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April 22

Beatles songs

What is the most played Beatles song?--208.102.189.190 (talk) 02:40, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

PRobably Yesterday, since it has been covered thousands of times. Adam Bishop (talk) 07:45, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, "Yesterday" is right - it's actually the second most played song of all time, never mind just the Beatles (in case you're wondering, first is "You've Lost That Loving Feeling"). Neıl ☎ 14:00, 23 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Care to give us a source on that, Neil? Personally I find it hard to believe. And what does "played" mean in this context? Played on the radio, played live, played in people's homes...? --Richardrj ^talk ^email 14:39, 23 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Broadcast Music Incorporated - [1]. Most played songs on radio and television in the 20th century. Actually, "Yesterday" was third, not second (my bad). Neıl ☎ 15:29, 23 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

OK, but what is that second place song ("Never My Love") doing there? I like to kid myself that I know a fair bit about music, but I've never even heard of it. --Richardrj ^talk ^email 15:40, 23 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Really? "You ask me if there'll come a time / when I'll grow tired of you" .... by The Association. I'm not sure how it got to be number 2 (unless you count "song played for first dance by the bride and groom"), but to me it's very recognizable. --LarryMac | Talk 16:09, 23 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

where to buy music "More than Wonderful"?

Does anyone know where to buy an online music sheet for SATB with piano accompaniment for "More than Wonderful", must be arranged by Phil Perkins and composed by Lanny Wolfe. Many thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 218.189.248.13 (talk) 03:17, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I answered this question on April 21st, but the original question, as well as my reply, seem to have dissapeared. I advised that a simple Google search will offer you several websites. Thomprod (talk) 23:24, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Billie Jean

This is a question I've been pondering. In the music video for "Billie Jean", Michael Jackson dances along this road (with lit-up blocks) halfway through the song, and happens upon a billboard of two women, one black and one white. I think I recognize the woman on the left as Diana Ross, but I don't know who the one on the right is. I think she's some actress but I'm not sure. Anyone who knows the music video care to tell me? It's really bugging me that I don't know. Mike H. Fierce! 10:53, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

If it helps it says the name 'Louisa' underneath the two faces on the billboardIiidonkeyiii (talk) 11:04, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't even notice that until now. I wonder if that's a clue. Mike H. Fierce! 11:05, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just looked at it again and the letters are very unclear, it may say I O U U S A. (I owe You USA) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Iiidonkeyiii (talk • contribs) 11:11, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jikes good question, ill look into it. Realist² ('Come Speak To Me') 18:33, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

For the curious, it's at time index 2:11 on this youtube video [2]. Exxolon (talk) 00:15, 23 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Looks a bit like Theresa Russell, but I'm not sure it's her. And I'm not convinced the other one is Diana Ross, either. --Richardrj ^talk ^email 14:47, 23 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The writing does seem to say "Louisa". According to a quote from Jackson in Billie Jean, one of the women is supposed to be Billie Jean, presumably the one who claimed that Jackson was the father of one of her children. This claims to show her photo which doesn't seem to resemble either of the women on the billboard. SaundersW (talk) 19:54, 23 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm pretty sure Jackson wouldn't have been allowed to use the picture of the real Billie Jean. And I really do think that one on the left is Diana Ross. Mike H. Fierce! 07:27, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Having taken a screenshot and then played with the image, I can say that the picture has only been compressed left to right, and not sheared in the way it would be if it were actually posted on a real billboard. It has therefore been added in post-production, rather than actually existing as a billboard in front of which the shot was filmed. SaundersW (talk) 07:54, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I am pretty sure the writing says I o u i s a, maybe I O U Isa, idk (look at this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi_XLOBDo_Y&feature=bf_prev&list=PLD4F3F7AA9ABF8F56&index=41 at 2:14, the picture and the writing seem to get darker, and that totally looks like a capital I) dont get me wrong Louisa makes way more sense, but I am still trying to figure out what is going on, lol.

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...

Does anyone know why it is thus called? I asked this question before but it has disappeared! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.198.200.119 (talk) 19:10, 22 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

"Only made for those who understand". "Cuban links" were big fat rough gold chains from Cuba, popular at the time. You can still buy them, google for "Cuban link chains". "Cuban link" became a Brooklyn slang term for people who were tough/real/ghetto/whatever. Neıl ☎ 13:46, 23 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]