Scott Patterson - Scott Patterson’s “Posse” #6: The Birthday Project Countdown - Page 6

Tarty History · 07-21-2008, 08:25 PM

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Tarty: I wrote a blurb for Measha's Happy Birthday song -- Was going to keep it as a "surprise" for Scott.

SPA, you are right. I corrected the post.

Halfway there!!

**SPA** · 07-22-2008, 10:08 AM

No problem -- no biggy.

Is there an interest to get a t-shirt made that reads on the front: "I Don't Look 50" and reads on the back: "I Don't Act 50" (wink-winkers) So many interpretations to the word "Act" here.

I remember having a t-shirt made for my 50th that says: "Age is just a number -- and mine is unlisted" It cracks everyone up when I wear it.

T-shirts can be made up very very, quickly if there's an interest. Just need to pick out a color of shirt and lettering. I believe the size for Scott should be single X-Large (those broad shoulders)

Let me know.

**MNRX Ela** · 07-22-2008, 11:36 AM

Sounds great. And anyhow wittily.

I find, we should not renounce this.

Tarty History · 07-22-2008, 05:06 PM

2002: I Am Mine by Pearl Jam. Eddie Vedder himself says it best, we all want to feel safe and be free.

1973: Rosalita by Bruce Springsteen. One of your three favorite songs, eh? Sounds like you are telling on yourself. Way to go!

1976: Better Off Without a Wife by Tom Waits. What’s life without a wife…more notches on the bedpost.
or
1976: Better Off Without a Wife by Tom Waits. What’s life without a wife…no dealing with the in-laws.

**SPA** · 07-22-2008, 05:22 PM

I like all of them, Tarty!!!

Hidden meaning in Rosalita?? Totally agree.

And, if we were gutsy, I'd go with the first one for Better Off Without a Wife.

Nice liners.

lulu1960 · 07-22-2008, 05:29 PM

Gutsy yes for the first line of Better Off Without a Wife but I'd go with the second myself, not sure how he'd take the first one.

As for the teeshirt I think the book and CDs are plenty IMO. Too much might be overkill.

scooterjo2004 · 07-22-2008, 08:53 PM

I'm ROTFL Tarty! Absolutely love both of the cracks for Better off Without a Wife. I think Scott has a sense of humor and he'd crack up at both of them. My vote is for #1.

**SPA** · 07-22-2008, 09:26 PM

The t-shirt was just a joke gone amok. For him to wear it, it has to have some significance to skiing or some rock band.

Love seeing you posting again, Scooter -- miss your posts!!!

Some more liner suggestions:

1967: Red House by Jimi Hendrix. Even in 1973, 74, 75, this song was a mandatory play at every house party. Oh, the life of the teenage thought process.

1979: Another Brick On The Wall (Part 2) by Pink Floyd. A song that talks about banding together to break free from oppression of the structured society and explore making your own mark in the world (the beat ain’t bad either).

1992: Layla (Unplugged) by Eric Clapton. One word – “Classic.”

2008: I’m Amazed by My Morning Jacket. A song of possibilities – to dream, to hope, to inspire, to make up your own mind!! Happy Birthday!!

crazyboutscott · 07-23-2008, 05:13 AM

I think I would go with number 2 on the note for better off without a wife. Although I can't say I have never dreamed about being one of those notches

**MNRX Ela** · 07-23-2008, 03:55 PM

I've made a few more improvements.
With the fire was probably the most difficult one. But I think, now I have it.
Sorry for the size of the pics, but I think, one can recognise everything fairly well.

original cover:

Scott’s cover:

Would please me to read your thoughts.

NGNM: Do you think that now it is better with his head?

**SPA** · 07-23-2008, 04:08 PM

Perfection, Ela. It looks fantastic!!!

lulu1960 · 07-23-2008, 05:07 PM

Awesome job Ela. And thanks for the bigger pics I can see so much more clearly now.

Another possibility for

1976: Better Off Without A Wife by Tom Waits. Our tongue in cheek salute to bachelorhood.

2005 Rockstar by Nickelback. A little ditty for your inner rockstar.

Nogodsnomasters · 07-23-2008, 08:01 PM

Ela, the cover is great! I love how you did the fire and his face looks much clearer now. Awesome!

I like Tarty's "notches" note the best for "Better Off Without a Wife." We all have seen enough of Scott on interviews to see that he is a playful, teaser himself. Let's have some fun and make him laugh.

Lulu, great note for "Rockstar."

SPA, I love the notes you have written so far. I do think that the "Red House" and "Another Brick in the Wall" could use some tweaking, but maybe that's just me. For "Brick" it feels too much like we're explaining the song to Scott, I guess, you know?

**SPA** · 07-23-2008, 08:40 PM

I agree with you NoGods -- it was an off-the-cuff attempt. Anyone with anything better is fine with me. Maybe I can tweak to salvage or a complete rewrite.

For Rockstar how about something like: "Takes one to know one" since he uses that phrase alot.

Tarty History · 07-24-2008, 12:02 AM

Ela, your CD cover is perfect.

Updated Liner Note List

Each song needs a 1-2 line note. The songs in the lime color do not have liner note suggestions yet. The songs in turquoise either have a suggestion or dibs was called. Everyone is still welcome to give suggestions for all of the songs, and we will go back and see which ones we like best.

CD No. 1
Extra Happy Birthday Song by Measha Brueggergosman (Keeping as a surprise in the liner notes!)
1958: Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode
1959: Miles Davis - So What
1960: Ray Charles - Georgia on My Mind
1961: Ben E. King - Stand by Me
1962: Dion - The Wanderer
1963: Roy Orbison - In Dreams
1964: The Kinks - You Really Got Me
1965: Bob Dylan - Positively 4th Street NoGods called dibs
1966: The Monkees – (I'm Not Your) Steppin’ Stone
1967: Jimi Hendrix - Red House

CD No. 2
1968: The Beatles - Back in the U.S.S.R.
1969: Velvet Underground - Pale Blue Eyes
1970: CSNY - Ohio NoGods called dibs
1971: John Lennon - Imagine
1972: David Bowie - Space Oddity
1973: Bruce Springsteen - Rosalita
1974: The Rolling Stones - It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It)
1975: Patti Smith – Land: Horses / Land of a Thousand Dances / La Mer (de) NoGods called dibs
1976: Tom Waits - Better Off Without a Wife
1977: Eagles - Hotel California

CD No. 3
1978: Bob Seger - Old Time Rock & Roll
1979: Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)
1980: Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
1981: George Harrison – All Those Years Ago KbatMo called dibs
1982: Van Morrison - Northern Muse
1983: Randy Newman - I Love L.A.
1984: Lou Reed – Doin’ the Things That We Want To NoGods called dibs
1985: Artists United Against Apartheid - Sun City
1986: R.E.M. - Begin the Begin
1987: U2 – Where the Streets Have No Name

CD No. 4
1988: Patti Smith - People Have the Power NoGods called dibs
1989: Pixies - Debaser NoGods called dibs
1990: Skid Row/Sebastian Bach - I Remember You
1991: Van Halen - Right Now
1992: Eric Clapton - Layla (unplugged)
1993: Counting Crows - Mr. Jones
1994: The Band - Stuff You Gotta Watch
1995: Van Morrison - Days Like This
1996: Pearl Jam - Present Tense
1997: Green Day - Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)

CD No. 5
1998: Eels - Last Stop: This Town
1999: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication
2000: Carole King & Louise Goffin - Where You Lead I Will Follow
2001: Radiohead – I Might Be Wrong
2002: Pearl Jam - I Am Mine
2003: Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl
2004: Wilco - Wishful Thinking
2005: Nickelback - Rockstar
2006: Beethoven’s 9th Symphony – The Cleveland Orchestra with Measha Brueggergosman
2007: U2/Green Day - The Saints Are Coming
2008: My Morning Jacket - I'm Amazed