[MichaelA]

Well there you go folks, January 2020 has already flown by. But what a great month of creative offerings we had here on the forum. So hard to pick out just a few. Still, the first SOTM of the year must roll on - and the hosting this time will be with yours truly. (Applause, thank you!).

In selecting the nominees I reverted to the worthy rule of old, only allowing in contributors who have at least 100 posts to their name. Joining in counts! I shortlisted a Top 10 fairly easily, but then had to be extremely ruthless to come up with this list of just six nominations.

I realise I have missed off some really good songs in making my choice - so really sorry. But isn’t that always the way on here?

Please PM me with your Top 3, in ranking order, by midnight WEDNESDAY 12th FEB. A week and a half should be enough voting time. Remember, if you are nominated you have to also vote to be in with a shot of winning, or at least one of you must vote in the case of collaborations. And you can’t vote for yourself, of course!

The Nominees:

Hazy Purple 1969, by @cowparsleyman
Amazing prog rock fantasy gig by CPM -so authentic that if you close your eyes you might just believe you were there in the audience that night, way back in 1969.
https://soundcloud.com/cowparsleyman/deep-hazey-purple-1969

Ode To Stims, by @Neil C
Superb guitar backing track, as always, by Neil. But this time supporting original lyrics that touch a so sensitive subject rarely, if ever, told in a song
https://soundcloud.com/neilconnor-2/ode-to-stims-demo-jan-2020

Lean Into Me, by @Jambrains
The newly discovered softer side of JB (who knew?  ) complete with dipping, emotive melodies that pull you right in, until the song explodes into a virtuoso showcase for this fellah's amazing guitar skills.
https://soundcloud.com/jambrains/lean-into-me

Perfect Hold Music, by @Pauly X (South Coast Massive Collaboration)
A collaboration of joy for this forum - three talented members getting together and enjoying a dazzling run of creative form. Unstoppable, it seems!
https://soundcloud.com/commodore-64/south-coast-massive-perfect-hold-music-draft-1-18nov19

Memory by @LostBoy
Leo strikes out for that long overdue commercial hit with touching lyrics, pop perfect vocals and a signature infectious melody
https://soundcloud.com/leo-b-5/memory

You Oughta Know by AtticVibes - @Cawproductions
Catchy and accomplished indie rock departure from the so-solid team known on here for consistent quality of delivery.
https://soundcloud.com/cawproductions/you-oughta-know

Diversity there for sure! Something for everyone. Well done to the nominees, and happy voting all!

[cowparsleyman]

Oh my word, this is wonderful, never been nominated for SOTM before...

Thanks for this...I’ll get voting soon

[PaulyX]

On behalf of the SCM, thanks for the surprise nom Michael. Tough to choose this time but my vote is cast (should be in your inbox). G’luck all!

[MichaelA]

We need some more voters please. I've had a handful so far - and all the songs have picked up votes, which is great.

Make sure you vote if you are nominated, not everyone has. If you don't vote, then your song is out.

Just a reminder then that this voting closes at the end of Wednesday night. Plenty of time for anything to happen in the ranking!

[pompeyjazz]

Voted ! Great selection of songs as usual 

[CaliaMoko]

Had to go look to make sure I voted. I did. Now you...

[PaulAds]

I have voted...great song choices, Michael... Something for everyone!

[MichaelA]

OK guys, last call for votes. Just three more days to go. I will publish the results on Thursday.

Thanks to those who've voted, we've got a respectable number in, and three of the songs still could win it.

Still waiting for a couple of the nominations to vote. If you are nominated and want to be considered for a placing please vote before Wednesday night.  If you are not bothered about it, well that's fine by me too, and I will simply delete your song.

Reminder of the nominations:

@cowparsleyman
@LostBoy
@Neil C
@Jambrains
@PaulyX
@Cawproductions

Thanks all.

[Jambrains]

Voted!

[MichaelA]

Three songs, one single point in it, as we enter the final hours of voting. Couldn't be closer!