phil Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Hooray for Johnny/Kris! Bazooka, I totally missed The Pretender song. Great tune. I thought Omaha would get some play. It's a great little guitar number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Tim what's your secret? it's been like 2 #1's in 4 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Same for me only the opposite... never had a #1 since three years ago!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I just never had a number one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 ...cause the oldest song you nominated was from 1995 And I only post what I love, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Not true... I'm sure I've nominated the Stone Roses and they're 1989 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 You've also nominated Wear Your Love Like Heaven and that's 1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I´m sure I voted for Donovan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 (edited) ...cause the oldest song you nominated was from 1995 And I only post what I love, so... this week's number one is from 1992, so what's your point? Not true... I'm sure I've nominated the Stone Roses and they're 1989 if I remember correctly, you also nominated a Beatles song - which recieved a much respected last place Edited June 14, 2008 by Guest 2nd reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Ah yes... that's an achievement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Am I that am out of whack with general tastes? I was surprised by the poor showing of My City Was Gone -- just 13 points (and 10 of those from me), when I bazooka thinks it is one of the coolest songs, with appeal to young and old alike. We're all out of whack from the mainstream to some degree, man. Being regulars on Songfacts is a big indicator of that. Embrace the difference! As to[*] My City Was Gone -- The Pretenders (1983) most Americans are familiar with the music portion of this song as the theme to the Rush Limbaugh radio show, which may turn some off. I personally have a problem with relating to nearly every song in which the lyrics are lost through poor sound transmission or poor enunciation by a lead singer not gifted enough to sing a sentence as clearly as they might speak it - both drawbacks evident in this youtube clip. The only lines I got (and I tried to get them) were "I stood on the back porch, no one was home." Just not enough substance in that single line to move me to vote it into my top ten. I DID like the tightness of the group, indicating they are not just 4 or 5 individuals thrashing about. But the lack of message because of the snarled lyrics denied the song its potential from my perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Tim what's your secret? it's been like 2 #1's in 4 weeks I don't know, up until the last few weeks I'm used to not getting any songs in the ten at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 It´s true, Radhi nominated a Beatles song... It´s also true that I never nominated a song from the 90s or 2000... (except for Amy Winehouse) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazooka Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I personally have a problem with relating to nearly every song in which the lyrics are lost through poor sound transmission or poor enunciation by a lead singer not gifted enough to sing a sentence as clearly as they might speak it - both drawbacks evident in this youtube clip. My bad. I probably should have used one of the recorded versions rather than the Live. I don't think Chrissie Hynde has often been called unintelligible, but I can see the problem with the clip I used. To know that Rush Limbaugh uses this song means I would have to listen to that Big Fat Idiot. I'm sure it doesn't represent an endorsement of Limbaugh's humbug by The Pretenders, bazooka or any intelligent lifeform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Bazooka said "I." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Master Sir bazooka is slipping in his third person references. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 I don't know, up until the last few weeks I'm used to not getting any songs in the ten at all. Good on you Tim Lizard. Could've been 3 with Lithium (God help us). And how about MuzikTyme ? Tom Petty #2 - with a bullet - this week. And Mindcrime got two in the Ten (greedy devil). We know it's not a 'competition', but it's nice to have your nominations recognized occasionally, isn't it ? .................................................. HI to all my friends online at the moment. It's a lazy Sunday afternoon here, and we're celebrating our grandson, Christopher's, 4th Birthday. Did I just hear Val say 'dessert' ? See you later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Happy Bday Christopher! Don't let your gran'daddy turn the music up too loud or eat all the dessert! You do it! It's your day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_s_1987 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Happy Birthday Christopher - I like that name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD 55 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Thank you both on Christopher's behalf He's sound asleep, but he had his share of sweets. Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted June 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Happy Birthday Christoper! The Songfactors' Choice Top Ten #119 for the week ending 16th June 2008 1. Everybody Hurts - R.E.M. (1992) 2. I Need to Know - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1978) 3. You've Got to Hide Your Love Away - The Beatles (1965) 4. Easy To Be Hard - Three Dog Night (1969) 5. Centerfold - J.Geils Band (1981) 6. I Got A Name - Jim Croce (1973) 7. (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon (1980) 8. Sunday Morning Coming Down - Johnny Cash (1970) 9. Miss You - The Rolling Stones (1978) 10. Radio Ga Ga - Queen (1984) Top Ten #120 is now open .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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