Bluesky users name songs with 'But' in title or lyrics
A casual music prompt on Bluesky sparks a lively thread of classic rock and pop references.
What to know
- A simple song prompt on Bluesky generated over 200 responses within minutes, showing active engagement in the music conversation community.
- Responses skewed heavily toward classic rock and pop standards from the 1960s-1980s, with the Eagles, Steely Dan, and Meat Loaf appearing multiple times.
- Users demonstrated detailed knowledge of songs by quoting specific lyrics and sharing video links alongside titles.
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Users flood thread with classic rock and pop references
Within minutes, commenters respond with dozens of song titles spanning decades, from the Eagles and Steely Dan to Meat Loaf and Bob Dylan, many including specific lyric quotes and links.
“I would do anything for love, but I won't do that – meatloaf…”
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Already Gone -- Eagles Well I heard some people talkin' just the other day, And they said you were gonna put me on a shelf, BUT I got some news for you, And you'll soon find out it's true, And then you'll have to eat your lunch all by yourself.
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I'd Do Anything for Love / But I Won't Do That (Meat Loaf)
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Take It Easy -- Eagles We may lose, and we may win, BUT we will never be here again, Open up, I'm climbin' in, To take it easy.
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softtail65 posts music prompt on Bluesky
A Bluesky user launches a prompt asking followers to name songs with the word "But" in the title or lyrics, quickly attracting engagement.
What people are saying 20 voices from 1 site · best of 146 · verbatim
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Same Old Lang Syne -- Dan Fogelberg She didn't recognize the face at first, BUT then her eyes flew open wide, She went to hug me, and she spilled her purse, And we laughed until we cried.
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Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen I've heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do ya?
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You're So Vain - Carly Simon BUT you gave away the things you loved And one of them was me
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My Old School -- Steely Dan Well, I heard the whistle, BUT I can't go, I'm gonna take her down to Mexico.
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Do It Again -- Steely Dan In the morning you go gunnin' for the man who stole your water, And you fire 'til he is done in, BUT they catch you at the border.
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Chantilly Lace The Big Bopper What's that, baby? But, but, but, oh, honey But, oh baby, you know what I like
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🎶Every time you feel that groove Ain't nothing' [but] a party🎶(Repeat 2X's) Houseparty ~ J. Geils Band
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One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood Said, "I seen you today You were standin' on a corner Leaning up against a post" I said, "BUT I'm tired I been walkin' all day"
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Ballad Of A Thin Man - Bob Dylan Because something is happening here But you don’t know what it is Do you, Mister Jones?
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Meatloaf - I Would Do Anything For Love But I won't do that
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Billie Jean (Michael Jackson) But the kid is not my son
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But you say it's time we moved in together And raised a family of our own you and me
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𝐇𝐞 𝐀𝐢𝐧’𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲, 𝐇𝐞’𝐬 𝐌𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 ¹⁹⁶⁹ 🎶 The road is long With many a winding turn That leads us to who knows where, who knows where 𝗕𝘂𝘁 I'm strong...🎶
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The Best of My Love - Eagles We try to talk it over BUT the words come out too rough
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🎶 And I've become a rolling stone I don't know where to go or what to call my own BUT I can see that black horizon looming ever close to view…🎶
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Beast of burden-Rolling Stones My back is broad but it’s hurting 
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I'd Really Love to See You Tonight (England Dan and John Ford Coley) But there's a warm wind blowing the stars around And I'd really love to see you tonight
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Kaiser Chiefs - Love's Not a Competition (But I'm Winning)
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Beast of Burden (The Rolling Stones) My back is broad, but it's a-hurting
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My City Was Gone - the Pretenders "I went back to Ohio but my city was gone" music.