149. King Midas in Reverse by The Hollies
Year Released: 1967
Nominated by
DJ Cheshire Cat of Wonderland who says:
The Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup of songs for me, “King Midas in Reverse” combines the great, distinct flavors of pop-tastic 3 part harmonies with the bitter sentiment of a nervous breakdown. Graham Nash absolutely nails the songwriting, with the increasing strain of the narrator stretching out the final notes of each verse. For me, the single is welcome departure to the romanticism and naiveté of much of The Hollies’ work.
150. Come Go With Me by Dell-Vikings
Year Released: 1956 and 1957
Released On: Single on Fee Bee and Dot labels
Death and reincarnation. I want this song played at my funeral.
182. Woman in Chains by Tears For Fears featuring Oleta Adams
Year Released: 1989
Nominated by
Rob of Chocolate Cake who says:
This is the song that introduced the world to the amazing voice of Oleta Adams. In an age where too many ‘diva’ singers were shrieking at the top of their lungs, just because they could, Adams reminded us what a soulful R&B vocalist should sound like. The song was a new direction for TFF, a wide open landscape that was in direct contrast to the in-your-face production of earlier hits like “”Shout””.