INSANE list, April 13!!

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So have you noticed the new country songs haven't been on here much lately? They appear in clumps! LOL!



5217 Rockin’ Robin-Michael Jackson 1972

This is what I think is so cool. I did not PLAN for this and the original to be so close together. It just happened that way. So my mind must really keep them together. Not a bad cover.

5216 Our Day Will Come-Ruby & the Romantics
1963

Nice song from that lost period that doesn't get radio play these days.

5215 Chain Lightning-Steely Dan 1975 (previous ranking 3720)

Never been a Steely fave, but I am surprised I dropped it this far down. The weakest on an otherwise great album.

5214 Yesterday’s Gone-Chad & Jeremy 1964

The only song I really know by this duo. Nice British folky stuff.


5213 The Wah Watusi-Orlons 1962

Same deal as the Ruby & the Romantics song.

5212 G.T.O.-Ronny & the Daytonas 1964

Cool Beach Boys sound alike song.

5211 Take Me Home-Cher 1979

Cher goes disco, but then who didn't in those days? Decent, if overlooked song.

5210 Dancing in the Streets-Martha & Vendellas
1964

Typical Motown oldie. Take it or leave it.

5209 One Fine Day-Chiffons 1963

Again, typical of the times (am I seeing a trend here?).

5208 Nothin’ But a Good Time-Poison 1988

Not only were they a chick metal act, but their songs were corny.

5207 Angel Boy-Tim McGraw 2001 (new addition)

I actually don't mind this one. I think it was briefly a single. I really like the music on it.

5206 Down On The Border-Little River Band 1982

Only the first appearance by LRB. Shows you how strong they are. I didn't grow up on this one, so it's not a fave.

5205 Don’t Let Me Down-Twisted Sister 1984

An album cut on the second cassette I ever owned. I loved this tape. Decent song.

5204 Working Class Hero-John Lennon 1971

John lets the F word out twice within one song. That makes it worthy of being ranked on here alone. Not a great song overall though.

5203 Barefootin’-Robert Parker 1966

I woulda thought this was early 60s. The time had passed for corny dance songs by this point.

5202 Good Lovin’-Rascals 1966

Like the Rascals lots, but this one's time has passed.


5201 East St. Lous Toodle-Oo-Steely Dan 1974
(new addition)

If I am remembering this correctly, this is a little minute and half instrumental, nothing significant.

5200 You’ll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine)-Lou Rawls 1976

I think of this in the same context as Show and Tell. Same time period, same style song. I like this when I hear it.

5199 He's So Fine-Chiffons 1963

Again, like the Rockin' Robin case, I think it's cool when these similar songs get ranked near each other (5210, 5209). I'll take George Harrion's remake.

5198 If Looks Could Kill-Heart 1986

The one of 5 singles from the album that didn't have a video, didn't go high on the charts, and didn't leave a lasting impression.


Have at it!

[H2IZCOOL]

5217 Rockin’ Robin-Michael Jackson 1972
Wasn't bad, but the original is better

5216 Our Day Will Come-Ruby & the Romantics
1963
Kinda bluesy nightclub song. Not really my thing.

5215 Chain Lightning-Steely Dan 1975 (previous ranking 3720)
Don't know it

5214 Yesterday’s Gone-Chad & Jeremy 1964
At first I didn't care for it at all. The two guys are singing in unison. I kept comparing them with Peter and Gordon who had such nice rich harmonies. But the song grew on me, and their later songs were better.

5213 The Wah Watusi-Orlons 1962
Not bad. Liked the guy singing bass.

5212 G.T.O.-Ronny & the Daytonas 1964
OK "car" song. One of seemingly hundreds that sprouted up around that time.

5211 Take Me Home-Cher 1979
No thank you!

5210 Dancing in the Streets-Martha & Vendellas
1964
I've said before that they are at the bottom of my Motown list. Never cared for this song much.

5209 One Fine Day-Chiffons 1963
Follow-up to He's So Fine. I liked this oone more. Great piano intro.

5208 Nothin’ But a Good Time-Poison 1988
I had never listened to them back in the day, and then later on any time I tried one of their songs, my reaction was the same: Eh.

5207 Angel Boy-Tim McGraw 2001 (new addition)
Don't know it

5206 Down On The Border-Little River Band 1982
Not a bad song. Under-rated group.

5205 Don’t Let Me Down-Twisted Sister 1984
Don't know it.

5204 Working Class Hero-John Lennon 1971
After the Beatles broke up, the first good solo music was by George, not John.

5203 Barefootin’-Robert Parker 1966
Never cared for it much

5202 Good Lovin’-Rascals 1966
Very much overplayed back then. IMO, they got better about a year later.

5201 East St. Lous Toodle-Oo-Steely Dan 1974
(new addition)
Don't think I know it. Not a big Dan fan anyway.

5200 You’ll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine)-Lou Rawls 1976
Good song. Really like when Lou gets way down low.

5199 He's So Fine-Chiffons 1963
Not bad at all, but see my response to 5209.

5198 If Looks Could Kill-Heart 1986
Don't remember it.

[KittyKat - RIP Luciano]

5217 Rockin’ Robin-Michael Jackson 1972
Just okay.

5216 Our Day Will Come-Ruby & the Romantics
1963
Never hear this so I can't exactly remember how it goes

5215 Chain Lightning-Steely Dan 1975
Not their best but I still can't believe you have this higher than Bodhisattva.

5214 Yesterday’s Gone-Chad & Jeremy 1964
I like this ballad a lot. Didn't they also sing "World Without Love"? Oops, that was Peter & Gordon? Damn! I get these dorks confused. ;D

5213 The Wah Watusi-Orlons 1962
Dated

5212 G.T.O.-Ronny & the Daytonas 1964
Boring

5211 Take Me Home-Cher 1979
Love this one

5210 Dancing in the Streets-Martha & Vendellas
1964
Overplayed

5209 One Fine Day-Chiffons 1963
I like this girl group song more than others from the era.

5208 Nothin’ But a Good Time-Poison 1988
Corny yes, but undeniably sort of fun.

5207 Angel Boy-Tim McGraw 2001
Don't know it.

5206 Down On The Border-Little River Band 1982
Reminds me of car trips through FL

5205 Don’t Let Me Down-Twisted Sister 1984
Don't know it

5204 Working Class Hero-John Lennon 1971
Just ok

5203 Barefootin’-Robert Parker 1966
Not my style

5202 Good Lovin’-Rascals 1966
Overplayed


5201 East St. Lous Toodle-Oo-Steely Dan 1974
You remember correctly

5200 You’ll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine)-Lou Rawls 1976
I've always liked this song. I love the part of the bridge that goes "I'm not braggin' on myself baby..."

5199 He's So Fine-Chiffons 1963
Overplayed

5198 If Looks Could Kill-Heart 1986
Not one of their best.

[Ken]

I tried earlier but had to register again after answering grrrrrrr!

5217 - Rockin Robin' - He did a good job.

5216 - Our Day Will Come - Heard this just the other day. I also have it on vinyl, Nice track.

5215 - Chain Lighting - Pretty good tune I thought. Don't hear it that much.

5214 - Yesterday's Gone - Love it.

5213 - The Wah Watsui - Pretty good from what I remember . Had two copies on 45 and sold both.

5212 - GTO - Has been a real fave since the age of eight.

5211 - Take Me Home - Remember thinking this wasn't bad. Remember she was going out with Gene Simmons at this time.

5210 - Dancing In The Streets - Still love it.

5209 - One Fine Day - agirl group classic.

5208 - Nothin' But a Good Time - Thought it was quite good.

5207 - Angel Boy - Not familiar.

5206 - Down On The Border - first became aware of the song through a buddy of mine - he had the Greatest Hits on cassette around that time - Excellent track and a big fave.

5205 - Don't Let Me Down - Not familiar.

5204 - Working Class Hero - Always reminded me of a folk song . First heard it in the early 80's.

5203 - Barefootin - I heard Brownsville Station's cover first - it rocks!!! love the original as well.

5202 - Good Lovin - Still love this tune

5201 - East St Louis Todlee Oo - A great little track.

5200 - You'll Never Find (Another love like Mine) - Heard this many times back then - Still great to hear.

5199 -He's So Fine - LOL - Super tune!
;D
5198 -If Looks Could Kill - Like it alot.

[djdave]

5217 Rockin’ Robin-Michael Jackson 1972
Fine remake.

5216 Our Day Will Come-Ruby & the Romantics
1963
LOVE it. Gentle bossa nova rhythm.

5215 Chain Lightning-Steely Dan 1975 (previous ranking 3720)
Good one.

5214 Yesterday’s Gone-Chad & Jeremy 1964
Great tune, but like their next 2 even more.

5213 The Wah Watusi-Orlons 1962
Love it--OK, Abkco and your Cameo/Parkway masters!!!

5212 G.T.O.-Ronny & the Daytonas 1964
Good, but worn out a little.

5211 Take Me Home-Cher 1979
Love this.

5210 Dancing in the Streets-Martha & Vendellas
1964
If I'm in the mood, I still love it.

5209 One Fine Day-Chiffons 1963
Never loved this one quite as much as He's so fine, but still a good listen occasionally.

5208 Nothin’ But a Good Time-Poison 1988
Ah, HS graduation memories...

5207 Angel Boy-Tim McGraw 2001 (new addition)
No clue.

5206 Down On The Border-Little River Band 1982
Fine tune that originally showed up on Greatest Hits.

5205 Don’t Let Me Down-Twisted Sister 1984
Not bad.

5204 Working Class Hero-John Lennon 1971
One of my lesser faves from Lennon Legend.

5203 Barefootin’-Robert Parker 1966
Still love it.

5202 Good Lovin’-Rascals 1966
Forever love it.

5201 East St. Lous Toodle-Oo-Steely Dan 1974
(new addition)
Nice cute one.

5200 You’ll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine)-Lou Rawls 1976
Such a great, light disco. Would like to get my hands on the longer version I often hear on Syracuse radio.(WSEN, WYYY)

5199 He's So Fine-Chiffons 1963
Forever top 500. Loved this since toddler days.

5198 If Looks Could Kill-Heart 1986
I actually knew this 3rd from that overrated album after What about Love and Never. My 2nd fave from it after Nothin' at All.

[lora]

5217 Rockin’ Robin - Michael Jackson

Great cover, but wasn't this the Jackson 5 rather than Michael solo?

5216 - 5212. Never even heard of most of these acts.

5211 Take Me Home - Cher

Pretty good. Not one that gets much airplay, but I like it.

5210 Dancing in the Streets - Martha & Vendellas

Great oldie.

5209 One Fine Day - Chiffons

Eh. It's fair.

5208 Nothin’ But a Good Time - Poison

Don't know this one.

5207 Angel Boy - Tim McGraw

The title doesn't sound familiar, but I've probably heard it.

5206 - 5200 - Don't know these.

5199 He's So Fine - Chiffons

Excellent. Has always been a favorite.

5198 If Looks Could Kill - Heart

I can do without this one.

[55dodger]

Rockin' Robin - Didn't really like this or the original

Our Day Will Come - It's okay, not a real favorite

Chain Lightning - Not a favorite

Yesterday's Gone - Cute folksy kind of song. Not bad

Wah Watusi - goofy song

G.T.O. - Great car, average song

Cher - I stopped liking Cher in early 70s.

Dancing in the Streets - Good song

One Fine Day - Good song

Nothing But a Good Time - don't know it

Angel Boy - don't know it

Down on the Border - Not one of my LRB favorites

Don't Let Me Down - Know their hits, don't know this

Working Class Hero - didn't like it

Barefootin' - Average song.

Good Lovin' - Great song

East St. Louis Toodle-oo - Good song, just not a favorite.

You'll Never Find Another Love - Good song

He's So Fine - Not as good as "One Fine Day"

If Looks Could Kill - Good song.

[Dawn]

5217 Rockin’ Robin-Michael Jackson 1972
Good cover of this.

5216 Our Day Will Come-Ruby & the Romantics
1963
Very nicely done. I seldom hear this on the oldies stations.

5215 Chain Lightning-Steely Dan 1975 (previous ranking 3720)
Classic Steely, from a great period.

5214 Yesterday’s Gone-Chad & Jeremy 1964
Good song - another I seldom hear on the radio.

5213 The Wah Watusi-Orlons 1962
Nice to hear occasionally.

5212 G.T.O.-Ronny & the Daytonas 1964
Catchy! I remember one of my cousins had this 45, and we used to play it in their family room.

5211 Take Me Home-Cher 1979
Love this!

5210 Dancing in the Streets-Martha & Vendellas
1964
A classic, but a bit overplayed.

5209 One Fine Day-Chiffons 1963
One of their best tunes.

5208 Nothin’ But a Good Time-Poison 1988
I've never liked their music that much.

5207 Angel Boy-Tim McGraw 2001 (new addition)
Don't know it.

5206 Down On The Border-Little River Band 1982
I first heard this in '84, on the greatest hits cassette. This should have been a bigger hit.

5205 Don’t Let Me Down-Twisted Sister 1984
I know I've heard this, but can't remember it.

5204 Working Class Hero-John Lennon 1971
Not one of his better songs.

5203 Barefootin’-Robert Parker 1966
Not a bad song, but a bit dated by that point.

5202 Good Lovin’-Rascals 1966
Good, but one of my lesser faves of theirs.

5201 East St. Lous Toodle-Oo-Steely Dan 1974
(new addition)
Love their sound.

5200 You’ll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine)-Lou Rawls 1976
A huge favorite of mine since first hearing it in '76.

5199 He's So Fine-Chiffons 1963
Probably my favorite from them.

5198 If Looks Could Kill-Heart 1986
Not their best.

[kathyb]

Rockin' Robin--Decent cover, as covers go.

Our Day Will Come--I've always liked this. One of my favorite songs from that time period.

Chain Lightning--Might know it if I heard it.

Yesterday's Gone--Chad and Jeremy and Peter and Gordon were always interchangeable to me. I don't think I remember this song.

The Wah Watusi--It's ok. Nuttin' special.

GTO--Ick.

Take Me Home--Not one of my favorite Cher songs.

Dancing in the Streets--Not bad, but I've heard it enough.

One Fine Day--Tired of it.

Nothing But a Good Time--Like it a lot. Fun song.

Angel Boy--Don't know this one.

Down on the Border--Great tune. Love LRB.

Don't Let Me Down--Don't think I know it.

Working Class Hero--I've only ever heard this a couple of times. Didn't think much of it.

Barefootin'--It's ok for what it is.

Good Lovin'--Not bad, but not a fave.

East St. Louis etc--No clue.

You'll Never Find--Pretty good song. Brings back memories.

He's So Fine--Eh.

If Looks Could Kill--Not one of Heart's best.

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H2IZCOOL said:

5204 Working Class Hero-John Lennon 1971
After the Beatles broke up, the first good solo music was by George, not John.

I agree 1000%!

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KittyKat said:

5215 Chain Lightning-Steely Dan 1975
Not their best but I still can't believe you have this higher than Bodhisattva.

5214 Yesterday’s Gone-Chad & Jeremy 1964
I like this ballad a lot. Didn't they also sing "World Without Love"? Oops, that was Peter & Gordon? Damn! I get these dorks confused. ;D

5215. Oh I HATE Bodhisattva!! Always did!

5214. Hey, leave those British dorks alone!

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Ken said:

I tried earlier but had to register again after answering grrrrrrr!

5211 - Take Me Home - Remember thinking this wasn't bad. Remember she was going out with Gene Simmons at this time.

That seems to happy to you a lot!

5211. Man, what was a weirder couple, Gene and Cher or Gene and Diana Ross?

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DJ said:

5198 If Looks Could Kill-Heart 1986
I actually knew this 3rd from that overrated album after What about Love and Never. My 2nd fave from it after Nothin' at All.

Awwww, you think it's overrated?

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Lora said:

5217 Rockin’ Robin - Michael Jackson

Great cover, but wasn't this the Jackson 5 rather than Michael solo?

No, it's from that time, but it was put out as a solo single.

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55dodger said:

Cher - I stopped liking Cher in early 70s.

I think a lot of us did!