Poll: February 1960 Songs

   The latest poll of songs I voted on was for February 1960, a big year for the CHR format.  35 songs were voted on this time. 

You can hear this countdown at: 

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"This Magic Moment", Drifters : 1
"El Paso", Marty Robbins : 2
"He'll Have To Go", Jim Reeves : 3
"Beyond The Sea", Bobby Darin : 4
"Baby (You've Got What It Takes) ", Dinah Washington & Brook Benton : 5
"You Got What It Takes", Marv Johnson : 6
"The Theme From "A Summer Place"", Percy Faith & His Orchestra : 7
"Wild One", Bobby Rydell : 8
"Where Or When", Dion & the Belmonts : 9
"Sweet Nothin's", Brenda Lee : 10
"Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop", Little Anthony & the Imperials : 11
"Let It Be Me", Everly Brothers : 12
"Way Down Yonder In New Orleans", Freddie Cannon : 13
"Running Bear", Johnny Preston : 14
"Handy Man", Jimmy Jones : 15
"Teen Angel", Mark Dinning : 16
"Why", Frankie Avalon : 17
"Lonely Blue Boy", Conway Twitty : 18
"Lady Luck", Lloyd Price : 19
"Harbor Lights", Platters : 20
"I Was Such A Fool (To Fall In Love With You)", Flamingos : 21
"Puppy Love", Paul Anka : 22
"Mama", Connie Francis : 23
"The Big Hurt", Miss Toni Fisher : 24
"What In The World's Come Over You", Jack Scott : 25
"Down By The Station", Four Preps : 26
"It's Time To Cry", Paul Anka : 27
"Forever", Little Dippers : 28
"Midnite Special", Paul Evans : 29
"Darling Lorraine", Knockouts : 30
"My Heart Belongs To Only You", Twilights : 31
"Pretty Blue Eyes", Steve Lawrence : 32
"The Village Of St. Bernadette", Andy Williams : 33
"Go, Jimmy, Go", Jimmy Clanton : 34
"Tracy's Theme (From "Philadelphia Story")", Spencer Ross : 35

Personal Picks: 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

   Below are my Personal picks for the 2025 Rock Hall, listed in alphabetical order.  Most of the 14 nominees could get a "Yes" vote from me in other years.

8/14 are first time nominees.

5 are 2nd time nominees. 

One nominee is a 3 time nominee.

Two acts are back from last year (Mariah Carey, Oasis)

Only 4 women nominated. 

All 4 women are return nominees. 

No new female nominees this year. 

I really think the nomcom wants the 2 solo women inducted. 

Only 2 R&B acts nominated. 

No first year eligibles nominated. 

If you like 90’s music, this ballot will make you happy. 7 of these acts first hit big in that decade. 

With each of my picks, I recommend some of their best recordings.

Reminder: voters can pick up to 7 acts.  

Again, these are my Personal picks, not predictions. 

Top 7

Bad Company - Thanks to the muscular vocals of Paul Rodgers they were one of my favorite rock bands of the 70's.  All praise to Free, too.  First nomination.

1.  Bad Company

2.  Very Best of 

Billy Idol - Decades removed from his MTV peak in the 80's, his best songs still sound good away from the visuals.  First nomination.

1.  Rebel Yell

2.  Greatest Hits

Cyndi Lauper -  An empowering, inspirational voice who inspired many followers.  2nd nomination.

1. She's So Unusual

2. Essential 

Joe Cocker - One of the most distinctive, soulful vocalists of his era.  I saw him open for Tom Petty in 2005 and he put on a tight 45 minute crowd-pleasing set.  First nomination.

1.  Mad Dogs and Englishmen

2.  Ultimate Collection

Mariah Carey - We all know she can sing, but she can also write a good song. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall in 2022.  2nd nomination

1.  Emancipation of Mimi

2.  Essential

Outkast - The best rap act of the late 90's/00's.  Rap blended with Southern Soul & Funk.  First nomination. 

1.  Stankonia

2.  Big Boi and Dre Present Outkast

White Stripes - Jack & Meg White blended Blues and Garage Rock into their own original sound for the 21st Century. 2nd nomination

1.  Elephant

2.  Greatest Hits

The Rest

Black Crowes - first nomination

Chubby Checker - first nomination

Joy Division/New Order - 2nd nomination

Mana - first nomination

Oasis - 2nd nomination

Phish - first nomination

Soundgarden - 3rd nomination

Playlist for 4/2

Sly Lives (2025 Sly Stone Documentary)

Sly Stone Songbook - Various (Ace)

Opry 100 (TV Special)

Anders Osborne - Picasso's Villa

Lilly Hiatt - Forever

Yacht Soul 78-84 - Paul Clifford Radio Show

Ruthie Foster - Mileage

Taj Mahal - Swingin' Live at the Church in Tulsa