Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Major Raymond H. Wilkins (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on November 2, 1943, near Rabaul, New Britain. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Rabaul, New Britain, on 2 November 1943. Leading his squadron in an attack on shipping in Simpson Harbor, during which intense antiaircraft fire was expected, Maj. Wilkins briefed his squadron so that his airplane would be in the position of greatest risk. His squadron was the last of 3 in the group to enter the target area. Smoke from bombs dropped by preceding aircraft necessitated a last-second revision of tactics on his part, which still enabled his squadron to strike vital shipping targets, but forced it to approach through concentrated fire, and increased the danger of Maj. Wilkins' left flank position. His airplane was hit almost immediately, the right wing damaged, and control rendered extremely difficult. Although he could have withdrawn, he held fast and led his squadron into the attack. He strafed a group of small harbor vessels, and then, at low level, attacked an enemy destroyer. His 1,000 pound bomb struck squarely amidships, causing the vessel to explode. Although antiaircraft fire from this vessel had seriously damaged his left vertical stabilizer, he refused to deviate from the course. From below-masthead height he attacked a transport of some 9,000 tons, scoring a hit which engulfed the ship in flames. Bombs expended, he began to withdraw his squadron. A heavy cruiser barred the path. Unhesitatingly, to neutralize the cruiser s guns and attract its fire, he went in for a strafing run. His damaged stabilizer was completely shot off. To avoid swerving into his wing planes he had to turn so as to expose the belly and full wing surfaces of his plane to the enemy fire; it caught and crumpled his left wing. Now past control, the bomber crashed into the sea. In the fierce engagement Maj. Wilkins destroyed 2 enemy vessels, and his heroic self-sacrifice made possible the safe withdrawal of the remaining planes of his squadron.
Ensign Theodore Stark Wilkinson, Jr. (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 21-22, 1914, during the engagements of Vera Cruz. His citation reads:
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Ens. Wilkinson was in both days' fighting at the head of his company and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
First Lieutenant Walter J. Will (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on March 30, 1945, near Eisern, Germany. His citation reads:
He displayed conspicuous gallantry during an attack on powerful enemy positions. He courageously exposed himself to withering hostile fire to rescue 2 wounded men and then, although painfully wounded himself, made a third trip to carry another soldier to safety from an open area. Ignoring the profuse bleeding of his wound, he gallantly led men of his platoon forward until they were pinned down by murderous flanking fire from 2 enemy machineguns. He fearlessly crawled alone to within 30 feet of the first enemy position, killed the crew of 4 and silenced the gun with accurate grenade fire. He continued to crawl through intense enemy fire to within 20 feet of the second position where he leaped to his feet, made a lone, ferocious charge and captured the gun and its 9-man crew. Observing another platoon pinned down by 2 more German machineguns, he led a squad on a flanking approach and, rising to his knees in the face of direct fire, coolly and deliberately lobbed 3 grenades at the Germans, silencing 1 gun and killing its crew. With tenacious aggressiveness, he ran toward the other gun and knocked it out with grenade fire. He then returned to his platoon and led it in a fierce, inspired charge, forcing the enemy to fall back in confusion. 1st Lt. Will was mortally wounded in this last action, but his heroic leadership, indomitable courage, and unflinching devotion to duty live on as a perpetual inspiration to all those who witnessed his deeds.
This is it... We've made it to the Top 10 songs of All-Time. So, why wait? Let's get to them...
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
10 While My Guitar Gently Weeps by: The Beatles - The greatest Beatles song not written by John and Paul. If I'm not mistaken (and I'm usually not), this George Harrison song was originally recorded with the great Eric Clapton on lead guitar.
9 Mama Tried by: Merle Haggard - You want to hear a great country song? You need to hear this song.
8 Livin' on a Prayer by: Bon Jovi - It tells a story and makes you feel it. Listen to this song and then try to tell me you can't do something?
7 Back In Black by: AC/DC - Put on some dark glasses, play the beginning of this song, and then walk around like the baddest s.o.b. on the block.
6 Johnny B. Goode by: Chuck Berry - Chuck Berry is one of the greatest ever. And this song proves it.
5 Good Vibrations by: The Beach Boys - The Top 5 includes songs by two different groups from California... two very different groups and two very different songs. This one, you can listen to with your family. The next one, not so much.
4 Straight Outta Compton by: N.W.A. - While I wouldn't expect everyone to listen to this song, there is no doubt of it's influence. This is a great song by a hall of fame group. It's also the title of a pretty good movie about this group.
3 Free Bird (Live) by: Lynyrd Skynyrd - There is no way you can listen to this song completely and not play the air guitar. The last part of this song is like an explosion of music that is almost enough to blow your mind.
2 Let It Be by: The Beatles - From a musical explosion at #3 to a soft, peaceful song at #2. As one of the greatest groups of all-time was breaking up, this song was came to be, Only one song could be better than this one...
1 Because He Lives by: Various - This was MaMa's favorite hymn and it is mine, as well. The lyrics say it all. Because of Jesus, we don't have to be afraid. "Because He lives, I can face tomorrow... because He lives, all fear is gone" and, my favorite part, "Life is worth the living just because He lives".
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Monday, May 30, 2016
Songs 25 - 11
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Pilot Perry Wilkes (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 5, 1864, on board the U.S.S. Signal. His citation reads:
Served as pilot on board the U.S.S. Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning their fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was ordered raised. Acting as pilot throughout the battle, Wilkes stood by his wheel until it was disabled in his hands by a bursting enemy shell.
Corporal Edward G. Wilkin (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on March 18, 1945, at Siegfried Line in Germany. His citation reads:
He spearheaded his unit's assault of the Siegfried Line in Germany. Heavy fire from enemy riflemen and camouflaged pillboxes had pinned down his comrades when he moved forward on his own initiative to reconnoiter a route of advance. He cleared the way into an area studded with pillboxes, where he repeatedly stood up and walked into vicious enemy fire, storming 1 fortification after another with automatic rifle fire and grenades, killing enemy troops, taking prisoners as the enemy defense became confused, and encouraging his comrades by his heroic example. When halted by heavy barbed wire entanglements, he secured bangalore torpedoes and blasted a path toward still more pillboxes, all the time braving bursting grenades and mortar shells and direct rifle and automatic-weapons fire. He engaged in fierce fire fights, standing in the open while his adversaries fought from the protection of concrete emplacements, and on 1 occasion pursued enemy soldiers across an open field and through interlocking trenches, disregarding the crossfire from 2 pillboxes until he had penetrated the formidable line 200 yards in advance of any American element. That night, although terribly fatigued, he refused to rest and insisted on distributing rations and supplies to his comrades. Hearing that a nearby company was suffering heavy casualties, he secured permission to guide litter bearers and assist them in evacuating the wounded. All that night he remained in the battle area on his mercy missions, and for the following 2 days he continued to remove casualties, venturing into enemy-held territory, scorning cover and braving devastating mortar and artillery bombardments. In 3 days he neutralized and captured 6 pillboxes single-handedly, killed at least 9 Germans, wounded 13, took 13 prisoners, aided in the capture of 14 others, and saved many American lives by his fearless performance as a litter bearer. Through his superb fighting skill, dauntless courage, and gallant, inspiring actions, Cpl. Wilkin contributed in large measure to his company's success in cracking the Siegfried Line. One month later he was killed in action while fighting deep in Germany.
Sergeant Leander A. Wilkins (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 30, 1864, at Petersburg, Virginia. His citation reads:
Recaptured the colors of 21st Massachusetts Infantry in a hand-to-hand encounter.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
25 Joy To The World by: George Frideric Handel - Probably the oldest song on the list. One of my favorite Christmas songs.
24 Jesus Loves Me by: Various - Is there anything better than listing to a children's choir singing this song in church? I think not...
23 Mrs. Robinson by: Simon and Garfunkle
22 Drowning by: Hootie and the Blowfish - On their first album, this group from South Carolina with a black lead singer had a (great) song with a couple of lines calling for the Confederate flag to come down. And they sold somewhere around a bazillion copies of that album. I mean, think about that for a minute. This song is so great (which is why it's in the Top 25).
21 American Pie by: Don McLean - If you have nothing to do, look on the internet to find the meaning of the lyrics to this song.
20 Fight for Your Right by: Beastie Boys
19 Margaritaville by: Jimmy Buffett - Have you ever written and recorded a song that has made you a ton of money? This guy has...
18 Piece of My Heart by: Janis Joplin - It ain't a pretty voice, but is there a singing voice with more soul or feeling?
17 My Way by: Frank Sinatra with Willie Nelson
16 Walk This Way by: Aerosmith with Run-D.M.C. - This is a song that made Run-D.M.C. mainstream and gave Aerosmith a second life. It was also a GREAT music video.
15 Carolina Girls by: General Johnson and The Chairmen of the Board
14 Stairway to Heaven by: Led Zeppelin
13 Great Balls of Fire by: Jerry Lee Lewis - Some people bang on the people bang on a piano and make noise, Jerry Lee Lewis banged on the piano and made one of the greatest songs of all-time.
12 Beat It by: Michael Jackson - I think this was the first song I ever called my "favorite".
11 Welcome To The Jungle by: Guns N' Roses
Pilot Perry Wilkes (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 5, 1864, on board the U.S.S. Signal. His citation reads:
Served as pilot on board the U.S.S. Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning their fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was ordered raised. Acting as pilot throughout the battle, Wilkes stood by his wheel until it was disabled in his hands by a bursting enemy shell.
Corporal Edward G. Wilkin (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on March 18, 1945, at Siegfried Line in Germany. His citation reads:
He spearheaded his unit's assault of the Siegfried Line in Germany. Heavy fire from enemy riflemen and camouflaged pillboxes had pinned down his comrades when he moved forward on his own initiative to reconnoiter a route of advance. He cleared the way into an area studded with pillboxes, where he repeatedly stood up and walked into vicious enemy fire, storming 1 fortification after another with automatic rifle fire and grenades, killing enemy troops, taking prisoners as the enemy defense became confused, and encouraging his comrades by his heroic example. When halted by heavy barbed wire entanglements, he secured bangalore torpedoes and blasted a path toward still more pillboxes, all the time braving bursting grenades and mortar shells and direct rifle and automatic-weapons fire. He engaged in fierce fire fights, standing in the open while his adversaries fought from the protection of concrete emplacements, and on 1 occasion pursued enemy soldiers across an open field and through interlocking trenches, disregarding the crossfire from 2 pillboxes until he had penetrated the formidable line 200 yards in advance of any American element. That night, although terribly fatigued, he refused to rest and insisted on distributing rations and supplies to his comrades. Hearing that a nearby company was suffering heavy casualties, he secured permission to guide litter bearers and assist them in evacuating the wounded. All that night he remained in the battle area on his mercy missions, and for the following 2 days he continued to remove casualties, venturing into enemy-held territory, scorning cover and braving devastating mortar and artillery bombardments. In 3 days he neutralized and captured 6 pillboxes single-handedly, killed at least 9 Germans, wounded 13, took 13 prisoners, aided in the capture of 14 others, and saved many American lives by his fearless performance as a litter bearer. Through his superb fighting skill, dauntless courage, and gallant, inspiring actions, Cpl. Wilkin contributed in large measure to his company's success in cracking the Siegfried Line. One month later he was killed in action while fighting deep in Germany.
Sergeant Leander A. Wilkins (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 30, 1864, at Petersburg, Virginia. His citation reads:
Recaptured the colors of 21st Massachusetts Infantry in a hand-to-hand encounter.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
25 Joy To The World by: George Frideric Handel - Probably the oldest song on the list. One of my favorite Christmas songs.
24 Jesus Loves Me by: Various - Is there anything better than listing to a children's choir singing this song in church? I think not...
23 Mrs. Robinson by: Simon and Garfunkle
22 Drowning by: Hootie and the Blowfish - On their first album, this group from South Carolina with a black lead singer had a (great) song with a couple of lines calling for the Confederate flag to come down. And they sold somewhere around a bazillion copies of that album. I mean, think about that for a minute. This song is so great (which is why it's in the Top 25).
21 American Pie by: Don McLean - If you have nothing to do, look on the internet to find the meaning of the lyrics to this song.
20 Fight for Your Right by: Beastie Boys
19 Margaritaville by: Jimmy Buffett - Have you ever written and recorded a song that has made you a ton of money? This guy has...
18 Piece of My Heart by: Janis Joplin - It ain't a pretty voice, but is there a singing voice with more soul or feeling?
17 My Way by: Frank Sinatra with Willie Nelson
16 Walk This Way by: Aerosmith with Run-D.M.C. - This is a song that made Run-D.M.C. mainstream and gave Aerosmith a second life. It was also a GREAT music video.
15 Carolina Girls by: General Johnson and The Chairmen of the Board
14 Stairway to Heaven by: Led Zeppelin
13 Great Balls of Fire by: Jerry Lee Lewis - Some people bang on the people bang on a piano and make noise, Jerry Lee Lewis banged on the piano and made one of the greatest songs of all-time.
12 Beat It by: Michael Jackson - I think this was the first song I ever called my "favorite".
11 Welcome To The Jungle by: Guns N' Roses
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Songs 50 - 26
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Boatswain’s Mate First Class (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 11, 1898, on board the U.S.S. Marblehead. His citation reads:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Wilke displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
First Sergeant Henry Wilkens (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 7, 1877 at Little Muddy Creek, Montana AND on August 20, 1877, at Camas Meadows, Idaho. His citation reads:
Bravery in actions with Indians.
Landsman Henry Wilkes (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 27, 1864, on board U.S. Picket Boat No. 1. His citation reads:
Wilkes served on board U.S. Picket Boat No. 1 in action, 27 October 1864, against the Confederate Ram, Albemarle, which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her. The picket boat, equipped with a spar torpedo, succeeded in passing the enemy pickets within 20 yards without being discovered and them made for the Albemarle under a full head of steam. Immediately taken under fire by the ram, the small boat plunged on, jumped the log boom which encircled the target and exploded its torpedo under the port bow of the ram. The picket boat was destroyed by enemy fire and almost the entire crew taken prisoner or lost.
I mean, we've already listed some great songs, but as we get into the Top 50 we are looking at some all-time great songs.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
50 You Could Be Mine by: Guns N' Roses - The drums and energy in this song is incredible. This is the song that I would wake up to my senior year in high school.
49 Stand By Me by: Ben E. King
48 Ring of Fire by: Johnny Cash - An all-time great song by an all-time great singer.
47 Me and Jesus by: Brad Paisley - Brad Paisley is great at songs like this and he doesn't disappoint with this one.
46 Mama Said Knock You Out by: LL Cool J - Another "pure energy" type song. This is what they played at JI basketball games the year they won the State Championship (when I was in middle school).
45 The Party's Over by: Willie Nelson
44 Nuthin' But a "G" Thang by: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg - This is a song that helped create a whole genre (or at least a sub-genre) of music. Snoops lyrics with Dre's beats were an unstoppable force.
43 Mo Money Mo Problems by: The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Mase and Puff Daddy - When it came to hip-hop, I was more of a West Coast fan... but even I love this song.
42 Drink You Away by: Justin Timberlake
41 Centerfield by: John Fogerty - The greatest baseball song of all-time. Any baseball field that doesn't play this song shouldn't play any song.
40 You Give Love A Bad Name by: Bon Jovi
39 December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) by: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
38 Only Wanna Be With You by: Hootie and the Blowfish
37 Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) by: Elton John
36 Paradise City by: Guns N' Roses
35 Thriller by: Michael Jackson
34 Pour Some Sugar On Me by: Def Leppard
33 Layla by: Derek and the Dominos - This is like two songs combined into one... and both are perfect.
32 Family Tradition by: Hank Williams, Jr.
31 (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay by: Otis Redding
30 Won't Get Fooled Again by: The Who
29 Me and My Shadow by: Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr.
28 Old Rugged Cross by: Brad Paisley
27 Amazing Grace by: George Jones
26 One Of Those Lives by: Brad Paisley - This is the perfect song to listen to when you want to put things in perspective. It reminds you that there are people out there going through worse than what you're going through.
Boatswain’s Mate First Class (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 11, 1898, on board the U.S.S. Marblehead. His citation reads:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Wilke displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
First Sergeant Henry Wilkens (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 7, 1877 at Little Muddy Creek, Montana AND on August 20, 1877, at Camas Meadows, Idaho. His citation reads:
Bravery in actions with Indians.
Landsman Henry Wilkes (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 27, 1864, on board U.S. Picket Boat No. 1. His citation reads:
Wilkes served on board U.S. Picket Boat No. 1 in action, 27 October 1864, against the Confederate Ram, Albemarle, which had resisted repeated attacks by our steamers and had kept a large force of vessels employed in watching her. The picket boat, equipped with a spar torpedo, succeeded in passing the enemy pickets within 20 yards without being discovered and them made for the Albemarle under a full head of steam. Immediately taken under fire by the ram, the small boat plunged on, jumped the log boom which encircled the target and exploded its torpedo under the port bow of the ram. The picket boat was destroyed by enemy fire and almost the entire crew taken prisoner or lost.
I mean, we've already listed some great songs, but as we get into the Top 50 we are looking at some all-time great songs.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
50 You Could Be Mine by: Guns N' Roses - The drums and energy in this song is incredible. This is the song that I would wake up to my senior year in high school.
49 Stand By Me by: Ben E. King
48 Ring of Fire by: Johnny Cash - An all-time great song by an all-time great singer.
47 Me and Jesus by: Brad Paisley - Brad Paisley is great at songs like this and he doesn't disappoint with this one.
46 Mama Said Knock You Out by: LL Cool J - Another "pure energy" type song. This is what they played at JI basketball games the year they won the State Championship (when I was in middle school).
45 The Party's Over by: Willie Nelson
44 Nuthin' But a "G" Thang by: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg - This is a song that helped create a whole genre (or at least a sub-genre) of music. Snoops lyrics with Dre's beats were an unstoppable force.
43 Mo Money Mo Problems by: The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Mase and Puff Daddy - When it came to hip-hop, I was more of a West Coast fan... but even I love this song.
42 Drink You Away by: Justin Timberlake
41 Centerfield by: John Fogerty - The greatest baseball song of all-time. Any baseball field that doesn't play this song shouldn't play any song.
40 You Give Love A Bad Name by: Bon Jovi
39 December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) by: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
38 Only Wanna Be With You by: Hootie and the Blowfish
37 Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) by: Elton John
36 Paradise City by: Guns N' Roses
35 Thriller by: Michael Jackson
34 Pour Some Sugar On Me by: Def Leppard
33 Layla by: Derek and the Dominos - This is like two songs combined into one... and both are perfect.
32 Family Tradition by: Hank Williams, Jr.
31 (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay by: Otis Redding
30 Won't Get Fooled Again by: The Who
29 Me and My Shadow by: Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr.
28 Old Rugged Cross by: Brad Paisley
27 Amazing Grace by: George Jones
26 One Of Those Lives by: Brad Paisley - This is the perfect song to listen to when you want to put things in perspective. It reminds you that there are people out there going through worse than what you're going through.
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Songs 100 - 51
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
First Lieutenant Wilber E. Wilder (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 23, 1882, at Horseshoe Canyon, New Mexico. His citation reads:
Assisted, under a heavy fire, to rescue a wounded comrade.
Sergeant James Wiley (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 3, 1863, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His citation reads:
Capture of flag of a Georgia regiment.
Captain George Wilhelm (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 16, 1863, at Champion Hill, or Bakers Creek, Mississippi. His citation reads:
Having been badly wounded in the breast and captured, he made a prisoner of his captor and brought him into camp.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
100 Like a Virgin by: Madonna
99 You Shook Me All Night Long by: AC/DC
98 I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink by: Merle Haggard
97 D'Yer Mak'er by: Led Zeppelin
96 Fine Line by: Hootie and the Blowfish
95 Jamming by: Bob Marley
94 Old Time Rock and Roll by: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
93 Forever Young by: Bob Dylan
92 Piano Man by: Billy Joel
91 Highway to Hell by: AC/DC
90 Walls by: Emery
89 Victory by: Puff Daddy feat. The Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes
88 Theme from Rawhide by: The Blues Brothers
87 Since I Laid My Burden Down by: Zion Harmonizers and Olympia Brass Band
86 Silent Night by: Boyz II Men
85 Sabotage by: Beastie Boys
84 S.O.B. by: Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats
83 Paul Revere by: Beastie Boys
82 Me and Bobby McGee by: Janis Joplin
81 I'll Be Home For Christmas by: Bing Crosby
80 He Lives by: Alan Jackson
79 F*** Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin') by: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg
78 Blaze of Glory by: Bon Jovi
77 Somewhere Else by: Toby Keith
76 Who Are You by: The Who
75 Another Brick in the Wall (Part II) by: Pink Floyd
74 1999 by: Prince
73 We've Gotta Get Out of This Place by: The Animals
72 You've Lost That Loving Feeling by: The Righteous Brothers
71 Jump by: Van Halen
70 My Girl by: The Temptations
69 What's Going One by: Marvin Gaye
68 I Don't Care by: Darius Rucker with Brad Paisley
67 Don't Stop Believin' by: Journey
66 Bridge Over Troubled Water by: Simon and Garfunkle
65 Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy by: The Tams
64 Hotel California by: The Eagles
63 Save The Last Dance For Me by: The Drifters
62 You Can Call Me Al by: Paul Simon
61 The Devil Went Down To Georgia by: The Charlie Daniels Band
60 Sixty Minute Man by: The Dominoes
59 Stay by: Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs
58 Sweet Home Alabama by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
57 Run Rudolph Run by: Chuck Berry
56 Natural Born Killaz by: Dr. Dre and Ice Cube
55 Gin and Juice by: Snoop Doggy Dogg
54 Smells Like Teen Spirit by: Nirvana
53 Enter Sandman by: Metallica
52 La Bamba by: Ritchie Valens
51 I Love Beach Music by: The Embers
First Lieutenant Wilber E. Wilder (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 23, 1882, at Horseshoe Canyon, New Mexico. His citation reads:
Assisted, under a heavy fire, to rescue a wounded comrade.
Sergeant James Wiley (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 3, 1863, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His citation reads:
Capture of flag of a Georgia regiment.
Captain George Wilhelm (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 16, 1863, at Champion Hill, or Bakers Creek, Mississippi. His citation reads:
Having been badly wounded in the breast and captured, he made a prisoner of his captor and brought him into camp.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
100 Like a Virgin by: Madonna
99 You Shook Me All Night Long by: AC/DC
98 I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink by: Merle Haggard
97 D'Yer Mak'er by: Led Zeppelin
96 Fine Line by: Hootie and the Blowfish
95 Jamming by: Bob Marley
94 Old Time Rock and Roll by: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
93 Forever Young by: Bob Dylan
92 Piano Man by: Billy Joel
91 Highway to Hell by: AC/DC
90 Walls by: Emery
89 Victory by: Puff Daddy feat. The Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes
88 Theme from Rawhide by: The Blues Brothers
87 Since I Laid My Burden Down by: Zion Harmonizers and Olympia Brass Band
86 Silent Night by: Boyz II Men
85 Sabotage by: Beastie Boys
84 S.O.B. by: Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats
83 Paul Revere by: Beastie Boys
82 Me and Bobby McGee by: Janis Joplin
81 I'll Be Home For Christmas by: Bing Crosby
80 He Lives by: Alan Jackson
79 F*** Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin') by: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg
78 Blaze of Glory by: Bon Jovi
77 Somewhere Else by: Toby Keith
76 Who Are You by: The Who
75 Another Brick in the Wall (Part II) by: Pink Floyd
74 1999 by: Prince
73 We've Gotta Get Out of This Place by: The Animals
72 You've Lost That Loving Feeling by: The Righteous Brothers
71 Jump by: Van Halen
70 My Girl by: The Temptations
69 What's Going One by: Marvin Gaye
68 I Don't Care by: Darius Rucker with Brad Paisley
67 Don't Stop Believin' by: Journey
66 Bridge Over Troubled Water by: Simon and Garfunkle
65 Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy by: The Tams
64 Hotel California by: The Eagles
63 Save The Last Dance For Me by: The Drifters
62 You Can Call Me Al by: Paul Simon
61 The Devil Went Down To Georgia by: The Charlie Daniels Band
60 Sixty Minute Man by: The Dominoes
59 Stay by: Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs
58 Sweet Home Alabama by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
57 Run Rudolph Run by: Chuck Berry
56 Natural Born Killaz by: Dr. Dre and Ice Cube
55 Gin and Juice by: Snoop Doggy Dogg
54 Smells Like Teen Spirit by: Nirvana
53 Enter Sandman by: Metallica
52 La Bamba by: Ritchie Valens
51 I Love Beach Music by: The Embers
Friday, May 27, 2016
Songs 150 - 101
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Colonel William H. Wilbur (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on November 8, 1942, at Fedala, North Africa. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty. Col. Wilbur prepared the plan for making contact with French commanders in Casablanca and obtaining an armistice to prevent unnecessary bloodshed. On 8 November 1942, he landed at Fedala with the leading assault waves where opposition had developed into a firm and continuous defensive line across his route of advance. Commandeering a vehicle, he was driven toward the hostile defenses under incessant fire, finally locating a French officer who accorded him passage through the forward positions. He then proceeded in total darkness through 16 miles of enemy-occupied country intermittently subjected to heavy bursts of fire, and accomplished his mission by delivering his letters to appropriate French officials in Casablanca. Returning toward his command, Col. Wilbur detected a hostile battery firing effectively on our troops. He took charge of a platoon of American tanks and personally led them in an attack and capture of the battery. From the moment of landing until the cessation of hostile resistance, Col. Wilbur's conduct was voluntary and exemplary in its coolness and daring.
Ordinary Seaman Franklin L. Wilcox (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on January 15, 1865, on board the U.S.S. Minnesota. His citation reads:
On board the U.S.S. Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865. Landing on the beach with the assaulting party from his ship, Wilcox advanced to the top of the sandhill and partly through the breach in the palisades despite enemy fire which killed and wounded many officers and men. When more than two-thirds of the men became seized with panic and retreated on the run, he remained with the party until dark when it came safely away, bringing its wounded, its arms and its colors.
Sergeant William H. Wilcox (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 12, 1864, at Spotsylvania, Virginia. His citation reads:
Took command of his company, deployed as skirmishers, after the officers in command of the skirmish line had both been wounded, conducting himself gallantly; afterwards, becoming separated from command, he asked and obtained permission to fight in another company.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
150 Intergalactic by: Beastie Boys
149 I Need Never Get Old by: Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats
148 Hypnotize by: The Notorious B.I.G.
147 Go Rest High On That Mountain by: Vince Gill
146 Gimme Some Lovin' by: The Spencer Davis Group
145 F*** Tha Police by: N.W.A.
144 Boyz-n-the-Hood by: Eazy-E feat. Ice Cube
143 Battle Hymn of The Republic by: Various
142 Amerikka's Most Wanted by: Ice Cube
141 Shelter Me by: Cinderella
140 The Twist by: Chubby Checker
139 Born in the USA by: Bruce Springsteen
138 Waitin' On A Woman by: Brad Paisley with Andy Griffith
137 Let The Good Times Roll by: B.B. King
136 Folsom Prison Blues by: Johnny Cash
135 Do You Love Me by: The Contours
134 Wanted Dead or Alive by: Bon Jovi
133 Lean On Me by: Bill Withers
132 Imagine by: John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band
131 Me Wise Magic by: Van Halen
130 Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) by: Phil Collins
129 You Send Me by: Sam Cooke
128 Signs by: Tesla
127 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down by: The Band
126 Sloop John B by: The Beach Boys
125 Come Together by: The Beatles
124 Already Gone by: The Eagles
123 What A Wonderful World by: Louis Armstrong
122 Mountain Music by: Alabama
121 Right Now by: Van Halen
120 Colder Weather by: Zac Brown Band
119 Shout (Parts 1 and 2) by: The Isley Brothers
118 Barbara Ann by: The Beach Boys
117 Hey Jude by: The Beatles
116 Seventeen by: Winger
115 Desperado by: The Eagles
114 Up On The Roof by: The Drifters
113 I Don't Like Mondays by: The Boomrats
112 We Will Rock You by: Queen
111 We Are The Champions by: Queen
110 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia by: Reba McEntire
109 Baby Grand by: Ray Charles with Billy Joel
108 Every Rose Has Its Thorn by: Poison
107 In The Air Tonight by: Phil Collins
106 Crazy Train by: Ozzy Osbourne
105 Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) by: Motley Crue
104 Still Crazy After All These Years by: Paul Simon
103 Smooth Criminal by: Michael Jackson
102 Rock, Pebble, Stone by: Emery
101 I'll Be There by: Mariah Carey with Trey Lorenz
Colonel William H. Wilbur (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on November 8, 1942, at Fedala, North Africa. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty. Col. Wilbur prepared the plan for making contact with French commanders in Casablanca and obtaining an armistice to prevent unnecessary bloodshed. On 8 November 1942, he landed at Fedala with the leading assault waves where opposition had developed into a firm and continuous defensive line across his route of advance. Commandeering a vehicle, he was driven toward the hostile defenses under incessant fire, finally locating a French officer who accorded him passage through the forward positions. He then proceeded in total darkness through 16 miles of enemy-occupied country intermittently subjected to heavy bursts of fire, and accomplished his mission by delivering his letters to appropriate French officials in Casablanca. Returning toward his command, Col. Wilbur detected a hostile battery firing effectively on our troops. He took charge of a platoon of American tanks and personally led them in an attack and capture of the battery. From the moment of landing until the cessation of hostile resistance, Col. Wilbur's conduct was voluntary and exemplary in its coolness and daring.
Ordinary Seaman Franklin L. Wilcox (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on January 15, 1865, on board the U.S.S. Minnesota. His citation reads:
On board the U.S.S. Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865. Landing on the beach with the assaulting party from his ship, Wilcox advanced to the top of the sandhill and partly through the breach in the palisades despite enemy fire which killed and wounded many officers and men. When more than two-thirds of the men became seized with panic and retreated on the run, he remained with the party until dark when it came safely away, bringing its wounded, its arms and its colors.
Sergeant William H. Wilcox (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 12, 1864, at Spotsylvania, Virginia. His citation reads:
Took command of his company, deployed as skirmishers, after the officers in command of the skirmish line had both been wounded, conducting himself gallantly; afterwards, becoming separated from command, he asked and obtained permission to fight in another company.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
150 Intergalactic by: Beastie Boys
149 I Need Never Get Old by: Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats
148 Hypnotize by: The Notorious B.I.G.
147 Go Rest High On That Mountain by: Vince Gill
146 Gimme Some Lovin' by: The Spencer Davis Group
145 F*** Tha Police by: N.W.A.
144 Boyz-n-the-Hood by: Eazy-E feat. Ice Cube
143 Battle Hymn of The Republic by: Various
142 Amerikka's Most Wanted by: Ice Cube
141 Shelter Me by: Cinderella
140 The Twist by: Chubby Checker
139 Born in the USA by: Bruce Springsteen
138 Waitin' On A Woman by: Brad Paisley with Andy Griffith
137 Let The Good Times Roll by: B.B. King
136 Folsom Prison Blues by: Johnny Cash
135 Do You Love Me by: The Contours
134 Wanted Dead or Alive by: Bon Jovi
133 Lean On Me by: Bill Withers
132 Imagine by: John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band
131 Me Wise Magic by: Van Halen
130 Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) by: Phil Collins
129 You Send Me by: Sam Cooke
128 Signs by: Tesla
127 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down by: The Band
126 Sloop John B by: The Beach Boys
125 Come Together by: The Beatles
124 Already Gone by: The Eagles
123 What A Wonderful World by: Louis Armstrong
122 Mountain Music by: Alabama
121 Right Now by: Van Halen
120 Colder Weather by: Zac Brown Band
119 Shout (Parts 1 and 2) by: The Isley Brothers
118 Barbara Ann by: The Beach Boys
117 Hey Jude by: The Beatles
116 Seventeen by: Winger
115 Desperado by: The Eagles
114 Up On The Roof by: The Drifters
113 I Don't Like Mondays by: The Boomrats
112 We Will Rock You by: Queen
111 We Are The Champions by: Queen
110 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia by: Reba McEntire
109 Baby Grand by: Ray Charles with Billy Joel
108 Every Rose Has Its Thorn by: Poison
107 In The Air Tonight by: Phil Collins
106 Crazy Train by: Ozzy Osbourne
105 Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) by: Motley Crue
104 Still Crazy After All These Years by: Paul Simon
103 Smooth Criminal by: Michael Jackson
102 Rock, Pebble, Stone by: Emery
101 I'll Be There by: Mariah Carey with Trey Lorenz
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Songs 200 - 151
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Staff Sergeant Paul J. Wiedorfer (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 25, 1944, near, Chaumont, Belgium. His citation reads:
He alone made it possible for his company to advance until its objective was seized. Company G had cleared a wooded area of snipers, and 1 platoon was advancing across an open clearing toward another wood when it was met by heavy machinegun fire from 2 German positions dug in at the edge of the second wood. These positions were flanked by enemy riflemen. The platoon took cover behind a small ridge approximately 40 yards from the enemy position. There was no other available protection and the entire platoon was pinned down by the German fire. It was about noon and the day was clear, but the terrain extremely difficult due to a 3-inch snowfall the night before over ice-covered ground. Pvt. Wiedorfer, realizing that the platoon advance could not continue until the 2 enemy machinegun nests were destroyed, voluntarily charged alone across the slippery open ground with no protecting cover of any kind. Running in a crouched position, under a hail of enemy fire, he slipped and fell in the snow, but quickly rose and continued forward with the enemy concentrating automatic and small-arms fire on him as he advanced. Miraculously escaping injury, Pvt. Wiedorfer reached a point some 10 yards from the first machinegun emplacement and hurled a handgrenade into it. With his rifle he killed the remaining Germans, and, without hesitation, wheeled to the right and attacked the second emplacement. One of the enemy was wounded by his fire and the other 6 immediately surrendered. This heroic action by 1 man enabled the platoon to advance from behind its protecting ridge and continue successfully to reach its objective. A few minutes later, when both the platoon leader and the platoon sergeant were wounded, Pvt. Wiedorfer assumed command of the platoon, leading it forward with inspired energy until the mission was accomplished.
Second Lieutenant Thomas W. Wigle (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 14, 1944, at Monte Frassino, Italy. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in the vicinity of Monte Frassino, Italy. The 3d Platoon, in attempting to seize a strongly fortified hill position protected by 3 parallel high terraced stone walls, was twice thrown back by the withering crossfire. 2d Lt. Wigle, acting company executive, observing that the platoon was without an officer, volunteered to command it on the next attack. Leading his men up the bare, rocky slopes through intense and concentrated fire, he succeeded in reaching the first of the stone walls. Having himself boosted to the top and perching there in full view of the enemy, he drew and returned their fire while his men helped each other up and over. Following the same method, he successfully negotiated the second. Upon reaching the top of the third wall, he faced 3 houses which were the key point of the enemy defense. Ordering his men to cover him, he made a dash through a hail of machine-pistol fire to reach the nearest house. Firing his carbine as he entered, he drove the enemy before him out of the back door and into the second house. Following closely on the heels of the foe, he drove them from this house into the third where they took refuge in the cellar. When his men rejoined him, they found him mortally wounded on the cellar stairs which he had started to descend to force the surrender of the enemy. His heroic action resulted in the capture of 36 German soldiers and the seizure of the strongpoint.
Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks (US Air Force) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on February 24, 1967, near Dalat, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. As a forward air controller Capt. Wilbanks was pilot of an unarmed, light aircraft flying visual reconnaissance ahead of a South Vietnam Army Ranger Battalion. His intensive search revealed a well-concealed and numerically superior hostile force poised to ambush the advancing rangers. The Viet Cong, realizing that Capt. Wilbanks' discovery had compromised their position and ability to launch a surprise attack, immediately fired on the small aircraft with all available firepower. The enemy then began advancing against the exposed forward elements of the ranger force which were pinned down by devastating fire. Capt. Wilbanks recognized that close support aircraft could not arrive in time to enable the rangers to withstand the advancing enemy, onslaught. With full knowledge of the limitations of his unarmed, unarmored, light reconnaissance aircraft, and the great danger imposed by the enemy's vast firepower, he unhesitatingly assumed a covering, close support role. Flying through a hail of withering fire at treetop level, Capt. Wilbanks passed directly over the advancing enemy and inflicted many casualties by firing his rifle out of the side window of his aircraft. Despite increasingly intense antiaircraft fire, Capt. Wilbanks continued to completely disregard his own safety and made repeated low passes over the enemy to divert their fire away from the rangers. His daring tactics successfully interrupted the enemy advance, allowing the rangers to withdraw to safety from their perilous position. During his final courageous attack to protect the withdrawing forces, Capt. Wilbanks was mortally wounded and his bullet-riddled aircraft crashed between the opposing forces. Capt. Wilbanks' magnificent action saved numerous friendly personnel from certain injury or death. His unparalleled concern for his fellow man and his extraordinary heroism were in the highest traditions of the military service, and have reflected great credit upon himself and the U.S. Air Force.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
200 Rock and Roll All Nite by: Kiss
199 God Bless The USA by: Lee Greenwood
198 The Ballad of Curtis Loew by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
197 Papa Don't Preach by: Madonna
196 The Boys Are Back in Town by: Thin Lizzy
195 Birth of the Blues by: The Rat Pack
194 Dance With Me by: The Drifters
193 Casey Jones by: The Grateful Dead
192 My Generation by: The Who
191 Get Drunk and Be Somebody by: Toby Keith
190 Brown Eyed Girl by: Van Morrison
189 I Love This Bar by: Toby Keith
188 Captain Crash and the Beauty Queen From Mars by: Bon Jovi
187 What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am) by: The Tams
186 An American Girl by: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
185 Toes by: Zac Brown Band
184 Eye of the Tiger by: Survivor
183 Maybe I'm Amazed by: Paul McCartney
182 With a Little Help From My Friends by: Joe Cocker
181 The Gambler by: Kenny Rogers
180 Out Last Night by: Kenny Chesney
179 I Love Rock 'n' Roll by: Joan Jett
178 Running on Empty by: Jackson Browne
177 (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher by: Jackie Wilson
176 Do You Believe In Love by: Huey Lewis and The News
175 I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You by: Hootie and the Blowfish
174 Knockin' on Heaven's Door by: Eric Clapton
173 Knockin' on Heaven's Door by: Guns N' Roses
172 House Rent Boogie/One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer by: George Thorogood
171 Friends in Low Places by: Garth Brooks
170 Pledge Allegiance To The Hag by: Eric Church
169 Make Me Lose Control by: Eric Carmen
168 Suspicious Minds by: Elvis Presley
167 Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me by: Elton John with George Michael
166 You Never Even Called Me by My Name by: David Allan Coe
165 Proud Mary by: Creedence Clearwater Revival
164 Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit by: Wu-Tang Clan
163 Will You Be Ready At the Plate (When Jesus Throws the Ball) by: Randy Brooks
162 Who Says by: John Mayer
161 Who Am I (What's My Name)? by: Snoop Doggy Dogg
160 What a Friend We Have In Jesus by: George Jones
159 Wagon Wheel by: Old Crow Medicine Show
158 Thunderstruck by: AC/DC
157 Still D.R.E. by: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg
156 Sittin' At a Bar by: Rehab
155 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town by: Bruce Springsteen
154 Protect Ya Neck by: Wu-Tang Clan
153 Old Time Religion by: Various
152 Let It Go by: Idina Menzel
151 It Was a Good Day by: Ice Cube
Staff Sergeant Paul J. Wiedorfer (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 25, 1944, near, Chaumont, Belgium. His citation reads:
He alone made it possible for his company to advance until its objective was seized. Company G had cleared a wooded area of snipers, and 1 platoon was advancing across an open clearing toward another wood when it was met by heavy machinegun fire from 2 German positions dug in at the edge of the second wood. These positions were flanked by enemy riflemen. The platoon took cover behind a small ridge approximately 40 yards from the enemy position. There was no other available protection and the entire platoon was pinned down by the German fire. It was about noon and the day was clear, but the terrain extremely difficult due to a 3-inch snowfall the night before over ice-covered ground. Pvt. Wiedorfer, realizing that the platoon advance could not continue until the 2 enemy machinegun nests were destroyed, voluntarily charged alone across the slippery open ground with no protecting cover of any kind. Running in a crouched position, under a hail of enemy fire, he slipped and fell in the snow, but quickly rose and continued forward with the enemy concentrating automatic and small-arms fire on him as he advanced. Miraculously escaping injury, Pvt. Wiedorfer reached a point some 10 yards from the first machinegun emplacement and hurled a handgrenade into it. With his rifle he killed the remaining Germans, and, without hesitation, wheeled to the right and attacked the second emplacement. One of the enemy was wounded by his fire and the other 6 immediately surrendered. This heroic action by 1 man enabled the platoon to advance from behind its protecting ridge and continue successfully to reach its objective. A few minutes later, when both the platoon leader and the platoon sergeant were wounded, Pvt. Wiedorfer assumed command of the platoon, leading it forward with inspired energy until the mission was accomplished.
Second Lieutenant Thomas W. Wigle (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 14, 1944, at Monte Frassino, Italy. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in the vicinity of Monte Frassino, Italy. The 3d Platoon, in attempting to seize a strongly fortified hill position protected by 3 parallel high terraced stone walls, was twice thrown back by the withering crossfire. 2d Lt. Wigle, acting company executive, observing that the platoon was without an officer, volunteered to command it on the next attack. Leading his men up the bare, rocky slopes through intense and concentrated fire, he succeeded in reaching the first of the stone walls. Having himself boosted to the top and perching there in full view of the enemy, he drew and returned their fire while his men helped each other up and over. Following the same method, he successfully negotiated the second. Upon reaching the top of the third wall, he faced 3 houses which were the key point of the enemy defense. Ordering his men to cover him, he made a dash through a hail of machine-pistol fire to reach the nearest house. Firing his carbine as he entered, he drove the enemy before him out of the back door and into the second house. Following closely on the heels of the foe, he drove them from this house into the third where they took refuge in the cellar. When his men rejoined him, they found him mortally wounded on the cellar stairs which he had started to descend to force the surrender of the enemy. His heroic action resulted in the capture of 36 German soldiers and the seizure of the strongpoint.
Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks (US Air Force) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on February 24, 1967, near Dalat, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. As a forward air controller Capt. Wilbanks was pilot of an unarmed, light aircraft flying visual reconnaissance ahead of a South Vietnam Army Ranger Battalion. His intensive search revealed a well-concealed and numerically superior hostile force poised to ambush the advancing rangers. The Viet Cong, realizing that Capt. Wilbanks' discovery had compromised their position and ability to launch a surprise attack, immediately fired on the small aircraft with all available firepower. The enemy then began advancing against the exposed forward elements of the ranger force which were pinned down by devastating fire. Capt. Wilbanks recognized that close support aircraft could not arrive in time to enable the rangers to withstand the advancing enemy, onslaught. With full knowledge of the limitations of his unarmed, unarmored, light reconnaissance aircraft, and the great danger imposed by the enemy's vast firepower, he unhesitatingly assumed a covering, close support role. Flying through a hail of withering fire at treetop level, Capt. Wilbanks passed directly over the advancing enemy and inflicted many casualties by firing his rifle out of the side window of his aircraft. Despite increasingly intense antiaircraft fire, Capt. Wilbanks continued to completely disregard his own safety and made repeated low passes over the enemy to divert their fire away from the rangers. His daring tactics successfully interrupted the enemy advance, allowing the rangers to withdraw to safety from their perilous position. During his final courageous attack to protect the withdrawing forces, Capt. Wilbanks was mortally wounded and his bullet-riddled aircraft crashed between the opposing forces. Capt. Wilbanks' magnificent action saved numerous friendly personnel from certain injury or death. His unparalleled concern for his fellow man and his extraordinary heroism were in the highest traditions of the military service, and have reflected great credit upon himself and the U.S. Air Force.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
200 Rock and Roll All Nite by: Kiss
199 God Bless The USA by: Lee Greenwood
198 The Ballad of Curtis Loew by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
197 Papa Don't Preach by: Madonna
196 The Boys Are Back in Town by: Thin Lizzy
195 Birth of the Blues by: The Rat Pack
194 Dance With Me by: The Drifters
193 Casey Jones by: The Grateful Dead
192 My Generation by: The Who
191 Get Drunk and Be Somebody by: Toby Keith
190 Brown Eyed Girl by: Van Morrison
189 I Love This Bar by: Toby Keith
188 Captain Crash and the Beauty Queen From Mars by: Bon Jovi
187 What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am) by: The Tams
186 An American Girl by: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
185 Toes by: Zac Brown Band
184 Eye of the Tiger by: Survivor
183 Maybe I'm Amazed by: Paul McCartney
182 With a Little Help From My Friends by: Joe Cocker
181 The Gambler by: Kenny Rogers
180 Out Last Night by: Kenny Chesney
179 I Love Rock 'n' Roll by: Joan Jett
178 Running on Empty by: Jackson Browne
177 (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher by: Jackie Wilson
176 Do You Believe In Love by: Huey Lewis and The News
175 I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You by: Hootie and the Blowfish
174 Knockin' on Heaven's Door by: Eric Clapton
173 Knockin' on Heaven's Door by: Guns N' Roses
172 House Rent Boogie/One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer by: George Thorogood
171 Friends in Low Places by: Garth Brooks
170 Pledge Allegiance To The Hag by: Eric Church
169 Make Me Lose Control by: Eric Carmen
168 Suspicious Minds by: Elvis Presley
167 Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me by: Elton John with George Michael
166 You Never Even Called Me by My Name by: David Allan Coe
165 Proud Mary by: Creedence Clearwater Revival
164 Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit by: Wu-Tang Clan
163 Will You Be Ready At the Plate (When Jesus Throws the Ball) by: Randy Brooks
162 Who Says by: John Mayer
161 Who Am I (What's My Name)? by: Snoop Doggy Dogg
160 What a Friend We Have In Jesus by: George Jones
159 Wagon Wheel by: Old Crow Medicine Show
158 Thunderstruck by: AC/DC
157 Still D.R.E. by: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg
156 Sittin' At a Bar by: Rehab
155 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town by: Bruce Springsteen
154 Protect Ya Neck by: Wu-Tang Clan
153 Old Time Religion by: Various
152 Let It Go by: Idina Menzel
151 It Was a Good Day by: Ice Cube
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Songs 250 - 201
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Second Lieutenant J. Hunter Wickersham (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 12, 1918, near Limey, France. His citation reads:
Advancing with his platoon during the St. Mihiel offensive, he was severely wounded in 4 places by the bursting of a high-explosive shell. Before receiving any aid for himself he dressed the wounds of his orderly, who was wounded at the same time. He then ordered and accompanied the further advance of his platoon, although weakened by the loss of blood. His right hand and arm being disabled by wounds, he continued to fire his revolver with his left hand until, exhausted by loss of blood, he fell and died from his wounds before aid could be administered.
Private Andrew J. Widick (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, Mississippi. His citation reads:
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
First Sergeant Jacob Widmer (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 29, 1879, at Milk River, Colorado. His citation reads:
Volunteered to accompany a small detachment on a very dangerous mission.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
250 As Good As I Once Was by: Toby Keith
249 Baba O'Riley by: The Who
248 Knee Deep by: Zac Brown Band with Jimmy Buffett
247 Getting Better by: The Beatles
246 Stay With Me by: Rod Stewart
245 Wonderful World by: Sam Cooke
244 Life Loves a Tragedy by: Poison
243 Man in the Mirror by: Michael Jackson
242 One Sweet Day by: Mariah Carey with Boyz II Men
241 Brick House by: Commodores
240 Don't You Wanna Stay by: Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson
239 Black Dog by: Led Zeppelin
238 Playing With the Boys by: Kenny Loggins
237 Hey Joe by: Jimi Hendrix
236 Proud Mary by: Ike and Tina
235 The Heart of Rock and Roll by: Huey Lewis and The News
234 All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down) by: Hank Williams, Jr.
233 Got My Mind Set on You by: George Harrison
232 Thunder Rolls by: Garth Brooks
231 Candle in the Wind by: Elton John
230 Gods of War by: Def Leppard
229 Southern State Of Mind by: Darius Rucker
228 Down on the Corner by: Creedence Clearwater Revival
227 Ants Marching by: Dave Matthews Band
226 Baby, It's Cold Outside by: Dean Martin
225 Go Tell It on the Mountain by: Andy Griffith
224 Summer of '69 by: Bryan Adams
223 Take Me Home Tonight by: Eddie Money with Ronnie Spector
222 Burning Love by: Elvis Presley
221 Wonderful Tonight by: Eric Clapton
220 I Loved Her First by: Heartland
219 Kashmir by: Led Zeppelin
218 You Can't Always Get What You Want by: The Rolling Stones
217 Take It Easy by: The Eagles
216 Getting Better by: Tesla
215 Misty Mountain Hop by: Led Zeppelin
214 Someday I'll Be Saturday Night by: Bon Jovi
213 Bigger Fish to Fry by: Brad Paisley with Bill Anderson, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Vince Gill
212 Born To Run by: Bruce Springsteen
211 Fortunate Son by: Creedence Clearwater Revival
210 Sam's Song by: Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr.
209 Walk of Life by: Dire Straits
208 Drift Away by: Dobie Gray
207 Tears in Heaven by: Eric Clapton
206 Midnight Train To Georgia by: Gladys Knight and The Pips
205 Let Her Cry by: Hootie and the Blowfish
204 ABC by: Jackson 5
203 East Bound And Down by: Jerry Reed
202 The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful by: Jimmy Buffett
201 Whole Lotta Love by: Led Zeppelin
Second Lieutenant J. Hunter Wickersham (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 12, 1918, near Limey, France. His citation reads:
Advancing with his platoon during the St. Mihiel offensive, he was severely wounded in 4 places by the bursting of a high-explosive shell. Before receiving any aid for himself he dressed the wounds of his orderly, who was wounded at the same time. He then ordered and accompanied the further advance of his platoon, although weakened by the loss of blood. His right hand and arm being disabled by wounds, he continued to fire his revolver with his left hand until, exhausted by loss of blood, he fell and died from his wounds before aid could be administered.
Private Andrew J. Widick (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, Mississippi. His citation reads:
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
First Sergeant Jacob Widmer (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 29, 1879, at Milk River, Colorado. His citation reads:
Volunteered to accompany a small detachment on a very dangerous mission.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
250 As Good As I Once Was by: Toby Keith
249 Baba O'Riley by: The Who
248 Knee Deep by: Zac Brown Band with Jimmy Buffett
247 Getting Better by: The Beatles
246 Stay With Me by: Rod Stewart
245 Wonderful World by: Sam Cooke
244 Life Loves a Tragedy by: Poison
243 Man in the Mirror by: Michael Jackson
242 One Sweet Day by: Mariah Carey with Boyz II Men
241 Brick House by: Commodores
240 Don't You Wanna Stay by: Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson
239 Black Dog by: Led Zeppelin
238 Playing With the Boys by: Kenny Loggins
237 Hey Joe by: Jimi Hendrix
236 Proud Mary by: Ike and Tina
235 The Heart of Rock and Roll by: Huey Lewis and The News
234 All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down) by: Hank Williams, Jr.
233 Got My Mind Set on You by: George Harrison
232 Thunder Rolls by: Garth Brooks
231 Candle in the Wind by: Elton John
230 Gods of War by: Def Leppard
229 Southern State Of Mind by: Darius Rucker
228 Down on the Corner by: Creedence Clearwater Revival
227 Ants Marching by: Dave Matthews Band
226 Baby, It's Cold Outside by: Dean Martin
225 Go Tell It on the Mountain by: Andy Griffith
224 Summer of '69 by: Bryan Adams
223 Take Me Home Tonight by: Eddie Money with Ronnie Spector
222 Burning Love by: Elvis Presley
221 Wonderful Tonight by: Eric Clapton
220 I Loved Her First by: Heartland
219 Kashmir by: Led Zeppelin
218 You Can't Always Get What You Want by: The Rolling Stones
217 Take It Easy by: The Eagles
216 Getting Better by: Tesla
215 Misty Mountain Hop by: Led Zeppelin
214 Someday I'll Be Saturday Night by: Bon Jovi
213 Bigger Fish to Fry by: Brad Paisley with Bill Anderson, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Vince Gill
212 Born To Run by: Bruce Springsteen
211 Fortunate Son by: Creedence Clearwater Revival
210 Sam's Song by: Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr.
209 Walk of Life by: Dire Straits
208 Drift Away by: Dobie Gray
207 Tears in Heaven by: Eric Clapton
206 Midnight Train To Georgia by: Gladys Knight and The Pips
205 Let Her Cry by: Hootie and the Blowfish
204 ABC by: Jackson 5
203 East Bound And Down by: Jerry Reed
202 The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful by: Jimmy Buffett
201 Whole Lotta Love by: Led Zeppelin
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Songs 300 - 251
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Sergeant Hulon B. Whittington (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 29, 1944, near Grimesnil, France. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. On the night of 29 July 1944, near Grimesnil, France, during an enemy armored attack, Sgt. Whittington, a squad leader, assumed command of his platoon when the platoon leader and platoon sergeant became missing in action. He reorganized the defense and, under fire, courageously crawled between gun positions to check the actions of his men. When the advancing enemy attempted to penetrate a roadblock, Sgt. Whittington, completely disregarding intense enemy action, mounted a tank and by shouting through the turret, directed it into position to fire pointblank at the leading Mark V German tank. The destruction of this vehicle blocked all movement of the remaining enemy column consisting of over 100 vehicles of a Panzer unit. The blocked vehicles were then destroyed by handgrenades, bazooka, tank, and artillery fire and large numbers of enemy personnel were wiped out by a bold and resolute bayonet charge inspired by Sgt. Whittington. When the medical aid man had become a casualty, Sgt. Whittington personally administered first aid to his wounded men. The dynamic leadership, the inspiring example, and the dauntless courage of Sgt. Whittington, above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Major Charles W. Whittlesey (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 2-7, 1918, at Northeast of Binarville, in the forest of Argonne France. His citation reads:
Although cut off for 5 days from the remainder of his division, Maj. Whittlesey maintained his position, which he had reached under orders received for an advance, and held his command, consisting originally of 46 officers and men of the 308th Infantry and of Company K of the 307th Infantry, together in the face of superior numbers of the enemy during the 5 days. Maj. Whittlesey and his command were thus cut off, and no rations or other supplies reached him, in spite of determined efforts which were made by his division. On the 4th day Maj. Whittlesey received from the enemy a written proposition to surrender, which he treated with contempt, although he was at the time out of rations and had suffered a loss of about 50 percent in killed and wounded of his command and was surrounded by the enemy.
Corporal Jerry Wayne Wickam (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on January 6, 1968, near Loc Ninh, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Cpl. Wickam, distinguished himself while serving with Troop F. Troop F was conducting a reconnaissance in force mission southwest of Loc Ninh when the lead element of the friendly force was subjected to a heavy barrage of rocket, automatic weapons, and small arms fire from a well concealed enemy bunker complex. Disregarding the intense fire, Cpl. Wickam leaped from his armored vehicle and assaulted one of the enemy bunkers and threw a grenade into it, killing 2 enemy soldiers. He moved into the bunker, and with the aid of another soldier, began to remove the body of one Viet Cong when he detected the sound of an enemy grenade being charged. Cpl. Wickam warned his comrade and physically pushed him away from the grenade thus protecting him from the force of the blast. When a second Viet Cong bunker was discovered, he ran through a hail of enemy fire to deliver deadly fire into the bunker, killing one enemy soldier. He also captured 1 Viet Cong who later provided valuable information on enemy activity in the Loc Ninh area. After the patrol withdrew and an air strike was conducted, Cpl. Wickam led his men back to evaluate the success of the strike. They were immediately attacked again by enemy fire. Without hesitation, he charged the bunker from which the fire was being directed, enabling the remainder of his men to seek cover. He threw a grenade inside of the enemy's position killing 2 Viet Cong and destroying the bunker. Moments later he was mortally wounded by enemy fire. Cpl. Wickam's extraordinary heroism at the cost of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
300 Something for the Pain by: Bon Jovi
299 Alcohol by: Brad Paisley
298 Some Beach by: Blake Shelton
297 It's My Life by: Bon Jovi
296 On Our Own by: Bobby Brown
295 Rock N' Roll Never Forgets by: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
294 Get Up Stand Up by: Bob Marley
293 Shelter Me by: .38 Special
292 Well Did You Evah? by: Bing Crosby; Frank Sinatra
291 We Didn't Start the Fire by: Billy Joel
290 Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler) by: Alabama
289 Dude (Looks Like a Lady) by: Aerosmith
288 For Those About To Rock by: AC/DC
287 This Ain't a Love Song by: Bon Jovi
286 Better Than This by: Brad Paisley
285 Rave On by: Buddy Holly and The Crickets
284 A Bad Goodbye by: Clint Black with Wynonna Ryder
283 Drinkin' and Dialin' by: Darius Rucker
282 Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be a Long, Long Time) by: Elton John
281 Go Your Own Way by: Fleetwood Mac
280 I'm Over You by: Hootie and the Blowfish
279 Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) by: Journey
278 Cum On Feel The Noize by: Quiet Riot
277 Surfin' USA by: The Beach Boys
276 Take It to the Limit by: The Eagles
275 Hot for Teacher by: Van Halen
274 Chicken Fried by: Zac Brown Band
273 Dr. Feelgood by: Motley Crue
272 Billie Jean by: Michael Jackson
271 I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) by: Meat Loaf
270 Open Arms by: Journey
269 Come Monday by: Jimmy Buffett
268 Stay by: Jackson Browne
267 The Load-Out by: Jackson Browne
266 The Power of Love by: Huey Lewis and The News
265 Goodbye Girl by: Hootie and the Blowfish
264 Carolina by: Eric Church
263 Your Song by: Elton John
262 Straight To Hell by: Drivin' N Cryin'
261 Don't Think I Don't Think About It by: Darius Rucker
260 Stealing Cinderella by: Chuck Wicks
259 You're the Inspiration by: Chicago
258 Hearts Breaking Even by: Bon Jovi
257 Whiskey Lullaby by: Brad Paisley with Alison Krauss
256 You've Got To Stand For Something by: Charley Pride
255 Turn the Page by: Metallica
254 Bad by: Michael Jackson
253 Life in the Fast Lane by: The Eagles
252 Free Fallin' by: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
251 Top of the World by: Van Halen
Sergeant Hulon B. Whittington (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 29, 1944, near Grimesnil, France. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. On the night of 29 July 1944, near Grimesnil, France, during an enemy armored attack, Sgt. Whittington, a squad leader, assumed command of his platoon when the platoon leader and platoon sergeant became missing in action. He reorganized the defense and, under fire, courageously crawled between gun positions to check the actions of his men. When the advancing enemy attempted to penetrate a roadblock, Sgt. Whittington, completely disregarding intense enemy action, mounted a tank and by shouting through the turret, directed it into position to fire pointblank at the leading Mark V German tank. The destruction of this vehicle blocked all movement of the remaining enemy column consisting of over 100 vehicles of a Panzer unit. The blocked vehicles were then destroyed by handgrenades, bazooka, tank, and artillery fire and large numbers of enemy personnel were wiped out by a bold and resolute bayonet charge inspired by Sgt. Whittington. When the medical aid man had become a casualty, Sgt. Whittington personally administered first aid to his wounded men. The dynamic leadership, the inspiring example, and the dauntless courage of Sgt. Whittington, above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Major Charles W. Whittlesey (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 2-7, 1918, at Northeast of Binarville, in the forest of Argonne France. His citation reads:
Although cut off for 5 days from the remainder of his division, Maj. Whittlesey maintained his position, which he had reached under orders received for an advance, and held his command, consisting originally of 46 officers and men of the 308th Infantry and of Company K of the 307th Infantry, together in the face of superior numbers of the enemy during the 5 days. Maj. Whittlesey and his command were thus cut off, and no rations or other supplies reached him, in spite of determined efforts which were made by his division. On the 4th day Maj. Whittlesey received from the enemy a written proposition to surrender, which he treated with contempt, although he was at the time out of rations and had suffered a loss of about 50 percent in killed and wounded of his command and was surrounded by the enemy.
Corporal Jerry Wayne Wickam (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on January 6, 1968, near Loc Ninh, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Cpl. Wickam, distinguished himself while serving with Troop F. Troop F was conducting a reconnaissance in force mission southwest of Loc Ninh when the lead element of the friendly force was subjected to a heavy barrage of rocket, automatic weapons, and small arms fire from a well concealed enemy bunker complex. Disregarding the intense fire, Cpl. Wickam leaped from his armored vehicle and assaulted one of the enemy bunkers and threw a grenade into it, killing 2 enemy soldiers. He moved into the bunker, and with the aid of another soldier, began to remove the body of one Viet Cong when he detected the sound of an enemy grenade being charged. Cpl. Wickam warned his comrade and physically pushed him away from the grenade thus protecting him from the force of the blast. When a second Viet Cong bunker was discovered, he ran through a hail of enemy fire to deliver deadly fire into the bunker, killing one enemy soldier. He also captured 1 Viet Cong who later provided valuable information on enemy activity in the Loc Ninh area. After the patrol withdrew and an air strike was conducted, Cpl. Wickam led his men back to evaluate the success of the strike. They were immediately attacked again by enemy fire. Without hesitation, he charged the bunker from which the fire was being directed, enabling the remainder of his men to seek cover. He threw a grenade inside of the enemy's position killing 2 Viet Cong and destroying the bunker. Moments later he was mortally wounded by enemy fire. Cpl. Wickam's extraordinary heroism at the cost of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
300 Something for the Pain by: Bon Jovi
299 Alcohol by: Brad Paisley
298 Some Beach by: Blake Shelton
297 It's My Life by: Bon Jovi
296 On Our Own by: Bobby Brown
295 Rock N' Roll Never Forgets by: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
294 Get Up Stand Up by: Bob Marley
293 Shelter Me by: .38 Special
292 Well Did You Evah? by: Bing Crosby; Frank Sinatra
291 We Didn't Start the Fire by: Billy Joel
290 Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler) by: Alabama
289 Dude (Looks Like a Lady) by: Aerosmith
288 For Those About To Rock by: AC/DC
287 This Ain't a Love Song by: Bon Jovi
286 Better Than This by: Brad Paisley
285 Rave On by: Buddy Holly and The Crickets
284 A Bad Goodbye by: Clint Black with Wynonna Ryder
283 Drinkin' and Dialin' by: Darius Rucker
282 Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be a Long, Long Time) by: Elton John
281 Go Your Own Way by: Fleetwood Mac
280 I'm Over You by: Hootie and the Blowfish
279 Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) by: Journey
278 Cum On Feel The Noize by: Quiet Riot
277 Surfin' USA by: The Beach Boys
276 Take It to the Limit by: The Eagles
275 Hot for Teacher by: Van Halen
274 Chicken Fried by: Zac Brown Band
273 Dr. Feelgood by: Motley Crue
272 Billie Jean by: Michael Jackson
271 I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) by: Meat Loaf
270 Open Arms by: Journey
269 Come Monday by: Jimmy Buffett
268 Stay by: Jackson Browne
267 The Load-Out by: Jackson Browne
266 The Power of Love by: Huey Lewis and The News
265 Goodbye Girl by: Hootie and the Blowfish
264 Carolina by: Eric Church
263 Your Song by: Elton John
262 Straight To Hell by: Drivin' N Cryin'
261 Don't Think I Don't Think About It by: Darius Rucker
260 Stealing Cinderella by: Chuck Wicks
259 You're the Inspiration by: Chicago
258 Hearts Breaking Even by: Bon Jovi
257 Whiskey Lullaby by: Brad Paisley with Alison Krauss
256 You've Got To Stand For Something by: Charley Pride
255 Turn the Page by: Metallica
254 Bad by: Michael Jackson
253 Life in the Fast Lane by: The Eagles
252 Free Fallin' by: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
251 Top of the World by: Van Halen
Monday, May 23, 2016
Songs 350 - 301
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Private John Whitmore (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 9, 1865, at Ft. Blakely, Alabama. His citation reads:
Capture of flag.
Sergeant William G. Whitney (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 20, 1863, at Chickamauga, Georgia. His citation reads:
As the enemy were about to charge, this officer went outside the temporary Union works among the dead and wounded enemy and at great exposure to himself cut off and removed their cartridge boxes, bringing the same within the Union lines, the ammunition being used with good effect in again repulsing the attack.
First Lieutenant Edward N. Whittier (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 22, 1864, at Fishers Hill, Virginia. His citation reads:
While acting as assistant adjutant general, Artillery brigade, 6th Army Corps, went over the enemy's works, mounted, with the assaulting column, to gain quicker possession of the guns and to turn them upon the enemy.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
350 Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue by: Toby Keith
349 Magic Bus by: The Who
348 Prayer '94 by: Bon Jovi
347 Play Something Country by: Brooks and Dunn
346 I Go Blind by: Hootie and the Blowfish
345 Always Be My Baby by: Mariah Carey
344 I Saw Her Standing There by: The Beatles
343 Don't Stop by: Fleetwood Mac
342 I'm Gonna Miss Her by: Brad Paisley
341 Stir It Up by: Bob Marley
340 It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday by: Boyz II Men
339 This Is Country Music by: Brad Paisley
338 A Little Too Late by: Toby Keith
337 These Days by: Bon Jovi
336 Pinball Wizard by: The Who
335 Wouldn't It Be Nice by: The Beach Boys
334 3 A.M. by: Matchbox Twenty
333 Without You by: Harry Nilsson
332 Where I'm From by: Patrick Davis
331 When We're Human by: Michael-Leon Wooley, Anika Noni Rose and Bruno Campos
330 When Doves Cry by: Prince and the Revolution
329 Whaddup by: LL Cool J feat. Chuck D, Travis Barker, Tom Morello and DJ Z-Trip
328 Uptown Funk by: Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
327 Tired of Being Alone by: Al Green
326 Stuck On You by: Lionel Richie feat. Darius Rucker
325 Stars Fell On Alabama by: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
324 Stand By Me by: Willie Nelson
323 Soulfight by: The Revivalists
322 So I Sang by: Darius Rucker
321 Serial Killa by: Snoop Doggy Dogg
320 Lodi Dodi by: Snoop Doggy Dogg
319 Let's Go Crazy by: Prince and the Revolution
318 Let Me Ride by: Dr. Dre
317 Kush by: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg and Akon
316 It's A Fight by: Three Six Mafia
315 In The Garden by: Brad Paisley
314 I'll Fly Away by: Alan Jackson
313 I Thank You by: Sam and Dave
312 I Got You (I Feel Good) by: James Brown
311 Great Is Thy Faithfulness by: Chris Rice
310 Freddie Freeloader by: Miles Davis
309 Dream a Little Dream of Me by: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
308 Chin Check by: N.W.A.
307 Check Yo Self by: Ice Cube
306 Banned in the USA by: 2 Live Crew
305 Almost Home by: Hootie and the Blowfish
304 Dixie On My Mind by: Hank Williams, Jr.
303 Tiny Dancer by: Elton John
302 Come Back Song by: Darius Rucker
301 Before He Cheats by: Carrie Underwood
Private John Whitmore (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 9, 1865, at Ft. Blakely, Alabama. His citation reads:
Capture of flag.
Sergeant William G. Whitney (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 20, 1863, at Chickamauga, Georgia. His citation reads:
As the enemy were about to charge, this officer went outside the temporary Union works among the dead and wounded enemy and at great exposure to himself cut off and removed their cartridge boxes, bringing the same within the Union lines, the ammunition being used with good effect in again repulsing the attack.
First Lieutenant Edward N. Whittier (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 22, 1864, at Fishers Hill, Virginia. His citation reads:
While acting as assistant adjutant general, Artillery brigade, 6th Army Corps, went over the enemy's works, mounted, with the assaulting column, to gain quicker possession of the guns and to turn them upon the enemy.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
350 Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue by: Toby Keith
349 Magic Bus by: The Who
348 Prayer '94 by: Bon Jovi
347 Play Something Country by: Brooks and Dunn
346 I Go Blind by: Hootie and the Blowfish
345 Always Be My Baby by: Mariah Carey
344 I Saw Her Standing There by: The Beatles
343 Don't Stop by: Fleetwood Mac
342 I'm Gonna Miss Her by: Brad Paisley
341 Stir It Up by: Bob Marley
340 It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday by: Boyz II Men
339 This Is Country Music by: Brad Paisley
338 A Little Too Late by: Toby Keith
337 These Days by: Bon Jovi
336 Pinball Wizard by: The Who
335 Wouldn't It Be Nice by: The Beach Boys
334 3 A.M. by: Matchbox Twenty
333 Without You by: Harry Nilsson
332 Where I'm From by: Patrick Davis
331 When We're Human by: Michael-Leon Wooley, Anika Noni Rose and Bruno Campos
330 When Doves Cry by: Prince and the Revolution
329 Whaddup by: LL Cool J feat. Chuck D, Travis Barker, Tom Morello and DJ Z-Trip
328 Uptown Funk by: Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
327 Tired of Being Alone by: Al Green
326 Stuck On You by: Lionel Richie feat. Darius Rucker
325 Stars Fell On Alabama by: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
324 Stand By Me by: Willie Nelson
323 Soulfight by: The Revivalists
322 So I Sang by: Darius Rucker
321 Serial Killa by: Snoop Doggy Dogg
320 Lodi Dodi by: Snoop Doggy Dogg
319 Let's Go Crazy by: Prince and the Revolution
318 Let Me Ride by: Dr. Dre
317 Kush by: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg and Akon
316 It's A Fight by: Three Six Mafia
315 In The Garden by: Brad Paisley
314 I'll Fly Away by: Alan Jackson
313 I Thank You by: Sam and Dave
312 I Got You (I Feel Good) by: James Brown
311 Great Is Thy Faithfulness by: Chris Rice
310 Freddie Freeloader by: Miles Davis
309 Dream a Little Dream of Me by: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
308 Chin Check by: N.W.A.
307 Check Yo Self by: Ice Cube
306 Banned in the USA by: 2 Live Crew
305 Almost Home by: Hootie and the Blowfish
304 Dixie On My Mind by: Hank Williams, Jr.
303 Tiny Dancer by: Elton John
302 Come Back Song by: Darius Rucker
301 Before He Cheats by: Carrie Underwood
Sunday, May 22, 2016
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERESA LYNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
First Lieutenant Eli Whiteley (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 27, 1944, at Sigolsheim, France. His citation reads:
While leading his platoon on 27 December 1944, in savage house-to-house fighting through the fortress town of Sigolsheim, France, he attacked a building through a street swept by withering mortar and automatic weapons fire. He was hit and severely wounded in the arm and shoulder; but he charged into the house alone and killed its 2 defenders. Hurling smoke and fragmentation grenades before him, he reached the next house and stormed inside, killing 2 and capturing 11 of the enemy. He continued leading his platoon in the extremely dangerous task of clearing hostile troops from strong points along the street until he reached a building held by fanatical Nazi troops. Although suffering from wounds which had rendered his left arm useless, he advanced on this strongly defended house, and after blasting out a wall with bazooka fire, charged through a hail of bullets. Wedging his submachinegun under his uninjured arm, he rushed into the house through the hole torn by his rockets, killed 5 of the enemy and forced the remaining 12 to surrender. As he emerged to continue his fearless attack, he was again hit and critically wounded. In agony and with 1 eye pierced by a shell fragment, he shouted for his men to follow him to the next house. He was determined to stay in the fighting, and remained at the head of his platoon until forcibly evacuated. By his disregard for personal safety, his aggressiveness while suffering from severe wounds, his determined leadership and superb courage, 1st Lt. Whiteley killed 9 Germans, captured 23 more and spearheaded an attack which cracked the core of enemy resistance in a vital area.
Quartermaster Daniel Whitfield (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 5, 1864, on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna. His citation reads:
Serving as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Acting as captain of a gun, Whitfield coolly stood by his gun, holding on to the lock string and waited alongside the rebel ram Tennessee until able to fire the shot that entered her port. Whitfield courageously carried out his duties during the prolonged action which resulted in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of Fort Morgan.
Private Frank M. Whitman (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 17, 1862, at Antietam, Maryland and on May 18, 1864, at Spotsylvania, Virginia. His citation reads:
Was among the last to leave the field at Antietam and was instrumental in saving the lives of several of his comrades at the imminent risk of his own. At Spotsylvania was foremost in line in the assault, where he lost a leg.
I, of course, can’t let this day go by without wishing my older sister Teresa Lynn a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I trust Leah will make it a great day… Brent, Ansley and Meredith might also help make it a good day.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
400 18 and Life by: Skid Row
399 The Joker by: Steve Miller Band
398 Song and Emotion by: Tesla
397 When My Little Girl is Smiling by: The Drifters
396 Uneasy Rider by: The Charlie Daniels Band
395 Wild Thing by: The Troggs
394 Nights I Can't Remember, Friends I'll Never Forget by: Toby Keith
393 Southern Voice by: Tim McGraw
392 Can't Stop Lovin' You by: Van Halen
391 Outlaws Like Us by: Travis Tritt with Hank Williams, Jr. and Waylon Jennings
390 I Play The Road by: Zac Brown Band
389 One Moment In Time by: Whitney Houston
388 Honky Tonk Heroes by: Waylon Jennings
387 Glory Days by: Bruce Springsteen
386 Raise Your Hands by: Bon Jovi
385 California Love by: Dr. Dre and 2Pac
384 Brian Wilson by: Barenaked Ladies
383 American Saturday Night by: Brad Paisley
382 Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody by: David Lee Roth
381 The Heart of the Matter by: Don Henley
380 Always on My Mind by: Elvis Presley
379 Show Me The Way To Go Home by: Emerson, Lake and Palmer
378 Sinners Like Me by: Eric Church
377 Luck Be a Lady by: Frank Sinatra
376 When We Was Fab by: George Harrison
375 If The South Would Have Won by: Hank Williams, Jr.
374 Material Girl by: Madonna
373 Saturday Night Special by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
372 Ramble On by: Led Zeppelin
371 Small Town by: John Mellencamp
370 Johnny Cash by: Jason Aldean
369 Time by: Hootie and the Blowfish
368 Easy Come, Easy Go by: George Strait
367 Sweet Child O' Mine by: Guns N' Roses
366 My Hero by: Foo Fighters
365 Wanna Go Back by: Eddie Money
364 Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone) by: Cinderella
363 All-American Girl by: Carrie Underwood
362 Oh Boy! by: Buddy Holly and The Crickets
361 Hillbilly Deluxe by: Brooks and Dunn
360 Miss Fourth of July by: Bon Jovi
359 As She's Walking Away by: Zac Brown Band with Alan Jackson
358 Let's Get Rocked by: Def Leppard
357 I'm Still a Guy by: Brad Paisley
356 Let It Rock by: Bon Jovi
355 Whiskey's Gone by: Zac Brown Band
354 Rocket by: Def Leppard
353 Hey God by: Bon Jovi
352 Landslide by: Fleetwood Mac
351 Highway 20 Ride by: Zac Brown Band
First Lieutenant Eli Whiteley (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 27, 1944, at Sigolsheim, France. His citation reads:
While leading his platoon on 27 December 1944, in savage house-to-house fighting through the fortress town of Sigolsheim, France, he attacked a building through a street swept by withering mortar and automatic weapons fire. He was hit and severely wounded in the arm and shoulder; but he charged into the house alone and killed its 2 defenders. Hurling smoke and fragmentation grenades before him, he reached the next house and stormed inside, killing 2 and capturing 11 of the enemy. He continued leading his platoon in the extremely dangerous task of clearing hostile troops from strong points along the street until he reached a building held by fanatical Nazi troops. Although suffering from wounds which had rendered his left arm useless, he advanced on this strongly defended house, and after blasting out a wall with bazooka fire, charged through a hail of bullets. Wedging his submachinegun under his uninjured arm, he rushed into the house through the hole torn by his rockets, killed 5 of the enemy and forced the remaining 12 to surrender. As he emerged to continue his fearless attack, he was again hit and critically wounded. In agony and with 1 eye pierced by a shell fragment, he shouted for his men to follow him to the next house. He was determined to stay in the fighting, and remained at the head of his platoon until forcibly evacuated. By his disregard for personal safety, his aggressiveness while suffering from severe wounds, his determined leadership and superb courage, 1st Lt. Whiteley killed 9 Germans, captured 23 more and spearheaded an attack which cracked the core of enemy resistance in a vital area.
Quartermaster Daniel Whitfield (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 5, 1864, on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna. His citation reads:
Serving as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the rebel ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Acting as captain of a gun, Whitfield coolly stood by his gun, holding on to the lock string and waited alongside the rebel ram Tennessee until able to fire the shot that entered her port. Whitfield courageously carried out his duties during the prolonged action which resulted in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of Fort Morgan.
Private Frank M. Whitman (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 17, 1862, at Antietam, Maryland and on May 18, 1864, at Spotsylvania, Virginia. His citation reads:
Was among the last to leave the field at Antietam and was instrumental in saving the lives of several of his comrades at the imminent risk of his own. At Spotsylvania was foremost in line in the assault, where he lost a leg.
I, of course, can’t let this day go by without wishing my older sister Teresa Lynn a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I trust Leah will make it a great day… Brent, Ansley and Meredith might also help make it a good day.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
400 18 and Life by: Skid Row
399 The Joker by: Steve Miller Band
398 Song and Emotion by: Tesla
397 When My Little Girl is Smiling by: The Drifters
396 Uneasy Rider by: The Charlie Daniels Band
395 Wild Thing by: The Troggs
394 Nights I Can't Remember, Friends I'll Never Forget by: Toby Keith
393 Southern Voice by: Tim McGraw
392 Can't Stop Lovin' You by: Van Halen
391 Outlaws Like Us by: Travis Tritt with Hank Williams, Jr. and Waylon Jennings
390 I Play The Road by: Zac Brown Band
389 One Moment In Time by: Whitney Houston
388 Honky Tonk Heroes by: Waylon Jennings
387 Glory Days by: Bruce Springsteen
386 Raise Your Hands by: Bon Jovi
385 California Love by: Dr. Dre and 2Pac
384 Brian Wilson by: Barenaked Ladies
383 American Saturday Night by: Brad Paisley
382 Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody by: David Lee Roth
381 The Heart of the Matter by: Don Henley
380 Always on My Mind by: Elvis Presley
379 Show Me The Way To Go Home by: Emerson, Lake and Palmer
378 Sinners Like Me by: Eric Church
377 Luck Be a Lady by: Frank Sinatra
376 When We Was Fab by: George Harrison
375 If The South Would Have Won by: Hank Williams, Jr.
374 Material Girl by: Madonna
373 Saturday Night Special by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
372 Ramble On by: Led Zeppelin
371 Small Town by: John Mellencamp
370 Johnny Cash by: Jason Aldean
369 Time by: Hootie and the Blowfish
368 Easy Come, Easy Go by: George Strait
367 Sweet Child O' Mine by: Guns N' Roses
366 My Hero by: Foo Fighters
365 Wanna Go Back by: Eddie Money
364 Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone) by: Cinderella
363 All-American Girl by: Carrie Underwood
362 Oh Boy! by: Buddy Holly and The Crickets
361 Hillbilly Deluxe by: Brooks and Dunn
360 Miss Fourth of July by: Bon Jovi
359 As She's Walking Away by: Zac Brown Band with Alan Jackson
358 Let's Get Rocked by: Def Leppard
357 I'm Still a Guy by: Brad Paisley
356 Let It Rock by: Bon Jovi
355 Whiskey's Gone by: Zac Brown Band
354 Rocket by: Def Leppard
353 Hey God by: Bon Jovi
352 Landslide by: Fleetwood Mac
351 Highway 20 Ride by: Zac Brown Band
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Songs 450 – 401
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Captain Patrick H. White (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, Mississippi. His citation reads:
Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.
Chaplain John M. Whitehead (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 31, 1862, at Stone River, Tennessee. His citation reads:
Went to the front during a desperate contest and unaided carried to the rear several wounded and helpless soldiers.
Private Patton G. Whitehead (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions from October 21, 1876 to January 8, 1877, at Cedar Creek, etc., Montana. His citation reads:
Gallantry in action.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
450 Shoud've Gone to Bed by: Plain White T's
449 Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday Morning by: Bon Jovi
448 Listening to Freddie Mercury by: Emery
447 Life of the Party by: Matt and Toby
446 Leaving On a Jet Plane by: Peter, Paul and Mary
445 Kiss by: Prince
444 Keep Their Heads Ringin' by: Dr. Dre
443 Just a Closer Walk With Thee by: George Jones
442 Jeremy by: Pearl Jam
441 It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World by: James Brown
440 Issues by: Dr. Dre feat. Ice Cube, Anderson .Paak and Dem Jointz
439 I Need a Doctor by: Dr. Dre feat. Eminem and Skylar Grey
438 Forgot About Dre by: Dr. Dre feat. Eminem
437 End of the Line by: The Traveling Wilburys
436 Bring da Ruckus by: Wu-Tang Clan
435 If I'd Been The One by: .38 Special
434 Bed of Roses by: Bon Jovi
433 My Prerogative by: Bobby Brown
432 Run-Around by: Blues Traveler
431 Only the Good Die Young by: Billy Joel
430 The More I Drink by: Blake Shelton
429 Wind Beneath My Wings by: Bette Midler
428 Hold On Loosely by: .38 Special
427 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by: AC/DC
426 Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song by: B.J. Thomas
425 Dream On by: Aerosmith
424 The Last Country Song by: Blake Shelton with John Anderson and George Jones
423 Say It Isn't So by: Bon Jovi
422 You Need A Man Around Here by: Brad Paisley
421 Red Dirt Road by: Brooks and Dunn
420 Last Name by: Carrie Underwood
419 You're So Vain by: Carly Simon
418 Peggy Sue by: Buddy Holly and The Crickets
417 A Good Run of Bad Luck by: Clint Black
416 Learn to Be Still by: The Eagles
415 Armageddon It by: Def Leppard
414 Can't Help Falling In Love by: Elvis Presley
413 Callin' Batton Rouge by: Garth Brooks
412 If Heaven Ain't a Lot Like Dixie by: Hank Williams, Jr.
411 Need You Now by: Lady Antebellum
410 Immigrant Song by: Led Zeppelin
409 God Blessed Texas by: Little Texas
408 Gimme Three Steps by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
407 All I Need Is A Mirical by: Mike and the Mechanics
406 Dirty Diana by: Michael Jackson
405 Something To Be Proud Of by: Montgomery Gentry
404 Mama, I'm Coming Home by: Ozzy Osbourne
403 Alive by: Pearl Jam
402 Talk Dirty to Me by: Poison
401 It's The End of the World As We Know It by: R.E.M.
Captain Patrick H. White (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, Mississippi. His citation reads:
Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works.
Chaplain John M. Whitehead (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 31, 1862, at Stone River, Tennessee. His citation reads:
Went to the front during a desperate contest and unaided carried to the rear several wounded and helpless soldiers.
Private Patton G. Whitehead (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions from October 21, 1876 to January 8, 1877, at Cedar Creek, etc., Montana. His citation reads:
Gallantry in action.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
450 Shoud've Gone to Bed by: Plain White T's
449 Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday Morning by: Bon Jovi
448 Listening to Freddie Mercury by: Emery
447 Life of the Party by: Matt and Toby
446 Leaving On a Jet Plane by: Peter, Paul and Mary
445 Kiss by: Prince
444 Keep Their Heads Ringin' by: Dr. Dre
443 Just a Closer Walk With Thee by: George Jones
442 Jeremy by: Pearl Jam
441 It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World by: James Brown
440 Issues by: Dr. Dre feat. Ice Cube, Anderson .Paak and Dem Jointz
439 I Need a Doctor by: Dr. Dre feat. Eminem and Skylar Grey
438 Forgot About Dre by: Dr. Dre feat. Eminem
437 End of the Line by: The Traveling Wilburys
436 Bring da Ruckus by: Wu-Tang Clan
435 If I'd Been The One by: .38 Special
434 Bed of Roses by: Bon Jovi
433 My Prerogative by: Bobby Brown
432 Run-Around by: Blues Traveler
431 Only the Good Die Young by: Billy Joel
430 The More I Drink by: Blake Shelton
429 Wind Beneath My Wings by: Bette Midler
428 Hold On Loosely by: .38 Special
427 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by: AC/DC
426 Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song by: B.J. Thomas
425 Dream On by: Aerosmith
424 The Last Country Song by: Blake Shelton with John Anderson and George Jones
423 Say It Isn't So by: Bon Jovi
422 You Need A Man Around Here by: Brad Paisley
421 Red Dirt Road by: Brooks and Dunn
420 Last Name by: Carrie Underwood
419 You're So Vain by: Carly Simon
418 Peggy Sue by: Buddy Holly and The Crickets
417 A Good Run of Bad Luck by: Clint Black
416 Learn to Be Still by: The Eagles
415 Armageddon It by: Def Leppard
414 Can't Help Falling In Love by: Elvis Presley
413 Callin' Batton Rouge by: Garth Brooks
412 If Heaven Ain't a Lot Like Dixie by: Hank Williams, Jr.
411 Need You Now by: Lady Antebellum
410 Immigrant Song by: Led Zeppelin
409 God Blessed Texas by: Little Texas
408 Gimme Three Steps by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
407 All I Need Is A Mirical by: Mike and the Mechanics
406 Dirty Diana by: Michael Jackson
405 Something To Be Proud Of by: Montgomery Gentry
404 Mama, I'm Coming Home by: Ozzy Osbourne
403 Alive by: Pearl Jam
402 Talk Dirty to Me by: Poison
401 It's The End of the World As We Know It by: R.E.M.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Songs 500 - 451
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Private J. Henry White (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 23, 1862, at Rappanhannock Station, Virginia. His citation reads:
At the imminent risk of his life, crawled to a nearby spring within the enemy's range and exposed to constant fire filled a large number of canteens, and returned in safety to the relief of his comrades who were suffering from want of water.
Captain of the Gun Joseph White (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 24-25, 1864 and January 13-15, 1865, on board the U.S.S. New Ironsides. His citation reads:
White served on board the U.S.S. New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865. The ship steamed in and took the lead in the ironclad division close inshore and immediately opened its starboard battery in a barrage of well-directed fire to cause several fires and explosions and dismount several guns during the first 2 days of fighting. Taken under fire as she steamed into position on 13 January, the New Ironsides fought all day and took on ammunition at night despite severe weather conditions. When the enemy came out of his bombproofs to defend the fort against the storming party, the ships battery disabled nearly every gun on the fort facing the shore before the ceasefire order was given by the flagship.
Sergeant Kyle J. White (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on November 9, 2007, at Aranas, Afghanistan. His citation reads:
Specialist Kyle J. White distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a radio telephone operator with Company C, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade, during combat operations against an armed enemy in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan on November 9, 2007. On that day, Specialist White and his comrades were returning to Bella Outpost from a shura with Aranas Village elders. As the soldiers traversed a narrow path surrounded by mountainous, rocky terrain, they were ambushed by enemy forces from elevated positions. Pinned against a steep mountain face, Specialist White and his fellow soldiers were completely exposed to enemy fire. Specialist White returned fire and was briefly knocked unconscious when a rocket-propelled grenade impacted near him. When he regained consciousness, another round impacted near him, embedding small pieces of shrapnel in his face. Shaking off his wounds, Specialist White noticed one of his comrades lying wounded nearby. Without hesitation, Specialist White exposed himself to enemy fire in order to reach the soldier and provide medical aid. After applying a tourniquet, Specialist White moved to an injured Marine, similarly providing aid and comfort until the Marine succumbed to his wounds. Specialist White then returned to the soldier and discovered that he had been wounded again. Applying his own belt as an additional tourniquet, Specialist White was able to stem the flow of blood and save the soldier's life. Noticing that his and the other soldier's radios were inoperative, Specialist White exposed himself to enemy fire yet again in order to secure a radio from a deceased comrade. He then provided information and updates to friendly forces, allowing precision airstrikes to stifle the enemy's attack and ultimately permitting medical evacuation aircraft to rescue him, his fellow soldiers, Marines and Afghan Army soldiers. Specialist Kyle J. White's extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Company C, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade and the United States Army.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
500 Rock of Ages by: Def Leppard
499 Surrender by: Cheap Trick
498 Teach Your Children by: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
497 Levon by: Elton John
496 Rock and Roll Band by: Boston
495 Wild in the Streets by: Bon Jovi
494 You May Be Right by: Billy Joel
493 I Shot the Sheriff by: Bob Marley
492 Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution by: AC/DC
491 Sweet Emotion by: Aerosmith
490 Roll Me Away by: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
489 Who Says You Can't Go Home by: Bon Jovi with Jennifer Nettles
488 Welcome To The Future by: Brad Paisley
487 Look Away by: Chicago
486 Photograph by: Def Leppard
485 Silver Springs by: Fleetwood Mac
484 Learn To Fly by: Foo Fighters
483 Sherry by: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
482 Longneck Bottle by: Garth Brooks with Steve Wariner
481 November Rain by: Guns N' Roses
480 Never Been Any Reason by: Head East
479 My Kinda Party by: Jason Aldean
478 Purple Haze by: Jimi Hendrix
477 Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven by: Kenny Chesney
476 Good Times Bad Times by: Led Zeppelin
475 Lonesome Loser by: Little River Band
474 You Got That Right by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
473 Push by: Matchbox Twenty
472 Home Sweet Home by: Motley Crue
471 Paranoid by: Ozzy Osbourne
470 Yesterday by: Paul McCartney
469 Even Flow by: Pearl Jam
468 Brain Damage by: Pink Floyd
467 Fallen Angel by: Poison
466 Man on the Moon by: R.E.M.
465 Georgia on My Mind by: Ray Charles
464 Should've Said No by: Taylor Swift
463 Edison's Medicine by: Tesla
462 Fun, Fun, Fun by: The Beach Boys
461 Chantilly Lace by: The Big Bopper
460 Tequila Sunrise by: The Eagles
459 Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds by: The Beatles
458 Used to Love Her by: Guns N' Roses
457 Without You by: Mariah Carey
456 Wingo & His Yard Cocks by: Patrick Davis
455 Those Crazy Christians by: Brad Paisley
454 St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion) by: John Parr
453 Someone Like You by: Adele
452 Slam by: Onyx
451 Signs by: Five Man Electrical Band
Private J. Henry White (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 23, 1862, at Rappanhannock Station, Virginia. His citation reads:
At the imminent risk of his life, crawled to a nearby spring within the enemy's range and exposed to constant fire filled a large number of canteens, and returned in safety to the relief of his comrades who were suffering from want of water.
Captain of the Gun Joseph White (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 24-25, 1864 and January 13-15, 1865, on board the U.S.S. New Ironsides. His citation reads:
White served on board the U.S.S. New Ironsides during action in several attacks on Fort Fisher, 24 and 25 December 1864; and 13, 14, and 15 January 1865. The ship steamed in and took the lead in the ironclad division close inshore and immediately opened its starboard battery in a barrage of well-directed fire to cause several fires and explosions and dismount several guns during the first 2 days of fighting. Taken under fire as she steamed into position on 13 January, the New Ironsides fought all day and took on ammunition at night despite severe weather conditions. When the enemy came out of his bombproofs to defend the fort against the storming party, the ships battery disabled nearly every gun on the fort facing the shore before the ceasefire order was given by the flagship.
Sergeant Kyle J. White (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on November 9, 2007, at Aranas, Afghanistan. His citation reads:
Specialist Kyle J. White distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a radio telephone operator with Company C, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade, during combat operations against an armed enemy in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan on November 9, 2007. On that day, Specialist White and his comrades were returning to Bella Outpost from a shura with Aranas Village elders. As the soldiers traversed a narrow path surrounded by mountainous, rocky terrain, they were ambushed by enemy forces from elevated positions. Pinned against a steep mountain face, Specialist White and his fellow soldiers were completely exposed to enemy fire. Specialist White returned fire and was briefly knocked unconscious when a rocket-propelled grenade impacted near him. When he regained consciousness, another round impacted near him, embedding small pieces of shrapnel in his face. Shaking off his wounds, Specialist White noticed one of his comrades lying wounded nearby. Without hesitation, Specialist White exposed himself to enemy fire in order to reach the soldier and provide medical aid. After applying a tourniquet, Specialist White moved to an injured Marine, similarly providing aid and comfort until the Marine succumbed to his wounds. Specialist White then returned to the soldier and discovered that he had been wounded again. Applying his own belt as an additional tourniquet, Specialist White was able to stem the flow of blood and save the soldier's life. Noticing that his and the other soldier's radios were inoperative, Specialist White exposed himself to enemy fire yet again in order to secure a radio from a deceased comrade. He then provided information and updates to friendly forces, allowing precision airstrikes to stifle the enemy's attack and ultimately permitting medical evacuation aircraft to rescue him, his fellow soldiers, Marines and Afghan Army soldiers. Specialist Kyle J. White's extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Company C, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade and the United States Army.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
500 Rock of Ages by: Def Leppard
499 Surrender by: Cheap Trick
498 Teach Your Children by: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
497 Levon by: Elton John
496 Rock and Roll Band by: Boston
495 Wild in the Streets by: Bon Jovi
494 You May Be Right by: Billy Joel
493 I Shot the Sheriff by: Bob Marley
492 Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution by: AC/DC
491 Sweet Emotion by: Aerosmith
490 Roll Me Away by: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
489 Who Says You Can't Go Home by: Bon Jovi with Jennifer Nettles
488 Welcome To The Future by: Brad Paisley
487 Look Away by: Chicago
486 Photograph by: Def Leppard
485 Silver Springs by: Fleetwood Mac
484 Learn To Fly by: Foo Fighters
483 Sherry by: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
482 Longneck Bottle by: Garth Brooks with Steve Wariner
481 November Rain by: Guns N' Roses
480 Never Been Any Reason by: Head East
479 My Kinda Party by: Jason Aldean
478 Purple Haze by: Jimi Hendrix
477 Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven by: Kenny Chesney
476 Good Times Bad Times by: Led Zeppelin
475 Lonesome Loser by: Little River Band
474 You Got That Right by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
473 Push by: Matchbox Twenty
472 Home Sweet Home by: Motley Crue
471 Paranoid by: Ozzy Osbourne
470 Yesterday by: Paul McCartney
469 Even Flow by: Pearl Jam
468 Brain Damage by: Pink Floyd
467 Fallen Angel by: Poison
466 Man on the Moon by: R.E.M.
465 Georgia on My Mind by: Ray Charles
464 Should've Said No by: Taylor Swift
463 Edison's Medicine by: Tesla
462 Fun, Fun, Fun by: The Beach Boys
461 Chantilly Lace by: The Big Bopper
460 Tequila Sunrise by: The Eagles
459 Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds by: The Beatles
458 Used to Love Her by: Guns N' Roses
457 Without You by: Mariah Carey
456 Wingo & His Yard Cocks by: Patrick Davis
455 Those Crazy Christians by: Brad Paisley
454 St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion) by: John Parr
453 Someone Like You by: Adele
452 Slam by: Onyx
451 Signs by: Five Man Electrical Band
Thursday, May 19, 2016
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Captain Edward W. Whitaker (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 29, 1864, at Reams Station, Virginia. His citation reads:
While acting as an aide voluntarily carried dispatches from the commanding general to Gen. Meade, forcing his way with a single troop of Cavalry, through an Infantry division of the enemy in the most distinguished manner, though he lost half his escort.
Corporal Adam White (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 2, 1865, at Hatchers Run, Virginia. His citation reads:
Capture of flag.
Private Edward White (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 27, 1899, at Calumpit, Luzon, Philippine Islands. His citation reads:
Swam the Rio Grande de Pampanga in face of the enemy's fire and fastened a rope to occupied trenches, thereby enabling the crossing of the river and the driving of the enemy from his fortified position.
I want to wish my cousin Alan a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is a great guy who followed me to Winthrop the way a good younger cousin should (I’m looking at you, Susan). I hope Al has a great day!
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
550 I Go Back by: Kenny Chesney
549 New York, New York by: Frank Sinatra with Tony Bennett
548 Lie to Me by: Bon Jovi
547 Moneytalks by: AC/DC
546 I Get Around by: The Beach Boys
545 Revolution by: The Beatles
544 You Better You Bet by: The Who
543 Helter Skelter by: The Beatles
542 California Girls by: The Beach Boys
541 You Belong With Me by: Taylor Swift
540 Is There Life Out There by: Reba McEntire
539 Abraham, Martin and John by: Ray Charles
538 Just Older by: Bon Jovi
537 Hells Bells by: AC/DC
536 How Forever Feels by: Kenny Chesney
535 Two Pina Coladas by: Garth Brooks
534 Letter to Me by: Brad Paisley
533 Never Say Goodbye by: Bon Jovi
532 T.N.T. by: AC/DC
531 Love in an Elevator by: Aerosmith
530 The Longest Time by: Billy Joel
529 No Woman, No Cry by: Bob Marley
528 I'll Be There For You by: Bon Jovi
527 End of the Road by: Boyz II Men
526 Me Neither by: Brad Paisley
525 When My Ship Comes In by: Clint Black
524 What Kind of Gone by: Chris Cagle
523 Dancing in the Dark by: Bruce Springsteen
522 That'll Be the Day by: Buddy Holly and The Crickets
521 Wild World by: Cat Stevens
520 We Tell Ourselves by: Clint Black
519 It Won't Be Like This For Long by: Darius Rucker
518 Women by: Def Leppard
517 Yesterdays by: Guns N' Roses
516 Cinderella by: Steven Curtis Chapman
515 Unskinny Bop by: Poison
514 Eclipse by: Pink Floyd
513 Separate Lives by: Phil Collins
512 Patience by: Guns N' Roses
511 Summertime by: Kenny Chesney
510 Live and Let Die by: Guns N' Roses
509 Live and Let Die by: Paul McCartney
508 Black or White by: Michael Jackson
507 Whiskey Rock a Roller by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
506 Hallelujah by: Justin Timberlake with Matt Morris and Charlie Sexton
505 Mama Kin by: Guns N' Roses
504 Pray for You by: Jaron and The Long Road to Love
503 Back In Time by: Huey Lewis and The News
502 Don't Cry by: Guns N' Roses
501 The Lady Is a Tramp by: Frank Sinatra
Captain Edward W. Whitaker (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 29, 1864, at Reams Station, Virginia. His citation reads:
While acting as an aide voluntarily carried dispatches from the commanding general to Gen. Meade, forcing his way with a single troop of Cavalry, through an Infantry division of the enemy in the most distinguished manner, though he lost half his escort.
Corporal Adam White (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 2, 1865, at Hatchers Run, Virginia. His citation reads:
Capture of flag.
Private Edward White (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 27, 1899, at Calumpit, Luzon, Philippine Islands. His citation reads:
Swam the Rio Grande de Pampanga in face of the enemy's fire and fastened a rope to occupied trenches, thereby enabling the crossing of the river and the driving of the enemy from his fortified position.
I want to wish my cousin Alan a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is a great guy who followed me to Winthrop the way a good younger cousin should (I’m looking at you, Susan). I hope Al has a great day!
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
550 I Go Back by: Kenny Chesney
549 New York, New York by: Frank Sinatra with Tony Bennett
548 Lie to Me by: Bon Jovi
547 Moneytalks by: AC/DC
546 I Get Around by: The Beach Boys
545 Revolution by: The Beatles
544 You Better You Bet by: The Who
543 Helter Skelter by: The Beatles
542 California Girls by: The Beach Boys
541 You Belong With Me by: Taylor Swift
540 Is There Life Out There by: Reba McEntire
539 Abraham, Martin and John by: Ray Charles
538 Just Older by: Bon Jovi
537 Hells Bells by: AC/DC
536 How Forever Feels by: Kenny Chesney
535 Two Pina Coladas by: Garth Brooks
534 Letter to Me by: Brad Paisley
533 Never Say Goodbye by: Bon Jovi
532 T.N.T. by: AC/DC
531 Love in an Elevator by: Aerosmith
530 The Longest Time by: Billy Joel
529 No Woman, No Cry by: Bob Marley
528 I'll Be There For You by: Bon Jovi
527 End of the Road by: Boyz II Men
526 Me Neither by: Brad Paisley
525 When My Ship Comes In by: Clint Black
524 What Kind of Gone by: Chris Cagle
523 Dancing in the Dark by: Bruce Springsteen
522 That'll Be the Day by: Buddy Holly and The Crickets
521 Wild World by: Cat Stevens
520 We Tell Ourselves by: Clint Black
519 It Won't Be Like This For Long by: Darius Rucker
518 Women by: Def Leppard
517 Yesterdays by: Guns N' Roses
516 Cinderella by: Steven Curtis Chapman
515 Unskinny Bop by: Poison
514 Eclipse by: Pink Floyd
513 Separate Lives by: Phil Collins
512 Patience by: Guns N' Roses
511 Summertime by: Kenny Chesney
510 Live and Let Die by: Guns N' Roses
509 Live and Let Die by: Paul McCartney
508 Black or White by: Michael Jackson
507 Whiskey Rock a Roller by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
506 Hallelujah by: Justin Timberlake with Matt Morris and Charlie Sexton
505 Mama Kin by: Guns N' Roses
504 Pray for You by: Jaron and The Long Road to Love
503 Back In Time by: Huey Lewis and The News
502 Don't Cry by: Guns N' Roses
501 The Lady Is a Tramp by: Frank Sinatra
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Happy Birthday Casey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Shipfitter First Class George Huber Wheeler (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on January 20, 1909, at Coquimbo, Chile. His citation reads:
For bravery and extraordinary heroism displayed by him during a conflagration in Coquimbo, Chile, 20 January 1909.
Private Henry W. Wheeler (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 21, 1861, at Bull Run, Virginia. His citation reads:
Voluntarily accompanied his commanding officer and assisted in removing the dead and wounded from the field under a heavy fire of artillery and musketry.
First Lieutenant William M. Wherry (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 10, 1861, at Wilsons Creek, Missouri. His citation reads:
Displayed conspicuous coolness and heroism in rallying troops that were recoiling under heavy fire.
I’d like to wish my cousin-in-law Casey a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I trust my cousin Louis and their two sweet girls will make it a great one!
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
600 Roll With Me by: Montgomery Gentry
599 Better Man by: Pearl Jam
598 Fancy by: Reba McEntire
597 Love Song by: Tesla
596 Twistin' The Night Away by: Sam Cooke
595 Kokomo by: The Beach Boys
594 When I'm Sixty-Four by: The Beatles
593 Don't Do Me Like That by: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
592 Buddy Holly by: Weezer
591 War by: Edwin Starr
590 All the Way by: Frank Sinatra
589 Two Tickets to Paradise by: Eddie Money
588 Islands in the Stream by: Dolly Parton with Kenny Rogers
587 I Can't Give You Anything But Love by: Dean Martin
586 Animal by: Def Leppard
585 State of Mind by: Clint Black
584 All I Want by: Darius Rucker
583 Roll On Mississippi by: Charley Pride
582 Not Fade Away by: Buddy Holly and The Crickets
581 Ride Cowboy Ride/Stick to Your Guns by: Bon Jovi
580 Knockin' on Heaven's Door by: Bob Dylan
579 (I've Had) The Time of My Life by: Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
578 Have a Drink On Me by: AC/DC
577 Theme From Dukes of Hazzard by: Waylon Jennings
576 Trailerhood by: Toby Keith
575 Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys by: Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson
574 Beer for My Horses by: Toby Keith with Willie Nelson
573 Who Knows by: Zac Brown Band
572 The Radio Saved My Life Tonight by: Bon Jovi
571 Poundcake by: Van Halen
570 The Taliban Song by: Toby Keith
569 The Seeker by: The Who
568 White Christmas by: Bing Crosby
567 Soul Man by: Sam and Dave
566 Some Nights by: Fun.
565 Satisfiction by: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg, Marsha Ambrosius and King Mez
564 Respect by: Otis Redding
563 Oh! Darling by: The Beatles
562 Loose Cannons by: Dr. Dre feat. Xzibit, COLD 187um and Sly Pyper
561 Leaning On the Everlasting Arms by: Alan Jackson
560 Just As I Am by: Alan Jackson
559 Jump by: Kris Kross
558 Burning Bridges by: Bon Jovi
557 You Can't Stop Rock and Roll by: AC/DC
556 Rockin' in the Free World by: Bon Jovi
555 Bottle of Moonlight by: Uncle Mingo
554 Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares) by: Travis Tritt
553 This Ain't No Love Song by: Trace Adkins
552 Should've Been a Cowboy by: Toby Keith
551 Little Deuce Coupe by: The Beach Boys
Shipfitter First Class George Huber Wheeler (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on January 20, 1909, at Coquimbo, Chile. His citation reads:
For bravery and extraordinary heroism displayed by him during a conflagration in Coquimbo, Chile, 20 January 1909.
Private Henry W. Wheeler (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 21, 1861, at Bull Run, Virginia. His citation reads:
Voluntarily accompanied his commanding officer and assisted in removing the dead and wounded from the field under a heavy fire of artillery and musketry.
First Lieutenant William M. Wherry (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 10, 1861, at Wilsons Creek, Missouri. His citation reads:
Displayed conspicuous coolness and heroism in rallying troops that were recoiling under heavy fire.
I’d like to wish my cousin-in-law Casey a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I trust my cousin Louis and their two sweet girls will make it a great one!
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
600 Roll With Me by: Montgomery Gentry
599 Better Man by: Pearl Jam
598 Fancy by: Reba McEntire
597 Love Song by: Tesla
596 Twistin' The Night Away by: Sam Cooke
595 Kokomo by: The Beach Boys
594 When I'm Sixty-Four by: The Beatles
593 Don't Do Me Like That by: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
592 Buddy Holly by: Weezer
591 War by: Edwin Starr
590 All the Way by: Frank Sinatra
589 Two Tickets to Paradise by: Eddie Money
588 Islands in the Stream by: Dolly Parton with Kenny Rogers
587 I Can't Give You Anything But Love by: Dean Martin
586 Animal by: Def Leppard
585 State of Mind by: Clint Black
584 All I Want by: Darius Rucker
583 Roll On Mississippi by: Charley Pride
582 Not Fade Away by: Buddy Holly and The Crickets
581 Ride Cowboy Ride/Stick to Your Guns by: Bon Jovi
580 Knockin' on Heaven's Door by: Bob Dylan
579 (I've Had) The Time of My Life by: Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
578 Have a Drink On Me by: AC/DC
577 Theme From Dukes of Hazzard by: Waylon Jennings
576 Trailerhood by: Toby Keith
575 Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys by: Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson
574 Beer for My Horses by: Toby Keith with Willie Nelson
573 Who Knows by: Zac Brown Band
572 The Radio Saved My Life Tonight by: Bon Jovi
571 Poundcake by: Van Halen
570 The Taliban Song by: Toby Keith
569 The Seeker by: The Who
568 White Christmas by: Bing Crosby
567 Soul Man by: Sam and Dave
566 Some Nights by: Fun.
565 Satisfiction by: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg, Marsha Ambrosius and King Mez
564 Respect by: Otis Redding
563 Oh! Darling by: The Beatles
562 Loose Cannons by: Dr. Dre feat. Xzibit, COLD 187um and Sly Pyper
561 Leaning On the Everlasting Arms by: Alan Jackson
560 Just As I Am by: Alan Jackson
559 Jump by: Kris Kross
558 Burning Bridges by: Bon Jovi
557 You Can't Stop Rock and Roll by: AC/DC
556 Rockin' in the Free World by: Bon Jovi
555 Bottle of Moonlight by: Uncle Mingo
554 Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares) by: Travis Tritt
553 This Ain't No Love Song by: Trace Adkins
552 Should've Been a Cowboy by: Toby Keith
551 Little Deuce Coupe by: The Beach Boys
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Songs 650 - 601
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Lance Corporal Roy M. Wheat (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 11, 1967, in the Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. L/Cpl. Wheat and 2 other marines were assigned the mission of providing security for a Navy construction battalion crane and crew operating along Liberty Road in the vicinity of the Dien Ban District, Quang Nam Province. After the marines had set up security positions in a tree line adjacent to the work site, L/Cpl. Wheat reconnoitered the area to the rear of their location for the possible presence of guerrillas. He then returned to within 10 feet of the friendly position, and here unintentionally triggered a well concealed, bounding type, antipersonnel mine. Immediately, a hissing sound was heard which was identified by the 3 marines as that of a burning time fuse. Shouting a warning to his comrades, L/Cpl. Wheat in a valiant act of heroism hurled himself upon the mine, absorbing the tremendous impact of the explosion with his body. The inspirational personal heroism and extraordinary valor of his unselfish action saved his fellow marines from certain injury and possible death, reflected great credit upon himself, and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Lieutenant Colonel Loyd Wheaton (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 9, 1865, at Fort Blakely, Alabama. His citation reads:
Led the right wing of his regiment, and, springing through an embrasure, was the first to enter the enemy's works, against a strong fire of artillery and infantry.
First Lieutenant Daniel D. Wheeler (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 3, 1863, at Salem Heights, Virginia. His citation reads:
Distinguished bravery in action where he was wounded and had a horse shot from under him.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
650 Any Way You Want It by: Journey
649 Wild-Eyed Southern Boys by: .38 Special
648 Janie's Got a Gun by: Aerosmith
647 Uptown Girl by: Billy Joel
646 Lay Your Hands of Me by: Bon Jovi
645 It Never Woulda Worked Out Anyway by: Brad Paisley
644 Alright by: Darius Rucker
643 Jack Daniels If You Please by: David Allan Coe
642 Bennie and the Jets by: Elton John
641 Some Kind of Wonderful by: Grand Funk Railroad
640 Hannah Jane by: Hootie and the Blowfish
639 Cheeseburger in Paradise by: Jimmy Buffett
638 Come On, Let's Go by: Ritchie Valens
637 Everybody Hurts by: R.E.M.
636 Money by: Pink Floyd
635 You Can't Hurry Love by: Phil Collins
634 Last Kiss by: Pearl Jam
633 Here Today by: Paul McCartney
632 And the Cradle Will Rock by: Van Halen
631 Good Hearted Woman by: Waylon Jennings
630 Unchained Melody by: The Righteous Brothers
629 Weed with Willie by: Toby Keith
628 Felt Good On My Lips by: Tim McGraw
627 After the Thrill Is Gone by: The Eagles
626 I Count The Tears by: The Drifters
625 I Fought The Law by: The Bobby Fuller Four
624 With a Little Help From My Friends by: The Beatles
623 Still Cruisin by: The Beach Boys
622 Fat Bottomed Girls by: Queen
621 Little Red Corvette by: Prince
620 Hell Yeah by: Montgomery Gentry
619 The Way You Make Me Feel by: Michael Jackson
618 I'm Already There by: Lonestar
617 Travelin' Man by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
616 If You Don't Like Hank Williams by: Hank Williams, Jr.
615 Buffalo Soldier by: Bob Marley
614 Caught Up In You by: .38 Special
613 I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool by: Barbara Mandrell with George Jones
612 Bad Medicine by: Bon Jovi
611 Crocodile Rock by: Elton John
610 All Those Years Ago by: George Harrison
609 I Gotta Get Drunk by: George Jones with Willie Nelson
608 I Drink Alone by: George Thorogood
607 We're an American Band by: Grand Funk Railroad
606 Hold My Hand by: Hootie and the Blowfish
605 The Wind Cries Mary by: Jimi Hendrix
604 Jack and Diane by: John Mellencamp
603 Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) by: John Lennon
602 Heartbreaker by: Led Zeppelin
601 Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.) by: Motley Crue
Lance Corporal Roy M. Wheat (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 11, 1967, in the Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. L/Cpl. Wheat and 2 other marines were assigned the mission of providing security for a Navy construction battalion crane and crew operating along Liberty Road in the vicinity of the Dien Ban District, Quang Nam Province. After the marines had set up security positions in a tree line adjacent to the work site, L/Cpl. Wheat reconnoitered the area to the rear of their location for the possible presence of guerrillas. He then returned to within 10 feet of the friendly position, and here unintentionally triggered a well concealed, bounding type, antipersonnel mine. Immediately, a hissing sound was heard which was identified by the 3 marines as that of a burning time fuse. Shouting a warning to his comrades, L/Cpl. Wheat in a valiant act of heroism hurled himself upon the mine, absorbing the tremendous impact of the explosion with his body. The inspirational personal heroism and extraordinary valor of his unselfish action saved his fellow marines from certain injury and possible death, reflected great credit upon himself, and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Lieutenant Colonel Loyd Wheaton (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 9, 1865, at Fort Blakely, Alabama. His citation reads:
Led the right wing of his regiment, and, springing through an embrasure, was the first to enter the enemy's works, against a strong fire of artillery and infantry.
First Lieutenant Daniel D. Wheeler (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 3, 1863, at Salem Heights, Virginia. His citation reads:
Distinguished bravery in action where he was wounded and had a horse shot from under him.
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
650 Any Way You Want It by: Journey
649 Wild-Eyed Southern Boys by: .38 Special
648 Janie's Got a Gun by: Aerosmith
647 Uptown Girl by: Billy Joel
646 Lay Your Hands of Me by: Bon Jovi
645 It Never Woulda Worked Out Anyway by: Brad Paisley
644 Alright by: Darius Rucker
643 Jack Daniels If You Please by: David Allan Coe
642 Bennie and the Jets by: Elton John
641 Some Kind of Wonderful by: Grand Funk Railroad
640 Hannah Jane by: Hootie and the Blowfish
639 Cheeseburger in Paradise by: Jimmy Buffett
638 Come On, Let's Go by: Ritchie Valens
637 Everybody Hurts by: R.E.M.
636 Money by: Pink Floyd
635 You Can't Hurry Love by: Phil Collins
634 Last Kiss by: Pearl Jam
633 Here Today by: Paul McCartney
632 And the Cradle Will Rock by: Van Halen
631 Good Hearted Woman by: Waylon Jennings
630 Unchained Melody by: The Righteous Brothers
629 Weed with Willie by: Toby Keith
628 Felt Good On My Lips by: Tim McGraw
627 After the Thrill Is Gone by: The Eagles
626 I Count The Tears by: The Drifters
625 I Fought The Law by: The Bobby Fuller Four
624 With a Little Help From My Friends by: The Beatles
623 Still Cruisin by: The Beach Boys
622 Fat Bottomed Girls by: Queen
621 Little Red Corvette by: Prince
620 Hell Yeah by: Montgomery Gentry
619 The Way You Make Me Feel by: Michael Jackson
618 I'm Already There by: Lonestar
617 Travelin' Man by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
616 If You Don't Like Hank Williams by: Hank Williams, Jr.
615 Buffalo Soldier by: Bob Marley
614 Caught Up In You by: .38 Special
613 I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool by: Barbara Mandrell with George Jones
612 Bad Medicine by: Bon Jovi
611 Crocodile Rock by: Elton John
610 All Those Years Ago by: George Harrison
609 I Gotta Get Drunk by: George Jones with Willie Nelson
608 I Drink Alone by: George Thorogood
607 We're an American Band by: Grand Funk Railroad
606 Hold My Hand by: Hootie and the Blowfish
605 The Wind Cries Mary by: Jimi Hendrix
604 Jack and Diane by: John Mellencamp
603 Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) by: John Lennon
602 Heartbreaker by: Led Zeppelin
601 Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.) by: Motley Crue
Monday, May 16, 2016
Songs 700 - 651
Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:
Private John C. Wetherby (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on November 20, 1899, near Imus, Luzon, Philippine Islands. His citation reads:
While carrying important orders on the battlefield, was desperately wounded and, being unable to walk, crawled far enough to deliver his orders.
Private First Class Gary George Wetzel (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on January 8, 1968, near Ap Dong An, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:
Sp4c. Wetzel, 173d Assault Helicopter Company, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life. above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. Wetzel was serving as door gunner aboard a helicopter which was part of an insertion force trapped in a landing zone by intense and deadly hostile fire. Sp4c. Wetzel was going to the aid of his aircraft commander when he was blown into a rice paddy and critically wounded by 2 enemy rockets that exploded just inches from his location. Although bleeding profusely due to the loss of his left arm and severe wounds in his right arm, chest, and left leg, Sp4c. Wetzel staggered back to his original position in his gun-well and took the enemy forces under fire. His machinegun was the only weapon placing effective fire on the enemy at that time. Through a resolve that overcame the shock and intolerable pain of his injuries, Sp4c. Wetzel remained at his position until he had eliminated the automatic weapons emplacement that had been inflicting heavy casualties on the American troops and preventing them from moving against this strong enemy force. Refusing to attend his own extensive wounds, he attempted to return to the aid of his aircraft commander but passed out from loss of blood. Regaining consciousness, he persisted in his efforts to drag himself to the aid of his fellow crewman. After an agonizing effort, he came to the side of the crew chief who was attempting to drag the wounded aircraft commander to the safety of a nearby dike. Unswerving in his devotion to his fellow man, Sp4c. Wetzel assisted his crew chief even though he lost consciousness once again during this action. Sp4c. Wetzel displayed extraordinary heroism in his efforts to aid his fellow crewmen. His gallant actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country.
Private First Class Walter C. Wetzel (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 3, 1945, at Birken, Germany. His citation reads:
Pfc. Wetzel, an acting squad leader with the Antitank Company of the 13th Infantry, was guarding his platoon's command post in a house at Birken, Germany, during the early morning hours of 3 April 1945, when he detected strong enemy forces moving in to attack. He ran into the house, alerted the occupants and immediately began defending the post against heavy automatic weapons fire coming from the hostile troops. Under cover of darkness the Germans forced their way close to the building where they hurled grenades, 2 of which landed in the room where Pfc. Wetzel and the others had taken up firing positions. Shouting a warning to his fellow soldiers, Pfc. Wetzel threw himself on the grenades and, as they exploded, absorbed their entire blast, suffering wounds from which he died. The supreme gallantry of Pfc. Wetzel saved his comrades from death or serious injury and made it possible for them to continue the defense of the command post and break the power of a dangerous local counterthrust by the enemy. His unhesitating sacrifice of his life was in keeping with the U.S. Army's highest traditions of bravery and heroism.
This is always a bittersweet day when I remember the death of Winthrop basketball player De’Andre Adams. He played two years as a back-up point guard and nine years later I’m still talking about him on a blog. That should tell you how special a guy he was. It’s probably not a coincidence that he played during the most special time of the Winthrop basketball program. RIP Dre…
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
700 What Would You Say by: Dave Matthews Band
699 Keep the Faith by: Bon Jovi
698 All For Love by: Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart and Sting
697 Undo It by: Carrie Underwood
696 Thunder Road by: Bruce Springsteen
695 I Gotta Feeling by: Black Eyed Peas
694 Always by: Bon Jovi
693 It's Five O'Clock Somewhere by: Alan Jackson with Jimmy Buffett
692 Beverly Hills by: Weezer
691 Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) by: Waylon Jennings
690 Dreams by: Van Halen
689 Danny Boy by: The Irish Tenor Trio
688 Joy To The World by: Three Dog Night
687 The Girl from Yesterday by: The Eagles
686 I'll Take You Home by: The Drifters
685 Day Tripper by: The Beatles
684 Help Me, Rhonda by: The Beach Boys
683 The Search Is Over by: Survivor
682 Stuck Like Glue by: Sugarland
681 I Just Called To Say I Love You by: Stevie Wonder
680 You Can Have Charleston by: Darius Rucker
679 West Up! by: WC and the Maad Circle
678 The Show by: Mychael Danna
677 No Sleep Till Brooklyn by: Beastie Boys
676 Murder Was the Case by: Snoop Doggy Dogg
675 Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old) by: Garth Brooks
674 Learning to Live Again by: Garth Brooks
673 It's Hard To Be Humble by: Mac Davis
672 Hold On, I'm Comin' by: Sam and Dave
671 Hello by: Ice Cube feat. Dr. Dre and MC Ren
670 Christmas Baby, Please Come Home by: Jon Bon Jovi
669 At The Cross by: Gaither Vocal Band
668 Oh Sherrie by: Steve Perry
667 Tuckers Town by: Hootie and the Blowfish
666 Rock You Like A Hurricane by: Scorpions
665 I Shot the Sheriff by: Eric Clapton
664 Sussudio by: Phil Collins
663 Come Fly With Me by: Frank Sinatra
662 Back When I Knew It All by: Montgomery Gentry
661 No Time to Kill by: Clint Black
660 Flirtin' With Disaster by: Molly Hatchet
659 Brown Eyed Handsome Man by: Chuck Berry
658 Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough by: Michael Jackson
657 (Everything I Do) I Do It for You by: Bryan Adams
656 Tuesday's Gone by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
655 When I Get Where I'm Going by: Brad Paisley with Dolly Parton
654 The Song Remains The Same by: Led Zeppelin
653 Without Love by: Bon Jovi
652 Anything But Mine by: Kenny Chesney
651 Kryptonite by: 3 Doors Down
Private John C. Wetherby (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on November 20, 1899, near Imus, Luzon, Philippine Islands. His citation reads:
While carrying important orders on the battlefield, was desperately wounded and, being unable to walk, crawled far enough to deliver his orders.
Private First Class Gary George Wetzel (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on January 8, 1968, near Ap Dong An, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:
Sp4c. Wetzel, 173d Assault Helicopter Company, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life. above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. Wetzel was serving as door gunner aboard a helicopter which was part of an insertion force trapped in a landing zone by intense and deadly hostile fire. Sp4c. Wetzel was going to the aid of his aircraft commander when he was blown into a rice paddy and critically wounded by 2 enemy rockets that exploded just inches from his location. Although bleeding profusely due to the loss of his left arm and severe wounds in his right arm, chest, and left leg, Sp4c. Wetzel staggered back to his original position in his gun-well and took the enemy forces under fire. His machinegun was the only weapon placing effective fire on the enemy at that time. Through a resolve that overcame the shock and intolerable pain of his injuries, Sp4c. Wetzel remained at his position until he had eliminated the automatic weapons emplacement that had been inflicting heavy casualties on the American troops and preventing them from moving against this strong enemy force. Refusing to attend his own extensive wounds, he attempted to return to the aid of his aircraft commander but passed out from loss of blood. Regaining consciousness, he persisted in his efforts to drag himself to the aid of his fellow crewman. After an agonizing effort, he came to the side of the crew chief who was attempting to drag the wounded aircraft commander to the safety of a nearby dike. Unswerving in his devotion to his fellow man, Sp4c. Wetzel assisted his crew chief even though he lost consciousness once again during this action. Sp4c. Wetzel displayed extraordinary heroism in his efforts to aid his fellow crewmen. His gallant actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country.
Private First Class Walter C. Wetzel (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 3, 1945, at Birken, Germany. His citation reads:
Pfc. Wetzel, an acting squad leader with the Antitank Company of the 13th Infantry, was guarding his platoon's command post in a house at Birken, Germany, during the early morning hours of 3 April 1945, when he detected strong enemy forces moving in to attack. He ran into the house, alerted the occupants and immediately began defending the post against heavy automatic weapons fire coming from the hostile troops. Under cover of darkness the Germans forced their way close to the building where they hurled grenades, 2 of which landed in the room where Pfc. Wetzel and the others had taken up firing positions. Shouting a warning to his fellow soldiers, Pfc. Wetzel threw himself on the grenades and, as they exploded, absorbed their entire blast, suffering wounds from which he died. The supreme gallantry of Pfc. Wetzel saved his comrades from death or serious injury and made it possible for them to continue the defense of the command post and break the power of a dangerous local counterthrust by the enemy. His unhesitating sacrifice of his life was in keeping with the U.S. Army's highest traditions of bravery and heroism.
This is always a bittersweet day when I remember the death of Winthrop basketball player De’Andre Adams. He played two years as a back-up point guard and nine years later I’m still talking about him on a blog. That should tell you how special a guy he was. It’s probably not a coincidence that he played during the most special time of the Winthrop basketball program. RIP Dre…
The I'm just sayin… Top 1,453 Songs of All-Time
Rank Song Artist/Group
700 What Would You Say by: Dave Matthews Band
699 Keep the Faith by: Bon Jovi
698 All For Love by: Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart and Sting
697 Undo It by: Carrie Underwood
696 Thunder Road by: Bruce Springsteen
695 I Gotta Feeling by: Black Eyed Peas
694 Always by: Bon Jovi
693 It's Five O'Clock Somewhere by: Alan Jackson with Jimmy Buffett
692 Beverly Hills by: Weezer
691 Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) by: Waylon Jennings
690 Dreams by: Van Halen
689 Danny Boy by: The Irish Tenor Trio
688 Joy To The World by: Three Dog Night
687 The Girl from Yesterday by: The Eagles
686 I'll Take You Home by: The Drifters
685 Day Tripper by: The Beatles
684 Help Me, Rhonda by: The Beach Boys
683 The Search Is Over by: Survivor
682 Stuck Like Glue by: Sugarland
681 I Just Called To Say I Love You by: Stevie Wonder
680 You Can Have Charleston by: Darius Rucker
679 West Up! by: WC and the Maad Circle
678 The Show by: Mychael Danna
677 No Sleep Till Brooklyn by: Beastie Boys
676 Murder Was the Case by: Snoop Doggy Dogg
675 Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old) by: Garth Brooks
674 Learning to Live Again by: Garth Brooks
673 It's Hard To Be Humble by: Mac Davis
672 Hold On, I'm Comin' by: Sam and Dave
671 Hello by: Ice Cube feat. Dr. Dre and MC Ren
670 Christmas Baby, Please Come Home by: Jon Bon Jovi
669 At The Cross by: Gaither Vocal Band
668 Oh Sherrie by: Steve Perry
667 Tuckers Town by: Hootie and the Blowfish
666 Rock You Like A Hurricane by: Scorpions
665 I Shot the Sheriff by: Eric Clapton
664 Sussudio by: Phil Collins
663 Come Fly With Me by: Frank Sinatra
662 Back When I Knew It All by: Montgomery Gentry
661 No Time to Kill by: Clint Black
660 Flirtin' With Disaster by: Molly Hatchet
659 Brown Eyed Handsome Man by: Chuck Berry
658 Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough by: Michael Jackson
657 (Everything I Do) I Do It for You by: Bryan Adams
656 Tuesday's Gone by: Lynyrd Skynyrd
655 When I Get Where I'm Going by: Brad Paisley with Dolly Parton
654 The Song Remains The Same by: Led Zeppelin
653 Without Love by: Bon Jovi
652 Anything But Mine by: Kenny Chesney
651 Kryptonite by: 3 Doors Down
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