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WriteEthan (aka Chesterfield Snapdragon McFisticuffs)
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(Ethan McCaffrey - Pen name) Musician. Writer. Polymath. INTP. ZFG. Free thinker. “The only thing I know is that I know nothing.” - Socrates (par)
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WriteEthan (aka Chesterfield Snapdragon McFisticuffs) @writeethan.bsky.social · Apr 11
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Day 16: A song from 2003.

Deep track here, but one of my favorites, from my favorite band.

Honor Thy Father - Dream Theater

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Dream Theater - Honor Thy Father (Live in Chicago - 2005) (UHD 4K)
YouTube video by Roman Kaslivtsev
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December 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Day 15: A song that never fails to make you happy.

Ironic, since the original song is called, “Happy.”

Tacky - “Weird” Al Yankovic

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"Weird Al" Yankovic - Tacky (Official 4K Video)
YouTube video by alyankovicVEVO
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December 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Day 14: A song with a type of weather in the title.

By-Tor and the Snow Dog - Rush

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By-Tor & The Snow Dog
YouTube video by Rush - Topic
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December 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Day 13: Another favorite song.

Just four Armenian-Americans goofing off.

Toxicity - System of a Down

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System Of A Down - Toxicity (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by systemofadownVEVO
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December 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Day 12: A song that you would call beautiful.

Beautiful song…tragic content.

Sugar Mice - Marillion

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Marillion - Sugar Mice - Official Music Promo Video
YouTube video by marilliononline
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December 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Day 11: A song that asks a question.

What Happens Now? - Porcupine Tree

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What Happens Now? - Porcupine Tree (Live In Tilburg) from the Anesthetize DVD
YouTube video by Kushagra Udai
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December 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Day 10: A song with a color in the title.

I used this song as backing music to promote my radio show back in college.

I hope all is well with David.

Red - Sammy Hagar

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Red
YouTube video by Sammy Hagar - Topic
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December 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Day 9: A first song you’d put on a mixtape to a crush.

I was never good at self-promotion.

Does Everyone Stare - The Police

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December 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Day 8: A song with you, me, or us in the title.

Still relevant today.

Not One of Us - Peter Gabriel

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December 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Day 7: A song from 2013.

Released as a single that year.

Megitsune - BABYMETAL

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December 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Day 6: Another favorite song.

Trigger: Angry breakup song, NSFW.

But…It rocks. Hard.

Face to Face - Sevendust

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December 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Day 5: A song with a number in the title.

Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant

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December 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Day 4: A song with four words in the title.

You Better You Bet - The Who

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December 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Day 3: A cover version.

They played this for Mick when they were recording. He was dancing by the second verse.

(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction - DEVO

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December 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Day 2: A song from this year.

Like a Woman Can - Halestorm

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December 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Day 1: A favorite song.

This Dying Soul - Dream Theater

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December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Day 30: Connections.

Chevy Chase was the drummer for a band called The Leather Canary early in his career. The other two guys he played with went on to form this band.

Rikki Don’t Lose That Number - Steely Dan

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November 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Day 29: Connections.

When Simon and Garfunkel broke up acrimoniously, Paul Simon became the much more successful single artist. IMHO, this music video is one of the best ever made.

You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon

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November 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Day 28: Connections.

The Bangles had another big hit with a cover of this song from 1966.

A Hazy Shade of Winter - Simon and Garfunkel

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November 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Day 27: Connections.

This song was a big hit for this band. It took some people a while to find out that it was a cover of a Prince song.

Manic Monday - The Bangles

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November 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Day 26: Connections.

Danny Elfman of Oingo Boingo went on to have a stellar career as a soundtrack composer. His first major work was for the movie Batman (1989).

This other guy also contributed songs to the movie.

Partyman - Prince

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November 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Day 25: Connections.

Since we have already visited Camp Van Halen, I give you a thoroughly obscure cover of one of The Kinks’ most popular songs.

You Really Got Me - Oingo Boingo

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November 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Day 24: Connections.

“Weird” Al did a parody of this song called “Yoda,” which became a fan favorite in concert.

Lola - The Kinks

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November 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Day 23: Connections.

This parody of the Michael Jackson song from yesterday served as this artist’s commercial breakthrough.

He hired most of the gang/dancers from the original.

Eat It - “Weird” Al Yankovic

youtu.be/ZcJjMnHoIBI

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November 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Day 22: Connections.

Edward Van Halen cut one of the most iconic guitar solos in rock history on an afternoon in 1983. This is after 5 attempts to contact him by Quincy Jones - Eddie didn’t believe it was him.

Beat It - Michael Jackson

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November 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM