5 August 2008

First entry in for the Ballad of Todd Carney

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The first entry is in for our songwriting competition round one.

Those with keen memories will recall the theme this time around is “Todd Carney“.

And so I present to you Thumper and The KnuckF*ckles and their Ballad of Todd Carney, with help on the lyrics from Colin Dixon.

Entries via mp3 to john@the-riotact.com

UPDATED: And now you can enjoy it via YouTube (but the mp3 sounds better):

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Whats the difference between a violin and a cello?
A cello takes longer to burn

What do you call someone who hangs out with musicians?
A drummer

Nice work Thumper.

A bloke walks into a session bar in Belfast with a large cardboard box. Everyone looks nervous. The fiddle player finally asks nervously, “What’s in the box?”. The bloke says “It’s a bomb”. Everyone relaxes and the fiddle player says, “Thank Christ, we thought it was a concertina”.

And we’re done. Six is my limit on these gags. I wouldn’t want to try a diminished seventh.

How do you get two banjo players in tune?
Shoot one.

What do you call a good looking woman on the arm of a drummer?
A tattoo.

Deadmandrinking2:52 pm 06 Aug 08

johnboy said :

Deadmandrinking said :

How do you tell if the stage is level?

The drummer is drooling from both sides of the mouth.

You utter bastard.

I was just typing that…

It’s about the only one I know, sorry.

Oh wait…’How many drummer’s does it take to change a lightbulb? 5. One to change it and four to argue about how John Bonham could have done it better.’

What’s the definition of perfect pitch?
When you throw a banjo in the skip and it doesn’t hit the sides.

How do you know when a drummer’s at your door?
The knocking gets faster, but he can’t find the key and doesn’t know when to come in.

A ten year old boy says to his parents: ‘When I grow up, I’m going to be a drummer!’
Parents’ reply: ‘Well, make up your mind; you can’t do both!’

Deadmandrinking said :

How do you tell if the stage is level?

The drummer is drooling from both sides of the mouth.

You utter bastard.

I was just typing that…

Deadmandrinking2:32 pm 06 Aug 08

How do you tell if the stage is level?

The drummer is drooling from both sides of the mouth.

Q: Why do drummers have slightly larger brains than horses?

A: So they don’t disgrace themselves during the parade.

*boom,tish*

Hey guys, it was all one take stuff…

And seriously, neither of us is a drummer 😉

That’s why I prefer drum machines to drummers – you only have to punch a rhythym into them once 🙂

Mælinar - *spoiler alert* I've seen S04E131:48 pm 06 Aug 08

Don’t worry Skid, Thumper knows a trademark examiner.

Pandy said :

Thumper, you should Trademark (www.ipaustraia.gov.au) that name. heh heh

Pandy, you have no idea just how difficult it is to get RiotACT users to Trademark something.
At least three of you should know who you are…

But to give a complex idea a single-sentence soundbite:
“Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but most owners and inventors would prefer to be rich than flattered.”

Berraboy – got a link ?

Thumper, you should Trademark (www.ipaustraia.gov.au) that name. heh heh

GOLD! A top effort by all those involved. Anybody know how to send it to the Footy Show? You might go national!

Nice coverage in the CT today too – small but nice! They even gave RA a mention.

I reckon all of RiotACT should rock on over to YouTube and rate it….

*grin*

The words aren’t much chop, but the singing and playing are first-rate.

GOLD, just GOLD!!!!

Love it! Stop nit picking you lot,

The Footy Show is aware of it now too.

😉 Keep a look out – not promising anything.

Surely Roy and HG should give it a run on Sunday arvo.

A little rough Steve.

Anyway we’re looking forward to getting more entries so by all means show us how it should be done 😉

Loquaciousness3:33 pm 05 Aug 08

Madman said :

I’m just wondering if it would be original work not needing copyright permissions

Well, John Lennon’s estate might have something to say about it … (a lot of the lyrics are very close to the original too).

/me shows off her phenomenally bad music taste …

That is just a bit rough, Thumper.
You rip off the newbie’s twelfth comment on the site and turn it into a song (and tell him that you’re doing it).
And you’re the one still being given the praise. :\

Good effort, Thumper. Just looking at the original post though… seems like it was more than just ‘help on the lyrics by Colin Dixon’… looks more like you copied his whole idea.

http://the-riotact.com/?p=8147

Oh well, plagiarists can’t be choosers.

It was two thirds of The Feldons 😉

Good thinking, #66…

The video does add a certain je ne sais quoi … *chuckle*

Even my three-year-old is singing along: could be a bit of a problem at preschool tomorrow….

I guess we’ll have to reach an accomodation if it becomes an issue.

I’m just wondering if it would be original work not needing copyright permissions

Thumper and the Knuckf*ckles.

There might be some crossover with the Feldons going on.

Who did the music?

Thumper might get famous.

And over 100 downloads so far.

Oh they’re listening don’t you worry.

Loquaciousness1:09 pm 05 Aug 08

It’s a beautiful, beautiful thing … 🙂

Do we know anyone in radio?

L

‘Thumper and The Knuckles’ – I love it!!

*hehe*

Now if only it had airplay….

; )

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