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Interactive Bruce Springsteen "The Boss" Song Title Game
This weeks interactive song title game revolves around living legend, Bruce Springsteen.
May 4th, 2008:
"When I first got the letter I was to be inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame I was a little suspicious. New Jersey Hall of Fame? Does New York have a hall of fame? Does Connecticut have a hall of fame? I mean, maybe they don't think they need one. But then I ran through the list of names: Albert Einstein, Bruce Springsteen... my mother's going to like that. She's here tonight. It's her birthday and it's the only time she's going to hear those two names mentioned in the same sentence, so I'm going to enjoy it."
Rules of the game: take the last letter used in the song title posted before you to come up with the next song title, do not post consecutively (someone must post a song in between your post, if there are no more songs left for one letter (often an E) then go on to the next letter. Feel free to post favorite lyrics or associated links.
Have fun, be fast, play fair, enjoy!
We start this week's game with "Because the Night" - it is a T
15 May 2008 at 2:36 p.m.
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stuckinthemiddle (Anonymous) says…
“Thunder Road”
15 May 2008 at 2:37 p.m.
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jystevens (Joyce Stevens) says…
Thunder Road
'd'
15 May 2008 at 2:39 p.m.
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jystevens (Joyce Stevens) says…
oh oops - sorry
Downbound Train
'n'
15 May 2008 at 2:41 p.m.
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stuckinthemiddle (Anonymous) says…
“Nebraska”
15 May 2008 at 2:56 p.m.
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Take_a_letter_Maria (Anonymous) says…
“All The Way Home”
“e”
15 May 2008 at 3:02 p.m.
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jystevens (Joyce Stevens) says…
I can't find one that starts with 'e' so can i go to 'f' for Fire
and here's the sexiest youtube video of him singing it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5PoIrcyd…
15 May 2008 at 3:03 p.m.
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jystevens (Joyce Stevens) says…
but darn that puts us back at 'e'
15 May 2008 at 3:18 p.m.
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Take_a_letter_Maria (Anonymous) says…
Empty Sky
15 May 2008 at 3:21 p.m.
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road_Runner (Anonymous) says…
“Take_a_letter_Maria (Anonymous) says…
Empty Sky”
Just beat me too it! Hmm….
Youngstown
'n'
15 May 2008 at 3:24 p.m.
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michelleg (Anonymous) says…
Y - “Your Own Worst Enemy”
oops, that leaves us at Y again…
15 May 2008 at 3:25 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
You Can Look (But You Can Not Touch)
K
15 May 2008 at 3:26 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
I think “Empty Sky” is the only E so do go on to F as needed.
15 May 2008 at 3:28 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
youngstown, my apologies - you beat both michelieg and me to the draw - we are at an N
and You Can Look and Your Own Worst Enemy are still in play.
N
15 May 2008 at 3:36 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
No Surrender
We are at an R
15 May 2008 at 3:40 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
All The Way Home
Downbound Train
Empty Sky
Fire (Yeah, Joyce, I counted it!)
Nebraska
No Surrender
Thunder Road
15 May 2008 at 4:02 p.m.
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jystevens (Joyce Stevens) says…
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
15 May 2008 at 4:05 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
A Good Man Is Hard to Find
We are at a D
15 May 2008 at 4:07 p.m.
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jystevens (Joyce Stevens) says…
But you could try looking in:
Darlington County
'y'
15 May 2008 at 4:19 p.m.
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schula (Anonymous) says…
You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)
15 May 2008 at 4:20 p.m.
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schula (Anonymous) says…
Dang! Didn't see it had already been used.
You're Missing
G
15 May 2008 at 5:17 p.m.
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d_prowess (Anonymous) says…
Glory Days
15 May 2008 at 5:34 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Secret Garden
We are at an N
15 May 2008 at 6:01 p.m.
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simplykristib (Anonymous) says…
Night
The letter T
15 May 2008 at 6:52 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
From Small Things (Big Things Some Day Will Come)
Played off of an F - sure you're sorry, jrudyhawk! :)
We are at an S
15 May 2008 at 6:57 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
A Good Man Is Hard to Find
All The Way Home
Darlington County
Downbound Train
Empty Sky
Fire (Yeah, Joyce, I counted it!)
From Small Things (Big Things Some Day Will Come)
Nebraska
Night
No Surrender
Tunnel of Love
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
Secret Garden
Thunder Road
You're Missing
We are at an S….
15 May 2008 at 7:25 p.m.
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camper (Anonymous) says…
Spirit in the Night
Much thanks Ronda. When I could not think of a title right away I though “Help me Ronda”, but that is the Beach Boys.
Bruce Springsteen was a good choice. Women love him, men want to be like him. A man on top of his game.
15 May 2008 at 7:29 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
The Big Payback
We are at a K
thanks, camper. I have had good ole Bruce on my mind for some time now waiting to pull his wonderful songs out. What an amazing human he is. You are right that women love him and men want to be like him. I hope we have him for a long, long time. Anybody seen him in concert, please share your experience.
15 May 2008 at 7:32 p.m.
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camper (Anonymous) says…
Bruce was and is one of the best songwriters and performers in recent memory. Some of the themes are so universal you can't help but me moved by some of them. I think almost anyone can relate to the song Bobbi Jean.
15 May 2008 at 7:59 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
I agree, camper that song's lyrics are in particular haunting, beautiful, and easy to relate to. Most of us have probably had an experience similar to this with a first love or true friend. Thanks for bringing it to mind!
15 May 2008 at 8:13 p.m.
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theyards (Bradford Hoopes) says…
Kitty's Back
K again
15 May 2008 at 8:27 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Living On the Edge of the World.
I think the K's are used also, so I went on to an L.
Not only Kitty's Back but so is theyards! Good piano classes this evening? :)
15 May 2008 at 8:44 p.m.
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camper (Anonymous) says…
Great point RM. I think the song is haunting, but in a heart-breaking sort of way. The narrator (Springsteen now successful beyond all means) obviously wants to re-connect with a girlfriend from more innocent times, only to find her mom to say Bobby went away. Further lamenting, Springsteen sings, “There was nothing I could do or say, to try to make you change your mind to stay”. Even shouting, ” I wished I could have talke to ya, just to say good bye”. But in the end could only say to himself in closing, “Good Luck, Goodbye, Bobby Jean”.
Of course, the chord structure, vocal delivery and melody make the sentiment even more real…to my ears.
I can only listen to this song maybe once every five years or so cause I don't want to overdue it. But I every time I hear it it brings back good feelings.
15 May 2008 at 8:52 p.m.
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camper (Anonymous) says…
Somehow, I can visualize the narrator knocking on the front door. Maybe even understand what it sounded like to hear the screen door close, and realize that a dear friend has moved on (just like most everyone else). Well I better quit here. Don't want to sabotage the thread. Sincerely.
15 May 2008 at 9:12 p.m.
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camper (Anonymous) says…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWibbTCGa…
15 May 2008 at 9:33 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
camper, I thank you for taking the time to send that link our way. I just finished watching it and could watch it all over again. Does anyone else sing, perform, play from gut emotion the way this man does! Wow! Knocks my sock off if I were wearing any. :) Would anyone seriously not immediately run to the door for this man, or find your way back to him?
Wonderful, wonderful instuments.
15 May 2008 at 10:18 p.m.
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Crossfire (Anonymous) says…
dry lightning
15 May 2008 at 10:22 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Girls In Their Summer Clothes
An S
15 May 2008 at 10:43 p.m.
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Crossfire (Anonymous) says…
Sinaloa Cowboys
16 May 2008 at 7:02 a.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Shut OUt the Light
Haunting lyrics on this one as well.
We are at a T
16 May 2008 at 7:05 a.m.
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Crossfire (Anonymous) says…
The Ballad Of Tom Joad
16 May 2008 at 7:07 a.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
A Good Man Is Hard to Find
All The Way Home
Darlington County
Downbound Train
Dry Lightening
Empty Sky
Fire (Yeah, Joyce, I counted it!)
From Small Things (Big Things Some Day Will Come)
Girls in their Summer Clothes
Kitty's Back
Living On the Edge of the World
Nebraska
Night
No Surrender
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
Secret Garden
Sinaloa Cowboys
Spirit in the Night
Shut Out the Light
The Big Paycheck
Thunder Road
Tunnel of Love
You're Missing
16 May 2008 at 9:13 a.m.
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theyards (Bradford Hoopes) says…
*buzzer sounds*
Um, I think we were at a D from 'Tom Joad'
Darkness on the Edge of Town
N
16 May 2008 at 9:26 a.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Nothing Man
we are still at an N
thanks, yards for keeping your finger on the buzzer! :)
16 May 2008 at 9:57 a.m.
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d_prowess (Anonymous) says…
New York City Serenade.
We are at E
16 May 2008 at 10:04 a.m.
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theyards (Bradford Hoopes) says…
(the) E Street Shuffle
stil an E
16 May 2008 at 10:55 a.m.
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schula (Anonymous) says…
I had the pleasure to see the Boss in concert in 2000 at Kemper Arena. I had seats on the floor and it was a most awesome show. My most favorite song in Thunder Road and when he sang that I almost swooned!
16 May 2008 at 11:13 a.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Further On (Up the Road)
At an R
schula, thanks for sharing that memory with us - what a fun time! Thunder Road is awesome.
16 May 2008 at 11:14 a.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
What am I saying - I mean an N
16 May 2008 at 11:25 a.m.
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schula (Anonymous) says…
None But The Brave
dreaded E again
16 May 2008 at 11:53 a.m.
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scott3460 (Anonymous) says…
Empty Sky
Y
16 May 2008 at 12:10 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
For You
scott, Empty Sky was used. I don't believe there are other E's so that is why I went on to an F. :)
We are now at a U
16 May 2008 at 12:14 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
A Good Man Is Hard to Find
All The Way Home
Darkness On the Edge of Town
Darlington County
Downbound Train
Dry Lightening
(the) E Street Shuffle
Empty Sky
Fire (Yeah, Joyce, I counted it!)
For You
From Small Things (Big Things Some Day Will Come)
Further On (Up the Road)
Girls in their Summer Clothes
Kitty's Back
Living On the Edge of the World
Nebraska
New York City Serenade
Night
No Surrender
None But the Brave
Nothing Man
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
Secret Garden
Sinaloa Cowboys
Spirit in the Night
Shut Out the Light
The Big Paycheck
Thunder Road
Tunnel of Love
You're Missing
16 May 2008 at 1:20 p.m.
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d_prowess (Anonymous) says…
Used Cars
Back to S
16 May 2008 at 1:29 p.m.
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schula (Anonymous) says…
Sherry Darling
G
16 May 2008 at 1:36 p.m.
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theyards (Bradford Hoopes) says…
Good Golly Miss Molly
Y
OK. my first 2 concerts ever…the Spectrum in Philadelphia, The River tour…my uncle was the physical therapist for Max Weinberg, drummer for the E Street band, so we got backstage passes, and got to hang out with the band backstage. The Boss stayed in his private room, but put on the most amazing 3 and a half hour shows I've ever seen, with about a million encores! Good Gooly Miss Molly, along with its partner Devil with the Blue Dress were among the showstoppers!
16 May 2008 at 1:41 p.m.
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d_prowess (Anonymous) says…
Youngstown
Step on up letter “N”!
16 May 2008 at 1:56 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Open All Night
We are at a T
I believe all of the N's are used now as well as E
16 May 2008 at 1:57 p.m.
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schula (Anonymous) says…
Could not find another N song, moving onto O
Open All Night
T
16 May 2008 at 1:58 p.m.
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Take_a_letter_Maria (Anonymous) says…
theyards - Good Golly Miss Molly is Little Richard
16 May 2008 at 2:01 p.m.
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Take_a_letter_Maria (Anonymous) says…
The Ties That Bind
back to “d”
16 May 2008 at 2:03 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
You are so right, takealetter - I do not find it on my list, but theyards may know something we do not. He is extremely knowledgeable. The rules are that they wrote it, sang it on CD or recording of some type, or sang it in concert.
yards, the buzzer has been buzzed, so please give us your response.
16 May 2008 at 2:04 p.m.
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d_prowess (Anonymous) says…
Drive All Night
Back to T.
16 May 2008 at 2:05 p.m.
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theyards (Bradford Hoopes) says…
They play it live all the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I saw it with me own eyes.
By the way, there are several more 'E' songs, and at least one more 'K'!!!
16 May 2008 at 2:06 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Dead Man Walkin'
We are at an N - likely an O
16 May 2008 at 2:20 p.m.
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schula (Anonymous) says…
One Step Up
P
16 May 2008 at 2:21 p.m.
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theyards (Bradford Hoopes) says…
Here's more info on Good Golly Miss Molly:
it was part of the 'Detroit Medley' which included Devil with the Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly/Jenny Take a Rice/C.C. Rider. It was a staple of the bands' shows in the 70's and 80's and finally made a recorded appearance on the 1980 album, No Nukes. Hope this helps!
16 May 2008 at 2:24 p.m.
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theyards (Bradford Hoopes) says…
Prove it All Night
T
16 May 2008 at 2:33 p.m.
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schula (Anonymous) says…
Two Hearts
S
16 May 2008 at 2:38 p.m.
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theyards (Bradford Hoopes) says…
Shenandoah
H
16 May 2008 at 2:40 p.m.
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Take_a_letter_Maria (Anonymous) says…
theyards - I trust you on that, I've just never heard him perform that song or medley. Of course I only go back to the Born in the USA tour (though that was early 80's) and it doesn't show up on any set sheets for the last 8 years.
16 May 2008 at 2:45 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
I knew theyards would come through with back up proof. Good going! More E songs??? Your souces are so much better than mine! :(
16 May 2008 at 2:46 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Held Up Without A Gun
An N or an O
16 May 2008 at 2:52 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
A Good Man Is Hard to Find
All The Way Home
Darkness On the Edge of Town
Darlington County
Dead Man Walkin
Downbound Train
Drive All Night
Dry Lightening
(the) E Street Shuffle
Empty Sky
Fire (Yeah, Joyce, I counted it!)
For You
From Small Things (Big Things Some Day Will Come)
Further On (Up the Road)
Girls in their Summer Clothes
Good Golly Miss Molly
Held Up Without A Gun
Kitty's Back
Living On the Edge of the World
Nebraska
New York City Serenade
Night
No Surrender
None But the Brave
Nothing Man
One Step Up
Prove It All Night
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
Secret Garden
Sherry Darling
Shenandoah
Shut Out the Light
Sinaloa Cowboys
Spirit in the Night
The Big Paycheck
The TIes That BInd
Thunder Road
Tunnel of Love
Two Hearts
Used Cars
Youngstown
You're Missing
16 May 2008 at 2:55 p.m.
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theyards (Bradford Hoopes) says…
O Mary Don't You Weep
P
16 May 2008 at 2:58 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Paradise by the 'C'
C it is
16 May 2008 at 2:59 p.m.
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schula (Anonymous) says…
Pink Cadillac
C
16 May 2008 at 3:01 p.m.
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schula (Anonymous) says…
I was too slow! Here is one with a C:
Cover Me
E
16 May 2008 at 3:02 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
I will defer to yards since he knows some E's that I do not.
Pink Cadillac is stil in play
16 May 2008 at 3:07 p.m.
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theyards (Bradford Hoopes) says…
Erie Canal
L
16 May 2008 at 3:08 p.m.
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Take_a_letter_Maria (Anonymous) says…
Good call yards. I didn't even think about him performing at No Nukes.
16 May 2008 at 3:09 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Leah
We are at an H And I have an E song just waiting since yards beat me once againl
16 May 2008 at 3:10 p.m.
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Take_a_letter_Maria (Anonymous) says…
Human Touch
16 May 2008 at 3:11 p.m.
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Take_a_letter_Maria (Anonymous) says…
I've got an E also, but it ends in an E
16 May 2008 at 3:12 p.m.
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theyards (Bradford Hoopes) says…
Hungry Heart
T
16 May 2008 at 3:13 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Hungry Heart
At a T
good take_a_letter, then I can play mine even if you beat me!
16 May 2008 at 3:13 p.m.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
grrrrrrrrrrrr
16 May 2008 at 3:15 p.m.
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theyards (Bradford Hoopes) says…
*snicker*
16 May 2008 at 3:16 p.m.
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schula (Anonymous) says…
I have to leave work now — I am graduating from Washburn tomorrow morning. Will try to check in with the game over the weekend.
16 May 2008 at 3:17 p.m.
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