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Lyrics Quiz Answers

Although the Steelers seemed to have no answer to the Titan’s defensive line, we at Tom Musial Dot Com at least have the answers to our own lyrics quiz.

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F Tha Police…

… where “F” stands for “Figure out which song these lyrics are from.” All lyrics today are from The Police. I’ve never thought of the Police as a particularly morose or introspective band, but these selected lyrics almost seem like … Continue reading

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There Were Three Jolly Fishermen…

…who either came from, or went to, or should have gone to Amsterdam, depending on which version of the campfire song you remember. Either way, YOU should go to the NEW AMSTERDAM tonight for Steve Swanson’s Holiday Comedy Show. I’ll … Continue reading

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Yes. Yes I do.

Last night at a show, a fellow comedian commented: “Tom, I’ve never even met her, but you must have the coolest wife.” I communicate to my wife mainly through this blog, so I wanted her to know that I completely … Continue reading

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Larry-town or Bust

Remember when Lawrenceville was filled with mill workers and their babushka-wearing wives? Well, me neither, but now it’s filled with hipsters and design firms and funky bars and coffee shops and a plethora of entertainment options, including hilarious comedy shows. … Continue reading

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Lyrics Quiz Answers

No submissions for last week’s lyrics quiz. I guess none of the readers of Tom Musial Dot Com were in love in the early nineties. Or at least in love and listening to New Jack Slow Jamz. Honorable mention goes … Continue reading

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A Lyrics Quiz 15 Years In The Making

Back in college in the early 1990s, one of my college classmates (a sweet young lady) asked me to make a cassette copy of my Bobby Brown Don’t be Cruel record album. The album only took up side one of … Continue reading

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New Venue Tonight

I’ll be appearing at a new (to me) open mic show tonight. It’s the Skittsburgh Sketch Comedy and Stand-Up Comedy show. I’ll be doing stand-up. Somebody else will be doing sketch comedy. 9:00 pm at St. James Place tavern on … Continue reading

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What Did We Learn This Week?

We learned that long-time Tom Musial Dot Com reader Rave Doman does not listen to much rap. Nevertheless, he wins this week’s lyrics quiz by default. Belated congratulations to Libby for her responses to the Disney Lyrics quiz from a … Continue reading

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Another Random Lyrics Quiz

A grammatical theme this week: All lyrics start with “I <verb>…” I walk right through the door. I watch you when you are sleeping. I was every little hungry schoolgirl’s pride and joy I am what I play I can … Continue reading

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I’m Billy Elmer’s Friend

I’ll be appearing in the “Billy Elmer and Friends” comedy show Saturday night. Preston Hose Fire Department. Helen Street — right off the McKees Rocks bridge. 9:00 pm. I don’t know how much. Probably $10 or so.

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Random Lyrics Quiz

Here are 10 random lyrics taken from shuffling my iPod. (Is that people are calling it now? “Shuffling your iPod?”) Post responses to comments to gain the admiration of the TomMusial.com audience. When we’re together it’s like hot coals in … Continue reading

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Return of the Friday Lyrics Quiz

Today’s theme: songs from Disney movies. Post your guesses to comments. Extra points for naming the movie. He has a merry tune to toot. I’ll think of a mermaid lagoon. He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal I’m especially … Continue reading

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Top Five Local Small Businesses with Names Inspired by 1980s European Bands

5. Flower Station 4. Cabana-rama 3. The Cream Academy 2. Haircuts: $100 1. Dexy’s Midnight Plumbers

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Site Back Up

I’ve reactivated the nearly world-famous Tom Musial dot com. No fancy new design as of yet. Keep checking. I’ll be adding some back-dated entries.

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