Gun To The Head: Rated R for Violence

By sammymaudlin on Feb 28, 2010

New feature that is likely the most horrible feature ever here in the halls. It's like Dugout Chatter but laser focused and violent. It's anathema to all that Rock Town Hall stands for. But the concept is simple. A question is posed. You answer it as quickly as possible with zero qualifications as if you had a... gun to the head. Debut category-

What's your favorite song?

I know, I know. Outlandish question. Typically when I'm asked to name my favorite song I reply "If you can name a favorite song then you haven't heard enough music." But that's not what I'd say if I had a... gun to the head. If that were the case I'd say-

Follow up:

Strawberry Fields Forever

This game isn't for the lighthearted. It's deadly serious and highly dangerous. If you've ever spent time in a back room with Russian Roulette players, you'll know what I'm talking about. This is a game for men with sacks the size of Portland Cement Quikcrete. So don't enter if you can't handle it. Don't come cryin' if you're forced to watch your buddy's brain exiting a hole in the side of his cranium.

The truest men (and I'm counting women with balls here) will answer with only the name of the song and the band if it is necessary for identification.

Sack up and tell us your favorite song!

Tags: gun to the head
Comment from: shawnkilroy [Member] Email
Cymbaline-Pink Floyd
02/24/10 @ 16:16
Comment from: Oats [Member]
Waterloo Sunset- The Kinks
02/24/10 @ 16:22
Comment from: cdm [Member] Email
Good Lovin - the Rascals (that was a piece of cake...)
02/24/10 @ 16:28
Comment from: diskojoe [Member] Email
Waterloo Sunset-The Kinks
02/24/10 @ 16:34
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member] Email
So this is "gun to the head" time, huh?

[editor's note: this is the point where the trigger was pulled
!]

That means I can give you my panicky answer *today*. Granted, this is one of my all-time faves, so if it was all I had, I wouldn't feel cheated -- but if you stuck a gun to my head a week from today I might give you a different answer. Anyhow, it's...

"Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody," by Sam & Dave.

HVB
02/24/10 @ 16:39
Comment from: hrrundivbakshi [Member] Email
And how is it that blubbering out a fave song while being threatened with sudden death means you have balls the size of halloween pumpkins?
02/24/10 @ 16:40
Comment from: sammymaudlin [Member]
No sorry hr. It's all or nothing in this game. But your premature demise will serve as a warning. Thanks for playing, Gun To The Head.
02/24/10 @ 16:48
Comment from: cdm [Member] Email
Geez HBV, would you like some syrup with that waffle?
02/24/10 @ 16:56
Comment from: misterioso [Member] Email
"One Of Us Must Know (Sooner Or Later)" by Bob Dylan. I regret nothing....
02/24/10 @ 17:05
Comment from: ramone666 [Member] Email · http://www.ramone666.blogspot.com/
Visions Of Johanna.
02/24/10 @ 17:17
Comment from: sammymaudlin [Member]
Nice. Seven hardcore, badass men (including myself of course) and only one casualty so far.
02/24/10 @ 17:24
Comment from: dr john [Member] Email
Lavender Diamond, "Open Your Heart"
02/24/10 @ 18:03
Comment from: 2000 Man [Member] Email
Jumpin' Jack Flash
02/24/10 @ 19:49
Comment from: BigSteve [Member] Email
Like a Rolling Stone
02/24/10 @ 19:53
Comment from: BigSteve [Member] Email
You really should have made clear whether you meant song or record. Mine works as both, but if the Grammys can make the distinction, you can too.
02/24/10 @ 19:56
Comment from: Sonny [Member] Email
I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
02/24/10 @ 20:16
Comment from: Mr. Moderator [Member]
"Satisfaction," by a band called The Rolling Stones.
02/24/10 @ 21:18
Comment from: chickenfrank [Member]
Day Tripper.

I feel [editor's note: this is the point where the trigger was pulled
!]violated. That was the first song that leapt to my mind, and now I feel like I've revealed how shallow I am. I don't work well under pressure, and I think I just pooped in my pants.
02/25/10 @ 09:07
Comment from: epluribusgergely [Member] Email
The Last Shot
Lou Reed

E. Pluribus
02/25/10 @ 09:58
Comment from: mockcarr [Member] Email
Help!

And it would be appropriate.
02/25/10 @ 10:10
Comment from: andyr [Member] Email
Please Please Me
02/25/10 @ 11:10
Comment from: alexmagic [Member] Email
Dear Prudence
02/25/10 @ 12:13
Comment from: shonuffnyesido [Member]
zig zag wanderer
02/25/10 @ 12:45
Comment from: sammymaudlin [Member]
Sorry chick. The bagman didn't want to hear about your feelings
02/25/10 @ 12:46
Comment from: general slocum [Member] Email
Waiting For the Man - V.U. 1969 version.
02/25/10 @ 13:15
Comment from: pepe lepew [Member] Email
Rosalita-Bruce Springsteen
02/25/10 @ 13:42
Comment from: mickavory [Member] Email
This is a tough one..

My [editor's note: this is the point where the trigger was pulled
!]

normal favorite song is Wings' 'Live And Let Die.' It is also my favorite Bond film as it was shot here in New Orleans.

But.. my daily or weekly favorite song often fluctuates based on what I'm listening to at the moment. I just bought the new box set of The Birds, The Bees And The Monkees mono / stereo / outtakes. So... my current favorite song would probably be 'Tapioca Tundra.'

I know.. I'm cheezy..
02/25/10 @ 16:09
Comment from: sammymaudlin [Member]
They would've shot sooner mick but they thought there might be a song title "This is a tough one" Soon as they realized though, kablamo.
02/25/10 @ 16:27
Comment from: mwall [Member] Email
September Gurls
02/25/10 @ 17:26
Comment from: latelydavidband [Member] Email · http://msbluestrailblog.blogspot.com/
"Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys

TB
02/26/10 @ 09:07
Comment from: noonetwisting [Member] Email
Baby Blue - Badfinger
02/26/10 @ 16:02
Comment from: dbuskirk [Member] Email
Duke Ellington - Passion Flower
02/26/10 @ 20:09
Comment from: geo [Member] Email
Camper Van Beethoven - All Her Favorite Fruit
02/27/10 @ 12:41
Comment from: bostonhistorian [Member] Email
The Bedflowers - My Ex-Lover's Address
02/27/10 @ 13:47

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