happy Easter to you, chillins!

I was thinking that you GARs need a theme song but I can't remember
the title of this one.  it's a song from the 60s or 70s and in the
Temps, OJays, Spinners, Whispers vein.  it may have been covered
since, but I'm looking for the original group's rendition. the chorus
goes "you got, you got, you got what I need.  you got, you got, you
got what I want."  recognize it?  granny's drawing a complete blank.

feel free to nominate your own suggestions for a GAR theme song if you like.

thanks a bunch,
granny

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Clarification of Question by badabing-ga on 20 Apr 2003 18:35 PDT

it totally could be, googlenut.  I haven't been able to find a
listening clip for verification though.  could you find one for me?

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Request for Question Clarification by googlenut-ga on 20 Apr 2003 20:06 PDT

Hi Granny!

So far, I've had no luck finding a clip or the lyrics.

It's on his 1982 "Live in London" album.

All Music Guide
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=11:03:19|PM&sql=Aumf8zfa1eh7k

I'll keep trying.

Googlenut

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Clarification of Question by badabing-ga on 20 Apr 2003 21:33 PDT

thanks googlenut,

I think you're on the right track.  really I thought it was much
earlier than 1982 but granny's time barometer broke long ago.  I did
find this Freddie Scott "Got What I Need (You)."  says the material
was recorded between 1966-68.  don't know if this is the same song or
a red herring.  I'm sorry this one has been so difficult.

http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=1088688&cart=143188904&style=music

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Clarification of Question by badabing-ga on 26 Apr 2003 08:41 PDT

hi googlenut!

it is indeed "You Got What I Want" by Teddy P.  he sounds so much like
Dennis Edwards of the Temps that granny got lost in a time warp.  it
was not on any of granny's Teddy P. tapes but a kind soul sent granny
an MP3 and it was verified just this morning.  you guys take such good
care of granny and she really appreciates it when she has her senior
moments.  please post in the answer section and thanks for all the
help, kids!

Hi Granny!

I’ll have to credit my brother with this one. He was visiting when I
saw the question. He knew it right away. I’m just sorry that I wasn’t
able to find the clip for you. I’m glad that someone else was able to
find it for you.


All Music Guide
Teddy Pendergrass 
Album Title Live in London
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=11:03:19|PM&sql=Aumf8zfa1eh7k

Teddy Pendergrass, Elektra Records
http://www.elektra.com/elektra/teddypendergrass/index.jhtml


Enjoy the music!

Googlenut


Search Strategy:

Asked my brother

Searched All Music Guide for “You
got what I want” by Teddy Pendergrass

Unsuccessfully searched the web for a clip or the lyrics.

that's what granny was hoping for -- an off-the-noggin reply.  I spent
way too long searching with only these lyrics stuck in my head.  is
your brother single and does he like older women who ask lots of goofy
questions?  thank him very much for me!  he certainly knows his tunes.

How about Satisfaction, or You Can't Always Get What You Want?  ;-)

Could you be thinking of Teddy Pendergrass?  He did a song called "You
got what I want."

We should go back to the 50s ... as a Researcher, I'd like
"Searchin'", by the Coasters, best.

Ohhhhh, I dunno ...

I think the "Eensy Weensy Spider" is kind of apropros.

Cheers & such!
Serenata

Taking Care of Business by BTO

People see you having fun
Just a-lying in the sun
Tell them that you like it this way
It's the work that we avoid
And we're all self-employed
We love to work at nothing all day

Bachman-Turner Overdrive for you people that missed the '70's.

Looking Forward, denco-ga

This catchy tune fits perfectly:

Momus - The Age of Information
http://www.phespirit.info/momus/19970107.htm

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are now entering
The age of information
It's perfectly safe
If we all take a few basic precautions
May I make some observations?

(...)

Axiom 1 for the world we've begun:

Your reputation used to depend on
What you concealed
Now it depends on what you reveal

The age of secretive mandarins who creep on heels of tact is dead:
We are all players now in the great game of fact instead

(...)

In the days before communication privacy meant staying at home
Sitting in the dark with the curtains shut unsure whether to answer
the phone
But these are different times, now the bottom line
Is that everyone should prepare to be known
Most of your friends will still like you fine

(...)

Axiom 5 for information workers who wish to stay alive:

Supply, never withhold, the information requested
With total disregard for interests
Personal and vested

Chinese whispers was an analogue game
Where the signal degraded between brain and brain
Digital whispers is the same in reverse
The word we spread gets better, not worse
Better, not worse"


(If all else fails, we still have the Beach Boys: "We're going
surfin'/ Bom bom dip di dit".)

I'd put in an interesting piece by The Smiths: "Please please please
let me get what I want..." ;)

"Peanuts" by The Police:

"It's all a game
You're not the same
Your famous name
The price of fame
Oh no
Try to liberate me
I said oh no
Stay and irritate me
I said oh no
Try to elevate me
I said oh no
Just a fallen hero..."
            [G. Sumner]

This one I didn't hear myself but the lyrics seem appropriate:

"So where do we go? And what should we do?
And why is the table set for two?
Is the answer in the question? I need some more direction/suggestions
Was the answer in the question all along?
DA DA DA DA"
-- MxPx - Is The Answer In The Question

There's a Teddy song called "More I Get, the More I Want" - hear a
snippet at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000634P/qid=1050909490/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/103-3847065-1896659

There's always Cher's "Bang, Bang" !

          Bang bang you shot me down 
          Bang bang I hit the ground 
          Bang bang that awful sound 
          Bang bang my baby shot me down

Stuff happens!
Serenata

wow!  this has turned into a fun exercise.  granny loved reading all
the entries and lyrics with her coffee this morning.

RS:  nope, sorry, not the song.  it's less of a disco beat and more of
an R&B groove.  I have some Teddy P in my collection that I'll look
through but not "Live from London" I'm sure.  also have folks workin'
some back channels for me.  I'll keep you posted.

thanks for all the input,
granny

Granny,

Thanks for the 5-star rating and the generous tip!

My brother is a freelance entertainment writer and a full-time music
and movie fanatic. He is single, you never know ;-).

Googlenut