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EJXD2 08:24 pm UTC 06/18/09 |
| In reply to: | re: Songwriters Hall of Fame - Marklbetya 01:33 pm UTC 06/18/09 |
| Agree with Mark here. How does the guy who wrote all of Bat Out of Hell, one of the best selling albums of all time, not get in especially on the heels of having followed up that initial success with Total Eclipse, I'd Do Anything for Love, It's All Coming Back, Making Love, etc.? > > If there is a songwriter's Hall of Fame, and Jim's not > already in it, it's a worthless institution not worthy of > recognition. > > > > Latest inductees to SHOF have just be announced: > > > > http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Schwartz_HAIR_Creators_Inducted_Into_Songwriters_Hall_of_Fame_618_20090618 > > > > I don't know how inductees are selected, but if it's for > > quality & longevity, Jim is well overdue. > > > > Not only has he worked successfully in various genres > > (pop, rock & theatre) for over 30 years, he has also > > written one of the most recognisable songs ever (Total > > Eclipse), and one of the biggest selling albums ever (Bat > > 1), and that would be enough for me. > > > > Maybe if the Bat musical ever makes it to Broadway he > > might get inducted that year? > > > > > > > > > > | |
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