Judo

Mov’em UP 5 - Sixteen Tons – Tennessee Ernie Ford 4 - Big Bad John – Jimmy Dean 3 - The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton 2 - The Wayward Wind – Gogi Grant 1 - Venus – Frankie Avalon Mov’em DOWN 5 - Mack The Knife – Bobby Darin 4 - Tossin & Turnin – Bobby Lewis 3 - Tammy – Debbie Reynolds 2 - The Purple People Eater –Sheb Wooley 1 - Young Love – Tab Hunter Should be on the chart: 5 - Tom Dooley – The Kingston Trio (1958 Capitol Records) 4 - High Noon – Frankie Laine (1952) 3 - Dream Lover - Recorded By Bobby Darin On March 5, 1959. 2 - Just Walking In The Rain – Johnny Ray (1956) 1 - Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss 1962 BTW, IMHO I’d much prefer JAMES LAST's version of: Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White (I) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaTd48ztYyI)

Thanks Edna, It does feel good to be around, but after having moved DownUnder I'm not sure I can keep this up. Cheers!

Hello Old55, Thanks a mil for the invitation. Feels good to be back. When does voting close? I've been away from the threads for so long - gone a bit rusty. Need time to compile my "should be on the chart" list. Cheers! Judo

1. A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles (1964) 2. Candy Man, The - Sammy Davis Jr. (1972) 3. Do What You Do, Do Well - Ned Miller (1964) 4. Workin' Man's Blues - Merle Haggard (1969) 5. Na Na, Hey Hey, Kiss Him Goodbye - Steam (1969) 6. Do You Love Me - The Contours (1962) 7. My Way - Frank Sinatra (1969) 8. Tide is High, The - Blondie (1980) 9. Tell Mama - Etta James (1968) 10. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959

The Graph: Judo used to compile this each week, giving a colorful look at the makeup of the Top Ten. My apologies for not being in a position to continue with this contribution. Changed circumstances and new priorities preclude me from being the regular I once was on the Top Tens, but cheers! to all you other regulars; keep the Top Ten flag flying high and do our dear Old'55 proud.

In response to: - Edna, - The Seeker, - Chris (C_S_1987), - Lucky, (You've got my vote for Merle Haggard; I'm sure we can all relate to this hit song - Workin Man Blues) - Old 55, (You've got my vote for A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles ) Yeah, it feels good to be back. Wish I had more time to be a 'regular' again.

WOW, the 100th Top Ten !! Onya 55! - Congrats ! good intro too. Happy #100 everybody ! Am gonna stick with my oldies as usual : The Candy Man - Sammy Davis Jr. Do What You Do, Do Well - Ned Miller http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-GdOpGiYKc

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Edna, May you have MANY MANY more. Love from Judo and all the Songfactors on the top Ten.

Sorry I was not around to nominate - about to exit the Middle East. If I am allowed to vote here are my ten: 1. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - The Animals 2. Barbara Ann - The Who 3. Young Girl - Gary Puckett & The Union Gap 4. Save the Last Dance For Me - The Drifters 5. Happy Christmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon 6. Rambling Man - The Allman Brothers Band 7. Last Christmas – Wham 8. Only Living Boy in New York, The - Simon & Garfunkel 9. School Days - Chuck Berry 10. Well... All Right – Santana

A "No No.Ones" is okay by me

1. Come Together - The Beatles 2. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond 3. These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra 4. Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp, The - O.C. Smith 5. We've Got Tonight - Bob Seger 6. Love Child - Diana Ross & The Supremes 7. Buddy Holly – Weezer 8. Little Sister - Ry Cooder 9. Common People – Pulp 10. Old Red Wine - The Who

Thank you Dappled - that was good ! Congrats Shadows !!

Song Sung Blue – Neil Diamond Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp, The – O.C. Smith

I left out a couple of good ones 1. I Can Help - Billy Swan 2. Rescue Me - Fontella Bass 3. Beechwood 4-5789 - The Marvelettes 4. Wooly Bully - Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs 5. Something - The Beatles 6. Hang On Sloopy - The McCoys 7. Sunday Morning Coming Down - Johnny Cash 8. It Never Rains In Southern California - Albert Hammond 9. Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love) - Waylon Jennings 10. You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John

Thanks Darryl, Could you please change my nomination to the Billy Swan's version of "I Can Help"