I can always remember the color codes on resistors from a naughty little jingle. Bad Boys Rape Our Young Girls But Violet Gives Willingly =
B(lack)
B(rown)
R(ed)O(range)Y(ellow)G(reen)B(lue)V(iolet)G(ray)W(hite) = 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, respectively.
I guess most folks won't find that very useful.
Haven't had time to listen to sisters of mercy link yet. Running around a lot experiencing the abundant culture to be found at airports, rental cars counters.