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Posted by: Macfive 10-Nov-2005, 05:31 PM

The first ever CelticRadio.net Song of the Year will be named on January 1, 2005. Voting will be done by our community polling system and we will have about 5 songs to choose from. I'd like to take some recommendations here for songs to be nominated to this award. We will send a award certificate to the winning artist (hey we're on a low budget!). I have a few in mind, but would like to get everyone's thoughts and recommendations. The song does not have to be released in 2005, but should be a recent song that is played on Highlander Radio. I am thinking no more than 10 years in the past. I am putting such a broad range of years because old songs are sometimes discovered by new listeners! Voting will begin on December 1st, 2005 until December 31st, 2005 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Ok, lets have your recommendations!

Posted by: Senara 10-Nov-2005, 06:10 PM

If I had to pick 5 songs they would be (in no particular order) and picking only 5 songs is a tough one! 1. Send Me A Song - Celtic Woman (David Downey/Lisa Kelly) 2. Erin Gra Mo Chroi [Ireland Love of My Heart] - Cherish the Ladies 3. My Heart Belongs To You - Hayley Westenra {best new artist maybe?} 4. Drink the Night Away - Gaelic Storm 5. South Australia - Gaelic Storm

Posted by: bigjimhainey 10-Nov-2005, 07:19 PM

I think thats a great idea mac. my vote is for 'Geraldines wishing on Galway' of course thats because the only place i can find that song is on highlander radio. oh and some guy wants to sell the cd its on on amazon for 95 dollars. its a great song but not that great, hopefully cdbaby will get it in sometime soon.

Posted by: celticfire 10-Nov-2005, 07:20 PM

Let's see... 1. The Old Ways--Loreena McKennitt 2. Hebridean Hale-Bopp--Capercaillie 3. Appropriate Dipstick--Natalie MacMaster 4. Si do Mhaimeo--Meav 5. Suil a Ruin--Kate Price

Posted by: Rindy 11-Nov-2005, 11:29 PM

Sgt. Mackenzie - Clann An Drumma Let Your Troubles Roll By - Carbon Leaf Stamping Ground - Runrig Men Of Erin- The Elders Mari Mac- Great Big Sea

Posted by: starlight_xx 14-Nov-2005, 06:41 PM

Having very recently had the privilege of hearing him playing live Id like to nominate Clarindas Reply by Kevin Walsh. If youve heard the CD youd love the live version. If you havent heard the CD... why on earth not

Posted by: Rindy 14-Nov-2005, 08:02 PM

Can I second that one! Wish we could have more than five...but Clarindas Repy is fantastic-- Slainte

Posted by: dundee 15-Nov-2005, 08:49 AM

oh there are so many to choose from.... but i am sure they will all be nominated. so i gotta go out on a limb here a bit...... mac .... i know you will appreciate this nominee..... and so will dmcclain it would have to be ceann The Worst Pirate Song arrrrgh followed closly by bogside rogues And a Bang on the Ear

Posted by: stoirmeil 15-Nov-2005, 09:41 AM

Don't forget Ed Miller's "The Prince of Darkness." That's an amazing bit of writing and singing.

Posted by: dundee 15-Nov-2005, 09:54 AM

QUOTE (stoirmeil @ 15-Nov-2005, 10:41 AM) Don't forget Ed Miller's "The Prince of Darkness." That's an amazing bit of writing and singing. dam i absolutely hate that song.... that is one i make the effort to turn down... ahhhh nothing personal.....

Posted by: stoirmeil 15-Nov-2005, 11:28 AM

Jeez Loo'eez, you are hard to pleez. I understand you don't like Aselin's "Over the Rainbow" either.

Posted by: dundee 19-Nov-2005, 10:19 AM

allow me to nominate. Artist: Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club Song: The Ballad of Tam Lin never tire of hearing it this tune..... unlike "prince of darkness" or . aselin debison Medley: Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World of which i grow weariesome....

Posted by: SCShamrock 19-Nov-2005, 12:21 PM

Loreena McKennitt - Skellig (my all time favorite!!) Gaelic Storm - Johnny Jump Up/Morrison's Jig

Posted by: Macfive 21-Nov-2005, 09:02 PM

Keep them coming! I am liking these selections. I have seen some titles that are good contenders!

Posted by: Seana 22-Nov-2005, 04:14 AM

1.) Artist: Malcolm Jones & Donald Black Song: Ballachulish Stomp Album: Close to Home 2.) Artist: Natalie MacMaster Song: The Beaumont Rag Album: No Boundaries 3.) Artist: Sharon Shannon Song: I Hae Seen the Hielands Album: The Celtic Balladeer 4.) Artist: Sharon Shannon Song: Blackbird Album: Celtic Moods 5.) Artist: Nobuo Uematsu Song: Dancing Calcobrena Album: Celtic Moon ... and many more. Seana

Posted by: Torontoman 22-Nov-2005, 08:08 AM

My fav - Loch Lomond (live) by Runrig. My all time favorite band!

Posted by: Macfive 04-Dec-2005, 08:36 PM

As usually we are running a bit behind on the things, but we will be selecting the 5 songs for the voting sometime this week. If you have not nominated a song, do so now for consideration!

Posted by: WizardofOwls 05-Dec-2005, 05:05 AM

An Cailean Deas Rua by Gaelic Storm Mo Run Geal, Dileas by The Rankin Family Cha Tig Mor Mo Bhean Dhachaidh by Mary Jane Lamond Coisich A Ruin by Capercaillie

Posted by: Rindy 08-Dec-2005, 06:05 PM

QUOTE (Macfive @ 04-Dec-2005, 08:36 PM) As usually we are running a bit behind on the things, but we will be selecting the 5 songs for the voting sometime this week. If you have not nominated a song, do so now for consideration! Hi Macfive. I was wondering if the voting is done or if people can still nominate songs? Good luck to all of you... Slainte

Posted by: subhuman 08-Dec-2005, 09:23 PM

QUOTE Don't forget Ed Miller's "The Prince of Darkness." That's an amazing bit of writing and singing. QUOTE dam i absolutely hate that song.... that is one i make the effort to turn down... I guess you've never heard him perform it live. It takes on much more meaning once you hear how he introduces it. For me, this makes a song many times- hearing an artist's thoughts behind their work.

Posted by: VetteGal 10-Dec-2005, 12:25 AM

Tristan and Isolt by Heather Dale Trial of Lancelot by Heather Dale Summer Walkers by Runrig Pagan Girl by Emerald Rose I could go on....

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