
Major Tom
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04/23/20 • 46 min
Hosts Ben Mowbray and Dianne Gallagher discuss Major Tom, the iconic astronaut character created by David Bowie. We track his lifespan parallel to Bowie's career and where he has shown up in other songs by various artists. We also throw down some solid name dropping. 4, 3, 2, 1...
Dressed Up Like a Douche Misheard lyric from Michelle Soto
”Gonna take my horse to the hotel room” instead of “Gonna take my horse to the Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X
AND... from Anonymous
"Gonna have to face it you're a dick in a glove" instead of "addicted to love" by Robert Palmer
Guilty Pleasure Songs
Ben: Holding Back the Years by Simply Red
Dianne: Escape (Pina Coloda Song) by Rupert Holmes
Special THANK YOU to our buddy Chuck Savage for the guitar bumpers. Hoping to have more input from Chuck in the future!
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For $5 a month Patreon members will receive early access to all episodes, RTCB swag AND they will have the opportunity to VOTE on future songs of the week!
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Hosts Ben Mowbray and Dianne Gallagher discuss Major Tom, the iconic astronaut character created by David Bowie. We track his lifespan parallel to Bowie's career and where he has shown up in other songs by various artists. We also throw down some solid name dropping. 4, 3, 2, 1...
Dressed Up Like a Douche Misheard lyric from Michelle Soto
”Gonna take my horse to the hotel room” instead of “Gonna take my horse to the Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X
AND... from Anonymous
"Gonna have to face it you're a dick in a glove" instead of "addicted to love" by Robert Palmer
Guilty Pleasure Songs
Ben: Holding Back the Years by Simply Red
Dianne: Escape (Pina Coloda Song) by Rupert Holmes
Special THANK YOU to our buddy Chuck Savage for the guitar bumpers. Hoping to have more input from Chuck in the future!
**********
We have a Patreon Page!
https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar
If you would like to help support Rock the Cash Bar (especially during this quarantine) we have some fun perks!
For $5 a month Patreon members will receive early access to all episodes, RTCB swag AND they will have the opportunity to VOTE on future songs of the week!
PLEASE rate and leave us a review! It really helps!! Thank you!
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Dressed Up Like a Douche Misheard lyric from Samantha Waltz
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If you would like to help support Rock the Cash Bar (especially during this quarantine) we have some fun perks!
For $5 a month Patreon members will receive early access to all episodes, RTCB swag AND they will have the opportunity to VOTE on future songs of the week!
PLEASE rate and leave us a review! It really helps!! Thank you!
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