The INSANE list has returned!!!!!

[SAT-I need more room!!]

Hey gang! I finally finished tweaking my list, and am SO excited to bring it back!

I still haven't finished re-numbering them, but I HOPE to by tomorrow. So please bear with me today.

Thank for for letting me indulge in this ego-driven post!


Without further ado..........

the return of the INSANE list!!!!!!!


I'll Tumble 4 Ya-Culture Club 1983 (Previous ranking 4926)
Culture Club was too "gay" for any of us guys to get into. This was extra "gay".

The Wanderer-Dion 1961/62
Actually, this should be higher, but I drove myself nuts fixing this list, and I ain't fixin' no more! Dion's a legend.

Same Old Lang Syne-Dan Fogelberg 1980/81
Not my fave by Dan, who I do like. A sort of, kind of New Years song.

It's a Miracle-Culture Club 1984 (Previous ranking 4928)
Nowhere near as good as the Barry Manilow song of the same name!

If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)-Alabama 1984 (new listing)
I like Alabama, probably more than any other male country act. This one's kinda corny though.

Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing-Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 1968
This is nice enough. Just nothing that special to me.

The Mountain’s High-Dick & Deedee 1961
From the first "bad period" of rock music. Corny.

All My Ex’s Live in Texas-George Strait 1987 (new listing)
My dad gets a big kick out of singing this. And I point out to him that he likes this everytime he makes fun of me for liking country.

Day By Day-Hooters 1985/86
This somehow did BETTER on the charts than And We Danced. To me, it's nowhere in the same league.

Ring of Fire-Johnny Cash 1963 (new listing)
I've only heard Johnny's stuff in the past couple years since he has been on another comeback. A legend, but nothing I'd listen to a lot.

Love Me Two Times- Doors 1967/68
Loved this lots back in the mid 80's, but it's gotten annoying to me over the years.

Good Morning Girl-Journey 1980
A dreary song on what is otherwise their best album.

Nickel & Dime-Journey 1977
A showcase for Neal Schon's guitarwork. This instrumental appears on the last pre-Steve Perry album.

Hey Paula-Paul & Paula 1962/63
Pretty soon, songs from this time period are going to just disappear from oldies stations.

I'm Down (Live)-Yes 1976/91
This is a live cover of the classic Beatles' B side. Not horrible.

I Would Find You-Journey 1977
This album is great, but this is one of the weak cuts.

I Walk the Line-Johnny Cash 1956 (new listing)
Decent song, and Johnny was tied in with the Sun Records gang around this time.

Church of Logic, Sin, and Love-The Men 1991
This was one of the new songs the Rock station here played back then. I won this disc and Del Amitri's Change Everything from them. The music is similar in style to bands like Del, Bo Deans, Gin Blossoms, etc.

On Fire-Van Halen 1978
I know everyone loves the first album, but I was SUCH a fan, I got burned out on it. This one's a bit annoying anyway.

Folsom Prison Blues-Johnny Cash 1956/68 (new listing)
I heard the main line quoted in an episode of Wings and I never knew what it was from.


So let's hear it! Like em? Love em? Hate em? Never heard of em?

[kathyb]

Yay! It's back!

I'll Tumble 4 Ya--I've always liked Culture Club. Thought Boy George had a great voice. Really like this song.

The Wanderer--Like this one a lot.

Same Old Lang Syne--Seems like this is only ever played around New Year's, so I haven't gotten tired of it yet. Pretty good song.

It's a Miracle--Nice, catchy, upbeat tune. Good stuff!

If You're Gonna Play in Texas--This is a good toe-tappin' song. I really liked Alabama back in the day.

Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing--This is one of those songs that if I hear it, it's gonna be stuck in my head for the next 12 hours. And who needs that?

The Mountain's High--Don't think I know it.

All My Exes Live in Texas--Not a big George Strait fan.

Day By Day--The Hooters were a cool group. This is a decent song.

Ring of Fire--Like this one a lot. Love the trumpets.

Love Me Two Times--This one I can take or leave. Doesn't do much for me.

Good Morning Girl, and Nickel and Dime--Not ringing any bells.

Hey Paula--Harmless fluff that's ok for what it is.

I'm Down--Don't know it.

I Would Find You--Bells aren't ringing for this one either.

I Walk the Line--My dad used to go around the house singing this song when he was drunk. LOL!

Church of Logic, Sin and Love--Never heard of it.

On Fire--I'd probably know it if I heard it.

Folsom Prison Blues--Another Cash song my dad used to sing. Drunk or not. He was quite the Johnny Cash fan, so I heard him a lot during my childhood.

[Dawn]

Glad to see it back!

I'll Tumble 4 Ya-Culture Club 1983 (Previous ranking 4926)
I didn't care for this that much when it came out. It grew on me, but it's still not their best.

The Wanderer-Dion 1961/62
A classic that still sounds great today.

Same Old Lang Syne-Dan Fogelberg 1980/81
I love Dan's music, and this has always been a big favorite, although it makes me sad.

It's a Miracle-Culture Club 1984 (Previous ranking 4928)
I loved this back in the day, and still like it, although not quite as much as I used to.

If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)-Alabama 1984 (new listing)
Not my favorite from them, but still pretty good. Haven't heard this in a while.

Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing-Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 1968
A pleasant song from two great talents.

The Mountain’s High-Dick & Deedee 1961
I'm drawing a blank here...

All My Ex’s Live in Texas-George Strait 1987 (new listing)
LOL! Not his best, but definitely a catchy title.

Day By Day-Hooters 1985/86
I think 'And We Danced' is better also. Very 80s sounding.

Ring of Fire-Johnny Cash 1963 (new listing)
This is probably my favorite from him.

Love Me Two Times- Doors 1967/68
I've never warmed up to this as much as many of their other songs.

Good Morning Girl-Journey 1980
They had better album cuts, I agree.

Nickel & Dime-Journey 1977
I'm more familiar with their post-78 work. I should investigate their early material sometime.

Hey Paula-Paul & Paula 1962/63
Not really a favorite, but nice to listen to.

I'm Down (Live)-Yes 1976/91
I've never heard this, but I'm curious about it!

I Would Find You-Journey 1977
Not familiar with this one.

I Walk the Line-Johnny Cash 1956 (new listing)
Classic country by a legendary talent.

Church of Logic, Sin, and Love-The Men 1991
I don't know this one.

On Fire-Van Halen 1978
Okay, but definitely not the best cut from that album.

Folsom Prison Blues-Johnny Cash 1956/68 (new listing)
I think I've only heard this a few times.

[Ken]

I started to answer this , this morning but then got sidetracked by a phone call - so I'll start again


I'll Tumble For Ya - No that's ok - LOL Oh please make it stop ewww.


The Wanderer - Heard this for the first time around the age of seven or eight - My aunt bought me for Christmas of '74 a compilation album called Can't Stop Dancin' and it was included and yes I still have the LP.


Same Old Lang Syne - Nice tune from Dan

It's a Miracle - Somehow this one passed me by.

If You're Gonna Play in Texas - It's catchy though - I like many of their tunes.


Ain't Nothin' Like The Real Thing - Nice!

The Mountains High - I have this on cassette but can't remember how it goes.


All My Ex's - He had a great voice - pretty good tune.



Day By Day - A very catchy slice of 80's pop - always liked it.


Ring of Fire - Good one - This was included in a 45 collection I bought to resell - I'm happy I got to listen to it before it went.


Love Me Two Times - Still a big fave.


Good Morning Girl - I think I might have heard this is it from Depature ?


Nickel and Dime - Another one I possibly might have heard.


Hey Paula - Decent tune:)

I'm Down - I'd really like to hear this


I Would Find You - See above comment on Journey

I Walk The Line - A classic!

Church of Logic Sin and Love - This sounds like something I would really like - I imagine it's deleted now?


On Fire - Chugs along nicely - I bought the CD used quite awhile back from a store that was closing - I really miss that place although I still see the guys who owned it. I've never got burned out on the album.


Folsom Prison Blues - I play this occasionally on the guitar - a fun tune to sing.

[H2IZCOOL]

Hey Adam! Glad to see this back.

I'll Tumble 4 Ya-Culture Club 1983
Some of their music wasn't that bad. Didn't like this one, though.

The Wanderer-Dion 1961/62
This wasn't so bad the first 10,000 times I heard it -- and that was all in '61 !! Actually, there are many Dion songs I like better.

Same Old Lang Syne-Dan Fogelberg 1980/81
Oh yeah! Fantastic song, IMO. In my all time top 25. (No, I didn't forget to put a "0" at the end.)

It's a Miracle-Culture Club 1984 (Previous ranking 4928)
Another Boy George song that I'm not that fond of.

If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)-Alabama 1984 (new listing)
Don't know it.

Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing-Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 1968
Very good song by two soul legends. Both died too young.

The Mountain’s High-Dick & Deedee 1961
I disagree with those who call the early '60s a bad period of rock. There was a lot of good music back then. This song, however, was not part of it.

All My Ex’s Live in Texas-George Strait 1987
Don't know it.

Day By Day-Hooters 1985/86
Don't know it.

Ring of Fire-Johnny Cash 1963 (new listing)
Not that crazy about this one.

Love Me Two Times- Doors 1967/68
OK, but the Doors have a half dozen songs I like better.

Good Morning Girl-Journey 1980
Don't know it.

Nickel & Dime-Journey 1977
ditto

Hey Paula-Paul & Paula 1962/63
Disagree with you again, Adam. These songs won't disappear until no one remembers them. It's nostalgia at this point. Not great (or even good) music, but nostalgia. Terrible song, but a few years ago I had a work-friend named Paula, and I'd torment her with this unmercifully.

I'm Down (Live)-Yes 1976/91
Not horrible at all

I Would Find You-Journey 1977
Don't know the album.

I Walk the Line-Johnny Cash 1956 (new listing)
First song of Johnny's I ever heard. It reminds me of 7th grade. Great song.

Church of Logic, Sin, and Love-The Men 1991
Don't know it.

On Fire-Van Halen 1978
Don't know it.

Folsom Prison Blues-Johnny Cash 1956/68 (new listing)
Didn't care for the whole glorification of prisons and prisoners thing.

[lora]

I'll Tumble 4 Ya - This is pretty gay...but it's better than some of their stuff.

The Wanderer - Dion is a legend and this is a decent song.

Same Old Lang Syne - Don't know it.

It's A Miracle - ditto

If You're Gonna Play in TX - Catchy and not bad honestly, but it doesn't compare to some of their other songs.

Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing - Good, but I still prefer their Ain't No Mountain High Enough.

The Mountain's High - Never heard of it.

All My Ex's Live in Texas - If this isn't country, I don't know what is! LOL.

Day By Day - ?

Ring of Fire - Can't deny his songwriting talent, but I never really cared for his music.

I Walk The Line - I don't know the others in between there, so I just skipped straight to this one. Better than the last one, but it's still just fair to me.

And that's all she wrote!

[KittyKat - RIP Luciano]

I'll Tumble 4 Ya-Culture Club 1983 - Not one of my faves by them.

The Wanderer-Dion 1961/62 - A classic for sure but a little to hokey for me these days.

Same Old Lang Syne-Dan Fogelberg 1980/81 - LOVE it! And this is actually my favorite by Dan.

It's a Miracle-Culture Club 1984 - I agree about the Barry song of the same title being 100x better. The Club isn't that bad though...

If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)-Alabama 1984 - Uhhhh, I don't know this at least by the title.

Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing-Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 1968 - A fantastic duet. I also like Michael McDonald's recent cover.

The Mountain’s High-Dick & Deedee 1961 - Not familiar

All My Ex’s Live in Texas-George Strait 1987 - I could've sworn that another artist say this. I've never really been familiar with Strait's stuff but I know this song. Corny...

Day By Day-Hooters 1985/86 - not their best but ok. This did better on the charts?

Ring of Fire-Johnny Cash 1963 - A classic that's stood the test of time.

Love Me Two Times- Doors 1967/68 - Can't stand this, but you know I'm not a Doors fan.

Good Morning Girl-Journey 1980 - I don't mind this tune but this album had better tracks.

Nickel & Dime-Journey 1977 - One of my dad's faves. A showcase for sure.

Hey Paula-Paul & Paula 1962/63 - I hate this song in deference to my mother Paula who's hatred of it stems from her college days when the song was a hit and all the guys would sing it to her (she says "taunt her") in the lecture halls. My dad still teases her occasionally with it when he's feeling brave.

I'm Down (Live)-Yes 1976/91 -

I Would Find You-Journey 1977 - Not bad but not great.

I Walk the Line-Johnny Cash 1956 - Another classic but I like other Cash songs better.

Church of Logic, Sin, and Love-The Men 1991 - Who?

On Fire-Van Halen 1978 - not a fan of this track

Folsom Prison Blues-Johnny Cash 1956/68 - I like this one a lot. A signature tune.

[beatles4ever]

1.I'll Tumble 4 Ya-well,I loved both the group and this song,even though it is a bit "light in the loafers"

2.The Wanderer-a favorite of mine for many years

3.Same Old Lang Syne-far from a favorite of mine...he had many better ones

4.It's a Miracle-I do like it but I have to agree with Adam on this one...Barry's was better

5.If You're Gonna Play in Texas-thanks heaps!I love this song...I'm a big fan of Alabama!

6.Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing-I hear this one a bit too often on the oldies stations and have grown tired of it

7.The Mountain's High-pretty dippy in my opinion

8.All My Ex's Live in Texas-Alright,Adam!Another great Texas song that I love..George Strait is awesome

9.Day By Day-must admit I've never heard of this song

10.Ring Of Fire-I love Johnny Cash and this is one of his really great songs.I always think of how much June did for him whenever I hear it

11.Love Me Two Times-I never have tired of this one simply because it doesn't get a lot of airplay around here

12.Good Morning Girl-what a downer!Far from their best effort I must say

13.Nickel and Dime-haven't listened to this one very much

14.Hey Paula-I always remember that scene in "Animal House" whenever I hear this song...pretty tune

15.I'm Down-yes,not too bad a rendition of the Beatle's song

16.I Would Find You-lot of others are superior to it

17.I Walk The Line-classic Cash!Excellent song from this true country legend

18.Church of Logic,Sin and Love-not at all familiar with it,sorry to say

19.On Fire-a great song though I have heard it to the saturation point,I'm afraid

20.Folsom Prison Blues-this sure is a great list!All this wonderful country music and so much Johnny Cash

[djdave]

I'll Tumble 4 Ya-Culture Club 1983 (Previous ranking 4926)
Liked it then, don't play it much today.

The Wanderer-Dion 1961/62
Not bad.

Same Old Lang Syne-Dan Fogelberg 1980/81
Always one of my faves of his.

It's a Miracle-Culture Club 1984 (Previous ranking 4928)
Same comment as Tumble, and actually not quite as good. Died VERY fast, like just 2 months after release.

If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)-Alabama 1984 (new listing)
One of their better ones.

Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing-Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 1968
My forever fave of theirs together.

The Mountain’s High-Dick & Deedee 1961
Don't like it that much more than you, Sat. Those summer/fall of '61 lists were strange, this like shot from 15 to 2, and stayed only 3 weeks in the top 10.

All My Ex’s Live in Texas-George Strait 1987 (new listing)
Passable.

Day By Day-Hooters 1985/86
Pretty good.

Ring of Fire-Johnny Cash 1963 (new listing)
Classic.

Love Me Two Times- Doors 1967/68
Yes!

Good Morning Girl-Journey 1980
I always heard "Stay awhile" more.

Nickel & Dime-Journey 1977
I know I recall this...

Hey Paula-Paul & Paula 1962/63
Nice love song.

I'm Down (Live)-Yes 1976/91
Don't know this.

I Would Find You-Journey 1977
Don't recall this like Nickel & Dime.

I Walk the Line-Johnny Cash 1956 (new listing)
What a debut tune. Solid.

Church of Logic, Sin, and Love-The Men 1991
I played this a time or two in college, can't quite place the melody today.

On Fire-Van Halen 1978
Awesome.

Folsom Prison Blues-Johnny Cash 1956/68 (new listing)
Great one!

[Camille Noire]

[glow=red,2,300]I'll Tumble 4 Ya-Culture Club 1983 (Previous ranking 4926)
Yeah, I think gay might be a good word for it. I'm not really big on them though.

The Wanderer-Dion 1961/62
This song is pretty cool.

Same Old Lang Syne-Dan Fogelberg 1980/81
Haven't heard this one.

It's a Miracle-Culture Club 1984 (Previous ranking 4928)
Not big on this song.

If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)-Alabama 1984 (new listing)
I'm not too wild about this one. I hear this one a lot and I didn't realize it was so old.

Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing-Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 1968
I don't like this song at all.

The Mountain’s High-Dick & Deedee 1961
I haven't heard this one.

All My Ex’s Live in Texas-George Strait 1987 (new listing)
I like this song...I always thought it was funny.

Day By Day-Hooters 1985/86
Haven't heard this one.

Ring of Fire-Johnny Cash 1963 (new listing)
This one is okay.

Love Me Two Times- Doors 1967/68
This is not one of their best in my opinion.

Good Morning Girl-Journey 1980
Haven't heard this one.

Nickel & Dime-Journey 1977
Nor this one.

Hey Paula-Paul & Paula 1962/63
I don't like this song at all.

I'm Down (Live)-Yes 1976/91
I haven't heard this one.

I Would Find You-Journey 1977
Nor this one.

I Walk the Line-Johnny Cash 1956 (new listing)
Nor this one.

Church of Logic, Sin, and Love-The Men 1991
Nor this one.

On Fire-Van Halen 1978
This isn't my favorite but I guess it is okay.

Folsom Prison Blues-Johnny Cash 1956/68 (new listing)
Haven't heard this one.[/glow]

[55dodger]

I'll Tumble 4 Ya - never liked it
The Wanderer - Classic
Same Old Lang Syne - Don't remember this one
It's a Miracle - never liked it
If You're Gonna Play In Texas - Great song
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing - good song, not their best
The Mountain's High - Goofy
All My Ex's Live in Texas - If played backwards, does George get all his ex's back?
Day by Day - good song
Ring of Fire - great song
Love Me Two Times - Great song
Good Morning Girl - ok song
Nickel & Dime - not bad, just not a favorite
Hey Paula - Goofy
I'm Down - ok song
I Would Find You - ok song
I Walk the Line - great song
On Fire - good song
Folsom Prison - His signature song? Anyway, it's a great one.

Rest - don't know

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kathyb said:

Folsom Prison Blues--Another Cash song my dad used to sing. Drunk or not. He was quite the Johnny Cash fan, so I heard him a lot during my childhood.

At least this wasn't a completely drunk song. LOL!

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Dawn said:

Glad to see it back!


I'm Down (Live)-Yes 1976/91
I've never heard this, but I'm curious about it!

It's on their original box set!

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Ken said:

Good Morning Girl - I think I might have heard this is it from Depature ?



I'm Down - I'd really like to hear this


Church of Logic Sin and Love - This sounds like something I would really like - I imagine it's deleted now?

Yes, near the end of side 2 of Departure, where they were cramming songs on.

Like I mentioned to Dawn above, it's on the first Yes box set.

Not sure if it's deleted, probably though. Yes, I can picture you liking it!

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H2IZCOOL-live said:

The Mountain’s High-Dick & Deedee 1961
I disagree with those who call the early '60s a bad period of rock. There was a lot of good music back then. This song, however, was not part of it.

Hey Paula-Paul & Paula 1962/63
Disagree with you again, Adam. These songs won't disappear until no one remembers them. It's nostalgia at this point. Not great (or even good) music, but nostalgia. Terrible song, but a few years ago I had a work-friend named Paula, and I'd torment her with this unmercifully.

I don't mean it was godawful, after all, you had the Beach Boys, the Four Seasons, girl groups, and stuff Elvis recorded before he left for the army. I just mean in comparison to the beginnings of rock (Elvis, Chuck, Jerry Lee, Everlys) and then the British Invasion, it just wasn't quite the same.

As far as Paula goes, I just meant the oldies station here concentrates more on the Doobies & Fleetwood Mac then on music from that period.