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Music Monday: Songs About The Elements

by Scott Lydon


Happy Music Monday! What are we, deep deep down? Why, we're nothing but piles of elements! So by saluting the Periodic Table, we're really just saluting ourselves. Which is good. Because we deserve it. So let's get started with Scott's tribute to... The Elements!

Coven - One Tin Soldier

 

Tin's atomic number is 50, and it's one of the vital parts of Bronze. That means Tin helped us get to where we are today as a species! Thanks, Tin!

More after the jump.

U2 - Silver & Gold

 

Two elements in one! Silver and Gold are very different, but they're both precious. That's why they're forever tied together in our minds and economies. Sort of like the "Stocks & Bonds" of the element world, you see.

The Cramps - Uranium Rock

 

Uranium is one of those elements that changed everything! And yet, are we really a mature enough species to use it? Who can say? Who can say?

The Sweet - Love Is Like Oxygen

 

Oxygen is one of the elements that we require in order to live! Maybe that's why it's in so many metaphors. Makes you think, don't it?

Taylor Dane - Love Will Lead You Back

 

Lead has the symbol "Pb" and it's in the carbon group. It can also be toxic. Don't let children eat this song!

Now it's up to you. Throw your elemental songs in the comments below! And let us just remind you: some images come from the corresponding Wikipedia page and are here under fair use. See you next week.