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Thanks very much RonJon and Elvish. That's really appreciated. :)

How did you know I needed some kind words? I just had all the nominations arranged in alphabetical order and accidentally deleted the Post. I said a few unkind words. I'll try again later. Gotta go out for a while.

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About time someone nominated a Spoonful song CanAm. 46 Nominations so far, and there's heaps I want to vote for. A few regulars still to nominate yet too ! We might have to make it an Easter Top 20. :grin: I'll list them all out later.

I only got one of my 10 selections in last time (just), Cecilia, at #10. Did anyone do worse than that ? Could they ?

The two Chart Toppers so far have been nominated by Brad My Sharona and Phil Gimme Shelter. It must be one of the ladies' turn this time.

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Boy, do I have sucky taste!!! :doh:

Oh , dear ! Sorry Steel :crazy: - and on the contrary , IMO , you have excellent taste . Perhaps we all have a few songs like this , but "Africa" , for some inexplicable reason , is one of those tunes that just push my buttons . If I hear the opening riffs , I immediately have to turn the dial , switch the channel or excuse myself from the room - or sit through it in a grumpy mood ( the Beastie Boys have a similar effect on me , too ) - part of my " specialness " as Darryl would say ... :):P

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PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING IF YOU HAVEN'T SUBMITTED YOURS YET !

96 Tears - ?(Question Mark) & The Mysterians

Africa - Toto

Almost Cut My Hair - C.S.N.&Y.

Bang A Gong (Get It On) - T.Rex

Brass In Pocket (I'm Special) - The Pretenders

Budapest - Jethro Tull

Caravan - Van Morrison

Crimson And Clover - Tommy James And The Shondells

Crossroads - Cream

Crumblin' Down - John Cougar Mellencamp

Do You Believe In Magic - The Lovin' Spoonful

Epitaph - King Crimson

Every Rose Has It's Thorn - Poison

Expressway To Your Heart - Soul Survivors

Fearless - Pink Floyd

Groovin ~ The Young Rascals

I Got You - Split Enz

In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel

Kiss On My List - Hall and Oates

Knocks Me Off My Feet - Stevie Wonder

Let It Ride - Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Loner, The - Neil Young

Mr. Soul - Buffalo Springfield

Monday, Monday - The Mamas & The Papas

Money for Nothing - Dire Straits

My Old School - Steely Dan

Not Fade Away - Buddy Holly

Overjoyed - Stevie Wonder

Pretender, The - Jackson Browne

Radio Ga-Ga - Queen

Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Sitting - Cat Stevens

Spit On A Stranger - Nickel Creek

Stand By Me ~ Ben E King

Suddenly Last Summer - The Motels

Sympathy For The Devil - The Rolling Stones

Texas Flood - Stevie Ray Vaughan

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley & The Wailers

To Love Somebody - The Bee Gees

Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles

What's the Frequency, Kenneth? - R.E.M.

Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd

Whipping Post - The Allman Brothers Band

Who Do You Love? - George Thorogood & The Destroyers

You Dropped A Bomb On Me - The Gap Band

+ One to be added as replacement.

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WHAT a host of great songs ! How can we pick only Ten from these ???

Maybe an Easter Top 20 ??? Who'd be up for it ?

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Darryl,

I just wanted to congratulate you. This has been a wildly successful idea. It is fun, elicits participation and drums up some passions about rock and roll. Really an impressive job. Thanks for the effort you put into this and making all of SF a better place.

RJ

And keeps us from stirring up trouble in Random Thoughts , too , by talking about - music ( imagine that ) ! :shades: :laughing:

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When I suggested an Easter Top 20, I didn't mean an additional one; just extending it from our usual 10 to 20 songs. (A couple of our local stations have a Top 500 Countdown over Easter).

Of course my main reason was a selfish one. I can't choose just 10 songs - I just like so many of the nominations this time, and I can see others feel the same.

Maybe the mind boggles at choosing 20 songs ???

Here's the OLD55 Rocket Science System if anyone's interested. :)

Step 1: *Print out the final nominations list (when we have it).

Step 2: Cross out all the songs you DON'T like.

Step 3: Make 3 headings - Love It, Really Good, Pretty Good.

Step 4: List each of your remaining songs under one of those 3 headings.

Step 5: Starting with "Love It" mumber them in order.

Before you know it you'll have your 20.

Important: Do it in pencil. You're sure to change your mind on a couple.

Very Important: Don't stress about it. It's supposed to be FUN !

*If you don't have a printer, ignore steps 1 and 2 !

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NOMINATIONS TO DATE. CLOSING SOON - DON'T MISS OUT.

96 Tears - ?(Question Mark) & The Mysterians

Africa - Toto

Almost Cut My Hair - C.S.N.&Y.

Bang A Gong (Get It On) - T.Rex

Brass In Pocket (I'm Special) - The Pretenders

Budapest - Jethro Tull

Can't You See? - The Marshall Tucker Band

Caravan - Van Morrison

Crimson And Clover - Tommy James And The Shondells

Crossroads - Cream

Crumblin' Down - John Cougar Mellencamp

Do You Believe In Magic - The Lovin' Spoonful

Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks

Epitaph - King Crimson

Every Rose Has It's Thorn - Poison

Expressway To Your Heart - Soul Survivors

Fearless - Pink Floyd

Groovin ~ The Young Rascals

I Got You - Split Enz

In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel

Kiss On My List - Hall and Oates

Knocks Me Off My Feet - Stevie Wonder

Let It Ride - Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Loner, The - Neil Young

Mr. Soul - Buffalo Springfield

Monday, Monday - The Mamas & The Papas

Money for Nothing - Dire Straits

My Old School - Steely Dan

Not Fade Away - Buddy Holly

Overjoyed - Stevie Wonder

Pretender, The - Jackson Browne

Radio Ga-Ga - Queen

Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Sitting - Cat Stevens

Six Months In A Leaky Boat - Split Enz

Sleepwalk - Santo & Johnny

Spit On A Stranger - Nickel Creek

Stand By Me ~ Ben E King

Suddenly Last Summer - The Motels

Sympathy For The Devil - The Rolling Stones

Texas Flood - Stevie Ray Vaughan

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley & The Wailers

To Love Somebody - The Bee Gees

Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles

What's the Frequency, Kenneth? - R.E.M.

Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd

Whipping Post - The Allman Brothers Band

Who Do You Love? - George Thorogood & The Destroyers

You Dropped A Bomb On Me - The Gap Band

+ One to be added as replacement.

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AND LET'S NOT FORGET THE CURRENT CHART......

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Chart #2 Wednesday 5th April 2006

1. GIMME SHELTER - THE ROLLING STONES

2. RESPECT - ARETHA FRANKLIN

3. NIGHT MOVES - BOB SEGER AND THE SILVER BULLET BAND

4. ROCK AND ROLL - LED ZEPPELIN

5. THE WEIGHT - THE BAND

6. AQUALUNG - JETHRO TULL

7. TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS - OTIS REDDING

8. REVOLUTION - THE BEATLES

9. LET'S STAY TOGETHER - AL GREEN

10. CECILIA - SIMON AND GARFUNKEL

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Well Laurie's the only one who's said she could choose 20 so far. One of our good friends sent me a Private Message suggesting maybe we need more nominations (one extra from everyone)? I just wonder if that is going to muddle things.

My time will be a bit more limited, as our darling little grandchildren (and their parents) will be with us in a couple of days, staying for Easter.

I've already got my 20 picked out (could change with more nominations of course), but if you want to vote for only Ten that's fine by me too !

Feedback here will be appreciated. :)

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I'd leave it at 10 , Darryl , as it makes us think more critically about the list ( and hence better ) . I agree that 20 ( even +) could be easily chosen as there are so many decent choices , but in terms of keeping it simple , both for you and all , stick with 10 .

My two bits .

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