ira Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 THIS IS AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GALA EVENT TO BE KNOWN AS THE ANNUAL "ABMY" AWARDS.WE ARE SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR POPULAR HIT SONGS THAT EMULATE AND EMBODY THE QUALITIES OF THE PENTULTIMATE SONG OF BEAUTY,PAIN,GRACE,MUSICIANSHIP AND ALSO,MEET THE REQUIREMENT FOR"MAKES YOU WANNA CRYISHNESS".THIS AWARD IS OF COURSE NAMED FOR ERIC'S "ALL BY MYSELF" THE ULTIMATE AND PERFECT SONG OF HUMAN CONDITIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS.1-PLEASE ONLY THREE NOMINATIONS PER PERSON!2-WHO WILL BE THE PANEL THAT CHOOSES THE WINNER?--DON'T KNOW.3-GUEST CELEBRITIES-I'M WORKIN' ON A FEW.(GARY COLEMAN'S PEOPLE ARE GETTING BACK TO ME SOON.IS BOB DENVER AROUND?MY NOMINEES:1)THE WAY WE USED TO BE(SORTA LIKE GIVING VINCE LOMBARDI-THE VINCE LOMBARDI AWARD).2)BLUER THAN BLUE-MICHAEL JOHNSON.3)ANOTHER AULD LANG SYNE-DAN FOGELBERG. PLEASE JOIN THE GALA AND NOMINATE 3 CANDIDATES.MAYBE WE CAN CONFER WITH OUR SELVES AND OUR MODERATORS AND PICK A TOP 5 OR A CLEAR #1 2006 WINNER.SHEESH WE'RE A BIG WEBSITE-IT MIGHT EVEN CREATE SOME BUZZFOR ERIC AND"WOULNDN'T IT BE NICE"BUT FOR NOW VOTE-PICK 3-IT'LL BE FUN-"I GARONTEE"-IRA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 1) Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton2) Vincent - Don McLean3) Neither One of Us (Wants to Say Goodbye) - Gladys Knight & The Pips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 I think "Tears In Heaven" will surely be a top contender.I agree.-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trindy Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Um, Ira...if ABM is the "penultimate song of beauty, pain, grace and musicianship"...what's the ULTIMATE song??(It's gotta be frustrating not knowing who you came in second to!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 I believe Ira is looking for the penultimate song, having established ABM is the ultimate song. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 I was kinda saying that "ABM" sets the standard.What are some other songs that move you-and can receive a sort of "Babe Ruth" award" for embodying and exemplifying the spirit of this great emotional song? So Trindy-What are 3 songs that move you and might be worthy of the prestigious (?) "ABMY" award in 2006?-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarBabi7 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 1. "The Green Beret" - Barry Sadler2. "I Was Born To Love You" - Eric Carmen3. "You've Got A Way" - Shania TwainNot necessarily for the reasons you want Ira, but they always seem to get to me.Sugar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I'm Through With Love - Eric CarmenUnbreak My Heart - Toni BraxtonI Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Can't You See- Marshall Tucker Band (currently background music for a GM commercial, go figure)Second Avenue- Tim Hardin or Art GarfunkelAlone Again, Naturally- Gilbert O'Sullivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 GENE-THIS DOESN'T MAKE IT OFFICIAL-BUT I KNOW FROM A PREVIOUS POST-THAT DARLENE AND I AGREE WITH YOU THAT "SECOND AVENUE" IS A HELL OF A GUT-WRENCHING SONG.-IRA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Unbreak My Heart-Toni BraxtonCry-RaspberriesKeep on Lovin' You- REO Speedwagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 Ya know-I gotta think "When A Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge is pretty darn moving too.-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 "I Go Crazy" --Paul Davis"The Way We Used To Be" --Eric Carmen"I Go Crazy" -- Paul Davis (sorry, gotta nominate it twice, 'cause it's just the perfect song in my book and makes me bawl like a baby every time. Those first notes that come out of that song set the tone for what's to come. Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popdude Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 "Shelter" - Cheap Trick"You Don't Love Me" - Matthew Sweet"Try Again" - Big Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnniekNY Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Ira, Bob Denver passed away but he'd be honored!Get that guy who sang "Shannon" instead!This is fun but tough and I'm not repeating other choices either....1) "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again" - EC 2) "Perhaps Love" - John Denver or "Goodbye Again"3) "Beauty and the Beast" - Stevie Nicks (with full orchestra) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Davie Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 1. Jealous Guy - John Lennon2. In My Room - I give full credit to Brian Wilson, who taught all the Beach Boys HOW to sing the arrangement, line by line3. It's Too Late - Carole King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesteve Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 If You Change Your Mind.. 'berries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachie Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachie Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Goodnight Saigon - Billy Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 1. "Hallelujah" - Jeff Buckley's version2. "My City of Ruin" - Bruce Springsteen (especially the live version from the 9/11 tribute CD)3. "At This Moment" - Billy Vera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmichel Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 "Without You" Harry Nilsson's version"Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"-Elton John"Goodbye To Love"-The Carpenters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldblue Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 "Skywriter" - Art Garfunkel / Jimmy Webb"My Old Friend the Blues" - Steve Earle / Patty Loveless"In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" - Frank Sinatraand, since you just reminded me, Dan:"I Can Dream, Can't I?" - The Carpenters version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 I know I said 3 nominations but Brian Wilson's "Love and Mercy" is pretty good too.-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnniekNY Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Ira, you have cleverly added to your initial list...I am totally laughing!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 "All I See Is Your Face" Dan Hill"Crying In My Sleep" Art Garfunkel/Jimmy Webb"Before My Heart Finds Out" Gene Cotton..."Well I see you writing something down,and leaving it on the dresser.The tears in your eyes look alot like mine, but I guess it's all for the better.So before we say our last goodbyes,Baby won't you hold me just one more time..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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