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More lyrics and a few clues:

It isn't you, isn't me
Search for things, that you can't see
Going blind out of reach
Somewhere in the ........


Before this American Rock Band ( 3 words make up their name ) formed in 1989, they were called Mighty Joe Young.
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It's Vasoline ( Stone Temple Pilots )

Try this one:

I love the way you walk
I love the way you walk
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Re: Name that tune

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It's not Suzy Q, since that would be:

I love the way you walk
I love the way you talk 8-[
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You are correct Peter, it isn’t Suzy Q.

The writer and singer of the song ( released in 1956 ) was known to occasionally change the lyrics slightly, so that sometimes he would sing:

I love the way you walk
I’m crazy ‘bout your walk

When I first heard this song ( think I was about ten or eleven ) I was hooked.💘
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It was Dimples - the original version was of course by John Lee Hooker - thought that my " hooked " clue might have helped.

Despite my initial optimism, I think PaulG was probably correct when he said, " I think this thread has died. " Or more like, has been given the last rites. :fsbgrin: :fswink:

I'll pass on putting up another and leave it to someone else to give this thread the kiss of life. :fsbgrin: :fswink:
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I think the reason this thread struggles is finding the balance between "that's way too obvious" and "I've never even heard of the band, let alone the song or the lyrics". I would suggest that if it wasn't a "hit" (and even that brings its issues as it depends which country it was/was not a "hit" in) it should be avoided. I heard this on the radio a few days ago and thought "that would be a good line, someone will get that":

We don't have the time for psychological romance
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Do your dance, do your dance, do your dance quick, mama!

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I think Plummy's dead on - even after hearing the answers, I didn't recognize 3 of the last 4 songs. I knew "Smoke on the Water", but didn't recognize the lyrics quickly. I still check the thread every few days... :)
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..and the crimson cod-piece passes to you Draggon (not sure if that will mean anything or just get odd looks) ;-)
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Just odd looks from me.... :D

I even Googled it and was less than satisfied with the results....

And on that note, next up:

I'm reaching for you, are you feeling it too
Does the feeling seem oh so right
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First clue: 80's Australian Pop/Soft Rock Duo
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Could it be something tragic like Air Supply?
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Yes - All Out Of Love.

Their most tragic song of many I think.
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plummy wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2019 2:31 pm Yes - All Out Of Love.

Their most tragic song of many I think.
:lol: I sort of remember them - was like looking at 4 or 5 Leo Sayers on one stage!!
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paulgould wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2019 3:35 pm
plummy wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2019 2:31 pm Yes - All Out Of Love.

Their most tragic song of many I think.
:lol: I sort of remember them - was like looking at 4 or 5 Leo Sayers on one stage!!
Though I must confess I do like the song "Making Love out of Nothing At All" - though I think that was a Jim Steinman composition
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Let's go without clues to start with...

See mi in a 'alter back
Sey mi gi' you heart attack
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plummy wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2019 2:31 pm Yes - All Out Of Love.

Their most tragic song of many I think.
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paulgould wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:08 pmCould it be something tragic like Air Supply?
Guilty pleasure is too nice a term... :lol:

Their songs were everywhere and, unfortunately, burned into my brain as a result.
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Re: Name that tune

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Dave, is that Althea and Donna?
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It is! Not sure if it was a hit outside the UK but it was a huge one hit wonder here if I remember. All yours
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Re: Name that tune

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Wolfmiester wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:46 pm Dave, is that Althea and Donna?
Up town top rankin'
plummy wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:54 am It is! Not sure if it was a hit outside the UK but it was a huge one hit wonder here if I remember. All yours
Just my "outside the UK" response, but looking at Wolfie's post, I do not know which is the title and which is the singer. :shock:

Also, jumping in late to the discussion about continuing this thread, the problem I see is not that the song maybe obscure (no one has actually used the word about some of my selections; thanks for being polite) but that when a song is not identified in a timely manner, the thread just sits there for weeks. It works better when the original poster comes back in a few days and provides more clues, and then identifies the song and tries another.
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Peter_S wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2019 4:04 pm Just my "outside the UK" response, but looking at Wolfie's post, I do not know which is the title and which is the singer. :shock:
:lol: :lol: yep, one off hit in the UK I think.

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Ahh - that's doing my head in, I'm SURE I know this...
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Re: Name that tune

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I could "Help You Plummy (get Rhonda out of your head)".

But, this one is Fun Fun Fun ('till her daddy takes the T-Bird away).

Both by The Beachboys.

BTW, I was thinking that, considering my knowledge base, I prefer to play "name that oldie". #-o
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Nice one Peter, next oldie please :-)
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I was going to post an easier (maybe?) line from this song, but then decided to use this line first. Hopefully, not too big a mistake. [-o<

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