tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post3220471863876329371..comments2024-03-16T10:04:07.161-04:00Comments on oonaballoona™ | by marcy harriell: i feel a song comin onmarcy harriell | oonaballoonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-19087354128998705532014-01-05T18:11:48.139-05:002014-01-05T18:11:48.139-05:00My mum once got a busload of people to sing 'A...My mum once got a busload of people to sing 'Always look on the bright side of life' from the film 'Life of Brian' - can't remember what calamity on the bus triggered the outburst though! traffic jam possibly? Not sure it was a particularly harmonious rendition either! and probably way too British for New Yorkers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-44038316581775621902013-12-11T06:40:10.022-05:002013-12-11T06:40:10.022-05:00Hello! Growing up my parents listened to oldies (5...Hello! Growing up my parents listened to oldies (50s-70s) and so I have a fondness for that music. It's my musical comfort food. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-35001724562300890492013-12-10T17:19:39.594-05:002013-12-10T17:19:39.594-05:00one hundred percent believable.one hundred percent believable.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-15594269108741234762013-12-10T17:19:12.054-05:002013-12-10T17:19:12.054-05:00dude. new york would stand in awe.dude. new york would stand in awe.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-80177721390675071012013-12-10T17:18:45.270-05:002013-12-10T17:18:45.270-05:00aaaah i felt bad for their second try, i'm gla...aaaah i felt bad for their second try, i'm glad they got a cheer!!marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-44634917463608612102013-12-10T17:18:08.789-05:002013-12-10T17:18:08.789-05:00what a great comment to break the silence on!!! i&...what a great comment to break the silence on!!! i'm loving these singing stories. and bohemian rhapsody--no one can deny it. it started a car of 4 of us wailing on the first note, i can only imagine public transportation.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-61072418827460502422013-12-10T10:48:25.405-05:002013-12-10T10:48:25.405-05:00TOTALLY amazing!!! i love it!!TOTALLY amazing!!! i love it!!marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-14098066392348799712013-12-10T10:47:55.218-05:002013-12-10T10:47:55.218-05:00um, that totally made me smile cry.um, that totally made me smile cry.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-48454427706370563582013-12-10T10:44:50.438-05:002013-12-10T10:44:50.438-05:00what part did the conductor play? i'm picturin...what part did the conductor play? i'm picturing him as mother superior.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-18979601480339829832013-12-10T10:43:52.373-05:002013-12-10T10:43:52.373-05:00that's gorgeous.that's gorgeous.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-20877178076420842122013-12-10T10:43:29.916-05:002013-12-10T10:43:29.916-05:00IF THE TWO OF THEM HAD BROKEN OUT INTO THAT GOOD L...IF THE TWO OF THEM HAD BROKEN OUT INTO THAT GOOD LORD THE VIRAL OPPORTUNITY. THE VIRAL OPPORTUNITY!!!!!marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-14168843576913614702013-12-10T10:42:14.566-05:002013-12-10T10:42:14.566-05:00oooh but you could totally use the poles for glori...oooh but you could totally use the poles for gloria.....marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-50586387707613678362013-12-10T10:41:55.245-05:002013-12-10T10:41:55.245-05:00okay you guys are kind of on my list for putting r...okay you guys are kind of on my list for putting rick astley in my head. that oversized suit. that oversized voice.marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-26715216858341934262013-12-10T10:40:22.515-05:002013-12-10T10:40:22.515-05:00aaaah especially the ohgottaooonanananananananaaaa...aaaah especially the ohgottaooonanananananananaaaaa trya little TENderness part, that would be killer!marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-31552156389805397252013-12-10T10:39:40.548-05:002013-12-10T10:39:40.548-05:00well hello amy!
i lip synched "come see ab...well hello amy! <br /><br />i lip synched "come see about me", so we are simpatico :)marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-17575103358978111242013-12-09T17:10:07.651-05:002013-12-09T17:10:07.651-05:00It's the most awesomemest thing in the world. ...It's the most awesomemest thing in the world. I am most certainly doing it again this january/feb whenever it is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409500469624535073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-37308512353584423372013-12-09T17:09:23.899-05:002013-12-09T17:09:23.899-05:00The closest thing I ever came to hearing people si...The closest thing I ever came to hearing people sing in harmony was (and i forgot the song of course) while waiting for the G.. this man with the most amazing voice ever, as most that I have encountered on the G, had a few people singing the song with him.<br /><br />ugh I wish I could remember... but this past weekend, again an angel of a voice was singing and playing guitar to Michael Jackson, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409500469624535073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-53161906806218959862013-12-09T12:52:29.128-05:002013-12-09T12:52:29.128-05:00I third this one!!! YES!! Especially if everyone d...I third this one!!! YES!! Especially if everyone did their best Rick Astley voice... oh you know you the one! <br /><br />But I'd also probably piss my pants in happiness if an entire train broke out into "Gloria" but I've been on a bit of a Flashdance kick that could be effecting my decision making on that one!sallie oleta barbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184217699471081340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-13890079293764277242013-12-09T10:34:58.089-05:002013-12-09T10:34:58.089-05:00Oh, I'd try and get people singing anything by...Oh, I'd try and get people singing anything by Queen! Bohemian Rhapsody. Somebody to Love. The aforementioned Fat Bottom Girls... Queen just rocks so hard. Perfect for subway singin'!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12181928494578487821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-15064793408466142852013-12-09T10:28:07.250-05:002013-12-09T10:28:07.250-05:00Man, people are starting to feel as anonymously en...Man, people are starting to feel as anonymously entitled to pick on each other in the train as they are on the interwebs now, aren't they? I think the appropriate song response to that conversation would be: "Fat bottom girls you make the rockin' world go round!"Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12181928494578487821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-7669759420736973552013-12-09T09:59:57.609-05:002013-12-09T09:59:57.609-05:00If you started singing on the subway I would join ...If you started singing on the subway I would join in! It makes me think of Improv Everywhere. I'm always hoping I end up somewhere where they start something. I just got their email about the pantsless subway ride and it is on my bucket list, so I'm hoping I can make it. Of course, with me-made underwear!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204598010453409678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-39308542248803154482013-12-09T07:47:20.863-05:002013-12-09T07:47:20.863-05:00I was in a theater production once where we had a ...I was in a theater production once where we had a little piece of "Ode to Joy" as background music. One night after rehersal, the whole crew was standing in the subway station waiting for the train and I don't know who started it, but after a couple of lines we were all singing the first verse at the top of our voices. After we finished, the station manager came over the speakers Alessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16605755512224178329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-88200128235187134162013-12-09T05:46:54.687-05:002013-12-09T05:46:54.687-05:00This. I would totally join in for this one, the 8...This. I would totally join in for this one, the 80's girl in me just could not resist :)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-52150006294254571632013-12-08T09:54:17.409-05:002013-12-08T09:54:17.409-05:00can anyone resist "the Lion Sleeps Tonight&qu...can anyone resist "the Lion Sleeps Tonight" ?SewTypicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476849223678980036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-55811102639819764332013-12-07T21:10:54.796-05:002013-12-07T21:10:54.796-05:00This train is bound for glory, this train is bound...This train is bound for glory, this train is bound for glory, this train is bound for glory, children get on board. Then we'd have to do the second verse for grouchy NYers: No more weepin and a'wailin, no more weepin and a'wailin, no more weepin and a'wailin, children get on board.<br /><br />Second place would be Paul Simon's "Cecilia" because it is such a hit for Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570001801725694078noreply@blogger.com