Setlist Society

1. "Mr. Frump in the Iron Lung" from Weird Al Yankovic by "Weird Al" Yankovic
2. "Main Title" from Rudy (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) by Jerry Goldsmith
3. "Sealed with a Kiss" from Brian Hyland: Greatest Hits by Brian Hyland
4. "Carrie-Anne" from The Hollies' Greatest Hits by The Hollies
5. "Runaway" from Runaway with del Shannon by del Shannon
6. "Please Forgive Me" from Transitions by Westbound Train
7. "She's Just My Style" from The Legendary Masters Series by Gary Lewis & The Playboys
8. "Oh, Canada" from Our Newest Album Ever! by Five Iron Frenzy
9. "Me and My Shadow" from Tenority by Lew Tabackin
10. "We Will Fall Together" from Somewhere In the Between by Streetlight Manifesto
11. "No One Knows My Plan" from John Henry by They Might Be Giants
12. "Nothing Else Matters" from Metallica by Metallica
13. "Fit to Be Tied" from Fire the Cannons by Jet Lag Gemini
14. "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" from Young Lust: The Aerosmith Anthology by Aerosmith
15. "Let It Be" from Let It Be by The Beatles
16. "Money for Nothing" from Private Investigations by Dire Straits
17. "Tribute" from Tenacious D by Tenacious D
18. "Brotherhood of Man" from How to Succeed in Business (Without Really Trying) (written) by Frank Loesser
19. "Hello, Dolly!" from Hello, Dolly! (performed) by Barbara Streisand & Cast
20. "Skeletons of Quinto" from A Mighty Wind by The Folksmen

Check it. I start off the list with one of the more original solos: that of an iron lung beating repeatedly in rhythm. This is followed by a soothing flute solo from the Rudy soundtrack, a harmonica solo, a steel drum solo, a (tenor clarinet?) solo, two songs that feature steel guitar solos, a trumpet solo, and two songs featuring (I believe) saxophone solos. TMBG's "No One Knows My Plan" features both a trumpet solo and electric guitar, while the next 5 songs on the list also feature electric guitar solos. "Tribute" has, again, electric guitar, as well as a nifty vocal/scatting solo by Jack Black. The next track gives another jazzy scat performance.

This version of "Hello, Dolly!" merits a love/tolerance sentiment from me. I consider Carol Channing -- NOT Babs -- to be the definitive Dolly, but Barbara does make it fun in her own way, and this particular version of this song always makes me smile so much because it unorthodoxically features Louis Armstrong in a cameo-solo in the number, a fitting tribute to a man who became well-known for performing this song in his jazz shows.

The final track features another vocal solo, with a particular point of interest being the Spanish dialog delivered. Christopher Guest is so awesome at subtle-ish comedy.

All but a couple tracks should be found in the embedded widget. The exceptions are: "Let It Be," of course, which features George Harrison at his best; "Me and My Shadow" by saxophonist Lew Tabackin, which is from a CD I blindly (but thank-heavensly) bought in high school. I recommend checking out Tabackin's work -- his jazz is kind of fun to listen to during evening drives through downtown Seattle.