This week for Jim Adams’ Song Lyric Sunday,
the theme is “Unplugged”. The challenge?
To write about an acoustic version of a song
that was originally performed as electric.
Category: Music Blog
Light My Fire Unplugged
Written for Song Lyric Sunday.
Here’s what I have to say.
Tumbling Dice
In response to Thursday Inspiration #286 –
Black Water – and “Keep On Rollin’”, this
is the first thing that popped into my head.
Southern Gothic
This week at Glyn Wilton’s Mixed Music Bag,
he’s asking us to write about a song in which
the title or a line mentions the current month.
Here’s my final artist for June and her song.
Weird Al Wednesday – 6.25.25
Hey! Welcome to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
After 6 months of wild and wacky weirdness,
it’s time to pack up the accordion and hit the road.
“Say, Al! If you could pick one word to describe
these past 6 months, what would it be?“
In The Wee Small Hours
Written for Jim Adams’
Song Lyric Sunday.
Here’s what I have to say.
By The Light Of The Silvery Moon
This week at Glyn Wilton’s Mixed Music Bag,
he’s asking us to write about a song in which
the title or a line mentions the current month.
Here’s my featured artist for June and her song.
Weird Al Wednesday – 6.18.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
After 6 months of wild and wacky weirdness,
it’s time to pack up the old accordion and say
“Do widzenia, dziwaki!” (“Goodbye, weirdos!”)
Next week will be my final Weird Al Wednesday.
Thanks for making this so much fun for me!
“Hey, Al! It’s our penultimate post. Whaddya say?”
Highway Star: Made In Japan
Written for Jim Adams’
Song Lyric Sunday.
Here’s what I have to say.
June – Week Two
This week at Glyn Wilton’s Mixed Music Bag,
he’s asking us to write about a song in which
the title or a line mentions the current month.
Here’s my featured June artists and their song.
Weird Al Wednesday – 6.11.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! It’s time once again for a little bit
of polka music. Whaddya say, Al? How about
we treat our weirdos to another polka today?”
Get Back ~ Song Lyric Sunday
Written for the June 8, 2025 edition
of Jim Adams’ Song Lyric Sunday.
Here’s what I have to say.
Drops Of Jupiter
This week at Glyn Wilton’s Mixed Music Bag,
he’s asking us to write about a song in which
the title or a line mentions the current month.
Here are my featured June artists and their song.
Weird Al Wednesday – 6.4.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! We all know how creative and
brilliant you are. Do you think people would
be shocked to know you lost on a TV quiz show
about R&R music? What do you say to that, Al?”
Inspired by the 1960s version of the pre-Alex Trebek TV game show Jeopardy! Al watched as a kid (when it was hosted by Art Fleming, who makes a cameo here), Al parodies the song “Jeopardy” by The Greg Kihn Band. As a losing contestant, Al received a brutal tongue-lashing from announcer Don Pardo before being driven away by real-life Greg Kihn. The ending parodies the original video and is also the first cameo by an original artist in one of Al’s videos. Side note: In a case of life imitating art, Al really lost on Rock & Roll Jeopardy!. But if it’s any consolation, he tore it up on Remote Control.
This is “Jeopardy” by The Greg Kihn Band
LYRICS
Where were you when we needed you
You could not be found
What can I do, oh, I believed in you
You′re running me around
Well, you can take it as a warning
Or take it anyway you like
It’s the lightning, not the thunder
You never know where it′s gonna strike
Our love’s in jeopardy, baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Our love’s in jeopardy, baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Don′t be cute
Don′t be funny now
It’s later than you think
Oh, what′s the use
Save your money now
It’s hanging on the brink
Don′t let go while I’m hanging on
′Cause I’ve been hanging on so long
It’s so hard to be all alone
I know you′re not that strong
Yeah, yeah
Our love′s in jeopardy, baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Our love’s in jeopardy, baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Don′t let go while I’m hanging on
′Cause I’ve been hanging on so long
It′s so hard to be all alone
I know you’re not that strong
Yeah, yeah
Our love’s in jeopardy, baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Our love′s in jeopardy, baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Our love′s in jeopardy (jeopardy), baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Our love’s in jeopardy (jeopardy), baby
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love′s in jeopardy, baby
Writer(s): Steve Wright/Gregory Stanley Kihn
This is “I Lost On Jeopardy!” by Weird Al Yankovic
LYRICS
Oh…
I was there, to match my intellect, on national TV
Against a plumber, and an architect, both with a Ph.D
I was tense, I was nervous
I guess it just wasn’t my night
Art Fleming gave the answers
Oh, but I couldn’t get the questions right-ight-ight
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby
(Oooh)
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby
(Oooh)
Well I knew I was in trouble now
My hope of winning sank
‘Cause I got the Daily Double now
And then my mind went blank
I took Potpourri for one hundred
And then my head started to spin
Well, I’m givin’ up. Don Pardo
Just tell me now what I didn’t win
Yeah, yeah
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby
(Oooh)
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby
(Oooh)
That’s right Al–you lost! And let me tell what you didn’t win: a twenty
Volume set of the Encyclopedia International, a case of Turtle Wax, and a
Year’s supply of Rice-a-Roni, the San Francisco treat. But that’s not all!
You also made yourself look like a jerk in front of millions of people!
And you brought shame and disgrace on your family name for generations to come!
You don’t get to come back tomorrow! You don’t even get a lousy copy of your
Home game! You’re a complete loser!
Don’t know what I was thinkin’ of
I guess I just wasn’t too bright
Well, I sure hope I do better
Next weekend on The Price Is Right-ight-ight
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby
(Oooh)
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby
(Oooh)
I lost on Jeopardy
Baby…
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Weird Al Yankovic/Steve Wright/Gregory Stanley Kihn
Thanks to all my weirdly wonderful Weird Al Weirdos for joining me this week and every week as we celebrate the weirdness that is Weird Al Yankovic. I wuv you all!
Are you having any fun yet? I sure am! 🤓
And remember what I always like to say …. It’s good to laugh!
That’s all she wrote, kids. See you on the flip side. 😎
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I’m Losing You
Written for the June 1, 2025 edition
of Jim Adams’ Song Lyric Sunday.
Here’s what I have to say.
Weird Al Wednesday – 5.28.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! I hope my readers can take one more
serving of crap rap. Time to face the hard truth:
you’re just a little too white & nerdy for this!”
Is there anything you’d like to add, Al?”
Please Please Me
Written for the this week’s edition of
Jim Adams’ Song Lyric Sunday.
Here’s what I have to say.
Autumn To May
This week at Glyn Wilton’s Mixed Music Bag,
he’s asking us to write about a song in which
the title or a line mentions the current month.
Here’s my featured May artist and their song.
Weird Al Wednesday – 5.21.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! Last week we featured Hot Rocks Polka
and everyone had a rootin’ tootin’ good time!
I don’t wanna find myself in a rut or become
predictable BUT how about we do one more
polka party this week. Whaddya say, Al?”
Thursday Inspiration Twofer
Written for Jim Adams’ Thursday Inspiration
#280 where the theme is “Hungry Heart”.
Here’s what I had to say.
The Book of Genesis
Written for the May 18, 2025 edition
of Jim Adams’ Song Lyric Sunday,
“Creative People”. Here’s what I have to say.
May Queen
This week at Glyn Wilton’s Mixed Music Bag,
he’s asking us to write about a song in which
the title or a line mentions the current month.
Here’s my featured May artist and his song.
Weird Al Wednesday – 5.14.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! Today I have something new and
different for all our weirdos at home.
What do you think … should we do it?”
Hotrocks: Best Of The Stones
Written for the May 11, 2025 edition
of Jim Adams’ Song Lyric Sunday.
Here’s what I have to say.
I’ve Been Loving You For Too Long (To Stop Now)
Written for Jim’s Thursday Inspiration #298 –
‘Lovin’ You.’ Here’s my spin on things.
Stairway To Heaven
This week at Glyn Wilton’s Mixed Music Bag,
he’s asking us to write about a song in which
the title or a line mentions the current month.
Here’s my featured May artists and their song.
Weird Al Wednesday – 5.7.25
Hey! Welcome back to Weird Al Wednesday
featuring the comedic genius of Al Yankovic.
“Say, Al! There’s been some talk today about
whether Yoda is transgender … not that there’s
anything wrong with that. Do you think he is?
The Cars First Public Appearance
Written for the May 4, 2025 edition
of Jim Adams’ Song Lyric Sunday.
Here’s what I have to say.
Memories and Inspirations
Written for Jim’s Thursday Inspiration #278 –
‘Lonely People.’ Here’s my spin on things.
That’s Entertainment – Letter Z
Welcome to the final installment of
“That’s Entertainment!” and the
2025 WordPress A To Z Challenge!
Our musical journey has come to an end.
Let’s see who’s closing out the adventure.
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