Get Neil in NOW!!!!

The Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame is an absolute joke. The choices each year are controlled by Jann Werner and his stooges from Rolling Stone magazine. Many acts have been overlooked: KISS, Moody Blues, Genesis and Carole King has only been inducted as a songwriter and not as a singer. "Tapestry" is one of the bestselling albums of all time!

But nothing is more ridiculous than the fact that Neil Diamond is not in the Hall. The Jewish Elvis! Not even as a songwriter from the legendary Brill Street.

You may laugh at this notion, but find me a drunk college kid that doesn't know "Sweet Caroline" and where to scream the crude alteration of the lyrics. That song is even played at Fenway Park. Here is a man who has written some of the most memorable songs in the last 40 years: I'm a Believer, Cherry Cherry, Cracklin' Rosie, Solitary Man, Kentucky Woman and etc... The guy has worked with Rick Rubin. His albums skyrocket to platinum and continues to sellout arenas. How can he not be in the HOF? Only the bumbling idiot Jann Werner knows.

The Candle Black Hole

Last month, I made two attempts to purchase birthday candles for the hubby's birthday. One purchase was made at a D&W and the other at a Meijer. Something to top the Triple Chocolate Brownie tower I made for the celebration at my dad's and the Triple Chocolate Cheesecake (also made by moi) for his birthday at our house. It was a chocolate extravaganza. Both times the candles disappears once they were bagged. I watched both times as the cashier place them in the bag. However, with both times, when I got home the candles inexplicably disappear. I checked the car, garage, and the route from the garage to the kitchen. Must be a conspiracy or a hole in the space time continuum when it comes to birthday candle purchases...

Best songs ever

We've all seen the lists of the best songs of such and such and those who know me are familiar with my rantings that all lists are crap. They are just so subjective. To prove this, I am going to list the top 20 songs ever! If you disagree with my choices, I honestly don't care to hear your comments. The following is not any particular order since I am doing this off the top of my head.

1. Rainbow Connection (Kermit the Frog)
   
2. Edelweiss (Sound of Music)
   
3. All Along the Watchtower (Jimi Hendrix)
   
4. Come Fly with Me (Frank Sinatra)
   
5. At Last (Etta James)
   
6. Sitting on the Dock of the Bay (Otis Redding)
   
7. Safety Dance (Men Without Hats)
   
8. Open Arms (Journey)
   
9. Hound Dog (Big Mama Thornton)
10. Mustang Sally (Wilson Pickett)
11. Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley)
12. I Could Have Danced All Night (My Fair Lady)
13. Prayer for St. Peter (Edwin McCain)
14. Let It Be (Beatles)
15. Painted Black (Rolling Stones)
16. Goodnight Saigon (Billy Joel)
17. What'll I Do (Judy Garland)
18. Cracklin' Rosie (Neil Diamond)
19. Weekend in New England (Barry Manilow)
20. That's All Right Mama (Elvis)