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I definitely like the idea of adding lower-charting hits where the single versions are drastically different from the album version. Somewhat arbitrary, I know, but even if we get
some of the great research from this chat board into the "header" of these entries that would be great start, even if the CD sources come at a later date (or not at all).

LunarLaugh wrote: If we are allowing certain non top 40 entries, I think they should be represented by different font color to keep them differentiated from selections that made the top 40.

Ron raised this point, too, so we will figure out a way to flag the non top 40 entries.

Rich, I completely agree, and you're not alone in wanting CD singles to be added to the database. Pat most likely excluded them from the beginning because it would have required an enormous amount of additional data entry, and it's likely he didn't have a "complete" library of CD singles to work with. By contrast, he truly has (or at least had) every disc listed in the database to be able to check them personally.

That said, I think there can be special cases (bonus entries) where some CD singles and imports can be added, especially for songs where people are still looking for a specific 45 version or promo edit and don't know where to find it. I'm thinking specifically of "Back To Back Hits" CD singles and/or import CD singles that have US 45 versions we've rarely (or never) seen show up anywhere else.

As for promo CD singles, most of us know that for the entire decade of the 1990s essentially every top 40 hit was on a promo CD in the "hit" radio version. Sure, a few exceptions pop up here and there, but largely it can be assumed that you'll find what you're looking for on a promo CD for the 1990s. I'd put those in a "maybe someday" category as far as database adds go. Including that the "Radio Edit" exists at all is, however, very helpful information and should be summarized in the notes area. I'm all about adding that info once you've passed it along to me.