AI4 week of 4/11 Discussion and Spoilers

[aikenseeker]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!

Hope to see you all here tonight!

[stellium]

Ryan has confirmed the theme for this week on his radio show this morning.   They are going with the decision which the producers have announced they are sticking with this year:  not to narrow down the songs to a certain genre,  as Country or Disco,  as it is not fair to everyone,  and so this year each theme will be wide enough that each contestant can bring any kind of genre they like into the show that night.

This week's theme is The Year You Were Born.  

If you have not purchased Fred Bronson's big white shiny book seen on the show, "The Billboard Book Of No. 1 Hits", which he gave to each contestant, it is perfect for this theme. Fred's book has one page for every new No. 1 hit, week by week, through each year since 1955.

At the bottem of the page, an insert box has the Top 5 of that week on the charts. There are also Billboard Top 40 books by Joel Whitburn, and Fred had an orange book come out a few years ago which divides songs into subjects, just like a librarian's card catalog ! Song about boys, about girls, about animals, about cars, etc. It always gives the year for each song.

[stellium]

SilverGirl of TTC gave us these examples along with the year each of the TOP 8 were born:

There are hundred more.  Can you think of any?

Anthony: 1986
1. That's What Friends Are For, Dionne & Friends
2. Broken Wings, Mr. Mister
3. Kyrie, Mr. Mister (oh no he won't...)
4. On My Own , Patti Labelle & Michael McDonald
5. Say You, Say Me, Lionel Richie
6. How Will I Know, Whitney Houston
7. Party All The Time, Eddie Murphy
8. Burning Heart, Survivor
9. I Miss You, Klymaxx
10. Secret Lovers, Atlantic Starr
11. Greatest Love Of All, Whitney Houston
12. Addicted To Love, Robert Palmer
13. Friends And Lovers, Carl Anderson & Gloria Loring
14. Glory Of Love, Peter Cetera
15. Kiss, Prince & The Revolution
16. There'll Be Sad Songs, Billy Ocean
17. Alive And Kicking, Simple Minds
18. Never, Heart
19. West End Girls, Pet Shop Boys
20. Higher Love, Steve Winwood

Anwar: 1980
1. Call Me, Blondie
2. Another Brick In The Wall, Pink Floyd
3. Magic, Olivia Newton-John
4. Rock With You, Michael Jackson
5. Funkytown, Lipps, Inc.
6. Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Queen
7. It's Still Rock And Roll To Me, Billy Joel
8. Do That To Me One More Time, Captain & Tennille
9. Coming Up, Paul McCartney
10. The Rose, Bette Midler
11. Escape (The Pina Colada Song), Rupert Holmes
12. Cars, Gary Numan
13. Cruisin', Smokey Robinson
14. Working My Way Back To You-Forgive Me Girl, Spinners
15. Please Don't Go, K.C. & The Sunshine Band
16. Little Jeannie, Elton John
17. Babe, Styx
18. Upside Down, Diana Ross
19. Lost In Love, Air Supply
20. Ride Like The Wind, Cristopher Cross

Bo & Constantine: 1975
1. Love Will Keep Us Together, Captain & Tennille
2. Philadelphia Freedom, Elton John
3. Rhinestone Cowboy, Glen Campbell
4. Shining Star, Earth, Wind & Fire
5. My Eyes Adored You, Frankie Valli
6. Before The Next Teardrop Falls, Freddy Fender
7. Fame, David Bowie
8. Kung Fu Fighting, Carl Douglas
9. One Of These Nights, Eagles
10. Thank God I'm A Country Boy, John Denver
11. Jive Talkin', Bee Gees
12. Best Of My Love, Eagles
13. He Don't Love You (Like I Love You), Tony Orlando & Dawn
14. Laughter In The Rain, Neil Sedaka
15. Black Water, Doobie Brothers
16. Ballroom Blitz, Sweet
17. (Hey Wont You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song, B.J. Thomas
18. Lovin' You, Minnie Riperton
19. At Seventeen, Janis Ian
20. Pick Up The Pieces, Average White Band

Carrie & Vonzell: 1984
1. What's Love Got To Do With It, Tina Turner
2. When Doves Cry, Prince
3. Jump, Van Halen
4. Footloose, Kenny Loggins
5. Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now), Phil Collins
6. Say Say Say, Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson
7. Let's Hear It For The Boy, Deniece Williams
8. Owner Of A Lonely Heart, Yes
9. Ghostbusters, Ray Parker Jr.
10. Karma Chameleon, Culture Club
11. Missing You, John Waite
12. All Night Long (All Night), Lionel Richie
13. Hello, Lionel Richie
14. Dancing In The Dark, Bruce Springsteen
15. Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Cyndi Lauper
16. Self Control, Laura Branigan
17. Time After Time, Cyndi Lauper
18. Jump (For My Love), Pointer Sisters
19. Talking In Your Sleep, Romantics
20. The Reflex, Duran Duran


Nadia & Scott: 1976
1. Silly Love Songs, Wings
2. Don't Go Breaking My Heart, Elton John & Kiki Dee
3. Disco Lady, Johnnie Taylor
4. Play That Funky Music, Wild Cherry
5. December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night), Four Seasons
6. Love Is Alive, Gary Wright
7. Love Machine (Part 1), The Miracles
8. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover, Paul Simon
9. Kiss And Say Goodbye, Manhattans
10. A Fifth Of Beethoven, Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band
11. Get Close, Seals & Crofts
12. Afternoon Delight, Starland Vocal Band
13. I Write The Songs, Barry Manilow
14. Fly, Robin, Fly, Silver Convention
15. Love Hangover, Diana Ross
16. Sara Smile, Daryl Hall & John Oates
17. More, More, More, Andrea True Connection
18. Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen
19. Misty Blue, Dorothy Moore
20. Boogie Fever, Sylvers

[clay_fan_20]

there are great songs there! i just hope Bo step it up tonight, he needs to blow away today!

[clays#1fan]

O WOW THATS A NIFTY THEME!! I LIKE IT!! I THINK ITS GONNA BE A GREAT SHOW!!    

[alli_aiken]

Wow what a fun theme!!!!  I'm excited to see what my fellow '84 buddies Carrie and Vonzell will sing!!

[Tammy]

BOY..THESE GUYS  HAVE IT MUCH EASIER THIS YEAR WITH THEIR SONG CHOICES..  SEE YOU TONIGHT..

[PHILLYLUVSCLAY]

UM. SUSIE SWEETIE.. THE THREAD HAS 3/11 SHOULDN'T BE 4/11?

[Tammy]

UM. SUSIE SWEETIE.. THE THREAD HAS 3/11 SHOULDN'T BE 4/11?

ACTUALLY IT SHOULD BE THE 12TH..   PHILLY,  WERE THE CLAY TWINS..  OR THE CLAYMATES..    I CRACK MYSELF UP.. :duh

[clayMaine-iac]

Okay, this is the second week in a row when I have had to fix the thread title!!          

Why do I take so much grief when I get the date wrong on the ANN??!! At least I know what month it is.

PS.
Susy,
Time warps are only recommended for those with experience in the supernatural or Star Trek.

[claydevotee]

AIKENSEEKER posted:

Hope to see you all here tonight!
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Alas, I won't be able to be on the thread with all of you ladies this evening.  Have to work with my church's youth group on some music they will be singing on Sunday.  So....have fun, ladies!  Loves ya!

[aikenseeker]

Okay, this is the second week in a row when I have had to fix the thread title

PS.
Susy,
Time warps are only recommended for those with experience in the supernatural or Star Trek.

Aw man, that's what happens when I start the thread when I'm in a rush.

Sorry Mummy!

Stellium thank you for all of your hard work in getting that info to us!

What a day!

A two hour commute to the office due to traffic!

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

Awwwwwwwwwww! Mamma Dev we'll miss you!

[Judee]

ANYBODY HOME???

[lorraine]

LORRAINE COMING ABOARD!!!!!!!

DOESN'T LOOK LIKE ANYONE IS HERE YET.  I THINK I AM EARLY.

[PHILLYLUVSCLAY]

UM. SUSIE SWEETIE.. THE THREAD HAS 3/11 SHOULDN'T BE 4/11?

ACTUALLY IT SHOULD BE THE 12TH..   PHILLY,  WERE THE CLAY TWINS..  OR THE CLAYMATES..    I CRACK MYSELF UP.. :duh

NOW TAMMY, WE NEED TO POST RIGHT AFTER EACH OTHER, TO REALLY CONFUSED EVERYBODY...

[aikenseeker]

Hey Judee!

I'm here and it's time for AI!

Thanks to Stellium for letting us know the theme for this evening!

OMG! Tired girl over here!

[lorraine]

HEY JUDEE - LIKE THE NEW AVIE.  I WILL TRY TO BE POSITIVE TONIGHT O.K.

[aikenseeker]

Hey Lorraine!

Hey Philly!

[lorraine]

HI SUZIE.  LONG DRIVE HOME I SEE!!!!!!

[Judee]

OKAY EVERYBODY, POSITIVE THOUGHTS ONLY.  I GUESS I BETTER MUZZLE MYSELF.