Unfortunately I am having some problems with the SQL-database that carries the information for Mystery Lyrics. You may already have noticed that certain features, e.g. The Email Forms (for signing up to play Mystery Lyrics) arent working any more.
As Wordpress develops as a CMS, the system requirements also change. Up till now we have been OK on a SQL4 database, but in view of the problems with the site, and looking forward to the future, it is now time to update to SQL5. Unfortunately it isnt as easy as it sounds, this process is going to take a few days at least - a process you as reader wont notice. The website will “work” as usual up to the date when I change over to the new database.
However it does give us an opportunity to look at things, and make any changes to the look and feel, the features, or the content of the website. I will be pruning some of the older posts that are no longer interesting, but I may be also looking into introducing new features.
So the first question to you is: [poll=28]
Likewise, if there are any features that you would like me to include on the new site (anything, use your imagination) just write them down as a comment, and I will see what I can do…
See you soon on the new Mystery Lyrics Website!
As most of you will now know, Mystery Lyrics player Rhoda sadly passed away a few days ago. It seems that she had undergone an operation for uteral cancer, and died from complications arising from the operation.
Included in this post are two tributes to Rhoda, from people that knew her well. If you would like to add your tributes and memories of Rhoda, please feel free to do so by adding them as a comment at the foot of this page. It would also be very nice if people with photos of Rhoda forwarded them to me.
Rest in Peace Rhoda!
“I first met Rhodat on line in a trivia room back in 2007. It wasn’t long after that Rho helped set up the very first luncheon in New Jersey with many of the room triviots from all over New York, New Jersey Connecticut and even Pennsylvania to meet in person. I was very nervous about the meeting and online being on line the horror stories you hear and not personally knowing anyone and not relishing the thought of my driving two hours down to New Jersey in all the traffic they gladly agreed to let me bring my daughter along to put my mind at ease.
Meeting Rho the first time and every other time was wonderful, She was sincere, warm, funny, spunky, generous, feisty full of laughter and a very special person. She just had a way of always making you feel so welcome. Besides mostly contact by emails all these years, I had the honor and pleasure of spending a few luncheons and parties with her over the years. Even though she didn’t always agree with me and we couldn’t get together often I’m proud to say she was my friend and I loved her dearly and know she felt the same. She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. Her death is such a loss for us all.”
Cheryl (Aquara1997)
OK, so no-one knew that the last “Name That Tune” was Joss Stone singing “Right To Be Wrong”. It was certainly a hit this side of the Atlantic, but maybe never crossed the great Duckpond, I dont know. Its always a little difficult to know which songs were hits in the USA when living in a different continent. Ah well…
photo credit: gojumeister
Todays song is another I’m not too sure of… over here it was a massive hit a few year ago, but on your side? Give it a try 
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A Word About totaloldies: In the aftermath of the hi5 disaster, I forgot that maybe some of you are maybe a little reticent about joining another community. Total Oldies however is run be me, and is limited to people all with the same interest. Why not give it a try at www.totaloldies.ning.com ?
A few statistics: We are at present 30 members (welcome Sharon!), there are 70 photos and 12 videos and we are growing all the time. Sounds good? We are ready to welcome you
Oh, isn’t it greaaattttt!!!! Fooled you all, well almost…. Most of the players that answered the last “Name That Tune” thought that I was looking for Randy Meisner “Never Been In Love”, some thought that the mystery artist was Randy Crawford. The only 2 (TWO!!) players that got the answer right were: (big round of applause) Spnnrn and Trish and Todd (who count as one person).
The answer was: Randy Edelman - Uptown Uptempo Woman, a great song indeed!!
Todays offering may be a little easier…
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A Word About totaloldies: In the aftermath of the hi5 disaster, I forgot that maybe some of you are maybe a little reticent about joining another community. Total Oldies however is run be me, and is limited to people all with the same interest. Why not give it a try at www.totaloldies.ning.com ?
A few statistics: We are at present 30 members (welcome Sharon!), there are 70 photos and 12 videos and we are growing all the time. Sounds good? We are ready to welcome you
Congrats to the following players, who knew that the last “Name That Tune” was The Hollies - Long Tall Woman in a Black Dress:
- Debi, Clete6, Trish and Todd, Tink, Mike (mscho), Lynda, rettaric, Dan, Spudpar, TOM L, Spnnrn, Mike (daddyo), renfield, Paul Stetler, KicktheKann
Well done to you all!!! I fear todays tune will not be quite so easy….
But staying in the 60s for a moment… on the sidebar to your right (you need to scroll down a little) is this weeks poll. Which of these songs from the sixties are your favorites?
Todays offering: If I had met the girl I associate with this song a week or so earlier, then maybe I wouldnt have left home and gone to Germany all those years ago…. and where would I be now? lol
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A Word About totaloldies: In the aftermath of the hi5 disaster, I forgot that maybe some of you are maybe a little reticent about joining another community. Total Oldies however is run be me, and is limited to people all with the same interest. Why not give it a try at www.totaloldies.ning.com ?
A few statistics: We are at present 29 members, there are 70 photos and 12 videos and we are growing all the time. Sounds good? We are ready to welcome you
Well, quite a few of you cottoned onto the fact that the last tune was Rickie Lee Jones’ “Chuck E’s in Love“. Congrats to the following players, who delivered the goods: Spnnrn, Mike (daddyo), rettaric, Trish & Todd, Alan Novich, Clete6, Tink, Paul S., Lynda, Renfield, Spudpar, Kann, TomL, Ladylion, Mike (mscho), Dan.
I’ll go to any lengths to get you to join Total-Oldies - you can view the latest standings here .. but you may have to sign up for Total-Oldies and the Name That Tune group in the process (bad bad Dave…)
Apart from that, I’m feeling benevolent today, so here’s another easy one…
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