Three Same-Word Song Titles (Part One)

Hi, Hi Hi – Stop, Stop, Stop – Cry, Cry, Cry – Run, Run Run – Fun, Fun, Fun – Well, Well, Well – Why, Why, Why

How many songs can you think of that have the same word, repeated three times, for the song title? In this series of posts, I’m going to try to come up with a few. Wish me luck. I’ll check in with some of the big rock bands and solo artists to see what I can find.

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My Favorite Albums – Leftoverture – Kansas

Once I rose above the noise and confusion, Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion, I was soaring ever higher, But I flew too high

Leftoverture is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Kansas, released on October 1976. It is widely regarded as their breakthrough album and remains one of their most successful and iconic works. The album features a fusion of progressive rock, art rock, and hard rock elements, showcasing the band’s instrumental virtuosity and intricate compositions.

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Album Art – Peter Lloyd

This is where I’ll be talking about the Album Art that I like. That is one of the benefits of 12″ vinyl albums, the cool packaging that surrounded the record. Here I’ll research the creations that we all loved as children, teenagers, and adults. I’ll try to find as much information on the artists as I can.

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George Tickner Dies

The mist is slowly lifting, The sound of life misplaced your mind, You’re sitting, spellbound through out time, I hope that you remember what you find, Singin’ more of a lifetime

George Tickner was actually a founding member of Journey but left the band early in their career before they achieved mainstream success. He was born on September 8, 1946, in Syracuse, New York. He played rhythm guitar and was part of the original lineup of the band.

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Concert Review: The Eels: Lockdown Hurricane 2023 Tour

Life is hard, And so am I
You’d better give me something, So I don’t die

The Eels is an American rock band known for their distinctive sound and introspective lyrics. The band was formed in 1995 by singer-songwriter Mark Oliver Everett, commonly known as E, who is the only constant member throughout the group’s history.

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Alan Arkin Dies

Throughout his career, Arkin demonstrated his ability to excel in both comedic and dramatic roles.

Alan Arkin is an American actor, director, and musician, known for his versatility and exceptional performances across various mediums. He was born on March 26, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, to David and Beatrice Arkin.

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Songs about Extraterrestrials (Part One)

There are lots of songs about lots of subjects, but I thought I’d try to come up with some related to little green men and spaceships traveling to and from other planets. They used to be referred to as UFOs, not UAPs, but whatever you call them they are fun to talk/sing about.

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Radio Favorites – Hold On

Look in the mirror and tell me just what you see
What have the years of your life taught you to be

As a record collector, I went out and hunted down a lot of my favorites but obviously came nowhere near getting them all. These are some of the favorites that I didn’t own at the time.

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Radio Favorites – Hot Smoke & Sasafrass

In the mist of sassafras, many things will come to pass;
And the smoke shall rise again, to the place above where it began.

As a record collector, I went out and hunted down a lot of my favorites but obviously came nowhere near getting them all. These are some of the choices that I didn’t own at the time.

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Covers – The Letter

Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane
Ain’t got time to take a fast train

“The Letter” is a classic rock song originally recorded by the American band The Box Tops. It was released as a single in 1967 and became a major hit, reaching the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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