
Panama
Mattawa
LaPaloma
Bangor
Baltimore
Salvador
Amarillo
Tocapillo
Barranquilla
And Padilla

I'm a Killer
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere

I've been to:
Boston
Charleston
Dayton
Louisiana
Washington
Houston
Kingston
Texarkana
Monterey
Fairaday
Santa Fe
Tallapoosa
Glen Rock
Black Rock
Little Rock
Oskaloosa
Tennessee
Tennessee
Chicopee
Spirit Lake
Grand Lake
Devil's Lake
Crater Lake

For Pete's Sake
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere

I've been to:
Louisville
Nashville
Knoxville
Ombabika
Schefferville
Jacksonville
Waterville
Costa Rock
Pittsfield
Springfield
Bakersfield
Shreveport
Hackensack
Cadillac
Fond du Lac
Davenport
Idaho
Jellico
Argentina
Diamantina
Pasadena
Catalina

See What I Mean
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere

I've been to:
Pittsburgh
Parkersburg
Gravelbourg
Colorado
Ellensburg
Rexburg
Vicksburg
Eldorado
Larimore
Adimore
Haverstraw
Chatanika
Shasta
Nebraska
Alaska
Opalacka
Baraboo
Waterloo
Kalamazoo
Kansas City
Sioux City
Cedar City
Dodge City

Oregon

:grr:

NICE add, though. ;)

"I've been from Tucson to Tucumcari, Tehachapi to Tonopah..."

Arizona, New Mexico, California, Nevada

Mississipppi River
Davenport
Corn
Corn
Corn
Corn
Corn
What's that smell?
Corn
Corn
Corn
Iowa City
Corn
Corn
Corn
Corn
Corn
Look! A tree!
Corn
Corn
Corn
Des Moines
Corn
Corn
Corn
Corn
Corn
There's that smell again!
Corn
Corn
Corn
Council Bluffs
Missouri River

:P

that's why I make my home in Tennesse.

Brian and Stewie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVsS2mlJPEw

CSN&Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNjLUPqckWY

:hi:

but I couldn't remember if he ever said which carolina he was talking about. :hi:

but really.. geesh.. there is only one "Carolina" :P

:hi:

he was talking about NC, of course.

What is this South Carolina people speak of? :D

:hi:

I once heard someone refer to South Carolina as North Carolina's bastard step-child

:hide:

I cannot speak for SC but...

well, you know :D

hehe

edit to add:

Old Susannah
--- Well I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee...

and there were two versions: the original version he's going to Louisiana, but in the new and improved version (ca 1849) he's going to California (a far better choice).

Either way around, good call! :D

Sweet Georgia Brown

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lodi%2C_Wisconsin

How about "I can still make Cheyenne" for Wyoming? Yes, it does mention Wyoming - "He aimed his truck for that Wyoming line. With a little luck he could still get there on time, and in that Cheyenne wind he could still hear her say:..."

How about "Oklahoma" the musical for the OK state? It's either that, or 'Okie from Muskogee'.

It's not really about a specific town though. He just needed a name that scanned right for the meter, and that was the first one that came to mind.


Umm, Walla Walla (Washington) by Sky Cries Mary.

Lodi, CA, is out in the Valley. :scared:

"Sandy, can't you see, I'm in MISERY" :evilgrin:

too funny :rofl:

:hi:

Sitting on Top of the World

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX31AN3K2fw

El Paso

Yay!

Indiana Wants Me - R Dean Taylor
King of the Road - Roger Miller (Third boxcar midnight train. Destination Bangor Maine)

Michigan - Saginaw Michigan by Lefty Frizzel

Mississippi - Uneasy Rider by Charlie Daniels ("The last thing I wanted was to get in a fight in Jackson Mississippi on a Saturday night")

Lists Missouri, New Mexico and Arizona by name, lists other cities, but doesn't mention the states

Lyrics for: By the Time I Get to Phoenix

By the time I get to Phoenix she'll be rising
She'll find the note I left hangin' on her door
She'll laugh when she reads the part that says I'm leavin'
'Cause I've left that girl so many times before

By the time I make Albuquerque she'll be working
She'll prob'ly stop at lunch and give me a call
But she'll just hear that phone keep on ringin'
Off the wall that's all

By the time I make Oklahoma she'll be sleepin'
She'll turn softly and call my name out loud
And she'll cry just to think I'd really leave her
Tho' time and time I try to tell her so
She just didn't know I would really go.

:(

<jk>


:rofl:


:hi:

Hiya SPK?

How're you doing this fine Friday evening?

but the good states too:D

I'm okay, how are you?

it is a kinda fine Friday evening

mellow, and quiet.

:hi:

mellow and quiet, I mean.

Earlier - fireworks - not the literal kind. :(

Then I took the kids out for Mexican and we all got really silly at the restaurant. But then they started fighting in the car on the way home. :sigh:

One's asleep and the other's watching TV and I'm on here.

:hug:

sorry about the fireworks, that can be sucky.

Maybe Mexican food makes the kids cranky :P

or maybe that is just kids :shrug:

at least like i said it is mellow and quiet now.

:hi:

meet me at the fair

(I guess I'm dating myself with all of these old songs, eh?)

under the rules - how about

KENTUCKY WOMAN by Elvis.

Sittin on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding......

:shrug:

fill in the blanks. any questions?

Sweet Home Alabama = Lynard Skynard
Springtime in Alaska= Johnny Cash
By the Time I Get to Arizona = Public Enemy
Mary, Queen of Arkansas = Bruce Springsteen
In = Neko Case
Rocky Mountain High = John Denver
Connecticut = Superchunk
Wilmington = Girls V. Boys
Going Back to Florida = Lightnin' Hopkins
Why Georgia Why? = john Mayer
Hawaii = the Strokes
Private Idaho = B-52s
Stratford on Guy = Liz Phair
Indianapolis = Bottle Rockets
Snowstorm in Iowa = Polvo
Kansas City = James Brown
Blue Moon of Kentucky = Elvis
Louisiana 1927 = Aaron Neville
Going to Maine = Mountain Goats
The Streets of Baltimore = Uncle Tupelo
Massachusetts = BeeGees
8 Mile = Eminem
Christmas in St. Paul = Last Train Home



eh, I am bored. entertain yourselves.

by Elton John :)

I got drunk tryin to figger it out...

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona - Keep on Rockin' Me
Arkansas I've been everywhere man
California - Keep on Rockin' Me
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida - Modest Mouse-- "Florida
Georgia - Keep on Rockin' Me
Hawaii
Idaho - I've been everywhere man
Illinois - I've been everywhere man
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana - I've been everywhere man
Maine - I've been everywhere man
Maryland - I've been everywhere man
Massachusetts
Michigan - I've been everywhere man
Minnesota - I've been everywhere man
Mississippi
Missouri - I've been everywhere man
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada - I've been everywhere man
New Hampshire
New Jersey - I've been everywhere man
New Mexico - I've been everywhere man
New York - Buffalo soldier
North Carolina
North Dakota - I've been everywhere man
Ohio I've been everywhere man
Oklahoma - I've been everywhere man
Oregon
Pennsylvania - Keep on Rockin' Me
Rhode Island - Road to Rhode Island
South Carolina - I've been everywhere man
South Dakota
Tennessee I've been everywhere man
Texas - I've been everywhere man
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington - Keep on Rockin' Me
West Virginia

lol

though I prefer Willie Nelson's version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cRONfYglCY

;)

I beat you to it ;)

It's a song they used to play on the radio all the time when I was a kid. I haven't heard it in years and
a search isn't turning up any results.

I think it may have been a play on the Beach Boy's song. But, I doubt it because it had a much more
C/W rhythm.

Pretty funny, tho.

Still no lyrics or singer yet.

There is a local Rollerderby squad with that name now, tho.

both referencing Tallahassee

Flaming Sideburns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7yt0SSBKnY

Aerosmith
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sSvHH6h-zA

in the very first post

Rocky Mountain High - Colorado

Take Me Home Country Roads - West Virginia



RIP John