Farin Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 thanks Mars We'll probably close this of on sunday or monday so don't wait too long if you still want to get your votes counted
MindCrime Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 1. Pink 2. Joni Mitchell 3. Deborah Harry 4. Kim Deal 5. Billie Holiday I was thinking about nominating Madonna as a dedication for a loved one, while this was still up, but declined.
Farin Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 and now for what you all been waiting for: The Songfactors' Choice: GIRLS GONE WILD! Janis Joplin Ann & Nancy Wilson Aretha Franklin Linda Ronstadt Debbie Harry :guitar: Additional Note: From now on the results from The Songfactors' Choice will get posted in a blog entry on the SF mainpage. For that purpose we'd like to ask the nominators of our five wild girls to write a couple of lines about how and why these ladies rock hard and are deservedly featured in our list. (of course you will be given credits for that )
Levis Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 It's great! It couldn't be any other way Big huge for Debbie Harry!
Lucky Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Posted February 25, 2008 Thanks Martin! Congrats to these ladies, and to the people who nominated them, outstanding job! There is representation from 5 different types and eras of rock. We did good y'all!
Sweet Jane 61 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Yes, my nomination came in at number one....JANIS! Ok I had to get excited for just a moment...YEAH!! Great list too, cool!
Lea Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 I knew Janis would take #1. After all, she is the definitive, tragic queen of rock. Sad Billie Halliday didn't make the list after all she is the definitive, tragic queen of The Blues.
TheLizard Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Even though neither of mine made it, I actually think that this list couldn't be any more perfect, considering that it was limited to five.
RonJonSurfer Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Does my original nomination work for the brief description we need? Use any part of it. The Wilson Sisters (Heart)- Oh the feeling these ladies brought out in a young teen's jeans...and soul. Ann and Nancy Wilson started out of the Seattle area and headed for stardom. These girls proved that hard rock wasn't just a boys club. Their combination of hard rock tunes packaged in the shell of two hot sisters was a smash. Their album Dreamboat Annie launched them into the upper level of touring rock bands. That album brought us the rock classics Magic Man and Crazy on You. Led Zep was their main influence.
Lucky Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Posted February 26, 2008 That description will be great Ron, thanks! I gotta say it again, this is one heck of a good list.
Rayzor Posted February 26, 2008 Report Posted February 26, 2008 Neither of my nominees made the top 5 but I do love this list ever so much! GIRLS! Too bad we couldn't have made a top 10 list. I think alot of the nominees were deserving of a spot... tough picks, but a fantastic list!
RonJonSurfer Posted February 26, 2008 Report Posted February 26, 2008 I just noted that Karen Carpenter and Mama Cass didn't even get nominated. Tough to break into the Top 5 on this list.
skybluesky Posted February 26, 2008 Report Posted February 26, 2008 I feel really badly because I love Mama Cass and I forgot all about her.
skybluesky Posted February 26, 2008 Report Posted February 26, 2008 My contribution on Deborah Harry As the lead singer of Blondie, Deborah Harry put a beautiful face on the ugly world of punk. She was tough and cool and almost otherworldly. Her influence can be seen even today on a new generation of female artists.
Rayzor Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 Could the next SFers Choice be the same subject?
Lucky Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Posted February 27, 2008 Thank you Shannon! I don't know about the next one Ray, but this was a great topic, huh? I kinda thought we would do.... drinking songs. I'm teasing.
Sweet Jane 61 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 A bit about my nomination... Janis took hold of the rock and roll world with a strong embrace and held tight until she died. She was ballsy with a voice that took you into her soul. Her short time in the music world was a powerful one. With all her in your face presence on stage and sassiness, she still had a childlike sweetness about her that made you love her even more.
Rayzor Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 Thank you Shannon! I don't know about the next one Ray, but this was a great topic, huh? I kinda thought we would do.... drinking songs. I'm teasing. Don't EVER tease about drinking! :beady:
Lucky Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Posted February 28, 2008 Aretha Franklin Franklin isn't nicknamed the Queen of Soul for nothing. Be it soul, R&B, gospel or jazz, Aretha was at home. As a singer, songwriter, and pianist, she reached down into her own soul, and spoke to every man on behalf of every woman. Women felt strong and proud of who they were through Franklin's music. Men could only dream that a woman would react with such depth of emotion toward them. Year after year, song after song, performance after performance, she proclaimed herself the Queen, and we love her for it.
Carl Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 Great choices guys. After Aretha got cranky because Beyonce called Tina Turner "The Queen" at the Grammys, I was a little down on her, but I was listening to Sirius Soultown today and heard "Something He Can Feel" and "The House That Jack Built," and remembered just how legit she is. Anyway, for the 5 choices, if there are youtube links for the artists that you think would work well in the blog format, please let us know.
skybluesky Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 I have no idea about how to make youtubage work in a blog, but this is a link to the Heart of Glass video, the song and video I think most personifies Deborah Harry to the world at large. {and the video that makes me want to be her when I grow up} Heart of Glass
Rayzor Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 Heart Of Glass is definately every guys dream of Debbie Harry at her hottest as well. She is so sensual in that video and her voice is amazing!
Lea Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 I haven't forgotten I need to add something about Linda Ronstadt I have just been really busy and haven't found the time yet. I will try to get to it soon tho. Great list
Lucky Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Posted February 29, 2008 From the choices that youtube has available, I particularly like this clip: Baby I Love You The song is sexy, shows off her terrific voice, the way she lowers the timbre, and just reaches in and grabs you. I defy you to listen to this and not dance in your chair. It's also a nice clip because visually it shows the different faces of Aretha through the years, as well as many album covers.
Mike Posted March 1, 2008 Report Posted March 1, 2008 From the choices that youtube has available, I particularly like this clip: Baby I Love You The song is sexy, shows off her terrific voice, the way she lowers the timbre, and just reaches in and grabs you. I defy you to listen to this and not dance in your chair. It's also a nice clip because visually it shows the different faces of Aretha through the years, as well as many album covers. Outstanding Lucky!!
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