The Date Night Playlist

In order to reconnect on an emotional level -- or at least fight in public -- the Forever Fiancee and I are going on a date tonight. Should be interesting, in that we haven't had a date since I proposed to her 5 years ago in front of the Ape House at the National Zoo. I'm excited to spend time with her. I'm also excited that our date will consist of drinks, dinner and a viewing of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Not that the movie matters. Not at all. We could be seeing Made of Honor, and I wouldn't care. (Too much?)

Anyway, to send us off, here's The Date Night Playlist:

10) Got to Give It Up -- Marvin Gaye

Sorry, got carried away there...

9) Going Out Tonight -- Mary Chapin Carpenter
8) Date With the Night -- the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
7) Kissing a Fool -- George Michael
6) Let's Talk About Me -- the Alan Parsons Project
5) You're Not Drinking Enough -- Alan Jackson
4) We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off -- Jermaine Stewart
3) Slow Dancing -- Johnny Rivers
2) Lights Out -- Peter Wolf
1) The Hover (DOTSB Remix) -- Sean Daly

Comments

[Al]

I know I'll get mocked by someone, but oh well......

If you're feeling lucky....

"Panama" from the Mighty VH

or

If you're crashing and burning...

"Why Can't This Be Love?"
from the Sappy Van Hagar

[Marissa]

Ah, so glad you are getting some couple time. FF has had to share you way too much lately. Remember Sean, "Treat Her Like a Lady" ~ The Temptations

I'm sure there's some sort of symbolism for you proposing in front of the ape house.
With that in mind, "Jungle Love" ~ The Time

And once the 'hover' and 'dotsb' are performed, perhaps you can serenade FF with "After the Lovin'" ~ Englebert Humperdinck

and FF, I'm assuming there's a reason you stick with that knucklehead. Perhaps it's this "(you make me me feel like ) A Natural Woman" ~ Aretha Franklin

[Starfish]

SD sounds like its gonna be a great night! FF deserves it since she put up with an entire season of you blogging about american idol! ha. I think you forgot one by marvin gaye on there- "lets get it on" cmon, its a traditional date night song..

[Jeff in Cuba]

SD,

Is the DOTSB Remix the version with the creepy Vincent Price voice-over?

"...for no mere mortal can resist the evil of the Hover! Bwah Hah Hah Hah Hah!"

[Bassnote]

I'm going out with the family to see Indiana Jones tonight too. My excuse is that it's my birthday.

Steppin' Out - Joe Jackson
Is She Really Going Out With Him? - Joe Jackson
And We Danced - The Hooters
Movies - Alien Ant Farm
Friday Night Date - The Furies
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
The Night Ain't Over - The Outfield
Alone With You - The Outfield
Out Out - Peter Gabriel
A Night On the Town - Bruce Hornsby & The Range
The Night Is Still Young - Billy Joel
Night Moves - Bob Seger
She Loves the Jerk - John Hiatt (sorry, couldn't resist)
Have a Good Time - Paul Simon
Let The Good Times Roll - The Cars

[Sean Daly]

Wow, you guys are fired up today.

Wanna come along tonight?

First round's on Bassnote!

[Marissa]

No one can set a romantic tone quite the way Bryan Ferry does. This one deserve audio.

http://www.imeem.com/groups/2QDwX_v-/music/sUXX7mBw/bryan_ferry_3_make_you_feel_my_love/

[Marissa]

Uh, Sean? I'm thinking such an impulsive invite might lead to you making like lonely-guy on the couch. You better stick with the plan for one on one.

[Bassnote]

I'll have the kids in tow, so no drinking for me.

[Sherrie]

Hey, I'm taking the family out to a movie tonight as well, to celebrate my son's last day of school today. (He goes to private school and gets out a good 10 days before the rest of the area.) The little bugger made all A's for the whole year, so he gets the dinner and a movie treatment, for sure! We're still trying to decide if we're doing Indy or Prince Caspian though...
Good luck on your big date night with the FF!

[Guy]

Girls, Girls, Girls - Motley Cure

But only on the extremely remote chance that you wind up hanging with the boys from the 'hood at a certain late-night establishment after the FF hits the sack.

[Guy]

That would be Motley Crue, of course.

[Sean Daly]

I've cleaned up my act, Guy. Ship-shape, straight and narrow.

Heck, I even bailed on neighborhood poker last night.

I'm a new man, keeping temptation at bay. Work, family, country.

Yep, that's me.

(Of course, one delicious sip of Red Bull & Vodka, and I'll be knee-deep in strippers and blow. Wahooooooo!)

[scooterbucs]

Just make sure you use protection when you're acting like "Animals" - Nickelback. Trust me when I say you're not ready for Kid Tre'.

[Brad]

You skipped a poker game? Wow. That's love.

Here are some tracks for you, my friend:

Stay By Me - Annie Lennox
The First, My Last, My Everything - Barry White
I Want You To Want Me - Cheap Trick
Your Song - Elton John
You Belong To Me - Patsy Cline
At My Most Beautiful - R.E.M.

and the powerhouses:

All I Want Is You - U2
Annie's Song - John Denver

Laugh if you want about Mr. Denver but I'm telling you, that is some potent songwriting.

[Forever Fiancee]

Good Lord, Sean Daly, is nothing sacred? We can’t even go out on a date without it becoming public domain.

Therefore, my addition to the list is “Let’s Give 'Em Something to Talk About” – Bonnie Raitt

And, for the record, if anyone is planning on getting engaged anytime soon, I highly recommend the Primate House at the National Zoo. There’s something really romantic
about watching animals eat their own poo while your beloved gives you a token of his eternal love and affection.

“Keep Your Hands to Yourself” – Georgia Satellites

[Bassnote]

Thanks FF, that one made me laugh out loud!

[Monkey at the National Zoo]

Mr. Daly,

In the future, please conduct your ham-handed public displays elsewhere...

...I'm trying to enjoy my poo.

[Sean Daly]

"Keep Your Hands to Yourself"???

That's it, woman, I'm busting out all my moves on you.

The Dance of the Seven Buttons, the Hover, maybe even the patented Cowboy, the latter of which I haven't attempted since the late '90s. You really need to be limber for the "both guns blazin'" portion of the seduction. But I'll bring it. Oh, I will bring it.

[Monkey at the National Zoo]

"Both guns blazin"?

So much for enjoying my poo...

[Marissa]

I yelled, "Don't look Ethel!" It was too late.

If the "Cowboy" involves assless chaps, or your tennis ball huggin' Magnum shorty shorts, I beg of you not to report back to the masses.

[Forever Fiancee]

I can see someone is just a little hyper! Have we already hit the Red Bull and Vodka?

"I Drink Alone" - George Thorogood

[Jeff in Cuba]

It looks like I'll also be taking the family to the movies tonight after tee-ball.

"Horton Hears A Who"

There may be those who point out that it's not quite the same gesture that SD, 'Note and Sherrie are making, but it's not my fault our movies are free!

[Forever Fiancee]

And in honor of Indy's signature fedora......

"You Can Leave Your Hat On" - Joe Cocker

[Marissa]

Oh FF! THAT is a fantastic tune. I prefer the Tom Jones version, but either way it's great. It always makes me think of Mickey Rourke when he was hot in 9 1/2. I know his character is twisted, but reeeoowwrrrrr.

[Forever Fiancee]

I gotta be honest, Marissa. I'm all for the bad boy (hence my choice of fiance), but Mickey Rourke really freaks me out in that movie. He's a little creepy.

[Jeff in Cuba]

SD a "Bad Boy"?

C'mon FF, we all adore your paramour, but I think just about everyone can see through his posturing and posing.

Sean is a "Bad Boy" in the same way the Olive Garden is an Italian restaurant.

[Brad]

Jeff,

Now *that* is an apt metaphor.

[MaiSitter]

FF~ I think as punishment you should see Maid of Honor :) Or better yet, you and I will go to a movie and SD can watch Lu and Sumo!

[Marissa]

Yeah, I know Rourke is totally creepy in 9 1/2 weeks. Yet, in the strip tease and food scene I forget he's warped and eerily controlling by the end of the flick.