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June 25

Unknown Song or Artist

I am looking for a song or artist of the song. The song was on the radio in 1981-82. The singer was a woman. The only thing I can remember now is a small piece of the lyrics. Here is what I have..."some days I get out of bed and I feel like a..." (S.O.B.) It was a rock song. I've tried to check songs released in 1981...1982 etc. and I've never found anything helpful. Hopefully, there's a retro genius out there willing to help. Thanks for your help! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.107.202.79 (talk) 01:08, 25 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not finding anything with Google. Given the year, can we assume the lyric was literally "S.O.B" and not "son of a bitch"? I doubt a song that prominently said the word bitch would get much airplay, though it's certainly possible. Women don't typically refer to themselves as sons of bitches for, er, obvious reasons, so it may have been a cover (or perhaps a misremembered line...?). Your ISP locates to Washington state, USA. Did you hear the song in the US? Any particular area? Sometimes seemingly irrelevant details can help out. Matt Deres (talk) 20:08, 25 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

1974's "The Bitch Is Back" by Elton John got lots of airplay, although it did attract some controversy. Although maybe the fact of being Elton John allowed him to get away with more. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 04:04, 27 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The song was heard in the USA. I think the vocals trailed off at the S.O.B. part. Pretty sure it said, "son of a...ohhhhhh". Was never a top 100 song. I checked all the charts from those years. I know there's a book(s) out with all songs released from each year. I've been checking to find the guys name who wrote the books...yes, apparently there a a few volumes. Knew his name several years ago and can't find it now. Obviously, this "group" was not a top level act. If anything pops up let me know. Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.107.202.79 (talk) 05:17, 27 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe "Hair of the Dog" by Nazareth? --Jayron32 21:17, 27 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Definitely not Hair of the Dog. That is a good song, but not it. This person or group was not as well-known as Nazareth. I'm guessing this was probably a "one hit wonder" even though it didn't rank high on the charts, it was probably the best song from this person or group. If anyone knows where an archive can be found of songs released...that would be most helpful. I've seen some, but they don't include all songs released from 1980-1982. The above mentioned author (name not remembered) would be helpful if found somehow. I will continue to Google "songs released..."etc. Maybe his name will appear. Any help is much appreciated! Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.107.202.79 (talk) 21:30, 27 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

certain Cheikha Rimitti recording

Hello. I'm no native speaker but I'll try my best, so sorry for my English. I'm looking for the album containing a certain recording of Rai singer Cheikha Rimitti. You can listen to the recording here at dailymotion. The video is titled "El alya", I guess the actual title of the song is "El Alia n'batou ahna". I found a different version of this song on the album "La Rimitti Vol. 3" (you can prelisten to it here at amazon, it's the 2nd track), but I enjoy more the video version because of the drum set (and I hope there are more songs from this session). Does anybody know where to look? Thank you & greetings --StefanWesthoff (talk) 17:16, 25 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Try Maghreb Soul-Rimitti Story 1986-1990 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.107.202.79 (talk) 05:24, 27 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

thx :) --StefanWesthoff (talk) 19:40, 27 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

No, that one is without the drum set. The recording on dailymotion contains cymbals and a snare. Another idea? --StefanWesthoff (talk) 00:31, 1 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Movie: August Rush

All of the soundtracks for August Rush that I have found omit one piece of music. When the boy discovers the organ in the church loft, this magnificent organ music erupts. No soundtrack listing I have found, no samplings I have listened to have that organ piece. What is it, who was it written by, where can I get a recording of the whole thing ?? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.226.74.37 (talk) 22:39, 25 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Someone has apparently put the entire thing on youtube, in 10 minute slices. This is part 1 of 11.[1] If you can find which part and the point in time, maybe we can identify it? ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 05:25, 26 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Here it is, or a section thereof. I don't know it as a recognisable piece of music; it might just be him extemporising. -- Jack of Oz ^{[your turn]} 05:37, 26 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Not really recognizable. Sounds kinds of Mozart-esque, which would fit the discussion in that scene. And maybe not long enough or distinctive enough to be on the soundtrack album. Also, I've never seen the movie. Is it as syrupy as the plot description in the article makes it sound? ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 04:01, 27 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Pretty much, yeah. Dismas|^(talk) 06:47, 28 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]