Topic: EAW American Bandstand Challenge/Showcase Thingie CI (Read 1460 Times)

fofun · « **on:** March 17, 2009, 10:03:49 pm »

I am delighted to be launching this weeks EAW Challenge with my co-host, the lovely and SAWEEEET Sandy

A big welcome to everyone who joins us for this weeks challenge!

This challenge is open to all. It runs from Tuesday Mar. 17th until Mar. 24th 2009 at 6PM EST.

PLEASE READ THE GUIDELINES AND THEME DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE POSTING.

PURPOSE - The purpose of the EAW Music Challenge is to encourage people to create and/or promote new music each week and to give them a forum to have their songs heard. There is no judging involved.

HOW IT WORKS - Every Tuesday at 6PM a thread featuring a new theme will be posted on this board.
Those wishing to participate are invited to post links to their songs that match the theme. You may post a song with a link from any online music/singing site you belong to. Over the years a nice little community has sprung up around these challenges. We invite you to participate but be aware that here everyone is very supportive of each other. Amateurs and professionals are both welcome. You do not have to be a great singer to participate. No flaming is allowed on this board. This is not a contest. There is no judging. It is merely an opportunity to hear and be heard by others. You can post or merely listen and interact with the others who post here. Please follow the detailed guidelines which are posted below and at the top of each new challenge thread. Have fun!

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES -

1. Post links to ONE OR TWO songs that fit the theme. You may post a THIRD one on or after Thursday. You may post a FOURTH song link on or after Saturday. Your song can be a new song or one that was previously recorded.

2. For EACH song link you post, listen to at least SIX other people’s songs and leave feedback. That means, if you post 2 song links you should listen to 12 others over the course of the 7 days of the challenge, a little less than 2 a day. If you post 3 song links, listen to 18 others and so on. You may, of course, listen to more if you choose.

Listening is the most important part of this challenge. Supporting and experiencing others is what it’s about.

3. We prefer to listen to the whole song. Try not to listen to the same people every day. Give new people a chance as well.

4. Please do not post glitter or large graphics as feedback or in the thread.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON HOW TO POST YOUR SONG:

Please keep to the same default font and color as already provided when taking part in the challenges - this helps us easily identify the songs.

Remember to put the name of your song in too - this makes it easier for people to know what has already been posted.

There is a button on the taskbar to add url's, simply copy your http. Address for your song to your post, hit the button with the world symbol, then edit the coding ie [url*=http://www...etc]The World[*/url] <---- *'s are here for illustration purposes for anyone needing help. Do not put in actual coding.

IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATION - For your song title only,
use 14pt Font size and bold. This will help your song stand out. For more information on how to do this,
check the EAW FAQ.

5. You don't need to post a song to listen but you need to listen if you post a song. It's best to post earlier in the challenge. But you can post up until the end.

6. Please avoid making multiple posts in a row by going back and modifying your posts if you left something out.

New challenge themes are announced every Tuesday at 6PM EDT.

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The theme for this challenge will be: American Bandstand

American Bandstand is a television show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989, hosted from 1957 until its final season by Dick Clark, who also served as producer. The show featured teenagers dancing to Top 40-type music introduced by Clark; at least one popular musical act - over the decades, running the gamut from Jerry Lee Lewis to Run DMC - would usually appear in-person to lip-sync one of their latest singles. Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon holds the record for most appearances at 110.

In late spring of 1957, the ABC television network asked their O&O's and affiliates for programming suggestions to fill their 3:30PM (ET) time slot (WFIL-TV had been pre-empting the ABC program with 'Bandstand'). Clark decided to pitch the show to ABC brass and after some badgering, the show was picked up nationally (becoming American Bandstand) on August 5, 1957. The program was broadcast "live" weekday afternoons. Beginning in early 1961 all five shows for the upcoming week were videotaped the preceding Saturday. The use of videotape allowed Clark to tour with the singers and to pursue other broadcast interests. In September 1963 the show began airing weekly every Saturday afternoon until 1989. The show's popularity helped Clark become an American media mogul and inspired other similar long-running music programs, such as Soul Train and Top of the Pops. Clark eventually assumed ownership of the program through his dick clark productions company.

This weeks Theme is singing a song from an artist that appeared on American Bandstand. Click here for a list of Artists that have performed on American Bandstand!! Have fun....be creative!!

I would like to ask that we keep the posts on this challenge thread in line with the theme. We have a GENERAL DISCUSSION thread for off subject, banter, pick'n on's and stuff like that! Use this thread for the challenge theme and anything that relates to the challenge....just simply to make it easier to find songs that have been posted. THANK YOU .....

Other places to visit: CLICK HERE and you will be taken to Timelife collection of songs and that artist that performed them on American Bandstand including some of the featured spotlight dance songs!

werewoof · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:09:38 pm »

I look forward to tuesday all week long...

This is gonna be so fun!!!!

But seriously... Dick Clark kinda creeps me out...... a little....

roseinblue · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:11:42 pm »

Mike and Sandy, Great Theme.

I wish there were shows like this still on the air.

Here is a song from me:

Don't Worry, Baby from the Beach Boys
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchandlisten/play/ba112dedb

Sandysongbird · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:13:43 pm »

Hi Mike, Janet, Mark, and Rose!! Looking forward to the great music to be shared!!

Edit to say...Hi Frank, Sonsi and Angelina!!

PLAYLIST FOR EAW AMERICAN BANDSTAND CHALLENGE/SHOWCASE THINGY

1. Don't Worry, Baby from the Beach Boys - Roseinblue
2. Wear Your Love Like Heaven...Donovan - BronxBruce
3. Duncan...Paul Simon - BronxBruce
4. Daydream Believer...The Monkees - TracyB
5. How Am I Supposed To Live Without You...Laura Branigan - Jubi
6. How Am I Supposed To Live Without You...Laura Branigan - Daniela4Luv
7. Rockin' Robin...The Jackson 5 - Squirl8
8. I Need You...America - Philbaby
9. Teenager In Love...Dion & The Belmonts - Kittenkat
10. Bandstand Boogie - W_benjamin
11. Folsom Prison Blues...Johnny Cash - Adam
12. The Sun Always Shines On T.V....A-Ha - Adam
13. Under The Boardwalk...The Drifters - Sandysongbird
14. Come Go With Me...The Del-Vikings - Angelina48
15. Turn! Turn! Turn!...The Byrds - Mariner
16. I Wouldn't Beg For Water...Sheena Easton - Softsingingbrook
17. Only The Lonely...The Motels - Robertarox
18. It's All In The Game...Cliff Richard - Fofun
19. Le Freak...Chic - Ellakarpo
20. Be-Bop-A-Lula...Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps - Sox05
21. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You...Bryan Adams - Kittenkat
22. Mercy, Mercy Me...Marvin Gaye - Tommyrageous
23. Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini...Brian Hyland - Sandysongbird
24. Someone To Lay Down Beside Me...Linda Ronstadt - Jubi
25. Great Balls of Fire...Jerry Lee Lewis - Coolhandluke_1
26. Queen Of The Hop...Bobby Darin - Angelina48
27. Tin Man...America - Sputter
28. Unchained Melody...The Righteous Brothers - Curvylovelylady
29. The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'em)...Greg Kihn Band - Adam
30. Fall On Me...R.E.M. - Adam
31. Yes, I'm Ready...Barbara Mason - Janni
32. Come See About Me...The Supremes - Walkingstick
33. Bette Davis Eyes...Kim Carnes - Kittenkat
34. Midnight Train To Georgia...Gladys Knight and The Pips - Mariner
35. Poetry In Motion...Johnny Tillotson - Waltko
36. Get Up (I feel Like Being A) Sex Machine, (Part 1)...James Brown - Coolhandluke_1
37. Lost In The Fifties Tonight...Ronnie Milsap - Fofun
38. Singing The Blues...Guy Mitchell - Gman75
39. Just A Dream...Jimmy Clanton & His Rockets - Angelina48
40. I Love The Nightlife (Disco 'round)...Alicia Bridges - Dreamergirl
41. When I Dream...Crystal Gayle - Philbaby
42. Unchained Melody...The Righteous Brothers - Curvylovelylady (Chat Version)
43. Bird On The Wire...Leonard Cohen/Judy Collins - Cerebraljam
44. Unchain My Heart...Ray Charles - Waltko
45. Handy Man...James Taylor - Mariner
46. Right Place Wrong Time...Dr. John - Sox05
47. Walk On By...Dionne Warwick - Ellakarpo
48. Reunited...Peaches & Herb - Bella
49. Proud Mary...Creedence Clearwater Revival - Implosion
50. American Bandstand...TV Theme - JusKate
51. Tutti Frutti...Little Richard - Kittenkat

Sputter · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:16:08 pm »

ORIGINAL and VERY COOL THEME Mike and Sandy! I likie!!!!

fofun · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:21:37 pm »

Quote from: Sputter on March 17, 2009, 10:16:08 pm

ORIGINAL and VERY COOL THEME Mike and Sandy! I likie!!!!

I know you watched this show...like me!! Hope to hear something from you..so many choices!! lol

Hi everyone..I do look forward to alot of tunes from the past..yea yea..back in MY day!! lol

Sonsi · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:22:45 pm »

Oooooh!!! Have the clocks beed done again

??
Thought we had another hour to go before starting a new challenge!
Must read and use your links to find out about this week's theme.
You guys look great up there as our hosts,
It makes me feel at home!
x

Edit .... HI!!!! LOL

Angelina48 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:32:44 pm »

I'm pretty sure lots of my songs were performed on Bandstand.

I went there once with an older friend who was pretty regular when I was about 14. I think only one boy danced with me.

Jubi · « **Reply #8 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:13:33 pm »

OH mannn....I used to love this show. Hope I will have to time to participate in the challenge.

BronxBruce · « **Reply #9 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:16:02 pm »

Great challenge Mike and Sandy! I checked the list and the real question is who didn't appear on bandstand? Should be some great songs in this one.

Well, I posted two songs, since most of you have heard at least one of them. I figured if you've heard one, you can listen to the other. If you've heard both, go listen to someone else!

Also, wanted to demonstrate how to post your songs in the challenge. Like this.

Donovan
Wear Your Love Like Heaven

Paul Simon
Duncan

For more information on how to post your songs like this, check the EAW FAQ.

TracyB · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:21:34 pm »

I still have a couple of songs to listen to in the last challenge so that I'll have heard one from everyone. I'm going to go ahead and post a song for this one. I used to watch American Bandstand most every Saturday when I was young--those were the days!

Daydream Believer from one of my all-time favorite bands whom I wish I'd seen on Bandstand, The Monkees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jubi · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:36:13 pm »

Found one for ya. Looking forward to the listens

Such happy memories with that show

How Am I Supposed to Live Without You (Laura Branigan)

http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b0f625a8

cali_jeepbabe1 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:46:53 pm »

GREAT theme for this weeks challenge Mike and Sandy!
I remember as a kid every saturday morning at 11:30 watching American Bandstand. What I'm wondering is what is Dick Clark's secret to looking so young after all these years! He must have discovered the fountain of youth somewhere!hehe
Anyway, I will go hunting for a song I've sung in the past (still can't sing cause of being sick...grrrrr) and post it soon! I look forward to hearing everyone's song choice and sings!

Daniela4Luv · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:57:25 pm »

Tons of flaws...

Laura Branigan
How am I supposed To Live Without You

squirl8 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:12:45 am »

Hello everyone

I hope all is doing well. Sorry I missed the last challenge.
Here is one for this one.

Rockn' Robin
The Jackson Five
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/c2b57a96

Philbaby · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:47:56 am »

Happy Tuesday Everyone! What a great theme, Mike and Sandy. Looking forward to hearing all these great songs....now to find one ......

Oh boy, I found one!

America
I Need You

Yay! Thanks for the schooling on how to post correctly, Bruce!

squirl8 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:55:47 am »

Happy St. Patty's day everyone. Oh yeah by the way if you don't have on green pinch yourself for me please

Kittenkat · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:57:38 am »

Hi All!! Love this theme Sandy & Mike!! Used to watch American Bandstand every week with my brother....what wonderful memories!!

Here's one that fits...Teenager In Love~Dion and The Belmolnts
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/ba9ff9e6

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w_benjamin · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:59:45 am »

Well, I wanted to post one last challenge but didn't get a chance, so here's one to help get this started.

Bandstand Boogie

auugh!! only 2/3 was uploaded originally!! This should be okay now....

werewoof · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:05:09 am »

Well I'm still thinking real hard about a song to post....

Listened to some awsome stuff so far! Bruce's Donovan cover is not to be missed!

In the meantime, let me do a little bit of a segue from another posting board discuccion thread on this site...

For you movie buffs, A VERY good movie which is loosely based on American Bandstand With Joe Pantoliano (Guido the killer pimp) as the dick clark character.

The In Crowd

Lot's of great soul music from the 60s and some terrific dancing as well. I highly reccomend it.

:~)

CerebralJam · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:10:43 am »

Oh my goodness, I was going to post that I've caught up around Phil, but then you sneaky peeps go and post more!

WADE! At last!

I may listen to a couple more then I have to go and get on again.

Wonderful theme Mike & Sandy - this one is going to go like a rocket.

I'll try and come back with a song in a day or so ...

Jubi · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:35:54 am »

You wonderful singers are filling up my playlist, lol.

I have heard one awesome performance after another and lovin every moment

Good night and sweet dreams

Philbaby · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:41:14 am »

Hey Kat....I can't open your song...I think you have to try editing your post and rewrite it......

Never mind....I got it....

Adam · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:41:41 am »

I must admit I never paid much attention to American Bandstand while growing up... parents weren't pop fans, so I did most of my listening via FM radio in my room, incl. Top 40 countdown segments. Saturday mornings? That was TV cartoon time, man!

Anyway, I hadn't realized the show had run quite as long as it did (from 1952, I mean). In salute of that, I'm picking one artist who came on the scene as the show was "going national" on ABC (1957), and another who topped the pop charts in the final years as AB declined from network mainstay to syndication (1987) to local casino-club attraction (1989) to blackout (mid-90's).

Johnny Cash and his golden bass-baritone voice had a long and storied career, of course, but his breakout on the national scene came with the 1957 album With His Hot and Blue Guitar featuring crossover hits "I Walk the Line" and "Folsom Prison Blues" which had made the Top 20 in both Country and Pop categories as 1956 Singles.

Folsom Prison Blues

At the other end of the AB arc--and the other end of the male vocal range, I might add--I give you Norwegian synth-pop sensation a-ha, whose 1985 album Hunting High and Low maintained strong currency on world singles and airplay charts all thru 1985 and '86, and culminated in several video awards and popular dance-club remixes.

The Sun Always Shines on T.V.

Sandysongbird · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:12:05 am »

Oh, where have I been??? Now I've gotta catch up...you all are fabulous!! Here's one of my favorites I found on one of those lists...

Under The Boardwalk

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