45 Versions not available on CD

EdisonLite wrote: That's a very good point and I personally agree with the people that think the "Candle in the Wind 1997" single should be listed. After all, the book is really intended for people to find their favorite songs in the CD format, more so than being a book about rules.

Elton John has publicly stated that he never again plans to perform "Candle in the Wind '97" in concert, so I get a strong impression his label has no plans to issue the song on CD again either. After all, 100% of the proceeds from the CD single were raised for Princess Diana's Princess of Wales Memorial Fund and was not designed to generate any personal profits. From all vantage points it appears the song's release is likely a "one-shot" deal, so it may be all the more reason to include the CD single info in the database.

Maybe there can be an unwritten exception that when a song isn't available ANYWHERE on CD album but IS available on CD single, the CD single can be listed. I believe this exception would only mean the inclusion of 2 songs, and would not require much additional work on Pat's part (since one of the singles is already listed). Just my opinion.

Actually, at quick glance, there are at least five other Top 40 titles in the database that could qualify for "CD single-only" inclusion:

Pearl Jam - Long Road (1995)
Kid Rock featuring Allison Moorer - Picture (2003)
Bo Bice - Inside Your Heaven (2005)
Taylor Hicks - Do I Make You Proud (2006)
Katharine McPhee - Somewhere over the Rainbow (2006)

It'll be interesting to see what Pat ultimately rules on this.

Edited by Todd Ireland

As we all know, Pat is probably just trying not to open up that "can of worms." Regardless of Pat's ruling, the nice thing is that if anyone is looking for one of those CD-single-only songs, they can always get a quick reply by posting a message on the forum!