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SRV yet again.

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Let me preface my remarks by saying that I love the music of America. That having been said, they have written some of the most nonsensical lyrics in popular music. Here are a few of their gems: And cause never was the reason for the evening or the Tropic of Sir Galahad (Tinman) Under the cities lies a heart made of ground but the humans will give no love (A Horse With No Name) Cause the free wind is blowin through your hair and the days surround you daylight there Seasons crying no despair, alligator lizards in the air (Ventura Highway) Sorry boy, but I've been hit by purple rain Aw, come on Joe, you can always change your name (Ventura Highway)

1. Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? - Chicago 2. Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes - Jimmy Buffet 3. Life In The Fast Lane - The Eagles 4. Young Girl - Gary Puckett & The Union Gap 5. Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers 6. China Grove - The Doobie Brothers 7. Delilah - Tom Jones 8. Romeo & Juliet - Dire Straits 9. Southern Man - Neil Young 10. I'm Your Puppet - James & Bobby Purify

Great selection, Jenny!! Changes In Latitude,Changes In Attitude is my favourite Jimmy Buffet tune. You've definitely got my vote for that one!!!

I don't know Cee Cee. Apparently, they delayed the release of the Superman movie by several months to allow the computer graphics magicians to digitally reduce the size of Brandon's, err, package.

Life In The Fast Lane - The Eagles Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? - Chicago

I like the current interval of 5 days. However, a 7 day cycle is fine too. Gee, aren't I decisive!! I like the current format. I don't think we should further restrict the types of songs nominated. If some people feel that certain gentres (country or easy listening, for example) are not adequately represented in the Top Tens, perhaps we could have separate threads in which only songs of a particular genre or era are allowed to be nominated. To take some of the load off Darryl and Farin, some other Songfactors could be responsible for overseeing these threads. If the idea takes off, I would be willing to do this. If there is no desire to do this, I'm sure we'll all be happy with the status quo and the fabulous job done by Old Fitty and Farin.

1. One Fine Morning - Lighthouse 2. Rocket Man - Elton John 3. Dream Lover - Bobby Darin 4. Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters 5. Funeral For A Friend (Love Lies Bleeding) - Elton John 6. It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones 7. Rave On - Buddy Holly 8. Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations 9. Take It To The Limit - The Eagles 10. Can't Get Enough - Bad Company With honourable mention to Frankenstein, Jailhouse Rock, Volare, I Got A Name & Midnight Train To Georgia.

Here are my last 20 nominations: Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers It Don't Come Easy - Ringo Starr Ohio - CSNY Here Comes My Baby - The Tremeloes Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack Do It Again - Steely Dan Who'll Stop The Rain - CCR Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress) - The Hollies So Into You - The Atlanta Rhythm Section Roll On Down The Highway - B.T.O. Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty Hawaii Five-0 - The Ventures To Sir With Love - Lulu Don't Get Hooked On Me - Mac Davis Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin Lay Lady Lay - Bob Dylan Hurt So Good - John Mellencamp Slow Ride - Foghat Lodi - CCR Downtown - Petula Clark I'll call this collection "A Little Nostalgia"

1. Rocket Man - Elton John 2. One Fine Morning - Lighthouse Although not as well known as Chicago nor nearly as long-lived, IMO, during its heyday in the late 1960's and early 1970's, Lighthouse was every bit as good as Chicago. They were the first "rock" act to play the Newport, Monterey and Boston Globe jazz festivals and toured with jazz greats like Miles Davis and Chick Corea. At the Isle of Wight Festival in England, they were the only act, other than Jimi Hendrix, to appear twice. Interestingly, during his North American debut, Elton John was the opening act for Lighthouse.

1. Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd 2. Lodi - C.C.R. 3. Downtown - Petula Clark 4. Somebody's Baby - Jackson Browne 5. Long May You Run - Neil Young 6. Lonesome Loser - Little River Band 7. Fly Like An Eagle - The Steve Miller Band 8. Avalon - Roxy Music 9. Living Next Door To Alice - Smokie 10.December 1963 (Oh What A Night) - The Four Seasons Canadian Neil Young is also extremely popular in his native land. This month, CSNY are performing a concert in Young's hometown of Winnipeg. This will be the first time he has performed here since he left for the United States in the mid 1960's. I think Young is one of the most gifted songwriters in the world, in any genre. For the most part, his somewhat tinny tenor voice suits the material he performs. While nobody will ever rank Young among the most talented guitarists in rock music, his sound is distinctive and, largely, effective. He is often referred to as "the godfather" of the grunge movement and his guitar style has influenced many of today's popular artists. IMO, Crosby, Stills & Nash are but a pale imitation of CSNY. Again, IMO, he is by far the most talented member of CSNY. Long May You Run, Neil!! :guitar:

Thanks for all the information, Katie, Cee Cee, BF and Edna!!! It's too bad that the four members of the group were unable to put aside their personal differences and continue to collaborate and produce new material. I gather that Stewart and Gouldman are no longer on very good terms either. I would place 10cc's Greatest Hits album on my top 20 favourite albums list.

Thanks for the information, BF. I have their greatest hits CD and one of their albums, but I really didn't know much about them until now. I don't even remember how I first came across their music, but I really enjoy their style. :guitar:

I've always been a big fan of the British band 10cc. It occurs to me however, that I have never seen the band or its songs mentioned on Songfacts. Perhaps it's because they were not commercially successful in North America. Although they had a number of hits in Britain, "The Things We Do For Love" and "I'm Not In Love" were the only songs to chart in North America.(As far as I know) The four members of the band, Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman, Lol Creme and Kevin Godley, were all multi-instrumentalists and accomplished songwriters. I've always enjoyed their strong vocals, witty and topical lyrics and catchy tunes. I'm interested in hearing opinions (good or bad) of the band and any tidbits of information anyone may have. Although I like almost all their tunes, my favourites are Dreadlock Holiday, The Dean & I and the cheeky Rubber Bullets. What are your favourites? Does anyone know how they came up with the band's name?

Lodi - Creedence Clearwater Revival Downtown - Petula Clark

Great choices, Seeker! I didn't know anyone else here was familiar with Smokie. I've been listening to their music since the late 70's (boy, am I old!). I love their stuff. As far as I know, the only North American hit for the group was Stumbling In, a duet by Suzie Quatro and Chris Norman.

1. Do It Again - Steely Dan 2. Hurts So Good - John Mellencamp 3. Daniel - Elton John 4. Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In - Fifth Dimension 5. Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys 6. Slow Ride - Foghat 7. She's A Lady - Tom Jones 8. Pinball Wizard - The Who 9. No Particular Place To Go - Chuckles Berree 10. Somebody To Love - Jefferson Airplane I'm off to my 25th annual family reunion, but I look forward to seeing how this all shakes out, when I get back. This is a long weekend in Canada so I'll check in again on Monday. P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHAWNA!!

Slowride - Foghat Hurt So Good - John Mellencamp. I'm determined to get a Mellencamp song into the Top 10. If this doesn't make it, I have many more in my arsenal.

Actually Katie, the only reason I have been cheering for Italy, is because I selected them (in an office football pool) to win it all. But to hell with my 10 bucks. GO AUSTRALIA!

1. San Francisco - Scott McKenzie 2. Lay Lady Lay - Bob Dylan 3. Live & Let Die - Paul McCartney & Wings 4. Crocodile Rock - Elton John 5. Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon 6. Smokin' In The Boys Room - Brownsville Station 7. Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds 8. Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin 9. Mainstreet - Bob Seger 10.Runaway - Bonnie Raitt

Congratulations, Farin!!! Germany gets better with every game. Alas, my beloved Mexico came tantalizingly close to upsetting Argentina. At least the goal by Maxi Rodriguez that did them in was a thing of beauty. Now I'm down to England, Spain and Italy. I hope one of them makes it to the final.

Although I wasn't an only child, Cee Cee, I grew up in a place where the winters were LONG and often very cold. When we weren't playing shinny (street hockey) or sledding, we spent many weekends at the movie theatres watching 2 for 1 movies. We used to watch all the Hammer horror films, the Three Stooges, the Vincent Price/Roger Corman horror flicks and believe it or not many Alfred Hitchcock films. I love old movies, particularly any with Cary Grant (my favourite actor), Humphrey Bogart, Jimmy Stewart, Spencer Tracy, Myrna Loy or Katherine Hepburn. The first movie that moved me to tears (other than Old Yeller when I was 5 years old) was Doctor Zhivago. The scene where Zhivago chases the streetcar carrying Lara and collapses and dies in the street without her ever seeing him, is heartbreaking. The first movie that scared me to death, was Psycho. By today's standards, the violence was minimal but Hitchcock was a master of using music and unusual lighting and camera angles to create tension and suspense. I don't watch much late night television, but I used to enjoy watching the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. His monologue was usually very funny.