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• July 31, 2007: Bruce Springsteen:The River nominated by Andrew Horne.

This is based on conversations Springsteen had with his brother-in-law. After losing his construction job, he worked hard to support his wife and young child, but never complained. The shotgun wedding in the story relates to Springsteen's sister, who got married when she was still a teenager. She knew it was about her and her husband the first time she heard it.

• July 30, 2007: Coldplay:In My Place nominated by Andrew Horne.

Another love song from Coldplay, this one is about a guy who loves a girl who doesn't reciprocate. He is telling her that he will always wait for her, but he doesn't think that she should stay where she is any longer. This won the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

• July 29, 2007: Bruce Springsteen:My City Of Ruins nominated by Andrew Horne.

Springsteen wrote this about Asbury Park, New Jersey, a resort town near where he grew up. Springsteen went there a lot when he was young, and watched it deteriorate as he got older. It is now mostly neglected. This took on new meaning after the September 11th terrorist attacks on the US. It became a message to New York City about rising from the ruins.

• July 28, 2007: Dire Straits:Walk Of Life nominated by Andrew Horne.

Mark Knopfler wrote this song to celebrate the street buskers of London, hence the references to "Be-Bop-A-Lula" and "What'd I Say," two standards that might be part of a singer's repertoire in the mid-'80s.

• July 27, 2007: .38 Special:Caught Up In You nominated by Andrew Horne.

Group members Jeff Carlisi and Don Barnes wrote this with Jim Peterik, who was a member of the band Survivor. .38 Special's first hit was "Hold On Loosely," which Peterik wrote for Survivor - the bands were on the same label, and when the song didn't make Survivor's album, it went to .38 Special. This led to a collaboration between Carlisi, Barnes and Peterik, who wrote most of the hits for .38 Special.

• July 26, 2007: The Calling:Wherever You Will Go nominated by Andrew Horne.

The guitarist of The Calling, Aaron Kamin, wrote this after his Aunt died. He said he saw how much his Uncle loved her and he decided to write a song about it. It basically says that if you come back I'll go wherever you will go.

• July 25, 2007: Sting:Fragile nominated by Andrew Horne.

This was inspired by an American Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua who was shot by contras.

• July 24, 2007: Bruce Springsteen:Johnny Bye-Bye nominated by Andrew Horne.

Springsteen wrote this in memory of Elvis Presley who died on August 16, 1977. This is based on the Chuck Berry song "Bye-Bye Johnny".

• July 23, 2007: Yes:I've Seen All Good People nominated by Andrew Horne.

This is an anti-war song: The term "I've seen all good people" is ALL the people, including the so-called enemy. The line, "Don't surround yourself with yourself" refers to self-righteous behavior; "Move on back two squares" is a chess term meaning to retreat and rethink your position. The lyrics also refer to the queen, which is the most versatile and powerful chess piece. It talks about how news is captured for use by the queen, which uses forces to take control and manipulate troops against the enemy. War is like a game of chess.

• July 22, 2007: Steve Winwood:Higher Love nominated by Andrew Horne.

This song was Winwood's first #1 single as a solo artist. It won 2 Grammy Awards in 1987: Record of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

• July 21, 2007: Stevie Wonder:I Just Called To Say I Love You nominated by Andrew Horne.

This was featured in the movie The Woman In Red, starring Kelly LeBrock as the woman and Gene Wilder as the married man who is mesmerized by her. Stevie wrote the score for the movie. He got the gig after Dionne Warwick, who was working on the soundtrack, suggested him to the producers of the film. Wonder ended up contributing songs as well, and the soundtrack contains songs from both Stevie and Dionne. This song peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984.

• July 20, 2007: Bruce Springsteen:American Skin (41 Shots) nominated by Andrew Horne.

This song was about Amadou Diallo, who was killed in his New York City doorway when police shot him 41 times after mistaking his wallet for a gun. Springsteen was honored by The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in recognition of this.

• July 19, 2007: Manfred Mann's Earth Band:Blinded By The Light nominated by Andrew Horne.

This song was originally recorded by Bruce Springsteen, but failed to chart. It attained its greatest success when Manfred Mann's Earth Band covered it, whose version reached #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1977.

• July 18, 2007: Bruce Springsteen:Devils & Dust nominated by Andrew Horne.

This song won the Grammy Award for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance in 2005.

• July 17, 2007: Rod Stewart:Forever Young nominated by Andrew Horne.

This song had the most attention towards me, making it my favorite Rod Stewart song. This song peaked at #13 in the Mainstream Rock Tracks, #12 at the Billboard Hot 100, and #3 on the Adult Contemporary all in 1988.

• July 16, 2007: Dire Straits:Money For Nothing nominated by Davemcarlson.

One of the first songs to be propelled to the top of the charts because of its video airplay, this song had the first computer-generated music video and featured prominent references to MTV. The video - along with the song's catchy, controversial lyrics and a cameo by Sting - helped propel Money for Nothing to #1 in the U.S. for three straight weeks.

• July 15, 2007: Bruce Springsteen:The Rising nominated by Andrew Horne.

This song won both Grammy Awards in 2002. First, the Best Rock Song, then the Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. Springsteen wrote this in response to the September 11 attacks on America.

• July 14, 2007: Project 86:Evil (A chorus of resistance) nominated by Seifer.

Project 86 are relatively unknown and I thought it'd be great to get one of their songs from their upcoming record out there!

Additional Notes: http://myspace.com/project86

• July 13, 2007: Bruce Springsteen:Tunnel Of Love nominated by Andrew Horne.

This song was the winner of the 1987 Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. In addition, this was inspired by the amusement rides on the boardwalk of Asbury Park, New Jersey, where Springsteen hung out and gigged growing up. He used the "Tunnel Of Love" ride as a metaphor for the ups and downs of a relationship. He was having problems with his first marriage at the time, and would later divorce Julianne Phillips.

• July 12, 2007: Alanis Morissette:Forgiven nominated by C.Val.

This is one of Alanis Morissette's best songs. It describes her frustation and anger with the Catholic Church without being offensive. It's a standout track in an amazing album.

• July 11, 2007: Bruce Springsteen:Dancing In The Dark nominated by Andrew Horne.

This song was the winner of the 1984 Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. In the music video, near the end, Bruce brought Courtney Cox up on stage.

• July 10, 2007: Snow Patrol:Set The Fire To The Third Bar nominated by Tiffany.

This is by far the most hauntingly beautiful and emotional song I've ever heard.

• July 09, 2007: Buffalo Springfield:For What It's Worth nominated by Andrew Horne.

When the song has come to symbolize worldwide turbulence and confrontational feelings regarding events during the 1960's (particularly the Vietnam War), Stephen Stills reportedly wrote the song in reaction to escalating unrest between law enforcement and young club-goers relating to the closing of Pandora's Box, a club on West Hollywood, California's Sunset Strip. The single peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

• July 08, 2007: U2:Mysterious Ways nominated by User:Shilini.

This was the song I was listening to that made me decide once and for all that I would go and try to win over the girl I loved and eventually I did.

• July 07, 2007: The Dream Academy:Life In A Northern Town nominated by Andrew Horne.

This song is dedicated to the memory of Nick Drake, who passed away of an antidepressant overdose in 1974.

• July 06, 2007: Gil Scott-Heron:The Revolution Will Not Be Televised nominated by Davemcarlson.

A dynamic spoken-word piece known for its soundbite-friendly title and pointed social criticism, Gil Scott-Heron's signature song is cited as one of the precursors of rap music. Penned in 1970 and addressing the major political issues of the day, the song has been referenced in songs by dozens of artists and has become somewhat of an anthem for social activists.

• July 05, 2007: High School Musical Cast:We're All In This Together nominated by Andrew Horne.

This is the final song of the movie. It is sung by the entire cast in the gym. It represents that everyone is together and they can do what they choose. The song features solos from Troy, Gabriella, Ryan and Sharpay. This is possibly the movie's smash hit.

• July 04, 2007: High School Musical Cast:Stick To The Status Quo nominated by Andrew Horne.

This song was about the students at high school who were shocked to discover that Troy and Gabriella got a callback for the winter musical. Because Troy got a callback, everybody wants to share their secrets about other things they do, in spite of their cliques. However, the majority of the students will not accept that people can try new things, and insist otherwise.

• July 03, 2007: High School Musical Cast:Start Of Something New nominated by Andrew Horne.

Troy and Gabriella were forced to sing this song as karaoke. It represents the start of their new relationship.

• July 02, 2007: Linkin Park:Papercut nominated by Marhadiasa.

Emotional, unique and freaky themes.

• July 01, 2007: Linkin Park:Breaking The Habit nominated by Andrew Horne.

This song is about Chester Bennington's history of sexual abuse and drug use. However, the song is mostly ambiguous and not based on any specific "habit", but it mentions instigating and "saying what I don't mean" possibly referring to an aggressive demeanor. This song became the fifth consecutive single from Meteora to reach #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks, a feat unmatched by any other artist in the history of that chart.