avecigrec
Well-Known Member
Welcome to the January challenge thread, and welcome to the New Year!
Many thanks to @debar22 for a fine fun time in December, and to any and all of you for joining me here.
This month's prompts, much like my mind's inner workings, are a little all over the place.
That said I hope they prove to be fun, and not too challenging. Don't be afraid to take poetic license if you're stuck!
As per usual in these threads, try not to repeat something that has already been played, feel free to catch up if you fall behind and try not to jump ahead.
Personal anecdotes are always encouraged and appreciated but never essential to playing the game.
Bonus No-Prizes if you're able to play something that incorporates both options on a {Twofer} Day.
Lastly, and most importantly: let's have fun!
Day 1 - New Beginnings
{Twofer} Give a new (to you) record a first spin OR play a debut from a new project for an artist in the wake of their previous project coming to an end.
Day 2 - Nude Belongings
On this day in 1969 New Jersey police confiscated a shipment of John and Yoko’s Two Virgins album as pornographic. Play something that features nudity on the cover.
Day 3 - Tolkienism
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born on this day in 1892. Play something inspired by Middle Earth.
Day 4 - FOURplay
Play an artist’s fourth album.
Day 5 - $5 Ford
{Twofer} On this day in 1914 Henry Ford introduced $5 per day wages to all his Ford Workers. Play a record you picked up for $5 OR play something featuring somebody named Ford.
Day 6 - Flying V
On this day in 1958 Gibson launched the Flying V guitar. Play something by somebody known for playing a Flying V.
Day 7 - We Miss You Neal
Neal Peart passed two years ago today. Play something featuring top-tier drumming.
Day 8 - A Starman Waiting in the Sky
{Twofer} Today would have been David Bowie’s 75th birthday. Play some Bowie or play something space-themed.
Day 9 - "I’m not a crook."
Richard Nixon was born on this day in 1913. Play something by somebody with a criminal record.
Day 10 - London Underground
{Twofer} The Metropolitan Railway opened between Paddington and Farringdon on this day in 1863, marking the beginning of the London Underground. Play something by an independent artist from London OR play something that features a train song.
Day 11 - Snorting Keef
{Twofer} On this day in 1977 Keith Richards was tried in London for possession of cocaine. Play something that features a song about cocaine OR play something that features Keith Richards.
Day 12 - Motown
{Twofer} On this day in 1959 Berry Gordy borrowed $800 to found Tamla Records, the beginning of the Motown Empire. Play some Motown OR play something from Detroit.
Day 13 - Impeach the President
45 was impeached for the second time one year ago today! Play something protesting a head of state.
Day 14 - “Turn on, tune in, drop out”
The Human Be-In launched the Summer of Love on this day in 1967. Play something psychedelic.
Day 15 - "The time is always right to do what is right."
Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on this day in 1929. Play something that focuses on civil rights or social justice.
Day 16 - Black Prog
Aaliyah and Sade were born on this day (in 1979 and 1959 respectively). Play some progressive soul.
Day 17 - MLK Day
Stevie Wonder was one of the main figures in the campaign to make King’s birthday a national holiday. Play something by or connected to Stevie Wonder.
Day 18 - Entrance Music
Professional wrestlers Batista, El Perro Aguayo & Toots Mondt were all born on this day (1969, 1946 and 1894 respectively). Play the song you would use for entrance music if you were a pro wrestler.
Day 19 - Iconic Women
Dolly Parton and Janis Joplin were both born on this day (1946 and 1943 respectively). Play something by an iconic woman.
Day 20 - Memorable Metal Moments
On this day in 1982 Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat. On this day in 1989 MTV debuted the video for Metallica’s “One.” Play something heavy.
Day 21 - Give ‘em the Blues
On this day in 1982 B.B. King donated his entire record collection to the University of Mississippi's Center for the Study of Southern Culture. The collection included about 20,000 rare blues records. Play some blues.
Day 22 - "I'd rather make a movie about a guy walking his dog than about the emperor of China."
Jim Jarmusch was born on this day in 1953. Play something by somebody who has appeared in one of his films, or on one of their soundtracks.
Day 23 - “I never thought a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland or anywhere else was a good idea”
On this day in 1986 the first musicians were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Play something by an artist who was then or has since been inducted.
Day 24 - Global Belly Laugh Day
Play something funny.
Day 25 - Observe the Weather Day
Play something about weather.
Day 26 - “They called me Eddie”
Eddie Van Halen was born on this day in 1955. Play something featuring top-tier guitar playing.
Day 27 - Rock Me Amadeus
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on this day in 1756. Play some classical.
Day 28 - Łódź Knows
Arthur Rubinstein was born on this day in 1887. Play something featuring top-tier piano playing.
Day 29 - "The dirt keeps the funk"
James Jamerson was born on this day in 1936. Play something featuring top-tier bass playing.
Day 30 - “Fuck it – let's go do it.”
On this day in 1969 The Beatles performed their rooftop concert at the Apple Corps headquarters. It was the final public performance of their career. Play an artist’s final performance or final album.
Day 31 - New Moon
{Twofer} Give a new (to you) record a first spin OR play something about the moon.
Many thanks to @debar22 for a fine fun time in December, and to any and all of you for joining me here.
This month's prompts, much like my mind's inner workings, are a little all over the place.
That said I hope they prove to be fun, and not too challenging. Don't be afraid to take poetic license if you're stuck!
As per usual in these threads, try not to repeat something that has already been played, feel free to catch up if you fall behind and try not to jump ahead.
Personal anecdotes are always encouraged and appreciated but never essential to playing the game.
Bonus No-Prizes if you're able to play something that incorporates both options on a {Twofer} Day.
Lastly, and most importantly: let's have fun!
Day 1 - New Beginnings
{Twofer} Give a new (to you) record a first spin OR play a debut from a new project for an artist in the wake of their previous project coming to an end.
Day 2 - Nude Belongings
On this day in 1969 New Jersey police confiscated a shipment of John and Yoko’s Two Virgins album as pornographic. Play something that features nudity on the cover.
Day 3 - Tolkienism
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born on this day in 1892. Play something inspired by Middle Earth.
Day 4 - FOURplay
Play an artist’s fourth album.
Day 5 - $5 Ford
{Twofer} On this day in 1914 Henry Ford introduced $5 per day wages to all his Ford Workers. Play a record you picked up for $5 OR play something featuring somebody named Ford.
Day 6 - Flying V
On this day in 1958 Gibson launched the Flying V guitar. Play something by somebody known for playing a Flying V.
Day 7 - We Miss You Neal
Neal Peart passed two years ago today. Play something featuring top-tier drumming.
Day 8 - A Starman Waiting in the Sky
{Twofer} Today would have been David Bowie’s 75th birthday. Play some Bowie or play something space-themed.
Day 9 - "I’m not a crook."
Richard Nixon was born on this day in 1913. Play something by somebody with a criminal record.
Day 10 - London Underground
{Twofer} The Metropolitan Railway opened between Paddington and Farringdon on this day in 1863, marking the beginning of the London Underground. Play something by an independent artist from London OR play something that features a train song.
Day 11 - Snorting Keef
{Twofer} On this day in 1977 Keith Richards was tried in London for possession of cocaine. Play something that features a song about cocaine OR play something that features Keith Richards.
Day 12 - Motown
{Twofer} On this day in 1959 Berry Gordy borrowed $800 to found Tamla Records, the beginning of the Motown Empire. Play some Motown OR play something from Detroit.
Day 13 - Impeach the President
45 was impeached for the second time one year ago today! Play something protesting a head of state.
Day 14 - “Turn on, tune in, drop out”
The Human Be-In launched the Summer of Love on this day in 1967. Play something psychedelic.
Day 15 - "The time is always right to do what is right."
Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on this day in 1929. Play something that focuses on civil rights or social justice.
Day 16 - Black Prog
Aaliyah and Sade were born on this day (in 1979 and 1959 respectively). Play some progressive soul.
Day 17 - MLK Day
Stevie Wonder was one of the main figures in the campaign to make King’s birthday a national holiday. Play something by or connected to Stevie Wonder.
Day 18 - Entrance Music
Professional wrestlers Batista, El Perro Aguayo & Toots Mondt were all born on this day (1969, 1946 and 1894 respectively). Play the song you would use for entrance music if you were a pro wrestler.
Day 19 - Iconic Women
Dolly Parton and Janis Joplin were both born on this day (1946 and 1943 respectively). Play something by an iconic woman.
Day 20 - Memorable Metal Moments
On this day in 1982 Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat. On this day in 1989 MTV debuted the video for Metallica’s “One.” Play something heavy.
Day 21 - Give ‘em the Blues
On this day in 1982 B.B. King donated his entire record collection to the University of Mississippi's Center for the Study of Southern Culture. The collection included about 20,000 rare blues records. Play some blues.
Day 22 - "I'd rather make a movie about a guy walking his dog than about the emperor of China."
Jim Jarmusch was born on this day in 1953. Play something by somebody who has appeared in one of his films, or on one of their soundtracks.
Day 23 - “I never thought a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland or anywhere else was a good idea”
On this day in 1986 the first musicians were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Play something by an artist who was then or has since been inducted.
Day 24 - Global Belly Laugh Day
Play something funny.
Day 25 - Observe the Weather Day
Play something about weather.
Day 26 - “They called me Eddie”
Eddie Van Halen was born on this day in 1955. Play something featuring top-tier guitar playing.
Day 27 - Rock Me Amadeus
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on this day in 1756. Play some classical.
Day 28 - Łódź Knows
Arthur Rubinstein was born on this day in 1887. Play something featuring top-tier piano playing.
Day 29 - "The dirt keeps the funk"
James Jamerson was born on this day in 1936. Play something featuring top-tier bass playing.
Day 30 - “Fuck it – let's go do it.”
On this day in 1969 The Beatles performed their rooftop concert at the Apple Corps headquarters. It was the final public performance of their career. Play an artist’s final performance or final album.
Day 31 - New Moon
{Twofer} Give a new (to you) record a first spin OR play something about the moon.
, this one is new to me Recorded during the 1968 Goodbye Tour,
