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Subject: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 09/02/04 at 1:07 pm
This one was tough, as a lot of good songs came out in 1974.
I would have to say that my favorite from this list is "Annie's Song" (John Denver), followed by "Sundown" (Gordon Lightfoot). :)
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Paul on 09/02/04 at 1:40 pm
This one was tough, as a lot of good songs came out in 1974.ÂÂÂ
There's an understatement, Karen...
From the above, 'Sundown' gets it...
...but (and I make absolutely no apologies for repetition...!) the best one this year was 'When Will I See You Again' by The Three Degrees - so wonderful, it hurts...
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 09/02/04 at 1:48 pm
...but (and I make absolutely no apologies for repetition...!) the best one this year was 'When Will I See You Again' by The Three Degrees - almost logic-defying brilliant...
It's funny, but as I was making this poll I just had a feeling that you would say something about this song, Paul. ;)
I agree with you in that it is a fantastic little number. The reason I didn't include it in this list is because I was trying to stick with U.S. #1's. :-\\
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Paul on 09/02/04 at 2:01 pm
The reason I didn't include it in this list is because I was trying to stick with U.S. #1's. :-\\
Heh! I knew that...!!
Well, it did the trick here - and that's good enough for me...!
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 09/02/04 at 2:08 pm
Heh! I knew that...!!
Well, it did the trick here - and that's good enough for me...!
How about next time I do a poll with all #2's from this side of the world? I won't do one particular year, just a mix of stuff from the 'Me' decade. :D
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: gemini61 on 09/02/04 at 5:41 pm
Well C.F., I'll have to go with "Bennie & The Jets" followed by "Sundown" :)
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: RockandRollFan on 09/02/04 at 7:32 pm
This one was tough, as a lot of good songs came out in 1974.ÂÂÂ
I would have to say that my favorite from this list is "Annie's Song" (John Denver), followed by "Sundown" (Gordon Lightfoot). :)
Same for me Karen.....speaking of Bo Donaldson... ::) have you ever heard thier "Other" hit called "Who Do You Think You Are"...I actually like it better than "Billy" :D
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: zcrito on 09/02/04 at 8:38 pm
Wow, not much to choose from in that list.
Let's see, out of the ones I like...
The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand
Rock The Boat - Hues Corporation
I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton
Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas
Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin
I'll go with "Rock The Boat" by Hues Corporation. :)
Those songs weren't "rock" but I believe someone in-the-know once said:
"What do you need new bands for? Everyone knows rock attained perfection in 1974 - it's a scientific fact!"
-Homer Simpson
http://www.asmallvictory.net/archives/homer.jpg
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: RockandRollFan on 09/02/04 at 8:57 pm
Wow, not much to choose from in that list.
Let's see, out of the ones I like...
The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand
Rock The Boat - Hues Corporation
I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton
Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas
Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin
I'll go with "Rock The Boat" by Hues Corporation. :)
Those songs weren't "rock" but I believe someone in-the-know once said:
"What do you need new bands for? Everyone knows rock attained perfection in 1974 - it's a scientific fact!"
-Homer Simpson
http://www.asmallvictory.net/archives/homer.jpg
True enough, zcrito...1974 will certainly NOT go down as a great year for rock....about all I can recall from the Rock genre of the top of my head is...Bad Company's self-titled LP....Joe Walsh...and the Doobies great LP called "What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits" ;)
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 09/02/04 at 11:01 pm
Wow, not much to choose from in that list.
You're kidding me, right?! ???
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 09/02/04 at 11:05 pm
.....speaking of Bo Donaldson... ::) have you ever heard thier "Other" hit called "Who Do You Think You Are"...I actually like it better than "Billy" :D
No, I haven't, Mark. I guess I'll have to hunt for it now. :)
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: zcrito on 09/02/04 at 11:24 pm
True enough, zcrito...1974 will certainly NOT go down as a great year for rock....about all I can recall from the Rock genre of the top of my head is...Bad Company's self-titled LP....Joe Walsh...and the Doobies great LP called "What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits" ;)
No. Homer is right. Everyone knows rock attained perfection in 1974.
Just the songs listed in the poll aren't really "rock" songs from 1974.
"What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits" -- I always liked that "Another Park, Another Sunday" song. :)
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: zcrito on 09/02/04 at 11:25 pm
You're kidding me, right?! ???
No. Sorry. I only like 5 out of the 10 you listed. That's just a sad 50%. :(
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Tanya1976 on 09/02/04 at 11:46 pm
Sundown - Gordon Lightfight comes first, followed by Bennie and the Jets by Elton John
Tanya
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 09/02/04 at 11:49 pm
No. Sorry. I only like 5 out of the 10 you listed. That's just a sad 50%. :(
Hmmm...
I guess I'll have to do a poll just for 'rock' songs of 1974.
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: mandamoo on 09/03/04 at 6:25 am
From this list, I picked 'Rock The Boat'
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Paul on 09/03/04 at 7:04 am
....speaking of Bo Donaldson... ::) have you ever heard thier "Other" hit called "Who Do You Think You Are"...I actually like it better than "Billy" :D
I certainly have, Mark...and, just like 'Billy', it was a British song 'covered' for the US market - our 'original' was performed by a group called Candlewick Green, and it was their only success...
Nothing much to choose from between both versions, but a good song nonetheless...
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: wagonman76 on 09/03/04 at 11:31 am
"I Shot The Sherriff" is my fav. Dont really care for any of the others as much.
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: jaytee on 09/05/04 at 8:03 am
Same for me Karen.....speaking of Bo Donaldson... ::) have you ever heard thier "Other" hit called "Who Do You Think You Are"...I actually like it better than "Billy" :D
Who Do You Think You Are charted here in Australia. However, Billy Don't Be A Hero was a hit here for Paper Lace.
I voted for Cats In The Cradle by Harry Chapin (very hard decision to make out of that lot!) and I've got to agree with Paul, "When Will I See You Again" is a fabulous song - it really takes me back :)
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: nally on 10/18/04 at 3:04 pm
Of those listed, I'm gonna select "Sundown."
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Mergal on 12/03/04 at 1:30 am
I chose Annie's Song as my favorite, and I Shot the Sheriff as my least :-P
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: ktelqueen on 12/03/04 at 1:32 am
Annie's Song,Cat's In The Cradle,Sundown,I Shot The Sheriff and Rock The Boat
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Banks on 12/03/04 at 5:45 am
Again, a hard one...But I had to go with Cats In The Cradle. But the rest...Well, what would the 70's have been without them????
Alright Now
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Sylvia on 12/05/04 at 12:09 pm
Where is ABBA's Waterloo??????
Sylvia >:(
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: HeartsAfire on 12/05/04 at 6:03 pm
Good group of songs here!
Of this group, I chose "Rock the Boat" as my favorite. "Kung Gu Fighting" as a close second. :)
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: HeartsAfire on 12/05/04 at 6:04 pm
Of this group, I chose "Rock the Boat" as my favorite. "Kung Gu Fighting" as a close second. :)
;D Kung Gu Fighting... where each participant is handed a spatula & cake batter...or some other "gu-ey" substance.
Obviously, I meant "Kung FU Fighting"... ;)
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: triciamarie1972 on 12/05/04 at 6:09 pm
I love all those songs and i was only 2 when they came out LOL!!!! :D it was a hard decision but i really like Kung FU fighting, I shot the sheriff, Rock the boat, Sundown, benny and the jets, cats in the cradle!!!
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Caroline on 01/07/05 at 10:42 pm
well, Billy Don't Be A Hero was a definite favorite of mine but I'm surprised no one mentioned the awesome...The Night Chicago Died by Paper Lace. I LOVED that song!!
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Zella on 01/08/05 at 2:05 am
Where's 'other'? :D
I have two of songs above on 45. Can't listen to either one of them anymore...
Best song from 1974...?
Teenage Lament '74 - Alice Cooper :)
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Zella on 01/08/05 at 2:17 am
Some more good songs from 1974:
Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) - Rolling Stones
Candy's Going Bad - Golden Earring
Star - Stealers Wheel
Star Baby - Guess Who
Another Love - Stories
Jim Dandy - Black Oak Arkansas
Midnight Rider - Greg Allman
Painted Ladies - Ian Thomas
Oh Very Young - Cat Stevens
King of Rock and Roll - Cashman & West
Walk On - Neil Young
Life is a Rock - Reunion
Willie and the Hand Jive - Eric Clapton
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Carrie on 01/08/05 at 2:21 am
Annie's Song, Bennie And The Jets, and Cat's In The Cradle
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Philip Eno on 01/08/05 at 2:44 am
Annie's Song - John Denver
Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin
Two of my favourite songs from 1974 and great songs too!
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Howard on 01/08/05 at 7:35 pm
Carl Douglas-Kung Fu Fighting
Howard
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Tony on 05/13/05 at 8:46 pm
You Are Everything - Stylistics
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: hornet on 05/14/05 at 4:23 am
cats in the cradle for me
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: FussBudgetVanPelt on 05/14/05 at 7:32 am
Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot :)
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: holicman on 05/16/05 at 11:27 pm
This one was tough, as a lot of good songs came out in 1974.ÂÂÂ
I would have to say that my favorite from this list is "Annie's Song" (John Denver), followed by "Sundown" (Gordon Lightfoot). :)
from that selection, for me Bennie and the Jets is my favourite, though i think the best song to be released thta year was "air that i breathe" by the Hollies..........thats a beautiful song :)
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: Philip Eno on 05/20/05 at 3:20 pm
cats in the cradle   for me
And me!
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: memory on 06/27/05 at 1:08 pm
cats in the craddle
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: berger on 06/27/05 at 7:47 pm
Out of the choices, its got to be, Billy Don't be a Hero followed by Benny and the Jets
I hated "I shot the Sheriff"
Kung Fu Fighting was the best at the Junior High dances
Subject: Re: Favorite Song from 1974
Written By: iluvthe80s on 06/28/05 at 7:18 am
From the list, I picked 'Rock the Boat'. I also like 'Rock On' by David Essex, both that version and Michael Damian's 1989 remake. :)