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Band Name Origins:

The earliest record of the phrase is from the liner notes of the Tubes' 1976 album "Young and Rich". If "the Hip" were not aware of this album I would be very surprised. Submitted by: David Bruce
You're both half-right. Mike Nesmith's Video (Elephant Parts) is something like today's Saturday Night Live or Kids in the Hall shows. One of the sketches involved T"he Foundation for the Tragically Hip": Poor, afflicted people in need of jacuzzis, Lamborghinis, and cocaine. Submitted by: Erik

Better Names for Current Songs:

Original Song Name	New Song Name	Submitter Name
"The Sky Is Falling"	"New Orleans Is Sinking"	Enzo
"7 Inch Wall"	"700 ft. Ceiling"	aldrAea

Remove a Letter From a Song Title:

"New Orleans Is Inking" originally "New Orleans Is Sinking"

Adrienne Ramseur

"Tree Pistols" originally "Three Pistols"

Peter

"The Lonely End Of The Ink" originally "The Lonely End Of The Rink"

Peter

Add a Letter To a Song Title:

"The Lonely End of the Drink" originally "The Lonely End of the Rink"

Rob

"Locked In The Trunk Of A Czar" originally "Locked In The Trunk Of A Car"

Peter

"Clocked In The Trunk Of A Car" originally "Locked In The Trunk Of A Car"

Peter

"Blocked In The Trunk Of A Car" originally "Locked In The Trunk Of A Car"

Peter

"New Orleans Is Stinking" originally "New Orleans Is Sinking"

Terror Reid

There are additional song titles with a letter added available.

Change a Letter In a Song Title:

"The Lonely End Of The Link" originally "The Lonely End Of The Rink"

Joe

Song Parodies:

Original Song Name	Parody Song Name	Parody Author
"Ahead By A Century"	"Ahead With The Registry( The Bridal Song)"	Malcolm Higgins
"Courage (My Word)"	"Marriage (My Word)..the Gay Nuptuals Song"	Malcolm Higgins
"Boots Or Hearts"	"Newt's A Start (political)"	Malcolm Higgins
"Courage.. My Word"	"Slurring.. My Words"	Malcolm Higgins
"Ahead By A Century"	"In Bed With A Centipede"	Malcolm Higgins
"It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken"	"It's A Good Life If You Don't CS"	Seizurebleak

Untapped Commercial Ideas:

Song Name	Product	Submittor
Ahead By A Century	Apple Computer	Matt
Ahead By A Century	Microsoft, Sony	andie
The Last Of The Unplucked Gems	DeBeers	andie
Yawning Or Snarling	Non-Habit Forming Sleep-Aids	andie

Bad Choices for On Hold Music:

Song Name	Company/Organization	Submittor
Wheat Kings	Saskatchewan/Manitoba Tourist Agency	Anonymous Bob
New Orleans Is Sinking	New Orleans Tourist Board.	ACY
Ahead By A Century	Timex	ACY

Duets Not Yet Performed:

First Band/Song Name	Second Band/Song Name	New Song Name	Submittor
Veronica Elvis Costello	Lake Fever Tragically Hip	Veronica Lake Fever	Julia Cox
Blowin' Me Up JC Chasez	Blow At High Dough The Tragically Hip	Blowin' Me Up At High Dough	Dantana
My Heart Will Go On Celine Dion	Locked In The Trunk Of A Car The Tragically Hip	My Heart Will Go In The Trunk Of A Car	Drake Azuma
Dancing On The Ceiling Lionel Richie	700 ft. Ceiling The Tragically Hip	Dancing On The 700 ft. Ceiling Anyone afraid of heights?	Kixxy 6
There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available.

Misheard Lyrics:

"Ahead By A Century" Misheard Lyrics: You are a headless sentry. Original Lyrics: You are ahead by a century.	"Fifty Mission Cap" Misheard Lyrics: Fifth edition cap Original Lyrics: Fifty Mission Cap
"100th Meridian" Misheard Lyrics: I'm an angry Canadian Original Lyrics: At the hundreth Meridian	"Fifty Mission Cap" Misheard Lyrics: Nifty Fishing Cap Original Lyrics: Fifty Mission Cap
There are additional misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Story:

"Fifty Mission Cap"

Misheard Lyrics:

Nifty Fishing Cap

Original Lyrics:

Fifty Mission Cap

Story about this misheard lyric by: Heidi Overhill

The DJ on the radio (107 Toronto) announced the song as "Nifty Fishing Cap". I think this DJ must have a Learning Disability known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder.

Nonsensical Lyrics:

"Music At Work"

The Nonsensical Lyrics:

In a sinkful of Ganges I'd remain

Why They're Nonsensical:

So you have a small bit of water from a river, and decide to stay there? In a sink. Do you fit?

Submitted by: dave miller- manny

Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:

"Looking For a Place to Happen" The Lyrics: Jacques Cartier, right this way I'll put your coat on the bed Hey man you've got a real bum's eye for clothes Who They Mention: designer Jacques Cartier Submitted by: Tania WYEP	"Fifty Mission Cup" The Lyrics: Bill Barilko disappeared that summer, he was on a fishing trip The last goal he ever scored won the Leafs the cup Who They Mention: Toronto Maple Leafs player Bill Barilko who was killed in a small plane crash Submitted by: Tania WYEP
There are additional celebrity lyrics available.

Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:

"Wheat Kings" The Lyrics: In his Zippo lighter, he sees the killer's face Maybe it's someone standing in a killer's space Product Brand Name: Zippo Lighters Submitted by: Tania WYEP	"Something On" The Lyrics: "And one of em's interconnecting With my Chevrolet Caprice." Product Brand Name: Chevrolet Caprice, a large 4-door car. Submitted by: S.G. Hodges
There are additional product lyrics available.

Song Title Space Change:

"New Orleans Is Sin King" originally "New Orleans Is Sinking"

Submitted by: Penelope Beckinsale

Bad Grammar in Song Lyrics:

"Three Pistols"

The Lyrics:

Three pistols came and three people went, on their way

Why:

It should be "Three pistols came and three persons went, on their way". The plural of "person" is "persons" when there is a preceding number.

Submitted by: H.R.C

Band Name Anagrams:

Thy Garlic Pail Submitted by: Deirdre Collins

A Playgirl Itch Submitted by: Regina Haniger

Songs That Are Banned:

"New Orleans is Sinking"

Banned from countless radio stations after Katrina. Strange when you consider that the song was recorded a good 16 years before the notorious hurricane. The song was about how N.O. is built below sea level, and was a timely warning about the inevitable. Shoot the freakin' messenger...

Submitted by: royal pfizbin