Choose Your Own Adventure - The October 2024 Spin Challenge

[Rip_City]

15-Oct

Julie Byrne - Not Even Happiness (signed)



Solo singer/songwriter woman. One of my favorite live performances from last year.


Point total: 1.5

 

[duke86fan]

There’s a word missing. I’m gonna fill it in with @duke86fan

Why'd ya at me for

 

[Nee Lewman]

Why'd ya at me for

You win if @Turbo plays nickelback.

 

[ranbalam]

9-Oct - Expert: Play an album by someone who was murdered or had an attempt on their life.



Points - 30

 

[LeSamourai]

14-Oct On this day in 2018, Steppenwolf play their final show, a concert in Baxter Springs, Kansas. It was not announced that this was their last performance until November 22nd, 2019, when band leader John Kay made it official. Besides Kay, none of the musicians who appeared that day were members of the group's hit-making line-up.

Expert: Play an album by a band who picked their name from a novel/poem.

Dawn Treader - Bloom & Decay

The metal thread recommended this album of atmospheric post black metal, and I've listened to it every day since I downloaded it. I'm assuming they got their name from the boat in the third Narnia novel.

 

[ranbalam]

10-Oct Medium: Play a song/album about an historical event

Elvis Costello - Let Him Dangle

As I've mentioned before, my wife confessed that she doesn't like Elvis' voice, so she certainly can't deal with an album. I knew this was the second track, I was able to squeeze it in.

(and now Deep Dark Truthful Mirror is playing, and it's way too beautiful to lift the needle.)


Points - 31

 

[Turbo]

Well they don’t play one but they may have one crammed somewhere… if you know what I’m saying.

Tooting it, if you will.

 

[Wicked Dreamer]

Day 14: Expert (Novel Name)

Jim Morrison (Music by The Doors) - “Roadhouse Blues”



The Doors got their name from the book The Doors of Perception. Jim Morrison himself was also a poet & a piece of his poetry appears on the b-side of this 45.

Point total: 33

 

[Wicked Dreamer]

Day 15: Expert (Free Palestine!)

Rage Against the Machine - Evil Empire



They were one of 600 musical acts who signed an open letter calling for a boycott against Israel in support of Palestine.

Point total: 36.5

 

[avecigrec]

10. Expert: Play a novelty album that charted.

Sesame Street – Sesame Street Fever


A surprise hit, the album peaked at #75 on the Pop Charts and was certified gold.

Points: 52.5

 

[avecigrec]

11. Expert: Play an album by an artist in the song-writers hall of fame who has written a top 10 hit for themselves and for another artist/band.

Willie Nelson – Live At The Texas Opry House 1974


Points: 60.5

 

[Yer Ol' Uncle D]

16-Oct On this date in 2017, Ed Sheeran breaks his wrist and elbow in a biking accident, forcing him to cancel dates on his tour of Asia. He calls his time off "the most depressing six weeks of my life." Expert: Play an album by a musician who had to cancel/postpone a tour because they injured themselves (not sick, but injured).

In 1981. Martin Chambers cut his hand leading to the cancellation of Pretenders dates in the US and Canada.



Pretenders - II



MTD Tally - 108

 

[imtheocean]

16-Oct On this date in 2017, Ed Sheeran breaks his wrist and elbow in a biking accident, forcing him to cancel dates on his tour of Asia. He calls his time off "the most depressing six weeks of my life." Expert: Play an album by a musician who had to cancel/postpone a tour because they injured themselves (not sick, but injured).

The Beastie Boys / Rage Against the Machine "Rhyme & Reason" tour was cancelled in 2000 after Mike D suffered injuries after hitting a pothole riding his bike. Which I would imagine would have also been an option in this (fictional) adventure:



Total Points:



Beastie Boys ~ Ill Communication

 

[Turbo]

16- Expert: Play an album by a musician who had to cancel/postpone a tour because they injured themselves (not sick, but injured).

Rush "2112" (1976 Mercury; 2015 DMM reissue QRP pressing)
On Friday June 1st, 1979, Rush had to postpone a show in Zurich because Alex Lifeson crushed a finger between the wall and a bed during a wild night with his wife. SCORE = 2112 Canadian points

 

[ranbalam]

11-Oct Expert: Play an album by an artist in the song-writers hall of fame who has written a top 10 hit for themselves and for another artist/band.

Prince - Originals






Points - 34

 

[ranbalam]

12-Oct Easy: Play an album that features a double bass

Tons of albums for me to choose from on the Easy prompt, so I chose one I have only spun a couple times. And it only has a couple songs with upright on it, but I stand by my choice, negative points and all!



Points - 32.5

 

[Wicked Dreamer]

Day 16: Expert (Injury)

Paula Abdul Apologizes For Cancelling Canadian Tour Dates Due to Injuries Requiring ‘Minor Procedure’

Paula Abdul has cancelled her month-long 2024 fall Canadian tour due to an unspecified injuries requiring a 'minor procedure.'

www.billboard.com

Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl



Point total: 40.5

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

11-Oct Expert: Play an album by an artist in the song-writers hall of fame who has written a top 10 hit for themselves and for another artist/band.

Prince - Originals
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Points - 34

Great minds…

Day 11: Expert: Play an album by an artist in the song-writers hall of fame who has written a top 10 hit for themselves and for another artist/band.
Total Points: 60.5

Prince - Originals
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Prince was inducted into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame only this year. Obviously he wrote hits for several other artists, The Bengals, Sinéad, Chaka Kahn, Sheila E, etc… many were collected here.

 

[Turbo]

Great minds…

 

[LeSamourai]

15-Oct On this date in 2006, Patti Smith closes down the celebrated Manhattan music club CBGB, playing the last show at the venue. The club closes after an extended dispute between club owner Hilly Kristal and the Bowery Residents Committee. Rock fans try to preserve the building as a historical landmark, but those efforts fail and a men's clothing store moves in.

Hard: Play a musician/band who played at CBGB.

Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues