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Just acknowledging that I'm up, that I know I'm up, and that I'll make my picks before the clock runs out. Sunday nights for me = a crappy hotel room in Baton Rouge with dodgy internet and a persnickety tablet. I'll be back home with my list early tomorrow afternoon, though.

And to start round 17: "It's Only Make Believe" -- Fiona Apple, unreleased, but performed regularly as closer on most recent tour Originally written and recorded by Conway Twitty, 1958 I know Brick is awaiting decision on a similar pick, so I can change this if it's decided an unreleased but...

Short and sweet because I should be sleeping right now. Closing out round 16: "Guns of Brixton" -- Nouvelle Vague, on Nouvelle Vague, 2004 Originally written (Paul Simonon) and recorded by The Clash, 1979 I can't defend or deny any of the criticisms thrown at Nouvelle Vague, the experimental...

I knew someone would, and should, take that song, but it weren't going to be me. Hiatt's original is on the iPod I've had to listen to at work for the last two years; I've experience to know my sanity wouldn't last long if it was one of only 20 songs I could hear for eternity.

And to start the 15th, I'm going in a slightly different direction: "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" -- The Animals, released as a single, 1965 Originally recorded by Nina Simone, 1964 Though, not as different a direction as I initially intended. Confession time: I was originally planning to...

Will make this quick since I'm posting from work. To close out the 14th, I'm going scream-y: "I Put a Spell on You" -- Marilyn Manson, on Smells Like Children, 1995 Originally written and recorded by Screamin' Jay Hawkins, 1955 This is a song that has been covered a bazillion times, by good...

And to start the next one, I'm going off the beaten path a bit: "Mahna Mahna" -- Cake, on For the Kids, 2002 Originally written by Piero Umiliani, 1968 Originally written for an Italian film in the 1960s, but most well known to most from its use... um... somewhere else that I almost spoiled...

Quick and dirty this time. Want to keep things moving. To close out the current round, I'm taking: "Come on Eileen" -- Save Ferris, on It Means Everything, 1997 Originally recorded by Dexys Midnight Runners, 1982 I've always been a fan of ska, including its 90s revival form, and think this is...

And to start the next round, I'm going in a completely different direction: "Little Red Rooster" -- Sam Cooke, on Night Beat, 1963 Originally written and recorded by Willie Dixon, 1961 This one is attributed to Sam Cooke, and his vocals are a big part of why I love it, but the thing that...

To close out this round, one of my personal faves: "Kiss" -- The Art of Noise featuring Tom Jones, on The Best of the Art of Noise, 1988 Originally written and recorded by Prince, 1986 I love this song. I love both versions of this song. I love it more than words can say. And I love it...

That was one of the songs I was considering for this pick. Thanks for helping to make up my mind.

And to start the next round I'm taking one that I'm about 99.98799% sure would have been available in the last round, but I know I want it so I might as well take it now. "Tootie Ma is a Big Fine Thing" -- Tom Waits and Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Preservation: An Album to Benefit...

Okay. Still kind of winging it here; picking based on mood from a big list rather than ranking and planning. Have no idea if this is on anyone's radar, and am certain other stuff on my list probably is, but I love this song and would want it on my Island. So, to close out this round I'm taking...

For anyone who cares, I've finally updated my last two picks to include videos and such.

Same here. I was partly letting it go in hopes someone else would snatch it up and help me with some decision making.

And to start the next round I'm taking: "Stone Cold Crazy" -- Eleven, featuring Josh Homme on Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen, 2005. Originally written and recorded by Queen, 1974. While the first of my requisite Homme-related picks in this draft was taken specifically because I love the...

Anyhow, I'm at work, but I remembered what's coming up on my list and don't want to leave everyone waiting so I'll make these quick and expand when I get home. (When I get home, two days later, same difference...) To close out this round I'll be taking one of my very favorites: "Bang Bang...

Brick is a jerk and a meanie. That was my next pick.

Son of a monkey.

No. No I did not.