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Title: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: AMG Coordinator on June 09, 2007, 09:48:45 pm
A few members have contacted me regarding this years AMG CD Compilation.  This project was spearheaded by Bailey (aka DingoBoi) last year and was immensely successfull.  Bailey is currently on hiatus and unable to be reached regarding his availability to complete this task this year.  I'm hoping when Bailey returns to the forums he will once again be able to undertake this project.  Either way, this project is going to continue.  It meant too much to those who attended last year!

This is your chance to to suggest a song that means something special to you; A song that empowers you and helps you get through the day.  The genre can be rock, pop, country, dance, etc.  Anything as long as it has a meaning to you! 

Due to the time and cost involved, please limit your contribution to one song choice each.  If you do suggest multiple songs, your first choice will be used on the compilation.  Multiple choices may be used if time permits. 

Rules are simple.  Include the full name of the song and artist.  This will help us easily locate your choice.  If you have a copy of the song you'd like to contribute on your PC and would like to email it to me, please pm me for my email address.  Most importantly, include a brief description of how your song choice touches you.

In an effort to have these completed to hand out at our gathering, please submit your song choice as soon as possible.
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: anniebc on June 10, 2007, 07:13:38 am
Hi Dennis

Thanks for bringing this to our attention, our 2006 CD was a big hit thanks to Bailey it would be ashame if we didn't have one again this year, I hope Bailey will come in when he is ready and give us his advise on this.

I would like to have (if possible)

"You'll never walk alone" by Gerry and the Pacemakers...some of you young ones may not of heard of him but it's a great song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aSrVJl8TF8


It is normally played at the end of an evening and would be a great song to finish up with on our "Meet and Greet" night.

Hugs
Jan :-*
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Ann on June 10, 2007, 07:52:47 am
hehehehe...

Just had to let you know that I read this thread after working over in Am I - and my first reading of the thead title had me thinking it was...

AMG '07 OCD Complication.

::)
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Nadine on June 10, 2007, 08:02:18 am
LOL @ Ann!

I have also been wondering if there would be a CD this year.  Bailey did an excellent job on last years CD.  I still play it all the time.

The song that I would like to submit is... Through the Rain by Mariah Carey.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=CENuYcNUdkw

I burned this song for Rodney last year when he was sick and sent it to him. 
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Basquo on June 10, 2007, 06:40:25 pm
I submitted this last year, but I was too late for a couple of reasons...

"One of the Living" by Tina Turner.

If you replace the theme of "Post-Apocalyptic Survivors" with "People with HIV/AIDS," and think of "they" as "governmental agencies who are standing in the way of our health and happiness," I think you'll understand why I think this song is appropriate.  And everyone loves Tina, right?

I only have this song on vinyl right now, but I just ordered the CD from Overstock and should have it in a couple of weeks.

I'm attaching the video link only so you can appreciate Conan the Saxophone Player.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZviD0dEF7jE (http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZviD0dEF7jE)

I can't wait to see you all!
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Dennis on June 10, 2007, 07:04:07 pm
Hey Jan,

Did you hear Jordin Sparks from American Idols version?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pdEMsYNpNAM



Hi Dennis

Thanks for bringing this to our attention, our 2006 CD was a big hit thanks to Bailey it would be ashame if we didn't have one again this year, I hope Bailey will come in when he is ready and give us his advise on this.

I would like to have (if possible)

"You'll never walk alone" by Gerry and the Pacemakers...some of you young ones may not of heard of him but it's a great song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aSrVJl8TF8


It is normally played at the end of an evening and would be a great song to finish up with on our "Meet and Greet" night.

Hugs
Jan :-*
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: anniebc on June 10, 2007, 08:52:23 pm
Hi Dennis

No I had never heard it before..a beautiful version and a great voice.

Being and "Oldie" I only remember the original version.. :D

I don't mind what version is used they both sound good to me...it really doesn't matter to me who sings it the message is still the same.

hugs
Jan :-*
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Jerry71 on June 11, 2007, 02:43:19 pm
Love You Lately, by Daniel Powter

This is my song thanks.  Jerry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIrltQuWiAQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIrltQuWiAQ)
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: pozniceguy on June 11, 2007, 04:05:17 pm
"Steamy Windows"  Tina Turner.....many great memories associated with this song from a long time ago...  I think I have a newish version on a CD.....I usually just play the record....

Nick
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Dennis on June 12, 2007, 12:15:40 am
Hey Nick,

I just downloaded your song solection...Steamy Windows.  It's the original version.  You said you had a newer version?

Dennis
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Robert on June 12, 2007, 12:56:26 am
Mr. AMG Guy....

With a tip of the hat to you, Blixer and Bosque, I would love to include Global DJ's version of "If You're Going to San Francisco."

It's a great song, from the past, with a great techno twist to it and it's about where we're all going to meet come September.   Past.  Present.  and Future.  Sounds pretty inclusive if you ask me.

robert



Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Cliff on June 12, 2007, 04:42:12 am
For lovers & friends long gone.

Des'ree - I'm Kissing you

Pride can stand a thousand trials
The strong will never fall
But watching stars without you
My soul cries

Heaving heart is full of pain
Oooh, oooh, the aching
'Cause I'm kissing you, oooh
I'm kissing you, oooh

Touch me deep, pure and true
Give to me forever
'Cause I'm kissing you, oooh
I'm kissing you, oooh

Where are you now
Where are you now
'Cause I'm kissing you
I'm kissing you, oooh
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Jerry71 on June 12, 2007, 07:14:23 am
http://www.danielpowter.com/ (http://www.danielpowter.com/)

Here you go Dennis. Official Site.
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Dan J. on June 12, 2007, 10:13:36 am
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Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Dennis on June 12, 2007, 10:11:09 pm
Hey Robert,

If you like the remake below you may also like this remake of "California Dreamin'".

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8_lhDJ9xBQA&mode=related&search= (http://youtube.com/watch?v=8_lhDJ9xBQA&mode=related&search=)


Mr. AMG Guy....

With a tip of the hat to you, Blixer and Bosque, I would love to include Global DJ's version of "If You're Going to San Francisco."

It's a great song, from the past, with a great techno twist to it and it's about where we're all going to meet come September.   Past.  Present.  and Future.  Sounds pretty inclusive if you ask me.

robert




Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: milker on June 12, 2007, 10:19:16 pm
L'amour, l'amour, l'amour (Stéphane Pompougnac)

http://www.myspace.com/stephanepompougnac

Les Chrysanthèmes (Moscow Grooves Institute)

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2022506707

Milker.
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: RICKY77531 on June 12, 2007, 10:27:21 pm
Carrie Underwwod     "inside your Heaven"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW-oX7anboo
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Dennis on June 13, 2007, 10:51:30 pm
Hey Ricky,

Will you be joining us in San Francisco.  Don't forget to post your arrival and departure information in the following thread...http://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=11952.0 (http://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=11952.0)

Hope to meet you in September!

Peace,
Dennis
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Ric Wilke on June 13, 2007, 11:24:50 pm
My suggestion is The Village People's "San Francisco" from their Go West album.  Thom and I have seen them many times over the years.  In fact Thom 'personally' knows Scar and the late Glenn.  They are an icon.  No collection would be complete without them.  Thanks, Ric 
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Dennis on June 18, 2007, 10:50:02 pm
bump...in hopes of getting at least one song submission from each attendee!
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: RICKY77531 on June 18, 2007, 10:56:59 pm
hello dennis...no Can't go this year..kind of last minute...
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: allanq on June 19, 2007, 01:09:20 pm
The Supremes: You Can't Hurry Love
   
I've always loved the Supremes from the time when they first came on the music scene. I never paid much attention to the words, but the catchy, upbeat melodies and great blending of voices just made me feel good. Listening to this music today brings back memories of a time when life was full of possibilities and promise.

Allan
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: mjmel on June 19, 2007, 04:11:23 pm
The Supremes: You Can't Hurry Love
   
I've always loved the Supremes from the time when they first came on the music scene. I never paid much attention to the words, but the catchy, upbeat melodies and great blending of voices just made me feel good. Listening to this music today brings back memories of a time when life was full of possibilities and promise.

Allan

Hey! That brings back good memories for me too. The last memory I have of the Supremes' "You Can't Hurry Love" is when my partner improvised a brown paper bag for a wig, dark cat-eyes sunglasses, balloons under his t-shirt and off he went with mic (carrot) in hand! I laughed till I almost pee'd in my pants.  :D

Mike

SUBMISSION: The Beloved - Sweet Harmony
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23lfNaPKKT4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23lfNaPKKT4)
or this version-for your viewing pleasure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH63dxMQzVE&mode=related&search= (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH63dxMQzVE&mode=related&search=)

Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: RAB on June 19, 2007, 07:14:31 pm
TITLE: One More Time
ARTIST: Daft Punk


Reason:  The beat makes me feel like dancing.  The words, for me, encapsulate what I've come away from the two previous AMGs feeling.  Living with HIV isn't a party, surviving AIDS could never be described as a "celebration", but for a few days, I get to be with others who have the same struggles I do.  Our lives, histories, and personal challenges are broad and diverse, yet when we gather, our bond is simple. 

So come September, "we don't stop, you can't stop", we're coming together, "one more time", and I'll "feel so free". 

RAB   :D

(I've got the longer version on my computer, but suspect the shorter "radio" version will fit the CD better.  Besides I don't have a clue how to e-mail it.   ::))

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_CfUs4VmDg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_CfUs4VmDg)  (Ignore the corny video here.)

Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: AMG Coordinator on June 26, 2007, 08:26:46 pm
Keep the songs coming!  I've been able to acquire all but one of the suggestions thus far.
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Nico on June 28, 2007, 07:16:45 pm
Dennis,
Going "old school", but Holiday by Madonna always made me smile and want to dance.  The words tell you to leave your cares behind, give yourself a break and enjoy life.  That is why I am coming to AMG.  Yes, I will still deal with HIV/AIDS, but it is a time to celebrate life - at least for me.

My three cents..
Rog
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Dennis on July 08, 2007, 12:47:20 pm
Song:  I'll Be Your Light (Jack Elliot & MacQuale Club Mix)
Artist:  Kristine W

For no other than reason than it's uplifting, has a good beat, and I can dance to it ;D

http://www.ifilm.com/video/2793897
http://illbeyourlight.kristinew.com/
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: AMG Coordinator on July 10, 2007, 11:47:21 pm
Come on everyone!  Keep those song submissions coming.  With over over 40 people confirmed to attend I've only gotten about 12 song submissions. 
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Jody on July 12, 2007, 08:53:08 pm
"I left my Heart in San Francisco" by Tony Bennett

"What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong

Thanks Dennis!!!

Jody  :)
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Dan J. on July 13, 2007, 11:29:01 am
Peter Gabriel/Kate Bush Don't Give Up from the Peter Garbiel album SO.

Thanks,

Dan J.
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Lisa on July 13, 2007, 03:04:43 pm
Song choice: Waterfalls
         By: Lisa Lopez

...because the song is a tribute to her friend that died of AIDS.

If I could have two, I would also like to have "In the Arms of the Angels" by Sarah McLachlan(or is it McLaughlin?)  I can get tearful everytime the ASPCA commercials come on with this song playing. It just has very special meaning to me.
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Jeffreyj on July 14, 2007, 03:39:35 am
"CHANGES" By David Bowie

I loved this song before I had HIV. But the words have even more meaning now.  It is a song I have loved for it's simple honesty and I think it is true for all of us.

Changes. Turn and face the Strange.


Not sure why, but it lifts my spirits every time I hear it. If I ever get down, this song always lifts me out of my funk. The live version is the best but hard to find. I will do dome digging. I will also include a b&W picture I took of David bowie in 1978 at Madison Square Garden, when I was a press photographer for the entertainment section of a weekly newspaper on Long Island, New York. Those were the days!




Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: sweetasmeli on July 14, 2007, 05:35:23 pm
For Jonathan. :-*

These Are The Days Of Our Lives - Queen.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=axMB8cyR0rE
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: JR Gabbard on July 14, 2007, 11:00:58 pm
   My suggestion is "Crazy" by Seal.  Because we're never gonna survive, unless we get a little--Crazy. 
Plus it's great mood music  ;)

   My runners-up:
   "Uncle John's Band" by the Greatful Dead.  A very close second, because it's the Dead.
    "These are the Days" by 10,000 Maniacs, cuz it's good to live in the day.
   "Love Shack" by the B-52's, cuz it makes me feel good.
   "She Bop" by Cyndi Lauper, cuz it makes me feel real good.
   "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak, because he's from SF, and dead sexy.  His voice, I mean.
   And last, but actually closer to second, are both/either "These Dreams" and/or "Dreamboat Annie" by Heart.  I have live cuts that are great.  My first rock concert was Heart.  I am dating myself, of course.

   I'm posting the runners-up just in case anyone wants to adopt one, or in case you end up with dead space on the CD.  And also just to let you know how I spent my day!   Haven't listened to most of these in a while, so I had a great time.  BTW, everything posted by everyone above sounds great, too.

Can't wait to see you all!   8)

JR
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: AMG Coordinator on July 16, 2007, 10:57:21 pm
Please have all song submissions in by the end of this week.

Thanks
Dennis
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Lou-ah-vull on July 22, 2007, 11:03:24 pm
It has taken me forever to decide, but if it is not too late.... my request is for "My Heaven" from Mary Chapin Carpenter's "Between Here and Now" disc.  It is a lovely vision of what heaven looks like...and we are all in it!  Let me know if you have trouble locating it... I may be able to email it (if I can figure out how.)

I am arriving in SF late Sat. morning (I know, I am the last to get there.)  I hope I will be able to hook up with whatever will have already started that morning. 

Gary
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: Jerry71 on September 06, 2007, 11:58:42 pm
Dennis how is the CD coming along?
Title: Re: AMG '07 CD Compilation
Post by: AMG Coordinator on September 09, 2007, 05:53:33 pm
Sorry Jerry.  I  missed your post.  I'm finishing up the cd's today.  I think I've worn out my cd writer ;D

If anyone received a malfunctioning cd just let me know after you return home and I'll send you out a new one.

Dennis