The Play Tape

[RobinFinderson]

Some of my guy friends and I created a magical cassette tape called "The Play Tape." It was inspired by Gene R. Cooke's encounter with Mick Jagger when Jagger allegedly claimed that his music has been 'calculated' to drive teenagers to sex. So my friends and I created a mix tape that we believed was 'calculated' to make women make out with us. It was holy item among us, and as any weekend approached, we would discuss then decide who among us had plans that were worthy of "The Play Tape." The mix included at least two songs by U2, including With or Without You and Running to Stand Still. Also, the tape worked.

So here is my question to everyone here --

What songs would you all put on a Play Tape today?

[Mormon Red Death]

Some of my guy friends and I created a magical cassette tape called "The Play Tape." It was inspired by Gene R. Cooke's encounter with Mick Jagger when Jagger allegedly claimed that his music has been 'calculated' to drive teenagers to sex. So my friends and I created a mix tape that we believed was 'calculated' to make women make out with us. It was holy item among us, and as any weekend approached, we would discuss then decide who among us had plans that were worthy of "The Play Tape." The mix included at least two songs by U2, including With or Without You and Running to Stand Still. Also, the tape worked.

So here is my question to everyone here --

What songs would you all put on a Play Tape today?

In high School it was "Somebody" by Depeche Mode.

[Babs]

You mean aside from I Wanna Sex You Up?

[RobinFinderson]

In high School it was "Somebody" by Depeche Mode.

This song was also on the original Play Tape.

But I'm sort of curious about what would go on a Play Tape TODAY. What would be 'calculated' to drive our contemporary teenagers to 'play?'

[Babs]

This song was also on the original Play Tape.

But I'm sort of curious about what would go on a Play Tape TODAY. What would be 'calculated' to drive our contemporary teenagers to 'play?'

Other than kissing girls and sucking without U, I have no idea what teenagers listen to.

[YOhio]

Other than kissing girls and sucking without U, I have no idea what teenagers listen to.

WTH?

[RobinFinderson]

Other than kissing girls and sucking without U, I have no idea what teenagers listen to.

Hmmmm.... good point. How about a Play Tape for single thirty-somethings?

[TripletDaddy]

My Play Tape in college was simple, but surprisingly effective. A continuous loop of 3 songs:

1. "Short People" by Randy Newman
2. Cooley High (Theme from "What's Happening")
3. Roll Out the Barrel

Don't knock it till you try it, gents.

[YOhio]

Robin, it would probably have a James Blunt song.

[RobinFinderson]

Robin, it would probably have a James Blunt song.

Without a doubt.
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[Babs]

WTH?

What? You don't like Kelly and Katy?

[UtahDan]

My Play Tape in college was simple, but surprisingly effective. A continuous loop of 3 songs:

1. "Short People" by Randy Newman
2. Cooley High (Theme from "What's Happening")
3. Roll Out the Barrel

Don't knock it till you try it, gents.

I think you have crossed the line yet again. Short people are just the same as you and I (even a fool such as I), all men a brothers until the day they die. Its a wonderful world.

[UtahDan]

What? You don't like Kelly and Katy?

I like Katy. Meow.

[YOhio]

What? You don't like Kelly and Katy?

This one is going way over my head. I really don't know what you're talking about.

[UtahDan]

This one is going way over my head. I really don't know what you're talking about.

Katy Perry sings "I Kissed a Girl" and Kelly Clarkson sings "My Life Would Suck Without You." Both recent hits.