fiddler898
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 6:43:18 PM
So what Christmas carol features prominently right after the drum solo in "Inna Gadda da Vida?". First right answer gets fiver; if first right answer includes translation of title gets a fiver plus.
BuckyB93
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 7:40:49 PM
(In my best Horshack impression)

Ooooo ohhh, I know! I don't want to ruin the surprise but I'll write it in code. (I require no winnings since I won't actually answer the question which was posted)

"Take a nap you funny asshats" (keyboard solo) for the Christmas Carol answer

For the song title...a drunken translation of where the Tree of Life was planted although some stories on this differ.

itsawaldo
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 7:42:56 PM
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen")
Bombdawgy
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 7:49:04 PM
Found a video of "In A Gadda A Holy Vida" on youtube... The translation would be wrong or at least its a trick question but everyone believes its suppose to translate as "In The Garden of Eden". If I had to guess at a Christmas Carol I would say "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen".
andytv
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 8:21:27 PM
doesn't sound like much of anything.....maybe "Joy To The World""....I guess here and there.
fiddler898
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 8:47:45 PM
Combining all the answers so far almost gets to all the answer, but "Take a nap you funny ass hats" is so far winning on pure creativity!

Still, I'll wait till tomorrow to see if anyone nails it. And if you can't tell already, perfection is secondary to sending out a handful of cigars. Unless Bucky wins, in which case I'll hand them over this Saturday...

And finally, any of you Masshats listening to Branford Marsalis right now on 'GBH (before Congress kills it, that is)?

BuckyB93
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 9:22:42 PM
I'm out of the running for this contest.

If deemed that I get anything, I will not take nor accept any winnings. I'm not in it for winnings, just the fun. Anything that comes my way at the NERF on Saturday will be plopped on the table for anyone and everyone to pick from at the NERF (caveat: if ordered by the giver I won't re-gift, donate, share, pass on or dishonor the wishes of anyone). What I bring to share, will not come home with me.

I run an open policy: open humi, open baggies, open traveldor, open home, open refrigerator..... If I got it and can give it, and you want it... dig in... make yourself at home.

fiddler898
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 9:26:14 PM
That's one of the things I admire about you. Look forward to herfing together Saturday. Don't worry, I won't foist well-earned winnings on you!

Alan

BuckyB93
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 11:38:50 PM
I'll be coming to the NERF via Mother-in-laws house in Worcester. Me and the dog (man's best friend... and I have the best dog in the world... but I digress) are house sitting this past week through the weekend. The snow bird (MIL) and wife and kids are are down south in Orlando.

I have a mini coolerdor to keep me company. It's stuffed with bread and butter smokes... (General Cigar stuff, standard C-Bid stuff...). Whatever I bring is not coming back with me. The cigars are only allowed a one way trip.

Looking forward to Sat.

It's a $20 cab ride or if need be I'll walk there if I have to. No matter, it's all worth it to smoke with some good BOTL

MACS
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 12:11:28 AM
The organ music resembles "God rest ye, merry gentlemen", but it's not the actual carol. *shrug*

As far as the song title, Doug Ingle was wasted when he sang it and "In the garden of Eden" came out slurred and it stuck.

I have the CD and the liner notes, which is how I knew the second part.

Give any winnings to itsawaldo because he came up with the original question's answer, which I didn't know (until I googled it).

fiddler898
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 6:37:57 AM
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen it is... and from an interview many, many years ago, the band offered the translation, "in the Garden of Life, or Anything You Want it to Mean". As MACS has taken on the role of arbiter, the award goes to itsawaldo!

PM me your snailer, i.a.w, and I'll send your sticks on Monday.

rfenst
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7:54:26 AM

I run an open policy: open humi, open baggies, open traveldor, open home, open refrigerator..... If I got it and can give it, and you want it... dig in... make yourself at home.

BuckyB93 wrote:

Open bank account too?

BuckyB93
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 8:23:15 AM

Open bank account too?

rfenst wrote:

Sure, not much there other than dust bunnies but feel free to dig in.

itsawaldo
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7:36:55 PM
When i read the question something rang a little bell in this old hemp foggy brain. I called a friend from those days-we still talk-as I recalled something about this, just couldnt remember the tune.

He emailed me the answer, so it seems I should split with him.

Later I googled and I did see the "life" reference as well as some mention of We Three Kings? But I dont know that hymn/carol.

Great quiz, glad I have low friends in high places to help me along!

Enjoy the herf!