Kind of shocked "Isn't She Lovely" didn't make the top 20, at least.
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:32 (twelve years ago) link
THEY WON'T GO WHEN I GO
thought this would be higher, one of my favorite Stevie ballads
― unorthodox economic revenge (Shakey Mo Collier), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:32 (twelve years ago) link
Beyond "Overjoyed," the only songs that received #1 votes that missed the top 40 entirely were also, coincidentally, those respective song's sole vote. With 40 points each:
CONTUSIONANGIE GIRL
― michael assbender (Eric H.), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:32 (twelve years ago) link
I'M GOIN' LEFT was the highest ranking Syreeta track, in case anyone was curious -- 72 points on 4 votes.
― michael assbender (Eric H.), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:34 (twelve years ago) link
Are you going to upload the whole list somewhere? I'm curious if I was the only one who voted for 'Look Around', my nr. 2.
― ArchCarrier, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:36 (twelve years ago) link
Superstition > everything else (except maybe I Heard it Through the Grapevine)
― gospodin simmel, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:36 (twelve years ago) link
My ballot:
01. Summer Soft02. Golden Lady03. You And I04. Creepin'05. Another Star06. Jesus Children Of America07. Do I Do08. Did I Hear You Say You Love Me09. Too High10. Lately11. Isn't She Lovely12. Living For The City13. Seems So Long14. Visions15. Do Like You16. Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer17. Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)18. I Ain't Gonna Stand For It19. Rocket Love20. Please Don't Go21. Too Shy To Say22. I Can't Help It23. If You Really Love Me24. I Wanna Be By Your Side (feat. G.C. Cameron)25. Look Around26. Feeding Off The Love Of The Land27. I'm Goin' Left28. Superstition29. Perfect Angel30. I Was Made To Love Her
― michael assbender (Eric H.), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:37 (twelve years ago) link
I think I did this right. Full spreadsheet here.
― michael assbender (Eric H.), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:38 (twelve years ago) link
LOOK AROUND is actually in slot #51, ArchCarrier -- 77 points on 4 ballots.
― michael assbender (Eric H.), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:39 (twelve years ago) link
Nice to see that "Overjoyed" got massive support from those who voted for it (other than me), although I can understand why it might be a sappy nonentity if overlush ballads aren't your thing.
― Melle Mel and the Coconuts (thewufs), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:43 (twelve years ago) link
XP: TOO LOW! :D
Here's my ballot. Songs in bold didn't place in the top 40.
1. Uptight (Everything's Alright)2. Look Around3. Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)4. I Was Made to Love Her5. Higher Ground6. We Can Work It Out7. Superstition8. I Don't Know Why9. Shoo-be-doo-be-doo-da-day10. Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours11. Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer12. Living for the City13. If You Really Love Me14. You Are the Sunshine of My Life15. Nothing's Too Good for My Baby16. Joy Inside My Tears17. I Love Every Little Thing About You18. Creepin'19. Race Babbling20. I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)
― ArchCarrier, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:44 (twelve years ago) link
If I had to vote again, I would have voted for 'Big Brother', 'Love Having You Around' and 'Blame It on the Sun'.
― ArchCarrier, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:46 (twelve years ago) link
Most underappreciated pre-classic period Stevie song: "Never Had A Dream Come True"
― Melle Mel and the Coconuts (thewufs), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:56 (twelve years ago) link
^ that should have read "classic period," BTW
― Melle Mel and the Coconuts (thewufs), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 18:57 (twelve years ago) link
my ballot, with placements in the poll
OverjoyedGolden Lady #6As #5Another Star #24Uptight #2He's Misstra Know-it-all #11Sir Duke #4I Wish #10Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours #9I Was Made to Love Her #15That GirlHigher Ground #7Superstition #1Living For the City #3You Are the Sunshine of My Life #27The Spinners - It's a Shame #33Do I Do (single edit) #23My Cherie Amour #19Visions #22Bird of BeautyFor Once in my Life #38If You Really Love Me #14Too High #28Jesus Children of America #30Pastime Paradise #34I Believe (When I fall in love it will be forever) #13I Love Every Little Thing About YouMaybe Your BabyYou Haven't Done Nothin #12Fun Day
― anorange (abanana), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:01 (twelve years ago) link
^A good one
― Melle Mel and the Coconuts (thewufs), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:05 (twelve years ago) link
Thanks for running this one, Eric!
If You Really Love MeBoogie On Reggae WomanSuperstitionLiving for the CityYou Are the Sunshine of My LifeYou Haven't Done Nothin'Uptight (Everything's Alright)Higher GroundMaster Blaster (Jammin')My Cherie AmourLight My FireAsAlfieDon't You Worry 'Bout a ThingI Was Made to Love HerSigned, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)I WishFor Once in My LifeYester-Me, Yester-You, YesterdaySir DukeTears of a ClownYou've Got It Bad GirlI Just Called To Say I Love YouOverjoyedSend One Your LoveShoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-DayA Place in the SunLookin' for Another Pure LoveIsn't She LovelyFingertips Pt. 2
In retrospect I wish I'd dropped "I Just Called" for an album cut.
― Antonio Carlos Broheem (WmC), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:05 (twelve years ago) link
Think "You and I" is the only one in my top 5 to miss entirely. Not sure what people hear in "I Believe" and "Blame it on the Sun" that they don't also hear in "You and I." :shrugs:
― michael assbender (Eric H.), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:09 (twelve years ago) link
Thanks Eric. I didn't really have time to post during the rollout but I enjoyed following it. Nice being reminded how many of Stevie's songs resonate with points in my life. Love Having You Around reminds me of meeting my wife, Joy Inside My Tears was an important tune for her when she went through some family drama, Visions got some heavy play after my dad died, Love's in Need of Love Today was a friend's wedding song, and so on. The man knows how to hit the emotional spot.
Non-placers on my ballot:
Joy Inside My TearsAll I DoHeaven Help Us AllDo Yourself a FavorFingertipsMaybe Your BabyI Ain't Gonna Stand For ItHave a Talk With God
― Science, you guys. Science. (DL), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:24 (twelve years ago) link
Thanks, Eric--that was a great poll.
― Iago Galdston, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:25 (twelve years ago) link
Argh! I was taking a seminar tonight when I should've been digging this. No complaints from me, that's a really solid top ten.
Thanks for your efforts, Eric!
― Ismael Klata, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:28 (twelve years ago) link
Mine:
1. Golden Lady2. Superstition3. Visions4. Boogie On Reggae Woman5. Until You Come Back To Me6. That Girl7. Big Brother8. We Can Work It Out9. Higher Ground10. All In Love is Fair11. Blame It on the Sun12. Let's Get Serious13. The Tears of a Clown14. Do I Do15. Go Home16. Uptight17. Did I Hear You Say You Love Me18. I Can't Help It19. Lately20. Part-Time Lover21. Tell Me Something Good22. Skeletons23. These Three Words24. You Haven't Done Nuthin'25. You & I26. Make Sure You're Sure27. Creepin'28. For Once In My Life29. Heaven is a Zillion Light Years Away30. Master Blaster
LEAST FAVORITE: "I Just Called to Say I Love You"
― lumber up, limbaugh down (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:28 (twelve years ago) link
Alfred, I think your ballot may be spiritually closest to mine on the whole.
― michael assbender (Eric H.), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:39 (twelve years ago) link
i.e. "Did You Hear Me Say I Love You"
― michael assbender (Eric H.), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:40 (twelve years ago) link
1. “If You Really Love Me” – 402. “My Cherie Amour” – 363. “Tears of a Clown” (Smokey Robinson & the Miracles) – 304. “Uptight (Everything Is Alright)” – 275. “Until You Come Back to Me” (Aretha Franklin) – 256. “Superwoman” – 237. “It’s a Shame” (Spinners) – 228. “Feeding Off the Love of the Land” – 219. “I Wish” – 2010. “Jungle Fever” – 1711. “Superstition” – 1412. “Living for the City” – 1013. “Tell Me Something Good” (Rufus & Chaka Khan) – 6
Thirteen's a weird number, I know--I originally sent in a Top 10, then later added three things I'd missed. As I mentioned to Eric, the core hits from all the Grammy-winning '70s albums are a little overplayed for me at this point in my life. "Superstion" is an amazing song, but I really included it to fill out my ballot. Going back to the experience of first hearing it on the radio in 1972, it definitely was a startling song.
― clemenza, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:42 (twelve years ago) link
Despite my I-love-the-eighties reputation, I'm seriously baffled by the the lack of curiosity in the post-HTJ albums. Wonder suffered no serious decline.
― lumber up, limbaugh down (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:42 (twelve years ago) link
6. “Superwoman” – 237. “It’s a Shame” (Spinners) – 228. “Feeding Off the Love of the Land” – 21
cool sequence, clemenza
― lumber up, limbaugh down (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:43 (twelve years ago) link
1. Living For The City2. I Don't Know Why3. Sir Duke4. Uptight5. I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)6. Superstition7. Signed, Sealed, Delivered8. You Haven't Done Nothin'9. I Was Made To Love Her10. Boogie On Reggae Woman11. Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing12. Love's In Need Of Love Today13. Higher Ground14. Too High15. Big Brother16. Love Having You Around17. I Wish18. You And I19. As20. the drum solo on YouTube
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:43 (twelve years ago) link
I won't argue that the seventies work is more exciting than, say, "Skeletons" or "Queen of the Dark," but they're great songs by any standards.
― lumber up, limbaugh down (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:46 (twelve years ago) link
I really need to start voting in these things. And also noticing when the results threads go up.
― turfin' bird (The Reverend), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:50 (twelve years ago) link
Many thanks to Eric for running this poll. There will always be a place for it in the Talking Book of my heart.
My Ballot:
He’s Misstra Know It AllDon’t You Worry ‘Bout A ThingJesus Children Of AmericaLiving For The CityBig BrotherPastime ParadiseGolden LadySuperstitionYou Haven’t Done Nothin’Higher GroundHeaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years AwayI Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)AsPlease Don't GoSir DukeIt Ain’t No UseOrdinary PainRibbon In The SkyTuesday HeartbreakI Was Made To Love HerVillage Ghetto Land
― kornrulez6969, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:53 (twelve years ago) link
There won't be a poll for an artist I love as much as Stevie or Prince unless three years down the road there's an Erykah Badu poll or something tho. :/
― turfin' bird (The Reverend), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:54 (twelve years ago) link
Hold on, where's 'They Won't Go When I Go'?!
― Ismael Klata, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:59 (twelve years ago) link
^^^didn't make it!
― unorthodox economic revenge (Shakey Mo Collier), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 20:01 (twelve years ago) link
48th! For shame.
― Ismael Klata, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 20:03 (twelve years ago) link
#1. Angie Girl02. Golden Lady03. He's Misstra Know-It-All04. Ribbon In The Sky05. Too High06. Visions07. All In Love Is Fair08. Creepin'09. Don't You Worry Bout A Thing10. Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)11. If You Really Love Me12. Superwoman13. Hey Love14. Living For The City15. Jesus Children Of America16. Boogie On Reggae Woman17. I Go Sailing18. You've Got It Bad Girl19. Signed, Sealed, Delivered20. Uptight (Everything's Alright)21. I Was Made To Love Her22. More Than A Dream23. As24. I Wish25. Nothings Too Good For My Baby26. Ain't That Asking For Trouble27. RUFUS - Tell Me Something Good28. SYREETA - I Wanna Be By Your Side29. SYREETA - Come And Get This Stuff30. SYREETA - Spinnin' And Spinnin'
fave Stevie ALBUM (by a mile): INNERVISIONS
ranking beyond the top 10 or so was difficult, especially comparing the Rufus and Syreeta songs vs Stevie. "They Won't Go When I Go" the main cut I thought of after I hit send. kinda burned out on Superstition by now!
― Paul, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 20:13 (twelve years ago) link
surprised Hey Love was a no show in Top 50
wait Tell Me Something Good didn't place either?! BAH
― unorthodox economic revenge (Shakey Mo Collier), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 20:16 (twelve years ago) link
It would have been top-3 for me if I'd been paying better attention to what he wrote for other artists.
― Antonio Carlos Broheem (WmC), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 20:19 (twelve years ago) link
mine
SuperstitionUptight (Everything's Alright)Higher GroundTears Of A Clown, Smokey Robinson & The MiraclesWe Can Work It OutYou Haven't Done Nothin'Part-Time LoverLiving For The CityI Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)I Ain't Gonna Stand For ItSir DukeI Was Made to Love HerDo Yourself A FavorIsn't She LovelyLook AroundLoving You Is Sweeter Than Ever, Four TopsBoogie On Reggae WomanHe's Misstra Know It AllSummer SoftHave A Talk With GodLatelyEbony & IvoryYou Are the Sunshine of My LifeHeaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years AwayMaybe Your BabySigned, Sealed, Delivered I'm YoursPastime ParadiseGolden LadyI Just Called to Say I Love YouLove Light In Flight
― Euler, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 20:44 (twelve years ago) link
Rufus' "Tell Me Something Good" has got to be one of the most amazing "given away" songs ever. One of these great songs that sounds like nothing else.
― Everything else is secondary (Lee626), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 21:34 (twelve years ago) link
my ballot:
Do I DoSuperstitionUptight (Everything's Alright)If You Really Love MeSir DukeMy Cherie AmourSigned, Sealed, Delivered I'm YoursLiving For The CityFor Once In My LifePlease Don't GoFingertips, Part 2LatelyYou Haven't Done Nothin'Never Had A Dream Come TrueNever Dreamed You'd Leave In SummerTears of a Clown (Smokey Robinson)I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)Somebody Knows, Somebody CaresI'm WonderingTuesday HeartbreakGolden LadyWe Can Work It OutI Call It Pretty Music But The Old People Call It The Blues Pt. 1Funny How Time Slips AwayHey LoveI Don't Know WhyEbony And IvoryNever Gonna Give You Up (with Raphael Saadiq)Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)Shoo Be Doo Be Do Da Day
my favorite album:Talking Book
my least favorite track:Master Blaster (Jammin')
― some dude, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 22:02 (twelve years ago) link
"Do I Do" was your #1, al???
Consider this love.
― lumber up, limbaugh down (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 22:04 (twelve years ago) link
Don't Worry 'Bout A ThingMaster Blaster (Jammin')They Won't Go When I GoI Was Made To Love HerUptightSuperstitionLight My FireAnother StarHigher GroundAll In Love Is FairSir DukeA Fool For YouI Ain't Gonna Stand For ItAsGolden LadyLiving For The CityGive You LoveBlack ManHeaven Is 10 Zillion Light YearsKeep On RunningSomething Out Of The BlueNever Dreamed You'd Leave In SummerYou Are The Sunshine Of My LifeBoogie On Reggae WomanCreepin'Nothing's Too Good For My BabySunsetHe's Misstra Know-It-AllSummer SoftWe Can Work It Out
Album: Innervisionsrotter: Superwoman
― Ismael Klata, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 22:07 (twelve years ago) link
i'm not sure if i want some candy, Alfred, but i'll take the compliment
i assure you all that anything in bold on my ballot that you haven't heard is way more fun to listen to than boring old "As"
― some dude, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 22:12 (twelve years ago) link
01. He's Misstra Know It All02. Sir Duke03. Superwoman04. Uptight05. Signed Sealed Delivered06. Golden Lady07. Don't You Worry Bout a Thing08. I Wish09. Superstition10. My Cherie Amour11. Creepin'12. Living for the City13. Boogie On Reggae Woman14. Blame It On The Sun15. Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer16. I'm Goin Left (Syreeta)17. You Haven't Done Nothin'18. I Was Made to Love Her19. Isn't She Lovely20. Ordinary Pain21. Don't Know Why I Love You22. I Believe (When I Fall in Love)23. Spinnin' and Spinnin' (Syreeta)24. Joy Inside My Tears25. Send One Your Love26. Ribbon in the Sky27. Please Don't Go28. All in Love Is Fair29. Hey Love30. Jesus Children of America
― Iago Galdston, Tuesday, 11 October 2011 23:53 (twelve years ago) link
I am -- honestly -- shocked that "Part Time Lover" didn't place at all.
― lumber up, limbaugh down (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Tuesday, 11 October 2011 23:58 (twelve years ago) link
it's not as widely disliked as "i just called" but it is as widely dismissed
― some dude, Wednesday, 12 October 2011 00:00 (twelve years ago) link
So much the better arrangement though -- the Vandross scatting, the long melody lines.
― lumber up, limbaugh down (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 12 October 2011 00:03 (twelve years ago) link
It's also the randy stepbrother/antithesis of "I Just Called..."