Screen Door Sunday is Coming…
20 07 2009This is it. The final week of the Palin administration. And while many Alaskans are still fans of the governor, gone are the days of 80% and 90% approval ratings. The gubernatorial vetting process ended up being done by the national media after she’d already been tapped as John McCain’s running mate, and the nation (as well as the state of Alaska) learned a lot.
So now, this polarizing and divisive figurehead, known to us all as the soon-to-be-ex-two-thirds-of-one-term governor Sarah Palin has had enough. She’s packed her bags and is headed for greener pastures. So what’s a state to do?
Celebrate!
I’ve been hearing a lot about “screen door” parties. In other words, “don’t let the screen door hit you on the way out!” Are you having a Screen Door Saturday Party? Or a Screen Door Sunday barbeque? Even if you’re just lifting a glass, let me know. I’ll be posting pictures and short descriptions of your celebration.
For any Mudflatters in Cordova, or looking for a great excuse to go, don’t miss a great party at The Reluctant Fisherman Inn! According to their Facebook page, the festivities will begin at 7pm on Sunday night.
Our Guv’s last day: This is an historic event in the colorful history of Alaskan politics: We got dumped! Our Governor broke up with us. We cannot let the day go by without, well, hell, any excuse for a party!
Costumes, lipstick (and baggage) encouraged. Prizes! for Best in Show-off, Best Pageant Walk, Best Quitter Excuse, and others as we make them up!
The play list sounds awesome. Here are some of my favorite selections. Any other suggestions?
> Would I Lie to You? Eurythmics
> Money (That’s What I Want) Barrett Strong
> Ticket To Ride The Beatles
> You Better Go Now Billie Holiday
> Break On Through (To The Other Side) The Doors
> Leaving Here Eddie Holland
> Go Your Own Way Fleetwood Mac
> Here’s To The Losers Frank Sinatra
> Gone Fishin’ Louis Armstrong
> What’s Going On Marvin Gaye
> 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover Paul Simon
> Slip Slidin’ Away Paul Simon
> It’s All Over Now The Rolling Stones
> Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye Steam
> All Over Phoebe Snow
> 19th Nervous Breakdown Rolling Stones
> You’ve Lost That Lov’n Feeling Righteous Brothers
> So Long, Farewell The Sound of Music
[Thanks to Sandy and Richard, the couple in the video above for sending me the link to "I Feel Quitty!" Crank this one up at the BBQ!]
July 20th, 2009 at 4:39 PM
My playlist is bound to include
Hard Night for Sarah – Kid Rock
I Walked Away from the Wreck – Loretta Lynn
Empty Mansion – Rose Maddox
The Pageant of the Bizarre – Zero 7
I Hate Your Blog – Mc Frontalot
Bi-polar Bear – Stone Temple Pilots
Unwanted – Avril Lavigne
Mystery Achievement – The Pretenders
I’m a Sucker for Fakes – Forgive
Poor Little Rich Girl – The Boys
You’re Only Second Rate – Aladdin
Wild Ride – Dwight Yoakam
No Secrets in a Small Town – David Gates
Misery Machine – Marilyn Manson
Caribou and Cake – Scarling
Fake Your Way to the Top – Dreamgirls soundtrack
I’m Your Witch Doctor – Eric Clapton
So Uncool – Earth, Wind and Fire
Lies and Rumors – Alannah Myles
Stupid and Shallow – Futurehead
Fruity Dude – Avril Lavigne
The Moose Song – Big Head Todd & the Monsters
Progress or a Lack Thereof – Seneca
Sarah Yellin’ – Three Doors Down
Gimme Brains – Bratmobile
Stupid Liar – Freya
Tell It to the Judge – Crucial Conflict
Gift of Tongues – Chicosci
Vicious Attack Maniac – Abattoir
The End of a Fraud – Armor for Sleep
The Heat is On – Glenn Frey
Too Loud ….. Too Old – Kick Axe
Hit Somebody (the Hockey Song) – Warren Zevon
and my personal #1 . . . . “The Homecoming” by Lake of Tears
July 20th, 2009 at 5:16 PM
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the problem child Says:
July 20th, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Definitely Garbage’s “Stupid Girl”
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Ding ding ding!!!!!!!!!!!
Houston, we have a winnahhhh. …
I dedicated that song to Kasey Anthony, but it applies to Sarap “bittertwitterquitter” Palin as well.
July 20th, 2009 at 5:26 PM
I’m so glad I looked at this post again. That video was fantastic! Love it.
July 20th, 2009 at 6:02 PM
Loved the video!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:15 PM
“Should I Stay Or Should I Go?” – Clash Answer – go!
“If I Didn’t Care” – Ink Spots
“Yakety Yak” – Coasters
“The Wanderer” – DIon
“Baby Elephant Walk” – Henry Mancini
“Wipeout” – Surfaris
“Busted” – Ray Charles
“Nowhere To Run” Martha & Vandellas
“Taxman” – Beatles (oops – did I write that?!?
)
“Pleasant Valley Sunday” – Monkees
“Undun” – Guess Who
July 20th, 2009 at 6:15 PM
@ austintx #195
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You are amazing, austintx! What would we do without you on this blog? :>)
July 20th, 2009 at 6:30 PM
More recent 90’s & 00’s songs (earlier post was all pre-70’s (Ink Spots was from 1939!):
“Uninvited” – Alanis Morrisette
“Enjoy The Silence” – Depeche Mode
“Thank U” – Alanis Morrisette
“Policy Of Truth” – Depeche Mode
“Ready To Run” – Dixie Chicks
“Come Undone” – Duran Duran
“Brand New Day” – Sting
“Not A Moment Too Soon” – Tim McGraw
“Long Time Gone” – Dixie Chicks
July 20th, 2009 at 6:45 PM
am I in a parallel universe or have I just not seen the mudpup who used to write all the lyrics to different songs in a long time???
July 20th, 2009 at 6:57 PM
wasn’t it lynnrockets? …just saw and remembered.
how come no more lyrics?
July 20th, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Too Busy Being Fabulous, Eagles
YOU WERE JUST TOO BUSY BEING FABULOUS
TOO BUSY TO THINK ABOUT US
July 20th, 2009 at 7:46 PM
I love the video. Ha ha ha.
I borrowed it too. It is already flying on my blog.
You made my night.
It is so halarious.
July 20th, 2009 at 9:21 PM
“Juneau the way to San Jose?”
July 20th, 2009 at 10:48 PM
I will think differently about the lyrics of this oldie summer bubble gum song (interestingly enough, penned by Paul Simon for the Seekers):
Red Rubber Ball
I should have known you’d bid me farewell.
There’s a lesson to be learned from this
and I’ve learned it very well.
Now I know you’re not
the only starfish in the sea.
If I never hear your name again
it’s all the same to me.
And I think it’s gonna be all right.
Yeah, the worst is over now,
The morning sun is shining like a Red Rubber Ball.
You never cared for secrets I’d confide.
For you I’m just an ornament,
Something for your pride.
Always running, never caring,
That’s the life you live.
Stolen minutes of your time
were all you had to give.
And I think it’s gonna be all right.
Yeah, the worst is over now,
The morning sun is shining like a Red Rubber Ball.
The story’s in the past with nothing to recall.
I’ve got my life to live and I
don’t need you at all
The roller coaster ride we took is
nearly at an end.
I bought my ticket with my tears,
that’s all I’m gonna spend.
And I think it’s gonna be all right.
Yeah, the worst is over now,
The morning sun is shining like a Red Rubber Ball.
July 21st, 2009 at 12:04 AM
And one for the sheer joy of her stepping down….
Ian Dury – Reasons to be Cheerful (part 3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD9AFG1GdgI
July 21st, 2009 at 12:24 AM
Kirsty MacColl – “There’s a guy works down the chip shop swears he’s Elvis”
“There’s a guy works down the chip shop swears he’s Elvis
Just like you swore to me that you’d be true
There’s a guy works down the chip shop swears he’s Elvis
But he’s a liar and I’m not sure about you”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6K8R8KqpCE
July 21st, 2009 at 2:55 AM
As a wishful thinking tune:
I fought the law and the law WON! (Don’t know who recorded it).
Sorry if this is a dupe… I’m just on page one.
July 21st, 2009 at 3:07 AM
Up with the sun,
Gone with the wind.
She always said I was lazy.
Leaving my home,
Leaving my friends.
Runnin’ when things make me crazy.
Women have come,
Women have gone.
Everyone’s trying to cage me.
…
Those are the memories that make me a wealthy soul.
– Travelin’ Man, by Detroit’s Own Rockin’ Robert Seger (we just love him here!)
July 21st, 2009 at 3:26 AM
Beautiful LOSER, again by Bob Seger (is it bad to bring Bob into this?)
Beautiful LOSER,
Where ya gonna fall
When you realize
You just don’t NEED IT ALL?
Beautiful LOSER,
Read it on the wall
And realize
You just don’t NEED IT ALL.
You can try and try,
But you CAN’T HAVE IT ALL!!!!!
(DISCLAIMER: Bob’s Beautiful Loser “won’t complain if he’s down on his knees. He’ll always ask, always say ‘please’”. Bob’s Beautiful Loser is far more honorable!)
July 21st, 2009 at 3:30 AM
Should be: He’ll always ask, he’ll ALWAYS say “please”…
Has Palin EVER asked OR said “Please”?
July 21st, 2009 at 4:31 AM
@Lainey lynnrockets now has her own crazy lyrics blog. It’s linked on the sidebar. He still comments here, tho.
July 21st, 2009 at 4:31 AM
Sorry, “his” (I’m pretty sure).
July 21st, 2009 at 5:16 AM
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July 21st, 2009 at 5:24 AM
“Your so vain! (you probably think this song is about you!)”
July 21st, 2009 at 7:43 AM
“Gypsies in the Palace” by Jimmy Buffet
July 21st, 2009 at 9:27 AM
That’ll be the day- Buddy Holly
Get a Job- Johnny & the Hurricanes
Big girls don’t cry- The 4 Seasons
Don’t fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult
Happy Together- The Turtles
July 21st, 2009 at 9:56 AM
Is that Cordova? It looks so familiar.
July 21st, 2009 at 9:58 AM
Oh, forgot one.
Gypsie..Tramps & Thieves- by Cher
Sorry if any of the titles are repeats.
July 21st, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Ivy & Meg -Two Mules For Sister Sarah
yea, I know it’s a movie title, just couldn’t resist.
July 21st, 2009 at 11:35 AM
OK .. so now we have music .. what do we serve with?
For all you innovative cooks:
How about…
Bridge Mix to Nowhere
Winky Dinks
Barracuda Bits
Pit Bull Bones
Chocalate chip Let them eat Cookies
Moose Balls in ummmmm?
???????????????
July 21st, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Gotcha Gravy
July 21st, 2009 at 1:23 PM
A song for the thick skinned er thin skinned politician ex-Gov. Palin by the
Rolling Stones “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”.
July 21st, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Mikal Says:
July 21st, 2009 at 11:35 AM
OK .. so now we have music .. what do we serve with?
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Rum. We need LOTS of RUM!
July 21st, 2009 at 1:31 PM
OK… I’ll play!
Runaway Rum!
Songs:
She’s My Little Runaway – Artist unknown – Kind of current for the over 40 crowd.
Run, Run, Runaway – A ’50’s tune, again, Artist unknown – Valens?
July 21st, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Yeah, LynnRockets is a boy… We PM’d about an obscure band we both love (J. Geils).
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:38 AM
Elvis Costello – (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
July 22nd, 2009 at 5:56 AM
Can’t believe nobody has included The Boss! Here is what Springsteen has to say about “The Disasta from Alaska.”
Born to Run
Brilliant Disguise
Downbound Train
My Lucky Day
The E St. (Wasilla Main Street) Shuffle
Wreck on the (Alaska) Highway
You’ll Be Coming Down
Your Own Worst Enemy
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) – Motley Crue
Cry Baby Cry – Beatles
Naughty Naughty – Peter Cetera
How Can I Miss You (When You Won’t Go Away) – Dan Hicks
@samper – I think those are both the same song, “Runaway” by Del Shannon
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:11 PM
As breakup songs seem to be a theme, then the ultimate bitter breakup song: No Children – The Mountain Goats. Probes the depths of the ill wishes for her.