You even did this one in one of my all time favorites. 
Okay. That makes me feel guilty enough to get it all to you. But is this what we’re waiting for?? I feel like I keep coming around here waiting for you to do something… but you say it’s on me, huh??
I have logs. All I need to do is tally and pass the info back. I’m gonna go start tallying.
You and your clever lyrics…
This song is something I listened to frequently the past several months, but with my lyrics in my head instead of the original lyrics.
Hopefully everyone understands what my meaning is here. But since context is everything, if you don’t know why, read through this thread first 
For the parents, and you will understand the spirit of what I am saying here.
This version fired me up in a way Randy Newman could have never imagined. As a matter of fact, this song was on my mp3 player for my test, lyrics in my head…
Short People
by Randy Newman Me!Diabetics got no reason
Diabetics got no reason
Diabetics got no reason
To runThey get messed up sugar
Whenever they run
They should sit and watch
Everyone else have funThey’d get way to tired
To do this test
They’d never finish
They’d would have to restWell, we don’t want no diabetics
Don’t want no diabetics
Don’t want no diabetics
In our test
The diabetic was much better
Than all you had
(A fool such as me)Don’t underestimate the toughness
Of any T1D
(It’s a wonderful world)
Diabetics got no stamina
Diabetics got no stamina
Diabetics got no stamina
To do this testThey got wimpy little legs
And they go so slow
If they run too much
Their sugar gets lowThey have CGM’s
That go beep, beep, beep
They have to check 'em
Whenever they sleep, sleep, sleepThey got messed up fingers
From all the pokes
Thinkin’ they can run, they’re just a jokeWell, we don’t want no diabetics
Don’t want no diabetics
Don’t want no diabetics
In this test
I missed the original post back in March. It was hilarious! But useful, too, at the same time, for @Nickyghaleb! 
Same with this one, the diabetic take on Short People!! Hilarious and Inspiring at the same time!
Not sure anyone ever does… understand what you’re saying, but we like you, kid. 
Juuuuust kidding. That’s great. 
To kick off the holiday season, I want to start with a special tribute to @T1Allison, who weathered not just one in-law filled Thanksgiving dinner, but two!!
Alli, I know you’ve never heard this song (which is a shame), but you need to play the video as you read through the lyrics!
And keep in mind, the live version is even better! 
Congrats on your weekend! Here’s to you!
I’ve Got My $5 Wine To Keep Me Warm
by Frank Sinatra Me!The holiday eatin’
Guests finally leavin’And I weathered the swarm
What do I care how much they may swarmGot my $5 wine to keep me warm
Can’t remember, a worse November
Watch those in-laws swarm
What do I care, in-laws swarmGot my $5 wine to keep me warm
Out with the decanter, out with the corkscrew
Who needs a corkscrew, it’s twist-top crap!My heart’s on fire, flame grows higher
I have weathered the swarmWhat do I care how much in-laws swarm
Got my $5 wine to keep me warm
[INSTRUMENTAL]
Heart’s on fire
Fire gets higher
'Cuz I weathered the swarm!What do I care how much in-laws swarm
I’ve got my $5 wine
I’ve got my $5 wine
I’ve got my $5 wine to keep me warm
Thank you! I made it!!
How did you know??? I got out my awesome cork remover contraption just to realize that it was a screw top!
Thanks for posting Eric… I haven’t thought of that song for a while. It’s the perfect accompaniment for the blizzard here in the heartland. My favorite version is by the Mills Brothers… YouTube
@T1Allison I know exactly what brand (?) you’re drinking 
it gives me the worst headaches though because it’s so sweet!! Hope you made it ok through the weekend !
I may regret my cheap taste tomorrow. I drank different cheap wine last night and I’m usually good for one night of poorly informed choices. Two nights in a row, not so much. Wish me luck!
Another song in the works…
Very nice! That’s a great version.
It’s funny how way back then, the same standards were done by so many people.
Dean Martin also has a version of the same song.
It is, isn’t it? Yesterday, my wife and I were listening to various versions of a Cy Coleman song written for Lucille Ball, “Hey look me over”. It’s a classic tune which also has been sung by many, including Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, etc.
To the person who was putting up Christmas lights today in the cold and sent me a txt message that triggered the Musical Tourette’s…are you doing that on purpose?!?
Cut it out! I got work to do!
I wish I had a “song-lyric-message block” app on my phone…
Okay, back to work.
Puttin’ Christmas Lights Outside
by Dean Martin Me!!I really can’t stay (puttin’ Christmas lights outside)
Been doing this all day (puttin’ Christmas lights outside)These lights are so cheap (on sale at the Dollar Tree)
But they look nice (my hands, now they’re just like ice)The snow is now starting to flurry (that’s why I’m in a hurry)
But I have another 10 strings to go (the fuse-box is really gonna blow!)So I’d really better scurry (really really in a hurry)
But maybe just a half a drink more (gonna end up on the floor)The neighbors might think (man it’s cold out here)
Girlie, your lights stink! (now I need another drink)I wish I knew how (I really don’t know)
To thaw out my hands (now they’re stuck down my pants)I ought to say, no, no, more lights (shoulda skipped the Dollar Tree fights)
At least I’m gonna say that I tried (what’s the sense of hurtin’ my pride?)I really can’t stay (gotta finish the lights)
Puttin’ Christmas lights outside
Dang you @LarissaW.
This is what you get for a random song reference. Your fault.
Here is Smack…no “SNACK That”, by Akon.
Snack That
by Akon Me!!Message, YouTube link, upfront
On purpose, you are shadyDang you for planting this in my head, little lady!
I feel BG creepin’, I can feel myself go low
Can’t drive 'cuz I’ll crash my Lamborghini GallardoMaybe go to my place and just eat up that HoHo
So full can’t possibly bend overLook back and watch me
Snack that, all on the floor
Snack that, give me some more
Snack that, my tummy’s sore
Snack that, oh-oh-oh-oh-ohSnack that, all on the floor
Snack that, give me some more
Snack that, my tummy’s sore
Snack that, oh-oh-oh-oh-ohBolus upfront, ready to chow now
Pull up to the kitchen table, fork is goin’ downT1D-vict’s got the whole thing packed now
So full my wardrobe barely fits now!Try to sit down and pants they cracked now (ooh)
Oh no, can’t see my butt nowI’m gonna call it when I put the Big Mac down
Money no problem, pocket full of that now!I feel BG creepin’, I can feel myself go low
Can’t drive 'cuz I’ll crash up my Lamborghini GallardoMaybe go to my place and just eat up that HoHo
So full can’t possibly bend overLook back and watch me
Snack that, all on the floor
Snack that, give me some more
Snack that, my tummy’s sore
Snack that, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Snack that, all on the floor
Snack that, give me some more
Snack that, my tummy’s sore
Snack that, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Hilarious!! Thank you for brightening my evening!
Margaritaville Coronaville
by Jimmy Buffett Me!!Nibblin’ on week-old bread
Hopin’ I don’t end up dead
All of my fingers covered with PurellWatchin’ CNN
On the TV screen
Seein’ our world all goin’ to hellWastin’ away again in this Coronaville
Searchin’ for my last insulin vial
Some people claim that there’s a virus to blame
But I know it’s not my faultDon’t know the reason
We’ll stay inside all season
Nothing to do but post on FUDBut I’ll just sit tight
And prepare for the real fight
When I gotta poo and there’s no TPWastin’ away again in this Coronaville
Searchin’ for my last insulin vial
Some people claim that there’s a virus to blame
But I know it’s not my faultTired of the canned food
No longer tastes good
How I’d love to have a steakBut there’s booze in my bar
Don’t need to walk far
That drink will remove all the acheWastin’ away again in this Coronaville
Searchin’ for my last insulin vial
Some people claim that there’s a virus to blame
But I know it’s not my fault
Yes and some people claim that there’s a virus to blame
I bet it’s Allison’s fault!
Sorry Alli, just hadn’t done a song for you in a while. 
I 
it! One of your finest!!
I just heard that Bill Withers died this week. I was very sad to hear that. He was one of my all-time favorite Soul and R&B artists.
Some of his hits include “Ain’t No Sunshine”, “Use Me”, “Lean on Me”, and “Just the Two of Us”.
My all time favorite song by Mr. Withers is “Lovely Day”.
At one point he held the record - at the time of the song release - for the longest-held note for a Billboard Hot 100 song.
It’s at the 3:06 mark of this YouTube link. The record he set at the time was 18.3 seconds.
He also held the note several times for 10 seconds, during the same song!
It is also remarkable that Mr. Withers sustained that note with chest voice, whereas others who have some of the longest note records used falsetto. And falsetto requires much less air. I am not certain of this, but I believe Mr. Withers still holds the record for the longest non-falsetto note.
One of the all time greats, Bill Withers.
July 4, 1938 - March 30, 2020, age 81
