Reflections From The Bell Curve: #1: The Mt. Rushmore Series
My blog was still a toddler when Mt. Rushmore was launched in July 2012. At that point, unsure how long I'd continue blogging, I could not have predicted it would evolve into my most enduring series.
Today marks the first time in its thirteen-year lifespan that I'm requesting help. First note the three metaphorical song titles at the bottom of this post, my first ever 3/4 size monument. Your mission, should you decide to accept it: SUPPLY ONE FINAL SONG TITLE TO HELP ME COMPLETE MT. RUSHMORE #75. Why this digression from the usual model i.e., where I present my choices and then assume you'll endorse the perfection of those selections and/or offer one-four alternatives for my august consideration? Two linked reasons:
1.) My brain hurts. I've been searching - without using Google or any AI - for months for a fourth perfect metaphorical song title. I must move on or risk permanent musical brain fatigue.
2.) Although this series has generated a fair comment rate over its lifespan, I suspect asking for a nomination to complete my 3/4 perfect monument might generate more than the usual participation.
Remember: In order to help ease my pain and ensure satisfactory completion, make your nomination a stand-alone song title and a perfect metaphor just like each of the three below. If you think I might be unfamiliar with your song, please note the composer and/or the artist most closely associated with it. Compensation for the nominator providing the perfect fourth to be negotiated. Also: LONG list of considered - later rejected - song titles available upon request.
* Bridge Over Troubled Water
* Sleep's Dark and Silent Gate
* Wind Beneath My Wings
Maybe this is much too obvious or common... The Long and Winding Road
ReplyDeleteThoughts, o ye master blogger??
Anonymous; I would not call that Paul McCartney song too obvious or too common. As a matter of fact, it's one of the titles on the ridiculous list mentioned in the last sentence of my post. I rejected it for this iteration of Mt. Rushmore primarily because it hasn't hounded me as much as the other three have; none of those have left me alone for several months now; such is my musical obsession. Yike!
DeleteHere are a some suggestions for you that may or may not be on your list:
ReplyDeleteSounds of Silence - Simon and Garfunkel
Ignorance and lack of communication in society
Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
desire for freedom and escape from a small town
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
profound betrayal likened to the ocean’s depths, revealing the intensity of love and loss
Blowin’ in the Wind - Bob Dylan
symbolizes elusive solutions to social issues and injustices
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
symbolizes the all-consuming nature of passionate love
Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
stairway represents a spiritual journey towards enlightenment and self-realization
Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day
loneliness and disillusionment in one’s journey through life
Tears in Heaven - Eric Claption
symbolizes a place of reunion and healing after the pain of loss
Chris; Had a feeling I'd see a comment from you on this post. Of your 8 nominations, the one that gets closest to the perfection of my 3/4 monument is "Boulevard of Broken Dreams". Thanks for the thought you put into this.
DeleteHey Pat . Hope I'm not too late for this one, but I wanted to add a few possibilities:
ReplyDelete1. Hotel California - Eagles
2. Every Rose Has Its Thorn - Poison
3. Hound Dog - Elvis
4. I'm Already There - LoneStar
Hope these are somewhat close to what you're looking for.
Be well,
Bob
Bob; You're not too late; thanks for the comment. And although it wasn't on my list, I agree "Hotel California" is a good metaphorical song title.
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