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Post by TM on Dec 16, 2010 10:16:33 GMT -5
Here at the not-so-lavish headquarters of The Jethro Tull Board I hold in my hand, one brand new Christmas Gift - CD single, A Gift Of Roses b/w Christmas Song (2000 version). This was a special gift to radio stations by Fuel 2000. (Too bad none of the NY radio stations got one....err...well they never played it anyway! But that's another story.)So back to the contest - Instead of starting a new contest, I thought I might entice you all to dust off those 25th Anniversary Lyric Books and take a shot at one of Jeff's fiendishly difficult Lyric Quizzes. But which one? After review of the four that remain unsolved, I have chosen #28 for this contest. So folks, it's that simple , answer question #28 and win this radio promo CD. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a fill-in-the-blank lyric quiz. The blank may be filled in with one word, or several. Question 28 asks:
_________ is a proposed accompaniment for the exchange of certain meat sandwiches.[/size] Good luck! To conclude this post, please click the Youtube button below. Merry Christmas from The Jethro Tull Board! [/center]
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Post by tootull on Dec 16, 2010 10:56:47 GMT -5
(a sandwich might pay for a charabanc ride if you did not have the money)
A charabanc ride is a proposed accompaniment for the exchange of certain meat sandwiches.
And those with no sandwiches please get off the bus.
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Post by Nonfatman on Dec 16, 2010 11:04:42 GMT -5
(a sandwich might pay for a charabanc ride if you did not have the money) A charabanc ride is a proposed accompaniment for the exchange of certain meat sandwiches. And those with no sandwiches please get off the bus. That's an excellent try, John, but regretfully, not what I was looking for. The reason is that the lyrics to Wondring Again give no indication as to the kind of sandwich, could well be cheese for all we know. I try to make these quizzes very precise, so keep on tryin'! Jeff
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Post by Nonfatman on Dec 16, 2010 11:11:17 GMT -5
Great idea, Paul!
And, folks, this is only the first of a series of upcoming contests! The next being the long-awaited one, originally planned much earlier this year, where we will be giving away a number of goodies, including, but not limited to, five copies of the Living With The Past tribute double CD/DVD 40th anniversary box set, with Ray and his bandmates accompanied by Dave Pegg!
Jeff
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Post by tootull on Dec 16, 2010 11:45:02 GMT -5
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Post by Stormmonkey on Dec 16, 2010 11:50:52 GMT -5
Gonna have a crack at this.....although I don't think it's correct....at all! Worth a shot anyway. Is it the "good sandwich" and sweet chilled white wine poured by Miss Budapest? lol. Sweet wine is a proposed accompaniment for the exchange of certain meat sandwiches.Another nice try, but again, no indication that the "good sandwich" was comprised of animal flesh. This one is really kind of hard, and not so apparent, I'll admit, but the correct answer certainly fits the clue. Jeff
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Post by TM on Dec 16, 2010 11:57:22 GMT -5
Nice try John. These quizzes rack my brain too. And Jeff, I'm looking forward to our contests with the Living With The Past DVD as prizes. That's a great gift for Tull fans. I'm also considering putting up another item of mine up for a contest. But I haven't decided if I'll be able to part with it just yet. These are quite special.... You got it folks, you must scroll down.... But let me tell you........ This is not for the faint of heart...... Yes, they are back.... It's the Tull fan favorite of 2010!!!!!!
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Post by Nonfatman on Dec 16, 2010 12:46:49 GMT -5
Gonna have a crack at this.....although I don't think it's correct....at all! Worth a shot anyway. Is it the "good sandwich" and sweet chilled white wine poured by Miss Budapest? lol. Sweet wine is a proposed accompaniment for the exchange of certain meat sandwiches.Another nice try, but again, no indication that the "good sandwich" was comprised of animal flesh. This one is really kind of hard, and not so apparent, I'll admit, but the correct answer certainly fits the clue. But, to make it a little more clear, substitute the word "sale" for "exchange" in the clue. "___________ is a proposed accompaniment for the sale of certain meat sandwiches." That might be of some help, and it's arguably even more precise. Another hint is that the lyric I am thinking of unquestionably involves sandwiches that are usually understood to contain meat!Jeff
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Post by Nonfatman on Dec 16, 2010 12:54:39 GMT -5
LMAO, I love the "pantians"! What a great prize offering. The winner can even give them as a Christmas gift for that "special someone" in their life! Jeff
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Post by TM on Dec 16, 2010 13:52:55 GMT -5
Gonna have a crack at this.....although I don't think it's correct....at all! Worth a shot anyway. Is it the "good sandwich" and sweet chilled white wine poured by Miss Budapest? lol. Sweet wine is a proposed accompaniment for the exchange of certain meat sandwiches.Another nice try, but again, no indication that the "good sandwich" was comprised of animal flesh. This one is really kind of hard, and not so apparent, I'll admit, but the correct answer certainly fits the clue. But, to make it a little more clear, substitute the word "sale" for "exchange" in the clue. "___________ is a proposed accompaniment for the sale of certain meat sandwiches." That might be of some help, and it's arguably even more precise. Another hint is that the lyric I am thinking of unquestionably involves sandwiches that are usually understood to contain meat!Jeff Now don't go giving out clues on me Jeff! I struggled with this question for far too long!
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Post by Nonfatman on Dec 16, 2010 21:52:06 GMT -5
Actually, Paul, I think one final clue is in order, because this is so tough, and after all we do have to have a winner!
The suggested accompaniment is actually an appliance to assist in the sale of the meat sandwiches.
I was a little worried that this might give it away, but then when I thought about it, I realized that while it is a useful hint, it doesn't really give the answer away at all.
Jeff
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Post by TM on Dec 16, 2010 22:14:53 GMT -5
Actually, Paul, I think one final clue is in order, because this is so tough, and after all we do have to have a winner! The suggested accompaniment is actually an appliance to assist in the sale of the meat sandwiches.I was a little worried that this might give it away, but then when I thought about it, I realized that while it is a useful hint, it doesn't really give the answer away at all. Jeff Well then we just need to find the "ever so easy" meat slicer!
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Post by TM on Dec 17, 2010 10:50:00 GMT -5
Well, it's good to see that I'm not the only one pissed at Jeff for these brain-busting Lyric Quizzes.
Looks like I'll be keeping this CD after all...
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Post by Nonfatman on Dec 17, 2010 12:19:05 GMT -5
Well, it's good to see that I'm not the only one pissed at Jeff for these brain-busting Lyric Quizzes. Looks like I'll be keeping this CD after all... If everyone would just focus on the meat sandwich, rather than the accompaniment, then I believe the answer will be found. What makes this difficult is that Ian is employing a clever pun, and so it is not so obvious that the accompaniement is an appliance, as I have indicated in a prior clue. But it most certainly is. That's it....no more hints! Jeff
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Post by TM on Dec 17, 2010 12:35:57 GMT -5
As far as I know there a very limited references to sandwiches, let alone a meat sandwich.
I would go on to examine each reference but then I might start sounding like Michael Palin.
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Post by Jackalynn on Dec 17, 2010 12:55:11 GMT -5
Jam :-)
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Post by Stormmonkey on Dec 17, 2010 13:25:08 GMT -5
"Small-talk and conversation in a queue with jock-straps pinching is a proposed accompaniment for the sale of certain meat sandwiches."
"How's your granny?"
"Ach, did ya hear about good old Ernie? He coughed up a tenner on a premium bond win!"
Jeff - this is flippin' impossible. What are you trying to do to us? lol. The sandwiches in the office canteen - there is no indication that they are meat sandwiches.
I have also considered Toad in the Hole - which, in a way is a sort of meat sandwich - sausage meat baked in a kind of bread.
It can't be Up The Pool - jam isn't meat. lol.
I'll be back later to have another stab at this....
Brian.
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Post by TM on Dec 17, 2010 13:59:07 GMT -5
It can't be Up The Pool - jam isn't meat. lol.
Brian. Unless he's referring to the "meat" of the fruit?
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Post by Max Quad on Dec 17, 2010 16:56:32 GMT -5
"Well I'm a common working man with half a bitter -- bread and jam and if it pleases me I'll put one on you man when the copper fades away."
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Post by Max Quad on Dec 17, 2010 16:58:02 GMT -5
^^^Forget it, that's wrong.
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Post by Nonfatman on Dec 17, 2010 17:39:40 GMT -5
As far as I know there a very limited references to sandwiches, let alone a meat sandwich. Yes, but a sandwich by any other name is still a sandwich. ;D And there's no question it's a meat sandwich, it's as meaty as they come. Focus on the meat everyone, focus on the meat! And remember that what is being offered as an accompaniement is actually an appliance to assist in the preparation and sale of the "meat sandwich." Except that Ian is making a clever pun, so it's not at all clear that it is an appliance, because there is a double meaning. But it most certainly is an appliance. Jeff
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Post by Stormmonkey on Dec 17, 2010 17:44:40 GMT -5
"Would be the mad Jack to your Queen of Spades. A little Mac in your burger trade." An appliance? An apple mac? Using a Mac to order a Big Mac? I didn't know Macdonalds had an online ordering service. lol. Jeff, Whatever the answer is to this quiz...it must be very abstract. A monkey puzzle and the lid is most certainly on - super-glued! Brian.
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Post by Max Quad on Dec 17, 2010 19:57:28 GMT -5
I'd like to take you to the edge of every morning on a magic eiderdown to a window chair. In the Paradise Steakhouse where there's a cup of silver coffee, steaming chrome reflections from the mist in your hair.
Try not to watch me (Try not to watch me) Just call me after darkfall (Call me after darkfall) I'll bring a whip to sow, my seed on your land. In the Paradise Steakhouse there's a cup of silver coffee
A sheath of steel so you may hold my sword in your hand I'll cut you, divide you into tender pieces No wings to fly away upon my dear.
In the Paradise Steakhouse on a plate upon a table I will carve your name with care to last the years.
I'd like to eat you (I'd like to eat you) All fire will consume you (Fire will consume you) Roast on the spit of love on this arrow true. In the Paradise Steakhouse I'll taste every finger Baking in the ashes 'til the flames rise anew
I'd like to take you to the edge of every morning On a magic eiderdown to a window chair. In the Paradise Steakhouse where there's a cup of silver coffee, steaming chrome reflections from the mist in your hair.
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Post by Nonfatman on Dec 17, 2010 21:22:02 GMT -5
"Would be the mad Jack to your Queen of Spades. A little Mac in your burger trade." An appliance? An apple mac? Using a Mac to order a Big Mac? I didn't know Macdonalds had an online ordering service. lol. Jeff, Whatever the answer is to this quiz...it must be very abstract. A monkey puzzle and the lid is most certainly on - super-glued! Brian. "Would be a little mac in your burger trade" is the correct answer. Congratulations, Brian, you are our winner! Ian is using little mac as a pun, because while it is the opposite of Big Mac, it is also a discontinued "60 second burger machine", from the seventies. Ian probably remembered it from the early days on the road, when the band was broke. It was a cheap electric machine, similar to a hot pot, that could be used to make a quick and easy meal. As you can see, it certainly could be used in the burger trade, as the narrator is offering. It is an interesting lyric, very reminiscent some of the food/sex analogies that Ian was making in the Catfish Rising era, with songs like Night in the Wilderness and Piece of Cake. In this case, the narrator is offering to be "an appliance", so to speak, for her to "sizzle" on, an analogy made earlier in the song with the "saute simmer" lyric. The narrator is obviously quite horny, as evidenced by the line "I'm up too tight" very similar to the "tight against the seam" line from Velvet Green. Lyrically the song definitely seems like it belongs to the Catfish era, rather than Dot Com. Here is the "Little Mac" being hawked by NY Jets quarterback Joe Namath: Paul, send this man his prize! Jeff P.S. Stay tuned for more contests soon!
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Post by TM on Dec 17, 2010 21:34:19 GMT -5
"Would be the mad Jack to your Queen of Spades. A little Mac in your burger trade." An appliance? An apple mac? Using a Mac to order a Big Mac? I didn't know Macdonalds had an online ordering service. lol. Jeff, Whatever the answer is to this quiz...it must be very abstract. A monkey puzzle and the lid is most certainly on - super-glued! Brian. "Would be a little mac in your burger trade" is the correct answer. Congratulations, Brian, you are our winner! Ian is using little mac as a pun, because while it is the opposite of Big Mac, it is also a discontinued "60 second burger machine", from the seventies. Ian probably remembered it from the early days on the road, when the band was broke. It was a cheap electric machine, similar to a hot pot, that could be used to make a quick and easy meal. As you can see, it certainly could be used in the burger trade, as the narrator is offering. It is an interesting lyric, very reminiscent some of the food/sex analogies that Ian was making in the Catfish Rising era, with songs like Night in the Wilderness and Piece of Cake. In this case, the narrator is offering to be "an appliance", so to speak, for her to "sizzle" on, an analogy made earlier in the song with the "saute simmer" lyric. The narrator is obviously quite horny, as evidenced by the line "I'm up too tight" very similar to the "tight against the seam" line from Velvet Green. Lyrically the song definitely seems like it belongs to the Catfish era, rather than Dot Com. Here is the "Little Mac" being hawked by NY Jets quarterback Joe Namath: Paul, send this man his prize! Jeff P.S. Stay tuned for more contests soon! Congratulations Brian! Good job, that was not easy. PM me your address and I'll get this right out to you. And maybe I'll throw in a pair of Pantians as well!
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