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David Wild

David Wild

Posted: January 22, 2011 09:25 AM

I'm not saying this is the Worst Thing In The World, but as a fan of intelligent talk on television, I musically mourn the loss of Countdown With Keith Olbermann on MSNBC. I didn't always agree with him, but I'd fight to the death for his right to be one smart man and compelling wiseass. Then again, it's hard to really imagine this man being silenced for too long.


"Keith Don't Go" (Ode To A Glimmer Twin) - Nils Lofgren
"Ain't Talkin'" - Bob Dylan
"Countdown" - The Black Keys
"People Gonna Talk" - James Hunter
"Take This Job And Shove It" - Johnny Paycheck
"Talk Talk" - Talk Talk
"Talk Of The Town" - The Pretenders
"The Final Countdown" - Europe
"Talk" - Coldplay
"Don't Talk" - 10,000 Maniacs
"Countdown" - Rush
"Out Of Work" - Gary US Bonds
"Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulders)" - Beach Boys
"Talk To Me" - Bruce Springsteen
"Countdown" - Lindsey Buckingham
"Everybody's Talkin'" - Harry Nilsson
"If You Talk In Your Sleep" - Elvis Presley
"Countdown" - John Coltrane

What are your songs for Keith?

 
 
 

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I'm not saying this is the Worst Thing In The World, but as a fan of intelligent talk on television, I musically mourn the loss of Countdown With Keith Olbermann on MSNBC. I didn't always agree with h...
I'm not saying this is the Worst Thing In The World, but as a fan of intelligent talk on television, I musically mourn the loss of Countdown With Keith Olbermann on MSNBC. I didn't always agree with h...
 
 
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10:13 PM on 01/26/2011
On to the Next One - Jay Z
Talk Show Host - Radiohead
Field of Opportunity - Neil Young
Us vs. Them - Pink Floyd
Miss You - Rolling Stones
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giono
08:15 PM on 01/24/2011
"Talk to Me" was originally released by Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes on the Hearts of Stone LP.
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David Wild
10:00 AM on 01/25/2011
I know but Bruce wrote it and recorded it first -- and now we get to hear it

That said, no one loves Southside more than I do

Thanks
05:09 PM on 01/24/2011
Nice to see Lindsey Buckingham on your list. Bummer seeing his name misspelled.

"Countdown" is a good take on where Keith sits in his post break-up media relationship.

Another Buckingham composition fits the entire media mess even better:

"Murrow Turning Over In His Grave"
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David Wild
06:10 PM on 01/24/2011
Sorry, I always make that mistake -- and I know the guy too.
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Old Cav Trooper
Educated enough to realize how ignorant I am
12:03 PM on 01/24/2011
Sorry so late but one really good song is missing here,

Good People by John Jackson

Where'd all the good people go?
I've been changing channels
I don't see them on the TV shows
Where'd all the good people go?
We got heaps and heaps of what we sow
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kathy001
Don't bogart that duck
02:19 PM on 01/24/2011
That's a fantastic choice!
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PatA
Pink is a 4 letter word
06:19 PM on 01/24/2011
Old Cav Trooper, thank you so much for your post. I have heard snippets of that song and couldn't find it. Now that I know who the artist is...I'm getting it!

It is very, very appropriate for Keith Oldbermann. Fanned (#2) and faved.
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Old Cav Trooper
Educated enough to realize how ignorant I am
06:46 AM on 01/25/2011
You are welcome!
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Old Cav Trooper
Educated enough to realize how ignorant I am
06:10 AM on 01/27/2011
Hey Pat I looked it up and it is JACK Jackson, sorry.
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qthedancer
07:29 AM on 01/24/2011
"Stepping out" by Joan Armatrading. And to Comcast/NBC: "Think" by Aretha Franklin.
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ptgkc
02:57 AM on 01/24/2011
If You Leave Me Now - Chicago
Talk To Me - Chris Isaak
Information - The Rainmakers
Prime Time - Alan Parsons Project
You Run Your Mouth and I'll Run My Business Brother - Louis Jordan (via Joe Jackson)
Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV - George Carlin

Good Night and Good Luck.
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David Wild
12:27 PM on 01/24/2011
The Rainmakers --

Thank you for that flashback -- loved them.

Good luck to you too
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Genius
Nothing is more dangerous than sincere ignorance
01:58 AM on 01/24/2011
A few of my fav's...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmQFwIKsU1U&feature=related
Amos Lee - Keep it Loose, Keep it Tight
Three Doors Down - "Love Me When I'm Gone, The Same Road That I'm On"
Amos Lee - Truth
Alice In Chains - " Man In The Box"
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David Wild
10:20 AM on 01/24/2011
A rare double Amos

Thanks
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PatA
Pink is a 4 letter word
12:48 AM on 01/24/2011
"Baby, Don't Go" Van Morrison and AC/DC
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David Wild
06:10 PM on 01/24/2011
Yes

And Yes
12:10 AM on 01/24/2011
I think they letting Keith go - to cool his head a bit.. He gets carried away sometimes - I fear for somedays he might have a h/attk he get a bit worked up.. but he is a good guy - I like him.

I think, personally, that because of the recent shotng - that MSNBC wants tone things down-
in the name of "civility" dunno - just my hunch 80% I am right.
10:52 PM on 01/23/2011
"Please Stay" Warren Zevon
"There ain't no Midnight train" Buddy Guy
"Stay" Jackson Browne
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David Wild
06:11 PM on 01/24/2011
Okay, but then we need to have the Maurice Williams version of "Stay" too

And the U2 song as well

Thanks
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Democrab
Pretty far so good
10:25 PM on 01/23/2011
"Nobody Does It Better," Carly Simon
shuffleoff
...but not to buffalo!
10:07 PM on 01/23/2011
Oh yea, The Doris Day version of Pillow Talk!
shuffleoff
...but not to buffalo!
10:03 PM on 01/23/2011
Pillow Talk!!!
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carolr51
09:17 PM on 01/23/2011
The Sounds of Silence by Simon & Garfunkle.
08:59 PM on 01/23/2011
Inspiration
- written by Ethan Jones/Sung By Stevie Nicks(1994)

Well I was sitting down talking to myself again
I pick up the phone you're on the other end
Sometimes to talk to you is all I need
To make me feel at home again
We can talk away the time like it was yesterday
You make me feel like I feel when I sit down and play
And I understand it's not how we planned
But we'll make it
Just call me inspiration
I remember your voice at the station
You whispered to me at the station
Just call me inspiration
And you put down the phone I feel so alone
Sometimes I just can't stand it
But it's all worthwhile when I see that smile
I feel like I'm up a mile high
We'll these past few weeks I've had time to remember
Those times we spent together
The days we just decided to stay inside
To be with one another
And those times they mean so much to me
And you have to know how much you mean to me
And I really really want you to be with me
Cause I love you
Just call me inspiration
mr Olbermann is an inspiration to me & those who watched his show...
his passion and love for his country were felt with every word.even though he come off as the Angry Ol' Man.he still knew what mattered most.I wish him the best of luck...