Christian John commented on Another Long Weekend Brings Another Long List-Making Exercise, at 12:38 PM on Aug 30 1979: Donna Summer: "Hot Stuff"1980: Blondie: "Call Me"1981: Stevie Nicks: "Edge of Seventeen"1982: Hall & Oates: "I Can't Go For That"1983: Michael Jackson/Paul McCartney: "Say, Say, Say"1984: Tina Turner: "What's Love Got To Do With It"1985: Kate Bush: "Hounds of Love"1986: Robert Palmer: "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On"1987: Dead or Alive: "Brand New Lover"1988: INXS: "Need You Tonight"1989: Madonna: "Like a Prayer"1990: Deee-Lite: "Groove Is in the Heart"1991: Prince: "Cream"1992: Brand New Heavies: "Stay This Way"1993: Janet Jackson: "Throb"1994: Dionne Farris: "Passion"1995: Seal: "Newborn Friend"1996: Toni Braxton: "You're Makin' Me High"1997: Maxwell: "This Woman's Work (live)"1998: Jamirouai: "Cosmic Girl"1999: Cher: "Believe"2000: DJ Spiller: "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)"2001: Daft Punk: "Digital Love"2002: Res: "They-Say Vision"2003: Annie Lennox: "Wonderful"2004: The Savage Juliet: "Trouble"2005: Franz Ferdinand: "Do You Want To"2006: Van Hunt: "The Thrill of This Love"2007: Rahsaan Patterson: "Delirium"2008: Janelle Monae: "Violet Stars/Happy Hunting" more »

Christian John commented on Open-Ish Thread, at 3:43 PM on Jun 3 Donna Summer: Crayons, three hours ago more »

Christian John commented on Aretha Franklin More Annoyed With Grammy Writers Than We Are, at 9:41 AM on Feb 13 Aretha is an amazing talent - that is clear - but her ego needs a healthy adjustment. more »

Christian John commented on The Grammys' Album Of The Year Upset: Who Should Have Won?, at 4:23 PM on Feb 11 I think people who are so adamantly against Herbie Hancock need to actually LISTEN to the album before attacking it. more »

Christian John commented on Van Hunt Now Label-less, Blogging, at 3:39 PM on Jan 31 I have an advance..."Popular" is one of the best things I've heard. more »

Christian John commented on Record Stores Now Blatantly Using Wal-Mart As A Wholesaler, at 8:58 AM on Nov 8, 2007 Actually, the album was in Times Square Virign store on the day of release last week. more »

Christian John commented on Can The Eagles Still Snatch No. 1 From Britney?, at 9:23 AM on Nov 2, 2007 Yet I saw the new Eages album right there in the new release section at the 42nd St. more »

Christian John commented on Rascal Flatts Feel Pretty Good At The Top, at 4:56 PM on Oct 3, 2007 @dennisobell: No disrespect but Chaka's album is actually NOT solely a collection of covers: seven out of thirteen tracks are NEW, all of them co-written by Chaka. more »

Christian John commented on Crazed Fox News Goon Calls For Rolling Stone Boycott Until The Majesty Of Poco Is Recognized, at 12:01 PM on Oct 1, 2007 Friedman needs to do some fact-checking: Tina Turner was already inducted with a then-incarcerated Ike. more »

Christian John commented on Kanye And Curtis Go One On One On "Rolling Stone" Cover, at 11:23 AM on Sep 5, 2007 Now if only their lips were a few inches closer... more »

Christian John commented on Did You Hear About The Next Signing To Starbucks' Label?, at 1:21 PM on Jul 24, 2007 I have it on good authority that Joni HAS signed with Concord/Starbucks. more »

Christian John commented on Bono, Condoleezza Make Nice, at 4:12 PM on Jun 6, 2007 It's very easy to be critical about celebrities who get involved with causes. more »

Christian John commented on Introducing Canon Fodder: Idolator's Look At The Ever-Revolving Music-Dork Dogmas, at 4:20 PM on Jun 4, 2007 Chris, The book of that '87 poll was the first ever music-based book I received. more »