- "Do-Re-Mi" by Rodgers and Hammerstein (from The Sound of Music)
- "La Cucaracha"" the Spanish folk song
- "The Entertainer" by Billy Joel
It's official: Wii Music has most random track list ever
by Justin McElroy 
on Oct 20th 2008 1:25PM
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 3:51PM (Unverified) said
The first time I heard La cucaracha was in a Bugs Bunny cartoon.
From all the Billy Joel songs they choose the Entertainer?
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From all the Billy Joel songs they choose the Entertainer?
Posted: Oct 20th 2008 4:31PM (Unverified) said
La Cucaracha is Spanish. It was very popular in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution, but it is an old Spanish folk song.
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Posted: Oct 21st 2008 1:31AM Ridgecity said
actually "la cucaracha" is referring to "dope" and the plant wasn't consumed in Europe until late 1800's and the song was heard during the independence of Mexico around 1810. During the revolution it was already an old song.
That's where the "roach" term came from...
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That's where the "roach" term came from...
Posted: Oct 20th 2008 1:32PM (Unverified) said
"...we still can't tell if this makes us more or less excited for the game."
So you're implying that some level of excitement actually exists for this game. Huh. Interesting...
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So you're implying that some level of excitement actually exists for this game. Huh. Interesting...
Posted: Oct 20th 2008 1:38PM (Unverified) said
If this sells more than a million of copies, I'll loose faith in gaming.
R.I.P. Gaming
R.I.P. Tim Schafer
R.I.P. Ghostbusters & Brutal Legend.
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R.I.P. Gaming
R.I.P. Tim Schafer
R.I.P. Ghostbusters & Brutal Legend.
Posted: Oct 20th 2008 2:13PM (Unverified) said
"Yup, because every copy this sells is another milliliter of poison in Tim Schaffer's veins"
But, but I like Monkey Island.
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But, but I like Monkey Island.
Posted: Oct 20th 2008 3:45PM (Unverified) said
T, any market that embraces Wii music, is not a good market at all
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 5:19PM Megadanxzero said
That is... By far the best comparison I have ever heard in my entire life...
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 1:39PM (Unverified) said
Why doesn't Rock Band have any Billy Joel?! I love that guy
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 3:11PM (Unverified) said
Because then it wouldn't be Rock Band, it would be Pop Band.
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 8:03PM (Unverified) said
Everybody's talkin' 'bout the new stuff. Funny, but it's still rock 'n' roll to me.
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Posted: Oct 21st 2008 3:41PM (Unverified) said
You must be tarded. It is Rock. Maybe you should listen to some good ole Billy Joel before saying it's Pop, because it's not
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Posted: Oct 24th 2008 10:31AM (Unverified) said
Uptown Girl and Piano Man, 'nuff said. THOSE SONGS ROCK! No, now seriously, Billy Joel is pop. If my mom (who is 65) enjoys it, then it probably shouldn't be classified as rock.
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Posted: Oct 24th 2008 1:52PM (Unverified) said
There are songs like The Stranger that a lot more Rock. I guess I can see some songs being more Pop like though. So, I guess we can both be right? Or both be wrong.
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 1:41PM baby sea tuna said
Just the mention of Championship Vinyl gave me a warm feeling in my heart.
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 1:45PM baby sea tuna said
PS. You know your game has an awesome set-list when the most exciting artist you have on there is K.K. Slider.
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 2:13PM (Unverified) said
lol, Kahn, lol.
That being said,
KK SLIDER FOR ROCK BAND!
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That being said,
KK SLIDER FOR ROCK BAND!
Posted: Oct 20th 2008 6:41PM (Unverified) said
I have a 45 minute youtube video of all the KK Slider songs running in the background. Its surprisingly easy to listen to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmv_HwTStH0
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmv_HwTStH0
Posted: Oct 20th 2008 1:45PM FredFredrickson said
How can you guys possibly complain about Wii Music when Billy Joel is involved?
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 1:51PM MowDownJoe said
I won't buy it, but the fact that it has Billy Joel, and the fact that the commercial uses the World 1-1 theme of Super Mario Bros. warms my heart.
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 2:29PM FredFredrickson said
I won't buy it either because I don't own a Wii. I still got a kick out of the music selection though.
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 4:21PM (Unverified) said
WHERE IS A CHANGE OF SEASONS BY DREAM THEATER?!?!?!?!
Every time! No game will ever throw this song into a setlist. I guess it is just too epic.
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Every time! No game will ever throw this song into a setlist. I guess it is just too epic.
Posted: Oct 20th 2008 2:28PM PedoJokerBear said
the burning will keep the hobos warm in these upcoming winter months....
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 1:49PM (Unverified) said
I think they're just trying to appeal to more people. I don't think I know a single person over 22 who enjoys half of the crap in Rock Band or Guitar Hero. And the Wii is being marketed to anyone between the ages of 2 and "really old but not in coma". So why would they put Fall Out Boy and Metallica on Wii Music?
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 1:52PM Burritoclock said
That's sad really sad... for you and your friends. I can't imagine living life with no appreciation of good music.
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 2:04PM (Unverified) said
"Fallout Boy" and "appreciation of good music" should never be put in the same thread together. I and mean EVER!
>:(
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>:(
Posted: Oct 22nd 2008 12:06PM (Unverified) said
I,m 32 and I love what harmonix and mtv are doing,and the music your refering to as crap is the music I grew up listening to. So I'm having a blast playing the drums to the music that impacted so many peoples lives,including my own. So open mouth and insert foot!!!
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 2:18PM (Unverified) said
If you can honestly say that "Electric Clown" is great music that impacted your life, then you.....actually, I want to hear the story of your life, because damn.
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 2:23PM (Unverified) said
Yeah, you must not know many people. If anything I would say that the songs in Rock Band are more geared towards people 22+. My parents have purchased and play Rock Band all the time with their friends. I mean you've got Metallica, Blue Oyster Cult, Ramones, Rolling Stones, The Who, David Bowie, Rush, The Cars, Kansas, Boston, Duran Duran, Black Sabbath, and a ton more.
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 4:53PM RyanLN said
Considering my wife and I are in our late 30's and my mom and dad are in their late sixties, we stand as shining examples of why you are, well, completely and totally wrong. Be that as it may, I am more convinced than ever that while Nintendo clearly has a whole lot of people who really seem to know what they're doing this generation, one of those things apparently does not include marketing to me. While the Wii Music selection is absolutely hilarious in its randomness, it seems to fall in line with a large percentage of their titles that appeal to me not in the least. While I wouldn't call myself a hardcore gamer, I am definitely a serious enthusiast- I have owned every single Sega, Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo platform since 1985- but the Big N's choices have made leave my poor Wii collecting dust in the corner while I am distracted by the wiles of the 360 and the PS3. Way to go Nintendo- your shareholders may be dancing in the streets, but Mario's really lonely in my house.
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Posted: Oct 20th 2008 5:22PM (Unverified) said
Jesus Christ, stop being so personally offended that someone, somewhere doesn't like the exact same things you like.
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