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Totally Tunsie

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16. Steve Allen's claim looks correct!
Tue Sep 23, 2025, 06:49 PM
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Steve Allen (1921 – 2000)
Yes, Steve Allen wrote thousands of songs; by his own count, he wrote over 8,000 songs, and the Guinness Book of World Records recognized him for writing more songs than anyone else. He demonstrated his prolific songwriting ability by once writing 50 songs in a single day, winning a bet with friend Frankie Laine.

Evidence of his prolific songwriting:
Numerous songs: Steve Allen wrote an estimated 8,500 songs, which includes winning a bet to write 350 songs in a week.
Record holder: He holds the Guinness World Record for the most songs written by a single person.
Other talents: Beyond songwriting, Allen was also a successful actor, comedian, and author of 54 books.

Notable songs "This Could Be the Start of Something Big and "Cool Yule.
The vastness of his catalog is reflected in the fact that he was able to write over 8,000 songs.

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Total embarrassment [View all] pbmus Tuesday OP
Who benefits and how from the daily humiliation of the US and American people?? Irish_Dem Tuesday #1
That is the essential question. We know it ain't the American people - especially not the deplorables. erronis Tuesday #18
Humiliation is the perfect word..... popsdenver Tuesday #19
It goes way beyond embarrassment. Irish_Dem Tuesday #21
The billionaires profit, and that's all that matters to them WestMichRad Tuesday #20
Yes. They don't take anyone else into account at all. Irish_Dem Tuesday #22
Exactly popsdenver Wednesday #37
Yes a psychopath is a sociopath on steroids. Irish_Dem Wednesday #38
Yup popsdenver Wednesday #39
Good question. I'm pretty sure it's not benefitting him. ShazzieB Tuesday #31
He does seem to hate any criticism. Irish_Dem Tuesday #33
You are correct. ShazzieB Wednesday #35
Yes bullies are often thin skinned, fragile, and weak. Irish_Dem Wednesday #36
... TheProle Tuesday #2
Years back, I remember Ed Schultz on MSNBC comparing Trump to a carnival barker. Prof. Toru Tanaka Tuesday #11
Thanks for bringing up Ed Schultz. It's amazing how quickly some important figures disappear. erronis Tuesday #25
The most arrogant blowhard moondust Tuesday #3
I appreciate Joe Walsh calling out the lying senseandsensibility Tuesday #4
the body language sucked, too NJCher Tuesday #27
What are these 7 wars he keeps talking about? Klarkashton Tuesday #5
Steve Allen's claim looks correct! Totally Tunsie Tuesday #16
Oops! Klarkashton Tuesday #30
LOL Totally Tunsie Tuesday #34
I looked it up NJCher Tuesday #26
Seriously, this was the most unhinged address made by a US president at the UN since it was founded in 1945. sop Tuesday #6
Ended 7 wars. The war on... lame54 Tuesday #7
And the war on... ananda Tuesday #14
Start asking Rs you know if they enjoy being lied too KS Toronado Tuesday #8
They KNOW Fuckface47 is the only one telling the truth Orrex Tuesday #13
My local news (owned by Tegna) covered this shamefully Diraven Tuesday #9
I know my face was hot after listening to his speech... Trueblue Texan Tuesday #23
this is just as bad NJCher Tuesday #29
The one lie is slowly coming true. Inflation just might turn into a full blown depression if he reigns for 3 more years appleannie1 Tuesday #10
What I would like to see, is the resulting headlines overseas of tRUMP's ignorant and dumba&& remarks... SWBTATTReg Tuesday #12
If it weren't so sad and pathetic, I'd laugh every time Trump says we're respected around the world because of him RoeVWade Tuesday #15
GOSH, acting almost like he OWNS the supreme court. bluestarone Tuesday #17
MAGA: Hot damn, that thar is the bestest speeches were ever had !! What a REAL Man !! chouchou Tuesday #24
Someone shouold make up some banners for people to fly outside the UN building, saying DFW Tuesday #28
This, on top of every other fucking embarrassment. GoCubsGo Tuesday #32
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