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Songs from A River Runs Through It

A selection of the music mentioned during the Era with added commentary and context to player's song choice.

And BOB's contribution for the start of the Era is:


Leg A

Session: Sep1517
Deep Blue Something - Breakfast At Tiffany'sIndigo and Ilero talk about the death, the gods, prophecies, and lacking friendship between the Greeks and Tiera.
Jonathan Young (Cover) - Everybody (Backstreet Boys)Not related to the conversation, but on TMO's playlist. Approved.
Jonathan Young (Cover) - Bleed It Out (Linkin Park)See below.
Jonathan Young (Cover) - Breaking The Habit (Linkin Park)See below.
Jonathan Young (Cover) - Blue Da Ba Dee (Eiffel 65)Carissa requests more from this singer so TMO posts more.
Jonathan Young (Cover) - Playing With the Big Boys (Prince of Egypt)As we all peruse these covers, Michael finds his favorite.
O, Brother, Where Art Thou? - Go To Sleep Little BabyWe saw a ghost boat ship! Let's throw things at it! What could go wrong?
Session: Oct2717
Hercules - Zero to HeroShurkural asks Sam what he wants in life. Money, power, love, family, respect, fear, what? Everyone needs some goal in life.
The Lion King - I Just Can't Wait To Be KingIf a bugbear can become king, so can you, Sam! But yes, titles can be helpful.
The Legend of Zelda - Inside Ganon's CastleSome thematic music as we reach Cornelia, home of the witch vampire who is also queen. And probably wants us dead.
O, Brother, Where Art Thou? - Go To Sleep Little BabyYes, again, but in relation to a conversation about charming.
Session: Nov0317
Wicked - For GoodHow do we know this apparent witch queen is bad? Good witches exists, too, right?
Wicked - PopularPerhaps the motives of Queen Cinna are simply to become more popular!
Into the Woods - Witch's Lament"Children won't listen no matter what you know. / From something you love to something you lose kill."
Mulan - Bring Honor To Us AllDirty, travel-worn Branwyn is led away to be washed and dried, rinsed and polished until [she glows] with pride. Just the recipe for instant bride! You'll bring honor to us all.

Leg B

Session: Nov1017
Delta Rae - A Long And Happy LifeAfter a lovely(?) chat with the Queen, she wishes Branwyn a long and happy life.
Billy Joel - Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway)Locale theme song for the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Game?
Session: Nov1717
Dumbo - When I See An Elephant FlyWhen asking Jennevive about her gifts to Sam and finding out the hippogriff feather is just a simple hippogriff feather.
The Muppets Movie - Movin' Right AlongDiscussing travel and teleportation plans with the Queen's timeline.
Session: Nov1017
Shrek 3 - Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin)Shi'Nynze befriends all the animals (likely through song). Feed her cotton candy and who knows what chaos might ensue. This is her song.
Session: Dec0117
Delta Rae - What you Thinkin 'Bout BabyIs the Queen scrying us? Can she read our minds?
Delta Rae - Morning Comes"And so morning comes." - BOB
Queen - Somebody To LoveDuring their watch, Shi asks Jenn if she can teach her a song to accompany her later. Jennevive guesses (incorrectly) it's this song.
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called LoveOr maybe, Jennevive wonders, it's this song? She believes it fitting, one way or another.
Queen - A Kind of MagicA switch of watches. Roll or talk? So about that Jennevive...
Queen - Don't Stop Me NowSee below.
Queen - Who Wants To Live ForeverSee below.
Queen - I Want It AllWe've got an artist theme going here. Or link battle. Both? Subject is Jennevive.
Session: Dec0817
Pat Benatar - All Fired UpAs we travel, we run into a wildfire and try to decide our next move.
Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The FireWe didn't start the fire, though. Just to make that clear.
Queen - Who Wants To Live ForeverWhy rush to marriage asks the elf (Kel)? Because some of us don't live forever (as it must seem) says the human (Tore in story about Tiberius).
Dusty Springfield - Son Of A Preacher ManJilly and Neith discuss what to do about Mercy. Any way to get her to grow up faster? What to teach her?
The Fixx - Red SkiesSunrise to the east, fires to the west. Red skies all around.
Session: Dec1517
Dragon Age: Origins - Lelianna's SongShi'Nynze is finally convinced to sing for the group a modified version of this song.
Delta Rae - Country HouseWe part with Tore who goes back to living his cynical, quiet life.
Lord of the Rings - Into the WestSpeaking of meaningful songs, Michael choses this one.
Beauty and the Beast - Be Our GuestA song for Jilly who is "hooked into the sentient silverware grapevine."
Tarzan - Strangers Like MeCutlery and music themed puns and a confused Jilly.
Tarzan - Son Of ManSimply because all songs from Tarzan are good.
John Williams - Duel of FatesWhat would have been good background music if the 92 orcs had shown up and killed us all.
Christopher Cross - SailingAlternative song choice for Indigo deemed not right for the mood.
Session: Dec2217
Queen - Who Wants To Live ForeverApparently the orcs started the fire. Hoffman thinks we should have done more. Did I mention it was 92 orcs?
Gilbert and Sullivan - Modern Major-General's SongA boat full of orcs approaches the knarr. So what are we going to do? And what do they want?
Janet Jackson - Rhythm NationSee below.
The Muppets - In The NavyLet's run from the orcs. Who's keeping count of our strokes? Go, go, go!
Abbott & Costello - Who's On FirstThe only non-song allowed on the playlist for the never-ending Wu joke. You know, Wu? No, I Don't Know is on third!
Session: Dec2917
Europe - The Final CountdownIt's the final game of 2017. Let's start it right.
Billy Squier - The StrokeWe're heading downstream. Stroke, stroke, stroke.
The Temptations - Papa Was A Rolling StoneSee below.
The Staple Sisters - I'll Take You ThereWu is trying to decide if he should keep traveling with the group. Indigo doesn't know if they can take him around the world like Wu wants.
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary"Proud Mary keep on burnin' / Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river."
Billy Joel - ViennaWhat's the plan? Stop in town? Or maybe a different town? We're slowing down.
Journey - Don't Stop BelievingJohn mentions small towns. Nothing about being a lonely world, though.
Streets of Fire - Nowhere FastNow that we're safely away from the orcs, we're going nowhere fast. Oh, and the elves are missing!
The Rolling Stones - Waiting On A FriendSince the elves said nothing, the group isn't sure how to go about finding them. Maybe just wait?
Kenny Loggins - Danger ZoneJennevive does some divination to find out if the elves are safe.
Into the Woods - Prologue: Into the WoodsHoffman looks for a path into the woods. Carissa is excited to finally post this song.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Out ThereDo the elves need saving? Well they are out in the cruel world...
Anastasia - Once Upon A DecemberNot related to the conversation. Simply a nice song suggestion.
Aladdin - Friend Like MeThe elves are found. Aren't they lucky for the friends they have? Even asking Jennevive to find out if they died!
The Little Mermaid - Under the Sea"...but all this nature seemed SO well, natural." - Kel / What more are you looking for?
Aladdin - One Jump AheadThe elves thought everyone else would remember they'd camped last time they were in Corvash. One step ahead and yet...
The Lion King - Be PreparedWe bank near the Blumm Woods. It's time for watches. Be prepared.
Session: Jan0518
Dire Straits - Money For NorthingSee below.
Duran Duran - Ordinary WorldHugh and Hoffman talk about their previous lives and their families.
Aladdin - One Jump AheadKenna joins the conversation. Neith is mentioned. Neith appears.
The Little Mermaid - Poor Unfortunate SoulsBelinor appears as we pull into Dryads Lair. He was just...fishing. Yes, that's right. Fishing. Nothing suspicious here!
Meat Loaf - I Would Do Anything For LoveThe dockmaster does what the temples asks of him. Would they, perhaps, do anything for Jennevive? She IS a priestess.
Queen - Don't Stop Me NowThe dockmaster stops ships before they leave the harbor. If we dock, we can't leave until they search the knarr.
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were HereWhile everyone else goes to the residence, Penelope will be on the ship. Waiting. Wishing Indigo was there.
Session: Jan1218
Britney Spears - ToxicThe relationship between Indigo and Penelope summed up in a song.
Pitch Perfect 3 - Freedom! '90"Don't think that I'll be back again / I just hope you understand."
Tom Cochrane - Life Is A HighwayWe continue saying our goodbyes to everyone at Dryads Lair.

Leg C

Session: Jan1918c
Prince of Egypt - The River LullabyIn discussing what to do about Mercy and taking her on their trip down river.
Tarzan - Two Worlds One FamilyStill related to Mercy, her origins, and her new family (single and plural).
Moulin Rouge - Come What MayWill Mercy be safe? As Miranda says, "If you accept this responsibilty, you must take that risk, come what may."
Jerry Reed - East Bound and DownWe're sailing down river to Lake Piepus!
The Traveling Wilburys - Handle With CareQuiFon remarks how so few actually believe he's real and not a myth.
ELO - Don't Bring Me DownIn voting for sailing out right away or sailing out after morning. Do we have to account for the tide?
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon RisingThe tides are minimal because of two moons, but how do we know one isn't bad?
Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road"This was what I sang to my kids, more for Mercy." - John
Shawn Mendes - MercySee below.
Donna Summer - MacArthur ParkSee below.
Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With YouKel and Jennevive (finally) have a watch together. That earns them those three songs!
Joss Stone - Son of a Preacher ManA song for Shi after hearing briefly from Kel about his watch.
Delta Rae - Dance In The GraveyardsIndigo and Shi talk about vampires, souls, and death for Elves.
Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldStill related to the discussion of Penelope, specifically what she does and doesn't do.
The Police - Murder By Numbers"And letting someone you care about do what they want is a good thing. Er, short of murder." - Shi'Nynze
The Police - Wrapped Around Your FingerSee below.
The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is MagicIndigo is quite happy in his relationship with Penelope no matter what has transpired earning him two songs directly related to it.
Robin Hood - Oo De LallyThree comfortable(?) watches later, sitting by the cliffs eating fish and letting birds poop on the ship, and TMO without an L.
Session: 20180126
Clay Walker - The Chain Of LoveIn response to BOB who brought up the song that started it all. Again.
Delta Rae - Chain On LoveA different song about chains. Spot the theme yet?
Murray Head - One Night in Bangkok (CHESS)In reference to the conversation between Branwyn and Bellamin.
Eagles - Witchy WomanWas it intentional reference in the conversation between Branwyn and Bellamin; no, but see previous entry for Queen Cinna.
Gordon Lightfoot - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"Gordon Lightfoot - Dead or Canadian?" - BOB
The Killers - I've Got Soul But I'm Not A SoldierPenelope can't quite get her chants right this morning.
Enchanted - Happy Working SongKenna suggests a working song. Lisa wonders if she sings this one?
Lightning - Long JohnOh no, much too happy. Kenna meant this working song.
O, Brother, Where Art Thou? - Oh DeathAnother working song choice as we row along the river.
O, Brother, Where Art Thou? - Go To Sleep Little BabyMiranda suggest playing her charming flute...
They Might Be Giants - Birdhouse In Your SoulMiranda switches to an upbeat giant song.
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were HereTMO returns after briefly stepping out. Better late than never. We could maybe use a little help!
Pitch Perfect 3 - Freedom!'90 x Cups"I won't let you down. I won't give you up / You're going to miss me when I'm gone." - for the multiple crewmembers that almost drown thanks to scrags.
Session: 20180216
Marc Cohn - Walking To MemphisMario might be late next week. He'll be in Memphis. Not walking, though.
Styx - Come Sail AwayIt's morning. Admiral is currently absent. Time to sail away?
Pocahontas - Just Around The RiverbendWe're not yet to the lake, but still at the mouth of the Veilkaya River.
Zootopia - Try EverythingSo which route are we taking? Underdark sounds interesting. We should try everything, right? Even though we could fail.
Sting - It's Probably MeWhile Miranda and Neith talk about Mercy, Brother Foto goes to check on Shi.
Fugees - Killing Me SoftlyBrother chants since Penelope is failing again. Cleric of Murder.
One Direction - Story of My LifeJohn says no One Direction. And then John posts this.
Cheap Trick - No Direction HomeNo (One) Direction. Also no direction home.
The Beach Boys - Good VibrationsStirges appear. Carissa wonders if you can dissuade them with vibrations in the air like you can with mosquitoes.
The Who - Who Are You?Wu almost dies by stirges but is saved. Wait, who?
Mulan - I'll Make A Man Out Of YouWu needs a little help down to cargo since he's now walking wounded.
Don Henley - Sit Down You're Rockin' The BoatMoving to second watch and shifting around where people sleep.
Leap of Faith - Change In My LifeAs we sail on second watch, Kel wonders if he can climb the mast like a tree.
Patti LaBelle - Are You Ready For A MiracleStill not a full day has passed and yet we've two walking wounded. Yes, we ALL are ready for a miracle at this point.
Meat Loaf - Paradise By The Dashboard LightJenn joins second watch to thank Kel for saving her...
Blues Traveler - Maybe I'm Wrong"Maybe I'm wrong thinking you want something better / Maybe I'm wrong thinking you got no problem making it through the night. / But just maybe, maybe I'm right."
Pentatonix - HallelujahTechnically a link test, but fits for the watch.
ABBA - Honey HoneyJenn goes back to her references about honey in which she doesn't mean honey.
ABBA - Does Your Mother KnowSee below.
Bob Seger - Night MovesWhat's there to say? We're still on second watch here.
The Romantics - Talking In Your SleepKel walks off to talk to Howard; Howard who is currently sleeping.
George Benson - On BroadwayThird watch Ilero is collecting the stirges. To toss overboard as he says or to create his own broadway puppet show like Mario suspects?
Marvin Gaye - Sexual HealingAll survive to see morning. Can Jenn help heal? Er, well she only knows one kind of healing.
Blue Oyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The ReaperEveryone is being healed, but maybe don't use all the healing spells yet.
Delta Rae - Morning ComesGoing slightly off-topic. Oh, right. Morning is here!
Sade - The Sweetest TabooSee below.
Delta Rae - What You Thinkin' Bout BabySee below.
Bonnie Raitt - Something To Talk AboutSee below.
Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make NiceSee below.
Dixie Chicks - There's Your TroubleSee below.
Dixie Chicks - I Can Love You BetterSee below.
Shania Twain - Any Man Of MineIf you haven't figured it out yet, it's time for Shi and Kel to talk about that time when he ditched her to save Jenn.
Shania Twain - (If You're Not In It For Love) I'm Outta Here!"So many Shi Kel Jenn songs," - BOB
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Strike That, Reverse It"We have places to see and people to go so lets pull hard. Heave ho!" - Kel
The Lion King - Coconut Song (Scene)"Nobody knows the trouble I've seen / nobody knows my sorrow" - for the first song and the Kel/Shi late morning encounter.
Moana - You're WelcomePraises for the above scene. You're welcome!
Jonathan Young - You're Welcome (Cover)TMO corrects Carissa with the proper version of the above song. You're welcome. And thank you!
Session: 20180209
Eric Clapton - After MidnightRolling, positioning people, and too bad it's not after midnight hour.
Billy Idol - Rebel YellAnother choice for the midnight hour theme.
Grease - You're The One That I WantA swarm of eels is eelectrifying. Might be reference to other things, too.
Paul Simon - Late in the EveningWe broke our oars, probably won't hit Bywater, and need to figure out what to do as evening rolls in.
Bette Midler - Wind Beneath My Wings (Karaoke)We're relying a little more on conjured wind since we're half oarless. And while John put in a non-karaoke version, this one stays.
Undefined - This Little Light Of MineCan we row through the night with a little bit of light to guide us?
Jonathan Young - Be Prepared (Cover)Off-topic, but Disney remake apparently won't have this song??
Moana - We Know The Way (Opetaia Foa'i)Sailing through part of the night, using the stars, but we know the way to the island we seek. I think.
Disturbed - The Sound of SilenceRoll for encounter. Done ...why the silence? What did we roll??
The Killers - I've Got Soul But I'm Not A SoldierTo concentrate our night light, we put it in Kel's boot. You know: sole!
The Who - Baba O'RileyWe reached Bywater. This is the song two are currently listening to.
The Who - Baba O'RileyWe reached Bywater. This is the song two are currently listening to.
Cage The Elephant - Ain't No Rest For The WickedTMO spots a rabbit hole. What songs will he find with weird videos?
John Williams - Star Wars (Tribute Song)Indigo and dockmaster talk about that time Indigo stopped a troll invasion.
Randy Newman - Short PeopleIndigo, Kenna, Penelope, Kel, Marisu, and Jennevive go into a Hin town.
West Side Story - I Feel PrettyThe Hin hostess and Kel talk about how pretty elves are.
Hercules - Zero To HeroThe heroism of Indigo is discussed at dinner in Bywater.
Shania Twain - No One Needs To KnowTheir halfling hostess would love to keep show Kel around town.
Peter Hollens - Hobbit Drinking MedleyWhat else do you do at a halfling bar?
Minecraft - Diggy Diggy HoleTMO fell down the (Youtube) rabbit hole. These are halflings, not dwarves.
Ella Eyre - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes OffPriestess Meadow would really like to help keep Kel warm tonight. He, uh, is less enthused.
Sean Paul - Temperature"Well woman the way the time cold I wanna be keepin' you warm / I got the right temperature to shelter you from the storm."
Dan Bull - Civilization Epic Rap"This one is... not catchy, but (imho) very impactful." - TMO and the (Youtube) rabbit hole
Queen - Hammer to FallMorning arrives, Indigo and Penelope see the knarr, and something went bump in the night.
Mark O' Connor (and Others) - Devil Comes Back to GeorgiaA lamprey is stuck to the boat. Ready to rumble? Also the discover of this unknown follow-up song.
Session: 20180302
My Jolly Sailor Bold [Mermaid Song] - Pirates of the CaribbeanYes, the siren song returned because, well, sirens, but here's a new one to add to the list!
Seal - Kiss From A RoseOh look! There goes some seals!
Session: 20180309
Wicked - Defying GravityHoffman seems to like flying more than swimming; "As someone told me lately, everyone deserves a chance to FLY and if I’m flying solo at least I'm flying free" - BOB
The Little Mermaid - Kiss the GirlKel and Shi make up, and just like the song, ends short of kissing.
Session: 20180316
Counting Crows - Big Yellow TaxiTo tell Tiberius now or later about his vampire mother and her plan?
Murray Head (Chess) - One Night In BangkokTalking about that time Penelope stabbed Indigo in the foot. He didn't seem too upset by it, though. Maybe she just wanted him to get new boots?
Murray Head (Chess) - The Deal (No Deal)Oh, you know, current events, earlier song, and all that. Not related to conversation in-game.
Undefined - The Little Light of MineKel has a new insta-flashlight bone scroll case!
Gilbert and Sullivan - I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-GeneralIt's Teb! And this is likely how he speaks.
Invader Zim - The Doom SongThe majority of the crew has food poisoning. And it's nighttime.
Session: 20180316
Tesla - SignsThe Queen is press ganging ships and no one recognizes Admiral Indigo.
Village People - In The NavyThe ships are for the navy. Indigo is already in the navy.
Seal - Kiss From A RoseIndigo is given a scroll with a royal seal on it. No roses to be found anywhere.
Dumbo - When I See An Elephant FlyDoes flying make a mage good? Can any mage fly?
Fugees - Killing Me SoftlyHugh grumbles something about burning [the mage] down softly.
Barton Hollow - The Civil WarsMiranda is fearful she'll have to chose between her Goddess and Hoffman.
The Byrds - My Back Pages"Look at me, I must look so .. much older than I was," - Miranda
Queen - Who Wants To Live Forever"Besides, who wants to live forever?" - Shi'Nynze
The Tenors - Who Wants To Live Forever ft. Lindsey StirlingAlternative choice for the above song.
Rod Stewart - Forever YoungMiranda wants to be for, forever young, forever young.
Alphaville - Forever YoungWait, how many songs titled Forever Young are there?
Styx - Come Sail Away"And we start to sail away," - BOB
Chicago - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?What watch is it and where did everyone go?? Far from the shore, is where.
LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You OutIlero did not like being attacked by a griffon and knocked it out, but lightning doesn't strike twice.
Tool - Swamp SongNot yet wading knee deep, but we've reach the swamp and we're going in.
Session: 20180330
Welcome Back Kotter - Theme SongkLoOge kicks Lisa off, but she returns. At least, I'm going to blame kLoOge.
Frozen - Fixer UpperThere is a castle a giant wants with a kinda slight, maybe significant tilt. Just a fixer upper!
Castle in the Sky - ThemeThe castle of interest is one that floats in the sky. A castle in the sky.
The Beatles - Lucy in the Sky With DiamondsCastle in a sky, a hill maybe with diamonds. Who knows?
Pirates of Penzance - It Really Doesn't MatterOtter puns leading to TMO's "It really doesn't otter,".
Shawn Wasabi - Otter Pop (ft. Hollis)An actual otter song with millions of views. What did I watch?
PIKOTARO - PPAP (Pen Pineapple Apple Pen)"You want meaningless songs, so meaningless they actually subtract meaning from anything around them?" - TMO
Star Wars (Parody) - The Last Jedi / You're WelcomeSometimes we get distracted by songs having nothing to do with what's going on in-game. Only sometimes.
Session: 20180406
Nickel Creek - Tomorrow is a Long TimeLeaving the inn, heading into the swamp, declaring love. Is everyone ready?
John Mellencamp - Crumblin' DownThere's a shambling mound up ahead. Pass it on! Scrambling crowns? Rambling brown? Flaming clown!
The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Wrap It UpThey found a sticky, adhesive arrow. Maybe wrap it up in cloth?
Lionel Richie - Stuck On YouI did mention the arrow wouldn't come off without help, right?
Session: 20180413
Jim Croce - Bad Bad Leroy BrownKel wants to call Tiberius by the nickname Ty, but Tiberius prefers his full name. Or Lord. Or Sir. They're friends now so not oaf, either.
Jim Croce - You Don't Mess Around With JimBut really, no one calls him Tie. Er, Ty?
Jim Croce - I Got A NameMore Jim Croce, more reference to Tiberius having a full name. Kel does, too, but everyone prefers Kel so there's that.
Dan Lyons - Chicka Chicka Boom BoomChicka chicka boom boom, lightning storm! ...Is this our doom?
Sting - After The Rain Has FallenYes the storm has ended, and yes we're moving on.
Alison Krauss & Union Station - The Lucky OneToybin likes Ilero! Or at least talks about him. Lucky you!
Natasha Bedingfield - UnwrittenIlero is still caught up in his still unwritten Suomi legendary hero story fate.
Avicii - Wake Me UpSong for Ilero and Indigo as they talk about the kind of stories Suomi heros star in.
Hercules - Zero to HeroThe stories sound Greek, not Finnish, but at least they're not the Disney version.
Unknown - Badger Badger BadgerKel climbs a tree and spots the sun! Wait, no. Maybe it's a snake?
Session: 20180420
Mr. Sun, Mr. Sun, Mr. Golden SunFeeling the effects of the Mist already
Nickel Creek - Short PeopleKlooge does not like short people with low initiative
Dean Martin - That's AmoreThis is no moon, but that's all we got
Edwin Starr - WarHave we all forgotten we are walking into a war

Official End

Bonus Clip

Session: 20180420
Die Hard - Welcome to the PartyYou thought the Swamps were fun, now your in The Mist