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The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Cleon Jones - "Wedding Bell Blues" - The 5th Dimension

6 votes

Amos Otis - "Something Stupid" - Frank & Nancy Sinatra

4 votes

J.C. Martin - "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" - Marvin Gaye

12 votes

Tom Seaver - "Creeque Alley" - The Mamas & The Papas

11 votes

batmagadanleadoff May 12 2020 03:04 PM Edited 2 time(s), most recently on May 12 2020 03:19 PM

All right, all you groovy, tuned in, turned on, way-out fans. Here's another sample of your kind of music, as MeTV features the semi-final entries of the 2020 Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest. It's the final four -- with a sixties haze. Vote for your two favorite parodies. Votes are final, as always. Voting ends in 36 hours. The top two vote-getters advance to the finals, where they will vie for the coveted Crane Pool Cup. Good luck, youse.

batmagadanleadoff May 12 2020 03:05 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Cleon Jones - Wedding Bell Blues - The 5th Dimension [YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXuyQILJ-yc[/YOUTUBE] Gil! I love you, man You're oh-so-chill I look at you and see those big blue eyes that Freeze Oy, but after THAT look will I see Any more ABs? I'm your ride-or-die, Gil since we were Jo-o-okers I'd Bruce my Dick for you, Gil Paint my shirt ochres but my hammy's unkosher and harries me Will you carry me, Gil? I just may need A living will 'Cause in those eyes I spy a pilot light's blue flames Yoy, but after this shit will I hear You call my name? It's wet, but on most other days I'd dive like Louga-a-anis At the plate I'd gladly take or Take one in the anus But my dogs, they're bitin' hard on me Will you pardon me, Gil? I'm still your bro Your three-hole drill And after this I swear I'd run five miles on lube Oh but as for now, I guess I'll sit down next to Rube Come on Gil Oh, forgive me, Gil Come on and let me off, Gil I just can't jog in this oo-oze Please, I'd swallow your spill Then spit and polish your shoes I'd polish your shoes

batmagadanleadoff May 12 2020 03:08 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Amos Otis - Something Stupid - Frank & Nancy Sinatra [YOUTUBE]0f48fpoSEPU[/YOUTUBE] It took all kinds of minds To win it all in ‘69 And none were greater than me I'm Whitey Herzog, man And if I can, I'll turn a champ Into a dynasty Directors of development Are meant to be unknown ‘Til they promote us I just hope the Mets don't blow it all By doing something stupid Like trade Otis I can see it in his eyes He wants to chase down outfield flies And leave third base behind I say, “Amos don't be blue Just wait a year or two,” but Amos Ain't the patient kind I think as Agee grew it was A case of early onset Diabetes Though Cleon had a decent face It's not the kind to grace A box of Wheaties To plan a smooth transition Was our mission; we were ready You can quote us But the fucking Mets just blew it all By doing something stupid Like trade Otis (Lyrics to sing during Wrecking Crew musical interlude) Amos said to Heise, “It's nice To win but fuck these guys if they Demote us” Like Gilligan on crack, the wacky Mets did something stupid Like trade Otis I'd gladly eat a dump before I'd ever vote for Trump To be our POTUS But I've never grown so discontent To consent to something stupid Like trade Otis Trade Otis Trade Otis Trade Otis Trade Otis Trade Otis Trade Otis

batmagadanleadoff May 12 2020 03:11 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

J.C. Martin - "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" - Marvin Gaye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYFt1P6C6ng I bet you're wonderin' how I knew That a bunt was what I'd do Bottom of ten and still tie score Between the uppity Mets And mighty Baltimore It took them by surprise I must say When it went ten feet away Don't you know that I ran out of the baseline Richert's throw was not too fine Oh I ran out of the baseline Weaver's just about, just about, just about to lose his mind Oh yes, he is, oh yes, he is, oh yes, he is People listen to old J.C...…. Boy take a good look at these legs of mine Baby, baby, can't get to the base in time Hurting my wrist would be fine, you see Because it means that much to me I went and sacrificed myself Because Big Gil had no one else Yessir, I ran inside the baseline Oh, photographers would surely define Oh, I did it, yes, I did it (ran inside the baseline) Weaver's just about, just about, just about, to lose his mind Oh yes, he is, oh yes, he is, oh yes, he is Gooo, go Yost, he's gotta go Go, go It's Gaspar let him go Go, go, go I gotta OW! whoa, whoa, whoa So the umpires agreed with me They didn't say that I interfered Baby baby, but I just don't mind bein' contused If the game is over, won't ya love me more And if you ask if I did know Like Sergeant Schultz I will just ignore Don't ya know that I ran inside the baseline Richert's throw was a bit off-line Don't ya know that I felt it, yes I felt it (Ran inside the baseline, yes, I ran inside the baseline, baby)

batmagadanleadoff May 12 2020 03:14 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Tom Seaver - Creeque Alley - The Mamas & The Papas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32qxM0BJyOY Leo Durocher Thought it wasn't kosher That the Mets might make a move from behind Fergie Jenkins Pitching every inning Dominating on Channel Nine On the Mets bench Tom Seaver sat He's the Trojan hurler Plucked from a hat Cleon and Kranepool Won Koosman his mound duel At big Shea, you know where that's at Yet Leo pinned all the blame On young Don Young “Don, you've got no heart Tomorrow you won't start I'm gonna take you out and play Qualls, grab pine, son” Tom asked of Gilly “I know this sounds silly But have we had a scout on this guy?” Rube and Pignatano sat (in Gil's office) They advised Tom Seaver “Just miss his bat” The Mets' callup Pfeil Knew Jim from the minors But that was the extent of that So no one had a clue About Jimmy Qualls When Seaver was a rookie The writers said, “Hey, lookie Tom can change Shea's scene one day” Dealin' like a demon He would get to steamin' Blowin' every hitter away Ron Santo swung at air and would mutter Banks and Randy Hundley Hardly seemed like sluggers McGraw and McAndrew On them they had a handle But Seaver turned the Cubs' wood to slats And the Mets needed no good luck From well-placed black cats Fastballs, curveballs New York winning Chicago's line was nothing but ohs Three up, three down Right from the beginning Just another inning to go With one out Jimmy Qualls got a batful The ball fell in The stadium turned mournful In a blink from Jeannie Wearing her bikini Perfection simply went up in smoke Yet a one-hit shutout at Shea Surely wasn't a joke (No no-no, no no-no...no no-no!) Years later, disgusted “Don Grant can't be trusted!” Tom Seaver packed his bags for Cincy The Franchise couldn't take it The cupboard then was naked Left bare after great victory Wishing hard for a no-hitter That we'd have to do Until the age of Twitter The drought Qualls instigated For decades unabated Didn't last indefinitely The Seaveresque Santana Would make our dream reality

Johnny Lunchbucket May 12 2020 04:21 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

4 good reasons my client failed to advance to the finals. Most inventive and Gaye-est: JC Martin Best use of TV reference: Seaver Cleverest single line: "I'd Bruce my Dick for you, Gil" Best single verse: "I'd gladly eat a dump before I'd ever vote for Trump To be our POTUS But I've never grown so discontent To consent to something stupid Like trade Otis"

Edgy MD May 12 2020 05:22 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Holy contributing-to-the-delinquency-of-minors, Batman! These are four well matched songs! Fun Fact: Three of the four featuring backing by The Wrecking Crew.

Fman99 May 12 2020 07:24 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

You had me at "take one in the anus."

Edgy MD May 13 2020 11:51 AM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Vote, you chumps! Tell your friends!

Johnny Lunchbucket May 13 2020 11:56 AM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Once again, an odd number of votes (25) where there shouldn't be

Edgy MD May 13 2020 03:03 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

I'm usually pretty close to the room, but the two I voted for are hauling up the rear.

LWFS May 13 2020 03:26 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

I do like SOME funny in mine. Those first two at least try for that.

LWFS May 13 2020 03:35 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: Once again, an odd number of votes (25) where there shouldn't be Reading is fundamental... and fundamentally beyond the reach of our voting base, it seems.

Benjamin Grimm May 13 2020 04:09 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

That's why I went to the effort to create a Schaefer voting form that enforces the rules. Before that I had to correct a lot of votes.

bmfc1 May 13 2020 05:36 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

"Creque Alley" beautifully connects past and present. That's my favorite.

kcmets May 14 2020 05:13 AM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

"Creque Alley" beautifully connects past and present. That's my favorite. Mine as well.

MFS62 May 14 2020 06:12 AM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

"Creque Alley" beautifully connects past and present. That's my favorite. I don't see the "present" in it, but it definitely got one of my two votes. About the odd number of votes, it looks like has not changed the outcome,one way or another. If it had been closer, maybe the person who did that would have been urged to submit a second vote. Later

Willets Point May 14 2020 08:37 AM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

As always I tend to vote for parody lyrics that are more positive and fun than mean-spirited and insulting.

LWFS May 14 2020 09:10 AM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

I mean, parody by definition is a vulgar art form. Give me poo and pee jokes all the live-long. But TASTEFUL. What I'm trying to say, really, is... would it have killed you to have made a Nancy-poops-her-pants-with-excitement joke somewhere in there, Anonymous? Couldn't JC Martin have had a massive erection, and bunted with THAT?

MFS62 May 14 2020 09:27 AM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

=LWFS post_id=36845 time=1589469012 user_id=84] Couldn't JC Martin have had a massive erection, and bunted with THAT?

Then it really would have been foul.

Later

Johnny Lunchbucket May 14 2020 09:37 AM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

=LWFS post_id=36845 time=1589469012 user_id=84] I mean, parody by definition is a vulgar art form. Give me poo and pee jokes all the live-long. But TASTEFUL. What I'm trying to say, really, is... would it have killed you to have made a Nancy-poops-her-pants-with-excitement joke somewhere in there, Anonymous? Couldn't JC Martin have had a massive erection, and bunted with THAT?

dying

Lefty Specialist May 14 2020 09:52 AM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

=MFS62 post_id=36847 time=1589470023 user_id=60] =LWFS post_id=36845 time=1589469012 user_id=84] Couldn't JC Martin have had a massive erection, and bunted with THAT?

Then it really would have been foul.

Later

And try running to first carrying your 'bat' with you. He'd have been out by 50 feet.

kcmets May 14 2020 02:05 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Una hora remaing. Generally, if you're running with an erection you're probably doing something you shouldn't be or are somewhere you shouldn't be or both...

batmagadanleadoff May 14 2020 02:32 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

=kcmets post_id=36859 time=1589486741 user_id=53] Una hora remaing [sic].

... y un dia.

kcmets May 14 2020 02:53 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Lol, I've been in Friday mode all day...

batmagadanleadoff May 14 2020 02:56 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

=kcmets post_id=36863 time=1589489625 user_id=53] Lol, I've been in Friday mode all day...

I've been in Friday mode all month. If I didn't look out the window, I wouldn't even know if it was day or night.

Frayed Knot May 14 2020 03:34 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Thursday you've got Friday on your mind bomp - bomp - bah Gonna have fun in the city / be with my girl she's so pretty ...

LWFS May 14 2020 03:41 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

=kcmets post_id=36859 time=1589486741 user_id=53] Una hora remaing. Generally, if you're running with an erection you're probably doing something you shouldn't be or are somewhere you shouldn't be or both...

Whatever, Pope Kase.



#LiberateMyphallus

kcmets May 14 2020 03:50 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Pope lol, she said her husband wouldn't be home until tomorrow.

batmagadanleadoff May 15 2020 02:03 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Lefty Specialist wrote: =MFS62 post_id=36847 time=1589470023 user_id=60] =LWFS post_id=36845 time=1589469012 user_id=84] Couldn't JC Martin have had a massive erection, and bunted with THAT? Then it really would have been foul. Later

And try running to first carrying your 'bat' with you. He'd have been out by 50 feet.


I dunno 'bout that. Wouldn't J.C. have been safe by 50 feet instead of out? Or at least safe by five and a half to six inches. On Average?!?

Lefty Specialist May 15 2020 02:15 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

You forgot about the bruise from the act of bunting.

batmagadanleadoff May 15 2020 02:40 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

He's an athlete.

batmagadanleadoff May 15 2020 03:24 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

We have our finalists! And not much suspense in this round. Advancing 12 J.C. Martin - I Heard it Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye 11 Tom Seaver - Creeque Alley - The Mamas & The Papas Not Advancing 6 Cleon Jones - Wedding Bell Blues - The 5th Dimension 4 Amos Otis - Something Stupid - Frank & Nancy Sinatra Head on over to the all-purpose thread for the championship round rules. We're still anonymous.

ashie62 May 15 2020 07:26 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

I'm King Kong got a big fat bong Gonna eat frito lays As the day is long.... Opps, wrong thread

Edgy MD May 17 2020 08:38 PM Re: The 2020 MeTV Crane Pool Cup Song Parody Contest Semi-finals

Go, get 'em, Art!