June 2, 2009
Three days ago I was doing a crossword puzzle and I totally blanked on the old name for New York.
This afternoon I took a nap. When I woke up this song was stuck in my head.
They Might Be Giants-Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
“Even old New York was once New Amsterdam Why they changed it I can’t say. People just liked it better that way.”
Again, thank you They Might Be Giants. You guys are awesome.
Posted by Goon Squad Sarah @ 5:16 pm • Music
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June 2nd, 2009 at 6:43 pm, jodifur Says:
my husband hates them. He hates all fun music.
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:45 pm, Molly Says:
Why did Constantinople get the works? It’s nobody’s business but the Turks.
Thanks. I’m gonna have that song stuck in my head for-freakin’-ever.
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:42 pm, JZMom Says:
I totally love TMBG. I went to the same high school as them, but a few years after they graduated. Sigh – I only got to hang with the *echo* of John and John.
When people start going down a tangent at work, I start singing “Don’t don’t don’t let’s start. It is the worst part.” It’s annoying enough that meeting now stay incredibly focused to avoid me breaking out in random song.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:07 pm, Kate Says:
I like this video version better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv-KcF3Rkv8
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:33 pm, mayberry Says:
TMBG rules. They are even sponsoring little league teams: http://familyfitness.about.com/b/2009/05/22/play-ball-play-music.htm.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 pm, Momo Fali Says:
You know, I’ve been blanking on my lottery numbers. Do you think you could take another nap and let me know what I should play? Thanks in advance!
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 pm, roger Says:
And if you ever have to give an impromptu speech on James K. Polk, our 11th President, you’ll be totally set.
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:35 am, lumpyheadsmom Says:
New Amsterdam always makes me think of the beer company. Mmmm, beer. Now I’m thirsty.
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:48 am, Lisse Says:
What a strange thing to write a song about. Fun video though. Imagine what it took to put that together!
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:21 am, Jenn Says:
I heart them.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 pm, MA Smith Says:
I’d tell you why New York is no longer New Amsterdam, but I like their reason better than reality.
Plus, I’d hate to be a kill-joy.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:39 pm, Jenni Says:
if it weren’t for their childrens music, my ears would be bleeding.
June 3rd, 2009 at 3:03 pm, Mrs Chaos Says:
I find it funny that I only ready the inquiry and the song was already in my head.
Of course, now it’s stuck there.
Ah well…could be worse.
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:11 pm, susan (trout towers) Says:
I am always torn between going to TMBG or my Magic 8 Ball for answers.
June 4th, 2009 at 12:41 pm, Jennifer Says:
I get “Birdhouse in Your Soul” stuck in my head at least once a month. They Might Be Giants just makes me so happy…
June 4th, 2009 at 1:11 pm, Musings of a Housewife Says:
I love, love, LOVE They Must Be Giants. That’s hilarious.
June 6th, 2009 at 10:36 am, Shannanb aka Mommy Bits Says:
I can’t believe you wrote about TMBG. I was flipping through channels Thursday night and caught a few minutes of a Lawerence Welk type show featuring a barbershop quartet and they were singing THIS very song.
It hurt me.